WQ0013398_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20020319

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0013398 Effective: 12/13/01 Expiration: 05/31/02 Owner: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sandpiper Bay WWTF
County: Brunswick 7407 Hermitage Ln
Region: Wilmington
Sunset Beach NC 28468
Contact Person: Sunny Wright Title: Contract ORC Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Anderson A Roseman Certification: 19609 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
WQ0021157 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC - Sunset Village West Phase 2 Sewer
Inspection Date: 03/19/2002 Entry Time: 12:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Dean Hunkele Phone: [phone] Ext.219
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment End Use -Irrigation Treatment Influent Pump Station
Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Return pumps
Storage
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 03/19/2002 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Overall, the plant appeared well maintained & operated. Filters: It did appear that the filters were not being back washed
frequently enough based on the amount of solids present on the top and remaining after running the backwash cycle in my
presence. Signs: Need to post the clubhouse with a sign indicating the use of treated wastewater on the courses. Need to
post the plant fencing with emergency contact information at the gate and facing the fairway adjacent to the plant/ponds in
case of an alarm condition. Lift Station: Needs installation of audible alarm and posting with emergency contact
information. Recommendations: 1. Recommend connecting high water alarms to the telemetry system already installed
for the turbidity meter. 2. Recommend permanent housing for the blowers for noise reduction and better protection from
the elements. 3. Recommend permanent cover over the back-up generator to protect it from the elements to help prolong
its life and reduce maintenance.
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Permit: WQ0013398
Inspection Date: 03/19/2002
Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Single Family Drip
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Infiltration System
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Reuse (Quality)
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:
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are floats/controls operable?
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Are audio and visual alarms available?
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Are audio and visual alarms operational?
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# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry operational?
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Comment
Treatment Barscreen
Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
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Are the bars spaced properly?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment:
Treatment Activated Sludqe Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 03/19/2002 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is activated sludge an acceptable color? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
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Are the weirs free of solids and algae?
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Is the scum removal system operational?
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Is the scum removal system accessible?
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Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level?
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Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
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Comment:
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
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Is the filter media the correct size and type?
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
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Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
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Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
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Comment:
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 03/19/2002 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)?
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Is the system properly maintained?
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If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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Is the chlorinator accessible?
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If tablets, are tablets present?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
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# Is it a dual feed system?
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
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Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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NDAR?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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Comment:
End Use -Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
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Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
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0 ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable?
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Is the site condition adequate?
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Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
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Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
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Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 03/19/2002 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?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Comment:
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