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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0011313_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200129DocuSign Envelope ID: 191BDA87-5667-4ED4-8A6D-E33EDE6A4291 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Dlreernr H Catherine Claussen Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC One Vance Gap Rd Asheville, NC 28805 NORTH CAROLINA En vrraninga tal Quality February 11, 2020 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Peppertree Resort WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0011313 Carteret County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Peppertree Resort WWTP on 1/29/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0011313. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please respond in writing to this office within 30 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the following issue(s): • Facility is showing signs of age and is heavily corroded. The wastewater treatment plant is in need of sandblasting, structural repairs and recoating along with any necessary repair or replacement of treatment components. North Cs{obna Department of Environmeatsd Quaiitp I Division of Water Resources ,�D,F.0-,i WdfmngwnRego naaOffice 1127 CarMaaiDrive Extensen I Wilwngton, North Caroina2S405 °'-\ 910-796-7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 191BDA87-5667-4ED4-8A6D-E33EDE6A4291 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Geoff Kegley with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at geoff.kegley@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, E-T DocuSigned by: oµ�cOA, for 7F141 E73B6F3456_ Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Fortin Contract Service DWR-Laserfiche Q�North Cafobns Department of Environmeatsd Qua;ity I Division of Water Resources WdfningtonR ionmOfhce 1 127 CarMin:!Diive Extensen 11i91m,ngton, North Caroina2S405 i 8 " 910-796-7215 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0011313 Effective: 11/15/18 Expiration: 09/30/23 owner: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Peppertree Resort WWTP County: Carteret 715 W Fort Macon Rd Region: Wilmington Atlantic Beach NC 28512 Contact Person: H Catherine Claussen Title: President Phone: 828-348-2505 Directions to Facility: From Wilmington, follow US 17N to NC 24 E to US 70E. Turn right on Atlantic Beach Causeway, Turn right on NC 58W, facility is on the left. System Classifications: WW2, Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Entry Time: 11:OOAM Primary Inspector: Geoff Kegley Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Use Records Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power Wells (See attachment summary) Exit Time: 12:30PM Phone: Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Barscreen Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Return pumps Page 1 of 7 Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A routine compliance inspection was performed with the assistance of Dan Fortin and company. Facility is showing signs of age and is heavily corroded. Operators have been working diligently to maintain functionality of the system, however sandblasting, structural repairs and recoating of the wastewater treatment plant is needed. See below for further notes and comments. A plan of action for repair is requested within 30 days. Page 2 of 7 Permit: WQ0011313 Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Infiltration System ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Reuse (Quality) ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Anoxic basin is not in use but being used as additional flow EQ. The original trains "1 and 2" have been taken offline as they are severely corroded and are reportedly scheduled for demolition. Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ 1:10 ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ 1:10 ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Calibration sticker not present but ORC provided documentation after inspection. Page 3 of 7 Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Auto transfer tested and is operational. Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is activated sludge an acceptable color? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Heavy corrosion is present on the aeration basins. Operators have worked hard to make repairs in the air header to bypass the worst corrosion and maintain some functionality. Aeration basins are in need of sandblasting, welding, repair and recoating. Currently transferring from one train to the other in preparation of this expected repair work. Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the weirs free of solids and algae? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Clarifiers are somewhat cloudy. Clarifiers are in need of sandblasting, welding, repair and recoating. Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page 4 of 7 Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter media the correct size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the air scour operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Clear well effluent prior to filters is cloudy. Effluent from sample port after the disc filters looked clear. Filters have auto backwash capability, but operators perform daily. Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ ❑ If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Is the system working? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the system properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chlorinator accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑ If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: UV system is inoperable. Effluent monitorina mostly indicates proper disinfection from usin chlorine disinfection in the old train's contact chamber. Severe corrosion is present in this structure and this should be considered a temporary solution. Repair or replacement with a proper disinfection contact chamber or new UV system needs to be installed. Page 5 of 7 Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ ❑ If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are operational logs present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Groundwater monitoring indicates some erratic ammonia and coliform exceedances. The Division will continue to monitor and evaluate these results. If future monitoring indicates increasing trends in constituents in downgradient monitoring wells, corrective action may be required. End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the crop cover acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site condition adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of runoff / ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 6 of 7 Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC Inspection Date: 01/29/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the application equipment present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: A new map was received during the 2018 permit renewal. This map indicates that several wells are improperly located outside of the compliance boundary. Page 7 of 7