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08/05/2015 13:53 336-9960326 R & A LABORATORIES PAGE 08/11 Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation) Form WPCSOCC NCAC 15A. 8G .0201 -Permittee Owner/Ofi'ieer Namc: Mailing Address: City: State:ve Zip: --2 7?r'-3 _ phone Email address: � d y�-��l�a � S Signature; -Ev 31y2pR5, .Date: ................. .. r...••. •..•• ......... ........... .......... ................• ...... ... ............• Facility Name: W'f f ; G Permlit #: 0 SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTFM! F0ci1 T Y 13e/ ,rode: Biological WWTF 1dL4l nl� ' Surface Irrigation Physical/Chemical Land Application Collection System: ............................................... •.......... •......................... Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Print Full Name: /Vwf-t7,E'u.! Certificate Type / Grade / N tuber: W W — ° �a 5� Work Phone�- r Signature: . Date:, 7�� "I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC d80 ,0204 and failing to do so can result in Iaisciplinary, Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." .. ............................................................... Sack -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Grade / Number: _ _0 7�7 1 Work Phone 2 L111 Signature: Date: 7 - "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Reaponsible Ch"r for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the RU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 080.0205 and fail ing to do so can result in DisciplinaryActions bywthe Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commissio ............ n." .............................. I., ............ I.............g . .................................. PC ...... Mail, fax or email the WSOCC,C ,,1618 Mail Service Center, Raley It N. C 27699-1618 . ... Fax . . . 919.715.2726... oronalto: `M� �t" Mail or faz a ropy to y/le Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh appropriate ,)regional Offlce: 2090 US .Rwy 70 225 Green St 610 E Center Ave 3800 Barrett Dr Swannanoa 28778 Fax: 828.299.7043 Suite 714 Fayetteville 28301-5043 Suite 301 Mooresville 28115 Raleigh 27609 Fax: 919.571.471.8 Phone.,828.296.4500 Fax:910.486.0707 Fax:704.663,6040 Phone:919.791.4200 Phone:910.433.3300 Phone:704.663.1699 Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 943 Washington Sq Mall 127 Cardinal Dr $85 Waughtown St Washington 27889 Wilmington 28405-2845 Winston-Salem 27107 Fax. 252.946.9215 Fix, 910.350.2004 Fax: 336.771.4631 Phone: 252.946.6481 Phone; 910.7%.7215 Phone: 336.771..5000 ReviW 03-2014 08/05/2015 13:53 336-9960326 R & A LABORATORIES PAGE 09/11 Facility Name: W S �c.� �,'c, 51-A-942) Permit #: 1VL oo Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Grade / Number: w L J 410 3SOWork Phone 4 a a - ft 9 AL/ Signature: f . ,s Date: "I certify that 1 agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and .regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 090.0205 and Ming to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." ...................................................... I .................................................... ................................... Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: i lJ 04 OAA.t`.14 t, [ s..l Certificate Type / Grade / Number: �rq Work Phone #: (3,_ Q1 q' — att5� Signature: 0 Bate: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and .Ming to do so can result In Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Grade / Number. 78 Work Phone #; .[; Z) z 3 Signature: Date: "I certifythat ee f6 rely degnation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and rogdMons pertaining to the respousibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in I SA NCAC 080.0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission." .......................................................................................................................... I.................. Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC) Print Full Name: Certificate Type / Grade / Number: _ Work Phone #: Signature: Date: "I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the lkeility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 1SA NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Comrtfimlon." Revised 03-2014 Graznak, Jenny From: Jay Fuller <jay_fuller@abss.k12.nc.us> Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 2:20 PM To: Graznak, Jenny Subject: Change Ms. Graznak, Received the report of 4/27/15 for the two schools that you inspected. Just to let you know that Johnny Rogers has retired from the school system. I am now the director for the school system. Can we change your contact person to myself? If you have any questions just let me know, Thanks Jay Fuller Director of Facilities and Maintenance Alamance-Burlington School System 307 Prison Camp Road, Graham, NC 27253 Office (336)570-6482 Fax (336) 570-6485 Cell (336)516-3322 lay /ullerAabss.k12.nc.us 1 1 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor April 24, 2015 Mr. Johnny Rogers Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP Alamance County Dear Mr. Rogers: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on April 22, 2015. Matt Smith, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current NPDES permit was available on site during the inspection. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) from April 2014 through February 2015 showed that all parameters were reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There were also no limit violations during this time period. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides plant operation and all analysis for monitoring requirements. ORC Matt Smith analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually (April 9, 2015). Daily calibration records, lab data, and DMRs were available for review during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated using data from the school's potable water meter. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and ultraviolet disinfection. Access to the sand bed and the LIV system is restricted to the general public by a chain link fence. No alarms are present. 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone: 336-776-98001 Intemet: www.ncwater.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper 6. Operations & Maintenance Ala mance-Burlington School System is responsible for maintenance at this treatment facility, including the sand bed. The sand bed has been looking increasingly worse since 2012. The black sand could be due to a malfunction in the dosing tank, which would need to be repaired. According to records, the dosing tank was pumped out in September and December 2014 at the request of the ORC due to potential issues. Please make this issue a priority, as contaminated sand will ultimately affect effluent quality if it isn't already. Once again, Ms. Graznak noted that the UV intensity monitor was turned off. Mr. Smith believes the school maintenance staff keeps it turned off to avoid alarms. However, all six UV bulb sensors were on and Ms. Graznak verified that the bulbs were operational. The ORC stated that maintenance staff cleans bulbs on a quarterly basis, and he documents this in his logbook. 7. Records/Reports The DMRs and lab data are maintained according to the permit. The daily operator logbook and the UV log/maintenance report are maintained in the locked shed at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the current permit, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. Mr. Smith takes thorough notes in his operator logbook regarding activities at the plant, including maintenance, cleaning, and sludge removal. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management typically pumps out the septic tank every year. The last pump -out occurred in on August 25, 2014. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. The effluent appeared clear on the day of the inspection. Please refer to the attached checklist for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, �'/'-Y-' jt�t �' Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc: WSRO Central Files Permit: N00045144 Owner -Facility: western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 04/22/2015 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: The sand bed has been looking increasingly worse since 2012. Please make this issue a priority, as contaminated sand will ultimately affect effluent quality if it isn't already. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The permit is up for renewal in 2016 Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCO045144 Owner -Facility: western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 04/22/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The ORC keeps logsheets for UV maintenance, temperature, and PH along with DMRs, lab data, and chains of custody. Everything is kept in a notebook. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is transmittance at or above designed level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Extra bulbs are stored at the maintenance shop. Once again, UV intensity monitor was turned off. ORC believes the school maintenance staff keeps it turned off to avoid alarms. Bulb sensors were on and bulbs were operational. 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? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ N ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Comment: The sand bed has been looking increasingly worse since 2012. The black sand could be due to a malfunction in the dosing tank, which would need to be repaired. According to records, the dosing tank was pumped out in September and December 2014 at the request of the ORC due to potential issues. Please make this issue a priority, as contaminated sand will ultimately affect effluent quality if it isn't already. 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? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Comment: Jenkins Waste Management typically pumps out the septic tank every year. The last pump -out occurred in on August 25, 2014. The ORC believes that there are no functional alarms for the system. Page# 5 Permit: NC0045144 Inspection Date: 04/22/2015 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Page# FMA MWENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor May 9, 2014 Mr. Johnny Rogers Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP Alamance County Dear Mr. Rogers: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on May 7, 2014. Matt Smith, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current NPDES permit was available on site during the inspection. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) from April 2013 through March 2014 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There was one violation of the daily Total Suspended Solids limit in December 2013 that resulted in a Notice of Deficiency. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides plant operation and all analysis for permit parameters. The ORC analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually (January 27, 2014). Daily calibration records, lab data, and DMRs were available for review during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated using data from the school's potable water meter. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and ultraviolet disinfection. The facility has a high level audio and visual alarm system for the septic and dosing tanks. Access to the sand bed and the UV system is restricted to the general public by a chain link fence. 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper S 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Matt Smith, R & A Labs, and Back -Up ORCs are Neal McDuffie and Glenn Price, also of R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System is responsible for maintenance at this wastewater treatment facility. The six UV bulbs are changed every 8,000 hours, according to a maintenance sticker in the UV shed. The bulbs are cleaned weekly by the ORC. Ms. Graznak noted that the UV intensity monitor was turned off at the time of the inspection, but the bulbs were on. One extra bulb was observed on site. Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the surface of the sand bed continues to be discolored, as was noted during compliance inspections in 2012 and 2013. The black appearance of the sand could be caused by algae or the possible release of sludge from the dosing tank. The ORC documented in the logbook on February 27, 2014 that the sludge blanket in the septic tank was 16 inches deep and 15 inches deep in the dosing tank. 7. Records/Reports The DMRs and lab data are maintained according to the permit. The daily operator logbook and the UV log/maintenance report are maintained in the locked shed at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the current permit, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. Mr. Smith takes thorough notes in his operator logbook regarding activities at the plant, including maintenance, cleaning, and sludge removal. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management typically pumps out the septic tank every year. The last pump -out occurred in September 2013. You may want to consider more frequent pump -outs to prevent losing solids to your sand bed and effluent. You may also want to contact Gary Hudson, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant in our office, at (336) 771-4954 or gary.hudson@ncdenr.gov to discuss these operational and maintenance issues with your system. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. The effluent appeared cloudy on the day of the inspection. Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc: WSRO Central Files x United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 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 INI 2' 5 I 31 NCO045144 111 121 14/05/07 117 18I C I 19 I s I 201 I L� L=! Remarks 2111111111 I III II I I I III IIII I I I 111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --- ------ —-------------- Reserved ---------------- ----- 67 I 169 70111 71 I I 72 I N S 73 L U 74 751 I I I I I I 180 __ �� 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) 10:35 AM 14/05/07 11/06/01 Western Alamanoe High School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1731 NC Hwy 87 N Elon College NC 27244 11:05 AM 14/05/07 16/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Matthew P Smith/ORC/336-414-8274/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Julie Masten,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC 272172916//336-438-4150/3365706643 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Find in/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 Jennifer F Grazznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ --lot Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 44".Y' /C�.M' ' s qA EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3I NCO045144 I11 121 14/05/07 I17 18I I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionalsheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary) 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the current NPDES permit was available on site during the inspection. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from April 2013 through March 2014 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There was one violation of the daily Total Suspended Solids limit in December 2013 that resulted in a Notice of Deficiency. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides plant operation and all analysis for permit parameters. The ORC analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually (January 27, 2014). Daily calibration records, lab data, and DMRs were available for review during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated using data from the school's potable water meter. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and ultraviolet disinfection. The facility has a high level audio and visual alarm system for the septic and dosing tanks. Access to the sand bed and the UV system is restricted to the general public by a chain link fence. 