HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0029635_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201214ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 14, 2020
Sunset Point at High Rock Lake HOA, LLC
52 Sunset Pointe Dr.
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Attention: Shane Wolford
Subject: Surface Drip Irrigation System
Permit No. WQ0029635
Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTP
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Wolford:
Enclosed you will find the report for the compliance inspection that was conducted on November 23,
2020. The MRO would like to extend our thanks to Lynn Aldridge for his time and assistance during the
inspection. The treatment and disposal systems appear to be operating satisfactorily. The system
appears to be in compliance with the permit.
The attached inspection report should be self-explanatory. Should you have any questions or concerns
regarding this report, please contact Edward Watson at 704-235-2198 or edward.watsonkncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
CA
DocuSigned by:
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Andrew H. Pitner, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment: Compliance Inspection Report
CC: Laserfiche file
Lynn Aldridge (via email)
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Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0029635 Effective: 03/01/20 Expiration: 09/30/25 Owner : Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sunset Pointe WWTF
County: Rowan 7460 Goodman Lake Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28146
Contact Person: Shane Wolford Title: President Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85 and Long Ferry Rd (exit 81) travel east approx. 3 miles on Long Ferry Rd. At intersection with Goodman Lake Rd, turn
right and travel south 0.6 miles. Entrance to WWTP is on the right.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: A Lynn Aldridge Certification: 993778 Phone: 704-431-5266
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/25/2020 Entry Time 10:10AM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Edward Watson Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Filters Record Keeping
Use Records
Treatment Lagoons End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Wells
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 11/25/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On November 23, 2020, MRO staff conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection for permit W00029635 at the Sunset
Pointe HOA. The wastewater treament facility complies with the conditions of the permit.
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Permit: WQ0029635
Inspection Date: 11/25/2020
Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Infiltration System
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Single Family Drip
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Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Influent meterinq is not a requirement until the influent flow reaches 10,000 gallons per day.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Water use measurement is not a component of this permit.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: A flow meter purchase receipt was presented as proof of recent calibration. The O&M log
indicated the date th meter last replaced.
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
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Is the filter media the correct size and type?
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Permit: WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 11/25/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
Comment: Only Advantex pods 14 and 16 are in operation. The system is built to accept the built -out of the
community. Current operations only require the use of the two pods. The ORC can control
sludge build-up on the pigtails.
During the site visit, the scouring appears to be sprayed evenly across the media. The filter
media is washed down as required.
Treatment Disinfection
Is the system working?
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
Is the system properly maintained?
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
Is the chlorinator accessible?
If tablets, are tablets present?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
# Is it a dual feed system?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Disinfection is obtained by UV. There are back-up UV bulbs on -site. The UV treatement system
was reviewed during the site visit.
Record Keeping
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are application rates adhered to?
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
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Permit: WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 11/25/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
0
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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Comment: The annual soils report will be emailed to the RO once the ORC has received the report.
End Use -Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
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Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
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Is the crop cover acceptable?
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Is the site condition adequate?
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Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
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Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
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Is the application equipment present?
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Is the application equipment operational?
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Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
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Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
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Are any supply wells within the CB?
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Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
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How close is the closest water supply well?
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Is municipal water available in the area?
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# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
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Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
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Permit: WQ0029635 Owner - Facility: Sunset Pointe on High Rock HOA LLC
Inspection Date: 11/25/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
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Comment: The monitor wells appeared to be in good condition. During the site visit, the drip application
lines appear to be working properly. No eveidence of poding was observed as a result of the
dripp application lines.
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