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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0040355_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20161219PAT MCCRORY Governor s_$ DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary S. SAY ZIMMERMAN waterResources Director ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY December 19, 2016 Eunice Tingle Royal Oaks -Springdale Country Club 200 Golfwatch Rd. Canton, NC 28716 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Royal Oaks -Springdale Country Club Permit No: NCO040355 Haywood County Dear Ms. Tingle: On November 30, 2016 Dan Boss and I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) of the NPDES Discharge Permit that serves the Springdale Country Club. Based on records reviewed, on -site evaluation and interviews with staff, the system was determined to be in compliance with Permit NC0040355. During the inspection there were a few maintenance items discussed that should be addressed to help maintain continued compliance. Please refer to the inspection report for additional observations and recommendations. Also of note, the Laboratory Certification Group was notified that samples from November 16, 2016 did not meet preservation criteria upon arrival in the laboratory. The temperature, for the samples on the day in question, was >6 degrees Celsius. All 24-hour composite samples are to be maintained <_ 6 degrees Celsius during the entire composition time and immediately placed on ice for transportation to the laboratory. During the inspection, the sample refrigerator read.5 degrees Celsius and appeared to be operating normally. It is good practice to have thermometers calibrated at least annually to maintain accuracy of measurement. If samples are not being maintained 5 6 degrees Celsius during composition, the refrigerator may not be able to adequately cool the amount of effluent being collected. The assistance of Gifford Raulerson (ORC) and Mike Deaver (Springdale Maintenance) in conducting the inspection was greatly appreciated. If you should have any questions or additional information is needed, please feel free to contact me at 828-296-4500. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality J Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 Sincerely, Mikal Willmer Environmental Specialist Asheville Regional Office Enclosed: Inspection Report 15A NCAC 02T.0403 Permitting by Regulation cc: MSC 1617-CentralFiles-Basement Asheville Files Gifford Raulerson, BORC G:\WR\WQ\Haywood\Wastewater\Minors\Springdale Country Club 40355\1nspect. November 30, 2016\CEI letter 11-30-16.doc United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 3-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES _ yorno/day, Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type 1 U 2 LJ 3 I NCO040355 I11 12 16,11/30 17 18 1 C I 19 1 .c I 201. I 21111111 111111111 11 L111111111111111111111111 I6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----Reserved 67 [ ......... 70 [_j 71 u 72 1„ I 73I1 I 174 751 11 1 1 I 1 I80 LJ 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 Permit Number) - 09:30AM 16/11/30 11/07/01 Springdale Country Club WWrP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Springdale Country Club Canton NC 28716 10:30AM 16/11/30 16/01/31 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 Gifford C Raulerson,200 Golfwatch Rd Canton NC 26716//828-235-6451/ Contacted Yes - Section Q Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) .. Permit ._ ® Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports ® Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal 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 Slgnatuu�jrre(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone add Fax Numbers Date Daniel J Boss ARO WQ//828-296-4658/ Mikal Willmar ARO WQ//828-296-4686/ 12.1k-tom Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers .qq Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NC0040355 11 12 16/11/30 17 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspectors, Dan Boss and Mika[ Willmer with the Asheville Regional Office (ARO) conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) of the Springdale Country Club Wastewater Treatment Plant on 11/30/2016. Gifford Raulerson (ORC) and Mike Deaver (Springdale Country Club Maintenance) were present and assisted in the inspection. Several of the treatment units are no longer in use or are repurposed. Currently the EQ basin is not being used for flow equalization. The basin is full and feeds into the splitter box before distribution into the 0.015 and 0.025 MGD aeration basins. An old tertiary filter is now used as a facultative digester. The facility does not have standby power, but the ORC believes there is adequate holding capacity in the event of a power failure. During the inspection there were a few maintenance items discussed that should be addressed to help maintain continued compliance. *The last inspection conducted on 12/11/2013 indicated the facility still had rust issues and should be repainted to extend the overall lifespan of the plant. Rust was still evident in the aeration basins and EQ basin during the most recent inspection. Inspectors suggested, at a minimum, the 0.025 and 0.015 MGD package plants should be repainted. *As mentioned in the previous inspection, the roof of the main building should be repaired to prevent further water intrusion and degradation. Currently there is only one small shed to house the composite sampler. *Access should be maintained to the effluent pipe for routine monitoring and maintenance. While inspectors were able to see the outfall, overgrown brush and thorns made accessing the pipe difficult. *All floats and alarms for the EQ basin should be kept in working order. Maintenance of the deemed collection system was also discussed during the inspection. Mr. Deaver stated they had a root issue in the past, but have used RotoRooter any time an issue arises. Previous limit violations mentioned upsets possibly due to chemicals and cleaning products being dumped down the drain. ORC and Springdale staff were unable to determine the root cause of the previous BOD violations. Mr. Deaver and Mr. Raulerson mentioned they sent out literature to residents about ten years ago, but have not recently. Discussed the need for distributing educational material at least twice a year. There are approximately 30 full time residents. A copy of the regulations pertaining to deemed collection systems is attached. Page# Permit: NCO040355 Owner - Facility: Springdale Country Club WwrP Inspection Date: 11/a0/2016 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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Recommended the two primary aeration basins be repainted to extend the life of the treatment plant. The building that houses the flow meter and sample fridge is in good condition The main building that housed paperwork at one time is still in need of repair. ORC stated the plantonly needs solids hauled once a vear due to low flow. Last pumped at the end of September 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? ❑ ® ❑ ❑ # 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? