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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McMrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
August 27, 2013
Wayne Horne
City of Lumberton
PO Box 1388
Lumberton NC 28358
SUBJECT: August 6, 2013 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
City of Lumberton
Lumberton WWTP
Permit No: NC0024571
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Horne:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on
August 6, 2013. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Environmental Senior
Specialist, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
NC0024571. The cooperation of Mr. Jon Locklear, Grade IV ORC, was greatly appreciated. As a reminder,
preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance.
Comments
• Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
• Maintenance records, log books, and laboratory records were well kept and in order.
• Laboratory records for the month of February 2013 were compared to the monthly DMR and no data
transcription errors were found.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have
any questions, please call me at 910-433-3327.
Sincerely, �./�
J1&/L 41-LP �(-
Mark Brantley
Environmental Senior Specialist
Surface Water Protection Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
cc: Jon W Locklear, ORC
Central Files
:'Fayetteville Filesj
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Invention Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31 98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) -
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 I N 1 2 151 31 NC0024571 1 11 121 13/08/06 117
Type Inspector FacType
181 C I 191 S 1 201 I
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 J 66
Remarks
291 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------------Reserved- ------ ---
671 169 701 3 I 71 I N I 72 I N I 731 1 J 74 75I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Lumberton WWTP
700 Lafayette St Extension
Lumberton NC 28359
Entry Time/Date
09:30 AM 13/08/06
Permit Effective Date
11/04/01
Exit Time/Date
12:30 PM 13/08/06
Permit Expiration Date
14/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Jon W Locklear/ORC/910-671-3859/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Wayne Horne,501 E 5th St Lumberton NC 28358//910-671-3806/9106713814 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement � Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
. Laboratory
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
Mark BrantleyFRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/
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Signature of Management A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Belinda S Henson FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ p - 2, -13
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
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NC0024571 111 12 13/08/06 I 17
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
Maintenance records, log books, and laboratory records were well kept and in order.
Laboratory records for the month of February 2013 were comared to the monthly DMR and no data
transcritption errors were found.
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/06/2013 . Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance. Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
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 application? 0 n • n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n 11
# Are thereany special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • n n n
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • n n ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • n n
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • n n ❑
Is the chain -of -custody complete? • n n n
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? • n n n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? • 0 n n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • n n n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • ❑ ❑ n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • n ❑ n
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/06/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# 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:
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:
Pump Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
Comment:
Bar Screens
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/06/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual n
b.Mechanical ■ .
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n
Comment:
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical ■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ n n n
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ n n n
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ n n n
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n
Are weirs level? ■ n - n n
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n ❑ n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n
Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n
Is the drive unit operational? ■ n n n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ n n n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/06/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
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:
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:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner'- Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/06/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
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:
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Are pumps in place?
Are pumps operational?
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
Comment:
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:
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/06/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling
# 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 Sampling
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:
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Regional Inspectors' Checklist for Field Parameters
Facility Name: Lumberton WWTP Lab
Regional Plant Inspector: Mark Brantley
NPDES #: NC0024571
Regional Inspector Contact #: 910-433-3327
Field Lab Certification #: 131
Region: Fayetteville
Lab Contact: Tammy Smith
Date: August 8, 2013
I. Check the parameter(s) performed at this site for reporting purposes.
® Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) ® Temperature (TEMP) ® Specific Conductivity (SC)
® pH ® Dissolved Oxygen (DO) ❑ Settleable Residue (SETT)
General Laboratory (note any exceptions in section XI
Are instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells, etc. maintained in good condition?
Yes
❑ No
Are standards, reagents and consumables used within manufacturer expiration dates?
[TRC gel standard is exempt.]
,I Yes
❑ No
Are the foliowd-if- items- documented (�Lwtiere=applicable) :
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Item _
TCF ; .,
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Date of of sample collection*
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Time of sample collection*
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Sample collector's initials or signature
4
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Date of sample analysis*
4
4
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Time of sample analysis*
4
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Analyst initials or signature
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Sample location
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ate and time of sample collection and analysis may be the same for in situ or on -site measurements.
111r. i Total Res(duaI Chlorine _ r _
Total Residual Chlorine meter make and model:
Hach DR3900
Is a check standard analyzed each day of use? Liquid Standard
A Yes ❑ No
What is the assigned/observed value of the daily check standard?
130ug/I, 160ug/I
Is a 5-point calibration verification performed? Note date of last verification:
❑ Yes ❑ No
Alternatively, does the lab construct a linear regression, using 5 standards, to calculate
results? Note date of last calibration curve constructed:
❑ Yes ❑ No
True values: I pg/L ❑ mg/L _10_ _25_ _100_ 200_ _400_
Obtained values: // pg/L ❑ mg/L _10_ _24_ _96_ _209_ _430_
What program are samples analyzed on?
Hach 3900, #86
Are results reported in proper units? Check one: ►1 pg/L ❑ mg/L
/1 Yes ❑ No
Are results reported between the facility's permit limit and the compliance limit of 50 pg/L?
If value is less than the low standard, report as "<x", where x=low standard conc.
i1 Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
/1 Yes ❑ No
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pH meter make and model:
Accumet AR15
Is the pH meter calibrated with at least 2 buffers per mfg's instructions each day of use?
Note buffers used:4, 10
/1 Yes ❑ No
Is the pH meter calibration checked with an additional buffer each day of use? Note check
buffer used:7
/1 Yes ❑ No
Does the check buffer read within ±0.1 S.U. of the known value?
i1 Yes ❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
►1 Yes ❑ No
Check buffer reading?
,I Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
a Yes ❑ No
Are sample results reported to 0.1 pH units?
Yes ❑ No
What
instrument(s) is used to measure temperature? Check all that apply:
DO meter ❑ Conductivity meter ❑ Digital thermometer ❑ Glass thermometer
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pH meter
Is the instrument/thermometer calibration checked at least annually against a NIST
traceable or NIST certified thermometer?
/1 Yes ❑ No
Are temperature corrections (even if zero) posted on the instrument/thermometer?
a
Yes
❑ No
Are samples measured in situ or on -site? [REQUIRED - there is no holding time for
temperature]
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Yes ❑ No
Are sample results reported in degrees C?
I Yes ❑ No
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DO meter make and model: -
YSI 550A
Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed each day of use?
// Yes ❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
1 Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
1 Yes ❑ No
Are results reported mg/L?
►1 Yes ❑ No
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Conductivity meter make and model:
Mettler Toledo
Is the meter calibrated daily according to the manufacturer's instructions? Note standard
used (this is generally a one -point calibration):
// Yes ❑ No
Is a daily check standard analyzed? Note value:
4 Yes ❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
4
Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 28 days of collection?
I1
Yes ❑ No
Are results reported in pmhos/cm(some meters display equivalent pS/cm units)?
4
Yes ❑
No
-ft Settlea esi ue - -'
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Does the laboratory have an Imhoff Cone in good condition?
Yes No
Yes No
Is the sample settled for 1 hour?
Is the sample agitated after 45 minutes?
Yes No
Are the following items documented:
Volume of sample analyzed? Note volume analyzed:
Yes No
Yes No
Date and time of sample analysis (settling start.time)?
Time of agitation after 45 minutes of settling?
Yes No
Sample analysis completion (settling end time)?
Yes No
Are samples analyzed within 48 hours of collection?
Yes No
Yes No
Are results reported in ml/L?
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XI. Additional comments:
Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification program at:
DWQ Lab Certification, Chemistry Lab, Courier # 52-01-01
Electronic copies may be emailed to linda.chavis[a)_ncdenr.gov.
Revision 04/20/2012