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Home My WebLink Aboutwq0021289_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200819ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Dtrertor Pamela Hurdle Town of Hertford 324 W Grubb St Hertford, NC 27944 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 17, 2020 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Town of Hertford WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0021289 Perquimans County Dear Mrs. Hurdle: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Town of Hertford WWTP on 8/19/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0021289. 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. 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 paul.mays@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, PAL�"S Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist I Water Quality Regional Operations Section Washington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: Laserfiche ...�u..� D ✓ N.]', ..a !1!t [} ,.r...ct3-3 �\' \3t 4Nl ] 3 �/ � . qt on=g ,.a .ff 13°-'d'sss g ca. erz Mr I l.�s.. 5x... la. r P85E �-^� ^.£r- Sl Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0021289 SOC: County: Perquimans Region: Washington Effective: 01/01/20 Expiration: 02/28/25 Owner : Town of Hertford Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Hertford WWTP Contact Person: Charles Anderson Jones Title: Directions to Facility: System Classifications: SI, Primary ORC: Charles Anderson Jones Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits NC0021849 Town of Hertford - Hertford WWTP Inspection Date: 08/19/2020 Entry Time 03:30PM Primary Inspector: Paul M Mays Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: 993143 Phone:252-333-8744 Phone:252-333-6948 Exit Time: 04:OOPM Phone: 252-948-3940 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Record Keeping Use Records End Use -Irrigation Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 Permit: WQ0021289 Owner - Facility:Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 08/19/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A compliance evaluation of the facility was conducted by Paul Mays and Randy Sipe from Washington Regional Office with the Division of Water Resources on 08/19/2020. Below are the findings of the inspection. Ayear's worth of NDMR and NDARs were spot checked during the inspection. There was no irrigation at this facility during this time. The ORC stated there has not been irrigation at this facility for well over 5 years. Records support this and show the facility has not been in use since at least 2014. The irrigation equipment appeared to be operational and in decent shape. The irrigation fields appear to be somewhat overgrown. If irrigation were to take place again it would need to be cleaned up and be in a condition that is compliant with the permit. It is important to note that the records show that irrigation has not taken place since 2014 at this facility. The facility was found to be compliant with permit #W00021289. Please notify the Washington Regional Office is irrigation were ever to resume at the facility. Page 2 of 5 Permit: WQ0021289 Owner - Facllity:Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 08/19/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Infiltration System ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Reuse (Quality) Activated Sludge Spray, LR Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ N ❑ 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 ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 5 Permit: W00021289 Owner - Facility:Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 08/19/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ N ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ N ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Are operational logs present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? S ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A_year's worth of NDMR and NDARs were spot checked. There was no irrigation at this facility during this time. The ORC stated there has not been irrigation at this facility for well over 5 years Records support this and show the facility has not been in use since at least 2014. End Use -Irrigation Are buffers adequate? Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 5 Permit: WQ0021289 Owner - Facility:Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 08/19/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the crop cover acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site condition adequate? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of runoff / ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? ❑ ❑ N ❑ 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: The irrigation equipment appeared to be operational and in decent shape The irrigation fields appear to be somewhat overgrown. If irrigation were to take place again it would need to be cleaned up and be in a condition that is compliant with the permit. It is important to note that the records show that irrigation has not taken place since 2014 at this facility. Page 5 of 5