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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0055905_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220228DocuSign Envelope ID: BDCO6BC0-55C2-4E59-A208-CC566E2D8A2E 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. February 28, 2022 Deborah Gedeon, Community Manager Waterford Place WWTP E-mail: DGedeon@ipmhoa.com SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Waterford Place WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NC0055905 Transylvania County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Waterford Place WWTP on 2/23/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0055905. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled ''Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: Th tA-uwA '-082B1105A3CA418... Tim Heim P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Ec: LF, Waterford Place HOA, RPB Systems Inc. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quelfy I olvtslon of Water Resources Asheville Regional Office 12090 O.S. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, Noah Carolina 28778 828.296.4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: BDC06BC0-55C2-4E59-A208-CC566E2D8A2E United States Environmental Protection Agency E PA 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 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 1 IN I 2 IL I 3 I NC0055905 111 121 22/02/23 117 Type 1810I IIIIIIIIIII Inspector Fac Type 19I S I 2011 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIII P6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 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) Waterford Place WWTP Lakeview Ct Brevard NC 28712 Entry Time/Date 12:OOPM 22/02/23 Permit Effective Date 21/02/01 Exit Time/Date 01:30PM 22/02/23 Permit Expiration Date 25/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Danielle Ann Hunter/ORC/828-251-1900/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Arnold Andresen,10 Lakeview Ct Brevard NC 28712//828-577-7240/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports 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/ 2/28/2022 ti him Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date z, 2/28/2022 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: BDCO6BC0-55C2-4E59-A208-CC566E2D8A2E 3I NPDES yr/mo/day N C0055905 111 121 22/02/23 I17 Inspection Type 18LI (Cont.) 1 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 the Facility on February 23, 2022. Daniel Hunter (ORC) Bob Barr (RPB Systems Inc.) and members of the Waterford Place Property Owners Organization were present and assisted with the inspection. The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection, and in compliance with Permit NC0059905. The following additional items were noted at the time of the inspection: It is recommended that the decommissioned chlorine contact chamber be removed to avoid the potential for a safety hazard and/or operational confusion. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: BDCO6BC0-55C2-4E59-A208-CC566E2D8A2E Permit: NC0055905 Inspection Date: 02/23/2022 Owner - Facility: Waterford Place 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 El El El Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? • El El El Number of tubes in use? 2 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 El El • Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet 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? 2 Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: BDC06BC0-55C2-4E59-A208-CC566E2D8A2E Permit: NC0055905 Inspection Date: 02/23/2022 Owner - Facility: Waterford Place WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: The pump station adjacent to the WWTP was evaluated as part of the inspection and found to be well maintained and fully operational. 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: Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4