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Home My WebLink AboutNC0042528_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190611.I ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Carter Jordan B Everett Jordan & Son-1927 LLC PO Box 128 Saxapahaw, NC 27340-0128 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality June 11, 2019 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report Saxapahaw WWTP NPDES Permit NCO042528 Alamance County Dear Mr. Jordan: On May 31, 2019, Paul DiMatteo and Kelli Park of the Division of Water Resources (Division), Winston- Salem Regional Office met with Mike Carson, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), Harry Ferguson, backup-ORC, and Debra to conduct a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the above referenced wastewater treatment plant. This inspection consists of (1) a review of the permit and accompanying documentation to determine compliance with permit conditions, and (2) an on -site inspection of several collection system components. The attached inspection form notes the areas that were evaluated for the inspection, with any notable findings outlined as follows. The inspection was considered satisfactory. If you have any questions concerning this report please contact Paul DiMatteo at (336) 776-9691 or Lon Snider at (336) 776-9800. Enclosures — Inspection Report CC: WQS Winston-Salem Regional Office NPDES Unit Central Files "D E cl�voo-o' Hoana cnaoi iN Q Sincerely, 1000Sfpned by. LON � Sw7�Cl 145 E SC9� on ni er, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 3001 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 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 1 2 15 I 3 I NCO042528 I11 12 19/05/31 17 18 I C I 19 l c I 20 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 QA Reserved 67 70L— 71 l 72 LrJ 73I 74 75I III I I 80 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) 11 OOAM 19/05/31 17/01/01 Saxapahaw Plant WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1735 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem 1215PM 19/05/31 21/05/31 Saxapahaw NC 27340 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data James M Carson/ORC/336-578-3264/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Carter Jordan,PO Box 128 Saxapahaw NC 273400128//336-376-3122/ No Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal 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 Paul DiMatteo WSRO WQ//336-776-9691/ 6/11/2019 DDocusignedby: �.r � 4a.�'ia.l.Lf.b\ FZ Signature of Management Q A Review vi Docuslgned by Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date L-0, T '15we, 6/11/2019 1451349E225C94EA EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO04252B I11 121 19/05/31 117 18 ICI Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# Permit: NCO042528 Owner - Facility Saxapahaw Plant WWTP Inspection Date: 05/3112019 Inspection Type- Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, 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 permlttee submitted a new ❑ ❑ M ❑ application? Is the facility as described In the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required Information readily available, complete and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted Its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ M ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO042528 Owner - Facility: Saxapahaw Plant WWTP Inspection Date: 05/31/2019 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? E ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Comment Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment Ultrasonic over 30 degree v-notch Meter shows total and instantaneous readings but doesn't have a recorder Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a Manual b Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening In compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit In good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment - Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCO042528 Owner - Facility: Saxapahaw Plant WWTP Inspection Date: 05/31/2019 Inspection Type- Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Are audible and visual alarms operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3 0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y, of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCO042528 Inspection Date: 05/31/2019 Owner - Facility: Saxapahaw Plant WVTrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Is UV Intensity adequate? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is transmittance at or above designed level? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # 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 N ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44 5 degrees Celsius+/- 0 2 degrees? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Page# 6