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Home My WebLink AboutNCG590008_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (2) ' COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary Environmental LINDA CULPEPPER Quality Interim Director 9 March 2018 Mr. Shannon Becker, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary,NC 27511 • Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Maplecrest WTP NPDES Permit No. NCG590006 Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No.liiige59009.8 Keltic Meadows WTP NPDES Permit No. NCG590009 Oakley Park WTP NPDES Permit No. NCG590010 Gaston County Dear Mr. Becker: Enclosed are copies of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Reports for the inspections conducted at the subject facilities on March 7, 2018, by Ori Tuvia and Andrew Pitner. Rufus Masters' cooperation during the site visits was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with these NPDES Permits by forwarding a copy of the enclosed reports. The main areas of concern that were documented at the time of the inspections are: 1. The Chlorine meter used for sampling for all locations had a chlorine curve calibration that had expired on January 17, 2018. 2. Adjacent to well#1 at Oakley Park WTP, a tree had fallen onto the fence. Should the fence collapse, the tree may hit and adversely impact treatment units or endanger the staff. 3. The effluent pipe fitting at Maplecrest WTP was broken. 4. The ORC and staff must ensure that weekly visitations are documented on all future eDMRs. Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Phone:(704)663-1699\Fax:(704)663-6040\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 ROYC r; MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary Environmental LINDA CULPEPPER ii Quality Interim Director If you any questions, please contact Ori Tuvia at (704) 235-2190, or via email at ori.tuviaancdenr.gov. Sincerely, ,.....20inte7404,44 W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office ; Division of Water Resources, DEQ ^'- ti . �a I Cc: NPDES MRO Files Matt Costner (E-copy) 1S'%1`we 8 Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Phone:(704)663-1699\Fax:(704)663-6040\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 LI 2 Ili 3 I NCG590008 111 12 1 18/03/07 117 18 19 I I 201 21N111 I I I 1 111 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III 1 l I I [ t66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved--------- 6711.o I 701 L_dI 71 IN I 72 1 ti LJ1 731 I I74 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) 11:20AM 18/03/07 16/03/01 Fox Run WTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 4311 Greenhaven Ln 11:35AM 18/03/07 19/07/31 Gastonia NC 28054 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Rufus Mason Masters/ORC/704-507-8533/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Shannon V Becker,202 Mackenan Ct Cary NC 27511/President/919-653-5570/ No Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance Records/Reports II Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review III 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 Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Andrew Pitner MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2180/ Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ/I704-663 1699/ 1_1 / i f I Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. 78,11 .4 24 el- ,_21/e01,4476far„,.4..„4____ /IAA* -Z8442 - #06042.0 Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCG590008 111 121 18/03/07 7 8 Lpj Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit NCG590008 Owner-Facility: Fox Run VVTP Inspection Date: 03/07/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ • ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? • ❑ ❑ 0 #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 III 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/31/2019. Permit was previously NC0072061. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? II ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain-of-custody complete? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling • Name of individual performing the sampling • Results of analysis and calibration III Dates of analysis III Name of person performing analyses II Transported COCs • Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ • ❑ (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 ❑ • ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? II 0 ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ 0 • ❑ Comment: Records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. DMRs, COCs, ORC visitation logs, and calibration logs, were reviewed for the period March 2017 through November 2017. EDMR for some months fail to show the ORC or staff weekly visit.The inspection verified that the ORC did visit the facility weekly. The ORC and staff must ensure that weekly visitations are documented on future EDMRs. Page# 3 Permit: NCG590008 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 03/07/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 0 #Is the facility using a contract lab? • ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 11 0 Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ME Comment: On-site field analyses (pH and total residual chlorine) are performed under Aqua North Carolina's field laboratory certification#5035.Water Tech Labs (TSS, turbidity, iron, manganese) has also been contracted to provide analytical support. It was discovered at the time of the inspection that the chlorine curve calibration has expired on January 17, 2018. Other than the expired chlorine curve, the laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated/verified and documented. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 • 0 Is sample collected below all treatment units? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0 #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 0 • 0 Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type • ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • 0 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 0 I 0 Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ❑ 0 0 Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 0 • 0 Page# 4 Permit: NCG590008 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 03/07/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • 0 Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 • 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 • 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 IN 0 Is the flow meter operational? ❑ 0 • 0 (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0 Comment: Instantaneous flows are based on the calculated backwash volume and duration. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • ❑ 0 ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? • 0 0 0 If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 • 0 Comment: No discharges was observed during the inspection. Page# 5 ROY COOPER r. p ; i,,' - Governor 41CHAE1& RRGAN Secretary Environmental Quality S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director February 7, 2017 1-a:t+. cv51--4-t11- ->uPI rv,s,__- Mr. Shannon Becker, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 2021vtackerrarrGewt 416 g 51,,c. sf- Cary;NC 27511 bh NtYi-i 230 3 }— Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No.NCG590008 Gaston County Dear Mr. Becker: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 2, 2017,by Ori Tuvia.Rufus Masters cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by forwarding a copy of the enclosed repot. The main area of concern is that at the time of the inspection the EDMR fail to show the ORC or staff weekly visit. The ORC and staff must ensure that weekly visitations are documented on future EDMRs. If you any questions,please contact Ori Tuvia at(704) 235-2190, or via email at ori.tuvia@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources,DEQ Cc: NPDES MRO Files Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Phone:(704)663-1699 t Fax:(704)663-6040\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 LI 2 I5 I 3 I NCG590008 111 121 17/02/02 117 181,.1 19 1 c I 201 I 21I11111 IIIIIII II IIIIIII I I IIIII IIIIIIIII II 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved ` 67 I10 ( 70 U 71 l„ I 72 i IJ 73( I I74 7511 I I I I 1 I I 180 Section B:Facility Data L_ 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) 11:15AM 17/02/02 16/03/01 Fox Run WTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 4311 Greenhaven Ln 12:00PM 17/02/02 19/07/31 Gastonia NC 28054 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Rufus Mason Masters/ORC/704-507-8533/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Christopher A Collins,6902 Sandridge Dr Fayetteville NC 28314/Coastal Regional Supervisor/910-779-0794/ No Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) II Permit II Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance MI Records/Reports III Self-Monitoring Program 1. Facility Site Review a 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 Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-663-1699/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W.Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. I — D �j _ O ,� (t. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NCG590008 I11 121 17/02/02 117 18 Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit: NCG590008 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 02/02/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ • 0 application? Is the facility as described in the permit? • 0 0 0 #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 11 0 0 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 0 Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/31/2019. Permit was previusly NC0072061. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 111 0 0 0 Is all required information readily available,complete and current? • 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 0 0 U Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 0 0 Is the chain-of-custody complete? U 0 0 0 Dates,times and location of sampling • Name of individual performing the sampling • • Results of analysis and calibration • Dates of analysis U Name of person performing analyses • Transported COCs • Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? 11 0 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 • 0 (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ U ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • 0 0 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 11 0 0 0 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ U 0 Comment: Records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. DMRs, COCs, ORC visitation logs,and calibration logs,were reviewed for the period January 2016 through November 2016. EDMR fail to show the ORC or staff weekly visit. The inspection verified that the ORC did visit the facility weekly. The ORC and staff must ensure that weekly visitations are documented on future EDMRs. Page# 3 Permit: NCG580008 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 02/02/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory _ M Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? MO ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 ❑ #Is the facility using a contract lab? • ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • 0 0 0 Celsius)? Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ 11 ❑ Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 ❑ • ❑ Comment: On-site field analyses(pH and total residual chlorine)are performed under Aqua North Carolina's field laboratory certification#5035. Water Tech Labs(TSS,turbidity, iron, manganese) has also been contracted to provide analytical support.The laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated/verified and documented. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? • ❑ 0 0 Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0 Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0 #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 0 111 0 Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type • 0 0 0 representative)? Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • 0 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable 0 0 111 ❑ Solids,pH, DO,Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The filter backwash flows through two(2) buried settling tanks prior to discharge. This Office recommends performing and documenting periodic evaluations(sludge judge. etc.)of the settleable solids in both tanks bi-annually. Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ • 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0 Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ • 0 Page# 4 Permit: NCG590008 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WiP Inspection Date: 02/02/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ 0 • 0 Comment: Instantaneous flows are based on the calculated backwash volume and duration. The facility is also equipped with an in-line flow meter positioned on the filter backwash piping system. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? 0 0 II 0 Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 0 • 0 #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ • 0 Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ • 0 Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 II 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? II 0 0 0 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? • 0 ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 II 0 Comment: No discharges were observed at the time of the inspection. Page# 5 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quithty Pat McCrory Donald van derVaart Governor Secretary November 24, 2015 Mr. Thomas J. Roberts,President Aqua North Carolina,Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No.NC0072061. Gaston County Dear Mr. Roberts: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on November 19,2015 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator-in- Responsible(ORC)of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have any questions concerning this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at(704)235-2192, or at wes.bell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Michael L.Parker,Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources,DEQ Enclosure: Inspection Report cc: MSC 1617-Central Files/Basement Gaston County Health Department WB Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Phone:(704)663-1699\Fax(704)663-6040\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer-30%Recycled/10%Post Consumer paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 2 [ I 3 I NC0072061 111 12 I 15/11/19 117 18 Lin 19 11.1 201 21I11111 IIIIIII � III IIIIIII I I IIIII IIIIIIIIIII i66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --- Reserved— 67 Ito I 701 LJ a I 71 � i J� 72 L ti J 731 I 174 7511 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) 11:35AM 15/11/19 10/10/01 Fox Run WTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 4311 Greenhaven Ln 11:57AM 15/11/19 15/08/31 Gastonia NC 28054 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Rufus Mason Masters/ORC/704-507-8533/ Name,Address of Responsible Official Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Thomas J Roberts,202 Mackenan Ct Cary NC 27511/President/919-653-6967/9194661583 No Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) ▪ Permit • Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance 1. Records/Reports ▪ Self-Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review II Effluent/Receiving Waters IIII Laboratory Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers / Date / f /2 1�� MRO WQ/I704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ ! 1 1 3/�1� Wes Bell /`.� !/ Cv Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES - yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NC0072061 (11 121 15/11/19 117 18 i„t Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 11/19/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new • 0 ❑ 0 application? Is the facility as described in the permit? III 0 0 0 #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 • 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 ❑ 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 ❑ Comment: The Division received the permit renewalLpackage on 3/13/2015. The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed at the facility on 3/24/2011. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • ❑ 0 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 0 0 MI Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? II 0 0 ❑ Is the chain-of-custody complete? • ❑ 0 ❑ 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? • 0 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 • ❑ (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 ❑ III 0 on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • ❑ ❑ 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ 0 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? III 0 0 0 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ III ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 11/19/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: Records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports(DMRs)were reviewed for the period September 2014 through August 2015. No limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. No ORC and/or Backup ORC visitations were documented on the DMR during the weeks of 3/29/2015—4/4/2015 and 6/28/2015—7/4/2015. The inspection verified that the ORC did visit the facility during the above-noted weeks. The ORC and staff must ensure that all visitations are documented on future DMRs. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? I 0 0 0 Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? III 0 0 0 #Is the facility using a contract lab? II 0 0 0 #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 ❑ • 0 Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 • 0 Comment: On-site field analyses(pH and total residual chlorine)are performed under Aqua North Carolina's field laboratory certification#5035. Water Tech Labs(TSS, turbidity, iron, manganese)has also been contracted to provide analytical support. The laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated/verified and documented. The ORC must ensure that the effluent total residual chlorine(TRC) results are not reported on future DMRs below the lowest standard verified on the TRC meter(annual five standard verification). Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ • Cl Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 0 0 Is proper volume collected? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 0 • 0 #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 0 • 0 Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type ❑ 0 0 representative)? Comment: The subiect permit requires effluent arab samples. Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • 0 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 0 • 0 Solids,pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Page# 4 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 11/19/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The filter backwash flows through two(2) buried settling tanks prior to discharge. This Office recommends performing and documenting periodic evaluations(sludge judge, etc.)of the settleable solids in both tanks. Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 11 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 IN 0 Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 IN 0 (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0 Comment: Instantaneous flows are based on the calculated backwash volume and duration. The facility is also equipped with an in-line flow meter positioned on the filter backwash piping system. This Office recommends comparing the metered flows to the calculated flows to ensure accurate flow values are being reported on the DMRs. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? 0 0 111 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 0 11 0 #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 0 • 0 Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • 0 Comment: Aqueous sodium thiosulfate is used for dechlorination. Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 11 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 0 0 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 11 0 0 0 If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ • 0 Comment: No discharges were observed at the time of the inspection. Page# 5 RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR AQUA.. MAR 13 2015 Water Quality Permitting RECEIVEDINCDENRIDWR March 2, 201 5 MAR 2 3 2015 WQROS Wren Thedford MOORESVILLEREGIONALOFFICE NC DENR / DWR/ NPDES Unit RECEIVED/ 1617 Mail Service Center �NR/DWR Raleigh, NC 27699-0167 MAR 1 3 2015 Water Quality Re: Application for Permit Renewal Permitting Section Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Fox Run Subdivision Well #3 WTP NPDES No. NC0072061 Gaston County Gentlemen: Enclosed are three (3) copies of the completed application Short Form C- WTP. This submittal includes the necessary attachments for your office to renew the subject permit. If you need any additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact our Regional Compliance Manager, Michael A. Melton @ 704-489-9404 ext. 57238 or by e-mail at MAMelton@aquaamerica.com. Sinc ly, Thomas j. oberts President & COO Enc 202 MacKenan Court,Cary, NC,27511 • 919.467.8712 • AquaAmerica.com NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP For discharges associated with water treatment plants Mail the complete application to: N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES UnitDOCE NEDMCDENRIDWR 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1 MAR 2 3 2015 NPDES Permit Number NC0072061 WOROS M RESVILLE RErNAL OFFICE If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up - o narrows Lo move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise,please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Facility Name Fox Run-Well #3 WTP Mailing Address 202 Mackenan Ct City Cary State / Zip Code NC/27511 Telephone Number (919) 653-5770 RECEIVED/DENRIDWR Fax Number (919) 460-1788 e-mail Address TJRoberts@aquaamerica.com MAR 13 2015 Water Quality Permitting$er;ticm 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same as above ❑ Street Address or State Road NCSR 2722 City Gastonia State / Zip Code North Carolina / 28056 County Gaston 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Mailing Address 4163 Sinclair Street City Denver State / Zip Code NC / 28037 Telephone Number (704)489-9404 Fax Number (704)489-9409 Page 1 of 3 Version 5/2012 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP For discharges associated with water treatment plants 4. Ownership Status: Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ® Public ❑ 5. Type of treatment plant: El Conventional (Includes coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation, usually followed by filtration and disinfection) ® Ion Exchange (Sodium Cycle Cationic ion exchange) ® Green Sand Filter (No sodium recharge) El Membrane Technology (RO, nanofiltration) Check here if the treatment process also uses a water softener ❑ 6. Description of source water(s) (i.e. groundwater, surface water) Groundwater Well 7. Describe the treatment process(es) for the raw water: Raw water is treated by greensand filters in series with a 0.0017 MGD discharge of filter backwash wastewater. Chemicals utilized during this process consist of: • NaOH injection • KMnO4 Injection for Iron removal • Filtering through three (2) green sand filters • Backwashing of Filters using finished water • Discharging of backwash each day to two (2) buried settling tanks • Chlorination / De-chlorination of effluent 8. Describe the wastewater and the treatment process(es) for wastewater generated by the facility: Wastewater discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map into an unnamed tributary to Crowders Creek, classified C waters in the Catawba River Basin. 9. Number of separate discharge points: 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 10. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ❑ Intermittent If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: 1 Duration: 24 minutes (average) 11. Plant design potable flow rate 0.0252 MGD Backwash or reject flow 0.0017 MGD 12. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): Page 2 of 3 Version 5/2012 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - WTP For discharges associated with water treatment plants Unnamed Tributary to Crowders Creek (Catawba River Basin) 13. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals or disinfection treatments, that have the potential to be discharged. Alum / aluminum sulfate Yes No X Iron sulfate / ferrous sulfate Yes No X Fluoride Yes No X Ammonia nitrogen / Chloramines Yes No X Zinc-orthophosphate or sweetwater CP1236 Yes No X List any other additives below: Chlorine, Caustic, Potassium Permanganate 14. