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Water Pollution Control System) Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC i5A 8G .0201
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Physical/Chemical
Collection System
Surface Irrigation
Land Application
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Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Nt}znber( E ? - , Work Phone #:
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Signature:
Date:— 7 - .'—r--I j
"I certify that 109mc to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand anal will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the O.RC as set forth in I5A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name: F, er 1 G. -Q
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: W w -A 0 y Work Phone #: 3 9( , z3v
Signature., �• Date: -7 , (
"1 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 080 .0205 and falling to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
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Mall arfax a copy to the Asheville
Fayetteville
Mooresville
Raleigh
appropriate Regional 01fice: 2090 US Hwy 70
225 Green St
610 E Centot Ave
3800 Barrett Dr
Swannanoa 28778
Suite 714
Suite 301.
Raleigh 27609
Fax: 828.299,7043
Fayetteville 28301-5043
Mooresville 28115
Fax; 919.571.47.18
Phone, 828.296.4,500
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
585 Waughtown St
Washington 27889
Wilmington 28405.2845
Winotnn-Salem 27107
Fax- 252.946.9215
Fax: 910.350.2004
Fax: 336.771,.463I
Phone:252.946.6481
Phone:910.796.7215
Phone:336.771,5000
Revised 03-2014
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Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name.
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: LO W 1 R 0 3S3 Work Phone #: (33G) /�Q a -- 'stR `/
Signature: _ Date:_._ -7-
"1. 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 080 ,0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Ccrtific:ation Commission."
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Bach -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (RU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type !Grade /Number: L Work Phone #: f,_i4A° EQ
Signature: U J 1AN11 Date:
"I certify that 1 agree to my designation as a Backup Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility notcd. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities ofthe BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can tcsult 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: - .7 Y 78Work Phone #: { 371, R - 7�;, Z 3
Signature: Date:
" i certify that ree my d tgnation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Chargc for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and reions pertaining to the responsibilities of the .BU ORC as sct forth in 15A NCAC 080.0205 and failing 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:
Signature:
Work Phone #:
Date:
"J certify that I agroc to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Chargc 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 080.0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission,"
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Revised 03.2014
Graznak, Jenny
From: Jay Fuller <jay_fuller@abss.kl2.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
jay /uller@abss.k12.nc.us
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
April 27, 2015
Mr. Johnny Rogers
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit No. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary 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 Sylvan Elementary 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 May 1, 2011 and expires April 30, 2016. A copy of the current NPDES
permit was available on site for review.
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. No alarms
are present on this system. Access to the sand bed is not restricted to the general public.
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
Alamance-Burlington School System is responsible for maintenance at this treatment facility, including
the sand bed. 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.
The sand at this facility was replaced in December 2014. There was some evidence of black staining,
which the ORC said happened after the dosing tank filter was cleaned. He believes it probably stirred up
some settled solids in the bottom of the 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 once per year. The last pump -out
occurred on August 25, 2014 according to records at the facility.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has been
located at this facility. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. The
effluent appeared clear with no noticeable solids 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,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: WSRO
Central Files
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Permit: NCO045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 04/22/2015 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
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
❑
0
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
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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?
0
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
M
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
M
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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 COGS
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
❑
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M
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
❑
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0
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
❑
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
M
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Permit: NCO045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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
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❑
❑
Is UV intensity adequate?
❑
❑
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
❑
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Is there a backup system on site?
0
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: Extra bulbs are stored at the maintenance shop. Once again, UV intensity monitor
wasturned off. OR_C believes the school maintenance staff keeps it turned off to avoid
alarms.Bulb sensors were on and bulbs were operational.
Septic Tank
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
❑
N
❑
❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
0
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
M
❑
❑
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
❑
0
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Comment: No alarms for this system.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
❑
M
❑
❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
❑
❑
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment: The sand at this facility was replaced in December 2014.
Page# 4
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NCDENR
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. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary 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 Sylvan Elementary 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 May 1, 2011 and expires April 30, 2016. A copy of the current NPDES permit
was available on site for review.
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
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 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. Due to the age
of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank. Access to the sand bed is not restricted to the
general public.
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
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 with 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. 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 5%. As
the monitor stayed on, it went down to 0%. Please fix this problem immediately. The ORC suggested that
the probe is broken.
Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the surface of the sand bed was discolored. The black
appearance of the sand could be caused by algae or the possible release of sludge from 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 once per year. The last pump -out occurred
on September 11, 2013 according to records at the facility.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has been located
at this facility. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. The effluent
appeared clear with no noticeable solids 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
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
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1 I N I 2 15 I 31 NCO045128 111 121 14/05/07 117 181 C I 191 S I 201 I
Remarks
211111111111111111IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------_-------------Reserved --- ------------ ---
67 I 169 70131711 I 72 L N I 73 LLJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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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)
12:40 PM 14/05/07
11/05/01
Sylvan Elementary School
7718 Sylvan Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Snow Camp NC 27349
01:20 PM 14/05/07
16/04/30
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 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 NCO045128 I11 12I 14/05/07 117 181 ic
(cont. ) 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective May 1, 2011 and expires April 30, 2016. A copy of the current NPDES permit
was available on site for review.
2. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) from April 2013 through March 20143
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 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. Due to the age
of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank. Access to the sand bed is not restricted to the
general public.
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 with 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. 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 5%. As the monitor stayed on, it went down to 0%. Please fix this problem immediately. The ORC
suggested that the probe is broken.
Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the surface of the sand bed was discolored. The black
appearance of the sand could be caused by algae or the possible release of sludge from 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: NCO045128
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/07/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
8. Sludge Handling & Disposal
Jenkins Waste Management typically pumps out the septic tank once per year. The last pump -out occurred
on September 11, 2013 according to records at the facility.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has been
located at this facility. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. The
effluent appeared clear with no noticeable solids on the day of the inspection.
Page # 3
Permit: NCO045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/07/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ 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?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: Access to the sand bed is not restricted to the general public.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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?
(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?
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Page # 4
Permit: NCO045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary 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? D D ■ D
Comment:
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 effluent pipe has been recently located at this facility. Effluent
samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder. The effluent
appeared clear with no noticeable solids on the day of the inspection.
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: 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 5%. As the monitor stayed on, it went down to 0%.
Please fix this problem immediately.
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: Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank.
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
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Page # 5
Permit: NC0045128
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/07/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
Yes No NA NE
00 0 n
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) 0 0 Q ■
Comment: Ms. Graznak noted during her inspection that the surface of the sand bed
was discolored. The black appearance of the sand could be caused by algae or the
possible release of sludge from the dosing tank.
