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Home My WebLink AboutNC0060691_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191230ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Mr. Sean Peters MVP Group International, Inc. 435 Gentry Road Elkin, NC 28621 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality December 30, 2019 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection MVP Group International, Inc. WWTP NPDES Permit # NCO060691 Surry County Dear Ms. Peters: A Compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed by North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC DWR) staff person, Justin Henderson on December 3, 2019. Mr. Don Taylor, Facilities Manager, and Hal Transou, ORC, were present during this inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of the facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. While this inspection mostly reflects compliance with the subject permit, the following items of concern warrant your attention and action: 1) The location of Outfall 002 was unknown and unable to be inspected during this inspection. To allow for complete inspection of the wastewater treatment system authorized by the subject permit, the location of all components of the treatment system shall be identified. Please determine the location of Outfall 002 and notify this office upon making this determination. 2) Failure to maintain a copy of the current permit, residual removal records, and copies of laboratory analysis for the required effluent monitoring on -site. While these records were subsequently provided to this office after the date of this inspection, they should be maintained and available for review upon request in accordance with Permit Condition Part II. Section D. (6.). 3) Reportedly, effluent associated with Outfall 001 directly discharges into a sedimentation/storage lagoon located on -site. The static water level within this sedimentation/storage lagoon remains below the discharge level of the associated riser pipe, thus a discharge to waters of the State does not occur per Don Taylor, Facilities Manager, and Hal Transou, ORC. However, should a discharge occur, the effluent would subsequently discharge to an Unnamed Tributary (UT) to the Yadkin River as opposed to the permitted discharge point for Outfall 001 as indicated in the subject D North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources EQ�p Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NORTH CAROLINA � o•o•°"•mme""°"^•"vin"•i� /� 336.776.9800 permit. A Permit Correction shall be requested to reconcile this discrepancy, and to prevent the potential of illegal discharge violations being incurred in the future. 4) The Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee, authorized by Permit Condition Part II Section B. (14.), was overdue at the time of this inspection. While, payment for this fee has since been received by the Division, future payments shall be received within 30-days of receipt of invoice to prevent incurring future violations related to overdue fees. 5) Excessive woody vegetation was observed growing on the earthen embankments associated with the sedimentation/storage lagoon. Failure to properly maintain earthen embankments, to prevent the growth of woody vegetation, and the habitation of burrowing mammals may result in seepage of effluent. It is strongly recommended that all woody vegetation existing on the earthen embankment of 4-inches in diameter or less be removed and regrowth prevented to protect the integrity of the embankment as well as the lagoon's liner. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: LOw, -T 15mJ r 145B49E225C94EA... Lon Snider, Asst. Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ enc: Inspection Report cc: Don Taylor, Facilities Manager- dontaorrkMypgroupint.com Hal Transou, ORC- hal.transou(absuez.com Laserfiche Files (electronic copies) 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 NC0060691 111 12 I 19/12/03 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 19/12/03 19/01/01 MVP Group International 430 Gentry Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Elkin NC 28621 12:30PM 19/12/03 23/12/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Hal W Transou/ORC/910-835-9817/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Wayne Gentry,430 Gentry Rd Elkin NC 28621//336-527-2241/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 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 Justin L Henderson DocuSigned by: L DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/ 12/20/2019 0 s v , �t,1�,�i tAbV D51F3525961`8113496... Signature of Management Q A RSigned by: Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 12/30/2019 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO060691 I11 121 19/12/03 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Dear Ms. Peters: A Compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed by North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NC DWR) staff person, Justin Henderson on December 3, 2019. Mr. Don Taylor, Facilities Manager, and Hal Transou, ORC were present during this inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of the facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. While, this inspection mostly reflects compliance with the subject permit, the following item of concern warrants your attention and action: 1) The location of Outfall 002 was unknown and unable to be inspected during this inspection. To allow for complete inspection of the wastewater treatments system, authorized by the subject permit, the location of all components of the treatment system shall be identified. Please determine the location of Outfall 002 and notify this office upon making this determination. 2) Failure to maintain a copy of the current permit, residual removal records, and copies of laboratory analysis for the required effluent monitoring on -site. While these records were provided to this office subsequently after the date of this inspection, they should be maintained and available for review upon request in accordance with Permit Condition Part II. Section D. (6.). 3) Reportedly, effluent associated with Outfall 001 directly discharges into a sedimentation/storage lagoon located on -site. The static water level within this sedimentation/storage lagoon remains below the discharge level of the associated riser pipe, thus a discharge to waters of the State does not occur per Don Taylor, Facilities Manager, and Hal Transou, ORC. However, should a discharge occur the effluent would subsequently discharge to an Unnamed Tributary (UT) to the Yadkin River as opposed to the permitted discharge point for Outfall 001 as indicated in the subject permit. A Permit Correction shall be requested to reconcile this discrepancy, and to prevent the potential of illegal discharge violations being incurred in the future. 4) The Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee, authorized by Permit Condition Part II Section B. (14.), was overdue at the time of this inspection. While, payment for this fee has since been received by the Division, future payments shall be received within 30-days of receipt of invoice to prevent incurring future violations related to overdue fees. 5) Excessive woody vegetation was observed growing on the earthen embankments associated with the sedimentation/storage lagoon. Failure to properly maintain earthen embankments, to prevent the growth of woody vegetation, and the habitation of burrowing mammals may result in seepage of effluent. It is strongly recommended that all woody vegetation, existing on the earthen embankment, of 4-inches in diameter or less be removed and regrowth prevented to protect the integrity of the embankment as well as the lagoon's liner. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800. Page# Permit: NCO060691 Inspection Date: 12/03/2019 Owner - Facility: MVP Group International 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: Permit (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? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Outfall 001 discharges to an UT to Yadkin River as opposed to the Yadkin River indicated by the Permit description. Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Screenings are removed at same frequency that digestor is pumped. Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Page# 3 Permit: NCO060691 Inspection Date: 12/03/2019 Aeration Basins Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Comment: Owner - Facility: MVP Group International Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Primary 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth) 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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: There is no back-up power available at this facility. The Facility Manager indicated that operations would be shut down in the event of an extended power outage thus no wastewater would be expected to be generated. Page# 4