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Home My WebLink AboutNC0073571_NOD2021PC0409_20210726ROY COOPER. Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mervyn R. King Todd Nunn, President 7700 US Hwy 158 Stokesdale, NC 27357 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality July 26, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Deficiency Case #: NOD-2021-PC-0409 NC Individual NPDES Permit NC073571 Countryside Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant Guilford County Dear Mr. Nunn: Ron Boone and Tricia Lowery, of the NC Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office, met with Josh Powers, EnviroLink Area Manager, Todd Robinson, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), and Kerry Miller, Backup ORC, to conduct a compliance evaluation inspection of the Countryside Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), on June 29, 2021. You are listed as owner and discharge permit holder for the Countryside Manor WWTP. The attached Water Compliance Inspection Report summarizes the findings of the inspection. Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any permittee who fails to comply with any requirement of their permit. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143- 215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. NORTH D E Dopartmem of Envimnmomni au.i` North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Boone or Ms. Lowery, by phone at 336-776-9800, or by email at ron.boone@ncdenr.gov or tricia.lowery@ncdenr.gov, respectively. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, DocuSiiggned by:G %w. l . cJ,olcr '-145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: 1. Water Compliance Inspection Report cc: Laserfiche EnviroLink, Inc. Josh Powers, Area Manager, & Todd Robinson, Assistance Area Manager 773 Sanford Ave Mocksville, NC 27028 LD_E NORTH CAROLINA gapartmeM of Environmental quaky North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality j Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code 1 IN I 2 IL I 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 3 I NC0073571 111 121 21/06/29 117 Type 1810I IIIIIIIIIII Inspector Fac Type 19I S I 2011 IIIIIII I IIIIII P6 Inspection Work Days 671 Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved I 70I I 711 172 I N I 73I 1 74 71 I I I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Countryside Manor WWTP 7700 US Hwy 158 Stokesdale NC 27357 Entry Time/Date 01:OOPM 21/06/29 Permit Effective Date 16/07/01 Exit Time/Date 03:OOPM 21/06/29 Permit Expiration Date 21/04/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Todd Franklin Robinson/ORC/704-881-4598/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Brittany White, //336-643-6301/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Sludge Handling DispoFacility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(a}-af4n5 Ron Boone Patricia Lowery tut(sf) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date osucriet 13oosve, DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9690/ 7/26/2021 LD✓OUSi dayc3460... DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9691/ 7/26/2021 Signature of 4000C1b0bUoU4/b... Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: 7/26/2021 Le, T. Stilolcr "-14 49E 25C 4 EPA Form 3560-3 (SF�ev 22-59c revious editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 3I NPDES yr/mo/day NC0073571 111 121 21/06/29 117 Inspection Type 18LI (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Ron Boone and Patricia Lowery, of the NC Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Countryside Manor Wastewater Treatment Plant on 6/29/2021. The assistance and cooperation of Josh Powers, Area Manager, Todd Robinson, ORC, and Kerry Miller Backup ORC, were very much appreciated. The plant seemed to be in good condition and was operating well on the day of the inspection. The facility was properly secured and well cleaned and maintained. The plant structure itself is in good condition and each unit from the EQ basin through to the effluent appeared in good condition. The mixed liquor in the aeration basin appeared healthy and the effluent over the clarifier weirs, through the contact chamber and down to the outfall appeared clear and well treated. The effluent had no apparent negative impact on the receiving stream. There were no solids visible and there was no foam or scum in the stream coming from the effluent. Problems noted: 1. The inspectors found several minor transcription errors in the eDMRs that were submitted, where data reported did NOT match data from the lab/bench sheets. More care MUST be taken in keeping and transcribing the records from one document to the next. 2. One blower was down due to a missing belt. Such parts MUST be kept on sight at all times to facilitate immediate repair and keep two blowers available at all times. 3. The rock/cascade aeration unit at the end of the discharge pipe, approximately 75 feet from the stream, needs to be cleaned up and better maintained. It is covered in a large amount of sediment, which reduces the overall aeration effect of the rock/cascade aeration unit. It MUST be cleaned up and the extra sediment needs to be removed and placed in an area where it cannot wash back down into the rock cascade. 4. Operators are currently taking the downstream sample at a point approximately 100 feet downstream of the point where the effluent converges with the discharge stream but the permit requires the sample to be taken where Troublesome Creek and State Road 2103, or Southard Road, intersect. This MUST be corrected immediatley. No other concerns, deficiencies, or violations were noted during the inspection. You're reminded that violations of your discharge permits and/or applicable state statutes and regulations, subject the permittee to fines of not more than $25,000 per day, per violation, in accordance with NC general statute 143-215.6A, Enforcement Procedures: Civil Penalties. Please correct the above -listed deficiencies as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the inspection or this report, please do NOT hesitate to contact Mr. Boone or Ms. Lowery, at 336-776-9690, or 336-776-9691, respectively. You may also reach them by email at ron.boone@ncdenr.gov and tricia.lowery@ncdenr.gov. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 Permit: NC0073571 Inspection Date: 06/29/2021 Owner - Facility: Countryside Manor WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • • • • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Several minor errors between laboratory/daily operations records and eDMRs were noted. More care must be taken when transcribing test results to the eDMRs. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new • El El El application? Is the facility as described in the permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? El • El El Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • ❑ El El Comment: None Laboratory Yes No NA NE Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 Permit: NC0073571 Inspection Date: 06/29/2021 Owner - Facility: Countryside Manor WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: None Influent Sampling # Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? Comment: Effluent flow is measured, not influent. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ • ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ representative)? Comment: None Upstream / Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: The permit specifies that the downstream sample should be taken from where Troublesome Creek and NC state road 2103, or Southard Rd, intersect. The downstream sample is not being taken from this point. Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 Permit: NC0073571 Inspection Date: 06/29/2021 Owner - Facility: Countryside Manor WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Upstream / Downstream Sampling Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: None Equalization Basins Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Comment: None Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • El • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 Permit: NC0073571 Inspection Date: 06/29/2021 Owner - Facility: Countryside Manor WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Seemed to be operating quite well. Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Comment: None Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Are the diffusers operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Seemed to be operating quite well. One blower has been down for a while now due to the lack of proper parts, i.e belts. Spare belts must be kept on hand at all times so a spare blower is always available. Flow Measurement - Influent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Effluent is measured using instantaneous measurement. Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE Page# 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 Permit: NC0073571 Inspection Date: 06/29/2021 Owner - Facility: Countryside Manor WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: None Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 4 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ El • Comment: None De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? El • El El Is storage appropriate for cylinders? El El • El # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? • El El El Are the tablets the proper size and type? • El ❑ ❑ Comment: None Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? • El El El Number of tubes in use? 4 Comment: None Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ El El El ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: Rock cascade/aerator needs to be cleaned up. It is covered with a large amount of sediment that disrupts the aeration process. Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? • Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A7B268B-8614-458A-AB67-5B502932B221 Permit: NC0073571 Inspection Date: 06/29/2021 Owner - Facility: Countryside Manor WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: None Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable MODE Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: None Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Backup power source is a dual power feed. Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Page# 8