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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
December 5, 2017
Jay Fuller
Alamance -Burlington School System
1732 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
NPDES Permit NCO045152
B. Everett Jordan Elementary School WWTP, Alamance County
Dear Mr. Fuller:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
DEC 12 2017
Water Resources
Permitting section
On November 30, 2017, Paul DiMatteo and Jenny Graznak of the Division of Water Resources
("Division"), Winston-Salem Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the above
referenced wastewater treatment system. Matthew Smith, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was
present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an on-site inspection of the
facility and a review of facility files and self-monitoring data. An inspection summary follows and an inspection
report is attached for your records.
Site Review
1. Permit
The current permit became effective on July 1, 2016 and expires on May 31, 2021. A copy of the
current permit was available for review. Permitted components include a bar screen, aeration
basin, secondary clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection.
2. Facility Site Review
The facility was as described in the permit. Access to the site is restricted by a chain link fence. A
roofed structure with 3 walls was built around the facility to reduce noise complaints. Most small
debris pass through the large gaps between the bars on the bar screen. Mr. Smith said that the
aeration basin's two blowers run on a 12 hour timer, but the breaker for one blower was turned off
– Mr. Smith said that the school's maintenance staff may have turned it off to work on something.
3. Operation and Maintenance
The operator or a properly designated backup visits the site as required. Visitation logs were
current and available during the inspection. Mr. Smith said that school maintenance staff turned off
the UV alarm because it kept going off after hours. However, lights on the control panel indicated
that all bulbs were operational and the ORC said the bulbs are cleaned regularly. In case of a failure
of the UV system, Mr. Smith said he could add chlorine tablets to the old chlorine contact chamber.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
Phone. [phone]FAX- 336-776-9797

The ORC also stated that dog food is added during the summer months to support the microbial
population.
4. Flow Measurement
Flow is estimated using data from the potable water meter.
5. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. A trail to the outfall was
well maintained. There was no discharge during the inspection. A maintenance crew was working
on the outfall line; Mr. Smith said that they were trying to determine whether a problem in the line
was preventing discharge. The stream did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Documentation Review
6. Records/Reports
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs
include all permit parameters. Copies of DMRs, operator visitation logs, lab reports and Chain -of -
Custody forms were available for review during the inspection.
7. Self -Monitoring Program
A review cf DMRs from April, 2015 through September, 2017 showed the following violations,
which have been addressed through previous correspondence from this office:
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 01/13/2016 Daily Maximum Proceed to NOV '
44 5 C Exceeded _
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 05/27/2015 Daily Maximum Proceed to NOV
44 5 C Exceeded
A compar,son of submitted DMR data and field records showed no errors or concerns.
8. Laboratory
All parameters are analyzed by Research & Analytical Laboratories, Certification #34. ORC measures
pH and temperature at the facility. All other samples are collected from a valve following
disinfection.
Temperature is measured using the digital thermometer on the Dissolved Oxygen meter. The
thermometer was last calibrated on October 12, 2017. pH meter pre -run calibration and sampling
procedures appeared acceptable.
9. Sludge Handling Disposal
Mr. Smith said that sludge is removed from the digester as needed. Records showed that sludge
was last removed by Jenkins Waste Management on 1/10, 2/13, 5/18/ and 11/3 of this year.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul DiMatteo at [phone] or
our office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures —Inspection Report and Summary
CC: Matthew Smith — by email
WQS Winston-Salem Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Central Files

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 2 15 I 3 I N00045152 I11 12 17/11/30 17 18 12I 19 [-!j 20I I
211111 1 1 1 1 1 1 II I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I I I I I I I II 1 1 1 11.166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — Reserved-----
67 70 u 71 [_j 72 L N 73 I I 174 75 80
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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 hermit Number)
12 00PM 17/11/30
16/07/01
Jordan Elementary School
5827 Church Rd
Exit Time/Date
permit Expiration Date
Graham NC 27253
01 15PM 17/11/30
21/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Matthew P Smith/ORC/336-414-8274/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jay Fuller,1732 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC 27217//336-570-6482/3365706485
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Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement 0 Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self-Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
Paul DiMatteo WSRO WQ//336-776-9691/ I l
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
3017
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO045152 I11 12 17/11/30 17
Site Review
Inspection Type
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(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The current permit became effective on July 1, 2016 and expires on May 31, 2021. A copy of the
current permit was available for review. Permitted components Include a bar screen, aeration basin,
secondary clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection
2. Facility Site Review
The facility was as described in the permit. Access to the site is restricted by a chain link fence. A
roofed structure with 3 walls was built around the facility to reduce noise complaints. Most small debris
pass through the large gaps between the bars on the bar screen. Mr. Smith said that the aeration
basin's two blowers run on a 12 hour timer, but the breaker for one blower was tu'rned off — Mr Smith
said that the school's maintenance staff may have turned it off to work on something.
