WQ0022725_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200813

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 24, 2020
John F Zachwieja
Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
PO Box 1465
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Slash Creek WWTP
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0022725
Dare County
Dear Mr. Zachwieja:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Slash Creek WWTP on
8/13/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. W00022725. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Please respond in writing to this office within 30 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans
or measures to be taken to address the following issues:
The facility was found to be non -compliant with permit #W00022725.
The turbidity meter was not functioning during the start of the inspection and had to be reset during the
inspection to function properly by Michelle Pharr.
Extra bulbs for UV disinfection were not present and this must be addressed as soon as possible. Please
refer to permit conditions II.1 and III.3. It is noted that Michelle Pharr emailed a quote for 2 UV High
Output 254nm Lamps and an Ultraviolet Electronic Ballast 120V-50/60HZ dated 8/14/2020.
Lab data requested for September 2019 and January 2020 NDMR reports was not present. The requested
NDMR reports seemed to be present. But without lab data, the spot check was unable to be conducted
during the inspection. This is a violation of permit condition IV.5. However, the requested NDMR reports
and corresponding lab data was sent via email by Michelle Pharr 4 days later. It is highly suggested all
required documents be present next inspection otherwise enforcement may be pursued by the Division.
The September 2019 NDMR report was spot checked with lab data with no discrepancies. However, this
was not the case for the January 2020 NDMR report. Total Nitrogen was reported as <0.02mg/I when lab
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data shows Total Nitrogen was 2.1mg/I. For this reason, an entire year of NMDRs with corresponding lab
data will be checked on the follow up inspection.
ORC David Pharr was asked to irrigate the permitted fields during the inspection and was unable to do so.
He got field 1 irrigation to work and out of roughly 10 sprinklers in field only 2 were in working condition.
The other 8 were obviously in bad shape, in need of servicing and were not functional. It is important to
note that the above is a violation of conditions II.1 and III.3 and must be addressed as soon as possible.
We were informed by David Pharr that irrigation is contracted out to a third party. On the follow up
inspection the third party is expected to be present, demonstrate the irrigation system is functioning and
the 18 fields within the permit have been receiving water via irrigation as permitted.
It is worth noting the personnel responsible irrigating the fields for the facility under the oversight of
David Pharr must have a S.I license as per permit condition III.3. Otherwise this would be a violation of
permit condition III.3.
The permitted 6 18,000-gallon precast concrete tanks providing 5 day upset storage were filled with water
to prevent them from floating during the hurricane according to ORC David Pharr. The tanks must be
emptied as soon as possible through permitted means via pumped back to the headworks and treated.
They are expected to be emptied for 5 day upset storage. This is a violation of permit conditions II.1 and
III.1. It is also a violation of permit condition III.18. As filling the 6 18,000-gallon concrete tanks
designated for 5-day upset storage prevents the 5-day upset storage for being used for intended
purposes.
There will be a follow up inspection roughly 6-8 weeks or less after this inspection to see if the concerns
above are addressed. It is highly advised that the issues above are addressed before the inspection.
Otherwise, enforcement will likely be pursued by the Division.
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, "s
Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist I
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0022725 Effective: 11/07/17 Expiration: 10/31/22 Owner: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners
Association
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Slash Creek WWTP
County: Dare 57440 NC 12
Region: Washington
Hatteras NC 27943
Contact Person: John F Zachwieja Title: Board President Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
on the outer banks, take NC Highway 12 south of Buxton and Frisco and Slash Condos will be located on the right (sound side) of
NC 12 as you enter the town of Hatteras
System Classifications: SI, WW3.,
Primary ORC: David Pharr
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020 Entry Time 10:30AM
Primary Inspector: Paul M Mays
Secondary Inspector(s):
Robert B Tankard
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
Treatment Filters
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment
Treatment Disinfection
Storage
(See attachment summary)
Certification: 21101 Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 12.15PM
Phone: [phone]
Phone :[phone] Ext.23
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Record Keeping
End Use -Irrigation
Treatment Flow Measurement
Standby Power
Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Clarifiers
Treatment Return pumps
Coastal Requirements
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Permit: W00022725 Owner -Facility: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On 08/13/2020 an inspection was conducted by Paul Mays and Robert Tankard from WARO on Slash Creek WWTP from
10:30 am to 12:15pm. The facility was found to be non -compliant. Below are the findings and concerns.
Effluent meter was calibrated on 05/01/2020 by Albemarle Environmental
Turbidity meter was calibrated on 05/01/2020 by Albemarle Environmental
It was worth noting the Turbidity meter was not functioning during the start of the inspection and had to be reset during the
inspection to function properly by Michelle Pharr.
Screenings are gathered into a trashcan lined with a plastic bag and disposed of to a dumpster which has its waste
disposed at lined landfill.
Extra bulbs for UV disinfection were not present. This is a violation of permit conditions 11.1 and 111.3 and must be addressed
as soon as possible. It is noted that Michelle Pharr emailed a quote for 2 UV High Output 254nm Lamps and an Ultraviolet
Electronic Ballast 120V-50/60HZ.
Lab data was requested for September 2019 and January 2020 NDMR reports was not present during the inspection.
Without lab data the spot check was unable to be conducted during the inspection. This is a violation of permit condition
IV.5. However, the requested NDMR and corresponding lab data was sent via email by Michelle Pharr 4 days later. It is
highly suggested all required documents be present next inspection otherwise enforcement may be pursued by the Division
The September 2019 NDMR was spot checked with lab data with no discrepancies. However, this was not the case for the
January 2020 NDMR. Total Nitrogen was reported as <0.02mg/I when lab data shows Total Nitrogen was 2.1 mg/I. For this
reason, an more NMDR reports with corresponding lab data will be checked on the follow up inspection.
