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Home My WebLink AboutNC0007820_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231108ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Arnold E. Allred Town of Franklinville PO Box 277 Franklinville, NC 27248-0277 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 8, 2023 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Violation NOV Tracking #: NOV-2023-PC-0557 Franklinville WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0007820 Randolph County Dear Mr. Allred: On November 1, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the Franklinville WWTP in reference to NPDES permit NC0007820. ORC Arnold Allred was present during the inspection. A review of the subject permit, records, data, laboratory, treatment components, sampling methods, outfall area, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violation and items of concern are listed below. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report. Permit Violations 1. The effluent composite sampler collects constant time/constant volume samples (50 mL per 15 minutes) and therefore is not flow proportional. Part II, Section A. of the subject permit defines "composite sample" as either continuous, constant time/variable volume, or variable time/constant volume- any of which must be proportional to the rate of flow. Items of Concern 1. Field parameters have been performed by NC certified field laboratory #5408, Town of Franklinville, but this lab has not been listed on discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). 2. The influent composite sampler collects constant time/constant volume samples and therefore is not flow proportional. Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any individual who fails to comply with the requirements of all applicable permits, regulations, and/or statutes. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NoanicaaouNn oep.m.m or em�nmen� Qualm 336.776.9800 with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit, or applicable regulations, issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. Please reply, in writing, to this notice of violation within ten (10) business days after receipt. Your written response should address each violation listed above and provide your intended remedial actions, with estimated completion dates, for each violation. Failure to make the necessary corrective actions to achieve full compliance within a reasonable time may result in further enforcement actions. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jesse Barnes by phone at 336-776-9701 or by email at iesse.barnes@deq.nc.gov. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: OD2D3CE3F 1 B7456... Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: 1. Water Compliance Inspection Report, NC0007820 NORTH CAROLINAD E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 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 NCO007820 I11 121 23/11/01 I17 18I � I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I ni I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 I 71 I LL -1 I I LJ 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:OOAM 23/11/01 22/08/01 Franklinville WWTP 451 Rising Sun Way Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Franklinville NC 27248 11:OOAM 23/11/01 26/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Arnold Eugene Allred/ORC/336-824-6440/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted J L Grazier,PO Box 277 Franklinville NC 272480277/Mayor/336-824-2604/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 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: Jesse Barnes DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/ 11/7/2023 EY"41797473D3194ED... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: 11/8/202 3 � DwR/wslto 336-776-9695 2D3CE3F) Vre6... EPA Form 3560-3 Wev �JJ ��JJ44 FP'revious editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NC0007820 I11 12I 23/11/01 117 18 i c i (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On November 1, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the Franklinville WWTP in reference to NPDES permit NC0007820. ORC Arnold Allred was present during the inspection. A review of the subject permit, records, data, laboratory, treatment components, sampling methods, outfall area, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violation and items of concern are listed below. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report. Permit Violation 1. The effluent composite sampler collects constant time/constant volume samples (50 mL per 15 minutes) and therefore is not flow proportional. Part II, Section A. of the subject permit defines "composite sample" as either continuous, constant time/variable volume, or variable time/constant volume- any of which must be proportional to the rate of flow. Items of Concern 1. Field parameters have been performed by NC certified field laboratory #5408, Town of Franklinville, but this lab has not been listed on discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). 2. The influent composite sampler collects constant time/constant volume samples and therefore is not flow proportional. Other observations: NPDES permit NC0007820 became effective August 1, 2022 and will expire at midnight on September 30, 2026. The facility is as described in the permit. Access to the facility is restricted by locked fence. Bench sheets, laboratory reports, chains of custody, ORC visitation log, and the DMR for August 2023 were reviewed and appeared to be complete with no errors. A copy of the subject permit was available during the inspection at the Town of Franklinville maintenance shop, where all required records are stored. All records appeared to be kept and maintained as required by the subject permit. An old aeration basin has been converted into an EQ lagoon that is used solely for influent flow equalization. This EQ lagoon is not aerated and feeds via gravity to the influent bar screen. The entire lagoon was covered with duckweed during the inspection but appeared to be operating properly. Two parallel aeration basins were present and both in use during the inspection. Each basin contains one surface aerator that runs periodically on a timer. One aerator was observed running during the inspection and appeared to agitate the surface of the basin sufficiently with no dead spots. The facility utilizes two parallel tertiary sand filters that operate via gravity. The filters are backwashed approximately once per day, or as needed. Disinfection is achieved via two parallel UV light units. Four replacement bulbs were available on site during the inspection. If one of the two units were to fail, all flow can be directed to the remaining unit. The effluent flow meter is a Pulsar Measurement Greyline OCF 6.1 model unit that measures flow via sonar -detected water level. The unit was installed in August 2023 and is scheduled to be recalibrated by ISI in December 2023. An automatic diesel generator is available on site to provide standby power. The generator is manually tested monthly, and the fuel tank was observed to be full during the inspection according to the indicator gauge. The generator was not tested during the inspection. Page# Permit: NC0007820 Inspection Date: 11/01/2023 Owner -Facility: Franklinville WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation The effluent pipe right of way was properly maintained and easily accessible during the inspection. Effluent flow was observed at the outfall and appeared to be clear with no foam or other debris visible in the receiving stream. Page# Permit: NC0007820 Owner -Facility: Franklinville WWTP Inspection Date: 11/01/2023 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: 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: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0007820 Owner -Facility: Franklinville WWTP Inspection Date: 11/01/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE 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: Field parameters have been performed by NC certified field laboratory #5408, Town of Franklinville, but this lab has not been listed on discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). 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 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 sampling performed according to the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The influent composite sampler collects constant time/constant volume samples and therefore is not flow proportional. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 5 Permit: NC0007820 Inspection Date: 11/01/2023 Bar Screens Owner -Facility: Franklinville WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: An old aeration basin has been converted into an EQ lagoon that is used solely for influent flow equalization. This EQ lagoon is not aerated and feeds via gravity to the influent bar screen. The entire lagoon was covered with duckweed during the inspection but appeared to be operating properly. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Type of aeration system Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NC0007820 Inspection Date: 11/01/2023 Owner -Facility: Franklinville WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is transmittance at or above designed level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Page# 7 Permit: NC0007820 Inspection Date: 11/01/2023 Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Owner -Facility: Franklinville WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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)? Yes No NA NE ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The effluent composite sampler collects constant time/constant volume samples (50 mL per 15 minutes) and therefore is not flow proportional. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Page# 8