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Home My WebLink AboutNC0035157_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200110DocuSign Envelope ID: B7296669-CD4C-4444-A400-1E1665FF07ED ROY COOPER c�rnrrnar K41CHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 9759 3349 Return Receipt Requested Frederic H Leonard McDowell County Adult Care One LLC PO Box 1257 Marion, NC 28752-1257 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NORTH CAROLINA €nvfronmentcl QaWlry January 10, 2020 Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0024 Permit No. NCO035157 Cedarbrook Residential Center McDowell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Cedarbrook Residential Center on January 8, 2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0035157. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation De -chlorination No tablets were observed in the de -chlorination tube during the inspection. The tubes must contain tablets in contact with effluent at all times. The chlorine contact chamber was also observed to be leaking significantly where the pipe exited to the chamber. Repair this leak so the system is water tight. Sand Filters (Low rate) Significant ponding was observed in approximately 1/3 of the sand filter surface during the inspection. The dosing pump timer should be adjusted to avoid hydraulic overloading. The filter distribution lines (and possibly the distribution box) need to be re -leveled to optimize even distribution of the wastewater. Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. North CarotnsDepart rnentafEnvironmentalQvali[y I OiAsionofWater Resources .shevdle Regonal Office 1 2090 V.S. 70 ft3 ay I Sw nanos. North Carolrna 23773 wA.....c.« 32S-96A500 DocuSign Envelope ID: B7296669-CD4C-4444-A400-1E1665FF07ED To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 15 days upon your receipt of this Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified issues, if applicable. 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. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: 7E617A38285848C... G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Ec: WQS-ARO Server LF G:\WR\WQ\McdoweI Mastewater\Minors\Cedarbrook Residential Center 35157\Jan 2020 CEI\202001120 NC0035157 CEI.Docx NarthCarolinaDepartmentofEnvironmerttalQuad rty I OimsbaofWater Resources Ashevdle Regonal Office 1 2090 V.S. 70 ft3 ay I Sw nanos. North Carolina 23773 w.:.,. 32S—wj6A500 DocuSign Envelope ID: B7296669-CD4C-4444-A400-1E1665FF07ED 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 2 15 1 3 I NC0035157 I11 12 I 20/01/09 I17 18 LC 19 s 201 I 211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 I66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved -------- 67 I I 70 I I 71 ItyIn, � I 72 � u I 73 I � I 74 75I III I I I I80 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 permit Number) 12:OOPM 20/01/09 15/01/01 Cedarbrook Residential Center NCSR 1763 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Nebo NC 28761 01:OOPM 20/01/09 19/12/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data HI Kenneth M Deaver/ORC/828-289-9380/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Eliot Godfrey,PO Box 1257 Marion NC 28752//828-652-4633/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review 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 Linda S Wiggs DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ 1/10/2020 Timothy H Heim DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4665/ Lriwo{L 1 tl iW4 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date oo..Sig— nv: 1/10/2020 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: B7296669-CD4C-4444-A400-1E1665FF07ED NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 31 NCO035157 I11 121 20/01/09 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim and Linda Wiggs of the Asheville Regional Office performed a routine Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the facility on January 8, 2020. Fred Leonard (Owner and Permittee) was present and assisted with the inspection. The facility had recently undergone significant repair/rehabilitation efforts and requires additional work to be fully compliant. The following items were noted during the inspection: The dosing pump for the sand filter is currently set to operate once per day. This is resulting in hydraulic overload of the sand filters media. The pump timer should be reset to apply smaller doses multiple times a day so as not to produce ponding. Optimize (raise) the height of the pump intake in the septic tank to avoid transferring solids to the filter bed. Significant ponding was observed in approximately 1/3 of the sand filter surface during the inspection. The filter distribution lines (and possibly the distribution box) need to be re -leveled to optimize even distribution of the wastewater. No tablets were observed in the de-chlor tube during the inspection. The de-chlor tubes must contain tablets in contact with effluent at all times. The chlorine contact chamber was also observed to be leaking significantly where the pipe exited to the de-chlor chamber. Repair this leak so the system is water tight. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: B7296669-CD4C-4444-A400-1E1665FF07ED Permit: NCO035157 Owner -Facility: Cedarbrook Residential Center Inspection Date: 01/09/2020 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: The facility has recently performed significant repair/rehabilitation work to the sand filter and underdrain system. The system still requires hydraulic balancing for optimal operation and longevity. Secure all hatches and system components which may present a hazard to residents of the facility. Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The dosing pump for the sand filter is currently set to operate once per day. This is resulting in hydraulic overload of the sand filters media. The pump timer should be reset to apply smaller doses multiple times a day so as not to produce pondinq. Reset the pump timer for optimal dosing. Optimize (raise) the height of the pump intake in the septic tank to avoid transferring solids to the filter bed. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Significant pondinq was observed in approximately 1/3 of the sand filter surface during the inspection. The dosing pump timer needs to be adjusted as described above. The filter distribution lines (and possibly the distribution box) need to be re -leveled to optimize even distribution of the wastewater. Even application of wastewater of over the filter bed should eliminate pondinq, improve treatment, and prolong the life of the filter media. Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: B7296669-CD4C-4444-A400-1E1665FF07ED Permit: NC0035157 Inspection Date: 01/09/2020 Owner -Facility: Cedarbrook Residential Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: No tablets were observed in the de-chlor tube during the inspection. The de-chlor tubes must contain tablets in contact with effluent at all times. 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