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Matt Smith, R & A Labs, and Back -Up ORCs are Neal McDuffie and Glenn Price, also of R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System is responsible for maintenance at this wastewater treatment facility. The six UV bulbs are changed every 8,000 hours, according to a maintenance sticker in the UV shed. The bulbs are cleaned weekly by the ORC. Ms. Graznak noted that the UV intensity monitor was turned off at the time of the inspection, but the bulbs were on. One extra bulb was observed on site. Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the surface of the sand bed continues to be discolored, as was noted during compliance inspections in 2012 and 2013. The black appearance of the sand could be caused by algae or the possible release of sludge from the dosing tank. The ORC documented in the logbook on February 27, 2014 that the sludge blanket in the septic tank was 16 inches deep and 15 inches deep in the dosing tank. 7. Records/Reports The DMRs and lab data are maintained according to the permit. The daily operator logbook and the UV log/maintenance report are maintained in the locked shed at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the current permit, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. Mr. Smith takes thorough notes in his operator logbook regarding activities at the plant, including maintenance, cleaning, and sludge removal. Page # 2 Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Westem Alamance High School Inspection Date: 05/07/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management typically pumps out the septic tank every year. The last pump -out occurred in September 2013. You may want to consider more frequent pump -outs to prevent losing solids to your sand bed and effluent. You may also want to contact Gary Hudson, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Consultant in our office, at (336) 771-4954 or gary.hudson@ncdenr.gov to discuss these operational and maintenance issues with your system. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. The effluent appeared cloudy on the day of the inspection. Page # 3 Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School r Inspection Date: 05/07/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n ❑ ■ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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? ■ n ❑ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ■ ❑ (if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ Cl ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ n ❑ Page # 4 • % Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 05/07/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? n ■ n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? Q ❑ ❑ ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ 0 Comment: The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? n n n ■ Is UV intensity adequate? n ❑ n ■ Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n Q n Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? n ■ n n Comment: The effluent appeared cloudy on the day of the inspection. Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Jenkins Waste Management typically pumps out the septic tank every year. The last pump -out occurred in September 2013. You may want to consider more frequent pump -outs to prevent losing solids to your sand bed and effluent. Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn ■non n0n■ 0000 Page # 5 Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 05/07/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the surface of the sand bed continues to be discolored, as was noted during compliance inspections in 2012 and 2013. The black appearance of the sand could be caused by algae or the possible release of sludge from the dosing tank. Page # 6 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environment and Natural Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office FILE ACCESS RECORD SECTION Lk)Q as jona!I Dpe*ddi 05. DATE/TIME kwi l oi.3 a- ((arn NAME -ap(o �p}�,,�a REPRESENTING Guidelines for Access: The staff of the -Winston-Salem Regional Office is dedicated to making public records in our custody readily available to the public for review and copying. We also have the responsibility to the public to safeguard these records and to carry out our day-to-day program obligations. Please read carefully the following before signing the form. 1. Due to the large public demand for file access, we request that you call at least a day in advance to schedule an appointment for file review so you can be accommodated. Appointments are scheduled between 9.00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Viewing time ends at 4-45 p.m. Anyone arriving without an appointment may view the files to the extent that time and staff supervision are available. 2. You must specify files you want to review. 3. Ther is no charge for 25 copies or less. If making more than 25 copies - there is a charge of . cents per page. (A page refers to a "single impression". A double sided copy is to be counted as 2 pages.) Costs for electronic copies will vary depending on the media type (diskette, tape, cd-rom), please see Receptionist for information regarding electronic copy charges. Payment is to be made by check, money order, or cash (see Receptionist). 4. FILES MUST BE KEPT IN THE ORDER YOU RECEIVED THEM. Files may not be taken from the office. No briefcases large totes etc are permitted in the file review area To remove, alter, deface, mutilate, or destroy material in one of these files is a misdemeanor for which you can be fined up to $500.00. 5. In accordance with General Statute 25-3-512, a $25.00 processing fee will be charged and collected for checks on which payment has been refused. 6. The customer must present a photo ID, sign -in, and receive a visitor sticker prior to reviewing files. FACILITY NAME 2 3 4 5 q A 3 AV Signature nd am-e o Firm/Business Dat Please attach a business card to this form if available COUNTY Time In Time Out Graznak, Jenny From: Graznak, Jenny Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 1:35 PM To: 'Robert Epting' Subject: RE: Western Alamance High School Average cfs = 424 Winter 7Q10 (7-year, 10 day low flow) = 62 Summer 7Q10 = 25 30Q2 (30-day, 2-year low flow) = 75 Jenny Graznak E-mail Address: ienny.raznak@ncdenr.ov NCDENR Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4960; fax (336) 771-4630 www.ncwaterguality.org E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Robert Epting [mailto:bobepting@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 1:21 PM To: Graznak, Jenny Subject: Re: Western Alamance High School Any idea what the 30Q10 is for the Haw River at the point of discharge? On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 12:56 PM, Graznak, Jenny <jenny.graznak kncdenr.gov> wrote: I understand your concerns. The facility is permitted for a flow of 11,500 gallons per day, but the average is 4,000 to 6,000 gallons per day during the school year. I will pull the Discharge Monitoring Reports for this facility and place them with the facility file for you to review as well. Jenny Graznak E-mail Address: ienny•praznak@ncdenr.gov NCDENR Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4960; fax (336) 771-4630 www.ncwaterguality.org E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Robert Epting [ma iIto: bobepting@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 12:42 PM To: Graznak, Jenny Subject: Re: Western Alamance High School Thank you Jenny, but I do not expect to want to copy anaything. I am most interested in learning what their average flows are, and how the "system" is put together and operates. I recall from my days on the EMC that there are many schools operate these 'old" sand filtered systems, and discharge their effluent to streams, and understand that this is often the only soilution (or was 40 years ago when this was built) available for rural schools. I am concerned about potential for failure and having to replace the system, as well as the pipe that crosses 1,000 feet of the pasture I am about to buy, as well as the impact on the river itself, as it is the eastern 2,000 feet of my property line. If it is a very low flow system, and its numbers have been consistently good, I won;t worry so much about the river, but I suppose I will always worry that very soon (after forty years) the system itself, and certainly the sewer main to the river, is going to fail and have to be replaced. I just want to see what I can learn from the file that may shed light on these concerns. Thanks for your help. W. 919 516-6615 On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Graznak, Jenny <jenny.graznakL,ncdenr. ov> wrote: Sure thing. I will have the file downstairs waiting for you. FYI, there is no charge for 25 copies or less. If making more than 25 copies, there is a charge of 2.5 copies per page. Thanks! Jenny Graznak E-mail Address: ienny�raznak@ncdenr.gov NCDENR Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4960; fax (336)771-4630 www.ncwaterguality.org E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Robert Epting [mailto:bobepting@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 12:33 PM To: Graznak, Jenny Subject: Re: Western Alamance High School Thanks Jenny, I plan to be over there to look at the file beween 9 and 11 am tomorrow. Bob Epting On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Graznak, Jenny <jenny. >raznak(ii)ncdenr.gov> wrote: Wednesday would be fine. I will be working out in the field that day, but I can leave the file with our administrative staff. Just let me know what time they should expect you and I will set up a "file review" for you. Thank you. Jenny Graznak E-mail Address: ienny.graznak@ncdenr.gov NCDENR Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4960; fax (336) 771-4630 www.ncwaterguality.org E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Robert Epting [mailto:bobepting@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 9:40 AM To: Graznak, Jenny Subject: Re: Western Alamance High School Dear Jenny, Thank you for this information. I would like to come over to Winston and look at the file, but with the closing set for April 25, only have early next week to accomplish that. Could I come on Wednesday? M On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Graznak, Jenny <j enny. 7ra�, znak(&ncdenr. ov> wrote: Good morning Mr. Epting, My supervisor Corey Basinger asked me to get in touch with you regarding Western Alamance High School's sand filter wastewater treatment system's compliance record over the last 3 years. This is what I found in their file: Notice of Deficiency for December 2013, exceedance of daily limit for Total Suspended Solids - Compliance Evaluation Inspection on May 29, 2013, no major problems, but found the following minor issues: o Most current version of permit was not on site during inspection. Old version was available. o Some discolored sand on bed needed to be removed and replaced with fresh, clean sand. - Compliance Evaluation Inspection on May 30, 2012, no major problems. o Some discolored sand on bed needed to be removed and replaced with fresh, clean sand. - Notice of Violation for February 2012, exceedance of daily limit for Total Suspended Solids - Notice of Violation for June 2011, exceedance of daily limit for Fecal Coliform - Compliance Evaluation Inspection on January 19, 2011, no major problems were noted. Please let me know if you would like to come see the facility file in our office. Or I am happy to make copies of anything in particular you would like to see. Jenny Graznak E-mail Address: ienny.gramak(a ncdear.gov NCDENR Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waut=htown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4960; fax (336) 771-4630 www.ncwateraua titv.or2 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Graznak, Jenny From: Graznak, Jenny Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 9:30 AM To: 'bobepting@gmail.com' Subject: Western Alamance High School Good morning Mr. Epting, My supervisor Corey Basinger asked me to get in touch with you regarding Western Alamance High School's sand filter wastewater treatment system's compliance record over the last 3 years. This is what I found in their file: - Notice of Deficiency for December 2013, exceedance of daily limit for Total Suspended Solids - Compliance Evaluation Inspection on May 29, 2013, no major problems, but found the following minor issues: o Most current version of permit was not on site during inspection. Old version was available. o Some discolored sand on bed needed to be removed and replaced with fresh, clean sand. - Compliance Evaluation Inspection on May 30, 2012, no major problems. o Some discolored sand on bed needed to be removed and replaced with fresh, clean sand. - Notice of Violation for February 2012, exceedance of daily limit for Total Suspended Solids - Notice of Violation for June 2011, exceedance of daily limit for Fecal Coliform - Compliance Evaluation Inspection on January 19, 2011, no major problems were noted. Please let me know if you would like to come see the facility file in our office. Or I am happy to make copies of anything in particular you would like to see. Jenny Graznak E-mail Address: jenny.graznak@ncdenr.sov NCDENR Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (336) 771-4960; fax (336) 771-4630 www.ncwaterguality.org E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties. f 41 4 - AL NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary March 14, 2014 Mr. Johnny Rogers, Maintenance Director Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFECIENCY (NOD-2014-LV-0025) NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Mr. Rogers: A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of December 2013 revealed the following violation of permit limits: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Total December 3, 2013 45 mg/I 46.8 mg/I Daily Maximum Suspended Exceeded Solids Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at (336) 771-5000 or at jenny.araznak .ncdenr.gov. cc: Central Files WSRO North Carolina Division of Water Resources, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-77146301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwater.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Sincerely, Sherri V. Knight, P.E. Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources None rthCarolina Naturally * � DMR Review Record Facility: k)Q�Vin-r�1Anl &W-e Permit No.: Pipe No.: H'+ &Oo( Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value Weeklv/Daily Violations MonthNear: D?c DO(3 % Over Limit Action Date Parameter Permit Limit Limit Type DMR Value % Over Limit Action Monitorinq Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Action Other Violations/Staff Remarks: supervisor Remarks: got �oD-aor�—Lv-DoaS Completed by: V P—�lf�� �jY�10�-- Date: 3 (O o�Q Assistant Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Date: Regional Supervisor Sign Off: Date:/��— r ' EFFLUENT Tms FEB 2 1 21114 NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045144 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH DecemberEB )1 DA3 FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Western Alamance High CLASS II COUNTY Alamance CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. 34 (List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Matthew Smith GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 987085 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE Mail ORIGINAL and O COP ECEIVED ATTN: CENTRAL FILES �ept. of ENA—, 99�� DIVISION OF WATER QUA ITY MA 0 SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENT R Winston-Salerr Y THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 CCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. Ite iorealOffl II i 111 I 11•II 11,1 II I 11, I 11 1 �ii� 11 11 11,11 11�� 11� II. I __ MRABelow o e _ Above Name And Units ? P IIm'+� ��� � ��4m•'�+.,�a` '�- x� ^�' `+ r ° ^ 3...y �d��i% , � ���'- �u� f i - .: � e .. � .,� "y^�.