WQ0036766_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200910 (2)

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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S. DANIEL SMITH
Dlreetor
Michael J Myers
Old North State Water Company LLC
4700 Homewood Ct
Suite 108
Raleigh, NC 27609
NORTH CAROLINA
Envitanmental Quality
September 18, 2020
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Cedar Point WWTP
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0036766
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Cedar Point WWTP on
9/10/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0036766. 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 Helen Perez with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at
[e-mail].
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0036766 Effective: 03/01/19 Expiration: 02/29/24 Owner : Old North State Water Company LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cedar Point WWTP
County: Carteret Cedar Point Blvd
Region: Wilmington
Cedar Point NC 28584
Contact Person: John L McDonald Title: Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: WW3,
Primary ORC: Stanley Earl Buck Certification: 993396 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Stanley E Buck 252-503-5307
Related Permits:
WQ0037119 Old North State Water Company LLC - CP Plant Commercial Sewer
Inspection Date: 09/10/2020 Entry Time 11:OOAM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Filters
Use Records
Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Influent Pump Station
Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection End Use -Infiltration
Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0036766 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 09/10/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine compliance inspection of the Cedar Point WWTF was conducted on September 10, 2020. The purpose of the
evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit
WQ0036766. Lee Buck, ORC, was present during the inspection.
This facility consists of dual train, below -grade Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) systems. It is permitted for 15,000 gpd
but only averages 4,000 to 6,500 gpd from one large commercial building of medical and office spaces. This system has
experienced operational issues due to low hydraulic and organic loading rates. A review of files, since the last inspection in
September, 2018, shows five monthly exceedance violations for Total Nitrogen and two monthly exceedances for Total
Phosphorous related to poor BNR performance. There have also been some exceedances of TSS. A review of groundwater
monitoring reports indicate high TDS and Chloride in mostly MW #2, most likely due to natural occurrences.
This system has three groundwater lowering wells and a condition in the permit that, in the event 10,000 gpd of groundwater
is withdrawn, the Permitte has to register and report annually to the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area (CCPCUA). To
date, the groundwater lowering wells have never generated any flow.
The facility is compliant with non -discharge permit WQ0036766. Please review the comment sections of the inspection
report for more details.
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Permit: WQ0036766
Inspection Date: 09/10/2020
Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Single Family Drip
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Recycle/Reuse
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Infiltration System
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: No comment.
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
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Are all pumps present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are floats/controls operable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms available?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operational?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry operational?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The high level float was pulled during the inspection and the visual and audio
alarms were
functional. The telemetry system notified the ORC on his cellular Dhone.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
❑
❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment:
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Permit: WQ0036766 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 09/10/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The effluent flow is calculated using the combined measurements from the two Siemens flow
meters, one to each infiltration basin. The meters are due for calibration in September and
scheduled with Delta Systems Environmental later this month. The turbitity meter is also
calibrated annually by Delta.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is activated sludge an acceptable color? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The anoxic and oxic chambers of this MBBR system are below -grade. Supplemental carbon is
added as needed to enhance denitrification in the pre -anoxic chamber. Liquid alum is added as
needed for phosphorous removal in the post -anoxic chamber.
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
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❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae?
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Is the scum removal system operational?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible?
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Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level?
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Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
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Permit: WQ0036766 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 09/10/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: There are two clarifiers in series for each train that consists of effluent cartridge -type filters
simular to septic tank system filters. These filters are cleaned manually as needed.
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The effluent cartridge -type filters are removed and cleaned manually as needed.
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
❑
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Is the system properly maintained?
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If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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Is the chlorinator accessible?
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If tablets, are tablets present?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
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# Is it a dual feed system?
❑
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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
❑
❑ ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
❑
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000-- )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: The facility has a below -grade, four -bank UV disinfection system with spare
parts and bulbs on
site. Due to issues with the maintenance of the plastic UV bulb sleeves and rainwater shorting
out electrical system, chlorine tablets are used for supplemental disinfection.
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Permit: WQ0036766 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 09/10/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
❑
❑ ❑
NDAR?
❑
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are application rates adhered to?
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑
❑ ❑
If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
0
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Comment: Operational and maintenance records were available and complete.
Calibration records for pH
were available and analyzed under ORC's certification #5660.
End Use -Infiltration
Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate?
High
Rate
Are buffers maintained?
0
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Are any supply wells within the CB?
❑
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Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
❑
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Is municipal water available in the area?
❑
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Are GW monitoring wells required?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0036766 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC
Inspection Date: 09/10/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Is a usable green area maintained?
Is the disposal site acceptable?
Is the distribution equipment acceptable?
Is the disposal site free of ponding?
Is the disposal site free of breakout?
Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.?
Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.?
Comment: Both infiltration basins were free of effluent durina the insDection. Grass covers the entire bottom
of basins. A reminder, as required by the permit, the basins shall be periodically cleaned to
remove deposited materials that may impede the infiltraion process. There are three monitoring
wells which appeared to be in good condition and locked. Environmental One samples and
analyzes these wells three times a year. The sign restricting access to infiltration basins was
missing and needs to be replaced.
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