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: New permit is currentiv in review. Existing permit lists only three package plants. There are actually four total. Two 0.0075 MGD. one 0.025 MGD and a 0.015 MGD The plants actual treatment units should be clarified in future permits Record Keeping - Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? IN ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ! ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? i ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Page# 3 Permit: N00040355 - Owner -Facility: Springdale Country Club WWrP Inspection Dale: 11130/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping - Yes No NA NE (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD. permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Analytical reports and COCs were available for review during the inspection. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE 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: Rust evident, but there did not appear to be an issue with solids in the EQ and Aeration Basins. Solids from bar screen are disposed of in the.dumpster. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Comment: The plant has one 20.000 gallon EQ basin. Aeration is set on a timer. ORC stated he did not use the EQ basin for flow equalization. Audible and visual high water alarms are not operable. The basin was full and was flowing into the splitter box before distribution into the aeration basins. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Page# 4 Permit: NCO040355 Inspection Date: 11/30/2016 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? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Comment: minutes. Owner -Facility: Springdale Country. Club VWVfP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are weirs level? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? - ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ i ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately %. of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ Cl N Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ j Page# 5 Permit: NCO040356 Inspection Date: 11/30/2016 Aerobic Digester # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Omer • Facility: Springdale Country Club wwrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Comment: The digester is a tertiary filter no longer in use. Can be aerated. but It is currently being used as a facultative digester. Very little solids due to low flow conditions No apparent odor coming from digester. Water appeared clear. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Tablet chlorinator was in use and operational. There are two chlorination tubes but only one was in use at the time of the inspection De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders?, - . # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Yes No NA NE Tablet IN ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑. ❑ ■,-❑. ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 Comment: Dechlorination chamber was in use and operational. There are two dechlorination tubes, but only one was in use at the time of the inspection Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? i ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ . ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NCO040355 Inspection Date: 11/3012016 Flow Measurement - Effluent Owner -Facility: Springdale Country Club WWiP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Comment: The ultrasonic flow meter was last calibrated 4/19/2016 by Thurman Horne.. Meter read 0.3 GPM at the time of the inspection Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Inspectors were able to visually see the pipe Mr. Raulerson and Mr. Deaver were aware of the effluent pipe location. The area leading down to the effluent pipe was overgrown. Inspectors asked the ORC and Mr. Deaver to clear a path down to the effluent pipe for routine maintenance and monitoring. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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 ® ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: The sample fridge was at 5.0 degrees Celsius at the time of the inspection. Tubing appeared clean and well maintained. Very little flow present. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is the generator tested under load? ❑ ❑ i ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Currently the WWTP does not have standby power. Mr. Raulerson believes there is adequate storage capacity in the event of a power failure. The plant has an average flow of 3000 GPD. Page# 7 15ANCACO2T.0403 PERNKMiGBYREGULATION (a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division approved average daily flow less than 200,000gallonsper day are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided the system meets the crrteriainFWe.0113of this Subchapter and all specific criteria required in this Rule: (1) The sewer systemis effectively maintained and operated at alltimes to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards. (2) A map of the sewer systerrhas been developed and is actively maintained. (3) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and implemented. (4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system(i.e., remote alarm system)areinspectedby the pemrrittee or its representative every day (i.e., 365 days per year). Pump stations thatareconnected to a telemetry system are inspected at least once per week. (5) High -priority sewers are inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every skimnths and inspections are documented. (6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer systemic conductedat least once per year. (7) Overflows and bypasses are reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 0213.0506(a), and public notice is provided as required by GS.143-215.1C. (8) A (tease Control Programis in place as follows: (A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Crease Control Program shall include at leastbi- annual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users andthe legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if necessary,of grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. (B) - For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at leastbi- annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection systemby the permittee or its representative. (C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A) and(B) -- - -- - of this Subparagraph if neces a ary to prevent greas e-related s anitary a ewer overflows. (9) Right-of-ways and easements are maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipmx m accessibility. (10) D'ocumentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule foranmhmmofthwe years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system (b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility where the domestic wastewater contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed perritted. (c) The Directormay determine that a collection systemshould not be deemed to be permitted in accordance with this Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this Subchapter. History Note: Authority G.S.143-215.1(a); 143-215.3(a); 143-215.9B; E,f' September 1, 2006.