ORC David Pharr was asked to irrigate the permitted fields during the inspection and was unable to do so. He got field 1
irrigation to work and out of roughly 10 sprinklers in field only 2 were in working condition. The other 8 were obviously in bad
shape, in need of servicing and were not functional. It is important to note that the above is a violation of conditions 11.1 and
111.3 and must be addressed as soon as possible. We were informed by David Pharr that irrigation is contracted out to a third
party. On the follow up inspection the third party is expected to be present, demonstrate the irrigation system is functioning
and the 18 fields within the permit have been receiving water via irrigation as permitted.
It is worth noting the personnel responsible irrigating the fields for the facility under the oversight of David Pharr must have a
S.1 license as per permit condition 111.3. Otherwise this would be a violation of permit condition 111.3.
The permitted 6 18,000-gallon precast concrete tanks providing 5 day upset storage were filled with water to prevent them
from floating during the hurricane according to ORC David Pharr. The tanks must be emptied as soon as possible through
permitted means via pumped back to the headworks and treated. They are expected to be emptied for 5 day upset storage.
This is a violation of permit conditions 11.1 and Ill.1. It is also a violation of permit condition Ill.18. As filling the 6 18,000-gallon
concrete tanks designated for 5-day upset storage prevents the 5-day upset storage for being used for intended purposes.
There will be a follow up inspection roughly 6-8 weeks or less after this inspection to see if the concerns above are
addressed. It is highly advised that the issues above are addressed before the inspection. Otherwise, enforcement will likely
be pursued by the Division.
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Permit: w00022725
Owner -Facility: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Reuse (Quality)
Treatment
Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment. The permitted 6 18,000-gallon precast concrete tanks providing 5 day upset storage were filled
with water to prevent them from floating during the hurricane according to ORC David Pharr. The
tanks must be emptied as soon as possible through permitted means via pumped back to the
headworks and treated. They are expected to be emptied for 5 daV upset storage. This is a
violation of permit conditions 11.1 and 111.1. It is also a violation of permit condition 111.18. As filling
the 6 18,000-gallon concrete tanks designated for 5-daV upset storage prevents the 5-day upset
storage for being used for intended purposes.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent 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? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑M ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: W00022725 Owner -Facility: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Effluent meter was calibrated on 05/01/2020 by Albemarle Environmental
Turbidity meter was calibrated on 05/01/2020 by Albemarle Environmental
It was worth noting the Turbiditv meter was not functioning during the start of the inspection and
had to be reset during the inspection to function properly by Michelle Pharr.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Barscreen
Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are the bars spaced properly?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Screenings are gathered into a trashcan lined with a
plastic bag and disposed of to a dumpster
which has its waste disposed at lined landfill.
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes
No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
❑
❑ ❑
Are Settleometer results acceptable?
❑
❑ ❑
Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
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Permit: WQ0022725 Owner -Facility: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
0
Cl ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ E
Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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)?
❑
El 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?
❑
❑ E ❑
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)?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-
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Permit: W00022725 Owner -Facility: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment. Extra bulbs for UV disinfection were not present and required to be obtained as soon as
possible. Please refer to permit conditions 11.1 and 111.3. This must be addressed as soon as
possible. It is noted that Michelle Pharr emailed a quote for 2 UV High
Output 254nm Lamps and
an Ultraviolet Electronic Ballast 120V-50/60HZ dated 8/14/2020.
Record Keeping
Yes
No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to?
❑
❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
❑
❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
❑
❑ N ❑
Are annual soil reports available?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
If so, has it been applied?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Are operational logs present?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
❑
❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
❑
❑ N ❑
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?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: W00022725 Owner -Facility: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Lab data was requested for September 2019 and January 2020 NDMR reports was not present
during inspection. Without lab data the spot check was unable to be conducted during
inspections. This is a a violation of permit condition IV.5. However, the requested NDMR and
corresponding lab data was sent via email by Michelle Pharr 4 days later. It is highly suggested
all required documents be present next inspection otherwise enforcement may be pursued by
the Division. September 2019 was spot checked with lab data with no discrepancies. However,
this was not the case for the January 2020 NDMR. Total Nitrogen was reported as <0.02mg/I
when lab data shows Total Nitrogen was 2.1 mg/I. For this reason, more NMDR reports with
corresponding lab data will be checked on the follow up inspection.
End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff / ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment operational? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? ❑ ❑ ❑ N
Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is municipal water available in the area? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment: ORC David Pharr was asked to irrigate the permitted fields during the inspection and was unable
to do so. He got field 1 irrigation to work and out of roughly 10 sprinklers in field only 2 were in
working condition. The other 8 were obviously in bad shape in need of servicing and were not
functional. The above is a violation of conditions 11.1 and 111.3 and must be addressed as soon as
possible. We were informed by David Pharr that irrigation is contracted out to a third party. On
the follow up inspection the third party is expected to be present, demonstrate the irrigation
system is functioning and the 18 fields within the permit have been receiving water via irrigation
as permitted.
The personnel responsible irrigating the fields for the facility under the oversight of David Pharr
must have a S.I license as per permit condition 111.3. Otherwise this would be a violation of permi
condition 111.3.
Coastal Requirements Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WO0022725
Inspection Date: 08/13/2020
Owner -Facility: Slash Creek Condominium Homeowners Association
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are essential treatment units provided in duplicate?
Is an adequately sized aerated equalization basin present?
If so, is it operable?
If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly?
Is the equalization capacity adequate?
Comment:
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