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Home My WebLink AboutNC0060224_Inspection_20200106DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FBE3734-9808-45E2-BDE4-EF29BB6A67A4 ROY COOPED G&v-�rr1ar K41 HAEL S. R.EGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER i rwfar Jonas Ridge Adult Care George Ware PO Box 519 Newland, NC 28657-0519 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 06, 2020 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCO060224 Burke County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP on 11/20/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0060224. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please pay attention to the items noted in the summary area of the Report. Particularly, the Permit renewal is past due; if this is not received in Raleigh by January 31, 2020 you will be operating without a Permit. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: -.tiwol,� wl. rr. 6C38CDE 295CF449.... Linda Wiggs Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Ec: ARO Server, LF G:\WR\WQ\Burke\Wastewater\Minors\Jonas Ridge Adult Care 60224\Inspections\11.20.2019 Insp\20200106_NCO060224_CSI.rtf Nortl:Csro;!raDepartnentofErv:ronmenta.Quairty I DiuistnofWater Resources Ash.--v;;:e Regiona:0ffice 1 2090 U.S. 70 1-0glm-sy I Swannsros, North Csro:ars 2377S DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FBE3734-9808-45E2-BDE4-EF29BB6A67A4 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 NCO060224 111 12 I 19/11/20 I17 18 Lam] 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 B1 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) 12:30PM 19/11/20 15/04/01 Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP NC Hwy 181 INExit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Jonas Ridge NC 28641 02:OOPM 19/11/20 20/01/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted George W Ware,PO Box 519 Newland NC 286570519//828-387-1959/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review 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 DS Linda S Wiggs EW DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer DS Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 1/6/2020 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FBE3734-9808-45E2-BDE4-EF29BB6A67A4 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO060224 I11 121 19/11/20 117 18 I S Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The Inspector, Linda Wiggs, met with the ORC Josh Cagle and BORC Jadd Brewer. The WWTP is aged with apparent rust issues. Photo documentation was sent to the Inspector since the inspection showing patch repairs of the rust. Given the age of the WWTP the Owner needs to keep in mind the life expectancy of these facilities and have a long-term financial plan for replacement. Management of influent debris was not acceptable at the time of the inspection. Influent debris removed from the manhole cannot be filtered through buckets with hole in them on the ground. This method needs to be moved so no wastewater or waste debris comes into contact with the ground; we discussed staging this over the EQ. The ORC sent photo documentation of changes to this practice that are acceptable. The Permit expires January 31, 2020, renewal application is required to be submitted 180 days prior to expiration. If a renewal is not received, then on January 31, 2020 Jonas Ridge is technically discharging without a permit. Solids management is an integral part of operating a WWTP in compliance. The level of solids in the plant were elevated; the blanket was 5' of 8' depth, the settleability test was 800 ml of 1000 ml, the ORC stated WAS takes place — every 3 weeks for —20 minutes, the pumper truck removes solids —4-5 times /year; ORC stated the last pump was this month 11/2019. Effluent samples were obtained: BOD — 2.7 mg/I TSS — 6.2 mg/I Fecal Coliform - <1 col/100ml NH3 — 0.04 mg/I Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FBE3734-9808-45E2-BDE4-EF29BB6A67A4 Permit: NCO060224 Owner - Facility: Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP Inspection Date: 11/20/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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: See summary. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 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: Requested renewal be submitted. 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FBE3734-9808-45E2-BDE4-EF29BB6A67A4 Permit: NCO060224 Owner - Facility: Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP Inspection Date: 11/20/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: ORC DO meter indicated DO at 2.5 with air on. 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? ❑ ❑ 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 return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Blanket elevated at 5'. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 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: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3FBE3734-9808-45E2-BDE4-EF29BB6A67A4 Permit: NCO060224 Owner - Facility: Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP Inspection Date: 11/20/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # 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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Inspector obtained effluent samples, refer to summary for results. Page# 5