NC0005266_Staff Report_20181015

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Division of Water Resources
°" Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
October 15,2018
To: DWR Central Office—WQ,NPDES Unit Application No.: NC0005266
Attn: Joe Corporon Facility name: LP Corporation-Roaring-River WWTP
From: Justin Henderson
Winston-Salem 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 RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or❑No OCT 19 2018
a. Date of site visit: October 11, 2018
Water Resources
b. Site visit conducted by: Justin Henderson Permitting Section
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or n No
d. Person contacted: Mike Jolly, ORC and their contact information: [phone] ext.
e. Driving directions: Hwy 421N to Red White Blue Rd exit. TR on Red White Blue Rd. TL on Hwy 268, TL
Abtco Rd.,Facility at end of road.
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge(ORCs)for the facility? ® Yes n No n N/A
ORC: Mike Jolly Certificate#: 990428 Backup ORC: William Owens Certificate#: 999312
Backup ORC: Timothy Curry Certificate#: 998767 Backup ORC: Billy Teague Certificate#: 998769
Backup ORC: James Boles Certificate#: 999311
2. Are the design,maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or n No
If no,please explain:
Description of existing facilities: Combined treatment system consisting of:
1) 0.03 MGD extended aeration package plant with sludge holding tank for treatment of sanitary wastes.—(This
office would prefer that description be broken down at the component level, consistent with other package
plant permits)
2) 2.0 MGD industrial waste treatment system with the following components:
• Bar screen and/or in-line grinder
• Influent pump station
• Primary clarifier-(Now functions as an EQ tank)
• Dissolved air flotation unit—(Three total DAF units present in facility's treatment path)
• Pumps
• Sludge holding and mixing tank
• Solids dewater system consisting of two "S"roll filter presses&conveyor system—(Facility employs
four"S"roll filter presses&conveyor systems;2 for zinc sludge,and 2 for biological sludge)
• Aeration lagoon
• Nutrient addition system
• Secondary clarifier
• Two emergency primary settling basins
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• Effluent mixing box
• Tertiary clarifier
• Effluent magnetic flow meter.
Proposed flow: no additional flow requested
Current permitted flow: 2.0 MGD industrial and 0.03MGD sanitary wastes package plant
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. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ❑Yes or®No
If no,please explain: Clarifications provided in red in Section II. 2. 2)above.
4. 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: All monitoring data reviewed suggests compliance
with permit limits and frequencies.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
5. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
6. Check all that apply:
®No compliance issues n Current enforcement action(s) n Currently under JOC
n 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:
7. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ®No ❑N/A
If yes, please explain:
III.REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? n Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
n Hold,pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
® Issue
n Den (Please state reasons:
2. Signature of report preparer: titel-6
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MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
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October 15, 2018
Jimmy Mason, Plant Manager
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
P.O. Box 98 RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
Roaring River, NC 28669 OCT 19 2018
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Water Resources
LP Corporation-Roaring River WWTP Permitting Section
NPDES Permit No. NC0005266
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Mason:
On October 11, 2018, Justin Henderson, of this office, met with Mike Jolly, operator in
responsible charge (ORC), Greg "Owens, back-up ORC, and Phil Ferguson, Corporate
Environmental Manager to perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on LP
Corporation-Roaring River wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). This type of inspection
consists of two basic parts: an in-office file review and an on-site inspection of the
treatment facility. The attached EPA inspection form notes the areas that were evaluated
for this inspection. The findings and observations are outlined below:
I. Permit
Your NPDES permit became effective April 1, 2014, and expired on September 30, 2018.
An application for permit renewal had been received by the Division, prior to this
inspection. Please continue to adhere to the current permit requirements, until a renewal
permit is issued by the Division. The facility had a copy of the current permit available
during the inspection. The current permit description describes one dissolved air floatation
unit (DAF), and two "S" roll filter presses & conveyor systems, however the facility has
three DAF units, and four "S" roll filter presses & conveyor systems. Please ensure the
renewal permit's treatment equipment description includes all equipment utilized in the
facility's treatment process.
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Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300 , Winston-Salem.North Carolina 27103
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II. Self-Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly discharge monitoring reports (DMR)for the period of August 2017
through July 2018 showed that the facility was in compliance with all permit limits and
monitoring frequencies.
Ill. Laboratory
The facility has an on-site laboratory (certification #145) and performs the following
analyses: Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Total
Suspended Solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Residual Chlorine
(TRC), Conductivity, Settleable Solids, and temperature. The facility contracts with
Meritech Labs to perform the remaining parameters required to be analyzed by the
current permit including: Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, Chronic Toxicity, and Total
Zinc. In stream monitoring requirements are waived provided the Permittee maintains
membership in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin Association (YPDRBA).
IV. Records/Reports
The chain of custody forms, lab reports, and operation and maintenance logs were
available for review during this inspection and were in good order.
V. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow is continuously monitored and reported on DMRs. The flow meter was last
calibrated on May 8, 2018, by Carotek Inc. Effluent sample collection is achieved by a
composite sampler that operates proportional to flow. The ORC stated that a 200-milliliter
aliquot is collected every 32,000 gallons during the compositing period.
VI. Operations and Maintenance
Vegetation was observed growing on the liner of the tertiary clarifier. This vegetation
should be removed, and an evaluation performed to ensure the liner's integrity has not
been compromised. Permit Condition Part II. Section C. (2) states the Permittee shall at
all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control
(and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve
compliance with the conditions of this permit. Excessive vegetation may compromise the
integrity of the liner which could result in seepage.
