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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Nainesh Patel
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
4216 Mail Service Ctr
Raleigh, NC 27699-4216
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 08, 2020
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Washington Correctional Center WWTF
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ000026S
Washington County
Dear Mr. Patel:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Washington Correctional
Center WWTF on 6/30/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. W00000265. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required. The facility was compliant with permit #WQ0000265.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Mays with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940 or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist 1
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0000265 Effective: 05/20/19 Expiration: 10/31/22 Owner : North Carolina Department of Public Safety
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Washington Correctional Center WWTF
County: Washington 13842 NC 94 N
Region: Washington
Creswell NC 27928
Contact Person: Nainesh Patel Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Take US 64 E from raleigh to Creswell. Take Benson Rd exit in Scuppernong, turn left at stop go over bridge turn left on Rt 94.
Facility is 1.5 miles on right.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Brad Elliot Gosser Certification: 1002069 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/30/2020 Entry Time 10:30AM
Primary Inspector: Paul M Mays
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
Treatment Lagoons
Treatment Disinfection
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Record Keeping
End Use -Irrigation Treatment Influent Pump Station
Treatment Flow Measurement Storage
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Permit: WQ0000265 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Inspection Date: 06/30/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On 6/30/2020 at 10:30 AM, Paul Mays and Robert Tankard of the Washington Regional Office entered the facility to perform
a compliance evaluation of the facility and provide technical assistance. Paul Mays was responsible for the compliance
evaluation of the facility.
Brad Grosser, Edward Hemilright, Nash Patel, Jason Hassell and Ginger Dawson were also present during the compliance
evaluation and technical assistance. Brad Grosser and Edward Hemiright were very helpful during the inspection. Ginger
Dawson and Jason Hassel were present for training purposes.
Overall, the site and units were well maintained.
The records and required paperwork provided by Brad Grosser were well maintained and neatly kept in binders. No
discrepancies were found between monitoring reports and lab data. The 11/2019 NDMR and NDAR1 monitoring reports and
corresponding lab data were reviewed with no discrepancies
The lagoon was found to be in overall, good condition. The berms were free of tree growth, grass around the berm was
freshly cut, there was no sign of burrowing animals and no signs of berm failure to be found. The liner showed no signs of
damage and the freeboard was measured at 3.7ft. The only concern found was a small portion of fencing surrounding the
lagoon was bent by a moderate amount.
The Influent Pump Station visual alarm was working during inspection and the audio alarm was not functional.
Effluent meter was calibrated by McCrometer on 2/7/2019. ORC is having the effluent meter calibrated next month.
ORC did not use site #4 because the site stayed wet and due to this site remaining wet, other sites were used due to being
more suitable. Other than site 4 which was not being utilized due to wetness, no issues were found with sites. The cover
crop (Sweet Gums) looked good.
MW-2 was looked at and held representative as other wells on the site. The well was well maintained and undamaged. The
other monitoring wells will be looked at in the next inspection during the cooler winter months.
The facility was found to be complaint with permit WQ0000265
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Permit: WQ0000265 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Inspection Date: 06/30/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Infiltration System
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment
Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are floats/controls operable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operational?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
❑
❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry operational?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The visual alarm was working during
inspection and the audio alarm was not functional.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Comment
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0000265 Owner -Facility: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Inspection Date: 06/30/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is water use metered? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
❑
0
❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Comment: Effluent meter was calibrated by
McCrometer on 2/7/2019. ORC is having the effluent meter
calibrated next month.
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
If tablets, are tablets present?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
# Is it a dual feed system?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
❑
❑ N ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
0
❑
❑ ❑
NDAR?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
❑
❑ ❑
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Permit: W00000265 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Inspection Date: 06/30/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are application rates adhered to?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑
0
❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
E
❑
❑ ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑
0
❑ ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
❑
0
❑ ❑
Are annual soil reports available?
0
❑
❑ ❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑
E
❑ ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑
❑
❑
If so, has it been applied?
❑
❑
❑
Are operational logs present?
N
❑
❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
E
❑
❑ ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
❑
❑
0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Comment: The records and required paperwork provided by Brad Grosser were well maintained and
neatly
kept in binders. No discrepancies were found between monitoring
reports and lab data.
The
11/2019 NDMR and NDAR1 monitoring reports and corresponding
lab data were reviewed with
no discrepancies.
End Use -Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate?
E
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
N
❑
❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
❑
0
❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Is the application equipment operational?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
0
❑
❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within the CB?
❑
0
❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the Cl
❑
E
❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0000265 Owner -Facility: North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Inspection Data: 06/30/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: ORC did not use site #4 because the site staved wet and due to this site remaining wet, other
sites were used due to being more suitable. Other than site 4 which was not being utilized due tc
wetness no issues were found with sites. The cover crop (Sweet Gums) looked good.
MW-2 was looked at and held representative as other wells on the site. The well was well
maintained and undamaged. The other monitoring wells will be looked at in the next inspection
during the cooler winter months.
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