Page # 6
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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. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Rogers:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the wastewater
treatment facility at Sylvan Elementary 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 May 1, 2011 and expires April 30, 2016. A copy of an older edition of
the permit is kept in the locked 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. Due to
the age of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank. Access to the sand bed is not
restricted to the general public.
6. Operations & Maintenance
The ORC for this facility is Matt Smith, R & A Labs,
Alamance-Burlington School System is responsible
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
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
and Back -Up ORC is Glenn Price, R & A Labs.
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facility. The six UV bulbs are changed every 8,000 hours, according to a maintenance sticker in the
UV shed. The ORC cleans the bulbs every week. 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 50%. The ORC stated that he adds soda ash to regulate
pH. The sand beds appeared to be well -maintained.
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 Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has
been located at this facility. 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,
12,
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
201 1
1 INI 2 U 5( 31 NC0045128 111 121 13/05/29 117 18 L 19I g I !_!
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Remarks
211 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved --------------- ------
671 169 701 31 71 U_! 72 N I 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)
Sylvan Elementary School
01:00 PM 13/05/29
11/05/01
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7718 Sylvan Rd
Snow Camp NC 27349
01:30 PM 13/05/29
16/04/30
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 ■ Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jennifer F Graznak WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
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(cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. Permit
The permit became effective May 1, 2011 and expires April 30, 2016. A copy of an older edition of the
permit is kept in the locked 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. Due to the age
of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank. Access to the sand bed is not restricted to the
general public.
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
ORC cleans the bulbs every week. 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 50%. The ORC stated that he adds soda ash to regulate pH. The sand beds appeared to be
well -maintained.
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: NC0045128
Inspection Date: 05/29/2013
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary 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 Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has been
located at this facility. Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV cylinder.
Page # 3
1
Permit: NCO045128
Inspection Date: 05/29/2013
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ Q 0 n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge fl Q ■
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: There is no gate around this system.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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?
(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?
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?
Yes No NA NE
Page # 4
Permit: NC0045128 Owner -Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/29/2013 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
Comment: A copy of an older edition of the permit is kept in the locked shed at the
facility. Please make sure that a copy of the current permit and effluent limitations and
monitoring requirements are available on site.
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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: Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV
cylinder.
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:
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)
Comment: Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present.
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Page # 5
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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. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP — Alamance County
Dear Dr. Rogers:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the
wastewater treatment facility at Sylvan Elementary 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 May 1, 2011 and expires April 30, 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 two violations of the permit's Fecal Coliform limit in April and May 2011. 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. Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank.
No major problems were noted during the facility inspection. Access to the sand bed is not
restricted to the general public.
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: 336-77146301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org -� 1� Ama j/y
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �/ [� `
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.
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 Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has
been located at this facility. 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 2 151 31 NCO045128 111 121 12/05/30 117 181 C I 19 I S I 201 I
Remarks
211IIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII III1111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 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)
01:00 PM 12/05/30
11/05/01
Sylvan Elementary School
7718 Sylvan Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Snow Camp NC 27349
01:30 PM 12/05/30
16/04/30
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/",
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Page # 1
Permit: NCO045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary 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 o 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:
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment: Access to the sand bed is not restricted to the general public.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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?
(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?
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0045128
Inspection Date: 05/30/2012
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
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 effluent is discharged into Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin.
The effluent pipe has been located at this facility. Effluent samples are collected from
the spout at the end of the UV cylinder.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter.
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: Ms. Graznak noted that the UV intensity monitor was not working at the
time of the inspection, but the bulbs were on.
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
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Page # 5
Permit: NC0045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 05/30/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment: Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present.
Yes No NA NE
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM
PEPXA ORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
2011 RECEIVED
N.C.Dept. of ENR
MAR, 212012
General Information Winston-Salem
Re Tonal offioe
Facility Name: Sylvan Elementary
Responsible Entity: Alamance-Burlington School System
Contact Person: Johnny Rogers
Applicable Permit (s): NPDES Permit No. NC0045128
Description of collection system or process:
The system consists of a 0.0075 million gallon per day (MGD) wastewater treatment plant
Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination.
II. Performance
Summary of system performance
for calendar year 2011:
January 2011
Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily rnax
February 2011
Compliant with effluent limits
March 2011
Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily max
April 2011
Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily max
May 2011
Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily max
June 2011
Compliant with effluent limits
July 2011
Compliant with effluent limits
August 2011
Compliant with effluent limits
September 2011
Compliant with effluent limits
October 2011
Compliant with effluent limits
November 2011
f E
Compliant with effluent limits p
December 2011
Compliant with effluent limits
MAR 15 2N
IITio Notification
Annual notice will be posted in school office.
TV. 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
WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 15, 2012
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY— DECEMBER 2011
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
A review of the December 2011 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) revealed a violation of the
following parameter(s):
Parameter
Date
Reported Value
Re orting Requirement
Temperature
Nov. 27 — Dec. 3
None
Weekly
Failure to provide timely and accurate DMRs is a violation of your NPDES permit. If this violation is
due to a transcription error, and certifiable data are available to rectify the noncompliance, we ask
that you please submit an amended DMR(s) to the Division of Water Quality by April 1, 2012. Send
copies of the amended report to:
Central Files and Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center 585 Waughtown Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil
penalties. Violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each
violation. Any efforts undertaken to bring the facility back into compliance are not an admission of
culpability. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and extent of harm
to the environment, and the duration and gravity of the violation(s) will be considered in any future
actions undertaken. Should you have any questions, please contact Jenny Graznak or me at (336)
771-5000.
Sincerely,
W*-D
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
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045128 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH November YEAR 2011
FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Sylvan Elem 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 III CERTIFICATION NO. 992198
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS RE F� NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE CO Y to: N,C.Dec� .i
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES !AN 2 20
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNA URE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER Wlnsto Salem B1 THI SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 6, 2011
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION —Effluent Limitations (MAY 2011)
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of May 2011 revealed the following violations of
permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Fecal coliform
5/17/2011
400 # / 100 ml
5,200 # / 100 ml
Daily Limit
Actions should be taken to avoid the recurrence of the above noncompliance problem. Since this
particular parameter (Fecal Coliform) continues to be problematic at this facility, it appears that a
regular bulb -cleaning schedule for the UV equipment should be instated. Please do not wait until an
exceedance of permit parameters before cleaning the bulbs in future. 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
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(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
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 22, 2011
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION —Effluent Limitations (APRIL 2011)
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of April 2011 revealed the following violations of
permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Fecal coliform
4/7/2011
400 # / 100 ml
3,400 # / 100 ml
Daily Limit
Actions should be taken to avoid the recurrence of the above noncompliance problem. Since this
particular parameter (Fecal Coliform) continues to be problematic at this facility, it appears that a
regular bulb -cleaning schedule for the UV equipment should be instated. Please do not wait until an
exceedance of permit parameters before cleaning the bulbs in future. 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,
%�' �' IV 111_� I
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: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarofina
Naturaltrf
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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(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
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Re: 04/07/11 High Fecal Coliform Result
Sylvan needed cleaning out — routine maintenance. After maintenance cleaned fecal
coliforms were back in compliance.
