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Home My WebLink AboutNC0060534_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191010DocuSign Envelope ID: 20ACEB12-FA77-4B6C-ADD6-E70B2C05E2CB ypFvy ROY COOPER r Ci4�frn4r .. K41CHAEL S. PECAN Serrerrrry LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA D:rerrar Fnvironmenral Quality October 10, 2019 James N Johnston City of Brevard 95 W Main St Brevard, NC 28712 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Brevard WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NC0060534 Transylvania County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Brevard WWTP on 10/09/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0060534. 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 Timothy Heim 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, IDocuSigned by: fiKA61#Aj (6k 082B1105A3CA418... 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\Transylvania\Wastewater\Municipal\Brevard WWTP 60534\Inspections\Oct 2019 CEI\20190909_NC0060534_CEI Ltr.Docx N"NCarokisDepartment ofEnvironmertndQusiay I OivisionofWateTResourres Ashevil ie Regional Off:ce 1 2090 U.S_ 70 }f imay I Sw nsmoa, North CamZn 23773 '� 82S 296-4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: 20ACEB12-FA77-4B6C-ADD6-E70B2C05E2CB 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 IF I 3 I NC0060534 111 12 I 19/10/09 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 I 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 131 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 671 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I I80 u I� 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) 10:OOAM 19/10/09 17/05/01 Brevard WWTP 3226 Wilson Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Pisgah Forest NC 28768 01:OOPM 19/10/09 21/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Emory Gaine Owen/ORC/828-883-8461/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted James N Johnston,95 W Main St Brevard NC 28712H828-884-2770/8288842358 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4665/ D Sig dby: 1 "6Ki 10/10/2019 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 1 [D—Signed by: pry )I, - 10/10/2019 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 20ACEB12-FA77-4B6C-ADD6-E70B2C05E2CB NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO060534 I11 121 19/10/09 117 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a routine Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the facility on October 9, 2019. Emory Owen (ORC) assisted with the inspection. The facility was generally well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. The following items were noted during the inspection: One of the wash water pumps for the belt -press has a minor seal leak and should be repaired. The facility has seen a significant increase in solids processing correlating to increased production at Oscar Blues. Continue to communicate with the industry about future production increases to make sure adequate solids processing equipment is available. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 20ACEB12-FA77-4B6C-ADD6-E70B2C05E2CB Permit: NCO060534 Owner - Facility: Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 10/09/2019 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 20ACEB12-FA77-4B6C-ADD6-E70B2C05E2CB Permit: NC0060534 Owner - Facility: Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 10/09/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: Rotating Biological Contactor Yes No NA NE Is the unit free of excessive sloughing of growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are media panels in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 4