Mike Jolly, ORC, Greg Owens, Tim Curry, Billy Teague, and James Boles, Back-up ORCs
each hold an active Wastewater Grade-IV certification and are appropriately certified to
perform these duties for the subject facility.
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VII. Facility Site Review
All components of the 2.0 million gallons per day industrial wastewater treatment facility
(Outfall 1), and the 0.03 million gallons per day domestic/sanitary wastewater package
treatment plant (Outfall 2) appeared to be functioning properly.
Effluent disinfection is achieved via tablet chlorination equipment at the facility's
domestic/sanitary wastewater package treatment plant.
In the event of a power outage, all industrial wastewater can be diverted into two
emergency primary settling basins, until power is restored.
VIII. EfflUent/Receiving Waters
The facility's effluent, observed in the effluent mixing box, appeared free of floating solids
and visible foam in greater than trace amounts. The facility's outfall pipe was submerged
at the time of this inspection. Effluent was being discharged into the Yadkin River, Class
C Waters: (Aquatic Life, Secondary Recreation, Fresh Water) in the Yadkin-Pee Dee
River Basin. The outfall was being maintained to provide unimpeded accessibility.
IX. Sludge Maintenance and Handling
The facility employs two "S" roll filter presses & conveyor systems to remove zinc sludge,
and two separate "S" roll filter presses to remove sludge from the facility's biological
treatment processes. The zinc sludge is disposed of at an on-site landfill,.permitted by
the Division of Solid Waste, while the biological sludge is further processed for land
application under the facility's residuals land application permit no. WQ0000461.
The facility contracts with a septage hauler to remove solids from the domestic/sanitary
wastewater package treatment plant annually. The ORC indicated that an upcoming
sludge removal event is planned to be performed by Southern Soil Builders soon, with
disposal occurring at the North Wilkesboro WWTP.
X. Conclusions/Requested Actions
This inspection reflects compliance with the subject permit. This office strongly
recommends that the concern described in section VI. is appropriately addressed.
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If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this report, please contact Justin
Henderson or me at [phone]. ,
Sincerely,
Alttc4:r "fl
Sherri V. Knight, P.E.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Attachments: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
cc: Phil Ferguson, Corporate Environmental Manager- phil.ferguson(c�lpcorp.com
Central Files
WSRO
NPDES Unit
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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 I 2 LI 3 I NC0005266 111 121 18/10/11 117 181,.E 191 s � 20I '
21I 1— 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 P6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 1 70 1 1 71 1 I 72 4 i 731 I I74 75I 1 1 1 1 1 180
Section B Facility Data LJ 1
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) 09 15AM 18/10/11 14/04/01
LP Roaring River WWTP
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
NC Hwy 268
11 30AM 18/10/11 18/09/30
Roaring River NC 28669
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Michael Wayne Jolly/ORC/336-696-2751/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Melanie Byrd,PO Box 98 Roaring River NC 286690098/Env
No
Engineer/336-696-3337/3366963443
Section C•Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
• Permit II Flow Measurement El Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports
▪ Self-Monitoring Program 1. Sludge Handling Disposal III Facility Site Review • Effluent/Receiving Waters
III 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
Justin L Henderson WSRO WQ//336-776-9701/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NC0005266 111 121 18/10/11 117 18 i,,i
Section D.Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheetssof narrative and checklists as necessary)
While the inspection reflects compliance with Permit No. NC0005266 the following concern was
identified during this inspection:
1.Vegetation observed growing on the liner of the tertiary clarifier/lagoon may compromise the integrity
of the liner if not removed and maintained appropriately.
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Permit: NC0005266 Owner-Facility: LP Roaring River VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 10/11/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • 000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable • 000
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: MLSS in aeration basin is generally maintained at aroud 4000.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new • 000
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? • 000
#Are there any special conditions for the permit'? 00110
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public'? • 000
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection'? • 000
Comment
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater'? • 000
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? • 000
Are weirs level'? • 000
Is the site free of weir blockage? • 000
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? • 000
Is scum removal adequate'? • 000
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • 000
Is the drive unit operational'? • 000
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? • 000
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc'? • 000
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable'?(Approximately 1/4 of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ U
Comment.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext.Air
Type of aeration system Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots? • 000
Are surface aerators and mixers operational'? • 000
Are the diffusers operational'? 00 • 0
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Permit: NC0005266 Owner-Facility: LP Roaring River W WTP
Inspection Date: 10/11/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
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
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) • 0 0 ❑
Comment*
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons'? Aerated
#Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 4
Are lagoons operated in'? Series
#Is a re-circulation line present'? 0 0 MI 0
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials'? • 0 0 0
#Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable'? 0 0 0 •
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation'? • 0 0 0
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon'? • 0 0 0
Are dikes free of seepage'? • 0 0 0
Are dikes free of erosion'? • 0 0 0
Are dikes free of burrowing animals'? • 0 0 0
#Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple 0 0 0 •
locations'?
#If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth'? 0 0 • 0
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds'? • 0 0 0
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting'? • 0 0 0
Comment: Vegetation observed on tertiary clarifier/lagoon may compromise integrity of the liner if not
removed and appropriately maintained.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational'? • 0 0 0
Are the tablets the proper size and type'? • 0 0 0
Number of tubes in use'? 2
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
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Permit: NC0005266 Owner-Facility: LP Roaring River VWVTP
Inspection Date: 10/11/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
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 clean? • 0 0 0
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • 0 0 0
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type • 0 0 0 •
representative)?
Comment:
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