-Morgan Turner, ORC
WSRO MONTHLY DMR VIOLATIONS REPORT FOR:
Alamance
NC0045128 Sylvan Elementary School
Limit Violation
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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 22, 2011
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION —Effluent Limitations (March 2011)
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of March 2011 revealed the following violations
of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Fecal coliform
3/1/2011
400 # / 100 ml
1,000 # / 100 ml
Daily Limit
Fecal coliform
3/4/2011
400 # / 100 ml
620 # / 100 ml
Daily Limit
Actions should be taken to avoid the recurrence of the above noncompliance problem. Since this
particular parameter (Fecal Coliform) continues to be problematic at this facility, it appears that a
regular bulb cleaning schedule for the UV equipment should be instated. Please do not wait until an
exceedance of permit parameters before cleaning the bulbs in future. 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: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877.623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Nne
orthCarofina
Aw ra!!y
DNIR Review Record
Facility: 0��VckPermit[Pipe No.: NCQ0I 5 I j 3
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045128 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH March YE 2011 R ,sto"_gal,, .,
FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Sylvan Elem 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 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"TM:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL, SERVICE CENTER MAY 0 T'
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
(SIGNATURr< OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DA
BY THIS SIGNATURE,1 CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS
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Re: 03/01 & 03/04/11 High Fecal Coliform Results for Sylvan Elementary
On 03/01/11 the fecal coliform was high, called Alainance County Schools to check
cleanliness of unit. On 03/04/11 the fecal coliform was still high, found bad bulb and
quartz casings needed changing.
-Morgan Turner, ORC
40
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Dr. Randy Bridges, Superintendent
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Rd
Burlington NC 27217-2916
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2011-LV-0157
Permit No. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
May 2, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of Sylvan Elementary School's monitoring report for January 2011 showed the following violations:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Broth,44.5C
01/18/11
400 #/100ml
1,600 #/100ml
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance problem.
Please be aware that these violations of your NPDES permit, and any additional violation of State law, could
result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jenifer Carter at (336) 771-4957.
cc: SWP — Central Files
WSRO Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 VJaughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: 336-771-5000 \ FAX. 336-771 A630 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Nne
orthCarolina
,)Vatura!!y
An Equal Opportunity +. Affirmative Action Employer
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Cover Sheet from
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UNIR Review Record
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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. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP — Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the
wastewater treatment facility at Sylvan Elementary 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 May 1, 2006 and expires April 30, 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 and August. 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. Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank.
No major problems were noted during the facility inspection. Access to the sand bed is not
restricted to the general public.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
1hone:111-711-50001 FAX: 338-771.41111 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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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 Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has
been located at this facility. 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 NCO045128 111 121 11/01/19 117 18ICI 19ISI 20I I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA -------------- Reserved----------
67I 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73 L1J 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 11/01/19
06/05/01
Sylvan Elementary School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7718 sylvan Rd
Snow Camp NC 27349
10:30 AM 11/01/19
11/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Morgan Lee Turner/ORC/336-996-2841/
Name, Address of Responsible OffidalfTitle/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/
t/2-q
Sign Loje of Man gement Q-A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
Permit: NCO045128
Inspection Date: 01/19/2011
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 0 O
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ 0 n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No
NA
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: Access to the sand bed is not restricted to the general public.
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is -all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Page # 3
Permit: NC0045128
Inspection Date: 01/19/2011
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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: Effluent samples are collected from the spout at the end of the UV
cylinder.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment: Effluent flow is estimated by the school's potable water meter.
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:
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: Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
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Page # 4
Permit: NC0045128
Inspection Date: 01/19/2011
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# 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: Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present.
Page # 5
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 19, 2010
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of August 2010 revealed the following violations
of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Fecal coliform
8/25/2010
400 # / 100 ml
1,040 # / 100 ml
Daily Limit
Fecal coliform
8/27/2010
400 # / 100 ml
500 # / 100 ml
Daily Limit
Fecal coliform
8/2010
200 # / 100 ml
721 # / 100 ml
Monthly Limit
Actions should be taken to avoid the recurrence of the above noncompliance problem. Since this
particular parameter (Fecal Coliform) continues to be problematic at this facility, it appears that a
regular bulb cleaning schedule for the UV equipment should be instated. Please do not wait until an
exceedance of permit parameters before cleaning the bulbs in future. 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,
r47"Aff
Steve W. Tedder
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: 336-771-5000 \ FAX: 336-771-4630 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DMR Review Record
Facility: IVO-Ai EG • Permit/Pipe No.: N(J�Dg51 Month/Year�0
5�0(
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Pen -nit Limit DMR Value % Over Lirrut
2-004 --/ (i Matt, -7 2 ( 2 foci
Date
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Date
Weekly ail iolations
Parameter Permit Limit/Tvpe DMR Value % Over Limit
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Monitoring Frequency Violations
Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
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Regional Water Quality
Supervisor Signoff: Date:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource Winston.; .
Division of Water Quality L_ Reg
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 NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary 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,
L�� *':A�
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
Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
Mail the com lete application
NPDES Permit PCO045128
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
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Alamance-Burlington School System
Sylvan Elementary School
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington
N.C. 27217
(336)570-6060
(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 7718 Sylvan Road
City Snow Camp
State / Zip Code N.C. 27349
County Alamance
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, public organization or other entity that operates the fapility. (Note that t "
referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC)
Name Alamance-Burlington School System
Mailing Address 1712 Vaughn Road
City Burlington tiL :`•.?ALTf"Y
State Zi Code N.C.27217 - -ECeivEo
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Telephone Number (336)570-6060 NOV 0 9 2010
Fax Number (336)570-0811 Winston
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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
❑
Number of Employees
Commercial
❑
Number of Employees
Residential
❑
Number of Homes
School
X❑
Number of Students/ Staff 379
Other
❑
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
School only
379
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 showing the exact location of each outfallr
Haw River
S. 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.
Capacity 12,000
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 .003 MGD
Annual Average daily flow .0018 MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flow 0.0068 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)
25.3
6.87
Mg/1
Fecal Coliform
> 12,000
6.6
Colonies/ 100mis
Total Suspended Solids
18.0
4.53
Mg/ 1
Temperature (Summer)
17.0
16.0
0 deg. / c.