3. Operation and Maintenance
The operator or a properly designated backup visits the site as required. Visitation logs were current
and available during the inspection Mr. Smith said that school maintenance staff turned off the UV
alarm because it kept going off after hours However, lights on the control panel Indicated that all bulbs
were operational and the ORC said the bulbs are cleaned regularly. In case of a failure of the UV
system, Mr. Smith said he could add chlorine tablets to the old chlonne contact chamber.
The ORC also stated that dog food is added during the summer months to support the microbial
population.
4. Flow Measurement
Flow is estimated using data from the potable water meter.
5. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. A trail to the outfall was
well maintained There was no discharge during the inspection. A maintenance crew was working on
the outfall line during the inspection. Mr. Smith said that they were trying to determine whether a
problem in the line was preventing discharge. The stream did not appear to be negatively impacted
Documentation Review
6. Records/Reports
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. DMRs
include all permit parameters Copies of DMRs, operator visitation logs, lab reports and
Chain -of -Custody forms were available for review during the inspection.
7. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of DMRs from April, 2015 through September, 2017 showed the following violations, which
have been addressed through previous correspondence from this office'
PARAMETER VIOLATIONDATE VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 44 5 C 01/13/2016 Daily Maximum Exceeded Proceed to NOV
Coliform, Fecal MF, MFC Broth, 44.5 C 05/27/2015 Daily Maximum Exceeded Proceed to NOV
A comparison of submitted DMR data and field records showed no errors or concerns.
8. Laboratory
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Permit NCO045152
Inspection Date: 11/30/2017
Owner - Facility Jordan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
All parameters are analyzed by Research & Analytical Laboratories, Certification #34. ORC measures
pH and temperature at the facility. All other samples are collected from a valve following disinfection.
Temperature Is measured using the digital thermometer on the Dissolved Oxygen meter. The
thermometer was last calibrated on October 12, 2017. pH meter pre -run calibration and sampling
procedures appeared acceptable.
9. Sludge Handling Disposal
Mr. Smith said that sludge is removed from the digester as needed. Records showed that sludge was
last removed by Jenkins Waste Management on 1/10, 2/13, 5/18/ and 11/3 of this year.
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Permit, N00045152 Owner - Facility: Jordan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 11130/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeepin ? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for/ex. MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 El El 11Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the gene�ral public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas foF inspection?
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Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as requ� ed by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are analytical results consistent with ata reported on DMRs?
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Name of individual performing t sampling
Results of analysis and calibra j/on
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Name of person performing nalyses
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Are DMRs complete do they nclude all permit parameters?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit. NC0045152 Owner - Facilely: Jordan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 11/30/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: The outfall has been located, but there has not been anv dlscharae During the Inspection, a
crew was working on the line to try to identify the problem.
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Comment: Flow is estimated using data from the school's potable water meter.
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment: Bar screen is Immediately
before the aeration basin. The space between the bars is quite
large so most small debris will pass through and need to be Dumped from the aeration
basin.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation 6d. Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑
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Permit NCO045152
Inspection Date. 11/30/2017
Effluent Sampling
Owner - Facility Jordan Elementary School
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)?
Comment
Laboratory
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
Yes No NA NE
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