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Home My WebLink AboutNC0030783_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190228DocuSign Envelope ID: 1E7B29C4-DE22-4578-851A-95F2C476BD46 ROY COOPER MICHAEL S. RECAN serrerrlry LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA Umaor Environmental Quality February 28, 2019 Jeff Church Caldwell County Schools 1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir, NC 28645 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Baton Elementary School NPDES WW Permit No. NCO030783 Caldwell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Baton Elementary School on 2/26/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0030783. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: 082131105A3CA418... Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Ec: WQS-ARO Server LF G:\WR\WQ\Caldwell\Wastewater\Minors\Baton Elementary 30783\Inspections\2019 CEI\20190228_NC0030783_CEI Ltr.Docx N"NCarokisDepartment ofEnvironments! Quality I OivisionofWater Resources Ashevil ie Regional Office 1 2090 U.S_ 70 if imay I Sw nanoa, North Carolaa 23773 Q 32S 296-4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1E7B29C4-DE22-4578-851A-95F2C476BD46 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 2 15 1 3 I NCO030783 111 12 I 19/02/26 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 211111 I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 671 70I I 71 ItyI 72 I I u 73I I I74 751 I I I I I I I80 I I i 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 oermit Number) 09:OOAM 19/02/26 15/04/01 Baton Elementary School 1400 Baton School Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Granite Falls NC 28630 11:00AM 19/02/26 20/02/29 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Jerry Lynn You nce/ORC/828-757-21 98/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC 28645H828-728-8407/8287280012 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review 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 Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ 2/28/2019 FD—Sig"Idly: I `��'t l\N Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSignetl by: 2 / 2 8/2 019 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 1E7B29C4-DE22-4578-851A-95F2C476BD46 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO030783 I11 12, 19/02/26 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the facility, on February 26, 2019. Jerry Younce (ORC), and Steve Soots (Caldwell County Schools) were also present. The system appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 1E7B29C4-DE22-4578-851A-95F2C476BD46 Permit: NCO030783 Owner - Facility: Baton Elementary School Inspection Date: 02/26/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Subsurface filter under grass field. No evidence of ponding or unusual vegetation patterns. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is transmittance at or above designed level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 3