NC0026271_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (52)

Michael F. Easlcv, vcrnor ,/
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
Division of Water Quality
September 28, 2005
Mr. David M. Robinette, Public Works Director
Town of Taylorsville
67 Main Avenue Drive
Taylorsvill'e, North Carolina 28681
Subject: Compliance -Evaluation Inspection
Town of Taylorsville WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO026271
Alexander County, NC
Dear Mr. Robinette:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection. conducted at the subject facility on September 23, 2005, by Mr. Wes Bell of this
Office. Please inform.the facility's -Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding
a.copy of the enclosed report.
The report should be self-explanatory;'however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, .please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
-Surface Water Protection Regional. Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Alexander County Health Department
Nonr hCauolina
N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 [phone] Customer Service
1-877-623-6748

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040.0057
Water Qmpliance Inspectoon Report
Approval expires 6-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 U 31 N00026271 111 121 05/09/23 117 18ICI 191gI 20
L rJ l�J u
Remarks
211 I I I I I .I I I I I I "I .I I .1 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l I I I I I I I I 11166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
67 I 1.5 169 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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 permit Number)
09:32 AM 05/09/23'
05/07/01
Taylorsville WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Minnigan Ln
Taylorsville NC 28681
12:26 PM 05/09/23
10/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)(rities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Steve Brian Eades/ORC/82B-632-5280/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax, Number
Contacted
David Matthew Robinette,67 Main Ave Dr.Taylorsville NC 28681/Public
Works Director/828-632-2218/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement N Operations & Maintenance _N Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal FacilitySite Review E.Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment:summary)
Name(s) and Signatu,iree(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wesley N Bell ��- (�� //� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers. Date
Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699 Ext.264/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.

SUMMARY
RECORD KEEPING cont'd:
DNIRs were reviewed from August 04 through July 05.. No .limit violations
were reported. No ORC.and/or Backup ORC visitation was documented on the DMR
for 11/29/04. The inspection verified that the above -noted discrepancy was .a
transcription error.
The facility's removal efficiencies (BOD.and TSR) should be incorporated onto future
DNIRs. In :addition, the ORC -and .staff must ensure that _all "'less -than" values .are appropriately
calculated =.(arithmetic :and/or geometric mean) when determining the monthly.. average values.
Thereview•of the self -monitoring -data for the,on-site field analyses=(June;05 -and.July 05)
sevel iscrepies. The.-ORC nd.staapetoberoperlycalbratingtherevealed an
laboratory:field.equipment,;-Iiowever, they must ensure all calibrations :and -sample
.collection/analysis.times:are appropriately:documented. -Overall; the�ORC:and.staffincorporate.a
commendable record keeping system.
EFFLUENT-SAMPIING cont'd:
-Only-two -effluent conductivity values'were reported for the week of 11/29/04 - 12/3/04.
In -addition, no flow was reported on 7/30/05 and 7/3.1/05. The inspection verified that all of the
above-noted=discrepancies-were transcription errors. AmendedDMRs-should.be resubmitted.
The :10-dayintervalbetween the collection of the.2/m (effluent) -chloride, .cyanide,..copper,
.and.zinc values was not. adhered toxin February 05.
SEE :ATTACHED CHECKLIST

Permit: NC0026271 Owner- Facliity: Taylorsville WWTP
:Inspection Date: 09/23/2005 Inspection -Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Yes No
❑ ❑
NA
■
NF
❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑ ❑
N
❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
a ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes 'No
NA
N
operations R Maintenance
Is the.plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, ❑ ❑ .❑
and other that are applicable?
Comment: The ORC and staff were current
y upgrading the diffusers in both aeration basins. The facility appeared to
be adequately treating the wastewater at the time of the inspection.
Screens Yes No NA M
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
❑
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
E 13,13
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
M ❑
1313
Is the unit in good condition?
E ❑
❑
❑
Comment: - _
.Removal
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
❑
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
❑
❑
❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
❑
❑
.❑
Is disposal of grit in compliance?
M ❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes 'No
'NA
N
Seconda[y Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
A ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
E ❑
'O
❑
-Are weirs level?
E ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
E ❑
.❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
N ❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
N '❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
E ❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
N ❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/ of the sidewall depth)
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment: The facility utilizes two clarifiers. One of the clarifiers was down due to routine maintenance.
Aeration Basins
Y No
NA
N
Mode of operation
.c
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused

Permit: NCO026271 Owner -Facility: TaylorsvilleWWTP
Inspection Date: 09/23/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
ation Basins
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Yes No NA
0 ❑ ❑
NI
. ❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑ M
❑
Are the diffusers operational?
M ❑ ❑
❑
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
N ❑ ❑
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
❑ ❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?
❑ ❑
❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
❑ ❑
.❑
Comment: The facility • utilizes two aeration basins (circular). One of the aeration basins was off-line due to the
replacement of the diffusers. The diffusers in the on-line aeration'basin have been previously replaced.
Yes 'No °NA
NI
nfection-Gas'
Are cylinders secured adequately?
N ❑ ,❑ '0
Are cylinders,protected from direct sunlight?
M _❑ _0
:❑
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
M❑ .❑
,❑
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
❑ ❑
❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
n ❑ ❑
_❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
.❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Type of system ?
Gas
Is the feed:ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑ ❑
❑
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
1M ❑ ❑
❑
Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
'M ❑ ❑
❑
Comment:
Are the tablets. the proper size and type?
❑ .❑ M
❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
❑ ❑ M
❑
Number of tubes in use?
Is the feed ratio proportionai.to chlorine appropriate? (Approximately ratio 1:1)
0 ❑ ❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No NA
NE
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
:M ❑ ❑
❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary powersource?
M ❑ -❑
.❑
Is the generator tested under load?
A ❑ ❑
❑
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
❑ ❑ ❑
:M
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
❑ ❑
❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
❑
❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
❑ ❑
❑
Comment:
Yes
No
NA NE
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certfed personnel or laboratory?
MO
❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
M
❑
❑ ❑
Is the facility using a contract lab?
M
❑
❑ ❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
M ❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
❑
❑
M ❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +1- 1.0 degrees?
13,13
❑
Comment: On -site field analyses are performed under laboratory certification #5062.

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Permit: NC0026271 Owner -Facility: Taylorsville WWTP
'Inspection Date: 09/23/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Is flow meter used for reporting?
Yes_ No
0 •❑
NA
❑
NF
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
-❑
❑
❑
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
"❑
-Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated by Johnston, Inc. on 7/25/05. The flow meter is calibrated on an annual
.basis.
Y No
NA
N
,Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
-s
0 •❑ ❑
❑
Is all required informatiori.readily available, complete:and current?
❑
❑
"❑
Are all records maintained for 3.years'(lab. reg. required"5 years)?
❑
.❑
-0
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?
M ❑
❑
❑ '
(If the facility. is = or>. 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate.24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
❑ ❑
A
❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0 ❑
:❑
❑
Is the ORC certified at .grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
'M ❑
❑
❑
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?
A ❑
=❑
❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
.■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment: "See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Influent Sampling. ina
Yes No
NA
NF
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
A ❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected above side streams?"
M ❑
❑
❑
Is -proper volume collected?
❑
❑
Is the.tubing clean?
❑
:❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
❑
❑
❑
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Yes No
NA
NF
Effluent Sampling ina
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
N ❑
-❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
❑
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4. degrees Celsius)?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
■ ❑
❑
❑
Comment: See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Is the capacity adequate? 0 13 0 M

Permit: `NC0026271
Inspection -Date: 09/23/2005
Owner- Facility: Taylorsville WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Din .ester
Is the mixing adequate?
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
Is the odor acceptable?
Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment:
ffl u .nt Pines,
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
if effluent .(diffuser pipes are required) .are they operating properly?
Comment: The effluent:appeared slightly turbid.with.trace suspended solids and foam.
Yes No NA NE
O O U .■
:0 ' O -O
❑ ❑ M ❑