WQ0032821_Bims Inspection_20190911

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0032821 Effective: 08/23/18 Expiration: 12/31/21 Owner: Durham County
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Triangle WWTP
County: Durham 5926 NC Hwy 55 E
Region: Raleigh
Durham NC 27713
Contact Person: Stephanie A Brixey Title: POTW Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: WWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0026051 Durham County -Triangle WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/11/2019 EntryTime: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Rick V Trone
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment
Treatment Disinfection Storage
(See attachment summary)
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:15PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
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permit: W00032821 Owner- Facility: Durham County
Inspection Date: 0911112019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On September 11, 2019 Rick Trone of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation Inspection of the
reclaimed water generation and distribution system located at Triangle W WTP. Reclaimed water is generated at the facility
under permit NC0026051. The facility is permitted to operate a bulk reclaimed water fill station. Reclaimed water Is also
distributed to the Town of Cary and NIH. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the subject permit.
During the inspection, the cooperation and assistance provided by Mr. Shawn Davis, ORC, Ms. Stephanie Brixey, Utility
Division Manager, and Amy Moore, Compliance Manager was helpful and appreciated.
This compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following:
-Review of the permit;
-Review of the owner/facility Information;
-Review of ORC logbooks, calibration documentation, lab bench sheets, Non -discharge wastewater monitoring reports
(NDMR), and;
-On-site inspection of treatment and storage components
The current permit was issued August 23, 2018 and expires on December 31, 2021.
Currently the facility has no users of bulk reclaimed water. Reclaimed water Is distributed to Town of Cary and NIH. The
facility also utilizes reclaimed water for various uses around the facility.
The facility monitors pH, flow, residual chlorine, BCD, NH3-N, TSS, Fecal Colifonn, and Turbidity. Monitoring requirements
are aligned with the facilities NPDES permit. Fecal colifonn and total residual chlorine are sampled at the reclaimed pump
station. The monitoring and reporting requirements are being met. Random months of NDMR forms were compared against
lab bench sheets with no errors noted.
The performance standards specified in the permit were being met, including effective maintenance and operation of the
system. In addition, all requirements were being met for labeling, color -coding, and spacing of the various elements of the
reclaimed water system. Appropriate signage Is also Installed in areas where reclaimed water is used. The facility maintains
a map of the system. Employee training documents on the use of reclaimed water were reviewed and are compliant with
permit requirements. An Operation and Maintenance Plan for the reclaimed system is on site and Is compliant with permit
requirements.
All monitoring equipment appeared to be well maintained and functioning property. The chlorination and transfer equipment
appear well maintained. The storage tanks, pumps, and other reclaimed components all appeared to be well maintained. The
reclaimed water system flowmelers and turbidimeters were last calibrated on various dates in 2018 and 2019 by CITI LLC.
The facility diverts water from the reclaimed system if turbidity reaches 3 NTU.
Overall, the reclaimed water generation and distribution appeared to be extremely well maintained.
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Permit: WQ0032821 Owner- Facility: Durham County
Inspection Date: 09/11/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Typo
Yes No NA NE
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Infiltration System
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Treatment
Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (If no, note below.)
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal colifonn results Indicate proper disinfection?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible?
❑
❑ E ❑
If tablets, are tablets present?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
❑
❑ ❑
If UV, are extra UV. bulbs available?
❑ ❑ ❑
If UV, is the UV Intensity adequate?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is it a dual feed system?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
❑
❑ ❑ E
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
❑
❑ ❑
If yes, then what Is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-=_)
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
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Permit: W00032821 Owner- Facility: Durham County
Inspection Data: 09/11/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a copy of current permit available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are Flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Are annual soil reports available?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If so, has it been applied?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are operational logs present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
U ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment
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