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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLENA
Environmental Qualify
SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED.
September 27, 2021
Michael Lee Mehaffey
Town of Maggie Valley
E-mail: mmehaffey@maggievalleync.gov
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Maggie Valley WWTP
NPDES WW Permit No. NC0056561
Haywood County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Maggie Valley WWTP on
9/23/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0056561. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".
The following item of significance was noted at the time of the inspection:
The only access road to the facility is experiencing significant erosion during flood events and the streambank
supporting the road has the potential to become unstable. Access to the facility is critical and must be
maintained.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at
tim.heim@ncdenr.gov.
ATTACHMENTS
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Daniel Boss, Asst. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quelfy I olvtslon of Water Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 O.S. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, Noah CaroIba 28778
828.290 4500
DocuSign Envelope ID: 65833A8B-CB52-4900-9DD4-C33757064C6D
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
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac
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Evaluation Rating
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Maggie Valley WWTP
U S Hwy 276 N
Maggie Valley NC 28751
Entry Time/Date
10:OOAM 21/09/23
Permit Effective Date
17/09/01
Exit Time/Date
12:OOPM 21/09/23
Permit Expiration Date
21/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Michael Lee Mehaffey/ORC/828-400-9494/
Seth Lewis Boyd///
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael Lee Mehaffey,3987 Soco Rd Maggie Valley NC
28751//828-926-0866/8289263576 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Sludge Handling DispoPollution Prevention Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Timothy H Heim DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4665/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers (� Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Inspection of Facility on
September 23, 2021. Mike Mehaffey (PWD & ORC), Seth Boyd (BORC) and Jordan Davis assisted
with the inspection. The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection,
and in compliance with Permit NC0056561.
The following items were noted at the time of the inspection:
The only access road to the facility is experiencing significant erosion during flood events and the
streambank supporting the road has the potential to become unstable. Access to the facility is critical
and must be maintained. It is recommended that a professional engineer with appropriate experience
be contacted to address this issue. The Asheville Regional Office may be able to assist with
permitting and technical information.
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Permit: NC0056561
Inspection Date: 09/23/2021
Owner - Facility: Maggie Valley WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 II El El El
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new El El ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? • El El El
# 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Aerobic Digester
Is the capacity adequate?
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
# Is the odor acceptable?
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
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:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext. Air
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Permit: NC0056561
Inspection Date: 09/23/2021
Owner - Facility: Maggie Valley WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
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: DO was tested at 3-6 mg/L at various points in the aeration basin during the inspection.
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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?
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:
Yes No NA NE
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De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ? Gas
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ El El El
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? • El El El
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
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Permit: NC0056561
Inspection Date: 09/23/2021
Owner - Facility: Maggie Valley WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Comment:
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?
Comment:
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:
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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