NC0020621_202302_CEI_20230207

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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 NCO020621 I11 121 23/02/07 I17 18I� I 19 I G 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-------------------
67 70 J 71 Ity 72 L-J 73 1 74 79 I I I I 80
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) 10:20AM 23/02/07 21/10/01
Jimmy Smith WWTP
201 Casey Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Boone NC 28607 12:20PM 23/02/07 26/03/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Rudolph E Broschinski/ORC/828-268-6271/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
George M Sudderth,PO Drawer 192 Boone NC 286070192//828-262-4530/
No
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
Patricia Lowery DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9691/
DocuSigned by: 2/22/2023
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
DocuSigned by:
Loti SAAA1 2/22/2023
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31 NCO020621 I11 12I 23/02/07 117 18 i c i
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On February 7, 2023, Tricia Lowery met with Rudy Broschinski (ORC) to perform Compliance
Evaluation Inspection at Jimmy Smith WWTP (NPDES PERMIT# NC0020621) This inspection
consisted of two parts: 1) in-office file review, and 2) on-site inspection of the treatment facility.
Rudy Broschinski assisted with the in-office review, and escorted inspector through the facility during
the on-site inspection. The attached EPA inspection form detail the areas that were evaluated with
their respective comments
Areas found to be of concern are:
1. There is only a verbal contract between facility and fuel vendor in case of emergency. This
agreement will need to be in writing as part of an emergency response plan.
Overall, Mr. Broschinski operates and maintains the facility very well. Inspector found no significant
issues during the inspection.
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Permit: NCO020621 Owner-Facility: Jimmy Smith WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Current permit went into effect 10/1/2021 and expires 3/31/2026. This is a 4.82 MGD
facility and is as described in the permit. Inspector was granted access to all areas for
inspection.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: DMRs reviewed: Jan 2022 &April 2021. Everything is in order. Records are kept >3
years. Laboratory records are kept 5 years as required. ORC and BORC are properly
graded and certified for facility. COC's are in good order and properly recorded.
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Permit: NCO020621 Owner-Facility: Jimmy Smith WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected above side streams? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
degrees Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Influent sampler is very clean and well maintained. Samples are kept at proper
temperature (3 C) and tubing is clean. Sampler is flow proportionate collecting -100ml
samples at each interval.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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: Effluent sampler is clean and well maintained. Tubing is clean and sampler is kept at
proper temperature (3 C). Sampling is flow proportionate and aliquots are -100mis at
each interval.
Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: As suggest from last CEI conducted 5/31/2021, the influent flow meter is being
calibrated annually. Last calibration was conducted on 1/23/2023 by Clearwater Inc.
Flow meter was operational.
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID:C33536E6-F5C2-4BC0-8982-C1223397F6A9
Permit: NCO020621 Owner-Facility: Jimmy Smith WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Effluent flow meter is in operation and being calibrated annually. Last calibration was
conducted on 1/23/2023 by Clearwater Inc.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Facility is very clean and organized. Facility analyzes process control parameters
throughout plant. Microscopic evaluations of activated sludge is conducted daily.
Certified in-house lab run BOD, TSS and ammonia.
Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the wet well free of excessive grease? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are float controls operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No issues found during inspection. No excessive grease and pumps are operational.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No issues found during inspection. Bar screens did not have excessive build up.
Solids from barscreens are disposed of properly (landfill).
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
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DocuSign Envelope ID:C33536E6-F5C2-4BC0-8982-C1223397F6A9
Permit: NC0020621 Owner-Facility: Jimmy Smith WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
a.Manual ❑
b.Mechanical ❑
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is the grit free of excessive odor? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Currently the aerated grit removal system is out of service and being rebuilt. Flow
-goes directely to oxidation ditches until repairs are complete.
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/4 of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No issues found during inspection. Weirs were level and clarifier is free of growth (ie:
algae). Sludge blankets average between 1-3 feet. No excessive floating sludge and
no evidence of short circuiting.
Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are UV bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is UV intensity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a backup system on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No issues found during inspection. Unit is cleaned and maintained on a regular basis
with proper records kept. Extra UV bulbs are kept on hand. Effluent is clear and free
of solids.
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Permit: NCO020621 Owner-Facility: Jimmy Smith WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No issues found during inspection.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
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: There is a verbal contract between facility and fuel company for emergency events. No
written contract for inspector to review. It was suggest during last CEI in 2021 that a
written contract be developed.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
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: Laboratory is very clean and well organized. Facility uses Pace Analytical for
parameters not conducted by in-house laboratory.
Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE
Are the aerators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID:C33536E6-F5C2-4BC0-8982-C1223397F6A9
Permit: NCO020621 Owner-Facility: Jimmy Smith WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Comment: The foam did cover>25% of ditch (covering close to 50%), however the foam was a
proper color. The foam coverage in ditch does not appear to create any issues and is
operating properly with acceptable parameters readings. DO meter readings were
acceptable and the oxidation ditch had the appropriate earthy smell. DO is constantly
monitored using HACH meter system.
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No issues found during inspection.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Type of operation: Down flow
Is the filter media present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter surface free of clogging? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter free of growth? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Deep bed teritary filtration. No issues found during inspection. No growth detected
and no excessive solids in system.
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID:C33536E6-F5C2-4BC0-8982-C1223397F6A9
Permit: NCO020621 Owner-Facility: Jimmy Smith WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
# Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No issues found during inspection. ORC stated the town's CIP 5 year plan is to
construct a 1 million gallon sludge holding tank.
Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE
Is the equipment operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chemical feed equipment operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is storage adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
The facility has an approved sludge management plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Solid handling equipment is in good working order. No buildup of sludge on belts and
no excessive moisture. Solids are used as agricultural fertilizer.
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