Temperature (Winter)
17.0
13.5
0 deg./c.
PH
6.78
n/a
SU
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.
Johnny Rogers Director of Maintenance
Printed name of Person Signing Title
of Applic t Date
NoWbarolina 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 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
Graznak, Jenn
From: Weaver, Charles
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:38 PM
To: Randy_Bridges@abss.kl2.nc.us
Cc: Johnny_Rogers@abss.kl2.nc.us; Graznak, Jenny
Subject: FW: renewal notice for NPDES permits NCO045161 and NCO045128 [wastewater permits for
2 schools]
Dr. Bridges — I sent a message to your Assistant Superintendent for Auxiliary Services. He deleted it without reading it.
The text of the message is included below, along with the attachments.
Please forward it to the correct person in your administration. The NPDES wastewater permits for your facilities must be
renewed if wastewater discharge is to continue.
Tha n I<s,
CHW
From: Ronnie Wall[mailto:Ronnie_Wall@abss.kl2.nc.us]
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:22 PM
To: Weaver, Charles
Subject: Not read: renewal notice for NPDES permits NCO045161 and NCO045128
Importance: High
Your message was deleted without being read on Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:22:03 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
(US & Canada).
The wastewater discharge permits for the Sylvan Elementary School WWTP (NC0045128) and the
Altamahaw/Ossipee Elementary School WWTP (NC0045161) will expire on 4/30/2011.
Federal (40 CFR 122) and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications
be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. Your renewal applications are due to the
Division no later than November 1, 2010. The application form for your facility type is attached to this
message.
Failure to apply for renewal by the appropriate deadline can result in a civil penalty assessment or other
enforcement activity at the discretion of the Director. If either facility is still discharging any wastewater, its
permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit violates North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
Use the attached checklist to complete your renewal packages. The checklist identifies the items you must
submit with each permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at either facility and you
wish to rescind its permit, please contact me by replying to this message.
Charles H. Weaver
NPDES Unit
L.—J
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Form-D-20090518-
checklist.doc
)WQ-SWP-NPDES...
Messages to and from this address are subject to the N.C. Public Records law.
Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DNIR Review Record
Facility: &4v e Permit/Pipe No.:Month/Year 2
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
Weekly DlyViolations
Date Parameter Permit LimiVTvpe DMR Value % Over Limit
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date Parameter Permit Frequency Values Reported # of Violations
Completed by: `� r1� ���C- Date:
Regional Water Quality
Supervisor Signoff: Date:
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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, NC 27217
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP — Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the
wastewater treatment facility at Sylvan Elementary 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 May 1, 2006 and expires April 30, 2011. A copy of the permit is
kept in the facility notebook maintained in the locked 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.
There was a violation of the Fecal Coliform monthly limit in January and the Fecal Coliform daily
maximum limit in October. 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 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. Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank.
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 One
Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-77146301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org � � �}�,��N`/��
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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.
Since the installation of the UV system in 2008, the frequency of Fecal Coliform limit violations
has increased at this facility. You should check to make sure that the UV bulbs and cylinder are
cleaned as needed 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, the last pump -out occurred October 23, 2009.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has
been located at this facility. 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
Clifford 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 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO045128 111 121 10/01/27 117 18I CI 19I SI 201
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIII111111111111111 J66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 OA --- —-------- —------------ Reserved ----------------------
67I 169 70 13 I 711 I 72 I N I 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 10/01/27
06/05/01
Sylvan Elementary School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7718 Sylvan Rd
Snow Camp NC 27349
11:30 AM 10/01/27
11/04/30
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
No
27217/Superintendent/336-570-6060/
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/ 112
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Signature of Mana ment 0 A Revie er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
Permit: NCO045128
Inspection Date: 01/27/2010
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
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:
(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
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
n
■
n
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
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Comment: The plant site is not restricted - it is across the street from the school.
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?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
■
n
n
n
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
■
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❑
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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?
❑
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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n
n
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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n
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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n
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Page # 3
Permit: NCO045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Date: 01/27/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
❑
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
n
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
n
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Is the flow meter operational?
n
n
■
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
❑
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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
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
■
n
n
n
Is there a backup system on site?
■
n
n
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
■
n
n
n
Comment: Since the installation of the UV system in 2008, the frequency of Fecal
Coliform limit violations has increased at this facility. You should check to make sure
that the UV bulbs and cylinder are cleaned as needed and that the UV intensity and
transmittance is adequate.
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA
Nt
(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: Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present on the septic tank.
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
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
■
n
n
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Page # 4
Permit: NCO045128
Inspection Date: 01/27/2010
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
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:
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
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Page # 5
WASTEWATER SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
2009
I. General Information
Facility Name: Sylvan Elementary
Responsible Entity: Alamance-Burlington School System RECEIVED -�
N.0 Not. of ENR
Contact Person: Johnny Rogers APR 2 6 2010
Applicable Permit (s): NPDES Permit No. NCO045128
Winston 'Salem
Regional Office
Description of collection system or process:
The system consists of a 0.0075 million gallon per day (MGD) wastewater treatment plant
Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination.
II. Performance
Summary of system performance for calendar year 2009:
January 2009 Exceeded permit limit for fecal coliform daily max
i0
February 2009
Compliant with effluent limits
r a
March 2009
Compliant with effluent limits
April 2009
Compliant with effluent limits
I
May 2009
Compliant with effluent limits
June 2009
Compliant with effluent limits
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
APR 2 ; 2010
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
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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 19, 2010
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary 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
10/23/2009
200 # / 100 ml
12,000 # / 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
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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
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
None
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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
Dn7R Review Record
Facility: � Permit/Pipe No.: NUCH SI a $ Month/Year
Monthly Average Violations
Parameter Permit Limit DMR Value % Over Limit
Weekly ail Violations
Date
ius�caC�-�
Parameter Permit L' 'ti7v e
LIco
DMR Value %Over Limit
Iz,-000 2�U0 0
Monitoring Frequency Violations
Date
Parameter Permit Frequency
Values Reported
# of Violations
Other Violations
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Supervisor Signoff: Date:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Res urcesyv�nston-Salem
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
James G. Merrill, Superintendent
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
Dear Mr. Merrill:
Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Director Secretary
September 25, 2009
Subject: Notification of Jordan Lake Nutrient Requirements
NPDES Permits NC0031607, NC0045128,
NC0045144, NC0045152, and NCO045161
Alamance-Burlington School System WWTPs
Alamance County
Governor Bev Perdue recently signed legislation to complete passage of rules for the Jordan Lake
Nutrient Management Strategy. The Strategy includes a Wastewater Discharge rule (T15A NCAC 02B
.0270) that applies to your wastewater treatment facility. Pursuant to Sub -Item (6) (d) of the rule, I am
writing to notify you of the nutrient allocations assigned to your facility.
