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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0061620_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201217 December 17, 2020 Diane F Larkin, / Owner Secretary Hideaway Campground Inc 525 Shuler Rd #18 Bryson City, NC 28713 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2020-PC-0517 Permit No. NC0061620 Hideaway Campground WWTP Swain County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Hideaway Campground WWTP on December 10, 2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0061620. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following deficiency(s) was noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Pipe The effluent pipe could not be located during the inspection. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFBB105-B8F0-4978-9A80-A2FA236ACA36 Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these deficiencies and address the causes of non-compliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Armeni with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: LF DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFBB105-B8F0-4978-9A80-A2FA236ACA36 EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 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 N 52 NC0061620 20/12/10 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Hideaway Campground WWTP 525 Shuler Rd Bryson City NC 28713 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:00AM 20/12/10 18/01/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Dale Howard Wike/ORC/828-293-9396/ Other Facility Data 11:00AM 20/12/10 22/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Diane F Larkin,525 Shuler Rd #18 Bryson City NC 28713/Owner/941-748-2219/9417508284 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Lauren E Armeni DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ 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 12/17/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFBB105-B8F0-4978-9A80-A2FA236ACA36 12/17/2020 NPDES yr/mo/day 20/12/10 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Lauren Armeni with the Asheville Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Hideaway Campground WWTP on December 10, 2020. Dale Wike (ORC) was present and assisted in the inspection. The following were areas of concern noted at the WWTP: 1. A large hole in the ground is still adjacent to the effluent end of the WWTP. This hole is a safety hazard for the operators and should be addressed. 2. The soil around the influent pipe leading to the WWTP is continuing to erode due to unchecked runoff. Runoff water should be diverted away from the WWTP. Additionally, the effluent pipe could not be located and hasn't been since at least the last inspection in 2015. The effluent pipe needs to be located, and Ms. Armeni was informed by the ORC that he would locate it in the spring. NC0061620 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFBB105-B8F0-4978-9A80-A2FA236ACA36 Permit:NC0061620 Inspection Date:12/10/2020 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Hideaway Campground WWTP Compliance Evaluation 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? A deep hole in the ground is still at the effluent end of the WWTP. This still needs to be addressed as it poses a safety concern for the operators. There's also still erosion occurring above the entrance to the WWTP at the influent pipe. Stone has been added to the eroding area, but has not fully helped. Runoff water should be diverted away from the WWTP. Comment: 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? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFBB105-B8F0-4978-9A80-A2FA236ACA36 Permit:NC0061620 Inspection Date:12/10/2020 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Hideaway Campground WWTP Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin’s surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/l) The DO level measured 3.6 mg/L in the aeration basin. The basin was last pumped out in November 2019. Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately ¼ of the sidewall depth) The clarifier depth was around 8 feet and the sludge blanket was approximately 2 feet.Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFBB105-B8F0-4978-9A80-A2FA236ACA36 Permit:NC0061620 Inspection Date:12/10/2020 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Hideaway Campground WWTP Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use?2 Comment: 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? The pipe could not be located. The ORC believes that the pipe runs underneath the road since the system was installed prior to the road being paved. He will attempt to locate the pipe in the spring. Comment: Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFBB105-B8F0-4978-9A80-A2FA236ACA36 � ���� � � � ��; jlif - � C .,fit � • �; � 1 y .�^ s i _ _ . .:� �� w,c �; j �' -fir .,i � ��fi+-�+ r ,.�'�'^„ k" A►�4 �a ' � .y � c . 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