WQ0004059_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20130807

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0004059 Effective: 01/18/08 Expiration: 12/31/16 Owner: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Atlantic Station WWTP
County: Carteret 915 W Fort Macon Rd
Region: Wilmington
Atlantic Beach NC 28512
Contact Person: William T Smith Title: President Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From Wilmington travel north on US Highway 17 to NC 24 to NC58 to Atlantic Beach. Turn right onto Fort Macon Road. The faclity is
located on the southside of Fort Macon Road directly across from BoJangles Resturant
System Classifications: WW3.,
Primary ORC: Joseph A Lawrence Certification: 6418 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
WQ0018525 Barnes Environmental Waste and Hauling Inc - Barnes Environmental RLAP
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 Entry Time 11:40AM Exit Time: 12:45PM
Primary Inspector: Amanda L Gaines 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
Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection
End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps
Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0004059 Owner - Facility: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This facility is currently deemed non -compliant under permit WQ0004059.
The EQ basin has a thick layer of solids. With no aeration in the basin, the influent has a risk of going septic. The permit
states that the plant should have a 20,000 gallon aerated flow equalization tank. At the time of the inspection the ORC
stated that had been cut off from the tank to ensure proper aeration of the aeration basins. If this cannot be acheived with a
single blower for both EQ basin and aeration basin, a modification is recommended to accomodate air flow to the EQ basin
as well as the aeration basin.
Alarm circuitry for the EQ basin is not functional. The ORC attempted to repair alarm, however, the circuitry is so corroded
that it was falling apart when touched. This panel needs to be replaced to ensure the plant can function properly.
The sludge that has accumulated in the EQ basin needs to be pumped out.
The entire plant needs maintenance to deal with rust, perhaps sandblasting and painting for some areas. However, there are
some areas that will need more extensive repair. Such as (but not limited to), a spot on the outside of the EQ basin and
some of the cross members.
Generator and transfer switch are functional.
Effluent flow calibration is good.
Clarifier has even distribution.
Aeration basin has good color.
Effluent is clear and odorless.
Only on a field was dosed while inspectors on site due to low efluent volume.
*Front field had some nozzles that needed replacing - they are cutting a trench in the field and could cause ponding.
Also the field needs to be raked out and weeded.
*Back field was not dosed but it had trenches also from malfunctioning nozzles. The field needs to be raked out and
weeded. Also, there is some ponding around the center - this needs to be alleviated.
The back-up ORC is invalid. This was noted on last year inspection. If a ORC designation form is not submitted to Raleigh
within 30 days of the inspection, a Notice of Violation will be issued. Please submit a copy of designation form to the
Wilmington Regional office.
***The ORC designation form was received in the WiRO on August 13, 2013.
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Permit: WQ0004059 Owner - Facility: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
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: The EQ basin is listed as an aerated tank but there is no aeration of the tank.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
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?
❑
❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
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?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0004059 Owner - Facility: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 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:
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?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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:
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0004059 Owner - Facility: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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)?
❑
❑ 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-
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
End Use -Infiltration
Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate?
High
Rate
Are buffers maintained?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within the CB?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is municipal water available in the area?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells required?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
❑
❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
❑
❑ ❑
Is a usable green area maintained?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is the disposal site acceptable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the distribution equipment acceptable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the disposal site free of ponding?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Is the disposal site free of breakout?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
❑
❑ ❑
Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
❑
❑ ❑
No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0004059 Owner - Facility: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
Inspection Date: 08/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: There was ponding around the center of the back field, there was some trenching from
malfunctionina nozzles in both fields. both fields need to be raked and weeded
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