This letter addresses only certain provisions of the Jordan Lake Wastewater Discharge rule. I encourage
you to familiarize yourself with the remainder of this rule.
Nutrient Allocations. The Wastewater Discharge rule establishes the maximum loads of nitrogen and
phosphorus that can be released from wastewater treatment facilities into the Jordan Lake watershed.
The rule provides that these wasteload allocations are to be divided among the existing facilities in
proportion to (with specific exceptions) their 2001 permitted flows. It also provides that facilities
permitted to discharge 100,000 gpd or more are to receive nitrogen and phosphorus limits equivalent to
their individual allocations.
Your facility has been assigned nitrogen and phosphorus allocations. The allocations are expressed as
annual mass loadings delivered to the lake. Due to foreseeable losses between the discharge point and
the lake, they are also expressed as the equivalent discharge loads at the point of discharge. The
delivered and the corresponding discharge allocations assigned to your facility are as follows:
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 'J�'����N� �
An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer � �/ [ "
James G. Merrill, Superintendent
Notification of Jordan Lake Nutrient Requirements
September 25, 2009
NCO031607 - Western Alamance Middle School
NC0031607
Delivered Allocation
(lb/yr)
Transport
Factor (%)
Discharge Allocation
(lb/yr)
Total Nitrogen
351
64
548
Total Phosphorus
53
58
91
2001 Permitted Flow: 0.0150 MGD
NCO045128 - Sylvan Elementary School
NC0045128
Delivered Allocation
(lb/yr)
Transport
Factor (%)
Discharge Allocation
(lb/yr)
Total Nitrogen
92
84
110
Total Phosphorus
14
76
18
2001 Permitted Flow: 0.0030 MGD
NCO045144 - Western Alamance High School
NC0045144
Delivered Allocation
(lb/yr)
Transport
Factor (%)
Discharge Allocation
(lb/yr)
Total Nitrogen
269
64
420
Total Phosphorus
41
58
70
2001 Permitted Flow: 0.0115 MGD
NCO045152 - Jordan Elementary School
NC0045152
Delivered Allocation
(lb/yr)
Transport
Factor (%)
Discharge Allocation
(lb/yr)
Total Nitrogen
230
84
274
Total Phosphorus 1
35
76
46
2001 Permitted Flow: 0.0075 MGD
NCO045161- Altamahaw/Ossipee Elementary School
NC0045161
Delivered Allocation
(lb/yr)
Transport
Factor (%)
Discharge Allocation
(lb/yr)
Total Nitrogen
254
58
438
Total Phosphorus
36
49
73
2001 Permitted Flow: 0.0120 MGD
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• James G. Merrill, Superintendent
Notification of Jordan Lake Nutrient Requirements
September 25, 2009
Nutrient Limits. Your facility will not receive new nutrient limits at this time. However, any nutrient
limits already in your NPDES permit will remain in effect.
If the facilities permitted for less than 100,000 gpd, as a group, approach their allocations for nitrogen
or phosphorus, the Division will consider whether nutrient limits are necessary to protect water quality
at that time. In the event that nutrient limits become necessary, the limits would equal your facility's
discharge allocations.
Nutrient TradinZ. The rule provides that, when one utility connects to another, the allocations held by
the closing facility are transferred to the remaining facility. The rule also provides for the trading of
allocations among dischargers within each of the major Jordan subwatersheds. Be sure to consult with
the Division's NPDES staff before you consider selling allocation: transactions can have profound
implications for your facility and its permit.
If you have any questions regarding these allocations, please contact me at (919) 807-6402 or at
mike. templeton@ncdenr.gov.
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
NDPES Files
Central Files
Sincerely,
. Coleen H. Sullins
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 16, 2009
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of January 2009 revealed the following
violation of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Fecal coliform
Jan 2009
200 # / 100 ml
289 # / 100 ml
Monthly 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,
ell
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: 336-77146301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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Regional Supervisor
DMR Review Record
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Monthly Averacye Violations
Paramete`r_� Permit imit DMR Value % Over Limit
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Monitorinla Frequency Violations
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FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Sylvan Elem CLASS II COUNTY Alamance
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES R & A Laboratories, Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. 3'
(List additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form)
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Mor aaeurner GRADE III CERTIFICATION NO. 992198
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGFJA,� NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE
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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. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP — Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the
wastewater treatment facility at Sylvan Elementary 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 May 1, 2006 and expires April 30, 2011. A copy of the permit is
kept 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.
There were violations of the Fecal Coliform Limit in October and November. Our office has
previously assessed these violations.
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. Due to the age of the system, no alarms
are present on the septic tank. 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
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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.
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 Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has
been located at this facility. 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
Clifford 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 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO045128 111 121 09/03/11 117 181 CI 191 S1 20I I
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA------------------Reserved----------
671 j69 701 31 71 I_I 721 NJ 73I I W 174 751 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)
12:00 PM 09/03/11
06/05/01
Sylvan Elementary School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7718 Sylvan Rd
Snow Camp NC 27349
12 30 PM 09/03/11
11/04/30
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
James G Merri11,1712 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/ 3(�
Signature of M agement Q A Re wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
If A
Permit: NCO045128
Insoection Date: 03/11/2009
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ Q ■ Q
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
nn■n
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Comment:
Yes No
NA
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Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Page # 3
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Permit: NCO045128
Inspection Date: 03/11/2009
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review!?
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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: 100% intensity during inspection.
