WQ0013398_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20140512

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0013398 Effective: 01/21/10 Expiration: 05/31/15 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, WW2,
Primary ORC: Sunny Wright
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Certification: 28813 Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
WQ0000783 S & B Maintenance Inc - S & B Maintenance Residuals Land Application
Program (D)
Inspection Date: 05/12/2014 EntryTime: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:15AM
Primary Inspector: Amanda L Gaines Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Kevin Rowland
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Phone :
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Use Records
Treatment Filters Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment
End Use -Irrigation Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 05/12/2014 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility is currently deemed compliant under permit W00013398.
At the time of the inspection the larger train had had an upset. Some blowers went out and caused the aeration basin to
drop in DO and kill of large amounts of bugs. This was also causing problems in the filters and the effluent was cloudy.
Turbidity was running around 15 at teh time of the inspection and was being diverted to the 5 day pond.
The smaller train was functioning properly.
Daniel Long still hauls the sludge for the facility, but it is now being taken to Conway for disposal.
The grease problem they were having at the facility seems to be under control. Mr. Long is now taking care of the grease
trap at the club house reataurant.
The control panel still hasn't been replaced. It is rusty and there are holes in the panel that allow bugs and animals access
to wiring. It is not critical at this point but should be addressed in the near future to avoid causing problems with the
functionality of the plant.
Generator and transfer switch functioning.
Alarm in EQ and visual alarm. No audible. An audible alarm would be recommended.
5 day pond FB was 2.5'
Irrigation pond FB was 4'
The irrigation fields were not observed at the time of the inspection. The SI operator was not present at inspection.
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Permit: WQ0013398
Inspection Date: 05/12/2014
Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Infiltration System
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Recycle/Reuse
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Single Family Drip
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Lagoon Spray, 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:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
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❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ 1:10 ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
0
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Is flowmeter operating properly?
0
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 05/12/2014 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Barscreen
Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris?
0
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Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
0
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Are the bars spaced properly?
0
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Is the unit in good condition?
0
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Comment:
Treatment Activated Sludqe
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
0
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Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
0
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Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
0
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Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
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Are Settleometer results acceptable?
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Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
0
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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?
0
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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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
0
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Is the scouring acceptable?
0
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Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility: 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 05/12/2014 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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:
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration pattern even? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
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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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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
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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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: 05/12/2014 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?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
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