WQ0004059_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20150814

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: 08/14/2015 Entry Time 11:OOAM Exit Time: 11:55AM
Primary Inspector: James B Bushardt 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 Clarifiers
Use Records
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: 08/14/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A facility compliance inspection was conducted on August 18, 2015. The main power was terminated and the auxiliary
generator provided power to the plant. The operator received telemetry notification of the power loss. The closest rotary field
dosed properly. The RAS return and skimmers were functional. The operator indicated that a new effluent flow meter was to
be installed after Labor Day (2015).
The permit requires composite sampling for Chloride, BOD5,TSS,Ammonia Nitrogen, Nitrate, & TDS. Operations staff are
sampling effluent via grab sample technique. Please be advised that failure to perform composite sampling is a violation of
Permit Condition 111.1 (operations and maintenance).
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Permit: WQ0004059 Owner - Facility: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
Inspection Date: 08/14/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System
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Reuse (Quality)
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Single Family Drip
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Recycle/Reuse
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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:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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❑ 0 ❑
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:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑
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: The operator reports that a new flow meter is to be installed after Labor Day.
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: 08/14/2015 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 Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
0
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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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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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Comment:
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
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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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❑ 0 ❑
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)?
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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? (1000-
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: None
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Permit: WQ0004059 Owner - Facility: Sugarloaf Utility Inc
Inspection Date: 08/14/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
End Use -Infiltration
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate?
Are buffers maintained?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Are GW monitoring wells required?
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?
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: none
Yes No NA NE
High Rate
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