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)
Comment: Due to the age of the system, there is no alarm on the septic tank.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
February 9, 2009
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of November 2008 revealed the following
violation of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Fecal coliform
11/5/2008
400 # / 100 ml
12,000 # / 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: 336-77146301 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045128 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH November YEAR 2008
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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 T,&f'h'er GRADE 11 CERTIFICATION NO. 987919
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 02/09/09 Page: 1 of 14
Permit: 5",
MRs Between: 11-2009
and 11-2008 Region: Winston-Salem
Violation Category: Limit
Violation Program Category: NF'DES L"VW
Facility Name:
Param Name: °d
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Violation Action: 1A
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PERMIT: NCO021211
FACILITY: City of Graham - Graham WWTP
COUNTY: Alamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL /
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UNIT OF
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11 -2008 001 Effluent
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DATE FREQUENCY
11/11/08 5 X week
MEASURE
ug/I
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VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
11-2008 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/25/08 5 X week
ug/I
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Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT: NCO023876
FACILITY: City of Burlington - Southside WWTP
COUNTY: Alamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
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11/10/08 5 X week
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VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
11-2008 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/26/08 5 X week
ug/I
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PERMIT: NCO045128
FACILITY: Alamance-Burlington School System - Sylvan Elementary
COUNTY: Alamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
School
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DATE FREQUENCY
MEASURE
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11-2008 001 Effluent
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC
11/05/08 2 X month
#/100ml
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM
pERF'ORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
2008
I. General Information
Facility Name: Sylvan Elementary
Responsible Ertity: Alatnanee-Burlington school. System
Contact Person: Johnny Rogers
Applicable Permit (s): NPDES Permit No. NCO045128
Description of collection system or process:
The system consists of a 0.0075 million gallon per day (MOD) wastewater treatment plant
Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination.
u, ]Performance
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 efflucnt limits
May 2009
Compliant with effluent limits
June 2008
Compliant with effluent limits
July 2008
Compliant with effluent limits
August 2008
Compliant with effluent linuts
September 2008
Compliant with effluent )units
October 2008
Exceeded monthly average for fecal. coliform.
November 2008
Exceeded daily limit for fecal eoiifom-.
December 2008
Compliant with, effluent limits
III. Notification
03/16/2009 14:28 336-9960326 R & A LABORATORIES PAGE 13/21
Autfual notice will be posted in school office_
iv. Certification
T. 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& Ainalvtical Laboratories Inc,
Entity
Janum 28, 2009
Date
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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. 987919
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841
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Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary 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
1/3/2008
28 ug/I
160 ug/I
Daily Limit
Total Residual. Chlorine
1/4/2008
28 ug/I
2080 ug/I
Daily Limit
Total Residual Chlorine
1/9/2008
28 ug/l
510 ug/l
Daily Limit
Total Residual Chlorine
1/16/2008
28 ug/I
1740 ug/I
Daily Limit
Total Residual Chlorine
1/24/2008
28 ug/l
2800 ug/l
Daily Limit
Total Residual Chlorine
1/28/2008
28 ug/I
710 ug/l
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 None Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107 Phone (336) 771-5000 Customer Service
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FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Sylvan Elem 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. 987919
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Coleen Sullins, Director
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April 3, 2008
Dr. Randy Bridges, Superintendent
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection — NPDES Permit No. NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP — Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
Jenny Graznak of this office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the
wastewater treatment facility at Sylvan Elementary 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 May
kept in the shed.
1, 2006 and expires April 30, 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 violations of Fecal Coliform limits in January and seven (7) daily violations of the Total
Residual Chlorine Limit in November and December after the start of the new TRC limit. Our
office has previously assessed these violations. 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. Due to the age of the system, no alarms are present on
the septic tank.
NNao ` Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem, NC 27107
Internet: 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
Dr. R. Bridges
Page 2
April 3, 2008
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. Please be advised that any
removed sand filter media must go to a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill.
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
kept at the facility.
8. Sludge Handling & Disposal
Richard Jenkins Septic Tank Service works on contract to pump out the septic tank every 6-8
weeks.
9. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent is discharged into Cane Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe has
been located at this facility. 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,
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.
EPAWashington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO045128 ill 121 08/03/28 117 18I CI 191 SI 20III
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------- ---------- Reserved ----------------- ---
67 I 169 70 13 I 711 I 721 NJ 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 P07 W, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
12:00 PM 08/03/28
06/05/01
Sylvan Elementary School
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
7718 Sylvan Rd
Snow Camp NC 27349
12:30 PM 08/03/28
11/04/30
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
Contacted
James G Merrill,1712 Vaughn Rd Burlington NC
No
27217/Superintendent/336-570-6060/
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program N 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 My nagement Q A evievver Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1
Permit: NCO045128
Inspection Date: 03/28/2008
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary 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?
n
■
o
o
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 May 1, 2006 and expires April 30, 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
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
❑
❑
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
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: NCO045128 Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary 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?
■
C3
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
■
n
n
n
Comment. -
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?
n
❑
■
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
n
❑
■
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.
Disinfection - UV
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
■
In
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
Is effluent clear and free of solids?
■
n
❑
n
Comment: An ultraviolet disinfection system was installed in late January 2008,
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
In
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
■
n
n
n
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
■
n
n
In
Comment: Richard Jenkins Septic Tank Service works on contract to pump out the
septic tank every 6-8 weeks.
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
Page # 4
Permit: NCO045128
Inspection Date: 03/28/2008
Owner - Facility: Sylvan Elementary School
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA
NE
# 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)
■
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
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 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
❑
■
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
■
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
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
Comment
Page # 5
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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 0045128
Sylvan Elementary 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 December 2007 revealed the following
violation of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Total Residual
12/7/2007
28 ug/1
900 ug/I
Daily Limit
Chlorine (TRC)
Exceeded
Total Residual
12/14/2007
28 ug/I
550 ug/I
Daily Limit
Chlorine (TRC)
Exceeded
Total Residual
12/18/2007
28 ug/1
840 ug/1
Daily Limit
Chlorine (TRC)
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above
noncompliance problem. Our office is aware that this facility is 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
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NhCarolina
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
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Cover Sheet from
Staff Member to
Regional Supervisor
DIVIR Review Record
Facility: 1 Permit/Pipe No.: C �� 0 Month/Year , DOID
Monthly Average Violations
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Date
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FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Sylvan Elem CLASS H 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) MorgagoNou0rner. GRADE H CERTIFICATION NO. 987919
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED 0 NO FLOW / DISCHARGE FROM SITE
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
February 21, 2008
Dr. Randy Bridges
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, NC 27217
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION — Effluent Limitations
NPDES Permit No. NC 0045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Dr. Bridges:
A review of the self -monitoring report for the month of November 2007 revealed the following
violation of permit limits:
Parameter
Date
Limit Value
Reported Value
Limit Type
Total Residual
11/2/2007
28 ug/I
1210 ug/I
Daily Limit
Chlorine (TRC)
Exceeded
Total Residual
11/9/2007
28 ug/I
360 ug/I
Daily Limit
Chlorine (TRC)
Exceeded
Total Residual
11/16/2007
28 ug/I
1760 ug/I
Daily Limit
Chlorine (TRC)
Exceeded
Total Residual
11/29/2007
28 ug/I
2800 ug/I
Daily Limit
Chlorine (TRC)
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above
noncompliance problem. Our office is aware that this facility is 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 one
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Subject: [Fwd: Alamance Burlington School System TRC Limit]
From: Steve Tedder <Steve.Tedder@ncmail.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:23:04 -0500
To: jenny.freeman@ncmail.net
I'm willing to work with the schools a little on this for the months of December 07 and January 08.