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) Yes ❑ No 15. Additional Information: • Provide a schematic of flow through the facility, include flow volumes at all points in the water treatment process. The plan should show the point[s] of addition for chemicals and all discharges routed to an outfall [including stormwater]. • Solids Handling Plan 16. NEW Applicants Information needed in addition to items 1-15: • New applicants must contact a permit coordinator with the NCDENR Customer Service Center. Was the Customer Service Center contacted? ❑ Yes ❑ No • Analyses of source water collected ✓ Engineering Alternative Analysis • Discharges from Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis plants shall be evaluated using a water quality model. 17. Applicant Certification I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Thom J. oberts President, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Pri e e of Per S' Title Signature of Ap icant Da e North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2)provides that:Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation,or certification in any application, record,report,plan,or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article,or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article,shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed$25,000,or by imprisonment not to exceed six months,or by both. (18 U.S.C.Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than$25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years,or both,for a similar offense.) Page 3 of 3 Version 5/2012 :}1,-C i 11/1) Aillit / !t4,0•1*/ : L- ',NJ) ,.. ___44400-. 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Fox Run WTP Lo atioIi ' Latitude: 35°11'19" N State Grid: Gastonia South not to scale Longitude: 81°09'25" W Verniitted Tlowi N/A Receiving Stream: 'UT to Crowdets Creek Stream Class: C North J NPDES Permit No.NC007206 1 Urninaaettasin: Catawba River Basin Sub-Basin: 03.08 17 i Y orth l ,t ton County Aidi F I L E, NCDENR ,,/ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, Ill Governor Director Secretary February 4, 2014 Mr. Thomas J. Roberts Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, North Carolina 27511 Subject: Notice of Deficiency- Monitoring Limitations Tracking #: NOD-2014-MV-0007 Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No. NC0072061 Gaston County Dear Mr. Roberts: A review of the July through September 2013 self-monitoring reports for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Monitoring Requirement Qtr. ending 9/30/13 Total iron None Monitor once/quarter Qtr. ending 9/30/13 Total manganese None Monitor once/quarter Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the causes(s) of the noted violation. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties by the Division of Water Resources. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions concerning this matter or to apply for a SOC, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco at (704) 235-2204. Sincerely, c Ge__,a-t_gt)-1--te--_ Michael L. Parker Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One Phone:(704)663-1699\Fax:(704)663-6040\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq Naturally An Equal Opportunity!Affirmative Action Employer-30%Recycledil0°%u Post Consumer paper Permit No. Facility County NC0028746 Briarwood SD WWTP Stokes NC0063720 Forest Ridge WWTP Forsyth NC0065587 Frye Bridge WWTP Forsyth NC0078115 Grevstone SD WWTP Forsyth NC0050792 Melbille Heiahts WWTP Rndlph NC0067091 Mikkola Downs WWTP Forsyth NC0078158 Olde Beau GC WWTP Alghny NC0055191 Penman Heiahts WWTP Rndlph NC0083925 Salem Glen SD WWTP Dvdsn NC0083933 Salem Quarters Forsyth NC0083941 Sarina Creek WWTP Dvdsn NC0084409 Wellesley Place WWTP Forsyth NC0034452 Willow Creek WWTP Dvdsn NC0088536 Bannertown Hills W#2 Surry NC0088552 Colonial Wds-W#2 Surry NC0088552 Colonial Wds-W#1 Surry NC0088528 Hillcrest SD-Well#3 Surry NC0088498 Mitchell Bluff-Well#1 Surry NC0088854 Pine Lks W#2 Surry NC0088633 Reeves Wds W#2 Surry NC0088617 Snow Hill SD Surry NC0088501 Stoninaton SD-Well#1 Forsyth NC0088625 The Hollows SD Surry NC0088609 Windaate SD Surry NC0065749 Ashe Plantation WWTP Mklbg WQ0024694 Briahts Crk WWT RWUS Polk NC0065684 Country Wood WWTP Union NC0063860 Harbor Estates WWTP Mklbg NC0063789 Mint Hill Festival WWTP Mklbg NC0063584 Oxford Glen WWTP Mklbg NC0073539 Ate e 90 II A 1. Mklb. - .. 1 •is, Keltic Meadows WTP#2 Gaston NC0086193 Maalecrest WTP Gaston NC0086142 Oakley Park 1 Gaston NC0086142 Oakley Park 2 Gaston NC0069035 Southgate WTP Gaston NC0075205 Alexander Island WWTP Iredell NC0056154 Bridaeaort WWTP Iredell NC0058742 Country Valley WWTP Catawba NC0074772 Diamond Head WWTP Iredell NC0074900 Hiahwav 150 WWTP Iredell N00063355 Killian Xroads WWTP Catawba NC0062481 Mallard Head WWTP Iredell NC0028941 Pine Valley SD WWTP Rowan NC0060593 Spinnaker Bay WWTP Catawba NC0080691 Windemere WWTP Iredell l �1 II I r-1 A( UA � Aqua North Carolina,Inc Thomas J.Roberts 202 MacKenan Court President and Chief Alb Cary,NC 27511 T:919.653.5770 January 25,2012 jroberts@aquaarnei www.aquanorthcarair Point Source Branch Surface Water Protection Section T, Division of Water Quality IAR 2 7 2012 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Re: Delegation of Signature Authority To Whom It May Concern: By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority toeachofthe following individuals ford permit applications, discharge monitoring reports,and other information relating to the operations onli attached list as required by all applicable federal,state,and local environmental agencies specifically the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15ANCAC2B.0506. Name Tide Thomas J. Roberts President and COO Jack Lihvarcik Operations Manager Robert Ashley Regional Supervisor Matthew Costner Regional Supervisor Larry Finnicum Area Manager Michael Melton Regional Managerof Compliance Duane Rimmer Regional Supervisor If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free tocontact me at 919-653-5770. Sincer Thomas J. R erts President and COO cc: Winston Salem Regional Office, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office, DWQ An Aqua America Com 1:7 E_ 23 AU Aqua North Carolina,Inc. Thomas J.Roberts 202 MacKenan Court President and Chief Operating Officer Cary,NC 27511 T:919.653.5770 F:919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com February 21, 2011 Mr.Tom Belnick NPDES Program Supervisor NCDENR—DWQ • 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh,NC 27604 Dear Mr. Belnick: I am writing to request an addition in signature authority for the monthly discharge monitoring reports (DMRs)for Aqua North Carolina's western region systems. Effective immediately, please allow signature authority for our monthly DMRs to Duane Rimmer and Dennis Francum. Copies of this request are being provided to Mike Parker at the Mooresville Regional Office and Steve Tedder at the Winston-Salem Regional Office. A list of systems to which this request pertains to is attached. If you have any questions or require additional information please contact me at 919-653-5770. Sincer , Thomas J. R erts President and COO cc: Mike Parker Steve Tedder David Schlobohm Michael Melton Leigh Sprimont Duane Rimmer Dennis Francum An Aqua America Company NPDES permitted systems reporting to Mooresville Regional Office Alexander Island WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Ashe Plantation WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Bridgeport WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Country Valley WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Country Wood WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Diamond Head WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD — -- -o WTP Harbor Estates WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Highway 150 WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Keltic Meadows WTP#2 WTP Killian Crossroads WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Mallard Head WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Maplecrest WTP WTP McCarron Subdivision WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Mint Hill Festival WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Oakley Park WTP WTP Oxford Glen WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Pine Valley SD WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Southgate WTP WTP Spinnaker Bay WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Willowbrook SD WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Willows Creek WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Windemere WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD NPDES permitted systems reporting to Winston Salem Regional Office Bannertown Hills-Well#2 WTP Briarwood SD WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Brights Crk GC WWT Rclmd WUS Reuse Colonial Woods-Wells 1 WTP Colonial Woods-Wells 2 WTP Forest Ridge WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Frye Bridge WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Greystone SD WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Hiilcrest SD-Well#3 WTP Melbille Heights WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Mikkola Downs SD WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Mitchell Bluff-Well#1 WTP Olde Beau Golf Club WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Penman Heights WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Pine Lakes SD-Well#2 WTP Reeves Woods SD Well#2 WTP Salem Glen SD WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Salem Quarters WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Snow Hill subdivision WTP Spring Creek WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Stonington SD-Well#1 WTP The Hollows subdivision WTP Wellesley Place WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Willow Creek WWTP 100%Domestic<1MGD Windgate Subdivision WTP F E NCDENR Im North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary July 6, 2011 Mr.Thomas J. Roberts, President, COO Aqua North Carolina,Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject: Notice of Violation—Monitoring Violations Tracking#: NOV-2011-MV-0123 Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No.NC0072061 Gaston County Dear Mr.Roberts: A review of the January-March 2011 self-monitoring reports for the subject facility revealed monitoring violations of the following parameters at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Monitoring Requirement Quarter ending 3/31/11 Iron None Once per quarter Quarter ending 3/31/11 Manganese None Once per quarter Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms.Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Allocco or me at (704)663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave..Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One Phone:(7041663-16991 Fax:(704)663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOrthCarolina Internet:http:/lportal.ncdenr.orglwebiwq Eaual Opoortunit AHirmati, ,cIL'n E-1plo e--30°r rieoyciea'10,,,Pos_ nsumr nape- Naturally AOUA_ APR 28 LU 1 SWF z)ECTION MOORESV .oma FNN OFFICE Aqua North Carolina,Inc. 202 MacKenan Court President and Chief Cary, NC 27511 Operating Officer T:919.653.5770 April 26,2011 F:919.460.1788 tjroberts@aquaamerica.com www.aquanorthcarolina.com Ms. Marcia Allocco NC Division of Water Quality Division of Water Quality, Suite 301 610 East Center Ave. Mooresville,NC 28115 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection(CEI)with Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No.NC0072061 Gaston County Dear Ms. Allocco: This letter is in response to the Compliance Sampling Inspection(CEI)conducted at the subject facility on March 24,2011, by Wes Bell. The following addresses the comments of your letter. Record Keeping The following items were not documented(multiple occasions)on the chain of custody forms reviewed during this inspection: the sample collector,the effluent parameters being analyzed, and the individual who relinquished the samples along with the date and the time. The facility staff must ensure the chain of custody forms are properly completed during all future sampling events. The incorrect compliance status was checked on the back of the October 2010 and November 2010 DMRs. Please be advised that the non-compliant box should be checked if the facility exceeded any effluent limitations and/or failed to adhere to any monitoring frequencies. Response: The chain of custody issue was an oversight on the part of the operator. The procedure has been reviewed with the operator and future analyses will be accompanied by completed paperwork. The DMRs were checked compliant, but have since been re-submitted as non- compliant. Laboratory On-site field analysis(ph and total residual chlorine)are performed under Aqua NC's laboratory certification#5035. Water Tech Labs, Inc. (Cert. #50)has also been contracted to provide analytical support. On multiple occasions,the calibration of the pH and/or TRC meter was not properly documented. In addition,this office