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Home My WebLink AboutNC0035041_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20160725 PAT MCCRORY , • Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director July 25, 2016 RECEIVEDiNODEQJDWR Mr. Martin Lashua JUL 27 2016 Carolina Water Service, Inc. of NC Post Office Box 240908 Water Quality Permitting Section Charlotte, North Carolina 28224 SUBJECT-: -- Compliance Evaluation Inspection -- —Hemby Acres VVVVfP NPDES Permit NC0035041 Union County, NC Dear Mr. Lashua: On July 20, 2016, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted an inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) to insure compliance with permit requirements and conditions. At the time of inspection facility appeared to be well maintained and operated. We wish to thank you and the operating staff for assistance regarding this inspection. The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself of Roberto Scheller at (704) 235-2204 or roberto.scheller@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ • Enclosure: Inspection Report cc: Larry Henry-ORC Wastewater Branch • MSC 1617-Central files basement File State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office'610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 I Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 704 663 1699 United States Environmental Protection Aga a/ Foran Approved. EPA Weshington,D.C.20480 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-Ge - Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES ydmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 vi 2 IS I 3 N00035041 I11 121 18/07 117 1812j 1912.1 201 1 2911111 IIIlIIiiIlIIlIIIli I lliII : IIIIIIIiIII Inspection Work Days Facility Se84Acnitaing Evaluation Rating B1 OA Reserved 67LI i 701a I 711 yD1 72 12J 1 1 731 I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 I 180 Section B:FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also Include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:o0PM 16/07/20 13/12/01 W W Hamby Acres 1P 7803 IalevAN Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Indian Trail NC 28079 02:58PM 18/0720 18/10/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(sylbles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Lary Darnell Henry/ORC/704 525.7990/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Anthony Joseph Konsul,3549 Beaty Rd Sherds Ford NC 288739322/Regional Manager/704-525-7990/ No Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) • Permit • Flow Measurement •Operations&Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program El Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review • EffluenUReceiving Waters Y Laboratory Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checldists as necessary) (See attachment summary) cad Sign refs of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone aid Fax Numbers Date Scil Roberto elter MRO WQ/252-949-8481/ ""7' Aa16 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agenry/OtII Phone and Fax Numbers Date W.Corey Basinger MR0 WQ/1704-235-2194/ r/I ,- EPA Form 3560-3editions ambso (Rev 9-94)Previous obsolete. 4,0 afros,-Z►it. , GI >~e rt_ We Deg - DtAlla - MRo • Pagett 1 PRDES rdmoldar Inspection Type 1 1 nDoose041 rl Up Temno '17 18 Lej Section D:Summary of Andira'Comments(Math additional sheets of narrative and cheddiam as necessary) • • • • Pagel 2 Permit NC0035041 Owner-Facility: Hemby Acres WW113 Inspection Date: 07/20/2016 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 8 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 0 • ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? • 0 0 0 #Am there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 0 Comment: Current permit expires on October 31.2016. Operations&Maintenance YBs No NA NE • 0 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS, MCRT,Settleable • 0 0 0 Solids,pH,DO,Sludge Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Plant appeared to be well matained amd operated. Record Keeping Yee No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0 Is all required information readily available,complete and current? • 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg.required 5 years)? • 0 0 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0 Is the chain-of-custody complete? • 0 0 0 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? • 0 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWO? 0 0 0 • (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24f7 with a certified operator 0 ❑, • 0 on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ 0 0 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0 Paget 3 • Permit NC0035041 Owner-Facility: Hamby Ages W WTP Inspection Deb: 07/20/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keening Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review? • 0 0 0 Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • 0 0 0 Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 0 #Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ 0 0 0 #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • 0 0 0 Celsius)? Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 0 • Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 0 • Comment: Contract Laboratory K&W Laboratory. Field Lab Certification#5228. Aerobic Dinester Yes No NA Ng Is the capacity adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the mixing adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? U 0 0 0 #Is the odor acceptable? • 0 0 0 #Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? • 0 0 0 Comment: L&L Environmental disposes of sludge. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE _ Type of bar screen a.Manual • b.Mechanical 0 Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ 0 0 0 Is the screen free of excessive debris? • 0 0 0 Is disposal of screening in compliance? • 0 0 0 Is the unit in good condition? • 0 0 0 Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Surface Page* 4 Permit NC0035041 Owner-Facility: Hemby Acres WNW Inspection Deb: 0720/2018 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin free of dead spots? • 0 0 0 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? • 0 0 0 Are the diffusers operational? 0 0 • 0 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • 0 0 0 Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? • 0 0 0 Is the DO level acceptable? 0 0 0 U Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) 0 0 0 • Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? • 0 0. 0 Are weirs level? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of weir blockage? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? • 0 0 0 Is scum removal adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ 0 0 0 Is the drive unit operational? • 0 0 0 Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? • 0 0 0 Is the overflow clear of wmn=vive solids/pin floc? • 0 0 0 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) • 0 0 0 _ Comment: Filtration(High Rate Tertiaryk Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Down flow Is the filter media present? • 0 0 0 Is the filter surface free of dogging? • 0 0 0 Is the filter free of growth? • 0 0 0 Is the air scour operational? • 0 0 0 Is the scouting acceptable? • 0 0 0 Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? • 0 0 0 Comment: One of the two filterts was in back wash at time of inspection. Pagel 5 Permit NC0035041 Owner-Facility: Hemnby Acres wwTP inspection Data: 07/20/2018 inspection Type; Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • 0 0 0 (Sodium Hypochlorite)Is pump feed system operational? • 0 0 0 Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) • 0 0 0 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? • 0 0 0 Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? • 0 0 0 Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? • 0 0 0 Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE — ef-sYetcm? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? • 0 0 0 Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 0 • 0 #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? • 0 0 0 Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • 0 Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 II 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? • 0 0 0 Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 0 0 Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0 Is the tubing dean? • 0 0 0 #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees U 0 0 0 Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type • 0 0 0 representative)? Comment: At time of inspection sampler was Colt 3.6 degrees C. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? • 0 0 0 Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? • 0 0 0 Is the generator tested under load? • 0 0 0 Page* 6 Permit NC0095041 Owner-Facity: HembY AcreaW TP Inspection Date. 07/20/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evalua0on Standby Power Yes No NA NE Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? 0 0 0 • Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ 0 0 0 Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? • 0 0 0 Is the generator fuel level monitored? • 0 0 0 Comment: Paget 7