( ' �.., v ��adm(5� � b�Q�,�W' #Min ,. 'SSW, � k.,... @ �Aa$. "� 1�1 )i P _ �"ai .� .. s6t' .k .'&1 � a< � -, Em L � '�i�et"„M MM ..y" ...w .a.�a�6�1d �� do I P�9 `� I" it.,� r,,�a .:' �"; _ , B ��:• � �: � � :� -, , Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00) A' "A HCU R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary May 31, 2013 Mr. Johnny Rogers Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP Alamance County Dear Mr. Rogers: Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on May 29, 2013. Matt Smith, ORC, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of an older edition of the permit is kept in the locked UV shed at the facility. Please make sure that a copy of the current permit and effluent limitations and monitoring requirements are available on site. 2. Self -Monitoring 115t gram A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from April 2012 through March 2013 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There were also no limit violations during this time period. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides analysis for all permit parameters. R & A Labs staff analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually. Calibration records are maintained with the lab data and DMRs and were available during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and ultraviolet disinfection. The facility has a high level audio and visual alarm system for the septic and dosing tanks. Access to the sand bed and the UV system is restricted to the general public by a chain link fence. Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the sand bed had some sludge on the surface. This can happen as a result of a back-up in the septic tank. The sand must be removed and replaced. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarohna An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 1P 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Matt Smith, R & A Labs, and Back -Up ORC is Glenn Price, R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System is responsible for maintenance at this wastewater treatment facility. The six UV bulbs are changed every 8,000 hours, according to a maintenance sticker in the UV shed. The bulbs are cleaned weekly by the ORC. Ms. Graznak noted that the UV intensity monitor was turned off at the time of the inspection, but the bulbs were on. Ms. Graznak requested that the intensity monitor be turned on, and it read 100%. No extra bulbs were observed on site. 7. Records/Reports The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. The daily operations logbook and the UV log/maintenance report are maintained in the locked shed at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the permit, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. However, Ms. Graznak noted that the notebook has not been updated since 2012. Please make sure that all required information is readily available, complete, and current. Mr. Smith does, however, take excellent notes in his visitation log notebook regarding activities at the plant, including maintenance, cleaning, and septic hauling. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management works on contract to pump out the septic tank every summer. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WSRO — SWP Central Files — SWP r `Y United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 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-! 20I1 INI 2 I! 111 12I 13/05/29 17 18CI 19I1 C005144 I Remarks 2,I11111111111111111111111 IIII IIII 11111111 IIII 1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved---------------- 67 I 169 70 711 I 721 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180 ++-- 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) 11:00 AM 13/05/29 11/06/01 Western Alamance High School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1731 NC Hwy 87 N Elon College NC 27244 11:30 AM 13/05/29 16/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Glenn Fredrick Price//336-996-2841 / Matthew P Smith/ORC/336-414-8274/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Johnny Rogers,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC 272172916//336-438-4150/3365706643 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports 0 Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal 0 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 Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NC0045144 111 12, 13/05/29 117 18I d (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of an older edition of the permit is kept in the locked UV shed at the facility. Please make sure that a copy of the current permit and effluent limitations and monitoring requirements are available on site. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from April 2012 through March 2013 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There were also no limit violations during this time period. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides analysis for all permit parameters. R & A Labs staff analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually. Calibration records are maintained with the lab data and DMRs and were available during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and ultraviolet disinfection. The facility has a high level audio and visual alarm system for the septic and dosing tanks. Access to the sand bed and the UV system is restricted to the general public by a chain link fence. Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the sand bed had some sludge on the surface. This can happen as a result of a back-up in the septic tank. The sand must be removed and replaced. 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Matt Smith, R & A Labs, and Back -Up ORC is Glenn Price, R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System is responsible for maintenance at this wastewater treatment facility. The six UV bulbs are changed every 8,000 hours, according to a maintenance sticker in the UV shed. The bulbs are cleaned weekly by the ORC. Ms. Graznak noted that the UV intensity monitor was turned off at the time of the inspection, but the bulbs were on. Ms. Graznak requested that the intensity monitor be turned on, and it read 100%. No extra bulbs were observed on site. 7. Records/Reports The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. The daily operations logbook and the UV log/maintenance report are maintained in the locked shed at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the permit, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. However, Ms. Graznak noted that the notebook has not been updated since 2012. Please make sure that all required information is readily available, complete, and current. Mr. Smith does, however, take excellent notes in his visitation log notebook regarding activities at the plant, including maintenance, cleaning, and septic hauling. Page # 2 Permit: NC0045144 Inspection Date: 05/29/2013 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management works on contract to pump out the septic tank every summer. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Page # 3 ; Permit: NCO045144 Inspection Date: 05/29/2013 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ Q 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge f=1 D ■ fl Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NF (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0000 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? fl ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ■ n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? n ■ n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n Q Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n Q n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ 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? ■ Cl n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 1) n ■ 0 (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n 11 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n C1 11 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Q ■ 0 Q Page # 4 Permit: NCO045144 Inspection Date: 05/29/2013 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Ms. Graznak noted that the operations notebook has not been updated since 2012. Effluent Pipe 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? Comment: The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Disinfection - UV Are extra UV bulbs available on site? Are UV bulbs clean? Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: No extra bulbs were observed on site. Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Yes No NA NE nn■n Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE n■nn nnn■ ■nnn ■nnn nnn■ ■nnn Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn nnn■ Page # 5 Permit: NC0045144 Owner -Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 05/29/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) Comment: Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the sand bed had some sludge on the surface. This can happen as a result of a back-up in the septic tank. Yes No NA NE Page # 6 �r ,a= ® NC®E R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary June 1, 2012 Mr. Johnny Rogers Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NC0045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP Alamance County Dear Mr. Rogers: Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on May 30, 2012. Morgan Turner, ORC, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2011 and expires May 31, 2016. A copy of the permit is kept in the locked UV shed at the facility. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from April 2011 through March 2012 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There were violations of the permit's Fecal Coliform limit in June 2011 and Total Suspended Solids limit in February 2012. Our office has previously assessed these violations through separate correspondence. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides analysis for all permit parameters. R & A Lab's staff analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually. Calibration records are maintained with the lab data and DMRs and were available during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes a septic tank, a dosing tank, a surface sand filter, and an ultraviolet disinfection system. The facility has a high level audio and visual alarm system for the septic North Carolina Division of Water Quality Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771.46301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org a %fy� 44911 ® An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer `/ y 6l�sl� t`!� and dosing tanks. Access to the sand bed and the UV system is restricted to the general public by a chain link fence. 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Morgan Turner, R & A Labs, and Back -Up ORC is Ron Wall, R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System is responsible for maintenance at this wastewater treatment facility. Since the UV bulb is housed in a cylinder, keeping the UV bulb and inner cylinder clean is imperative. Bulbs are changed every 6,000 hours, according to a maintenance sticker in the UV shed. ORC stated that the UV bulbs are pulled out of the cylinder and hand - wiped clean every other month and that the bulbs are pulled out so the cylinder can be cleaned every 6 months. Ms. Graznak noted that the UV intensity monitor was not working at the time of the inspection, but the bulbs were on. Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection the sand bed had what appeared to be small amounts of sludge on the surface. The operator thought this was a result of failure to properly clean the filters on the dosing tank. The affected sand will need to be removed and replaced. 7. Records/Reports The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. The daily operations logbook and the UV log/maintenance report are maintained in the UV shed at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the permit, annual reports, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management works on contract to pump out the septic tank on a regular basis, typically every 6 months. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WSRO — SWP Central Files — SWP United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 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 INI 2 15 I 31 NCO045144 111 121 12/05/30 117 18I C I 19 I S I 20 I I Remarks 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67 I 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73 LLJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180 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) 10:00 AM 12/05/30 11/06/01 Western Alamance High School 1731 NC Hwy 87 N Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Elon College NC 27244 10:30 AM 12/05/30 16/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Morgan Lee Turner/ORC/336-996-2841/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Johnny Rogers,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC 272172916//336-438-4150/3365706643 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Find in/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 Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone�`a�-nd N,u�m/berrss�q/ D�att�e/q���f�/ /�F�/yax y b 1 4 _Y �I _ V L EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 N. w Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 05/30/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? n ■ n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection the sand bed had what appeared to be small amounts of sludge on the surface. The operator thought this was a result of failure to properly clean the filters on the dosing tank. The affected sand will need to be removed and replaced. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted,a new application? n n ■ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ o o n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ 00 n 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? ■ n ❑ n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Q ❑ ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ o n In Page # 4 . w . ~ Permit: NC0045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 05/30/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ Q fl 11 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? n ■ n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? nnn ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? n ■ n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n ■ n Is the flow meter operational? 00 ■ Q (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ n Comment: Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ D I] 0 Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n n n Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: The UV system does not show UV intensity. Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? Yes No NA NE Page # 5 Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School ~ Inspection Date: 05/30/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection the sand bed had what appeared to be small amounts of sludge on the surface. Effluent Sampling 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: Yes No NA NE 0 E 0 0 0 0 0 E Yes No NA NE 0n■0 ■n00 ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn Page # 6 Resources Dee Freeman Secretary May 8, 2012 Dr. Randy Bridges Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2012-LV-0244) NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: A review of the February 2012 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the following parameter: Parameter Date Reported Value Permit Limit Total Suspended Solids 2/2/2012 50 mg/I 45 mg/I Remedial actions should be taken to correct the cause(s) of this violation. The violations described above should be abated immediately and properly resolved. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations as described above be properly resolved. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Jenny Graznak at (336) 771-4960 (jenny.graznak ncdenr.gov) or myself at (336) 771-4963 (corey.basinger(cbncdenr.gov). Sincerely, I W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Central Files — SWP WSRO — SWP North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterqual4.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Nne orthCarolina Naturally EFFLUENT uA RECEIVED N.C.Dept. of ENR NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045144 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH- February YEAR MU 04 211 FACILITY NAME Alamance Countv Schools/Western Alamance High CLASS II COUNTY Alan ance CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. ' 34 Inston-Salem (List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form) - --- OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Morgan Turner GRADE III CERTIFICATION NO. 992198 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE * 0 Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY; 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 N /.7-- (SIGNATURr'OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. W Y c t` U 6i O F y F Q O a t cr =0 V CC 50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 00625 1 00630 FLOW v U E F uv disinfection ;Uax°D O a O d 9 o CA v O O o F• gg cip > C A e ern O y z i F h ccAbove L. Z y F Enter Parameter Code Name And Units Below EFF TRF a '5 a L of oe O c z F •y Z 1 z Weekly Weekly 2/Month 2/Month Monthly 2/Month 2/Month N/A Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly HRS HRS Y/B/N MGD a SU m /I m /1 m 1 a100/ml m /1 m /1 m /1 m /I m /I 2 (1 6 $0 ,- ah 41 0 2S 50 0 # 36a.. 2 0.0033 4 0.0053 �. .��'( k � _ 1l � *- �`-�; � �'�h'.:;1� i� si i� ➢ 3.�., .k�"7 ,.. ��� -� �..a a .�� � `. fifi d. 6 0.0010 T."° 77UYam. 7 e.: 8 0950 0.15 Y 0.0068 12.0 __ 1, u :: 0 •a own ' 10 0.0055 Aga 777 sffi ? s E 2;3#vg 12 0.0012 14 1210 0.15 Y 1 0.0070 11.0 6.70 PUMA 16 0950 0.15 Y 0.0040 5.19 1 8.33 1 <2 18 0.0009 M" 0.0009 Holiday----------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- J20 0940 0.15 Y 0.0057 12.0 5.34 4.5 24 0.0050 jr � 26 0.0017 C E .. ,4 s� ,•yV1J 3 . ui"4�w .T . �+a:- �� K. ba �=.: FE" e �k'. -..° `ro,*, 28 0.0033 R 21) �0 fit, O:000 xr z 30 m125 AVERAGE 0.0035 14.8 14.98 1 20.9 11 " 14fA7�il1ut7i111 oo! 4 .. �50'111" w �42:`I2$ ` O.O i MINIMUM 0.0009 14.0 6.40 5.19 125 4.5 <2 Monthly Limit 0.0115 =>6<9 30.0 1 30.0 200.0 N/A Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00) Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Facility: W. W"'(16j'ke V'S-Permit/Pipe No.: N 6CH5 I Month/Year 114 2,0(2— Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Date Date Weekly ail Violations Parameter Permit Limit/Tvpe DMR Value % Over Limit SO Monitoring Frequency Violations Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations (``4 6b c -- u 5 "TSS 51OP SC(ids 'i , Av\as 4-a,,L . Completed by: ��'V1►� VaDate: 2� "2- Regional Water Quality Supervisor Signoff: Date: �, NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 21, 2011 Dr. Randy Bridges Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations (JUNE 2011) NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of June 2011 revealed the following violation of permit limits: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal coliform 6/1/2011 400 # / 100 ml 2,400 # / 100 ml Daily Maximum Actions should be taken to avoid the recurrence of the above noncompliance problem. You should be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Central Files — SWP WSRO — SWP R & A Labs — Kernersville, NC North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-77146301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Nne orthCarolina vVaturallry An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer J � f Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DNIR Review Record Facility: L� 5kk ✓1 Permit/Pipe No.: �� ` Month/Year Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly ail Violations Date Parameter -�--- C a Prit tTv e DMR Valu%Over mit i oa m l; 2y o0 Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations Completed by: �n'�^ �� CdZ, vt �L-— Date: bi Regional Water Quality I Date:"6 �f Supervisor Signoff: jko= I EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO/I(- C(I tIt VL DISCHARGE NO. V/ MONTH JJ^ Q Y 2 r/ FACILITY NAME P _ _��! 1 /L f/'' CLASSCOUNTYf%G�,�c�r� OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) :'% G M . C GRADES PHONE 33 6 - CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1) C, . (2) CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY N 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER i RALEIGH, NC 276"-1617 ACCUI AN, -1 r, A t` I'l SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS TE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 3 `ud _ L O O 500S0 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 FLOW .. F� $:n F x ] a va a A� aaN� Z V O <z p j aZr,�6C �a"ra,av m ., v vc� 04 z aLW7 �� A C px z O <O oiL ENTER PARAMETER CORE ABOVE NAME AND UNITS BELOW EFF INFO p.� A a O MG/L HRSI HRS YMN MGD ° C UNITS 0 UG/L IVIG/L MG/L MG/L 4/100ML MG/L MG/L I MG/L 2076 IQ 'i (x3ci 0 i2 1:. •: 4 r evil 6 M 1A v::010—::::A.::::::::.: �:::::::: ::::::::fi�;::�::: ::��:::::��:a::• 8 L1Ji? if (jli3 1?z '•.�': sty. . 1.2 is Ud sj. 114�dkr/10 `( 4 23 T l f 35 16 16 F7r C2 V 7 Q� :03 s2 _oLEE 11)o.. J / `l U Cd 3 C^vA am 24 jZ , (XI SI 26 U _s �0 1 y.: ON•�� Ui� 1 p•. G L a S 1: i. AVERAGE ERAG E MININVJM t. 2 ' .3G � • • •,T61' •• ti� blot M yLimit N - � 0 � � cl ,_ � 1 � i�' A11,4 30 2��i•. U4,qJ5_ 1.6 , DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00) Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) Ali monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements F-1 Compliant Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time -table for improvements to be made. L /`- r SS ,/a Jj� =� 3 j3 . i ✓ Kll�it.`.l �.,� � ^�. C-- J�u LL�� T �'`� e Jr', j�Q�lar- �; �i''Y� f�° t�i 1� � R SetJ+ck-, 1V. CL_v�2. .ipSc it c"J� t.tiZzi CccJJ�• lo,wfe�.. i :•.. 6 Cdn. t�2_ p'�i+'� � �Gc; � idlctGlk' S Ciei�S � c'0�'Jzl I d: G�,..Ic.. r C.Ccin,. �'f `I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accoraance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and a I onment for knowing violations." P ttee ease t or type) -/ d `r Si tore of ermittee** Date (Required) _. It ) j7 Tl UC'aucr I JI � fJl. �� Jr linh�,Y�. 3V ;2 .21� s 3� -222-h(oJ 2 Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date PARAMETER CODES 0001.0 Temperature 00556 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total 00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine 00082 Color (ADM 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum Nitrogen 00095 Conductivity Nitrotes/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde 00300 Dissolved Oxygen .00630. 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury 00310 BODS 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene 00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene 00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Iron 38260 MBAS Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 39516 PCBs 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01062 Molybdenum 50050 Flow Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Point Source Compliance/finforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083 or by visiting the Water Quality Section's web site at h2o.enr.stateac.ns/wgs and linking to the Unit's information pages. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per .15A NCAC 80.0204. ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D)• PER FGRMTA-,NCE ANNUkL REPORT 2011 RECEIVED N.C.Dept. of ENR MAR_ Z 1 2012 Ia General Information Winston-Salem Regional office Facility Name: Western Alamance High Responsible Entity: Alamance-Burlington School System Contact Person: Johnny Rogers Applicable Permit (s): NPDES Permit No. NC0045144 Description of collection system or process: The system consists of a 0.0115 million gallon per day (MGD) wastewater treatment plant Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination. IIe Performance Summary of system performance for calendar year 2011: January 2011 Compliant with effluent limits February 2011 Exceeded permit limits for fecal coliform daily max & monthly average March 2011 Compliant with effluent limits April 2011 Compliant with effluent limits May 2011 Compliant with effluent limits June 2011 Exceeded permit limits for fecal coliform daily max July 2011 Compliant with effluent limits August 2011 Compliant with effluent limits September 2011 Compliant with effluent limits lUI 4 i €,FLag d' LIE October 2011 Compliant with effluent limits November 2011 Compliant with effluent limits i NEAR 1 7ZU1 December 2011 Compliant with effluent limitsQUA, ppt III. Notification Annual notice will be posted in school office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge Clifford Cain Responsible Person Field Services Manager Title Research & Analytical Laboratories, Inc. Entity January 24, 2012 Date Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Facility: t 4 Jean 00S Permit/Pipe No.: NCOO 4-i I q4 Month/Year re ?o i I Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit 1,2 Date Parameter Date Weekly ail Violations Permit Lire tffype DMR Value o f 'D , IL 1:-0 a 1Y' Monitoring Frequency Violations Over Limit D Parameter Permit Frequencv Values Reported # of Violations 4-,P`4) ly© V s� C m►u� V,� i f '1 r11►2 Completed by: . 1 �Gi l��G'� Date: ��-� ©A i Regional Water Quality �J�`� �U Date: Supervisor Sianoff: f Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor jj'''' /�' DNIR ReN iew Record Faciliry:VU ern H(ary�ah�'PermitlPipe No.: �G� S��� Mond-dYear o l� Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly 0ailyiolations Date Parameter Permit Limit/Tvpe DMR Value % Over Limit l Y400 --� Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations k"'o t-uS l2 n"16A i s Completed by: Regional Water Quality Supervisor Sianoff: 11 4 Nov r2010 i Date: Date: ��1 Z� �1 F� 6Le NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 24, 2011 Dr. Randy Bridges, Superintendent Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on January 19, 2011. Morgan Turner, ORC, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2006 and expires May 31, 2011. A copy of the permit is kept in the locked UV shed at the facility. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2010 through October 2010 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There were several violations of the permit's Fecal Coliform limit in January 2010. Our office has previously assessed these violations through separate correspondence. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides analysis for all permit parameters. R & A Lab's staff analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually. Calibration records are maintained with the lab data and DMRs and were available during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes a septic tank, a dosing tank, a surface sand filter, and an ultraviolet disinfection system. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection. The facility does have a high level audio and visual alarm system for the septic and dosing tanks. Access to the sand bed and the UV system is restricted to the general public by a chain link fence. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally J� " atura l y An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer �/ L 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Morgan Turner, R & A Labs, and Back -Up ORC is Ron Wall, R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System has designated two staff members to work on maintenance for the wastewater treatment facilities. These maintenance employees rake the sand beds on a weekly basis. The sand beds appeared to be well maintained with no vegetation noted. Since the UV bulb is housed in a cylinder, keeping the UV bulb and inner cylinder clean has been an issue since installation. Bulbs are changed every 6,000 hours, according to a maintenance sticker in the UV shed. Every 60 days, the UV bulbs are pulled out of the cylinder and hand -wiped clean. Every 6 months, the bulbs are pulled out so the cylinder can be cleaned. 7. Records/Reports The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. The daily operations logbook and the UV log/maintenance report are maintained in the UV shed at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the permit, annual reports, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management works on contract to pump out the septic tank on a regular basis, typically every 6 months. According to receipts, the last pump -out occurred in November 2010. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger Interim Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WSRO — SWP Central Files — SWP 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 INI 2 I5I 31 NCO045144 I11 121 11/01/19 117 18ICI 19ISI 20U Remarks 211 11111111111111111111111H6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------ ---- ------Reserved-------------- 67 I 169 70 13 I 711 I 721 NJ 73 L Lj 74 751 I I I I I I 180 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) 11:45 AM 11/01/19 06/06/01 Western Alamance High School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1731 NC Hwy 87 N Elon College NC 27244 12:15 PM 11/01/19 11/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Morgan Lee Turner/ORC/336-996-2841/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Ronnie Wal1,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC 272172916//336-438-4151/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ / Signat r of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 Permit: NCO045144 Inspection Date: 01/19/2011 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 11 11 ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ Cl n fl Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n n n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n Cl Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n n n 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? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Page # 3 i Permit: NC0045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 01/19/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? n n ■ n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? n n ■ n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? Fl ■ n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n ■ n Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ Cl Comment: Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n n n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ n n n Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n n n Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ■ n n n Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ n n n Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ■ n n n Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ n 00 Page # 4 Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 01/19/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ n n n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ■ n Cl n # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ■ n n Cl Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n Is the tubing clean? In n ■ o # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n Cl Cl Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Comment: Page # 5 AGa NCDEN t RECEIVED N.C. Dept. of ENR NOV 0 9 2010 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource Division of Water Quality Winston-Salem Regional Gff:ce Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 8, 2010 JOHNNY ROGERS DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE ALAMANCE BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM 1712 VAUGHN ROAD BURLINGTON NC 27217 Subject: Dear Mr. Rogers: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County The NPDES Unit acknowledges receipt of the permit renewal application for the above facility on November 3, 2010; however, on initial review it was noted that the required Sludge Management Plan was not included in the paperwork submitted. Please submit to this unit a narrative description of your Sludge Management Plan. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. For your convenience, we can accept a faxed copy at (919) 807-6495 or you can mail it attention to me at the mail service center address listed below. Upon receipt, a member of the NPDES Unit will further review your application and will contact you if additional information. is required. If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact Jeff Poupart at (919) 807-6309. Sincerely, �4a,t,� Dina Sprinkle Point Source Branch cc: CENTRAL FILES Winston-Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One Phone: 919-807-6300 \ FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina Internet: wwwr.ncwaterquality.org y'J�'���t j�� JJ� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer / Y Yi l 4 t NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. DENR / Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit INCO045144 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Alamance-Burlington School System Facility Name Western Alamance High School Mailing Address 1712 Vaughn Road City Burlington State / Zip Code N.C. 27217 Telephone Number (336)570-6060 Fax Number (336)570-0811 e-mail Address abss.kl2.nc.us 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road 1731 North N.C. 87 City Elon College State / Zip Code N.C. 27244 County Alamance 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name Alamance-Burlington School System Mailing Address 1712 Vaughn Road City Burlington State / Zip Code N.C. 27217 -- Telephone Number (336)570-6060 u �' RECEivEo C. Dept of EN,R Fax Number (336)570-0811 NOV - 3 201D a V � 9 2010 pVT �'!idp`" Winston-Salem S('il , Regional office 1 of 4 Form-D 05/08 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply): Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential ❑ School X❑ Other ❑ Number of Employees Number of Employees Number of Homes Number of Students/Staff Explain: 1285 Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): School only 1285 Population served: 5. Type of collection system X❑ Separate (sanitary sewer only) 6. Outfall Information: ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) Number of separate discharge points 1 Outfall Identification number(s) Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ❑ No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map shouring the exact location of each outfall): Haw River B. Frequency of Discharge: X❑ Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. Septic tank Dosing tank Surface sand filter Chlorine contact tank UV Disinfection System 2 of 4 Form-D 05/08 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow .0115 MGD Annual Average daily flow .0032 MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow 0. 00 19 MGD (for the previous 3 years) 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? ❑ Yes X❑ No 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODs) 7.21 1.21 Mg/1 Fecal Coliform 3.0 .02 Colonies/ 100mis Total Suspended Solids 8.0 .08 Mg/ 1 Temperature (Summer) 18.0 16.6 0 deg. / c. Temperature (Winter) 18.0 14.06 0 deg./c. pH 7.2 n/a SU 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NESHAPS (CAA) UIC (SDWA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) NPDES PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other Permit Number I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Johnny Rogers Director of Maintenance Printed name of Person Signing Title of Date / - 6 01O Borth Carolina (3ker4-Matute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 4 of 4 Form-D 05/08 S I. II WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2009 General Information RECEIVED N.C. Dept of ENR Facility Name: Western Alamance High APR 2 6 2010 Responsible Entity: Alamance-Burlington School System Winston-Salem Regional Office Contact Person: Johnny Rogers Applicable Permit (s): NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Description of collection system or process: The system consists of a 0.0115 million gallon per day (MGD) wastewater treatment plant Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination. Performance d Summary of system performance for calendar year 2009: d' APR, 2 3 2010 January 2009 Compliant with effluent limits February 2009 Compliant with effluent limits D M?i-NV4#,a f'l ZM ParJT SOURCE BRA March 2009 Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily max April 2009 Compliant with effluent limits May 2009 Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily max June 2009 Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform monthly average July 2009 Compliant with effluent limits August 2009 Compliant with effluent limits September 2009 Compliant with effluent limits October 2009 Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily max November 2009 Compliant with effluent limits December 2009 Compliant with effluent limits k III. Notification Annual notice will be posted in school office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge Clifford Cain Responsible Person Field Services Manager Title Research & Analytical Laboratories, Inc. Entity February 18, 2010 Date 10 A�A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 29, 2010 Dr. Randy Bridges, Superintendent Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on January 27, 2010. Morgan Turner, ORC, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2006 and expires May 31, 2011. A copy of the permit is kept in the facility notebook that is stored in the shed at the plant. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2009 through December 2009 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. There were several violations of the Fecal Coliform daily maximum limit at this facility, occurring in March, May, and October 2009. Our office previously assessed these violations in separate correspondence. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides analysis for all permit parameters. R & A Lab's staff analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually. Calibration records are maintained with the lab data and DMRs and were available during the inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated from meter readings from the school's drinking water well. 5. Facility Site Review The plant includes a septic tank, a dosing tank, a surface sand filter, and an ultraviolet disinfection system. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Norti. Math. 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Morgan Turner, R & A Labs. Back -Up Operators are also from R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System has designated two staff members to work on maintenance for the wastewater treatment facilities. These maintenance employees rake the sand beds on a monthly basis. The sand beds appeared to be well maintained with no vegetation. Every 60 days, the UV bulbs are pulled out of the cylinder and hand -wiped clean. Every 6 months, the bulbs are pulled out so the cylinder can be cleaned. The bulbs are replaced approximately every year. Since the installation of the UV system in 2008, the frequency of Fecal Coliform daily maximum limit violations has increased at this facility. You should check to make sure that the UV bulbs and cylinder are cleaned on a regular basis and that the UV intensity and transmittance is adequate. 7. Records/Reports The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. Daily operators log is maintained at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the permit, annual reports, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management works on contract to pump out the septic tank on a regular basis, typically every 6 months. According to receipts in the facility notebook, the last pump -out occurred October 23, 2009. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WSRO — SWP Central Files — SWP Cliff Cain, R&A Labs 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 INI 2 I5I 31 NCO045144 I11 121 10/01/27 117 18ICI 19ISI 20I Remarks 21111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA ---------- ---------------- Reserved --------------------- 67I 169 70131 711 I 721 N I 73I I 174 151 I I I I I I 180 l_u Section & 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) 09:30 AM 10/01/27 06/06/01 Western Alamance High School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1731 NC Hwy 87 N Elon College NC 27244 10:00 AM 10/01/27 11/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Morgan Lee Turner/ORC/336-996-2841/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted James G Merri11,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC 27217/Superintendent/336-570-6060/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ A 4 (,E c Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 r Permit: NCO045144 Inspection Date: 01/27/2010 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n ri ■ ri Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab, reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ n 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? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Page # 3 . U Permit: NC0045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 01/2712010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? IF, ■ n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n ■ n Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ n Comment: Effluent flow is estimated from meter readings from the school's drinking water well. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? n n n ■ Is UV intensity adequate? n n n ■ Is transmittance at or above designed level? n n n ■ Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ■ n n n Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ n n n Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ n n n Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ n n n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ■ n n n Page # 4 - Permit: NCO045144 Inspection Date: 01/27/2010 Sand Filters (Low rate) Comment: Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation # 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: Yes No NA NE Page # 5 Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Facility: �e �� c - f _ Permit/Pipe No.: WCCP�i4� Month/Year l _ mcl L V "onAverage Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Lin -it Date Date Weekly/Daily Violations Parameter Permit Limitgvpe DMR Value % Over Limit Monitoring Frequency Violations Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations 2 f c G Nb� r a 1 f L 010--18'�.. See �e� Dtvtl�-- Completed by: — Date: cc o QV, Regional Water Quality Supervisor Signoff: Date: / EF -ENT NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045144 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH June YEAR 1DA FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Western Alamance High CLASS II COUNTY Alamance CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. 34 (List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Morgan rner GRADE III CERTIFICATION NO. 992198 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operator - s ORC PHONE 336-996-2841 CHECK BOY IF ORC HAS'CHANGEU , -� 4't=NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE * O '-3e0t. of ENr,' Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY t ATTN: CENTRAL FILES + �E�r 0 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITYII Winston. 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER I Regional RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 lem (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) fice BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ' /O7 r�� r Y IV * 50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530J 31616 00300 00600 00665 00625 1 00630 FLOW EFF v uv a.: nrea oo a u o �° 19, 5 i e ok e a o Enter Parameter Code AboveName:+ndLnits Below INF „ Z F 1 HRS HRS t';e,ti N'Veeklv MGD 0.0005 W eek y Oc 2:Nonth sti 2,Month m g/I Ylonthly m /I 2,Month m /I 2/Month 4100/ml NA Mr /I Quo -I, m L/I Q...... 1y m2/1 Q,.-Oy mg/I Q-. -1y m /I '- 0.0012 3 1010 0: to r Y 0.0013- No Discharge i 4 0810 0.15 Y 0.0011 24.0 6.21 4.53 31.1 5.67 208 5 0.0012 6 0.0005 7 0,0005 8 0.0005 9 0.0003 10 0900 0.10 1 0.0001 No Discharge 11` 0750 0.10 : Y 0.0003 23.0 ] 2 0.0000 No School - Out for Summer Break 131 0.0013 14 0.0013 15 1125 0.10 Y 0.0013 ' No Discharge 16 0110 0.10 1 0.0002 No Discharge 17 0.0000 18 0.0004 19 0.0002 20 0.01107 21 22 0845 0.10 Y - 0.0007 , 0.0007 No Discharge 23 0 0000 24 1210 0.10 Y 0.0001 No Discharge 25 0.0003 26 0.0000 27 0.0001 28 0.0001 29 0.0001,. 30 0950 0.10 Y 0.0000 No Discharge 31 AY ERAGE 0.0005 23..5 6,21 4.53 31.1 5.67 208 MAXIMUM 0.0013 24.0 4.53 ` 31.1 5,67 > 208 AIINIMUDI 0.0000 23.0 6.21 4.53 31.1 5.67 208 comp. (C) / Grab (G) �Ionthiv Limit I 0.011$ G G =>fi<9 G �31 G 30.0 G' 200.0 N/:1I G G G G i�] / Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00) p' in W. Ala. High — 06/04 On 06/04 I sampled W. Ala. High Sch. and the fecal coliform came back 08 over the limit. I spoke with Cliff and we decided it was just barely over and we were about to be in a no discharge situation so it wasn't that big of a problem to let go until school is back in again. -Morgan Turner, ORC JUL 31 2009 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director August 28, 2009 Dr. Randy Bridges Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations NPDES Permit No. NC 0045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: Resources Dee Freeman Secretary A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of May 2009 revealed the following violation of permit limits: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal coliform 5/2009 400 # / 100 ml 520 # / 100 ml Daily Limit Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Central Files — SWP WSRO — SWP North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterqual4.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ne NorthCarofina Naturally Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Facility: Permit/Pipe No.: N<(ViE>- 14`t Month/Year til l algt)d ( ( S(�p� Monthly Average Violations 'P->IN S) Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly ail Violations Date Parameter Permit Limit/Tvl2e DMR Value % Over Limit Feca Co oo* oo Mt_ Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations may l -?CM ' NN 'Fermi(yiDkc ov� �+ Completed by: �� (%�l Date: ' a-7Lo Regional Water Quality v� �U Supervisor Signoff: Date: LCC E NT JUL 2 9 2009 NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045144 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH May YEAR 2009 FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Western Alamance High CLASS II COUNTY Alamance CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. 34 (List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Mor urner GRADE III CERTIFICATION NO. 992198 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES RECEIVE DIVISION OF WATER QUAPLI Y (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE N.C. Dept. of 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTE NR i BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS v, RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 AUG; ACIICURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KI`iQ�tk'�W1,EDGE. ` FLOW v, y uv iyj c b u c ...... ...._. Above Name And Units EFF oc• O j alstnt..tion U e C Below INF a W �` F y o z t L z O ° ° @ o ODD x w O F O O :9 y A E+ Weekly Wcakly 2/Month Z/Month Monthly 2/Month 2/Month N/A Querterty Querterty Qwnrdy Qmaerly HRS I HRS WBIN MGD OC SU m /1 m /1 m /1 M100/ml m /l m /1 m /I m /I mllm/I d Nw . , 2 0.0023 NEEMM 0.0023 EMU 4 .. Emil, _ ` �..,r 0.10 Y 0.0038 20.0 6.12 6.74 14.3 8.83 64 6 1205 ftf 1 St {f0 . 0.0036 8 e a , le.. - 101 1 0.0029 s��M 121 1 0.0032 imp low R. 1411325 0.10 B 0.0043 No Discharge t f l},lt:flitii arg- 0.0014 161 0.0014 No Discharge 18 0925 0.10 B 0840 0.10 Y 0.0059 No Discharge 20 008 l�r it rQ :- ,114 22 0.0051 24 0.0013 26 0.0013 � :` �,• 0.0020 No Discharge w . 