WQ0019755_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20221004

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Philip Cooke, President
JPC Utilities, LLC
1690 NC 68 North
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 4, 2022
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Oak Ridge Commons WWTP
Permit No. WQ0019755
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Cooke:
On September 21, 2022, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle and Jesse Barnes
conducted a compliance evaluation inspection. Doug Smith of JPC Utilities was present
during the entire inspection. A review of records, treatment facilities, storage ponds, spray
fields, and lift stations was completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the
subject permit. The following items of concern were noted:
A. A large wet area was present in a reclaimed zone on Meadows Road. Ms. Caudle
recommended turning off the spray heads immediately around the area. Mr. Smith
closed the spray heads while on site. Please continue to monitor this area to see
if the wet conditions persist. The spray pattern and use of these spray heads
may be reevaluated at a later date.
B. A wobbler sprinkler riser in the spray zones next to Meadows Road had a large amount
of water ponded around the base of the riser. Please monitor this spray head to
determine if repairs are needed.
C. The three lift stations associated with this system were reviewed. The lift station at the
church had a pump that was not working correctly. The lift station at The Village had
a broken anti -siphon tube on a pump. Please repair these pumps.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If
you have any questions, please contact me or Caitlin Caudle at the letterhead address or
phone number, or by email at lon.snider(a)_ncdenr.gov or caitlin.caudle(a_ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0019755 Effective: 12/01/20 Expiration: 05/31/27 Owner : JPC Utilities LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Oak Ridge Commons WWTP
County: Guilford 2200 NC 68
Region: Winston-Salem
Oak Ridge NC 27310
Contact Person: Philip M Cooke Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From Winston-Salem, take 1-40 East to Route 68 North. Proceed to the intersection of Route 68 and Route 150. The facility is
situated in the northwrst corner of the crossroads.
System Classifications: WW2, Sl,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Entry Time 08:57AM
Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle DocuSigned by:
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10/4/2022
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
Treatment Filters
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment
Treatment Clarifiers
Storage
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 12:15PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Record Keeping
End Use -Irrigation
Treatment Disinfection
Standby Power
Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Treatment Flow Measurement
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Permit: WQ0019755 Owner - Facility:JPC Utilities LLC
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On September 21, 2022, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle and Jesse Barnes conducted a compliance
evaluation inspection. Doug Smith of JPC Utilities was present during the entire inspection. A review of records, treatment
facilities, storage ponds, spray fields, and lift stations was completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the
subject permit. The following items of concern were noted:
A. A large wet area was present in a reclaimed zone on Meadows Road. Ms. Caudle recommended turning off the spray
heads immediately around the area. Mr. Smith closed the spray heads while on site. Please continue to monitor this area to
see if the wet conditions persist. The spray pattern and use of these spray heads may be reevaluated at a later date.
B. A wobbler sprinkler riser in the spray zones next to Meadows Road had a large amount of water ponded around the base
of the riser. Please monitor this spray head to determine if repairs are needed.
C. The three lift stations associated with this system were reviewed. The lift station at the church had a pump that was not
working correctly. The lift station at The Village had a broken anti -siphon tube on a pump. Please repair these pumps.
Other observations:
• Two water supply wells are within 250ft of the compliance boundary. They are shown on the site map.
• The spray zones are irrigated every 3 hours (4xday), with each zone being irrigated for 15 minutes. Alternate zones are
irrigated, with one group being irrigated MWF and the other TTS, with no irrigation on Sunday. Mr. Smith stated that the 6
o'clock irrigation will likely be removed from the schedule soon.
• Mr. Smith stated that he was unaware of the "supply pumps" that transferred wastewater from the EQ basin to the upset
system. Mr. Smith stated that he recently replaced all piping associated with the supply pumps in the EQ basin as it was
corroded. The supply pumps are now actively transferring wastewater from the EQ basin in the reclaimed plant to the upset
treatment system. The supply pumps are float controlled with the pumps in the EQ basin. The supply pumps will run for 35
seconds out of 60 seconds.
• A large amount of oil and grease was present in the EQ basin. Mr. Smith stated that Lowes Foods had not been
emptying both grease traps. The issue has been resolved.
• Mr. Smith provided the November 2021 NDMR and NDAR to me directly. The report has still not been entered into
Laserfiche or BIMS by Central Office. Mr. Smith is going to email Central Office to locate the report.
• There are three lift stations that supply wastewater to the WWTP. There is a lift station behind the church (5ftx10ft), a lift
station at Bojangles (5ftx12ft), and a lift station at The Village shopping center (6ftx12-15ft). All lift stations are float
controlled with two grinder pumps. There are high water alarms at each. The alarms will call out until acknowledged. All lift
stations have back up power. Bojangles and the church have gates around the lift station. The Village lift station has locks
on all components of the lift station. The highwater floats were not tested.
• Ms. Caudle walked the bottom of all spray fields next to the creek. There were several stormwater ditches that travel
through the spray fields and to the creek. The creek appeared to be in good condition.
