WQ0017824_CEI_20210414

ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Mr. Larry T. Chilton
Randolph County Board of Education
2234 Enterprise Street Suite B
Asheboro, NC 27205
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Chilton:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 14, 2021
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Uwharrie Ridge Six -Twelve WWTF
Permit No. WQ0017824
Randolph County
On April 8, 2021 Division of Water Resources staff persons Caitlin Caudle and Tricia Lowery
conducted a scheduled announced compliance inspection. Fred Thomen, ORC, and Allen Kerns,
Back Up ORC, were present during the inspection of records and the wastewater treatment facility.
Mr. Thomen was present during a review of the irrigation zones. This review of the facility reflects
compliance with the subject permit. The following item of concern was noted:
A. Per Permit Condition 111.6 "the Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation
sites, such that crop health is optimal, allows even effluent distribution, and allows
inspection of the irrigation system." At the time of inspection there were a few large trees
and large branches down in the irrigation zones. Please remove the trees and large
branches to better inspect the system.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you
or your staff have questions concerning this letter, please contact Caitlin Caudle or myself at the
letterhead address and/or phone number, or by email at caitlin.caudle(a�ncdenr.gov or
lon.snider(a�ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776.9800

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0017824
SOC:
County: Randolph
Region: Winston-Salem
Effective: 03/01/20 Expiration: 01 /31 /26
Effective: Expiration:
Contact Person: Richard T Wells
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/08/2021
Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Certification:
Owner : Randolph County
Facility: Uwharrie Ridge Six -Twelve WWTF
1463 Pleasant Union Rd
Trinity NC 27370
Entry Time 10:02AM Exit Time: 12:45PM
Patricia Lowery
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status:
Question Areas:
Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
II Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
▪ Record Keeping
▪ Treatment Disinfection
▪ Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
▪ Treatment
▪ Treatment Lagoons
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement
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Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Filters
▪ End Use -Irrigation
▪ Storage
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Permit: WQ0017824 Owner - Facility: Randolph County
Inspection Date: 04/08/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On April 8, 2021 DWR staff persons Caitlin Caudle and Tricia Lowery conducted a scheduled announced compliance
inspection. Fred Thomen, ORC, and Allen Kerns, Back Up ORC, were present during the inspection of records and the
facility. Mr. Thomen was present during a review of the irrigation zones.
Ms. Caudle asked that Mr. Thomen send via email the calibration record for irrigation system, residuals removal records for
the grease trap and septic tank, and update the Operations and Maintenance plan with the appropriate NCDEQ contact.
The facility reflects compliance with the subject permit. The following item of concern was noted:
A. Per Permit Condition 111.6 "the Permittee shall maintain vegetative cover on the irrigation sites, such that crop health is
optimal, allows even effluent distribution, and allows inspection of the irrigation system. At the time of inspection there were
a few large trees and large branches down in the irrigation zones. Please remove the trees and large branches to better
inspect the system.
Other Observations:
• Two small leaks were found in the recirculation chamber for the sand filters. One leak was coming from an access portal
on top of the pipe leading to the sand filters, and the other was from a t-coupling pointing downwards on that same pipe.
There is no concern for environmental impacts.
• The drip system was calibrated on March 31, 2020 by Jack Harman. A note was present in the log book.
• 2019 soil samples were not available, but Mr. Thomen had the receipt where the samples were sent to NCDA&CS. The
soil report was later found in PALS.
• Three zones (5, 12, and 14) were noted to have lime recommendations on the Standard Soil Fertility Analysis completed
by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Low soil pH was noted during a previous inspection dated January 31, 2018
Please be mindful that vegetative growth can be impacted by aluminum toxicity at pH less than 5. Please continue to
monitor soil pH in all zones closely, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Chlorine tablets with a minimum chlorine availability of 70% were being used.
• A flexible connecting pipe for drip lines in Zone 16 was wrapped around a tree.
• A tree had fallen in Zone 1 and a drip line was passing over the hole created by the root ball.
• Hard pack gravel surrounds the lagoon. The ground around the lagoon is sloped away from the lagoon liner. There was
no clear evidence of erosion.
• A grease trap is part of the system but is not included in the permit description. The grease trap is pumped at the
beginning of the school year by Cheek Environmental.
• Rain is recorded in the morning when the ORC first gets there. Rain is recorded based on weather conditions the day
before up to 12 am.
• There are no pump stations for the system. All influent is gravity fed downslope.
• The septic tank is pumped at least twice a year.
• There was ponding in one corner of a sand filter, but Mr. Thomen remedied the issue while on site.
• The pumps on the recirculating sand filters have audible and visual alarms. The pumps are controlled by a float tree.
• There is a large amount of duckweed in the storage pond, with denser areas that appear to be algal mats.
• The facility has the option to attach a generator to the building housing the irrigation pumps.
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Permit: WQ0017824 Owner - Facility: Randolph County
Inspection Date: 04/08/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Infiltration System
Reuse (Quality)
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Single Family Drip
Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment: A grease trap is installed at the beginning of the system
description.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment:
Standby Power
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Permit: WQ0017824 Owner - Facility: Randolph County
Inspection Date: 04/08/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source?
Is generator operable?
Does generator have adequate fuel?
Comment: A generator is available to connect to the pump house.
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Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Is the system working?
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
Is the system properly maintained?
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
Is the chlorinator accessible?
If tablets, are tablets present?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
# Is it a dual feed system?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Is a copy of current permit available?
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Permit: WQ0017824 Owner - Facility: Randolph County
Inspection Date: 04/08/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Are annual soil reports available? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? • ❑ ❑ ❑
If so, has it been applied? ❑ • ❑ ❑
Are operational logs present? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ • ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Lime was not applied as this is a forested system, the pH may be naturally higher. Please
continue to monitor pH levels.
End Use -Irrigation
Are buffers adequate?
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
Is the crop cover acceptable?
Is the site condition adequate?
Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment present?
Is the application equipment operational?
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
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Permit: WQ0017824 Owner - Facility: Randolph County
Inspection Date: 04/08/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
Comment: Some brush needs to be cleared from the drip zones.
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