28111351 0.20 B 30 AVERAGE 0.0032 19.5 6.89 18.3 6.92 182 :s x MINIMUM 0.0013 19.0 6.12 6.74 14.3 5.0 64 N/A Monthlv Limit 0.0115 1 =>6<91 1 30.0 1 30.0 1 200.0 Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00) Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements (including weekly averages, if applicable) Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Noncompliant The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permitte became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by Part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that a qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." James M. Cheshire (Authorized Aeent rmittee(Please n ) ig ture of Pe tee* * Date equired unl ss su miffed electronically) PO Box 358 Graham NC 27253 336-996-2841 05/31/11 Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date Certified Laboratory (2) Certified Laboratory (3) Certified Laboratory (4) Certified Laboratory (5) ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED LABORATORIES PARAMETER CODES Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at at (919) 733-5083, or by visiting the Surface Water Protection Section's web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/was and linking to the Unit's information pages. Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data. * No Flow / Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurrs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period. ** ORC On Site? : ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15ANCAC8G.0204. *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permitte, then the delegation of the signatory authg& ruse RqRf file with the state per 15ANCAC213.0506 (b) (2) (D). Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (0 1 /00) NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary March 13, 2009 Dr. Randy Bridges, Superintendent Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on March 11, 2009. Morgan Turner, ORC, was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June 1, 2006 and expires May 31, 2011. A copy of the permit is kept in the facility notebook that is stored in the shed at the plant. 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2008 through December 2008 showed that all parameters were correctly reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides analysis for all permit parameters. R & A Labs staff analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: temperature and pH. R & A verifies the thermometer annually. Calibration records were available during inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated from meter readings from the school's drinking water well. 5. Facility Site Review The ultraviolet disinfection system was installed in late January 2008. The plant also includes a septic tank, a dosing tank, and a surface sand filter. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection. 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Morgan Turner, R & A Labs. Back -Up Operators are also from R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System has designated two staff members to work on maintenance for the wastewater treatment facilities. These maintenance employees rake the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One — Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer sand beds on a monthly basis. The sand beds appeared to be well maintained with nc vegetation. Every 60 days, the UV bulbs are pulled out of the cylinder and hand -wiped clean. Every 6 months, the bulbs are pulled out so the cylinder can be cleaned. 7. Records/Reports The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. A copy of this data was available for review during the inspection. Daily operators log is maintained at the facility. The facility notebook contains a copy of the permit, annual reports, sludge removal receipts, spill response plan, field parameter certification, and a list of the operators for the plant. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Jenkins Waste Management works on contract to pump out the septic tank on a regular basis, typically every 6 months. According to receipts, the last pump -out occurred February 17, 2009. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. . Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: W SRO — SW P Central Files — SWP Cliff Cain, R&A Labs United States Environmental Protection Agency FormApproved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB 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 I NI 2 111 12I 117 18I CI 19I gl 20I.5I I Remarks 211 �6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA - — — ---------- ---Reserved------------------ 67I 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73 74 751 I I I I I I 180 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) Western Alamance High School 11:00 AM 09/03/11 06/06/01 Exit Time%Date Permit Expiration Date 1731 NC Hwy 87 N Elon College NC.27244 11:30 AM 09/03/11 11/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Morgan Lee Turner/ORC/336-996-2841/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted James G Merrill,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC 27217/Superintendent/336-570-6060/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Jennifer FGraz_na,/k WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ 21111's 1 _ �! , � 1 J Signature of Management A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Q/ �j ,� p EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 Permit: NCO045144 Inspection Date: 03/11/2009 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n ■ n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? o ■ o n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ! n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n R fl Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n . Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n ❑ n 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? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Page # 3 Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 03/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes no NA nt Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n n n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ ❑ n n Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n n n Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n In Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ■ n ❑ n Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ ❑ n n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ n Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated.at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ■ n n n Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ n n n Are all other parameters (excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ n n n # Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ n n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n n ■ Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? n n n ■ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? n n n ■ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ n n Page # 4 Permit: NCO045144 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance High School Inspection Date: 03/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the tubing clean? 0 # is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ fl N Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ El Comment: Page # 5 ,, _ s NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 15, 2010 Dr. Randy Bridges Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations NPDES Permit No. NC0045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of October 2009 revealed the following violation of permit limits: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal coliform 10/7/2009 400 # / 100 ml 420 # / 100 ml Daily Limit Remedial actions, if not. already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Central Files — SWP WSRO — SWP North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarohna Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer V , . « Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor �jr DMR Review Record Facility: Y\ lilaA • Permit/Pipe No.: N COD q 51 1 Month/Year Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly aily iolations Date Parameter Permit Limit/Tv e DMR Value % Over Limit Monitoring Frequency Violations Date Parameter Permit Frequencv Values Reported # of Violations Other Violations Completed by: Date: 1 1 (� Regional Water Quality Supervisor Signoff: Date: A 4 �Mja NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary June 10, 2009 Dr. Randy Bridges Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations NPDES Permit No. NC 0045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of March 2009 . revealed the following violation of permit limits: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal coliform 3/2009 400 # / 100 ml 920 # / 100 ml Daily Limit Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Central Files — SWP WSRO — SWP North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771.46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Nne orthCarofina Naturally a► ` Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Facility: P vl &ffaqe-PermitlPipe No.: NCB I Sl Month/Year Atil h:v Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Weekly Oallyiolations Date Parameter Permit L' t/Tv e DMR Value % Over Limit 7 db-41 bb �,, L Date Other Viol Monitoring Frequency Violations Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Completed by: Regional Water ( Supervisor Signc Date: /Ibh Date: t EFFLUENT UitaY 1 '1_�1Q9 NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045144 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH March YEAR 2009 FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Western Alamance High CLASS II COUNTY Alamanr, !J CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. 34 (List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Morgan Turner GRADE III CERTIFICATION NO. 992198 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED E7 NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE 0 Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGII, NC 27699-1617 X y�a-7 le (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) ATE BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS RECEIVED N.C, Dept of ENR ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNO LEDGE. MAY Z 6 2009 Qn n 'Y > o L N H E L L' p K c• w O p 50050 FLOW 00010 �_ J = � E~ 00400 G 50060 uv disinfection 00310 U 00610 u o _ E ¢ 00530 o o u 5 31616 c - e 003 00 a en K 00600 e v cn O _ ca 0066 o c s 00625 em r Code Above Name And Units Below EFF INF c U 9 .� x 9 o a+S '•I W A G4 HRS HRS Weekly MGD Weekly ° 2fNI-th SU m /I Monthly m /1 21Mooth m /1 2/M-1h 4100/n,i N/A ma/I In /I Q-"'h mt'/I Que r�rdy m /1 Qu.rcrk In /1 I 0.0025 2 0.0025 3 0.0025 4 1320 0.10 Y 0.0025 No Discharge 5 <1120 0.15" Y 0.0010 10;0 6.52 <2.0" 39.3`- 11.0 <4 6 0.0065 7 0.0015 8 o.00ls 9 0.0015 101 1210 0.10 Y 0.0052 No Discharge 11 = 0.0079 12 0.0018 13 1055 0.15 Y 0.0018 ' : ': ' 110 14 0.0028 15 0.0028±' 16 0.0028 17 1205 0.15 Y' _-_`."©:0046' 72.0 6.35 11.3 16.1 3.83 920 I8 0.0050 19 1215 0.10, Y 0..0050 No Discharge 20 1145 0.10 Y 0.0058 16 21 0.0012 s 22 0.0012 23 0.0012 24 0.0050 25 1040 0.10 Y 0.0051 ' No Discharge's 26 1050 0.10 Y 0.0027 14.0 _ 27 0.0027 28 0.0027 29 0.0027' 30 0.0027 31 1205 0.10 Y 0.0034' No Discharge " AVERAGE 0.0032 12.3 5.65 27.7 1.92 39 MAXIMUM 0.0079 € 14,0 6.52 11.3 - 39.3 3,83 920 MINIMUM 0.0010 10.0 6.35 <2.0 16.1 11.0 <4 Comp. (C) / Grab (G) I G> G' G G G G G G G G G Monthly Limit 0.0115 =>6<9 30.0 30.0 200.0 N/A Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (0 1 /00) ! 0,/16/2009 14:28 336-9960326 R & A LABORATORIES PAGE 08/21 WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2008 T. GeneralInformation Facility Name: Western A.lamance High Responsible Entity: Alamance-Burlington School System Contact Person- Johnny Rogers Applicable Pcrmit (s)- NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Description of collection system or process: The system consists of a 0.0115 million gallon per day (MOD) wastewater treatment plant Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination. Il.. Performaime Summary of system performance for calendar year 2008: January 2008 Compliant with -effluent limits February 2008 Compliant with effluent .limits March 2008 Compliant with effluent limits April 2008 Compliant with effluent limits May 2008 Compliant with effluent limits June 2008 Compliant with effluent limits July 2008 Compliant with effluent limits August 2008 Compliant with effluent limits September 2008 Compliant with effluent limits October 2008 Compliant with effluent limits November 2008 Compliant with effluent limits December 2008 Compliant with effluent limits III. Notification 0;/16/2009 14:28 336-9960326 R & A LABORATORIES PAGE 09/21 Annual notice will be posted in school office, IV, Certification I certify under penalty of law that this Teport is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge Clifford Cain January 28 2009 Responsible Person Date Field Services Manamer Title Research & Analytical Laboratories Inc. Entity r •o�OF WATF9pG r Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality April 3, 2008 Dr. Randy Bridges, Superintendent Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Western Alamance High School WWTP — Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater treatment facility at Western Alamance High School in Alamance County on March 28, 2008. Morgan Turner, ORC, and Clifford Cain of R & A Labs, Inc. were present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic parts: an in -office review of facility files and self -monitoring data and an on -site inspection of the facility. This particular inspection evaluated nine (9) areas, and observations from each area are addressed below: 1. Permit The permit became effective June kept in the shed. 1, 2006 and expires May 31, 2011. A copy of the permit is 2. Self -Monitoring Program A review of the monthly self -monitoring reports from January 2007 through December 2007 showed three daily violations of the Total Residual Chlorine Limit in December after the start of the new TRC limit. Our office already addressed these violations with a Notice of Violation dated March 13, 2008. All parameters were reported per the frequencies specified in the permit. 3. Laboratory R & A Labs, Inc. in Kernersville, NC provides analysis for all permit parameters. R & A Labs staff analyzes the following field parameters for the facility: total residual chlorine, temperature, and pH. Chlorine is measured with a Hach test kit, which is annually calibrated by R & A Labs, Inc. R & A verifies the thermometer annually. Daily calibration records of field meters were available during inspection. 4. Flow Measurement Effluent flow is estimated from meter readings from the school's drinking water well. The school plans -to install a flow meter in the next few months to provide a better effluent measurement._ 5. Facility Site Review The new Total Residual Chlorine limit took effect on December 1, 2007. An ultraviolet disinfection system was installed in late January 2008. The plant also includes a septic tank, a dosing tank, and a surface sand filter. No major problems were noted during the facility inspection. North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Nose Carolina Atura!!y Phone (336) 771-5000 Customer Service FAX (336) 771-4630 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Dr. R. Bridges Page 2 April 3, 2008 10 6. Operations & Maintenance The ORC for this facility is Morgan Turner, R & A Labs. Back -Up Operators are also from R & A Labs. Alamance-Burlington School System and R&A Labs are presently negotiating to determine who should handle maintenance activities at the facility. The surface of the sand filter appeared well maintained on the day of the inspection. 7. Records/Reports The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), files, and lab data are maintained according to the permit. Daily operators log is kept at the shed for the facility along with calibration records for field meters. 8. Sludge Handling & Disposal Richard Jenkins Septic Tank Service works on contract to pump out the septic tank on a regular basis. 