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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0084573_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018i Water Resources uNvr P49WAL QUALM Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0000 2595 7405 Return Receipt Requested January 11, 2018 Donald Chamblee, Director Public Works of Lincoln County 115 W Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2018-LV-0030 Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County WTP Lincoln County Dear Mr. Chamblee: ROY COOPER Gawaneor IIEC"HAELL S- REGAN Secretrs�; LINDA CULPEPPER b2terhnDirsctbr A review of the September 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation: Sample Location Parameter Limit Reported Date Value Value Type of Violation 001 Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual 9/5/2017 28 71 Daily Maximum Exceeded (50060) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of Water Resources 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 (SOC). State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Ori Tuvia of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File State of North Carolina 1 Environmental Quality I Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 1�' D 02 0 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 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCO084573 I11 121 17/03/14 I17 18 Ld 19 1 G I 201 I 21111111 1111111111111111111111111 1111111111 Lf6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -------------Reserved----------- 67 1.0 70 71 it�ti � 72 I L�, I 73 � I I74 751 I I I I I I I80 l' I Section B: FacilityData J I I I Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number) Lincoln County WTP 7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Adam Michael Jolicoeur/ORC/704-483-7070/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date 09:OOAM 17/03/14 1 10/04/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:25AI 17/03114 15/03/31 Other Facility Data Contacted Adam Michael Jolicoeur,7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037//704-483-7070/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) I (See attachment summary) r 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 Andrew Pitner MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.21 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO084573 I11 121 17/03/14 117 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# mit: NCO084573 ate: 03/14/2017 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The subject permit expired on March 31 2015. The permittee has submitted a renewal application. The facillitV has installed a skrew press for sludge late 2103. Record Keeping 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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ * ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The permittee's records were organized and well maintained and records requested durin the inspection were readily retrievable. DMRs COCs ORC logs and calibration logs were reviewed for April 2016 through December 2016. The facillitV has failed ToxcitV sampling done for Ceriodaphnia since screw press been installed (late 2013). 1Lr C Page# 3 Permit: NCO084573 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Date: 03/14/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees N ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: The permit requires grab samples for all required parameters. Laboratory 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)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Lincoln Countv WTP (certification #5025) perform samDlina for chlorine and DH. RA Labs (Turbidity and TSS) and ETS Labs (Toxicity and metals) have also been contracted. Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ N Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Liquid sodium thiosulfate is used for dechlorination: stored within new building used for sludge management Page# 4 nit: NCO084573 ate: 03/14/2017 De -chlorination Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Owner -Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE El El ■❑ Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ MEI Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated on July 26 2016 by the Ken Nash Company, Inc Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ Comment: The receiving stream appeared to have no negatvie impact on the stream at the time of the inspection. Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The Dermittee previously used vacuum filter beds before the recent sludge handlin upgrade: they are no longer in service only to be used in case of emergency. Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chemical feed equipment operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NC0084573 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Date: 03/14/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is storage adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ The facility has an approved sludge management plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: sludge dewatering system (polymer addition, screw presses, screw conveyers, sludge handling building and a truck loading bay). Page# 6 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Donald Chamblee Lincoln County 115 W Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092 PAT MCCRORY DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Se•"rlelo S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Directm March 31, 2016 RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR APR 4 2016 Subject: NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements and Sixty Day Notice of Minor Modification of the NPDES Permit Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit Number: NCO084573 Dear NPDES Permittee: WQROS MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e., electronic rather than paper -based). EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their key milestones, are: Phase 1—Starting on December 21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically, instead of on paper. If you are currently reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply need to continue reporting in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016, electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary. Phase 2 —Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certairn other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically, instead of on paper. Reports covered in the second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit, Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports. For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit http://www2.epa-goy/compliance/final-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system npdes electronic -reporting -rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR, visit http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr/npdes-electronic-reporting or contact Vanessa Manuel at 919-807-6392 or via email at Vanessa.Manuel@ncdenr.gov. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919 707 9000 Sixty Days' Notice of Minor Modification of the Subject NPDES Permit The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process outlined in your existing permit. To bring your permit up-to-date with the new reporting requirements, this letter serves to notify you that in sixty days your NPDES permit will be modified to incorporate the new electronic reporting requirements. The modification will require electronic reporting in place of paper -based reporting. Electronic reporting will be required beginning as indicated above for Phases 1 and 2 reporting. Please attach the enclosed NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Part /// —Addendum to your permit. This permit modification becomes effective on July 1, 2016. All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007. If any parts contained in this modification are unacceptable to you, then you have the right to file a petition for a contested case with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This petition must conform to the requirements of Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. Petitions must be timely filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. If you do not file a petition within the required time, the agency decision shall be final and binding. If you have questions concerning this permit modification, please contact John Hennessy at telephone number 919-807-6377. Sincerely, Jeffre y O. Po,"-P� for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Enclosure: NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Part III - Addendum Cc: NPDES File Central Files i NCDENR FILE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III Governor Secretary October 16, 2014 Mr. Barry McKinnon, Interim Director of Public Works Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County Dear Mr. McKinnon: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on September 16, 2014, by Ms. Marcia Allocco of this office. Please advise the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report and thank him and the laboratory staff at the water treatment plant for their assistance during the site inspection. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 235-2204 or marcia.allocco@ncdenr.gov. cc: Wastewater Branch MSC 1617 — Central files basement MA Sincerely, Marcia Allocco, MS; Environmental Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer- 30% Recycled(10% Post Consumer paper United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. 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 IN 2 15 1 3 I NCO084573 11 121 14/09/16 17 18 [, ( 19 L S J 20I I 211 1 1 11 1 I I I I 11 I 1 1 I I I I I I I( I 1 I I 1 l l l I I I I 11 I I I I[ r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------- —--- Reserved ------------------- 67 1.0 70Id 71 I„ I 72 L ti J 73 I J74 751 1 I 1 1 I I80 u LJ I I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:35AM 14l09/16 10/04/01 Lincoln County WTP 7674 Tree Farm Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Denver NC 28037 11:27AM 14/09/16 15/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /!/ Adam Michael Jolicoeur/ORC/704-483-7070/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Adam Michael Jolicoeur,7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037//704-483-7070/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 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 Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ 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# NPDES yr/nno/day 31 NCO084573 I11 12 to/os/is 17 Inspection Type 18 u Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 11 Page# FF Permit: NCO084573 Owner -Facility: Lincoln County VVTP Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The current permit was effective April 1, 2010, and expires on March. 31y2015st over 6 months). The permittee was in the process of completing the permit renewal application during the inspection; technical assistance was provided by the inspector. Please continue to operate under the expired permit until it is reissued. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable N ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Comment: Liquid sodium thiosulfate is used for dechlorination: stored within new building used for sludge management. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County wTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation C Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated on January 14 2014 as part of the upgrade to the facility by the Ken Nash Company, Inc. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # 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 M ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: The permit requires grab samples for all required parameters; sampling is performed after all treatment. All effluent samples are kept on ice in a cooler or in a refrigerator until transfer to the analytical laboratory. 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? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The receivinq stream (Catawba River/Lake Norman) appeared unaffected by the discharge on the day of the inspection. Solids Handling Equipment Is the equipment operational? Is the chemical feed equipment operational? Is storage adequate? Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? The facility has an approved sludge management plan? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The permittee recently completed an upgrade to convert two clarifiers to sludge thickeners and construct a sludge dewatering system (polymer addition, screw presses, screw conveyers, sludge handling building and a truck loading bay). Construction was complete and all equipment appeared to be operating as designed. Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Page# 4 FF Permit: NC0084573 Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County VVTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Drying Beds Is there adequate drying bed space? Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? Are the drying beds free of vegetation? # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? # Is the sludge land applied? (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ M ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The permittee previously used vacuum filter beds before the recent sludge handling upgrade they are no longer in service Dewatered sludge is disposed at the Lincoln County landfill and the last sludge disposal occurred on August 8, 2014. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: On -site analyses are performed under field laboratory certification #5025. The field instrumentation used on site appeared to be properly calibrated and documented; TRC meter was last calibrated on September 7, 2014. The permittee had an exemplary documentation system related to the on -site analyses of samples. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 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 Page# 5 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Record Keeping Owner -Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 2417 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? 11 Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The permittee's records were organized and well maintained and records reauested Burin the inspection were readily retrievable DMRs were reviewed for August 2013 through July 2014. No limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. Please use the following parameter codes on future DMR submissions turbidity (00076). The submitted DMRs have noted Pace Analytical Inc. (#12) and Environmental Testing Solutions Inc. (#600) as the certified laboratories used for permit required analytical support Please add the Lincoln County WTP (certification #5025) as a certified laboratory on future DMR submissions. Page# 6 Lincoln County Public Works Lincoln County WTP A To C No. 084573A01 Issued August 3, 2012 t(� J �1C()0 $�� 3 RECEi4'� j DIVISION OF VVAT;=R OUALITY AUG 18 2014 Engineer's Certification I,)A as a duly registere rofessional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to obsery eriodicall eekly/full time) the construction of the modifications and improvements to the Lincoln County WTP, located on Tree Farm Road in Lincoln County, for Lincoln County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the following construction: Modifications to the sludge handling facilities to include, conversion of two (2) existing sludge clarifiers to 100,000 GPM sludge thickeners; construction of a new sludge handling building; installation of a sludge dewatering system to include: one (1) 20 GPM progressive cavity pump, 30 GPH liquid polymer feed system, one (1) 8 GPM screw press, four (4) shafted screw conveyers, a truck sludge loading bay; installation of a dechlorination system utilizing sodium bisulfate/sodiun, thiosulfate , associated electrical and controls work, sitework, and yard piping, in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within substantial complianc and '�nten If the approved plans and specifications. Signature i Registration No. Date — Mail this Certification to: Attn: Anita E. Reed, P.E. Infrastructure Finance Section DENR/DWQ 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1633 a��xN CAROIf�'� i'�OQ`��FESS�ZE ow . l?�;•�GINE� . � . . FIV LT X_ WA AUX�-,Ar NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory i7ivisPON Or WATER QUALIT John E. Governor JUI4 9 20,4 June 5, 2014 SWP SECTION MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Barry McKinnon, Interim Director of Public Works Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Subject: Retraction of NOD-2014-LR-0008 Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit NCO084573 Lincoln County Dear Mr. McKinnon: Skvarla, III Secretary On May 27, 2014, the Division issued a Notice of Violation ("NOD") against Lincoln County. The NOD was based upon a violation of the reporting requirement by failing to file the January 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report with the Division of Water Resources within the thirty (30) day reporting period. Subsequent to your receipt of the NOD, Adam Jolicoeur contacted the Division indicating that the Division received the report on February 4, 2014. As a result, I have withdrawn the NOD against Lincoln County for the cited violation and directed that the record of this violation be removed from our files. Thank you for your prompt attention to this. If you have any further questions about this matter, please contact me at 919-807-6307. Sincerely, nr Derek Denard cc: , Central Files ec: Adam Jolicoeur [ajolicoeur@lincolncounty.org] Donald V. Chamblee [dchamblee@lincolncounty.org] 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: 919-807-63001 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer - Made in part by recycled paper AI&A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III Governor Secretary May 27, 2014 RECEIVED DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CERTIFIED MAIL 7013-2630-0001-8998- 0683 J U l4 ? ;. Barry McKinnon, Interim Director of Public Works Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Dear Mr. McKinnon: MOORESVtLLE Ra_-C:J" AL OFFICE Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICENCY Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit NCO084573 Lincoln County NOD-2014-LR-0008 This is to inform you that the Division of Water Resources did not receive your monthly monitoring report for January 2014. This is in violation of Part H, condition D(2) of the NPDES permit, as well as 15A NCAC 2B .506(a), which requires the submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports no later than the last calendar dgy following the reporting period. Failure to submit reports as required will subject the violator to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation. You will be considered noncompliant with the self -monitoring requirements of your NPDES permit until the report has been submitted. To prevent further action, please submit the report within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. Additionally, this letter provides notice that this office will recommend the assessment of civil penalties if future reports are not received within the required time frame during the next twelve (12) reporting months. The Division must take these steps because timely submittal of discharge monitoring reports is essential to the efficient operation of our water quality programs. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter or discharge monitoring reports, please contact me at 919-807-6307 or via e-mail at derek.denard@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Derek Denard Division of Water Resources, NCDENR cc: Derek Denard, Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit WR Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor, S etion Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Phone: 919-807-63001 Internet: http://www.ncwaterquality.org/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper Allocco, Marcia From: Edmonds, Angela <angela.edmonds@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:53 AM To: NCDENR.DENR.MRO Subject: FW: Lincoln County Attachments: ATT00001.c; ATT00002.c Please review the below email and make changes to your records if necessary. From: Delores Alfaro[mailto:dalfaro@lincolncounty.orgl Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:36 AM To: Edmonds, Angela Cc: Tracy Jackson Subject: Lincoln County Angela— Please forward this e-mail to the appropriate personnel for updating: This is to confirm receipt of the recent inspection of Project # LINCO-2012-009 (Lincoln County Airport Sewer), and to advise you that George A. Wood retired as County Manager at the end of June. His replacement is William T. (Tracy) Jackson. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Delores Alfaro Assistant Clerk to the Board/ Secretary to the County Manager Lincoln County 115 W Main St Lincolnton NC 28092 704-736-8471 dalfaro(ccD-lincolncounty.org DISCLAIMER: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information -Privacy Acts (FOIPA) and North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, Public Records, this electronic mail message and any attachments hereto, as well as any electronic mail message(s) sent in response to it may be considered public record and as such subject to request and review by anyone at any time. Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor �' L l4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P.E. Director July 26, 2012 Mr. Don Chamblee Director of Public Works Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 Subject: Notice of Deficiency — Effluent Limitation Tracking #: NOD-2012-LV-0058 Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County Dear Mr. Chamblee: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of the April 2012 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 4/16/12 pH 5.6 SU 6.0 SU (Daily minimum) 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 Quality. 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 (SOC). 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. Marcia Allocco at (704) 235-2204. 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 l Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq NatarallY An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 30% Recycled/ 10% Post Consumer paper F Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor ff a NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director November 17, 2011 Mr. Burns Whittaker Director of Public Utilities County of Lincoln 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 FILEl Natural Resources Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Whittaker: Dee Freeman Secretary Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on November 9, 2011 by Ms. Donna Hood 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 Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, t)o-y' Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure DH Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave.. Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledi10% Post Consumer paper NorthCarolina Naturally F United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 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 INI 2 151 31 NCO084573 111 121 11/11/09 117 18I C I 19I S I 20II Remarks 211111 11111111 111111111111 11111111 1111 11111111 1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I 2.0 169 70141 71 U 721 N I 73I _I_I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 I 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) 01:30 PM 11/11/09 10/04/01 Lincoln County WTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037 03:30 PM 11/11/09 15/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Adam Michael Jolicoeur/ORC/704-399-2426/ Name, Address of Responsible Official[Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Adam Michael Jolicoeur,7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037H704-483-7070/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement .Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal ■ Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) an¢ Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date R i r' Donna Hood MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/ 7111, Signature of Management Q A Reviewer p Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to Marcia Ahocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCO084573 111 12I 11/11/09 I17 Inspection Type 18I CI 11 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 11/09/2011 D,...., u Owner -Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation (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: Lincoln County WTP's permit is effective from 4/1/2010-3/31/2015. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ n n n n■nn ■ n n n ■nnn 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 ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. 