WQ0023213_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240205

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0023213 Effective: 12/12/22 Expiration: 04/30/29 Owner: City of Lexington
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Lexington Golf Club WWTP
County: Davidson 200 Country Club Blvd
Region: Winston-Salem
Lexington NC 27292
Contact Person:Will Hodges Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
from 1-40 take US-52 South (Exit 193),take NC-8 exit, turn left onto NC-8/01d US-52, continue to follow NC-8,turn slight left on NC-8
south/west 5th st.,turn right onto North Main St./NC-8,turn left onto East Center St.,turn right on Fairview Dr.,
System Classifications: Sl, WW2,
Primary ORC: Jeffery Dale Walser Certification: 989973 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0055786 City of Lexington-Lexington Regional WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/05/2024 Entry Time 01:OOPM Exit Time: 02:30PM
Primary Inspector:Kristen Potwora Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Caitlin Caudle
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Treatment Treatment Filters
Use Records
Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons Treatment Activated Sludge
End Use-Irrigation Treatment Influent Pump Station Treatment Clarifiers
Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Storage
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0023213 Owner-Facility:City of Lexington
Inspection Date: 02/05/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 5, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Kristen Potwora and Caitlin Caudle conducted a scheduled routine
compliance inspection of the Lexington Golf Club Reclaimed Water Program. Jeff Walser(ORC), Mike Sutton (Utility Plant
Chief Operator), Will Hodges (Utility Plant Supervisor), and Reed Blackburn (Assistant Water Resources Director)were
present during the entire inspection.A review of available records, the treatment facilities, the storage facilities, and the lift
station was completed. This review reflected non-compliance with the subject permit.
The following deficiency was noted:
• The highwater float and the visual and audible alarms at the lift station were not working at the time of inspection. Per
15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h)(1)(F), the following criteria shall be met for all pumping stations and force mains: (1) Pump Station
Reliability: (F) high water audio and visual alarm. Please repair the float and highwater alarm as soon as possible.
The following items of concern were noted:
• The facility has not produced reclaimed water since August of 2017, so the flowmeter and turbidimeter have been
removed. Permit Condition 111.8 and Permit Condition IV.3 state that the turbidimeter and flowmeter shall be calibrated at
least once a year. Please note that if the system is placed back in operation, both meters must be calibrated.
• The act of rinsing golf cart machinery on a concrete pad beside the package plant has formed a channelized ditch along
the base of the structure. Please direct rinse water elsewhere to avoid any potential compromises to the integrity of the
wastewater treatment structures.
Other Observations:
• Currently the facility has no need to generate reclaimed water and hasn't been in operation since 2017. However, the
Golf Course maintenance staff stores potable water in the storage tank from the water tower and operates the irrigation
system with potable water. There is a computer system to operate the irrigation zones manually.The maintenance staff only
irrigates potable water at night or early in the morning when there is no one on the course. Based on Permit Condition 111.23,
if the Permittee is developing and implementing an education program to inform users and its employees about the proper
use of reclaimed water, it is allowable that the Golf Course staff can operate the system. A binder with the information that is
provided to staff was available during the inspection.
• Prior to filling the storage tank with potable water,staff drain it of all effluent.
• All treatment units are still operational or can be returned to operational status easily. All treatment units appeared to be
in good condition.
• One of the blowers has been completely replaced. The city is waiting for a second new blower to be installed.
• There is no back up power at this facility.
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Permit: WQ0023213 Owner-Facility:City of Lexington
Inspection Date: 02/05/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System ❑
Reuse(Quality) ❑
Single Family Spray, LR ❑
Lagoon 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Pump Station did not have high water audio and visual alarms.
Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent 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:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0023213 Owner-Facility:City of Lexington
Inspection Date: 02/05/2024 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
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:
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Permit: WQ0023213 Owner-Facility:City of Lexington
Inspection Date: 02/05/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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?(1 000- - )
If yes,then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit: WQ0023213 Owner-Facility:City of Lexington
Inspection Date: 02/05/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are operational logs present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Section
NON-DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
WASTEWATER IRRIGATION
General Information
Facility Name:Lexington Golf Club WWTP Reclaimed County: Davidson
Permit No.: W000 23213 Issuance Date: \2
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Owner: Tom Johnson Expiration Date: D
ORC Name:Jeff Walser Telephone No.:
Backup ORC:Mike Sutton Telephone No.:
Other Contact: Telephone No.:
Location(address,gps or directions):500 Glendale Road, Lexington NC
Reason for Inspection
®ROUTINE ❑FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ Other:
Comments (attach additional pages as necessary)
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Water cnnot be discharged if fecal>25/100mL or turb> 10 NTU V V
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no flow since 8/2017
Permit renewal Nov. 1,2028
Is a follow-up inspection necessary ❑ Yes XNO
Primary Inspector: Kristen potwora Secondary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle
Date of Inspection: cb Entry Time: Exit Time

Non-Discharge Compliance Inspection Report
Record Keeping and Reporting Information Y N NA NE
Is current permit available upon request? ❑❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑
Has the facility been free of public complaints for the last 12 months?
Are maintenance and inspection logs present(date&time of inspections, visual observations,
any maintenance(adjustments, cleanings, equip changes) or repairs taken)? CI ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weekly freeboard records present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are irrigation tracking records present(date, weather, volume, length time,field#,
Hydraulic loading, nutrient loading, other)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has irrigation equipment been calibrated(once/permit cycle)&records present? ❑ ❑ '0- ❑
Are records present for residuals removal(date, volume, Residual Hauler Name,
Name/permit of the receiving party or letter from Municipality)? ❑ ❑ '/'LF<!!.'L ❑
Is an Operation&Maintenance Plan,and Spill Plan present? !_,1 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are appropriate grade ORC &Backup ORC designated? Up to date on CE? X ❑ ❑ ❑
Effluent Monitoring.-
Were effluent monitoring reports present? ®NDMR ®NDAR ❑ NDMLR ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than permitted flow? Permitted Flow: 300,000GPD ❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to? Permitted Rate: ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review and support monitoring reports? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are samples analyzed for the required parameters(See permit)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Effluent concentrations do NOT exceed permit limits or 2L GW standards? ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are PAN records present and complete? ❑ ❑ X ❑
Groundwater Monitoring.-
Is groundwater monitoring required? ❑ ❑
Were GW-59's and lab results present? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Were samples analyzed for the required parameters (See permit)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Observed records indicate no 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Soil Analysis:
Were annual soil analyses results present for each irrigation field? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If lime was called for on the Agronomist report,was lime applied? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Copper and Zinc indices: ❑ <2,000 ❑ 2,000—3,000 ❑ >3,000
Was Sodium less than 0.5 meq/100 cm' ? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Was Exchangeable Sodium Percentage(ESP)less than 15% ? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Influent Pump Station(s) Description: dual 208 GPM pumps Y N NA NE
All pumps present, operational ❑ ❑ ❑
Floats/Controls operable ❑ ❑ ❑
Audio&Visual Alarms Operational N541 ❑ ❑
Free of bypass lines or structures El
El
General housekeeping good El El
El
power available,routinely tested& fueled? ❑ ❑ ❑
Treatment Bar Screen Description: Y N NA NE
Are bars spaced properly&free of excess debris? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are screenings disposed of properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is unit in good condition(excess corrosion)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Equalization Basin Description: Y N NA NE
Is aeration present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps present and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is unit in good general condition? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Non-Discharge Compliance Inspection Report
Treatment Activated Sludge Description:300,000 gal fine bubble aeration basin Y N NA NE
Aeration mechanism operable&accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
Aeration basin thoroughly mixed? ❑ ❑ ❑
Settleometer&dissolved oxygen results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sludge an acceptable color? ❑ ❑ ❑
Residual StoraEe/Treatment Y N NA NE
❑ Lagoon ❑ Basin ❑ Septic Tank Capacity(gallons):
If Septic Tank, is a sanitary T or filter present? ❑ ❑ ❑
How often are residuals pumped?