9. Effluent/Receiving Waters The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the end of the UV system. Please refer to the attached report for further details from the inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, ham•-l�� Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WSRO — SWP Central Files — SWP Cliff Cain, R&A Labs F.J United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EP ^ Washington, D.C. 20460 N 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 INI 2 I5I 31 NCO031607 I11 121 08/03/28 117 18ICI 19ISI 20III Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA - ---------------------Reserved-------------------- 67I 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73I I' 74 751 I I I I I I 180 W 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) 10:20 AM 08/03/28 06/06/01 Western Alamance Middle School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 2100 Eldon Dr Elon College NC 27244 11:00 AM 08/03/28 11/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Clifford Curtis Cain//336-996-2841 / Morgan Lee Turner/ORC/336-996-2841/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number James G Merrill,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC Contacted 27217/Superintendent/336-570-6060/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ Signature of Managem nt Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 t i Permit: NCO031607 Inspection Date: 03/28/2008 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance Middle School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n 0— Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes NO NA Nt (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ ❑ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: The permit became effective June 1, 2006 and expires May 31, 2011. A copy of the permit is kept in the shed. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ i=1 n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n ❑ n 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? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ■ n n n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Page # 3 • ' Permit: NC0031607 Owner - Facility: Western Alamance Middle School Inspection Date: 03/28/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? n ■ 00 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? n n n ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ Comment: The effluent is discharged into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. The location of the effluent pipe is unknown. Effluent samples are collected from the end of the UV system. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ■ n In Is flow meter calibrated annually? nn■n Is the flow meter operational? n In ■ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ■ n Comment: Effluent flow is estimated from meter readings from the school's drinking water well. The school plans to install a flow meter in the next few months to provide a better effluent measurement. Type of bar screen a. Manual ■ b. Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n ❑ 1-1 Is disposal of screening in compliance? n ■ n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ 00 n Comment: ---It is imperative to properly dispose of bar screenings to have a system in place. A dumpster should to be appropriated for this purpose. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Ext. Air Diffused ■0nn Page # 4 Permit: NCO031607 Inspection Date: 03/28/2008 Owner - Facility: Westem Alamance Middle School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA Nt Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ n n n Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ n n ■ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) n n n ■ Comment. - Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ n Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n n n Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ n In n Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ■ n n n # Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ o ❑ ❑ Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n In n Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? n n n ■ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? n n n ■ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? nn■n Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n In n Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ n In Is the tubing clean? n n ■ n Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Page # 5 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality March 13, 2008 Dr. Randy Bridges Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION —Effluent Limitations NPDES Permit No. NC 0045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of December 2007 revealed the following violation of permit limits: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Total Residual 12/7/2007 28 ug/I 2120 ug/I Daily Limit Chlorine (TRC) Exceeded Total Residual 12/14/2007 28 ug/I 2800 ug/1 Daily Limit Chlorine (TRC) Exceeded Total Residual 12/19/2007 28 ug/I 1380 ug/1 Daily Limit Chlorine (TRC) Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Central Files — SWP WSRO — SWP Noe Carolina Ivatkully North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Internet: hfp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Phone (336) 771-5000 Customer Service FAX (336) 771-4630 1-877-623-6748 n Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor n' DNIR Review Record Facility: t� - l�l( -4'VIC 'LCC�J Permit/Pipe No.: NCAMYSI - Month/Year C v Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit Date I Date Weekly�&Violations Parameter Permit LimiVTv e DMR Value °Io Over Limit �-- u t I �-�— << t+ (q -8 0-f8 Monitoring Frequency Violations Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations Other Violation Completed by: (J&VI Date: Regional Water Quality Supervisor Signoff: Date: �-ice -dam I EF NT FEB 2 7 ?i1[ NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045144 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH December YEAR 2007 FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Westem Alamance High CLASS Il COUNTY Alamance CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. 34 (List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Mora umer GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 987919 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES O erators 01 -ORC PHONE 336-996-2841 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY gp� q ATTN: CENTRAL FILES f`4t3 t 1 X -,2 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 4 ins, (SIGNATURI OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER Reglonal O BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS FEB ,L IIU RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. c U O F y F 0 50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 00625 1 00630 FLOW a y c _ V ° ° o 9 :° y a°, oTn ° o F y c r Enter Parameter Code Above Name And Units Below EFF W`o A �" 2 C ra z z Weekly Weekly 2/Month 2/Week 21Month Monthly 2/Monrh 2/Month N/A Quertedy Q-d,rly Qu-erty I Q-terly ]iRS IIRS 'iB/N MGD Oc SU /1 m /1 m /1 m /I MOW m /1 m /I m /I m 11 m /1 1 0.0035 2 0.0035 3 1245 0.15 V 0.0035 No Discharge 4 0.0109 5 0.0038 6 0.0071 7 0710 0.20 Y 0.0096 11.0 6.52 2,120 <2.00 62.8 7.67 <4 8 0.0062 9 0.0062 10 0945 0.10 Y 0.0062 No Discharge 11 0.0092 12 0,0087 13 0.0062 14 1010 0.15 N' 0.0083 16.0 2,800 15 1 0,0029 16 0.0029 17 0950 0.10 Y 0.0029 18 1215 0.15 1 0.0063 No Discharge 19 0.0062 12.0 6.25 1,380 8.00 22.6 5.67 <4 20 0.0049 21 0,0013 22 0.0014 23 0.0014 24 0,0014 25 0.0014 26 0.0014 27 1620 0.15 B 0.0014 No Discharge 28 1430 0.15 13 0.0015 No Discharge 29 0.0013 30 0.0013 31 1600 0.15 B 0.0013 No Discharge AN'ERAGE 0.0043 13.0 1 2,073 4.00 42.7 6.67 0 MAXIMUM 0,0109 16.0 6.52 2,800 8.00 1 62.8 7.67 <4 MININ11- M 0.0013 11.0 6.25 1,300 <2.00 1 22.6 5.67 <4 Cum . (C) / Grab (G) I G G G G G G G G G G G MonthIN Limit 0.0115 =>6aI 30.0 30.0 200.0 N/A Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00) ! OW AT 6 c r 0 Y March 13, 2008 Dr. Randy Bridges Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations NPDES Permit No. NC 0045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Dr. Bridges: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of January 2008 revealed the following violation of permit limits: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Total Residual Chlorine 1/4/2008 28 ug/I 2100 ug/I Daily Limit Total Residual Chlorine 1/11/2008 28 ug/l 4840 ug/I Daily Limit Total Residual Chlorine 1/16/2008 28 ug/I 3900 ug/I Daily Limit Total Residual Chlorine 1/24/2008 28 ug/l 1690 ug/I Daily Limit Total Residual Chlorine 1/28/2008 28 ug/I 310 ug/I Daily Limit Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem. Our office is aware that this facility was undergoing construction of an Ultraviolet Disinfection System. Please be aware that violations of your NPDES permit could subject you to enforcement action by this Division with the possible assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336) 771-5000. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Central Files — SWP WSRO — SWP North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us No Carolina Ntura!!y An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper Phone (336) 771-5000 Customer Service FAX (336) 771-4630 1-877-623-6748 Cover Sheet from Staff Member to Regional Supervisor DMR Review Record Facility: Permit/Pipe No.: ONSI Mondi/Year "I" CX68 Monthly Average Violations Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value Weekly wily iolations D,tateq Parameter Permit LimiVTVDe DR Value ee f ee�o % Over Limit Over Limit -7 ('71'&5�� � Bay Completed by: L )--- Date: 1-7 O �s Regional Water Quality q _ w Supervisor Signoff: Date: r (� �l� v /v w KNW EFFLUENT MAR 2Q08 NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045144- DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH January YEAR 2008 FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Western Alamance High CLASS II COUNTY Alamance CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. 34 (List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Morgan Turner GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 9879 PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841 CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators Mail ORIGINAL and ONE C PY to: SEC'-' ATTN: CENTRAL FILES X DIVISION OF WATER QUALIT� (SIGNATURE F OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. 50050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00665 00625 1 00630 W d _ . c U o N o f y F- w c O er• o O FLOW H j c _ V x UP e� ccu Q o o E~ _ ? W ° A c z H c F Enter Parameter Code Above Name And Units Below EFF INF } q a c .� 1 Z z Weekly y Weekly 2/Month Meek 2/Month Monthly 2/Alonth 2/Alonth N/A Qu-1,H), Q-1,, ly Qunrt«iy Q,np H ItS HRS 1'/�/,V D4GD ° .SU L "/I 111 /I Into/I m V/I #100/m1 In /I nlR/I I11 tT/I n1eJ/I I Holiday 2 0.0045 3 1025 0.15 1' 0.0056 No Discharge 4 1040 0.25 Y 0.0062 10.0 6.30 2100 <2 32.4 <5.0 <7 67.8 6.53 35.6 32.2 5 0.0026 G 1 1 0.0026 7 1155 1 0.10 1' 0.0026 No Discharge 8 0.0050 9 0.0056 I 0 0.0072 11 0940 0.20 Y 0.0034 14.0 6.31 w�4840 12 0.0016 13 0.0016 1No 14 1 100 0.15 Y 0.0016 Discharge i i 0.0059 16 1145 0.25 Y 0.0047 11.0 3900 <2 4 9. 2 <5 <4 17 0.0021 18 0.0042 19 0.0018 20 0.0018 21 0.0018 22 0.0018 23 1315 0.15 B 0.0045 No Discharge 24 0910 0.20 Y 0.0012 10.0 1690 25 0.0051 26 0.0044 27 0.0044 28 1 1230 0.20 Y 0.0044 11.0 6.44 310 29 0.0019 30 0.0079 3l 11051 0.10 1' 0.0060 No Discharge AVERAGE 0.0038 11.2 2568 0 40.8 0 0 67.8 6.53 35.6 32.2 ,NIAXINIUN1 0.0079 "14.0 6A4 4840 <2 49.2 v <4 67.8 1 6.53 35.6 32.2 NIINIMUM 0.0012 10.0 6.30 310 <2 32.4 <5 4 67.8 6.53 35.6 32.2 Comp. (C) / Grab (G) 1 G G G G G G G G G G G Monthly Limit 0.0115 =>6��9 30.0 30.0 200.0 N/A Copy DWQ Form MR-1 (01/00) Alamance-Burlington School System A To C No. 045144AOI , _,. Issued August 8, 2007 , t Engineer's Certification LOA bbN TXW 1, � V / A 6,U - 6-7 f,-4c as a dulyregistered Professional Engineer in � the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Western Alamanee High School, located on NC HW Y 87 N in Alamance County for the Alamance-Burlington School System, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of 75 GPM duplex submersible pump station, 5000 GAL pump tank, 75 GPM closed vessel ultra violet (UV) disinfection system, audible and visual high water alarms, pump and UV control panel, yard piping, check valves, and other appurtenances necessary to provide a complete system, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature r Registration No. lep, d - ; Date 7 � ��oitit± r t, -., sj�' <' Send to: _ Construction Grants & Loans — SEAL DENR/DWQ = 18804 '• 1633 Mail Service Center �� fir• F't�i�e',•;e��.� Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 �Dti W ATFho O b-u- at fl1 Na Y August 8, 2007 Mr. Ronnie Wall Director of Facilities Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 Mich I F. Easy, C;overnor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality AID 1 2007 Regional Office SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct A to C No. 045144AOI Alamance-Burlington School System Western Alamance High School Pump Station and UV Disinfection Alamance County Dear Mr. Wall: A letter of request for Authorization to Construct was received May 8, 2007, by the Division, and final plans and specifications for the subject project have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing 0.0115 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into the Haw River in the Cape Fear River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Installation of 75 GPM duplex submersible pump station, 5000 GAL pump tank, 75 GPM closed vessel ultra violet (UV) disinfection system, audible and visual high water alarms, pump and UV control panel, yard piping, check valves, and other appurtenances necessary to provide a complete system, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 issued April 24, 2006, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0045144. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. tvaCarolina a!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: .-mv.ncwatIe aua1ity.00i 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 500% Recycled/100/6 Post Consumer Paper Mr. Wall August 8, 2007 Page 2 In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. The Winston-Salem Regional Office, telephone number (336) 771-5000, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E., Construction Grants & Loans, DWQ / DENR, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 1633. