NC0024571_Inspection_20070515

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
May 15, 2007
Wayne Horne, City Manager
City of Lumberton
501E 5th St
PO Box 1388
Lumberton NC 28358
SUBJECT: May 8, 2007 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
May 8, 2007. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Envirnomental Chemist,
of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0024571. The
cooperation of Jon Locklear, Grade IV ORC, and Tammy Smith, Laboratory Supervisor, was greatly appreciated.
As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit
compliance.
COMMENTS
• The City of Lumberton's WWTP was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
• Laboratory bench sheets were compared to DMR's for the months of November 2006, January 2007, and
March 2007 and appeared to be in order.
• It was noted during the plant tour that the catwalks and center wells of clarifiers 1,2, and 3 needed painting
with number 3 needing the most work. Painting these structures now may prevent costly repairs in the
future.
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,
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Mark Brantley
Environmental Chemist
Fayetteville Regional Office
cc: Jim Walters, Deputy Director of Public Works
Jon W Locklear, ORC
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
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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 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 INI 2 I5131 NC0024571 111 121 07/05/08 117
Type Inspector Fac Type
18ICI 191s1 201
Remarks
211111111I1111111111'1111111111111111111111111111166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 169 701 31 i 711 NI 721 N I 73I I 174 751 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)
Lumberton WWTP
700 Lafayette St Extension ,
Lumberton NC 28359
Entry Time/Date
08:00 AM 07/05/08
Permit Effective Date
04/09/01
Exit Time/Date
11:00 AM 07/05/08
Permit Expiration Date
09/07/31,
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Jon W Locklear/ORC/910-671-3859/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Faxl Number
Contacted
Wayne Horne,501 E 5th St Lumberton NC 28358//910-671-3806/910671381 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 • Compliance Schedules
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
Markj�Brantley FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer
)11L Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date `y
Belinda S Henson ( �q_ / �v, �%' �� FRO WQ//910-433 3300 Ext.726/ 5-I 6-0/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
NC0024571
111 121
yr/mo/day
07/05/08
Inspection Type
I17 18ICI
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
COMMENTS
The City of. Lumberton's WWTP was clean and neat in appea rance at the time of the inspection.
Laboratory bench sheets were compared to DMR's for the months of November 2006, January 2007, and
March 2007 and appeared to be in order.
It was noted during the plant tour that the catwalks and center wells of clarifiers 1,2, and 3 needed painting
with number 3 needing the most work. Painting these structures now may prevent costly repairs in the
future.
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Permit: NC0024571 1 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE
Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? • n n n
Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? ■ n n n
Comment:
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: Facility analyzes MLSS, pH, dissolved oxygen levels, and sludge blankets
as process controls.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? • n n n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ n ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • ❑ 11
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? ■ Finn
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 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 1
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs ■
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • n n n
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? ■ n n n
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
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 atone 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?
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 - 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: Flow meter was last calibrated in Decem ber of 2006.
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:
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: Flow meter was last calibrated in December 2006.
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton VWVTP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE
Is'the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n n n
Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ n n n
Are all pumps present? ■ n n n
Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n
Are float controls operable? ■ n n n
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? • n n11
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? n n n ■
Comment:
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 ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n
Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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 n
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
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?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'% of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
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- - )
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas
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?
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0024571 Owner - Facility: Lumberton WWfP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? • n n n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? • ❑ ❑ 0
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? •
Comment: The facility has an in house laboratory and also uses Environment 1 as a
contract laboratory. The fecal water bath was at 44.6 degrees celsius and the BOD
incubator was at 19 degrees celsius at the time of the inspection.
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? n ❑ ■ n
Is sample collected above side streams? • n ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? • n n n
Is the tubing clean? • ❑ ❑ 0
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? • n n n
Is sampling performed according to the permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Sampler was at 1 degree Celsius.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ n n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? E n n n
Is the tubing clean? • ❑ rl ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n ❑ n
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? • ❑ ❑ n
Comment: Sampler was at 1 degree celsius.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? • 0 0 0
Comment:
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• Regional Field Inspectors Check List for Field Parameters
Name of site to be Inspected: L v bef-log, l,' k j ° Date: ,s • 9'- 6 7
Field Certification # (if applicable): /3 l Inspector: /%'lu,/( X1ra.,t4),
NPDES #: ,(/ c, ada4r• oozy - Region: P ?D
I. Circle the parameter or parameters performed at this site.
esidual Chlorine Settleable Solids0 015 Conductivity,
II. Instrumentation:
A. Does the facility have the equipment necessary to analyze field parameters as circled above:
1. A pH meter F, s4ei- 46 / 6-
2. A Residual Chlorine meter OR b ado
No if Manor
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No <v '.7.4 on
3. DO meter r5s- Sr— Yes No
4. A Cone for settleable solids
5. A thermometer or meter that measures temperature No
6. Conductivity meter��—
III. Calibration/Analysis:
1. Is the pH meter calibrated with a 2 buffers and checked
with a third buffer each day of use? es No
2. For Total Residual Chlorine, is a check standard analyzed
each day of use? No
3. Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed each day
of use? No
4. For Settleable Solids, is 1 liter of sample settled for 1 hour? Ycf Ne-_
5. Is the temperature measuring device calibrated annually
against a certified thermometer? es No
6. For Conductivity, is a calibration standard analyzed each
day of use? 'Yes No

IV. Documentation:
1. Is the date and time that the sample was collected documented
2. Is .the sample site documented?
3. Is the sample collector documented?
4. Is the analysis date and time documented?
5. Did the analyst sign the documentation?
6. Is record of calibration documented?
7. For Settleable Solids, is sample volume and 1 hour time
settling time documented?
8. For Temperature, is the annual calibration of the measuring
device documented
Comments:
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No
No
No
Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification Program.
DWQ Lab Certification
Chemistry Lab
Courier # 52-01-01
FIELD INSPECTOR CHECKLIST REV. 02/14/2007