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EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 52 NC0030996 16/10/24 C S31112171819 20
21 66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------------------
N67707172 73 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
The Switzerland Inn
226a Blue Ridge Pkwy
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
01:00PM 16/10/24 15/04/01
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
03:00PM 16/10/24 19/12/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Gary Jensen,PO Box 399 Little Switzerland NC 28749//828-765-2153/Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day
16/10/24
Inspection Type
C3111218
1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Inspector, Linda Wiggs, met onsite with the Owner, Gary Jensen, and the ORC, Bobby Kramer.
Several chambers of the grease trap and the septic tank were observed. An evaluation of the floating
scum/grease and settled solids levels need to be performed on all tanks and their associated
chambers to determine pumping needs. The facility closes for the winter, giving ample opportunity for
maintenance needs. The owner stated this year he would like to seal select chambers in the tanks for
maintenance. He also stated that the two dosing bells had recently been replaced.
The sand in the sand filter was replaced ~5 years ago. The distribution lines are repaired/replaced
regularly/annually as needed.
The chlorine contact chamber will need solids removed this winter. It also needs to be considered for
structural improvements. The most notable areas observed were the corroded weir and the cinder
block sides. The cinder block sides are not contiguous allowing for stormwater and associated
debris/soils to be carried into the chamber during rain events. We also discussed the level of chlorine
tablets in comparison to the de-chlorination tablets with regard to possible toxic effects and refining the
usage based on some process control TRC readings.
NC0030996 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NC0030996
Inspection Date:10/24/2016
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
The Switzerland Inn
Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
.Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain-of-custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit:NC0030996
Inspection Date:10/24/2016
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
The Switzerland Inn
Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Grease Removal Yes No NA NE
# Is automatic grease removal present?
Is grease removal operating properly?
Large grease trap is in use. The owner and ORC state grease is not an issue at the
sandfilter.
Comment:
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
An evaluation of the floating scum/grease and settled solids levels need to be performed on
all tanks and their associated chambers to determine pumping needs.
See summary.
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
A distribution box is present but has not been used in years according to owner.
Sand was replaced ~ 5 years ago.
Distribution lines are replace regularly, ~1-2 years.
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Permit:NC0030996
Inspection Date:10/24/2016
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
The Switzerland Inn
Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination?
Contact chamber had ~6" of buildup.
See summary.
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Two tubes of de-chlorination in use to one tube chlorination.Comment:
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?2
.Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
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