WQ0004332_Staff Report_20240715

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 3

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0004332
Attn: Elton Luong Facility name: Town of Edenton WWTF

From: Sarah Toppen
Washington Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 05-16-2024
b. Site visit conducted by: Robert Tankard and Sarah Toppen
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: David Myers and their contact information: [phone]ext.
e. Driving directions: From Us-17N to Queen Street in Chowan County take exit 224. Take a left onto W Queen
Street. Then take a right onto Emperor Landing Road and then a left onto Hickory Fork Road and site will be
on the left at 614 Macdonia Road, Edenton, NC.
2. Discharge Point(s): N/A
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:

II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Anthony Tyrone Jordan Certificate #: 1011880 Backup ORC: Joel N Hufsmith Certificate #:1002450
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities:
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
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Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain: Condition I.1 has not been met yet. They have not submitted an engineering certification
since they are currently working on modifications. Condition I.2 has not been met yet since they have not started
initial operations yet. Condition I.5 has not been met. The new facilities are not fully constructed yet.
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15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue after receiving a copy of the draft permit
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:

IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS

7/11/2024
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0004332 Effective:08/05/21 Expiration:11/30/24 Owner :Town of Edenton
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Chowan
Washington
Corey Gooden
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Town of Edenton WWTF
614 Macedonia Rd
Edenton NC 27932
Title:Phone:[phone]Town Manager
Secondary ORC(s):
252-482-4111Phone:[phone]Certification:Anthony Tyrone JordanPrimary ORC:
SI,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
05/16/2024 10:00AM 11:30AM
Sarah A Toppen 252-946-6481
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Wastewater Irrigation
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Lagoons
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0004332
05/16/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Town of Edenton
Routine
Inspection Summary:
A compliance inspection was conducted on May 16, 2024, with Sarah Toppen and Robert Tankard present with NCDEQ
DWR. Anthony Jordan, ORC, David Myers, Public Utilities Supervisor and Corey Gooden, Town Manager were present for
the Town of Edenton.
There was a modified permit that was issued on August 5, 2021. The modifications addressed in that permit are now in the
process of being constructed/replaced/relocated. The permit appears to have everything listed for the modification.
The lagoon has 18 of the Blue Frog units in place with five more to go. There’s more than two feet of freeboard available in
the lagoon.
The trees in the spray irrigation fields have been mulched, and the fields appear to be in good condition. The ORC is working
on how long to spray on each field during one event.
The facility is currently under a Special Order by Consent (SOC). Due to the SOC the facility is considered noncompliant.
They are following and working on correcting the issues to the best of their ability in respect to the deadlines.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0004332
05/16/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Town of Edenton
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
Infiltration System
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
The facility appears to be consistent with the current permit. The are currently working on the
modification that was listed in the August 5, 2021, permit.
Comment:
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