has concerns with the pH meter's inability to maintain calibration(throughout the day)as observed in the calibration log. The permitee and staff must ensure the pH and TRC meter calibrations are documented and are properly operated and maintained at all times. An Aqua America Company Page Two Ms. Marcia Allocco April 26, 2011 Response: The electrode for the pH probe in question has been replaced. The ORC will assure that all calibrations are properly recorded. Operations& Maintenance. The sludge is removed from the settling tanks on an as-needed basis by a contracted company. The ORC and staff should implement the monitoring of the sludge levels in the settling tanks on a periodic basis. The sludge levels should be documented in the operation/maintenance log. Response: The sludge level in the settling tanks will be measured periodically and the results will be recorded in the log book. If you have any comments or concerns, please contact Dennis Francum at(704)489-9404, extension 57243. Sincer , J Thomas J. Ro. •its President an' Chief Operating Officer Aqua North Carolina, Inc. cc: Michael A. Melton Rufus Masters-ORC FILE NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Beverly Eaves Perdue Secretary Governor Director March 22,2011 Mr.Thomas J. Roberts,President Aqua North Carolina,Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject: Recission of Notice of Violation NOV-2010-MV-0016 and Issuance of NOV-2011-MV-0071 Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No.NC0072061 Gaston County Dear Mr.Roberts: A review of the October,November, and December 2010 self-monitoring reports for the subject facility revealed monitoring violations of the following parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Values Monitoring Requirement 10/31/10 Turbidity None 2x/month 11/30/10 Turbidity None 2x/month 12/31/10 Turbidity None 2x/month Notice of Violation NOV-2011-MV-0016 for October 2010 monitoring violations is being rescinded and rolled into NOV-2011-MV-0071,which covers the three months noted above. Remedial actions,if not already implemented,should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.If the violations are of a continuing nature,not remedial related to operation and/or maintenanceSpecial by Consent.CYouemay contaco Msuction MarciacAllocco of thistivities,then ou for a Se may wish to consider applying p Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B.Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Office One Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 No1-tljCarolina Phone:(704)663-1699\Fax:(704)663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Naturally Internet http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq An Eaual Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—30%Recycled/10%Post Consumer paper • NCD NR FILET7t(q North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary April 6, 2011 Mr. Thomas J. Roberts, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Fox Run Subdivision WTP NPDES Permit No. NC0072061 Gaston County,N.C. Dear Mr. Roberts: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 24, 2011, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operators-in-Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by April 27,2011, addressing the discrepancies noted in the Record Keeping/Summary and Laboratory Sections of the attached report. In responding to this report, please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco. The report should be self-explanatory;however,should you have any questions concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at(704)663-1699. Sincerely, ecy-c- Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure: Inspection Report cc: Gaston County Health Department WB Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One Phone:(704)663-16991 Fax:(704)663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:http:/lportal.ncdenr.org;weblwq tl�rct!!� An Equal Opportunity\Affumative Action Employer—50%Recycledi10%Post Consumer paper �1�r United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 NI 2 151 31 NC0072061 1 11 121 11/03/24 117 181 sl 191 sl 201 Remarks J 21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1II66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved---- 67I 1.5 169 70I 3 I 711 NI 721 NI 731 I 174 751 l I I I I l 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) 11:30 AM 11/03/24 10/10/01 Fox Run WTP 4311 Greenhaven Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Gastonia NC 28054 11:45 AM 11/03/24 15/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Rufus Mason Masters/ORC/704-507-8533/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number • Contacted Thomas J Roberts,202 Mackenan Dr Cary NC 27511/President/919-467-8712/9194661583 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance III Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal III Facility Site Review III 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 Signature(s)of Inspectr(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date J Wesley N Bell j �Jf 1 MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ t1 t/( At �. .f• J L • Si t of Management Q/-Revi r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Datp Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. ) 1 31 NC0072061 I11 121 11/03/24 117 181SI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd: The following items were not documented (multiple occasions) on the chain of custody forms reviewed during this inspection: the sample collector, the effluent parameters being analyzed, and the individual who relinquished the samples along with the date and time. The facility staff must ensure the chain of custody forms are properly completed during all future sampling events. This facility is required to be visited by the designated ORC and/or Backup ORC on a weekly basis. The ORC must ensure that these weekly visitations are documented on future DMRs. Page# 2 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 03/24/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n n n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: The subject permit expires on 8/31/2015. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Enna Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain-of-custody complete? norm Dates,times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling n Results of analysis and calibration n Dates of analysis • Name of person performing analyses • Transported COCs • Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n U n (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n ❑ n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 03/24/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: The records reviewed for this inspecton were organized and accessible. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)were reviewed for the period January 2010 through December 2010. No effluent limit violations were reported. No effluent turbidity (twice per month) was reported in October 2010, November 2010, and December 2010. These monitoring violations will be separately addressed by the Division through the issuances of either an NOV or NOV/civil penalty assessment. The incorrect compliance status was checked on the back of the October 2010 and November 2010 DMRs. Please be advised that the noncompliant box should be checked if the facility exceeded any effluent limitations and/or failed to adhere to any monitoring frequencies. See "Summary"Section for additional comments. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ n n n Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • n n n #Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ n n n #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n • Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? n n U n Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? n n U n Comment: On-site field analyses (pH and total residual chlorine) are performed under Aqua NC's laboratory certification #5035. Water Tech Labs, Inc. (Certification#50) has also been contracted to provide analytical support. On multiple occasions, the calibration of the pH and/or TRC meter was not properly documented. In addition, this Office has concerns with the pH meter's inability to maintain calibration (throughout the day) as observed in the calibration log. The permittee and staff must ensure the pH and TRC meter calibrations are documented and are properly operated and maintained at all times. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n Is the tubing clean? n n • n #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Comment: Although the operations staff are currently sampling according to the permit, monitoring violations were noted during review of the DMRs from January 2010 through December 2010. See "Records/Reports" Section for additional information. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Page# 4 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 03/24/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 • 0 Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained at the time of the inspection. The sludge is removed from the settling tanks on an as-needed basis by a contracted company. The ORC and staff should implement the monitoring of the sludge levels in the settling tanks on a periodic basis. The sludge levels should be documented in the operation/maintenance log. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? n n ■ n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n n ■ n Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ n Comment: Liquid sodium thiosulfate is used for dechlorination. Both pumps used for dechlorination were operational. Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? n n ■ n Number of tubes in use? Comment: Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? n n ■ 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n • n Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ n Comment: Instantaneous flows are based on the calculated backwash volume and duration. • Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n Q ■ n Page# 5 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WfP • Inspection Date: 03/24/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no foam. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The effluent was sampled by DWQ staff at the time of the inspection. The results of the samples are as follows: total suspended solids (<6.2 mg/L), Silver(<5 ug/L), Arsenic (<2 ug/L), Copper (8.6 ug/L), Iron (2000 ug/L), Manganese (390 ug/L), Zinc (39 ug/L), and Potassium (3.6 mg/L). The facility was compliant with the only effluent limited parameter(total suspended solids) sampled during this inspection. • Page# 6 RECEIVED QA FEB 1 7 2011 MAR 0 7 2011 AU A. farmd4,o 'rocessinq unr North Carolina owniRQ�North Carolina,Inc. T:704.489.9401 4163 Sinclair Street F:704.489.9409 February 14, 2011 Denver,NC 28037 www.aquanorthcarolina.com NCDENR-DWQ Mr. Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 RECEIVED Subject: Amended DMR's for Gaston County / DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Notice of Violations for Turbidity MAR 1 4 2011 Dear Mr. Krebs, SINP e•_c;,; MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE As previously discussed, enclosed are amended DMR's for 5 (five) of Aqua North Carolina's Water Treatment plants that received NOV's in January. The DMR's now list"Non-compliant" for failure to monitor turbidity in October-December 2010. The following is a list of the amended DMR's and their permit information; • Fox Run WTP - NC0072061 • Keltic Meadows WTP - NC0084468 • Maplecrest WTP - NC0086193 • Oakley Park WTP's 1 & 2 - NC0086142 • Southgate WTP - NC0069035 Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at (704) 489- 9404, extension 57224. Respectfully yours, Robert Ashley Area Supervisor Aqua North Carolina, Inc. RA/j rm Enclosures ttn: Centra 7 M vc. Ctr., Rada., NC 2 Onig E i-Capy of Amended Repor+S Aqua NC, Michael Melton, Regional Compliance Mgr. An Aqua America Company .7tis,, DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins • Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary rr, January 19,2011 . f• _28 Mr.Thomas J.Roberts,President ,, u` Aqua North Carolina,Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject Notice of Violation—Monitoring Violatiioin' r • Tracking#:NOV 2011-MV-0015 Southgate WTP NPDES Permit No.NC006903 5 Gaston County • Dear Mr.Roberts: A review of the October 2010 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed monitoring violations of the follpwing parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Values Monitoring Requirement 10/31/10 Turbidity None 2x/month • Remedial actions,if not already implemented,should be falcon to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations:If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms.Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. • Sincerely, Robert B.Krebs • Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 3Dt Mooresville,NC 28115 °' Phone:(704)663-16991 Fax:(704)663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 N Carona InternethtlpJlpwieM.ttcdenrarglneblvrq i>�tlrr�ll� An Equal Opporkmity1Affirmative Action Employer-30%Recycledff D%Post Consumer paper • A.714, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Suflins .. Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 19,2011 /•' • Mr.Thomas J.Roberts,President Aqua North Carolina,Inc. 202 MacKenan Court • `• Cary,North Carolina 27511 • Subject Notice of Violation—Monitoring Violationi`'+i-.( Tracking#:NOV-2011-MV-0017 Keltic Meadows Well#2 WTP NPDES Permit No.NC0084468 . - Gaston County Dear Mr.Roberts: A review of the October 2010 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed monitoring violations of the following parameter at Outfall 001: • Date Parameter Reported Values Monitoring Requirement • 10/31/10 Turbidity None 2x/month • Remedial actions,if not already implemented,should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms.Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B.Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Me Locales:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Phone:(704)663-16991Fax:(704)663.60401 Customer Service:1-a77•623-6748 None Carol, a Internet:hdpJ/portal.ncdenrorgAvet�Avq � tarral �f An Equal Oppwtunlly 1 AlfirmaUve Adbn Employer-30%Recycled/10%Posit Consumer paper r/ PPPP7 A"Irifith NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 19,2011 4, - •• • IF Mr.Thomas J.Roberts,President Aqua North Carolina,Inc. f .• 2 j ��pp , 1 202 MacKenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 • Subject: Notice of Violation—Monitoring Violations Tracking#:NOV 2011-MV 001$ • ..,� Oakley Park WTP • NPDES Permit No.NC0086142 Gaston County Dear Mr.Roberts: A review of the October 2010 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed monitoring violations of the following parameters: • Date Outfall Parameter Reported Values Monitoring Requirement 10/31/10 001 Turbidity None 2x/month 10/31/10 002 Turbidity None 2x/month • Remedial actions,if not already implemented,should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations.If the violations are of a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms.Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Allocco or me at 7041663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B.Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch MA McaesvBle Regional Office Locatbn:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Phone:(704}663-16991 Fax:(704}663-60401 Ctataner Service:1-877.823-6748 i_One hCal o nR Internal:htip:llpodet;ncdenrarglweWwq �'�/ry�t�N�+ 1 An EquaI Opportunity t ARlmiallve Action Employer—30%Recycledl10%Post Consumer paper f�/t�I L i L liff ricarA OENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue . Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor • DI:lector . • .Secretary . - .. • . . _ to • .r, J iititti'y 19,2011 • CERTIFIED MAIL 7009 2250 0004 3266 2224 •; RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED s j , Mr.Thomas J.Roberts,President Aqua North Carolina,Inc. ' 202 MacKenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 SUBJECT: . Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil • Penalty for Violations of N.C.General Statute • 143-215.1(a)(6)and NPDES Permit No.NC0086193 .. ' Maplecrest WTP Gaston County • Case No.MV-2011-0006 Dear Mr.Roberts: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $260.06($175.00 civil penalty+$85.06 enforcement costs)against Aqua North Carolina,Inc. . This assessment is based upon the following facts:A review has been conducted of the self- monitoring data reported for October 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No.NC0086193. The violations that occurred are'summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that Aqua North Carolina,Inc. violated the terms,•conditions,or requirements of NPDES Permit No.NC0086193 and North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)in.the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty may be assessed in accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law,and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality,I,Robert B.Krebs, Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor. for the Mooresville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Aqua North Carolina,Inc: • Mooresville Regional Office Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 _One Phone:(704)663-16991 Fax:(704)663-60401 Customer Service:1.877-623-6748 N (sd Cari • a Internet hBpJ/porlal.ncclanrargAvel>!wq 1p t��y An Equal Opporrunay 1AltimtativsAction employer-30%Recyded/l6'%6 Post Comma,paper L' �r+•t` u • 411111: •„AES, FILE NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 19, 2011 Mr.Thomas J. Roberts, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject: Notice of Violation—Monitoring Violations Tracking#: NOV-2011-MV-0016 Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No.NC0072061 Gaston County Dear Mr. Roberts: A review of the October 2010 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed monitoring violations of the following parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Values Monitoring Requirement 10/31/10 Turbidity None 2x/month Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Ms.Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. • Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch MA Mooresville Regional Office • Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One Phone:(704)663-1699\Fax:(704)663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Carolina Internet:http:f/portal.ncdenr.orglweblwq Natu ral& r. iee9 APR 16 2010 Performance Annual Report I. General Information t �' Facility/System Name: Fox Run MAR 0 42010 Gc4 t '• F ,u PUNT ;C_ Other Areas Served: Craig Gardens Responsible Entity: Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Tom Roberts Applicable Permit (s): N Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. After backwash and prior to discharge. liquid de-chlorination take place. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2009 This system consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant April Compliant May Compliant June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers will receive a letter regarding the availability of this report upon request.. These reports will also be available for review with the customer at Aqua's Southern Call Center. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Wuji MN 0410 Date: 2/26/2010 Responsible Person Title: Regional Compliance Manager Entity: Aqua North Carolina Heater Utilities, Inc. re(mit �pF W AT FRO Michael F.Easley, Lvr:: �p G William G.Ross Jr.,S rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources p ' Coleen H.Sullins.Director Division of Water Quality November 18, 2008 Mr. Thomas J. Roberts, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Run Subdivision WTP NPDES Permit No. NC0072061 Gaston County,N.C. Dear Mr. Roberts: • Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on November 6, 2008, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operators-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 Mrs.Marcia Allocco,Mr.Bell,or me at(704)663-1699. —�^Sincerely, ` '61/4:5-r Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Tony Parker, Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Gaston County Health Department WB .e, ,1.1 o h N' Carolina NCDENR aurally Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 610 East Center Ave,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E PA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 1=.1 Ut 2 IL 31 NC0072061 I I11 121 08/11/06 1 17 law I 19U �J 20l l Remarks 21f I I I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I III I I I I I I I I 1 1 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 1.5 169 70I 41 71 I N I 72I2j 731 I 174 751 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) 10:30 AM 08/11/06 05/09/01 Fox Run WTP 4311 Greenhaven Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Gastonia NC 28054 10:50 AM 08/11/06 10/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Audwin Scott Williams/ORC/704-489-9401/ Tony Parker/Area Manager/704-489-9401 / Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Thomas J Roberts,202 Mackenan Ct Cary NC Contacted 27511/President/919-467-8712/9194601788 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) 111 Permit IIII Flow Measurement a Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports 1111 Self-Monitoring Program •Sludge Handling Disposal •Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters II Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers j Date Wesley N Bell G14 ` '� MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ ` I l vvv Si ature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NC0072061 111 121 08/11/06 17 1•8'^' Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 11/06/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ 0 0 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n ■ n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ Q Q Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: A 17 ugh' effluent total residual chlorine permit limit became effective on 2/1/07. The Division issued an ATC on 9/6/06 for the installation of a dechlorination system. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n Q Are all records maintained for.3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ Q Q ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ n n n 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? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ 0 0 ❑ (If the facility is=or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Q ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n ❑ n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 000 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ n n n Page# 3 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 11/06/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: DMRs were reviewed for the period August 07 through July 08. No limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. The records were organized and well maintained. The ORC incorporates a commendable record keeping system. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0 Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ Comment: On-site field analyses are performed under laboratory certification #5035. Water Tech Labs (Certification#50) has also been contracted to provide analytical support. Please refer to Mr. Chet Whiting's (Division's Laboratory Certification Unit) inspection report regarding the on-site laboratory practices. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0 Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ N ❑ #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ nn Comment: Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE 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 facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The filter backwash wastewater flows through a septic tank prior to discharging into the receiving stream. No flouride or zinc based additives are used at this facility. Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 0 ■ 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 ■ 0 Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0 Page# 4 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 11/06/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0 Comment: Instantaneous flows are measured by multiplying the known/calculated backwash amount by the number of backwash events. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? noon Is storage appropriate for cylinders? onion #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n n ■ Q Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ n Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 • 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: The facility uses liquid sodium thiosulfate for dechlorination. The dechlorination system was well maintained. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. Page# 5 AQUA_ North Carolina Aqua North Carolina,Inc. T:704.489.9401 4163 Sinclair Street F:704.489.9409 Denver, NC 28037 www.aquanorthcarolina.com August 19, 2008 Central Files aRECEIVE :' Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 AUG 2 5 2008 RE: DMRs for June 20Q• NC DENR MRO eltic Meadows WP-1--°"N1 erm C0084468 C O-Surface Water Protection Maplecrest WTP — NPDES Permit# NC0086193 Oakley Park WTP-001 — NPDES Permit # NC0086142 Oakley Park WTP-002 — NPDES Permit # NC0086142 Southgate WTP — NPDES Permit # NC0069035 Please accept the enclosed DMRs for the above referenced systems for the month of June, 2008. These reports are being submitted late; please see the attached explanation from our ORC. Please accept our apology for this oversight. Should there be any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (704) 489- 9404 ext. 232. Sincerely, Tony R. Parker Area Manager TRP/pp Enclosure C:✓Ms. Marcia Allocco, DWQ, MRO Mr. Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP An Aqua America Company August 19, 2008 From; Audwin Scott Williams, ORC Aqua North Carolina PC 1, 985376; WW 3, 12730 To; Subject; Late Monthly DMRs for the following permits for the month of June NC0072061 Fox Run WTP 001 NC0084468 Keltic Meadows WTP 001 NC0086193 Maplecrest WTP 001 NC0086142 Oakley Park WTP 001 NC0086142 Oakley Park WTP 002 NC0069035 Southgate WTP 001 Dear Sirs, The simple exclamation is that I miss filed the reports in the wrong place. Before that some of the lab data arrived late and I found discrepancies in the data and had to request corrected lab reports. While waiting I misplaced the file and then I got busy with other jobs. After time had past and I did not have the reports in the right file, I thought I had finished then and turned them in. Then on the 18`1' I found them, they were completed and signed for the 18th of June. Now they are being sent to you for filing. Sincerely, CiA,c,j6411 6/1/esatari'L-- Audwin Scott Williams Ar,,. a Performance Annual Report i 1 ,:r os I. General Information NC DENR MRO DWQ-Surface Water Protection Facility/System Name: Fox Run Other Areas Served: Craig Gardens Responsible Entity: Aqua North Carolina dba Heater Utilities, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Tom Roberts Applicable Permit (s): NC0072061 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. After backwash and prior to discharge, liquid de-chlorination take place. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2007 This system consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions t ee 'quill' to 101 regulations. Monthlylists should include discussio � ,aS �' F n 1 impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant DFNR - WATER QUALITY POINT SOURCE B;ANCH March Compliant April Compliant May Compliant June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers received a message on their bills regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in our Customer Service office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. 0J41 7 ,/Q1cv) Date: 2/29/08 Responsible Person Title: Regional Compliance Manager Entity: Aqua North Carolina dba Heater Utilities, Inc. Performance Annual Report FEB I. General Information Vb. Facility/System Name: Fox Run Other Areas Served: Craig Gardens Responsible Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Michael S. Harwood Applicable Permit (s): NC007206 1 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. In order to comply with new permit limits for residual chlorine, a liquid feed dechlorination system was installed in 2006. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2006 This system consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant April Compliant May Compliant June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers received a message on their bills regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in our Customer Service office. W. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. -&7.6• 74 Date: 2/07/07 Responsib Person Title: Regional Manager/Engineering & Compliance Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. ��/ r �W ATFRO Michael F.Easley,Gove or GWilliam G.Ross Jr.,Secretary rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1 . -1 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director (a -c Division of Water Quality March 1, 2007 Mr. Michael Harwood Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 Mackenan Court Cary,North Carolina 27511 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No. NC0072061 Gaston County,North Carolina Dear Mr. Harwood, Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 20, 2007, by Mrs. Sonja Basinger 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 Mrs. Basinger or me at(704) 663-1699. Sincerely, • for Michael L. Parker Acting Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Gaston County Health Department SWB gal N N.C.Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office,610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville NC 28115 (704)663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040 0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 t Nt 2 111 31 NC0072061 111 121 07/02/20 117 181 �l 191 �l 20u LJ L t I Remarks lJ 1-! 21I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I III I I I I 1 1 16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 2.0 169 701uu 3 71[ 72 Nu 731 1 1 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 J 80 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) 10:45 AM 07/02/20 05/09/01 Fox Run WTP 4311 Greenhaven Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Gastonia NC 28054 11:00 AM 07/02/20 10/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Audwin Scott Williams/ORC/704-489-9401/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael Harwood,202 Mackenan Ct Cary NC 27511//919-467-8712/9194601788 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement •Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program 1.Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters I.Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) • (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Sonja Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2202/ I OAR- 2400 ag- Si ature of Management Q A Revi r u Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 1G Ma cia llocco MRO WQ//704 235 2204/ \. EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 • 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 • 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The effluent total residual chlorine (TRC) limit was effective 2/1/2007. An Authorization to Construct (ATC) for dechlorination was issued on 9/6/2006. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0 Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? . 000 • Page# 3 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: DMRs were reviewed from the period of December 2005 through November 2006. No violations were reported for the review period. The facility was last inspected on January 25, 2006 by James Bealle of this Office. Biotech, Charlotte, NC has been contracted for sludge removal for the facility. Sludge was not hauled from the facility for the review period (December 2005 through November 2006). Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 • 0 Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained on the day of the inspection. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is the facility using a contract lab? U ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0 Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0 Comment: On-site field analysis are performed under field laboratory certification# 5035. Contracted lab services are performed by Water Tech Labs certification#50. Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ U ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 • 0 Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0 (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0 Comment: Instantaneous effluent flow readings are required by the permit. Flow is measured by multiplying the gallons per backwash by the number of timed backwashes. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? 000 . Page# 4 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 02/20/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 0 • 0 #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ 0 • 0 Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • 0 Comment: The facility uses sodium bisulfite for effluent dechlorination. Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 ■ 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 0 ■ 0 Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Grab samples are required by the facility's permit. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE 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? 0 0 ■ 0 Comment: Page# 5 of W A rF9 :.:: vmor Secretary , rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality February 2, 2006 Mr. Michael J. Myers Aqua North Carolina, Inc. PO Box 4889 Cary,NC 27519 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit NC0072061 Gaston County Dear Mr. Myers: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 25, 2006, by James B. Bealle III 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 this report, please contact Mr. Bealle or me at(704) 663-1699. Sincerely, - ( -' C.A.. 17,1 D. Rex Gleason, P.E. ,/' Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor enclosure cc: Central Files Gaston County Environmental Health Department jb North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Mooresville Regional Office One 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115 NorthCarolina Phone:704-663-1699/Fax:704-663-6040/Internet:h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper Naturally United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NILJ 1 2 I Ct 31 NC0072061 111 121 06/01/25 117 18t l=I 19I Gt 20u U Remarks J 211III IIII IIII IIII1111IIII1111IIIIIIII1111IIII II166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA 671 1.0 169 70 4 71 I n,J I 72 N 73I I 174 75I 11 I I I I 180 ��----�► it Section B: Facility Data WI 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) 10:30 AM 06/01/25 05/09/01 Fox Run WTP 4311 Greenhaven Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Gastonia NC 28054 11:00 AM 06/01/25 10/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Audwin Scott Williams/ORC/704-489-9401/ Tony R Parker//704-489-9404 / Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael J Myers,PO Box 4889 Cary NC 275194889//919-467-7854/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit •Flow Measurement •Operations&Maintenance 111 Records/Reports II Self-Monitoring Program II Facility Site Review •Effluent/Receiving Waters IN Laboratory Section D: Summary of Findinq/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date James Bealle MRO WQ//704-663-1699/ i Signature of Management-� Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date John E Lesley` �1e, MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/ ,1j v1 airy. /, EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 01/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 00110 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ■ 0 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: DMRs were reviewed for December 2004 through November 2005. No violation(s) reported. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 0 ■ 0 Page# 3 Permit: NC0072061 Owner-Facility: Fox Run WTP Inspection Date: 01/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator(Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • ❑ Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/- 1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0 Comment: Water Tech Laboratories, Inc. (50) provides analytical support. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 0 0 ■ 0 Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 0 ■ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 0 ■ 0 (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 ■ 0 Comment: Flow is measured by multiplying the gallons per backwash by the number of timed backwashes. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE 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? nnion Comment: Page# 4 Neil R.Phillips President Aqua North Carolina/Heater Utilities prA • Aqua North Carolina T:919_467.8712 North Ca fo f m a,., 202 MacKenan Ct. F:919.460.1788 Cary North Carolina 17511 emul:nrphillias4aauaarnerica.coTn June 1, 2005 • Jessica Miles Public Water Supply Section Chief 1634 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1634 Alan Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 . . RE;Delegation of Signature Authority • • To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter•delegating authority to sign on my behalf all permit applications, • reports, and other agency correspondence to Michael J. Myers. I currently hold the position of President of Aqua North Carolina and Heater Utilities along with being a mice • President of Aqua America and have the authont3'to delegate these activities to N1r_ • Myers. Mr.Myers currently holds the position of Engineering and Compliance Manager for Aqua North Carolina and Heater Utilities. This delegation of signature authority is meant to fu1fi11 the requirements of NCAC 2H .0106 (e),NCAC 2H.0206 (b)(1), and various permit conditions. • • Thank you. Aqua North Carolina and Heater Utilities look forward to working with your agencies in the future. If you have any q on uestis,'please do not hestiate to contact either myself or Michael Myers using the contact information above_ erely, - • it R, Egli s • Pr sident Aqua North Carolina, Inc./Heater Utilities Cc: Bill Reid, Wake County Environmental services David Goodrich,Division of Wate Q ality • Kim Colson, Division of Water Qu Wayne Munden,Public Water SuPP1Y Michael Myers Blythe-Clifford :_ Robyn Thomas QiC27/' AQUA North Carolina Compliance&Engineering Department Aqua North Carolina T:919.467.8712 202 MacKenan Ct. F:919.466.1583 Cary,North Carolina 27511 July 18, 2005 Regional Supervisor Rex Gleason NCDENR 610 East Center Avenue Mooresville, NC 28115 AT f:: RE: Declaration of Signature Authority Dear Regional Supervisor Gleason, Find enclosed correspondence indicating that Michael Myers is able to sign permit applications, reports, and other agency correspondence. Should there be any questions, do not hesitate to call me at (919)467-7854 ext. 47 or Michael Myers ext. 706. -:•‘ 'r?s Harvey Engine:410 and Compliance End. cc: Michael Myers, Engineering and Compliance Manager AQUA NORTH CAROLINA WASTEWATER FACILITIES SUBDIVISION COUNTY NPDES # tip'l Country Valley Catawba NC0058742 J� Killians Crossroads Catawba NC0063355.X ae Spinnaker Bay Catawba NC0060593 Alexander Island Iredell NC0075205 X Castaway/Bridgeport Iredell NC0056154 Diamond Head Iredell NC0074772 Hwy 150 (River Park) Iredell NC0074900( Mallard Head 'Iredell NC0062481,X Pier 16 Iredell NC0074535 Windemere Iredell NC0080691 ' Ashe Plantatation Mecklenburg NC0065749;( Harbor Estates Mecklenburg NC0063860 NA McCarron Mecklenburg NC0071781,'( Mint Hill Festival Mecklenburg NC0063789`2 Oxford Glen /Reigate Mecklenburg NC0063584 J� White Forest -Contract Ops Mecklenburg NC0063932 x Willowbrook Mecklenburg NC0073539 X Willows Creek � Mecklenburg NC0065773"� Pine Valley Rowan NC0028941'4 Country Woods East Union NC0065684 (WQCS00322) , Public Water Systems - Backwash Systems SUBDIVISION COUNTY NPDES# IRIftuiRtmagifr Gaston NC0072061 ')( Keltic Meadows Gaston NC0084468 '( Maplecrest Gaston NC0086193 X Oakley Park Gaston NC0086142�'j Southgate Gaston NC0069035 11/2/2006 Performance Annual Report I. General Information Facility/System Name: Fox Run Responsible Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Michael J. Myers Applicable Permit (s): NC0072061 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2005 This system consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant April Compliant May Compliant June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers were sent a letter regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in our Customer Service office. Iv. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best.of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Date: 02/14/06 Responsible erson Title: Regional Manager/Engineering & Compliance Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. UA Ac.a) -- North Carolina Aqua North Carolina,Inc. T:704.489. 1°140‘-'1- 4163 Sinclair Street F:704.489.9409 Denver, NC 28037 www.aquanorthcarolina.com November 2, 2006 AND':' :''; . Barbara Sifford moc' . .'-OFFICE Division of Water Quality Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 NOV 0 6 200( Mooresville, NC 28115 - Subject: Aqua North Carolina,Western Division Annual Report 1 t r Barbara, I have enclosed a copy of our 2005 Annual Reports. As we discussed, I will add you to the distribution list for our 2006 reports. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at(704) 489-9404, Extension 228. hank , 65► I_ r , 1 Le'$ • Welborn Envir• mental Coordinator Enclosure • An Aqua America Company Michael F.Easley,Governor G William G.Ross Jr..Secretary \' North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ;x�s' ,,, .1 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director a -.< TR Division of Water Quality OSeptember 6, 2006 -- "'- +� AND NATURAL RESOURCES V MOORESV1I'F P CLONAL OFFICE Mr. Michael J. Myers I Aqua North Carolina, Inc. PO Box 4889 SEP 1 5 200o Cary, NC 27519-4889 • SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct WATER QUALITY SECTION A to C No. 07206 l A01 Aqua North Carolina, Inc. Fox Run WTP Dechlorination Facilities Gaston County Dear Mr. Myers: A fast track application for Authorization to Construct dechlorination facilities was received on August 16, 2006, by the Division. Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications to the existing Fox Run WTP, with discharge of treated wastewater into Crowders Creek in the Catawba River Basin. This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for the construction of the following specific modifications: Installation of a tablet dechlorination system pursuant to the fast track application received on August 16, 2006, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. This Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No. NC0072061 issued July 14, 2005, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NC0072061. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. No Carolina /Ntura) North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh.NC 27699-1617 Phone(919)733-7015 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N.Salisbury St. Raleigh,NC 27604 FAX (919)733-2496 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper Mr. Michael J. Myers September 6, 2006 Page 2 The Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number(704) 663-1699, shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0140, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted to the address provided on the form. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the facility. During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES Permit. You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and, when applicable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts. Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. The issuance of this Authorization to Construct does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. r. Michael J. Myers September 6, 2006 Page 3 If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. at telephone number(919) 715-6203. Si ere y 16z Alan W. Klimek,P.E. MM/cgm cc: J. Thurman Horne, P.E., Horizon Engineering & Consulting, Inc. Gaston Count Health De artment Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Daniel Blaisdell, P.E. Point Source Branch, NPDES Program Cecil G. Madden, Jr., P.E. Michelle McKay, E.I. A to C File qua North Carolina, Inc. Fox Run WTP A to C No. 072061 A01 Issued September 6, 2006 Engineer's Certification I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to Fox Run WTP located on Union Road in Catawba County for Aqua North Carolina, Inc., hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Installation of a tablet dechlorination system pursuant to the fast track application received on August 16, 2006, and in conformity with the Minimum Design Criteria for Dechlorination Facilities. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. Signature Registration No. Date Send to: Construction Grants & Loans DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 Performance Annual Report I. General Information Facility/System Name: Fox Run Responsible Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Michael J. Myers Applicable Permit (s): NC0072061 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2005 This system consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant April Compliant May Compliant June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers were sent a letter regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in our Customer Service office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best•of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Date: 02/14/06 Responsible erson Title: Regional Manager/Engineering & Compliance Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. O� W/�TF Michael F.Easl ,Govern V O� 9WilliamG.RossJr.,Secretary '�rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H.Sullins,Deputy Director Division of Water Quality January 14, 2004 Mr. Jerry Tweed Heater Utilities, Inc. Post Office Drawer 4889 Cary,North Carolina 27519 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Run WTP NPDES Permit No. NC0072061 Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Tweed: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 13, 2004 by Mr. Barry Love 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 this report,please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, 1(0 D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Gaston County Health Department BL AVA NQ�(`thCarolina Faro /QttlraIly Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 (704)663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20480 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 IJ 3I NCC072061 111 121 04/01/13 117 18IC1 19IS1 20I 1__I L_J Remarks 1LJJ 1U_1 1__I 21IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIII66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------Reserved---------- 67 I 1.0 169 70 LI 7112 72 Ur 731 I 174 751 I I I I I I 160 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) 11:00 AM 04/01/13 01/12/01 Fox Run W':'P 4311 Greennaven Lane Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Gastonia NC 28054 11:10 AM 04/01/13 05/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Mike Dycus//7C4-489-9404/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Jerry H. Tweed,P.O. Drawer 4889 Cary NC 27519/Vice Contacted President/919467871237/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) . Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Name(s)ct�' Signature(s) Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers ��LL Date Barr Love //�/O� Y MRO WQ//704-663-1699/704-663-6040 Signature of Management 0 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Richard M Bridgeman 704-663-1699/704-663-6040 EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. PERMIT: The permit authorizes the continued discharge of filter-backwash wastewater from a water- treatment system with two 1500-gallon septic tanks in parallel(for settling). The permit for this facility became effective on December 1,2001 and will expire on August 31, 2005. RECORDS AND REPORTS: Records and reports consisting of discharge monitoring reports,chain of custody forms,lab analysis reports,calibration logs,and Operator-in-Responsible Charge/maintenance log were reviewed at the time of the inspection. The records were organized and well maintained. FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS&MAINTENANCE: The system seemed to be operating properly,and the surrounding grounds were well maintained LABORATORY: Water Tech Laboratories,Inc.(Certification#50)in Granite Falls,North Carolina provides analytical support. The lab was not evaluated during this inspection. The TRC meter appeared to be properly calibrated. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The system was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The facility is permitted to discharge to an unnamed tributary to Crowders Creek,which is a Class C water in the Catawba River Basin. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The outfall location was accessible and well maintained. SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM: Self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period December 2002 through September 2003. All monitoring frequencies were correct,and no limit violations were reported. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Flow is measured by multiplying the gallons per backwash by the number of timed backwashes. @II N c Performance Annual Report I. General Information Facility/System Name: Fox Run Responsible Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Jerry Tweed Applicable Permit (s): Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2004 This system has consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant April Compliant May Compliant June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification Our customers received a message on their bills regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in the appropriate Customer Service office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. A3L,tare( Date: 02/23/05 le: ice•President ntity: Heater Utilities, Inc. rcir. A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director November 29,2004 Jerry H.Tweed Heater Utilities, Inc. PO Drawer 4889 Cary, NC27519 Subject: Renewal Notice NPDES Permit NC0072061 Fox Run WTP Gaston County Dear Permittee: Your NPDES permit expires on August 31,2005. Federal (40 CFR 122.41)and North Carolina(15A NCAC 2H.0105(e))regulations require that permit renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. If you have already mailed your renewal application,you may disregard this notice. To satisfy this requirement,your renewal package must be sent to the Division postmarked no later than March 4,2005. Failure to request renewal by this date may result in a civil assessment of at least$500.00. Larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request. If any wastewater discharge will occur after August 31, 2005,the current permit must be renewed. Discharge of wastewater without a valid permit would violate North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1; unpermitted discharges of wastewater may be assessed civil penalties of up to$25,000 per day. If all wastewater discharge has ceased at your facility and you wish to rescind this permit,contact me at the telephone number or address listed below. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If you have any questions, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below. Sincerely, VAATU7 Charles H.Weaver,Jr. NPDES Unit cc: Central Files 'Mooresville Regional Office,Water Quality Section NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 North Carolina Phone: 919 733-5083,extension 511/FAX 919 733-0719/charles.weaver@ncmail.net • Natural!, An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper NPDES Permit NC0072061 Fox Run WTP Gaston County The following items are REQUIRED for all renewal packages: ❑ A cover letter requesting renewal of the permit and documenting any changes at the facility since issuance of the last permit. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ The completed application form (copy attached), signed by the permittee or an Authorized Representative. Submit one signed original and two copies. ❑ If an Authorized Representative (such as a consulting engineer or environmental consultant) prepares the renewal package, written documentation must be provided showing the authority delegated to any such Authorized Representative (see Part II.B.11.b of the existing NPDES permit). ❑ A narrative description of the sludge management plan for the facility. Describe how sludge (or other solids) generated during wastewater treatment are handled and disposed. If your facility has no such plan (or the permitted facility does not generate any solids), explain this in writing. Submit one signed original and two copies. The following items must be submitted by any Municipal or Industrial facilities discharging process wastewater: Industrial facilities classified as Primary Industries (see Appendices A D to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations,Part 122) and ALL Municipal facilities with a permitted flow>_ 1.0 MGD must submit a Priority Pollutant Analysis (PPA) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 122.21. The above requirement does NOT apply to privately owned facilities treating 100% domestic wastewater, or facilities which discharge non process wastewater(cooling water, filter backwash, etc.) PLEASE NOTE: Due to a change in fees effective January 1, 1999, there is no renewal fee required with your • application package. Send the completed renewal package to: Mr. Charles H. Weaver,Jr. NC DENR/ Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Neil R.Phillips /� [ /� President Aqua North Carolina/Heater Utilities A C lJ A Aqua North Carolina T:919.467.3712 North Carolina._, 202 MacKenan Ct. F:919.460.17SS Cary,North Carolina 27511 email: nrphillinstaauaaen erica.eo*n June 1, 2005 Jessica Miles Public Water Supply Section Chief 1634 Mail Service Center • Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1634 Alan Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 RE: Delegation of Signature Authority To Whom It May Concern: n on m behalf allpermit applications, I am writing this letter delegating authority to sig y pP reports, and other agency correspondence to Michael J. Myers. I currently hold the position of President of Aqua North Carolina and Heater Utilities along with being a'Vice • President of Aqua America and have the authority to delegate these activities to Mr. Myers. Mr. Myers currently holds the position of Engineering and Compliance Manager for Aqua North Carolina and Heater Utilities. This delegation of signature authority is meant to fulfill the requirements of NCAC 2H .0106 (e),NCAC 2H.0206 (b)(1), and various permit conditions. Thank you. Aqua North Carolina and Heater Utilities look forward to working with your agencies in the future. If you have any questions, please do not hestiate to contact either myself or Michael Myers using the contact information above. erely, • it R„ h411i s Pr sident Aqua North Carolina, Inc./Heater Utilities Cc: Bill Reid, Wake County Environmental S• ervices David Goodrich, Division of Water ty�ity Kim Colson,Division of Water Wayne Munden,Public Water SuPPIY . Michael Myers Blythe Clifford Robyn Thomas - r' Ar' UA North Ca'olina Compliance&Engineering Department Aqua North Carolina T:919.467.8712 202 MacKenan Ct. F:919.466.1583 Cary,North Carolina 27511 July 18, 2005 Regional Supervisor Rex Gleason NCDENR 610 East Center Avenue Mooresville, NC 28115 RE: Declaration of Signature Authority Dear Regional Supervisor Gleason, }' Find enclosed correspondence indicating that Michael Myers is able to sign permit applications, reports, and other agency correspondence. Should there be any questions, do not hesitate to call me at(919)467-7854 ext. 47 or Michael Myers ext. 706. 14.11 -Aire- r?s Harvey Engin- =;and Compliance Encl. cc: Michael Myers, Engineering and Compliance Manager ';Ju MAR 4 2002 Performance Annual R I r,y =� n I. General Information Facility/System Name: Fox Run Responsible Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Jerry Tweed Applicable Permit (s): NCOO72O61 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: v- This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2001 This facility has consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. • i :Y January Compliant ; , `a ''fRCE February Compliant March Compliant AJAR 1 3 2003 '1 April Compliant May Compliant `\ June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification - Our customers received a message on their bills regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in the appropriate Customer Service office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made -- available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Rls-/1/4 -1\ jzaz \ /2-4 /6 '2 e onslble Person Date Ti e: Vice President Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. III lS \)) MAt - 4 231 „Y Performance Annual I. General Information Facility/System Name: Fox Run Responsible Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. Person in Charge/Contact: Jerry Tweed Applicable Permit (s): NC0072061 Description of Collection System or Treatment Process: t" This facility discharges the backwash water from iron removal filters serving this community water system. II. Performance Text Summary of System Performance for Calendar Year 2001 This facility has consistently met the discharge permit limits. List (by month) any violations of permit conditions or other environmental regulations. Monthly lists should include discussion of any environmental impacts and corrective measures taken to address violations. January Compliant February Compliant March Compliant DEC 1 0 2002 April Compliant May Compliant `\ June Compliant July Compliant August Compliant September Compliant October Compliant November Compliant December Compliant III. Notification ,- Our customers received a message on their bills regarding the availability of this report upon request and a notebook containing these reports is located in the appropriate Customer Service office. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the named system and that those users -- have been notified of its availability. . 1, / /Ill - 'Ir''T`sa'<- 2/24 Date 12 Re ons ble Person Ti e: Vice President Entity: Heater Utilities, Inc. 6-(-1-t/4tgv pF W AT9 Michael F.Easley Govemor William G.Ross,Jr..Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources -. p '� Alan W.Klimek,Director Division of Water Quality September 9, 2002 Mr. Jerry Tweed Heater Utilities,Inc. P.O. Drawer 4889 Cary,North Carolina 27519 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Run Subdivision WTP NPDES Permit No. NC0072061 Gaston County,N.C. Dear Mr. Tweed: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on September 4, 2002, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operators-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 (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Gaston County Health Department WB Customer Service Mooresville Regional Office,919 North Main Street,Mooresville,NC 28115 PHONE (704)663-1699 1 800 623-7748 FAX (704) 663-6040 dow 8%4. US Environmental Protection Agency,Washington,D.C.,20460 Form Approved. " A si Water Compliance Inspection Report OMB No.2040-0057 Approval Expires 8-31-98 NC Division of Water Quality/Mooresville Regional Office NCDE—NR Section A:-National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N 5 NC0072061 02/09/04 C S 2 Remarks: Inspection Work Days Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 1.5 4 N N Section B:Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date: Heater Utilities.Inc.,Fox Run WTP 10:57 am 01/12/0I NCSR 2722 Gastonia Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration Date: Gaston County,North Carolina 11:06 am 05/08/31 02/09/04 Name(s)of On-Site Representative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s): Mr.Mike Dycus/ORC-Heater Utilities/704-489-9401 Mr.Dennis Francum/Gaston County Service Manager/704-489-9401 Ext.243 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title: Vice President Mr.Jerry Tweed Heater Utilities,Inc. P.O.Drawer 4889 Phone No: Contacted' Cary,North Carolina 27519 919-467-7854 No Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) X Permit X Flow Measurement X Operations&Maintenance Sewer Overflow X Records/Reports X Self-Monitoring Program X Sludge Handling/Disposal Pollution Prevention X Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Pretreatment Multimedia X Effluent/Receiving Waters X Laboratory Storm Water Other: Section D:Summary of Findings/Comments See Attached Sheet(s) for Summary. Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspectors: Agency/Office/Telephone No: Date: Wes Bell 1 � NCDWQ/MOORESVILLE/(704)663-1699 9/9/02 Date: Signature of Management QA Reviewer: Agency/Office/Phone&Fax No: Date: EPA Form 3560-3(Rev.9-94)Previous editions are obsolete Heater Utilities-Fox Run Subdivision WTP Page Two The facility was last inspected by Linda Love of this office on October 13, 1998. PERMIT: The permit authorizes the continued discharge of filter backwash wastewater from a water treatment system with two 1500 gallon septic tanks in parallel (for settling). The permit for this facility became effective on 12/1/01 and expires on 8/31/05. RECORDS AND REPORTS: Records and reports consisting of Operator-in-Responsible Charge (ORC)/daily operation log,maintenance log,and calibration data were reviewed at the time of the inspection. The records were in-depth and well maintained. FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The filter system appeared to be operating properly and the surrounding grounds were well maintained. LABORATORY: Water Tech Labs, Inc. (Certification #50) in Granite Falls, INC. has been contracted to provide analytical support. The laboratory was not evaluated during this inspection.The TRC meter appeared to be properly calibrated. EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The facility discharges into an unnamed tributary to Catawba Creek,which is a Class C water in the Catawba River Basin. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The outfall location was accessible. SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM: Self-monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 2001 through March 2002. The permit requires quarterly monitoring. No limit violations were reported.The TRC samples appeared to have been collected and analyzed within the required holding times. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Flow is measured by multiplying the number of timed backwashes by the specified flow rate. SLUDGE DISPOSAL: According to the Gaston County Services Manager, no solids have been removed from the settling tanks during the review period.