You'll have to remind me when these months of data roll around and we are doing the monthly reviews
for fast tracks.
Thanks
Tedder
-------- Original Message--------
Subject:Alamance Burlington School System TRC Limit
Date:Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:35:47 -0500
From:RAL <ralcc2(a,triad.rr.com>
Reply -To : <ralcc2 (a,triad . rr. com>
To: <steve.tedder(a,ncmail.net>
CC:'Johnny Rogers' <Johmly Roger@abss.kl2.nc.us>
Good Morning Steve,
Hope you had a good Christmas. As we have discussed in an earlier telephone conversation the date for
compliance with the TRC limit will not be met by the permit compliance date at the following schools:
• BE Jordan Elementary
12/01/07
• Sylvan Elementary
11/07/07
• Western High
12/01/07
• Western Middle
12/01/07
All of the systems are approved for UV disinfection. Each school, as well as AO Elementary (02/01/08), should
have the UV equipment installed and operational no later than 02/01/08. A couple of issues caused the initial
delay in the project. At the beginning the school system was going to install dechlor as the means for achieving
compliance. However, after comparing the long term cost of sampling, chemical usage, equipment, etc. of
dechlor vs. UV it was determined that UV was the best option. The next issue arose during the design phase
when it was realized that several of the systems would be below grade and would be considered confined space.
To eliminate this condition we had to design pumping systems that would raise the units to ground level.
Our time line for activities is listed:
• May, June, & July 2006 Permits issued at schools
• August2006
• January 2007
• February 2007
• February 2007
• May 2007
• July 2007
• August 2007
• August 2007
• September 2007
• December 2007
Study to consider the use of dechor vs. UV undertaken
Final costs from suppliers for UV systems received
Determined that UV was the most cost effective & operator friendly method to use
Engineer started design portion of project
Submitted plans and specs. to Raleigh for approval
Resubmitted plans & specs to Raleigh after Raleigh requested modifications
Received approval from Raleigh to begin construction
Ordered equipment from supplier
Site preparations for equipment installation started at all five schools
According to the supplier equipment is to arrive by December 28, 2007
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• January 2008 Installation of UV equipment
• February 01, 2007 Anticipated compliance with TRC limit at all schools
As you can see the school system has been very active in this project. Beside the aforementioned issues the
other problem has been with delays in dealing with the suppliers. That being said, if you can work with us about
the potential penalties it will be greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis J. Hodge
Director of Field Services
Research & Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
(336) 996-2841 (Office)
(336) 408-7922 (Cell)
Steve Tedder
Steve.Tedder@ncmail.net
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
(336)-771-4950
Fax (336) 771-4630
Steve Tedder <Steve.Tedder a,Wmail.net>
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NC DENR
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NPDES PERMIT NO. NC 0045128 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH November YEAR 2007
FACILITY NAME Alamance County Schools/Sylvan Elem 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) MorgaZurner GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 987919
PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES Operators ORC PHONE 336-996-2841
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED 0 NO FLOW i DISCHARGE FROM SITE
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN: CENTRAL FILES X
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (SIGNATURE F OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) DATE (�
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER I� BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS FEB - 5 2008
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24
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25
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0.0003
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0.0016
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS
for:
Report Date: 02/12/08 Page: 1 of 8
Permit: %
MRs Between: 19 2007 and 11-2007 Region:
Winston-Salem
Violation Category: Limit
Violation Program Category: NPDES WW
Facility Name: %
Param Name: °l
County:
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Subbasin: %
Violation Action: None
Major Minor: °/U
PERMIT: NCO045128
FACILITY: Alamance-Burlington School System - Sylvan Elementary
COUNTY: Alamance
REGION: Winston-Salem
School
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
LIMIT CALCULATED
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
REPORT PPI
DATE
MEASURE
VALUE
11 _2007 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/02/07 2 X week
ug/I
28 1,210
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
11 _2007 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/09/07 2 X week
ug/I
28 360
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
11 _2007 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/16/07 2 X week
ug/I
28 1,760
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
11 _2007 001 Effluent
Chlorine, Total Residual
11/29/07 2 X week
ug/I
28 2,800
Daily Maximum Exceeded None
PERMIT: NCO024112
FACILITY: City of Thomasville - Hamby Creek WWTP
COUNTY: Davidson
REGION: Winston-Salem
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
LIMIT CALCULATED
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
REPORT PPI
DATE
MEASURE
VALUE
11 _2007 001 Effluent
pH
11/26/07 5 X week
su
6 5.9
Daily Minimum Not Reached None
PERMIT: NCO042749
FACILITY: Davidson County Schools - Southwood Elementary School
COUNTY: Davidson
REGION: Winston-Salem
WWTP
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL / LOCATION
PARAMETER
VIOLATION FREQUENCY
UNIT OF
LIMIT CALCULATED
VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
REPORT PPI
DATE
MEASURE
VALUE
11 _2007 001 Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
11/30/07 Weekly
mgd
0.01 0.029
Monthly Average Exceeded None
treatment plant
Alamance-Burlington School System
A To C No. 045128AO I �`
Issued August 10, 2007
Engineer's Certification
as a duly registered 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 Sylvan Elementary School,
located on Sylvan Road 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 50 GPM duplex submersible pump station, 3000 GAL pump tank,
50 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 Registration No.
Date ;2 1 -0
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT
2007 .
L General information
Facility Name: Sylvan Elementary
Responsible Entity: Alamance-Burlington School System
Contact Person: Johnny Rogers
Applicable Permit (s): NPDES Permit No. NCO045128
Description of collection system or process:
The Sys
tcm consists of a 0.0075 million gallon per day (MGD) wastewater treatment plant
Including septic tank, dosing tank, surface sand filter, and tablet chlorination..
Il. Performance
Su nmary of system performance for calendar year 2007:
January 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
February 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
Mareb 2007
Compliant with ef.Elucut limits
April 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
May 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
June 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
.Tiny 2007
Compliant. with effluent limas
August 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
September 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
October 2007
Exceeded monthly average for fecal coliform
November 2007
Exceeded daily limit for fecal coliforrn
December 2007
Compliant with effluent limits
IIf. Notification
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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.
Dennis Hodge
Responsible Person.
Director of Field Services
Title
Research & Analytical Laboratories_, Ine.
