NC0004944_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200831

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 IN 1 2 u 3 I NC0004944 I11 121 20/08/26 I17 18I � I 19 I s I 201 I
211IIIII 111111III II III III1 I I IIIII IIIIIIIII II r6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved -------------------
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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 Dermit Number)
09:15AM 20/08/26
19/05/01
Edge Water Treating, LLC
7401 Statesville Blvd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Salisbury NC 28147
10:26AM 20/08/26
22/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
William Keith McDonald/ORC/336-905-1717/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Greg Coleman,5320 Old Pineville Rd Charlotte NC 28217//704-609-7971/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate 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
DocuSigned by:
Roberto Scheller E5,.� DWR/MRO WQ/252-946-6481/ 8/31/2020
91C2A007838943E...
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W. Corey Basinger DWR/Division of Water Quality/704-235-2194/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NC0004944 I11 12I 20/08/26 117 18 i c i
(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Weed growth on weirs and in effluent trough on one of three secondary clarifers. One of secondary
clafiriers was missing drive unit and sludge pump was not installed.
Please note that in accordance with the current NPDES Permit, Part II, Section C, 2., "The Permittee
shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and
related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the
conditions of this permit".
It was noted during inspection that Transport Chain of Custody forms did not indicate sample
preservation. Please be advised that in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B, .0505,(e), (4.) Approved
Methods of Analysis. The methods used in collection, preservation and analysis of samples shall
conform to the guidlines of the EPA codified as 40CFR Part 136. Method of preservation, including
samples shipped on ice, should be indicated on Chain of Custody forms.
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Permit: NC0004944
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020
Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in 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: Current permit became effective on May 1, 2019 and expires on November 30,
2022.
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 operatc
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?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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No
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Comment: Analysis performed by Statesville Analytical. Field analysis are conducted under field lab
certification #200.
It was noted that TransDort Chain of Custodv forms did not indicate samDle Dreservation.
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0004944 Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes
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Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑
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Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Weed arowth on weirs and in effluent trouah of secondary clarifier should be removed.
Secondary clarifier drive unit should be in place and secondary drive unit operational.
Recirulation and waste sludge pumps should be installed and operational.
Please note that in accordance with NPDES Permit, Part II, Section C., 2. "The Permittee
shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and
control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve
compliance with the conditions of this permit".
Bar Screens
Yes
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NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Grit Removal
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Type of grit removal
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
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Is the grit free of excessive odor?
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# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
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Comment:
Equalization Basins
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Is the basin aerated?
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Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
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Is the basin free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Permit: NC0004944 Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Are float controls operable?
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Are audible and visual alarms operable?
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# Is basin size/volume adequate?
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Comment: EQ pumps should be installed and fully operational.
Aeration Basins
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Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
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Comment: Aeration basin not in operation at time of inspection
Pumps-RAS-WAS
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Are pumps in place?
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Are pumps operational?
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
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Comment: Return sludge pump not installed.
Secondary Clarifier
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Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Permit: NC0004944
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020
Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/
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Comment: One of three calrifiers had weeds blockina weirs and in effluent trouah. Drive motor and
return sludge pump missing from other clarifiers.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons? Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 3
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
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Comment: Facility not in operation at time of inspection. Effluent discharge was reported
last week of
May and during month of June due to rain events. Grounds were being
mowed at time of
inspection.
Effluent Sampling
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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Permit: NC0004944
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020
Effluent Sampling
Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: There was no discharge at time of inspection.
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: Flow meter was recording "0" flow at time of inspection.
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