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 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? ■ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ■ o (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ n ■ ❑ 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 n Page # 3 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 11/09/2011 Owner -Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE 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 for October 2010-September 2011 were reviewed for the inspection. On 4/1/2011 a violation was reported for pH, which was handled prior to the inspection. No otherviolations were reported for the review period. It was noted during the file review that'ND' is being reported on the DMR for effluent results that are reported by the lab as 'non -detect'. Please report any non -detect values as 'less than' (<) the detection limit of the test. Contact the inspector with any questions on this. 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? ■ 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? n n ■ n Comment: A laboratory inspection was performed concurrent to the NPDES inspection. Please refer to the inspection report by Mr. Chet Whiting, of this Office, for any laboratory recommendations. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: The effluent flow meter was last calibrated by Ken Nash, Inc. on 03/17/2011. De -chlorination Type of system ? 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? Other ■ n n n nn■n nn■n Page # 4 11 Permit: NG0084573 Inspection Date: 11/09/2011 De -chlorination Owner -Facility: Lincoln County wTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Granular sodium thiosulfate is added at the time of the backwash cycle for dechlorination. Drying Beds Is there adequate drying bed space? Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? Are the drying beds free of vegetation? # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? # Is the sludge land applied? (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? Comment: The facility is currently using on vacuum filter bed. Currently, upgrades in solids handling equipment are being considered. Solids disposal occurs at the county landfill. Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The receiving stream appeared unaffected by the discharge at the time of the inspection. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? nn■n nn■o Yes No NA NE ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■ n n n nn■o ■ n n n Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE nn■o ■ n n n ■nnn nn■o ■nnn Page # 5 Permit: NC0084573 Inspection Date: 11/09/2011 Effluent Sampling Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Yes No NA NF ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 6 11 pprp, AliwrA NCDENR F I LE/7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 29, 2010 Mr. Barry McKinnon Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations Tracking #: NOV-2010-LV-0343 Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County Dear Mr. McKinnon: A review of the June 2010 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the following parameter: Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 001 pH 5.80 SU 6.0 - 9.0 SU 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 Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch 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 NorthCarolliina Internet: http,://i)ortal.nodenr.orglwebtwo Natural[ ff An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper PP.11occo, Marcia From: Krebs, Rob Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:50 PM To: Allocco, Marcia; Bell, Wes; Hood, Donna Subject: FW: NOV-2010-LV-0343 From: Mike Fulbright[mailto:mfulbright@lincolncounty.org] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 12:43 PM To: Krebs, Rob Cc: 'Burns Whittaker'; bmckinnon@lincolncounty.org Subject: NOV-2010-LV-0343 Mr. Krebs, I am sending this email per our discussion pertaining to the NOV sent September 29, 2010 for the monitoring of period of June 2010. We had a single occurrence of our pH dropping to 5.80 SU and triggering a violation notice, since that time we have had no further occurrences. Thank you for making us aware of the situation, we feel that this was some type of anomaly for that particular sampling period. It is my understanding that no further action is required at this time. Thank you, Mike Fulbright Plant Superintendent Lincoln County Waterplant Denver NC, 28037 NPDES NCO084573 DISCLAIMER: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information -Privacy Acts (FOIPA) and North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, Public Records, this electronic mail message and any attachments hereto, as well as any electronic mail message(s) sent in response to it may be considered public record and as such subject to request and review by anyone at any time. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 28, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7007 0710 0000 5376 9017 - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Barry McKinnon Lincoln County 115 W Main St Lincolnton, NC 28092 Subject: Notice of Violation Failure to Submit Renewal Application NPDES Permit NCO084573 Lincoln County WTP Lincoln County Dear Permittee: The subject permit's expiration date is March 31, 2010. Federal [40 CFR 1221 and state (15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)) regulations require that an application for permit renewal be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement, your renewal package should have been sent to the Division postmarked no later than October 2, 2009. As of this date, the Division has not received your renewal application. This is a violation of Part II. B. 10. of your permit, which states "Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration... will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.". To prevent an assessment of civil penalties you must submit a completed permit application (see enclosed forms) no later than November 11, 2009. Use the enclosed checklist to complete your renewal package. The checklist identifies the items you must submit with the permit renewal application. If all wastewater discharge from your facility has ceased and you wish to rescind this permit [or if you have any questions] please contact Charles H. Weaver of my staff. His telephone number, fax number and e-mail address are listed at the bottom of this page. rt it , V "11 &C&I, an H. Sullins VV cc: Central Files r coresville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 One 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina Phone: 919 807-6391 / FAX 919 807-6495 / chades.weaver@ncdenr.gov Natuipally NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Barry McKinnon Interim Director of Public Utilities County of Lincoln 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Dear Mr. McKinnon: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director July 7, 2009 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County, North Carolina Dee Freeman Secretary Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on June 29, 2009 by Ms. Donna Hood 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 Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure cc: Lincoln County Health Department DH Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org One NorthCarolina An Equal Opportunity1 Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer paper L 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 NI 2 15I 31 NCO084573 111 121 09/06/29 117 18I CI 19I SI 201 1 Remarks 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1III6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 pA ---- —------------------- —Reserved------------------ 67I 1.5 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 73 LLJ 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Lincoln County WTP 01:30 PM 09/06/29 05/05/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037 02:45 PM 09/06/29 10/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Larry N Warren/ORC/704-483-7070/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Larry N Warren, //704-983-7070/ ContactedYes Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■ Flow Measurement ■ Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program . Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) an ign ure(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Donna ood MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/ 717 11�7 Signature of Management O A.&ev ee� Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Datej C 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 3I NCO084573 I11 12I 09/06/29 1 17 18ICI LI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 Permit: NCO084573 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Date: 06/29/2009 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? ❑ ❑ ■ 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: Please update the facility description at permit renewal to include clarifiers, vacuum drying bed, dechlorination facilites, and associated appurtenances. 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 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n 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 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 n Comment: DMRs for April 2008-March 2009 were reviewed for the inspection. No violations were noted for the review period. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Page # 3 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 06/29/2009 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory 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)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: Pace (#12 ) performs any necessary laboratory analyses. Field parameters are performed under field certification #5025. Please refer to the report by Mr. Chet Whiting , of this Office for any laboratory recommendations. Operations & Maintenance C ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn n n ■ n nn■o 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— Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared to be well maintained and operated on the day of the inspection. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n Are weirs level? n n ■ n Is the site free of weir blockage? n o ■ n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? n n ■ o Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? n n ■ n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? n n ■ n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y. of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Secondary clarifers are used as settling basins. Both clarifers looked well maintained and operated on the day of the inspection. Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? ■ n n n Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ■ n n n Page # 4 Permit: NCO084573 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Date: 06/29/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Are the drying beds free of vegetation? ■ n n n # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? ■ n n n Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? ■ n n n Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? n n ■ n # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ■ n n n # Is the sludge land applied? n n ■ n (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ■ n n n Comment: Sludge is disposed of at the county landfill. r. _ ._ • . V-- KJ- \IA \IC Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? o n ■ n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? n n ■ n Number of tubes in use? Comment: Sodium thiosulfate is used for dechlorination. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n ■ n Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ 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: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ n ■ n Is flow meter calibrated annually? n n ■ n Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n Page # 5 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 06/29/2009 Flow Measurement - Effluent Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the Flow meter? Comment: The Hydroranger had not been calibrated on the day of the inspection, but was calibrated on July 1, 2009 by Ken Nash of KNC, Inc. Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The receiving stream appeared unaffected by the discharge on the day of the inspection. Yes No NA NE nn■o ■ n n n ■onn nn■o 11 Page # 6 OQ,\pl A 7 C �C Mr. Stephen Gilbert Director of Public Utilities County of Lincoln 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Dear Mr. Gilbert: Michael F. Easley, Govemor . William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality December 31, 2008 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Middle Forney Creek WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO074012 Lincoln County, North Carolina Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on November 19, 2008 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -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 January 31, 2009, addressing the deficiencies noted in the Influent Sampling Section of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Marcia Allocco Acting Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure cc: Lincoln County Health Department DH 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 I Nl 2 I j 3I N00074012 111 12I 08/11/19 117 18l rI 19I GI 20� 1_J t= -1 Remarks 211111 1111 Jill 1111 1111 1111 11111111 111111111111 1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 671 1.5 169 701 41 711 1 721 N 1 731 I 174 751 I I 1 I I I 180 l I 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) 08:45 AM 08/11/19 06/01/01 Forney Creek WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Little Egypt Rd Denver NC 28037 11:45 AM 08/11/19 10/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Lawson David Starnes/ORC/704.-822-9667/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Stephen A Gilbert,115 W Main St Lincolnton NC Contacted 28092//704-736-8495/7047368499 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 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/ Donna Hood s MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/ t Signature of Management Q A Rev' wgr Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to Mar"cia llocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 Li NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 jr3NC0074012 j11 121 08/11/19 I17 18,_, Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionalsheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary) Page # 2 Permit: NCO074012 Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VVVVrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ Q ■ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 0 0 0 # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Q ■ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n L1 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ Q 0 Comment: Forney Creek's expansion is complete. The facility had trouble meeting ammonia limits after the upgrade. Installation of additional aeration has brought them back into compliance with their permit. Should the additional aeration become permanent at the facility please submit for an authorization to construct (AtoC) as previously discussed. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ I_l ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ Q 0 Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ Q n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ Q 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? ■ ❑ n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Q 0 ■ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Page # 3 Permit: NCO074012 Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Record Kee in Owner - Facility: Forney Creek WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation p 9 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 for September 2007- August 2008 were reviewed for the inspection. The following violations were reported during the review period: June 2008- Ammonia Nitrogen weekly/monthly averages May 2008- Ammonia Nitrogen weekly/monthly averages December 2007- pH (12/18/2008) September 2007- pH (9/4/2007) All violations have been handled under prior cover. The DMR for June 2008 did not include percent removal of BOD or TSS. The DMR for September 2007 did not include any effluent dissolved oxygen analyses results. Please submit amended DMRs for both months that include the omitted parameters. Yes No NA NE ■ El 0 0 ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ 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)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Forney Creek holds lab certification #558. Pace Labs(#12) performs effluent analyses, as necessary, for the facility. Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The flow meter was last clibrated by KNC, Inc. on 10.10.2008. Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 4 Permit: NCO074012 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VWVTP Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE 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 Cl n Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ ❑ n n Comment: The facility was collecting time based composite samples at the time of the inspection. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual Q b.Mechanical ■ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ Q Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: Screenings are disposed of by Waste Management, Inc. at the county landfill. vex Kl . ue uc Type of grit removal a.Manual Q b.Mechanical ■ Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ O n n Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ n n n Comment: Grit is disposed of by Waste Management Inc. at the county landfill. Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE Are the aerators operational? ■ n Q n Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ # Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? n n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ Cl 0 Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ Q ■ Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)? 0 Cl Q ■ Page # 5 Permit: NCO074012 r - : Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VWVTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Oxidation Ditches Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) nnn■ Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes) n n n ■ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n ❑ n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ n Are weirs level? ■ ❑ n Q Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ Cl n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ n ❑ n Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/< of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ Cl ■ Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the mixing adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ n n Q # Is the odor acceptable? ■ n ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ ❑ n O Comment: Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? ■ n n n Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ■ n n n Is storage adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? n n ■ n Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? ❑ Q ■ 0 Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? ❑ ❑ ■ n Page # 6 Permit: NCO074012 Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek W VTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE The facility has an approved sludge management plan? ■ ❑ 0 0 Comment: The DAF unit appeared to be well operated on the day of the inspection. Residuals are disposed of by Southern Soil Builders under land application permit WQ0016922. Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA Ne Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ ❑ 0 ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ 0 0 0 Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Q Q ❑ ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ 0 0 Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 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? Q ❑ ■ ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - ) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Vc¢ Nn NA NP Type of system ? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ■ ❑ Q ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ Q Q # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ 0 ❑ Q Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 ■ 0 Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ Q ■ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ n Q 0 Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ Q 0 Is the generator tested under load? ■ n 0 ❑ Page # 7 Permit: NCO074012 Inspection Date: 11/19/2008 Owner - Facility: Forney Creek VWVfP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Yes No NA NE nn■n ■nnn ■nnn ■nnn 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 Cl (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ n n n Comment: The effluent flow meter was last calibrated on 10.10.2008 by KNC, Inc. 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: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n 00 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: The creek appeared unaffected by the discharge on the day of the inspection. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n Comment: Page # 8 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality March 13, 2007 Mr. Stephen Gilbert Director of Public Utilities County of Lincoln 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Subject: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Gilbert: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 9, 2007 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -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 13, 2007, addressing the deficiency noted in the Effluent Flow Measurement Section of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, C=Y- Samar Bou-Ghazale Acting Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure cc: Lincoln County Health Department DH 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 I,',I 2 I SI 3I r1c0089573 111 121 n ;p^/ G 117 18I-I 19I SI 20I Remarks 211111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII11111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I t, 0 169 701 I 711 I 721 y II 73I I 174 711 I I I I I I 180 1—L_I 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) Lincoln County WTP 10:00 AM 07/02/09 05/05/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037 11:30 AM 07/02/09 10/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Larry N Warren/ORC/704-483-7070/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Stephen A Gilbert,115 W Main St Lincolnton NC 28092/Director of puSgritaCted Utilities/704-736-8495/7047368499 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■ Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Find in/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 Donna Hood MRO WQ/// Si tur of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Marcia Allocco�"�'" EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 02/09/2007 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation n--- V- h1- NA M= (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: Lincoln County WTP's permit is effective 4/1/2005-3/31/2010. Lincoln County WTP has done an exceptional job managing Sludge this past year. Larry Warren, ORC, should be commended for staying ahead of sludge production. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: A stick was placed in the alarm for the clarifiers to keep it from sounding a high level alert. Please refrain from disarming alarms. 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 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? ■ 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? ■ n n 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 n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Page # 3 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 02/09/2007 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE 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 n Comment: DMR's for January 2006-December 2006 were reviewed for the inspection. No violations were reported for the review period. 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 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? n n ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? n n ■ n Comment: Pace (#12 ) performs any necessary laboratory analyses. Field parameters are performed under field certification #5025. Please refer to the report by Mr. Chet Whiting , of this Office for any laboratory recommendations. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n o Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n n n Are weirs level? n n ■ o Is the site free of weir blockage? n n ■ o Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? n n ■ n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? n n ■ n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? n n ■ n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately 1/< of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Secondary clarifiers are used as settling basins. Both clarifiers looked very well maintained and operated on the day of the inspection. n Yoc Nn NA NF Type of system ? Other Page # 4 11 Fr Permit: NC0084573 Inspection Date: 02/09/2007 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? n n n n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n n n # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? n n ■ n Number of tubes in use? Comment: Sodium thiosulfate is added to filter backwash for dechlorination. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ n n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? n ■ o o Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ n Comment: The Hydroranger has not been calibrated by Ken Nash since 5/24/2005. Please be advised that the permit requires flow measuring devices be calibrated once a year. 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 ❑ Is the tubing clean? n n ■ o Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ n n n Comment: Upstream /Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ■ n n n Comment: 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 Page # 5 Permit: NC0084573 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Date: 02/09/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe Comment: The receiving waters appeared unaffected at the time of the inspection. Yes No NA NE Page # 6 COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA 7674 TREE FARM ROAD • DENVER, NORTH CAROLINA 28037 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, EAST LINCOLN OFFICE FAX (704) 483-7072 WATER TREATMENT PLANT (704) 483-7070 EAST LINCOLN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICS (704) 483-7082 , March 19, 2007 Ms. Marcia Allocco Surface Water Protection Section 610 E. Center St. Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 IRCES 'AL OFFICE i MAO 2 C 2007 .. ��^�"bpi► y �T 7oc t �O Subject: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Marcia Allocco: This letter is in response to the compliance evaluation inspection conducted by Ms. Donna Hood on March 9, 2007. We had addressed the deficiency noted in the Effluent Flow Measurement Section of that report. Enclosed is a copy of the calibration/service report by Mr. Ken Nash of KNC. This calibration was conducted on March 14, 2007. Sincerely, Larry N. Warren, ORC Lincoln County WTP Denver, NC 28037 "ll FOR : Lincoln County Water Treatment Plant 7674 Tree Farm Road Denver NC 28037 DATE : March 14, 2007 Service by Kenneth D. Nash for Ken Nash Company, Inc. Clarifier #1 Level Xmtr Milltronics Hydro Ranger 0 - 19.60 feet Calibrated current output and verified accuracy Clarifier #2 Level Xmtr Milltronics HydroRanger 0 - 19.60 feet Calibrated current output and verified accuracy I hereby certify that the above specified service was performed on this 14th day of March, 2007 and that all information contained within this report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Kenneth D. Nash ;n Nash Cc .Iiny, Inc. P.O. Box 252 Lowell NC 28098 704.354.0499 r 1 Y 5060 Mr. D.C. Thornburg, III City of Lincolnton WTP P.O. Box 617 Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources December 15, 2006 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality jcr I. M &Mhl (mbR . AND NATMbl P78OURCES ":�JONALOFFICE DEC 1 9 200t WATER . " STY!RTION SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal Field Parameters Only Dear Mr. Thornburg: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Pat Donnelly Branch Manager Enclosure cc: Chet Whiting Mooresville Regional Office NNaoy` Carolina turally Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Phone (919) 733-3908 Customer Service Internet: www.dwalab.org Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Fax (919) 733-6241 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800: Field Parameter Only �� ,,,4.5TATF-�.�, J/�y Iry 1v rTyr �;, LLJ �`` SSC QUAM vtpF.Q'�G CITY OF LINCOLNTON WTP Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December 31. 2007 Certificate No. 5060 Pat Donnelly Attachment North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification nton WTP Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617 Certified Parameters Listing FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Certificate Number: 5060 Effective Date: 01/01/2007 Expiration Date: 12/31/2007 Date of Last Amendment: The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below. CERTIFIED PARAMETERS INORGANICS RESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 Cl G RESIDUE SETTLEABLE Std Method 2540F This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807. o�0F W A TFRoG Michael F. Easley, Governor � William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Cl) North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources >_ Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director p Division of Water Quality Service February 13, 2006 Mr. Stephen Gilbert Director of Public Utilities County of Lincoln 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Gilbert: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 8, 2006 by Ms. Donna Hood 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 Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, l D. Rex Gleason, P.E: Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Lincoln County Health Department DH N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer 1-877- 623-6748 0 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 NI 2 —I 31 NCO084573 Ill 121 06/02/08 117 181_19S) 20LII Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111U6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------- ------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I 1.5 169 70! t� _J 71 LI 72I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 t_L_I 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) Lincoln County WTP 10:00 AM 06/02/08 05/05/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037 12:00 PM 06/02/08 10/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Larry N Warren/ORC/704-483-7070/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Stephen A Gilbert,115 W Main St Lincolnton NC 28092/Director of PuC{,Qntacted Utilities/704-736-8495/7047368499 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Find in/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 Donna Hood MRO WQ/// Signature of Management J,1 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date John E Lesle MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.270/ / J. EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 Permit: NCO084573 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Date: 02/08/2006 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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: Lincoln County WTP's permit is effective from 4/1/2005-3/31/2010. A TRC limit becomes effective 10/1/2006. Clarifiers, filter drying bed, and associated appurtenances were not included on the description of the facility in the permit. 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 CM ■ 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ■ Page # 3 Permit: NCO084573 Inspection Date: 02/08/2006 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 11 Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: DMRs of December 2004-November 2005 were reviewed for the inspection. No violations were noted for the inspection period. It was noted during the inspection that settleable matter is being reported as ' <0.0 ml/L.' Please be advised that lab results must be reported as less than the lowest detectable limit (<0.1 ml/L for settleable solids). This has been previously cited. Please be aware that no less than values should be reported for monthly averages. When calculating monthly averages, less than values (<)should be considered as zeros. Transcription errors for TSS and Aluminum were noted on the August 2005 DMR. Please submit an amended DMR to the Division. 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)? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Lincoln County WTP operates under field certification #5025. Pace labs is contracted for any additional analyses. Please refer to the report by Mr. Chet Whiting, of this Office, for any lab recommendations. Operations R 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: Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Page # 4 Permit: NC0084573 Inspection Date: 02/08/2006 Owner - Facility: Lincoln County WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Comment: Sludge was stockpiled on the ground for additional drying time. The facility would be well served by additional sludge drying equipment (belt press or centifuge) to eliminate the need for improper stockpiling of sludge prior to disposal. Sludge is disposed of by Serving Construction Sites, Inc at the county landfill. Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ■ L3 Is storage adequate? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? ❑ fl M ❑ Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ The facility has an approved sludge management plan? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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? Cl ❑ ■ ❑ 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 % of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Clarifiers are used for settling. They appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 5 r- Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources December 15, 2006 MD 1&`ifiin0'TWater NA r00RU-`1- ' ? OFFICE 5025 DEC 1 9 200, Mr. Larry N. Warren Lincoln County WTP 7674 Tree Farm Road '�I Denver, NC 28037- WATER QUA ITY L'�CTION SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal Field Parameters Only Dear Mr. Warren: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Pat Donnelly Branch Manager Enclosure cc: Chet Whiting Mooresville Regional Office oy` NCarolina Na&rall!1 Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 Phone (919) 733-3908 Customer Service Internet: www.dwolab.ore Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Fax (919) 733-6241 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800: Field Parameter Only <r `� STATE C;N - � fo. N J z Y� ^ARIL IZ. 17 Ib \ / QUAM LINCOLN COUNTY WTP Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2007 Certificate No. 5025 Pat Donnelly ppppr- ,b Name: Lincoln County WTP idress: 7674 Tree Farm Road Denver, NC 28037- Attachment North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Certificate Number: 5025 Effective Date: 01/01/2007 Expiration Date: 12/31 /2007 Date of Last Amendment: ie above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below. CERTIFIED PARAMETERS IORGANICS ESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 Cl G ESIDUE SETTLEABLE Std Method 2540F EMPERATURE Std Method 2550E EPA Method 170.1 This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807. mppppp� OF W ATF9 Michael F. Easley �O� pG � Governor � r NCDENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary > North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 0 '� Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality June 18, 2004 Larry N. Warren JUN 2 1 2004 Water Plant Supervisor 7674 Tree Farm Rd. Denver, North Carolina 28037 Subject: Receipt of permit renewal ap4E H NPDES Permit NCO084573 Lincoln County WWWTP Dear Mr. Warren: The NPDES Unit received your permit renewal application on June 1, 2004. We need one additional item in order to process your permit renewal: ♦ Solids handling and disposal. How often are solids (sludge) removed from your facility? How are solids disposed after removal? A member of the NPDES Unit will review your application. That staff member will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. You should expect to receive a draft pern" it approximately 30-45 days before your existing permit expires. The requirements in your existing permit will remain in effect until the permit is renewed (or the Division takes other action). If you have any additional questions concerning renewal of the subject permit, please contact me at (919) 733-5083, extension 520. Sincerely, V Carolyn Bryant Point Source Branch cc: CENTRAL FILES NPDES Unit N. C. Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit Phone: (919) 733-5083 Fax: (919) 733-0719 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DENR Customer Service Center: 1 800 623-7748 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us e-mail: Carolyn.txyant@ncmail.net Lincoln County Department of Public Works 115 West Main Street 2"d Floor Citizen's Center Lincolnton, NC 28092 Phone 704-736-8495 Fax 704-736-8499 TO: NC Dent of Environment & Natural Resources/ Water Quality/ NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 ATTENTION: Permitting Unit We are sending via: LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DATE:6-11-04 RE: NPDES Permit NCO084573 Renewal 0 Overnight OX Regular Mail The following items: Correspondence 0 Plans Pick-up 0 Hand Delivered 0 Specifications FX Other as listed below: COPIES I DATE I NO. I DESCRIPTION 1 1 5-19-04 1 1 NPDES Permit Application Short Form C-WTP for NCO084573 THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: eX For Approval Xe As requested R Approved as submitted B Returned for corrections For your use For review and commentApproved as noted Forward to subcontractor REMARKS: Attached you will find the completed Short Form C-WTP for NPDES Permit NCO084573 renewal. Please notify me if you have any questions or need additional information. COPY TO: Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS SIGNED: Director of Public Utilities NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit - 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Fr 0 l5 U (+ NPDES Permit Number CNC00 8 N 5 1. Contact Information: Facility Name Owner Name Street Address city State / Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number e-mail Address Operator Name Street Address city State / Zip Code Telephone Number Please print or type z i Ui. J U N 1 5 2004 cE�'R - WATR QUALITY HINT SGURGE BR„ITCH iREefciz- OF Py6LtC ta-Ttt,lriES ,Li ,/C0ZA) d 4) zof ) 73G - Y-//94 Pq ) y3G —9yI9 g eI i- C Ly-c rf 0 (', wry o GKr.o j - 0 Yras 76711' i W6-e Ff�,�ir� ��• /��crt� ry an�aFs�) (70�( ) IFS -- yo7 o 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Facility Name (If different from above) Street Address or State Road City / Zip Code County 3. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes: 4. Principal process(es): .��SC/1ilfs'F 07-' S ,--,LTFi� -�f�'C�a-ll9r 5. Ownership Status: Federal E] State Eil 6. Check here if discharge is continuousEl If not continuous, Frequency of discharge during the day: u/rrsTZ to fry Private El Public Frequency of discharge during the month (week): 7. Number of separate discharge points: oeer- �I_ Page 1 of 2 Version —08103 1 i NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C-WTP For discharges associated with conventional water treatment plants 8. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide of map of exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude: 447- 5 S-!311- 4.5 Lee_ NMm 114N ( Ml6 S C�zE �� kern ) 4.41146, 8-a"- s,v ' 3-3 r. 9. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit numbers or check none if not applicable): Type Permit Number 0 None C] UIC a3 NPDES IV( OD S4 S%.3- 0 PSD 0 NESHAPS Type Permit Number 0 Non -Attainment Ocean Dumping 0 Dredge/Fill Permits RCRA Other 10. Is this facility located on Native American lands? (check one) YES NO E2/ 11. Please list all water treatment additives, including cleaning chemicals, that have the potential to be discharged. A44m , 12. For NEW water treatment plants, please submit all analyses of source water collected. 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. .GAM N. Printed narAe of Person Signing .:r- ignattjpEof Applicant Title (y.- Date 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 $10,000, 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 $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) Page 2 of 2 Version -08103 PPpppp- ==P=::= CATAW A CO &6 Boat N \1 ,000� 550000 FEET Latitude: 35'31'45" Longitude: 80'59'33" NCO084573 Facility Receiving Stream: IAke Norman Location Quid #: El 5SW Lincoln County WTP Stream Class: WS-IV & B Aft Subbasin: 30832 IV NORTH SCALEI:24000 1 -1 Michael F. Easley 0� W A T�CI �, Governor ♦,: �� pv NC ENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary r_ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources --I D Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality May 13, 2004 Stephen A. Gilbert Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Subject: Renewal Notice NPDES Permit NCO084573 Lincoln County WTP Lincoln County Dear Permittee: Your NPDES permit expires on March 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 October 2, 2004. 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 March 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 Bob Sledge of the Division's Compliance Enforcement Unit at (919) 733-5083, extension 547. You may also contact the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 to begin the rescission process. 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. cc: Central Files Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section NPDES File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/NPDES Sincerely, Charles H. Weaver, Jr. NPDES Unit NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMEWT AND NATILML RESOURCES MOORESMI" °' _WNNOWL OFRCE -n MAY 2 0 2004 919 733-5083, extension 511 (fax) 919 733-0719 e-mail: charles.weaver@ncm ' _, NPDES Permit NCO084573 Lincoln County WTP Lincoln 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: Charles H. Weaver NC DENR / Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 ATFR QG f p 'C August 15, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL p0� 1 5(0 W65 O.D&f- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert, Public Utilities Director Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 Dear Mr. Gilbert: Michael F. Lasley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality I e / lJ ,. n 4/ Subject: Notice of Violation Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County, N.C. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on August 8, 2002, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) because of the unpermitted discharge and the limit violation of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 as detailed in the Facility Site Review/Operations & Maintenance and Self - Monitoring Sections of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by September 5. 2002, addressing the deficiencies noted in the Facility Site Review/Operations & Maintenance, Laboratory, and Self -Monitoring Sections of the report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Richard Bridgeman. The facility must either cease the unpermitted discharge or request for a permit modification to include an additional outfall to the current permit. If you wish to continue the discharges, the request for a permit modification shall include flow data, constituents of the wastestream, location of the discharge, and any feasible non -discharge alternatives. The request should be forwarded to Mr. David Goodrich, Supervisor, NPDES Unit, Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617, with a copy of the request forwarded to this Office. NCDENR N. C. Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street, Mooresville NC 28115 Phone (704) 663-1699 FAX (704) 663-6040 "IN Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert Notice of Violation Page Two The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely. t-'�c, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Lincoln County Health Department wool b US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 20460 • Form Approved. OMB No.2040-0057 _A g Water Compliance Inspection Report � Approval Expires 8-31-98 NC Division of Water Quality / Mooresville Regional Office NCDENR Section A: National Data System Coding Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type N 5 NCO084573 02/08/08 C S 2 Remarks: Inspection WorkrDays Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved........... 1.5 3 N N Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected: Entry Time: Permit Effective Date: Lincoln County WTP 12:40 pm 01/02/01 7674 Tree Farm Road Lincoln County, North Carolina Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration Date: 1:40 pm 05/03/31 02/08/08 Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)/Phone No(s)/Fax No(s): Mr. Larry Warren/ORC/704-483-7070 Name and Address of Responsible Official: Title: Public Utilities Director Mr. Stephen A. Gilbert Lincoln County 115 West Main Street Phone No: Contacted? Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 704-736-8496 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) X Permit X Flow Measurement X Operations & Maintenance X Sewer Overflow X Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program X Sludge Hand ling/Disposa I 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: Wes Bell Signature of Management QA Reviewer Agency/Office/Telephone No: NCD W Q/M OORES V ILLE/(704)663-1699 Agency/Office/Phone & Fax No: Date: 8/ 12/02 Date: Date: EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev. 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Lincoln County WTP Page Two The facility was last inspected by Wes Bell of this office on October 7, 1999. PERMIT: "IN The permit authorizes the continued operation of a water treatment plant with a discharge of filter backwash wastewater. The permit description does not include two settling tanks, polymer addition, and a sludge drying bed (vacuum type); therefore, the permit does not adequately describe the facility. The permit for this facility became effective on 2/ 1 /01 and expires on 3/31 /05. RECORDS AND REPORTS: Records and reports consisting of monthly monitoring reports (DMR's), chain of custody forms, sample analysis reports, Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) sign -in log, sludge records, and calibration logs were reviewed at the time of the inspection. The records were in-depth and well organized. FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: All treatment units appeared to be operating properly. The filter backwash and solids from the daily vacuuming of the sediment basins enters two settling tanks. The supernate is discharge via outfall 001. Polymer is added to the sludge prior to the vacuum type drying bed. The laboratory sinks and all sanitary waste are connected to the on -site septic tank/nitrification disposal system. The facility is staffed with a Grade I ORC. The ORC was very knowledgeable of all treatment process and equipment at the facility. At the time of the inspection, the sludge was being removed and stored on the asphalt adjacent to the drying bed without proper stormwater containment. In addition, sludge was observed in the grass and asphalt parking area where the sludge is disposed into the box dumpster. Please be advised that the NPDES Permit requires that the facility be properly operated and maintained at all times. Stormwater controls should be provided for the temporary storage area and all sludge must be disposed into the box dumpster. There are four turbidimeters (1 - raw and 3 - following filtration) that discharge into the facility's stormwater drainage system. Division permitting staff have been advised of this discharge into the facility's stormwater drainage system. LABORATORY: Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification #40) of Huntersville, N.C. has been contracted to provide analytical support. The laboratory was not evaluated at the time of the inspection. The TRC meter appeared to be calibrated properly. The end time for the settleable solids test was not documented to verify compliance with Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 2540 F. Lincoln County WTP Page Three EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The facility discharges into Lake Norman (Nicks Creek Arm), which is a WS-IV and B water in the Catawba River Basin. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. The discharge outfall was well maintained and accessible. 11 SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: Self -monitoring reports were reviewed for the period June 2001 through May 2002, inclusive. A daily maximum settleable solids violation was reported on August 23, 2001. The required 10-day interval between the collection of samples for TSR was not adhered to for April 2002. The remaining monitoring frequencies were correct. On numerous occasions, "ND" was reported for aluminum and iron. Please be advised that all values must be reported down to the meters/methods detection limit (example: < 0.05 mg/1). In addition, "0.0" ml/L was reported for settleable solids. According to the Division's Laboratory Certification Unit's technical guidance, any values less than 0.1 ml/L must be reported as < 0.1 ml/L. The noncompliance box was not appropriately checked for August 2001. If any violations (including daily, weekly average, and monthly) are reported, then the noncompliance box must be checked with a description of any corrective actions. All samples appeared to be properly preserved and meet the required holding times. The upstream and downstream sampling locations are consistent with the permit requirements. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Flow is measured instantaneously by calculating the volume wastewater discharged from the settling tanks. In addition, the facility is in the process of repairing an ultrasonic flow meter installed in the discharge outfall line. SLUDGE DISPOSAL: Dewatered alum sludge is transported by Serving Construction Sites (SCS), LLC in Denver, N.C. and disposed at the county landfill. SEWER OVERFLOW: Please be advised that pursuant to Part II, Section E of your NPDES permit, and North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 2B .0506 (a)(2), any failure of a collection system, pumping station or treatment facility resulting in a bypass without treatment of all or any portion of the wastewater shall be reported to the central office or the appropriate regional office (Mooresville Regional Office 704-663-1699) as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the bypass. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency Response personnel at 800-662-7956, 800- 858-0368, or 919-733-3300. A written report shall also be provided within five (5) days of the time Lincoln County WTP Page Four SEWER OVERFLOW cont'd: "IN of the incident. The report shall contain a description of the bypass, and its cause; the period of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken (or planned) to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the similar events. Any spill that reaches surface waters (i.e. any spill that reaches any water already present in a conveyance, stream, ditch, etc...) or any spill greater than 1,000 gallons on the ground that does not reach surface waters must be reported. An adequate spill response for those spills reaching surface waters should include an evaluation downstream of the point at which the spill entered surface waters to determine if a fish kill occurred. The evaluation should also include the collection of upstream dissolved oxygen and pH measurements for background information and dissolved oxygen and pH measurements at multiple points downstream of the entry point to document any negative impact. Failure to report the bypass of collection system, pumping station or treatment facility subjects violators to penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. Do`s' �°oti Y COUNTY OF LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA CA 1 1 5 WEST MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28092 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PHONE (704) 736-8495 FAX (704)736-8499 August 29, 2002 Mr. Richard Bridgeman NC Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject: Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Dear Mr. Bridgeman: y :' =f_LEREGIONAL OFFIGg S EP 0 3 2002 This is a written response to address the deficiencies noted in the Compliance Inspection Evaluation conducted by Mr. Wes Bell on August 8, 2002. FACILITY SITE REVIEW/OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: The sludge being stored on the asphalt is to allow more drying time before being hauled to the landfill. e will pour a 6" containment wall to prevent any runoff from entering the storm drains. Any sludge - not in this area wil a contained with bales of straw. [11:: OXIM1 8"A Qom" 1 c We have compiled a new spreadsheet to reflect the end time for settleable solids in compliance with Standard Methods, 18`h Edition, Method 2540F. SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM: The numerous occasions of incorrect reporting have been noted. These items will be corrected and more care will be given to make sure all guidelines are followed. Thank you for your help in making these corrections. If you have any questions or if you need additional information, please contact me at the number listed above. Sincerely, A / Stephen A. Gilbert, PE, PLS Director of Public Utilities Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek-- P. E„ Director Division of Water Quality February 23, 2005 Mr. Stephen Gilbert Director of Public Utilities County of Lincoln 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lincoln County WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Gilbert: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 18, 2005 by Ms. Donna Hood 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 Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, 1 D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Lincoln County Health Department DH N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6749 un;teu- gates tnwrorimenai rrotecnon Agenc,, CPr Weshinomn. D.0 20460 N r� OMB No. Lot Q-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 LJ 2 1,1 31 NCO084573 11 121 C5/02/18 117 1B U lglgl 20I UI u LJ U Remarks 21111111111111Jill 111111111111111111111111111111166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 67 I 1.5 ( 69 70 U 71 U 72 U 73 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:20 PM 05/02/18 C1/C2/C1 Lincoln County WTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28C37 C3:05 PM OS/C2/16 C5,C3/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data '// Co-er_ Michae_ Smith/ORC// Larry N Warren/ORC/704-483-7C70/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Stephen A Ci_nert,115 W Main St Linco_r_tor_ NC 28092/Director of Contacted Punic Uti_ities;7C4-736-8495/7047368499 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) 1 Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) i Donna— Hood ` Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Richard M Bridgemar_ EPA Form 3560--3 fRev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. 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E'0 m U o m L > U N O m m O L U Co U Z O N Cl .c E m .� m ° E m E ° - o m O :3 U m t ; y .N L m L C a N m m m a E u U) - C: m c m � m m m L U N m 7 m c C' >. U Y m U O' o t c m m C p m O 0 U C O a m LL 0 4 p, c E O m a a co m m T m m E m E 7 U O y 0 C L 0 0 o y> m o E E E ° m m m Een 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? Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: 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 Plant records are adequate, available and include O&M Manual As built Engineering drawings Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 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? Yes No NA NE ■ O ❑ O ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 1113 ■ O O ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ O N ❑ ❑ ❑ O 0000 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ O O O 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility description verified as contained in the NPDES permit? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Judge, pH, and others that are applicable? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Under the 'Settleable Matter' column on the DMR a zero has been recorded for readings throughout the year. Please be advised that zero cannot be reported on the DMR. It is necessaryto repor, , less than the lowest number the test is able to pick up. For settleable matter the report number would be <0.1. ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NF Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: Upstream / Downstream Sam Ip in❑ Yes No NA N- Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: nryin;j Bpi Yes No NA NF Is there adequate drying bed space? No ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? so ❑ ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? S ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? E 0 0 0 nryinp Beds Yes No NA NF Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? ❑ ❑ ❑ N Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge land applied? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Polymer addition is used for floc formation prior to dipersal on the drying bed. Solids on the bed at the time of inspection were still a little wet due to low evaporation rates in the winter. There were no solids on the ground as cited in the previous inspection. All other solids were disposed of in a large trash bin and taken to the landfill. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall property maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? N ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Michael F. Easley, Governor �F WA%9 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary O� Q 1 N North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources r C VV Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality o � NCIDEPT.Ra k Y�k�vMl { re� November 13, 2002 AND T': `; 'F QORCt8 5060 Mr. D.C. Thornburg, III City of Lincolnton WTP NOV 18 2002 P.O. Box 617 Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617 SUBJECT: Initial Laboratory Certification Inspection o�M rti `Im SEMN Dear Mr. Thornburg: Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on October 30, 2002 by Mr. Chester E. Whiting. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within sixty days of receipt, please supply this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments and/or recommendations were corrected. For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800. Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, kml" James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Chester E. Whiting Mooresville Regional Office Laboratory Section N. C. Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 Fax: (919) 733-6241 Internet: dwqlab.org Customer Service 1-800-623-7748 ON -SITE INSPECTION REPORT Laboratory Name: Laboratory Address: Laboratory Cert. Number: Inspection Type: Inspection Date: Inspector(s): Local Contact Person(s): I. INTRODUCTION: City of Lincolnton WTP P.O. Box 617, Lincolnton NC 28093-0617 161Z:ft, Field Parameter October 30, 2002 Chet Whiting D.C. Thornburg The above named laboratory was inspected to verify compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples. II. OVERVIEW: The laboratory was neat and well organized. Laboratory personnel provided the inspector(s) with all materials, and information requested for examination. III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: GENERAL LABORATORY: DOCUMENTATION: (A) COMMENT: Analytical results for settleable solids and residual chlorine is recorded on a temporary sheet that is discarded once the result is transferred to the DMR form. Pertinent supporting documentation related to the analysis is not maintained. REQUIREMENT: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (1) states " Data pertinent to each analysis must be maintained for five years. Certified data must consist of date collected, time collected, sample site, sample collector, and sample analysis time. The field benchsheets must provide a space for the signature or initials of the analyst, and proper units of measure for all analyses." REQUIREMENT: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (2) states " A record of instrument calibration where applicable, must be filed in an orderly manner so as to be readily available for inspection upon request." NOTE: A copy of Guidance Documents for Settleable Solids and Residual Chlorine, as well as an example bench sheet were sent to the facility under separate cover. Precise Analytical Laboratories Audit 2 IV. CONCLUSION: The laboratory was well maintained and in good order. The proper instruments, glassware, chemical and reagent to perform certified analyses were on site. The lack of supporting documentation limited that aspect of the inspection. A follow up spot check of documentation will be conducted once changes in record keeping procedures have been implemented. Sufficient time will be allowed for records to accumulate. Laboratory personnel were professional and cooperative throughout the inspection process. The items listed in the report above are a result of changes required under the conditions of Field Parameter Certification and were not addressed by this office prior to the October 30, 2002 inspection. Correcting the above cited comment help this lab to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please respond to the lettered comment. Report prepared by Chet Whiting November 7, 2002 V_�O_r!h Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Larry Warren Lincoln Co. WTP 115 W. Main St Lincoln, NC 28092 Auu J U cuv+ Iva NCDENR August 17, 2001 System: Lincoln Co. WTP Wastewater Treatment System Classification: Grade 1 Physical Chemical System Subject: Designation of ORC and Backup ORC for Physical / Chemical Permit: NCO084573 Dear Mr. Warren: The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission adopted Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306, Classification of Physical / Chemical Systems, effective April 1, 1999. In order to insure the proper operation and maintenance of these systems, this Rule requires that all systems permitted for a physical / chemical process to treat wastewater be classified as physical / chemical systems. If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems designed for (1) the remediation of contaminated groundwater, or (2) that utilizes a primarily physical process to treat wastewaters, (with the exception of reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems), then that system shall be classified as a Grade I Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(a) If the subject physical / chemical system consists of systems that utilizes a primarily chemical process to treat wastewaters (including those systems whose treatment processes are augmented physical processes), they shall be classified as a Grade H Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, and utrafiltration systems shall also be classified as Grade H Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(b) If the water pollution control system that has, as part of its treatment process, biological water pollution control system that may be classified under Rule .0302, then that system shall be subject to additional classification as a biological water pollution control system. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(c) Any water pollution control system subject to classification under Rule .0302 of this Section, utilizing a physical / chemical process to enhance an activated sludge or fixed growth process, shall not be subject to additional classification. Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0306(d) 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1618 Phone: 919 — 733-0026 \ FAX: 919 — 733-1338 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY \ AFFIR.MATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER — 5017c RECYCLED / 10% POST CONSUMER PAPER The Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission hereby classifies your system as a Grade 1 Physical Chemical System. This classification is based on information submitted in your application for a NPDES permit and/or based on the information you provided in the physical chemical classification survey that you completed during the months of April -May 2001. As required by Rule 15A NCAC 8G ;0202(2) and the subject permit, a certified Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and back-up operator of the appropriate type must be designated for each classified system. Your system requires an ORC and back-up operator who hold valid physical / chemical operator certificates. Please complete and return the enclosed designation form to this office by December 31, 2003. Failure to designate a properly certified ORC and back-up operator is a violation of the permit issued for this system. In accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 8G .0406(b), individuals presently working at physical / chemical water pollution control systems holding a valid Grade I, II, III, or IV wastewater treatment plant operator certification, may apply for a conditional operators physical / chemical certificate without examination. He or she may do so if, he or she has one year experience and has successfully completed a training school sponsored or co -sponsored by the Commission for Grade I or Grade 2 Physical / Chemical Water Pollution Control System Operators. This conditional certification allows the bearer to act as the ORC or Backup ORC of that System only. This conditional certification must be renewed annually per section .0700 of the rules. The Rules for this certification as well as others is found on the DWQ/Technical Assistance and Certification Unit web page (http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/). Plans are now being made to conduct the first physical chemical school in January 15-18, 2002 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. This school is co -sponsored by AWWA/WEA and the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. As soon as arrangements for the school are finalized you will receive more information. If we can be of assistance or you have any questions concerning this requirement, please call James Pugh at 919-733-0026, ext. 341 or e-mail: James.Pugh@ncmail.net. Sincerely, Tony Arnold, Supervisor Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Enclosures cc: WSRO Central Files TAC Facility Files Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources November 21, 2003 5060 Mr. D.C. Thornburg, III City of Lincolnton WTP P.O. Box 617 Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617 SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Dear Mr. Thornburg: Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality OF ENIARONM W GAD NATURAL. RESOURCES f - VJLLF �;r-GMAL OFFa NOV 2 4 2003 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, ip� km)&A James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Chester E. Whiting Mooresville Regional Office N. C. Division of Water Quality Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 (919) 733-7015 FAX: (919) 733-6241 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800: Field Parameter Only CITY OF LINCOLNTON WTP Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2004 Certificate No. 5060 James W. Meyer Lab Name: Address: Attachment North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY City of Lincolnton WTP P.O. Box 617 Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617 Certificate Number: Effective Date: Expiration Date: Date of Last Amendment: 5060 01 /01 /2004 12/31 /2004 The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below CERTIFIED PARAMETERS INORGANICS RESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 Cl G RESIDUE SETTLEABLE Std Method 2540F This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807. Water Resources E:NVIRQNMENT-AL QUALITY March 20, 2017 Mr. Don Chamblee, Public Works Director County of Lincoln 115 West Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection County of Lincoln WTP NPDES Permit No. NCO084573 Lincoln County Dear Mr. Chamblee: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 14, 2017, by Ori Tuvia. Adam Jolicoeur's cooperation during the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit 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 Ori Tuvia at (704) 235-2190, or at ori.tuvia@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, DEQ Cc: NPDES Unit Lincoln County Health Department MRO Files Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 G United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved t rH Washington. D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0W7 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approvalexpires a-3l-se Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 3 I NGM4573 11 12 17/nl4 J17 18 i,.i 19 i S i 201 I 211111.1I 111111 I1111111111111111 1.1 1 1111II11 f Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CA Reserved 67 1.0 70 (d I 71 t., I 72 �� LJ ,Data 73 i i74 TS��1 LBO I 1 i _L_! Section B Facility Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date, Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:OOAM 17/03114 10/04/01 Lincoln County WTP Exit TimeiDate Perrrd Expiration Date 7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NC 28037 1025AM 17/03/14 15103/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(syfitles(s)ftone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Adam Michael JolicoeudORC/704-483-7070/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone, and Fax Number Contacted Adam Michael Jolicoeur,7674 Tree Farm Rd Denver NO 280371/704-483-70701 No Section C-. Areas Evaluated During inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Flow Measurement Operations & MaintenancE Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summaryof 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 On A Tuvia MRO WQP704-663-16991 Signature of M anagement Q &Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Andrew Pitner MRO WOJ/704-663-1699 Ext.21 j (7 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES ydmolday 31 NCo084573 11 12 17/03/14 17 Inspection Type 1 18 P- I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# Permit NG0084573 Owner -Facility Lincoln County V,/TP Inspection Date. 03114,'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 M ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The subiect permit expired on March 31 2015. The permittee has submitted a renewal application. The facillity has installed a skrew press for sludge late 2103. 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ M ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2 /7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification,? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The permittee's records were organized and well maintained and records requested during the inspection were readily retrievable. DMRs, COCs, ORC lops, and calibration logs were reviewed for April 2016 through December 2016. The facillity has failed Toxcity sampling done for Ceriodaphnia since screw press been installed (late 2013). Pagel 3 Permit NCO084573 Owner - Facility Lincoln CountyWiP Inspection ©ate 03i14i2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type S ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: The permit requires grab samples for all required parameters. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other pa ramete rs (excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +(-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Lincoln Countv WTP (certification #5025) perform samolina for chlorine and pH. RA Labs (Turbidity and TSS) and ETS Labs (Toxicity and metals) have also been contracted. 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. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Liquid sodium thiosulfate is used for dechlorination; stored within new building used for sludge management Page# 4 Permit NCO084573 Owner -Facility Lincoln CountywrP Inspection Date: 03114/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The flow meter was last calibrated on July 26, 2016 by the Ken Nash Company, Inc Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The receiving stream appeared to have no negatvie impact on the stream at the time of the inspection. Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? t ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? ❑ ❑ 0❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The aermittee previously used vacuum filter beds before the recent sludge handlin upgrade: they are no longer in service, only to be used in case of emergency. Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chemical feed equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Pager 5 Permit NCO084573 Owner - Facility Lincoln County VVTP Inspection Date. 03114/2017 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is storage adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? ` ❑ ❑ ❑ The facility has an approved sludge management plan? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: sludge dewatering system (polymer addition, screw presses, screw conveyers, sludge handling building and a truck loading bay). Page» 6 O�OF WATT 9pG co r_ 0 `i < 5060 Mr. D.C. Thornburg, III City of Lincolnton WTP P.O. Box 617 Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director "CMPT. OF ENVIROt yr-%T of water Quality December 3, 2004 AND NATURAL RESOURCES NOOREV :, i ` . -IAL OFFICE DEC 0 7 2004 SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY WATER LITY SECTION Dear Mr. Thornburg: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215- .3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, al*Lml�r James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Cat Whiting -Mooresville Regional Office North Carolina Nahrrally Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 4405 Reedy Creek Road; Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone (919) 733-3908 / FAX (919) 733-2496 / Internet: www.dwqlab.org An Equal Opporturity/Affirmative Action Empinver— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Certificate No. 5060 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800: Field Parameter Only CITY OF LINCOLNTON WTP Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2005 James W Meyer I Attachment North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing FIELD PARAMETERS ONLY Lab Name: City of Lincolnton WTJP Certificate Number: 5060 Address: P.O. Box 617 Effective Date: 01/01/2005 Lincolnton, NC 28093-0617 Expiration Date: 12/31/2005 Date of Last Amendment: The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below. CERTIFIED PARAMETERS INORGANICS RESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 CI G RESIDUE SETTLEABLE Std Method 2540F This ceriifination requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertif cation for infractions as set forth in 15.A NCA:; 2H.0807.