Entity
januM 2$ 2008
Date
0t W Aj4 Michael F. Easley, Governor
N (r William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t t-- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
< Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
August 10, 2007
Mr. Ronnie Wall
Director of Facilities
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 045128AOI
7RECEIVEDN.AUW
Regional Office
Alamance-Burlington School System
Sylvan Elementary 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 0.003 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant, with discharge of treated wastewater into
Cane Creek 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 50 GPM duplex submersible pump station, 3000 GAL pump tank,
50 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. NCO045128 issued April 3, 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. NC0045128.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0105, alternative design criteria has been reviewed
and approved for the design setback from Sylvan Road. A new disinfection system is required to
meet NPDES limits for chlorine effective November 1, 2007. The approved alternative design
setback for the new disinfection system from Sylvan Road is 15 feet, in lieu of the 50 feet
setback established in 15A NCAC 2T .0506 (b).
Nam` hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service
Internet: __ _ . _ _ _; 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748
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Mr. Wall
August 10, 2007
Page 2
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.
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, shalt 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, I1I 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.
J
Mr. Wall
August 10, 2007
Page 3
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
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.
Sincerely,
H. Sullins f
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
0\ii�Y
Mr. Ronnie Wall, Director of Facilities
Alamance-Burlington School System
1712 Vaughn Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
Dear Mr. Wall:
#)-/ 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
June 22, 2007
RECEIVEO
M.0
J U N 2 7 2007
V, ,.- ..
Regional Office
SUBJECT: Request for Additional Information
Alamance-Burlington School System
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP
UV Disinfection
ATC No. 045128AOI
Alamance County
A review of the plans and specifications in support of the request for Authorization to
Construct has been completed by the Construction Grants and Loans Section (CG&L). The
comments resulting from this review are being transmitted directly to your engineer for
clarification and resolution; a copy is attached for your reference. Our goal is to issue the
Authorization to Construct as soon as possible. If a complete response is not received within 30
days, the application and supporting information will be returned.
'Upon receipt of satisfactory responses from your engineer to our comments, the review of
the plan documents will be completed. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact Ishwar Devkota, P.E., State Project Review Engineer, at
(919) 715-6222.
Sincerely,
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ecil G Madden, Jr., P.E., Supe s r
Cons ction Grants and Loans ection
Design Management Unit
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Attachment to all
cc: David W. Gipe & Associates, P.A. (Charlotte) - David W. Gipe, P.E.
DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Daniel Blaisdell, P.E.
Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E.
Ishwar Devkota, P.E./ATC Files
Construction Grants and Loans Section One
1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633 NorthCarolina
Phone: 919-733-6900 !FAX: 919-715-6229 / Internet: www.nccgl.net
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Construction Grants & Loans Section
Design Management Unit
Alamance-Burlington School System
Sylvan Elementary School WWTP
UV Disinfection
ATC No. 045128A0I
Request for Additional Information
General Comments
We note that the school is not designed for use as an emergency shelter, but there is a
designated source of water supply from the well. Please note that the ATC will be
conditioned to reflect that, in the event, the school may be used as an emergency shelter,
and that backup power source will be required for this site to power the UV disinfection
system.
2. Show all property lines on the plans.
It appears that the northern property line shown is at the end of the right-of-way on
Old NC 87 Road. Please clarify.
4. Provide three (3) final copies of the plans and specifications.
Review of Plans
1. Fencing must be extended to include the new UV structure, the pump station, and the new
control panel.
2. The specifications must clearly state the type of control panel enclosure. We recommend
`NEMA Type 4X.'
Provide pump station design details, including the pump selection.
4. All galvanized pipes must be substituted by a schedule 80 PVC pipe or an equivalent.
5. Show the 100-year flood elevation.
6. Show vent detail for the pump station.
7. Is the 50-gpm pumping rate and the corresponding UV treatment unit size necessary for
this system?
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
JAN 0 4 2006
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Receipt of permit renewal application
NPDES Permit NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Rogers:
The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on January 3, 2006. A member of the
NPDES Unit will review 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,
jz�
Frances Candelaria
Point Source Branch
cc: CENTRAL FILES
Winston Salem Regional Office/Surface Water Protection
NPDES Unit
oe NCarolina
Aawwlly
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-7015 Customer Service
Intemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-2496 1-877-623-6748
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Alamance-Burlington School System
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1712 Vaughn Road, Burlington, North Carolina 27217
(336) 570-6090 Ext. 106 FAX: (336) 570-6643
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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 Sylvan Elementary School, Permit #NC0045128
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
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By 2006, at least 90% of student in each student group will pass state assessments at every school.
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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 NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary School
Alamance County
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit's expiration date is April 30, 2006. Federal [40 CFR 122] 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 November 1, 2005.
As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal application. This is a violation of Part H. 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 [or 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,
'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 Natutrially chades.weaver@ncmail.net
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NPDES Permit NCO045128
Sylvan Elementary 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.13.11.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 nonindustrial 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 COO q514q
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: Q
Owner Name �LgmRNG� - BL�rPL�w1G%OR1 S�GIeoOi. Facility Name
Name J'��/LVgN E/ErnEN/A�t/ SGL,00L
Mailing Address /�/a ✓AI�Q
City �ia�eL�.uc.To�
State / Zip Code � fit, a ^j
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address 1_71055 kill. Nel. us
2. Location of facility producing discharge:
Check here if same address as above ❑
Street Address or State Road 771 1? SyL m Aj Rd.
City 561,Q L�An o
State / Zip Code x. C. a73y4
County A LAMA NAA-
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
Mailing Address
city
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
PIA IlAuq v Rd
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(336)r70-/,0�0
(93 6) S70 - 6 S
JA N - 3 2006
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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
Other
❑
Number of Employees
Number of Employees
Number of Homes
Number of Students/Staff
Explain:
Describe the source(s) of wastewater (example: subdivision, mobile home park, shopping centers,
restaurants, etc.):
Sc,,00L ojiLI
Population served:
5. Type of collection system
PSeparate (sanitary sewer only)
6. Outfall Information:
❑ Combined (storm sewer and sanitary sewer)
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 shouting the exact location of each outfallr
8. Frequency of Discharge: m 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.
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NPDES APPLICATION - FORM D
For privately owned treatment systems treating 100% domestic wastewaters <1.0 MGD
10. Flow Information:
Treatment Plant Design flow . DD 3 MGD
Annual Average daily flow . /2MGD (for the previous 3 years)
Maximum daily flowD Aft MGD (for the previous 3 years)
11. Is this facility located on Ind'an country?
❑ Yes 7No
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)C,
3
(o 7
Fecal Coliform
y
Total Suspended Solids
Temperature (Summer)
DG
Temperature (Winter)
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pH
g
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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.
Printed nafne of Persdd Signing
Title
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 4105