NC0089052_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230210

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 u 3 I NCO089052 111 121 23/01/26 I17 18 LC] I 19 I s I 201 I
211IIIII 111111III II III III1 I I IIIII IIIIIIIII II r6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved -------------------
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I 72 I ni I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80
701 I 71 I LL -1 I I
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number)
09:30AM 23/01/26
19/10/01
Zooland Family Campground WWTP
3671 Pisgah Coverd Bridge Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Asheboro NC 27205
11:30AM 23/01/26
24/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Rojeana Howard McDonald/ORC/336-905-1718/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jennifer Ullrich,PO Box 173089 Tampa FL 33672//910-346-4608/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate
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
DocuSigned by:
Ron Boone DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9690/
Seren HomerE�yy�� Ba4,,ev, DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9698/ 2/10/2023
Jesse Barnes DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/
41797473D3194ED...
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
]ennifer F. Graznak DocuSigned by: 2/10/2023
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. �1-0=3cE3F 1 B7456
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO089052 I11 12I 23/01 /26 117 18 i c i
(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Jesse Barnes, of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR), Winston-Salem Regional
Office (WSRO), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Zooland Family Campground
WWTP on January 26, 2023. Rojeana McDonald, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was
present for the inspection. The facility was found to be not compliant with the subject permit.
Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report.
NPDES permit NC0089052 was issued October 1, 2019 and expires June 30, 2024. The facility was
as described in the permit. An entire copy of the most recent version of NPDES permit NC0089052
was not available on site during the inspection. The plant is restricted to the general public- visitors
must check in at the campground office and the wastewater treatment plant is surrounded entirely by
a locked wooden fence. The inspector was granted access to all areas for inspection.
Self -monitoring reports and associated laboratory data were reviewed for completeness and
accuracy with no discrepancies found. According to submitted DMRs, all permit -required sampling
data is analyzed by certified laboratory #633, Pace Analytical Services LLC. However, Ms. McDonald
(ORC) indicated that she analyzes and reports effluent pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen
parameters in the field without the required field laboratory certification. Ms. McDonald indicated that
current back-up ORC, Mr. Alan Gaddis, had been performing field analyses under certified laboratory
# 5664, AG Environmental Management LLC, until December 28, 2022. Certified laboratory # 5664 is
not listed on previously reported DMRs. Permit condition DA states that facilities whose personnel
are conducting testing of field -certified parameters only must hold the appropriate field parameter
laboratory certifications. All pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen sample data analyzed and
reported from January 16, 2023 through January 26, 2023 were not performed by a certified
laboratory and are therefore invalid. Ms. McDonald indicated that, beginning on January 27, 2023, all
parameters will be analyzed by a certified laboratory.
The plant was shut down and pumping and hauling all wastewater via a private contractor from
December 28, 2022 through January 07, 2023. Pump and haul activities appear to have occurred
without a DWR issued -permit and without prior approval from the division. The plant resumed
treatment on January 07, 2023 and began discharging effluent flow on January 16, 2023.
The facility was neat, clean, and well maintained.
There was no means of aeration present in the equalization basin.
The aeration basin appeared to be operating properly and has been well maintained. The aeration
basin utilizes biological media in the form of approximately 4-cubic-inch porous plastic cylinders within
the mixed liquor to provide supplemental surface area for microorganism colonization.
This facility uses one fully -enclosed pressurized sand filter. It appeared to be in good condition and
functioning properly.
The secondary clarifier appeared to be well maintained and functioning properly. No excess algal
growth, excess sludge, or weir blockages were observed.
The supplement to permit cover sheet states the facility includes two ultraviolet light disinfection
systems, but only one of which was in working order during the inspection. Until the second UV
system is operable, there is no backup available.
The facility utilizes an in -line analog effluent flow totalizer that appeared to be functioning properly
during the inspection. An identical backup flow meter was maintained on site to replace the primary
meter during maintenance and annual calibration. Permit conditions part II, section D.3 and D.6
require the retention of all calibration and maintenance records for at least three years. There were
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Permit: NCO089052
Inspection Date: 01/26/2023
Owner -Facility: Zooland Family Campground WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
no records available regarding effluent flow meter calibration.
The effluent discharge pipe was accessible and well maintained. Effluent flow was observed during
the inspection with no floating solids or foam visible.
The ORC indicated that the backup generator is tested and fuel levels are monitored regularly. When
the generator is tested, the primary power source is not interrupted and the generator is not tested
under load.
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Permit: NCO089052 Owner -Facility: Zooland Family Campground WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/26/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Comment: NPDES permit NCO089052 was issued October 1, 2019 and expires June 30, 2024.
The facility was as described in the permit. An entire copy of the most recent version of
NPDES permit NCO089052 was not available on site during the inspection. The plant is
restricted to the general public- visitors must check in at the campground office and the
wastewater treatment plant is surrounded entirely by a locked wooden fence. The
inspector was granted access to all areas for inspection.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified
operator on each shift?
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 at one 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?
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Permit: NCO089052
Inspection Date: 01/26/2023
Record Keeping
Owner - Facility: zooland Family Campground WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: Self-monitorinq reports and associated laboratory data were reviewed for
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completeness and accuracy- no discrepancies were found. All pH, temperature, and
dissolved oxygen sample data analyzed and reported from January 16, 2023 through
January 26, 2023 were not performed by a certified laboratory and are therefore
invalid- see the inspection summary for more details.
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: No current field laboratory certification, see inspection summary for details.
Operations & Maintenance
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The facility was neat, clean, and well maintained.
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment: None.
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
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Inspection Date: 01/26/2023
Equalization Basins
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Owner -Facility: Zooland Family Campground WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: There was no means of aeration present in the equalization basin.
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)
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Comment: The aeration basin appeared to be operating properly and has been well maintained.
The aeration basin utilizes biological media in the form of approximately
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porous plastic cylinders within the mixed liquor to provide supplemental surface area
for microorganism colonization.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
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(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Comment: This facility uses one fully -enclosed pressurized sand filter. It appeared to be in good
condition and functioning properly.
Secondary Clarifier
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Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Permit: NC0089052
Inspection Date: 01/26/2023
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?
Owner -Facility: Zooland Family Campground WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: The secondary clarifier appeared to be well maintained and functioning properly. No
excess algal growth, excess sludge, or weir blockages were observed.
Disinfection - UV
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Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
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Comment: The supplement to permit cover sheet states the facility includes two ultraviolet light
disinfection systems, but only one of which was in working order during the inspection.
Until the second UV system is operable, there is no backup available.
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: The facilitv utilizes an in -line analog effluent flow totalizer that appeared to be
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functioning properly during the inspection. An identical backup flow meter was
maintained on site to replace the primary meter during maintenance and annual
calibration. Permit conditions part II, section D.3 and D.6 require the retention of all
calibration and maintenance records for at least three years. There were no records
available reaardina effluent flow meter calibration.
Effluent Pipe
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Permit: NCO089052
Inspection Date: 01/26/2023
Effluent Pipe
Owner -Facility: Zooland Family Campground WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The effluent discharge pipe was accessible and well maintained. Effluent flow was
observed during the inspection with no floating solids or foam visible.
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?
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Comment: The ORC indicated that the backup generator is tested and fuel levels are monitored
regularly. When the generator is tested, the primary power source is not interrupted
and the generator is not tested under load.
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)?
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Comment: No current field laboratory certification for sample analysis, see inspection summary for
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Comment: No current field laboratory certification, see inspection summary for more details.
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