Upset System (6,000 gpd)
• Septic tank ❑ Sand Filter Dose Tank ❑ Sand Filter ❑ CCC (OR return to septic tank) ❑ Foowmeter ❑ Storage Pond ❑
Hydraulically connected wet well with irrigation pumps ❑ spray fields
• There are three filters in the septic tank that are cleaned monthly.
• Flows in July were high due to grass clippings and other debris getting stuck in the V notch weir and causing the water
level to rise. The sensor measured that as an increase in the flow. Mr. Smith stated that checking the V notch weir has been
added to the regular maintenance schedule.
• A crust has been developing on top of the liquid in the septic tank. Mr. Smith stated that it is approximately 3 inches
thick and breaks apart when agitated. Overby Septic was on site during the inspection to remove the scum layer. Mr. Smith
stated that it is likely from the increased amount of oils and greases entering the EQ basin and being transferred to the
upset system.
• There are no floats that control the irrigation system. There is only a highwater float in the irrigation wet well, which calls
out. The audible and visual alarm was operational.
• A rain sensor is present on the roof of the shelter for the control panel.
• The irrigation system as calibrated 4/25/21.
The flowmeter was calibrated on 4/28/22.
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Permit: WQ0019755 Owner - Facility:JPC Utilities LLC
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
• NO3 was 14.4 mg/L in 3/22, and NH3 and TSS were elevated in 7/22.
• UP7 had a lime recommendation.
• The sand filter has two areas that alternate use when floats are activated.
• The dose pumps have been raised and this seems to have solved the crusting problem on the sand filter. Mr. Smith
used a sludge just to show that the grit level in the tank is below the raised dose pumps.
• The CCC is below ground, but the tablet cylinders can be reviewed.
• The only flow to the upset system is diverted from the reclaimed system at the EQ basin.
• A scum/algal film was present on top of the storage pond.
• A fence surrounds the upset irrigation zone.
• Upset Z1 and Z5 were reviewed in operation.
Reclaimed System (30,000 gpd)
• All reclaimed water is irrigated. There are no non -potable water hydrants.
• The irrigation system was calibrated 4/25/2021.
• Metering equipment was calibrated 4/28/22. The only meters in the system are the flowmeters and the turbidimeter.
• Residuals are now being pumped approximately twice a year by Overby. Residuals are still going to McCleansville
WWTP.
• The WWTP is now operating as designed. The pipe from the clarifier splitter box at the tertiary filters to the CCC has
been removed. The hole in the splitter box has been plugged. The filter backwash is now being returned to the EQ basin, not
diverted to the sludge basins. If backwash is being diverted, it is only when Mr. Smith is on site. The supply line from the EQ
basin to the upset system is being utilized as discussed above.
• The aeration basin blowers have been completely replaced. New down pipes and blowers have been installed. Mr. Smitl
said the system is operating more efficiently now. One side was replaced last year, the side closest to the parking lot. The
other side was replaced this summer.
• Sludge balls and a red color was present in one clarifier, the one closest to the pump building. Mr. Smith stated that it is
seasonal.
• NO3 has been high (>10 mg/L) the majority of 2022.
• RC2, RC4A, RC5A, RC6A, RC6B, RC7A, RC8 had lime recommendations.
• There were few chlorine tablets in the two CCC in the clear well. Mr. Smith put tablets in the tubes while on site.
• A scum/algal film was present on top of the storage pond.
• The irrigation pumps are contained within a building beside the WWTP. The wet well for irrigation is in the building.
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Permit: WQ0019755 Owner - Facility:JPC Utilities LLC
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Infiltration System
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable?
❑
❑ ❑
Are floats/controls operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operational?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
❑
❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
❑
❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry operational?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Comment: See summary.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0019755 Owner - Facility:JPC Utilities LLC
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Barscreen
Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are the bars spaced properly?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
❑
❑ ❑
Are Settleometer results acceptable?
❑
❑ ❑
Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
❑
❑ ❑
•AZT17, 17-XiU
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0019755 Owner - Facility:JPC Utilities LLC
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration pattern even? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained?
❑ ❑ ❑
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible?
❑ ❑ ❑
If tablets, are tablets present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
❑ ❑ ❑
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
❑
❑ ❑
# Is it a dual feed system?
❑
❑ ❑
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?
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Permit: WQ0019755 Owner - Facility:JPC Utilities LLC
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR?
0❑
❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
❑
❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
❑
❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
❑
❑ ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
❑
❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑
❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑
❑ ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑
❑ ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are annual soil reports available?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑
❑ ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑ ❑ ❑
If so, has it been applied?
❑
❑ ❑
Are operational logs present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
❑
❑ ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
❑
❑ ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary.
End Use -Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0019755 Owner - Facility:JPC Utilities LLC
Inspection Date: 09/21/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the application equipment operational?
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
Comment: See summary.
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