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, 111 and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit. You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all applicable permits from the State. Mr. Wall August 8, 2007 Page 3 Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number (919) 715-6203. Sincerel o- r/ H. Sullins AR:cgm cc: David W. Gipe, P.E. — David W. Gipe & Associates, P.A., Charlotte Alamance County Health Department DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. Anita Reed, E.I. ATC File '03/16/2009 14:28 336-9960326 R & A LABORATORIES WASTEWATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT 2007 I. General Information Facility Name: Wester. Alatnance 14igb Responsible Entity, Alamance-Burlington School System Contact Person_ Johnny Rogers Applicable Permit (s): NPDES Permit No. NCO045144 Description of collection system or process: The system consists of a 0.0115 million palIon per day (MGD) wastewater, treatment plant Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination. I.T. )Performance Summary of system performance for calendar year 2007: January 2007 Compliant with effluent limits February 2007 Compliant with effluent limits March 2007 Compliant with effluent limits Apri12007 Compliant with effluent limits May 2007 Compliant with effluent limits June 2007 Compliant with effluent limits July 2007 Compliant with effluent limits August 2007 Compliant with effluent limits September 2007 Compliant with effluent limits October 2007 Compliant with effluent limits November 2007 One occurrence of maximum limitation for fecal coliform; Adjusted tablet feeder, and problem corrected. December 2007 Compliant with effluent limits PAGE 06/21 03/16/2009 14:28 336-9960326 R & A LABORATORIES PAGE 07/21 III. Notification Annual notice will be posted in school office. IV. Celrtificatio_n I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the bcsr of .my knowledge Dennis J. d e Responsible Person D_gctor of Field Services Title Research & Anal 'cal I aboratories Inc. Entity February 2.2Q28 Date otWAr��Q� r O `C January 3, 2006 Mr. Johnny Rogers Assistant Director of Maintenance Alamance Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road Burlington, NC 27217 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application NPDES Permit NCO045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Mr. Rogers: The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 3, 2006. A member of the NPDES Unit willreview your application. They will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft permit approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at (919) 733-5083, extension 520. Sincerely, J/�9'ft- ) ��Z,; 6�� Frances Candelaria Point Source Branch cc: CENTRAL FILES Winston Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection NPDES Unit No e hCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper **N_yNC1pj,'k�,fR Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road, Burlington, North Carolina 27217 (336) 570-6090 Ext. 106 FAX: (336) 570-6643 abss.kUnc.us „x. James G. Merrill, Ed.D. Ronnie K. Wall Superintendent Assistant Superintendent for Facilities 2005 N.C. Superintendent of the Year Mrs. Carolyn Bryant NC DENR/ DWQ/ Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 December 28, 2005 Re: Request for renewal permit for Western Alamance High School, Permit #NC0045144 Onsite handling of solids: Solids which are generated onsite are being taken care of through a contracted sewage pumping company and discharged into the City of Burlington sewage treatment plant. Please feel free to contact us for any further information. Sincerely, Johnny Rogers Assistant Director of Maintenance Alamance Burlington School System By 2006, at least 90% of student in each student group will pass state assessments at every school, School System Focused Mission, adopted 4123101 by ABSS Board of Education NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director December 13, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED James G. Merrill Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington, NC 27217 Subject: Notice of Violation Failure to Submit Renewal Application NPDES Permit NCO045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County Dear Permittee: The subject permit's expiration date is May 31, 2006. Federal [40 CFR 1221 and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package should have been sent to the Division postmarked no later than December 2, 2005. As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal application. This is a violation of Part II. B.10. of your permit, which states "Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration... will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.". To prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed permit application (see enclosed forms) no later than December 30, 2005. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased and you wish to rescind this permit for if you have any questions] please contact Charles H. Weaver, Jr. of my staff. His telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page. Sincerely, �d-ice ✓ Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Central Files Winston-Salem Regional Office, Surface Water Protection NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina Phone: 919 733-5083, extension 511 / FAX 919 733-0719 / Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us ;Vatzarally chades.weaver@ncmail.net An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper NPDES Permit NC0045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: o A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. o The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. o If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the renewal package, submit written documentation showing the authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit). o A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies. The following item must be submitted by Industrial or Municipal facilities discharging industrial process wastewater: o Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A-D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122) must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. If the PPA cannot be completed by the time you complete your application package, submit the application package without the PPA. Submit the PPA as soon as possible after you receive the completed analyses. The above requirement does NOT apply to non -industrial facilities. PLEASE NOTE: Due to a change in fees effective January 1,1999, there is no renewal fee required with your application package. Send the completed renewal package to: Mrs. Carolyn Bryant NC DENR/ DWQ/ Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD Mail the complete application to: N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit C00 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise, please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name AL.Ig/YJA/VGE - �RLYiJuT.v Scl�ooL SAS%E� Facility Name I(A'5 6RJQ ALAmAJ066 9X!jh '5DnL Mailing Address City /1, „� �w3B7 A) State /Zip Code ��J d-1.9/51 Telephone Number ( 4340 X-lb 444, O Fax Number (334) e-mail Address A6_55- k IA, Nc,c,S 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same address as above ❑ Street Address or State Road /731 A6m1'jL A/, city -LoN 61LEQE State /Zip Code Al. e 61ya44 County igLdma Alee 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name L41hAA14E - �ll.�/tea= RA) .SieJ.ML Mailing Address l71/oZ ✓�,�� City �Lu@1 �AICi /DAB State / Zip Code Telephone Number ( 364) s'�� _loDliO Fax Number (33G ) OP16. Oi if 1 of 2 Form-D 4/05 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 4. Description of wastewater: Facility Generating Wastewater(check all that apply Industrial ❑ Number of Employees Commercial ❑ Number of Employees Residential ❑ Number of Homes School [+� Number of Students/Staff /a/Q Other ❑ Explain: Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.): Population served: S. T y of collection system (sanitary sewer only) ❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) 6. Outfall Information: Number of separate discharge points Outfall Identification number(s) Is the outfall equipped with a diffuser? ❑ Yes ❑ No 7. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfallr S. Frequency of Discharge: 0 Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: _ 9. Describe the treatment system List all installed components, including capacities, provide design removal for BOD, TSS, nitrogen and phosphorus. If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the description of the treatment system in a separate sheet of paper. %vk SO4e4de SANd Chice sAtE coAaZie-7'TNk 2 of 2 Form-D 4105 NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD 10. Flow Information: Treatment Plant Design flow. D 116 MGD Annual Average daily flow . D N0,3d41MGD (for the previous 3 years) Maximum daily flow vtOaff MGD (for the previous 3 years) Iq 11. Is this facility located on Indncountry? ❑ Yes [Nlo 12. Effluent Data Provide data for the parameters listed. Fecal Coliform, Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. Parameter Daily Maximum Monthly Average Units of Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS) 7 a i. Fecal Coliform 3.0 /oa ar Total Suspended Solids , D Temperature (Summer) Temperature (Winter) p D4,G C pH ►, 13. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications: Type Permit Number Type Hazardous Waste (RCRA) UIC (SDWA) NPDES PSD (CAA) Non -attainment program (CAA) 14. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION NESHAPS (CAA) Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) Other Permit Number I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. l..Jp �. Printed narAe of Person Title �'e- ow - Date North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) states: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 3 of 3 Form-D 4/05 cc: Tech. Services (Marcia Toler-McCullen) Permits and Engineering County Health Dept. Central Files WSRO' Date April 25, 1990 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County Alamance NPDES Permit No. NC0045144 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: Western High School 1731 North NC 87 Elon College, NC 27253 2. Date of Investigation: April 25, 1990 3. Report Prepared by: Eric Galamb 4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Neil Moore (919) 227-3601 5. Directions to Site: Travel north on Highway 87 from Burlington approximately 3 miles to SR 1530. The school is located on the southeast corner of the intersection. 6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 360 08' 05" Longitude: 790 29' 25" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicated treatment plant site and discharge point on map. USGS Quad No. C21 NW or USGS Quad Name Lake Burlington 7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): There is ample area available for expansion and upgrading. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): The sandfilter bed is approximately 70 feet above the Haw River. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: Dwellings are not close to the treatment facility. 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: a. Classification: WSIII-NSW b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 030602 C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The pertinent downstream uses are consistent with the WSIII classification. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. Type of wastewater: 100o Domestic Industrial a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.0115 MGD b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) in development approved should be required not needed X 2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds a. highest month in the last 12 months b. highest year in last 5 years 3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and applicable CFR Part and Subpart: 4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): Existing: A 11,500 gallon septic tank, a dosing tank, 40' x 70' surface sand filter with a chlorine contact tank. 5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: The sludge hauler is McPherson Septic Tank Service. 6. Treatment plant classification: Class I 7. SIC Code(s) 8211 Wastewater Code(s) 03 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds (municipals only)? 2. Special monitoring requests: Total residual chlorine and fecal coliform - weekly. 3. Additional effluent limits requests: 4. Other: PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS A chlorine contact chamber has been installed this month. The chlorine contact chamber was constructed without an authorization to construct and without the necessary plans. The WSRO suspects that the chamber is too small for a 30 minute detention time. The WSRO recommends that the school test to see if adequate disinfection occurs without excessive residual chlorine levels. If more detention time is necessary, the WSRO will require the school to enlarge the chamber to accommodate 1000 gallons. It is requested that fecal coliforms and total residual chlorine be sampled weekly. The WSRO recommends that the permit for Western High School be reissued. The septic tank and dosing tank were full of solids. The school maintenance department will pump these chambers on April 27, 1990. Signature of report preparer /�' '6 �� Water Quality Supervisor RECEIVED N.C. Dept. NRCD APR 18 10190 Winston-Salem Regional Office State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor 4/16/90 George T. Everett, Ph.D. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director Mr. Charles 0. Jeffries Alamance County Board of Education Drawer 358 Graham, NC 27253 Dear Mr. Jeffries Subject: NPDES Permit Application NPDES Permit No.NC0045144 Western Alamance High School Alamance County This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on April 16, 1990: Application Form Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities), Request for permit renewal, Application Processing Fee of $100.00, Other , The items checked below are needed before review can begin: Application Form , Engineering proposal (see attachment), Application Processing Fee of , Delegation of Authority (see attached)..... Biocide Sheet (see attached) Oi�ti9' ,Other If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete. This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins (919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will e advised of any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the review of the application. I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications, please contact the review person listed above. Sincerely, 1 ` sh, P.E. CC: Winston-Salem Regional Office M. Dale Ov Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CON"ITY OEYELOP"W ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT W" MISSION NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM G FOR A"100 io be filed otiiy by services, wholesale and retail trade, USE and other commercial establishments including vessels Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the act~ying instructions Please print or type ArPL I r.A110N NIMbF A e a s OAT[ attE Ivl n V9^K m. DAY �lao.ou 1, how., address, and telephone number of facility producing discharge A. Nave Western High School B. Street address 1731 N.NC 87 C City Elm*'Cbllege 0. N.C. Wild E. County Alamance F. ZI► 27253 G. Telephone No. 919 584-0316 Area Code 2. SIC (leave blanc) 3, NMnber of employeeS 8 2 0 4. Nature of business—Schnnl S. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year 0 , or (b) Check the rnOnth(s) disch4rge occurs: 1,MJanuary 2.4"abruary 3AMer'ch 4.6Apri1 6.6may 6.6June 7,0July B,19Auqust 9.1YSeptefter 10.&October 11.ffhovee+ber 12.CfFDeCi11er (c) Now wavy days per week: 1 .0 1 2. 0 2-3 3.U4-5 4.0 6-7 6. types or waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as soplieable) Flow. gallons per operating slay Volume treated before discharging (percent) Discharge per Howe 30. 65. 95. operating day 0.1.999 1000.4999 5000-f999 10,000- 50,000 49,999 or more 10.1. 29.9 64.9 94.9 lOc (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (6) (7) (B) (9) (lc; A. Sanitary, daily average X X B. Cooling water, etc., daily average C. Other dlfehIrge(s), daily average; Specify D. Malnffivpr+ per ope-at- ing day for Corr_inec 01SChArge (all :vpes� ed aWr 1. If any of the typal Of waste placestofther ithan surfacetwtfrs,+ataetk Mien Wb- treated. are dlseilarged as applicable. Waste rater is discharged to: 0.1.199 (1) 100049" (21 5000M" 10.00049 .M SO.000 or more (3) l41 (S1 A. 4kMi Lipa) %ew•r tySter 11, 111114•I.It'IM1111i M•�1 i C, '►ep1 it tank U. Evaporation lagoon or pond E. Other. specify: 8. N,rlber of separate discharge points: A. W S. 02-3 C.0 4-5 0.a 6 or fore 9. Ma/ue of receiving Maier or raters Branch to Haw River 10. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your dischargeto contain one or core of the following substances jj& as a result OfyOureWrati sctivities, or processes: ammonia. cy8Atom, •luoimA, beryllium. �Ii� sit amGOWN- topper, lead, fartur7. nickel, selenisr, 1111c, grease. and chlorine (residual). A.O yes 0.s no i certify that 1 am familiar with the infOt U " On contained In the agPiieatiom and that to the best Of NY kmwledge and bs" Of such isfseeatisn ii "Al Coplete, mad accurate. Charles O' JeffriP - - Printed Name of person Signing Associate Superintendent - T�11. 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