Treatment Filter(s) Description:tertiary disc filters Y N NA NE
Is unit accessible for review(i.e. inspection port or not subsurface)? X., ❑
Is the filter media present,correct size&type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is mud well free of excess solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is media free of ponding, algae or excess vegetation? i` ❑ ❑ ❑
Is clear well free of excess solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing/air scour frequency appear adequate? YS ❑ ❑ ❑
Treatment Clarifiers Description:58,130 gal clarifier w/312 GPM return/waste sludge pump Y N NA NE
Weirs level, free of excessive solids&algae? rl� ❑ ❑ ❑
Scum removal system operational and accessible? Sludge level: ❑ ❑ ❑
Sludge blanket at acceptable level?(generally 25% or less of the sidewall) ❑ ❑ ❑
Clarifier effluent free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Treatment Disinfection Descri non: 1,038 gal CC basin
Type: ❑ Tablets ❑ Gas iquid ❑ UV Y N NA NE
Is the system properly maintained and working? ❑ ❑ ❑
Fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Adequate detention time(>30 minutes)? ElLJ ❑
If tablets,proper size&type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Present in Cylinder(s)? ❑ ❑ R ❑
If UV bulbs, are replacement bulbs on hand? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids and growth? ❑ ❑ ❑
Flow Measurement
Flowmeter location: ❑ Influent ® Effluent Y N NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually(design flow>10,000 gpd)? ❑ ❑ F ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? Calibration records present(w/in 10%)? ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
If no flowmeter(<10,000 gpd), are water-use records available(water meter)? ❑ ❑❑ ❑ M ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑
Treatment Y N NA NE
Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational?If no,note below. ❑ ❑ ❑
List any items/units):
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Non-Discharge Compliance Inspection Report
Effluent Storage
❑Lagoon(s) ® Above ground tank(s) ❑ Underground tank(s) ❑Other:
Amount of Storage(days,months, gallons,etc.):500,000 gal tank
Effluent Storage Lagoon(s) ® Primary ❑ Secondary Y N NA NE
Influent structure(s)free of obstructions? r_1 ❑ ❑ ❑
No signs of seepage, overtopping,down cutting or erosion on embankments? ❑ ❑ ❑
Proper vegetation type w/no excessive vegetation present on embankments? ❑ ❑ ❑
Liner(if visible, is it intact)? ❑ ❑ I❑
Baffles/curtains in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑
Freeboard is>2 feet from overtopping? Measurement at time of inspection: ❑, ❑
Staff gauge is clearly marked? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
No evidence of overflow(vegetation discolored or laying down/broken)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
No unusual color(very black,textile colors)? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
No Foam present? Are andfoam agents used? ❑ Yes ❑No ❑ ❑ ❑
No floating mats(sludge,plants, inorganics)? ❑ ❑ ❑
No signs of excessive solids buildup(from bottom)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Aerators/mixers operational(if present)? ❑ -F, ❑
Effluent structure is free of obstructions and easily accessible? El ❑ El
Effluent Pump station Description: 1,100 GPM irrigation pumps x2 Y N NA NE
All pumps present, operational I I ❑ ❑ ❑
Floats/Controls operable �j ❑ ❑ ❑
Audio&Visual Alarms Operational �(�(� 11 ❑ ❑ ❑
Free of bypass lines or structures IJC�C1(, ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, is a rain sensor present and operational j] ❑ �Z, ❑
General housekeeping good 0 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
Back-up power ❑ U ❑ ❑
End Use-Irrigation Number of Fields: 1,87ac,891 sprinkler heads Y N NA NE
Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are cover crops the type specified in permit and/or in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑
No signs of runoff,ponding, or drift? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present, operational, and in good condition? 'I ❑ ❑ ❑
No limiting slopes present in irrigation fields? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is site access restricted and/or signs posted in accordance with permit? j ❑ ❑ ❑
No water supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
No water supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is permit being followed? ❑I ❑ ❑
Groundwater Monitoring Wells Y N NA NE
Does the permit require monitoring wells?If so, answer the following. ❑ ❑
Are the monitoring wells properly installed according to the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the monitoring wells located properly w/respect to RB &CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the wells properly identified&free of damage? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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