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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0015052_Inspection_20201207ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretory S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality January 06, 2021 William Galen Freed Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc PO Box 92 Harbinger, NC 27941 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Village at Ocean Hill WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0015052 Currituck County Dear Mr. Freed: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Village at Ocean Hill WWTP on 12/07/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0015052. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please respond in writing to this office within 30 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the following issues: Village at Ocean Hill WWTP was found to be non -compliant with permit WQ0015052. Records were not present for review at the time of the inspection. This included a copy of the permit, NDMR reports and corresponding lab data. The operations and maintenance logs were also insufficient. A bypass occurred on 12/02/2020. The operator failed to notify the Division of the bypass and failed to document the bypass in the operation and maintenance logs. Photos are included detailing the bypass. This a violation of permit condition IV.10, IV.11.b and IV.11.c The 64,000 gallon per day plant was not operational and completely overgrown with vegetation. This is a violation of permit condition II.1 and III.1 The two 69 GPM pumps and the high-water alarm for the EQ tank for the 100,000 GPD plant was not operational. This is a violation of permit condition II.1 and III.1. There were no records available for residuals. This is a violation of permit condition IV.9. The chlorinator was not safely accessible according to the ORC nor did it appear safe upon inspection. The ORC throws chlorine tablets in the trough in front of the chlorinator leading to the contact chamber. f.,m2-,sE ram. b1!h 4 s?. rgnSouat4 U.i 252A42-64€1 A record review of NDMR and NDAR monitoring reports from 11/2019 to 10/2020 found violations for application rates in June 2020, July 2020, August 2020, and September 2020 where application to the Rapid Infiltration area was violated. The wetted area was calculated to 4600 square feet resulting in 4 months above having greater than 8.2 gallons per square foot per day over 20 consecutive days. This is a violation of permit condition II.4. The Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch is not operational. The Generator and Transfer switch has not been observed being operational since at least 2017. This is a violation of permit condition II.1, II.2 and III.8. The bar -screen does not have adequate spacing to prevent some debris from entering the EQ tank. The bar -screen needs to be replaced to accommodate solids entering the WWTP. This is a violation of permit condition II.1 and II.2. A 500-600-gallon bypass as estimated by the ORC was observed during the inspection. This bypass was not reported to the Division or reported in the operation and maintenance log and the ORC failed to clean up the by-pass. This is a violation of permit condition II.1, II.4, III.1, III.11, IV.10, IV.11.b and IV.11.c. The 516,000 square feet of non -conjunctive green area and 12.1 acres of non -conjunctive spray area described in the permit is non-existent. The only disposal area is currently the 20,000 square foot conjunctive spray which only has a 4600 square foot wetted area. This is a violation of permit condition II.1 and III.1. The ORC John Pruitt was not designated the ORC of Village at Ocean Hill WWTP. This is a violation of permit condition III.2. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Mays with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940 or via email at paul.mays@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist I Water Quality Regional Operations Section Washington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: Laserfiche Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0015052 SOC: County: Currituck Region: Washington Effective: Effective: 03/20/09 Expiration: Expiration: 02/28/18 Contact Person: William Galen Freed Title: President Owner : Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Facility: Village at Ocean Hill WWTP 1298 Ponton Ln Harbinger NC 279410069 Phone: 252-491-5277 Directions to Facility: US-264E to NC 32 in Pantego, NC 32 to Plymouth, US 64 to Kitty Hawk, Follow NC 12 to Corolla, R onto 1493, Continue onto Ocean Blvd, Continue onto NC 12/Duck Rd, to Ocean Trail, L onto Ponton Lane, R to stay on Ponton Lane, turn R, destination on R System Classifications: SI, WW2, Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 12/07/2020 Primary Inspector: Paul M Mays Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM Phone: 252-948-3940 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Status: ❑ Compliant MI Not Compliant Question Areas: NI Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Treatment Filters ▪ Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment ▪ End Use -Infiltration ▪ Wells (See attachment summary) III Treatment ▪ Record Keeping ▪ Treatment Clarifiers ▪ Treatment Return pumps ▪ Treatment Barscreen ▪ Treatment Activated Sludge El Treatment Disinfection ▪ Standby Power Page 1 of 7 Permit: WQ0015052 Owner - Facility: Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 12/07/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On 12/07/2020 Paul Mays, Sarah Toppen and Robert Tankard with the Division of Water Resources from the Washington Regional Office conducted an inspection of Village at Ocean Hill WWTP permitted under permit#WQ0015052. The facility was found to be noncompliant with the permit. Below are the findings during the inspection: The majority of records were not present for review at the time of the inspection this included a copy of the permit, NDMR reports and corresponding lab data. The operations and maintenance logs were also insufficient. When the bypass occurred on 12/02/2020 the operator made no mention of a bypass in the operation and maintenance logs. Photos are included showing this in the operation and maintenance logs and of the bypass itself. This a violation of permit condition IV.10, IV.11.b and IV.11.c The 64,000 gallon per day plant was not operational and completely overgrown with vegetation. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1 and 111.1 The two 69 GPM pumps and the high-water alarm for the EQ tank for the 100,000 GPD plant was not operational. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1 and 111.1. There were no records available for residuals. This is a violation of permit condition IV.9. The chlorinator was not safely accessible according to the ORC nor did it appear safe upon inspection. The ORC throws chlorine tablets in the trough in front of the chlorinator leading to the contact chamber. A record review of NDMR and NDAR monitoring reports from 11/2019 to 10/2020 found the found violations to application rates in June 2020, July 2020, August 2020, and September 2020 where application to the Rapid Infiltration area was violated. The wetted area was calculated to 4600 square feet resulting in 4 months above having greater than 8 gallons per square foot per day over 20 consecutive days. This is a violation of permit condition 11.4. The Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch is not operational. The Generator and Transfer switch has not been observed being operational since at least 2017. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1, 11.2 and 111.8. The bar -screen does not have adequate spacing to prevent some debris from entering the EQ tank. The bar -screen needs to be replaced to accommodate solids entering the WWTP. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1 and 11.2. A 500-600-gallon bypass as estimated by the ORC was observed during the inspection. This bypass was not reported to the Division or reported in the operation and maintenance log and the ORC failed to clean up the by-pass. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1, 11.4, 111.1, 111.11, IV.10, IV.11.b and IV.11.c. The 516,000 square feet of non -conjunctive green area and 12.1 acres of non -conjunctive spray area described in the permit is non-existent. The only disposal area is currently the 20,000 square foot conjunctive spray which only has a 4600 square foot wetted area. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1 and 111.1. The ORC John Pruitt was not designated the ORC of Village at Ocean Hill WWTP. This is a violation of permit condition 111.2. Page 2 of 7 Permit: WQ0015052 Owner- Facility:Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 12/07/2020 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Lagoon Spray, LR Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Yes No NA NE 0 El • • Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑■❑❑ Comment: The spacing of the bar screen is allowing too much debris to pass through. The generator was not operational at the time of the inspection and there is no evidence it has been during an inspection since at least November 2017. The 64,000 gallon per day plant is not operational and is completely overgrown with vegetation. The high-water alarm for the EQ tank was not operational and a roughly 600-gallon bypass from the EQ tank that was not reported was observed. Only 4600 square feet of 20,000 square feet conjunctive spray bed was being utilized. The 12.1-acre spray field described in the permit is not existent. The two GPM pumps described in the permit for the EQ tank were not operational during the inspection. Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ Comment: The Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch is not operational. The Generator and Transfer switch has not been observed being operational since at least 2017. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1 111.1 and 111.8. Treatment Barscreen Is it free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screenings in compliance? Are the bars spaced properly? Is the unit in good condition? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • E100 ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The bar -screen does not have adequate spacing to prevent some debris from entering the EQ tank. The bar -screen needs to be replaced to accommodate solids entering the WWTP. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1 and 11.2.. Page 3 of 7 Permit: WQ0015052 Owner - Facility:Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 12/07/2020 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Treatment Activated Sludge Is the aeration mechanism operable? Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? Are Settleometer results acceptable? Is activated sludge an acceptable color? Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Are the weirs level? Are the weirs free of solids and algae? Is the scum removal system operational? Is the scum removal system accessible? Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? Comment: No issues found with clarifier during inspection. Treatment Return pumps Are they in place? Are they operational? Comment: Treatment Filters Is the filter media present? Is the filter media the correct size and type? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids? Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • 000 ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑❑■ • 000 Yes No NA NE • 000 1.000 • 000 • 000 ❑ ❑ ❑• ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • 000 Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • 000 11000 • 000 • 000 ■ ❑❑❑ • 000 Yes No NA NE 11000 • 000 ❑ ❑ ❑• Yes No NA NE Page 4 of 7 Permit: W00015052 Owner - Facility: Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 12/07/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? If tablets, are tablets present? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- ) ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑ ❑• • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ O 0110 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ O 0110 ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: The chlorinator was not safely accessible according to the ORC nor did it appear safe upon inspection. The ORC throws chlorine tablets in the trough in front of the chlorinator leading to the contact chamber. Record Keeping Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ I♦ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ U ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ O 1100 ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ Page 5 of 7 Permit: WQ0015052 Owner - Facility: Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 12/07/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑•❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑•❑ ❑ Comment: The majority of records were not present for review at the time of the inspection this included a copy of the permit, NDMR reports and corresponding lab data. The operations and maintenance logs were also insufficient. When the bypass occurred on 12/02/2020 the operator made no mention of a bypass in the operation and maintenance logs. Photos are included showing this in the operation and maintenance logs and of the bypass itself. This a violation of permit condition IV.10, IV.11.b and IV.11.c There were no records available for residuals. This is a violation of permit condition IV.9. A 500-600-gallon bypass as estimated by the ORC was observed during the inspection. This bypass was not reported to the Division or reported in the operation and maintenance log and thi ORC failed to clean up the by-pass. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1, 11.2, 111.1, 111.11 IV.10, IV.11.b and IV.11.c. End Use -Infiltration # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? Are buffers maintained? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? Is municipal water available in the area? Are GW monitoring wells required? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Is a usable green area maintained? Is the disposal site acceptable? Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? Yes No NA NE High Rate ■ ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑ ❑• DIO00 ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑•❑ ❑•❑ ❑ O 1100 ❑•❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑■ 1.000 ❑•❑ ❑ Page 6 of 7 Permit: W00015052 Owner - Facility:Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 12/07/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? ODOM Comment: The 516 000 square feet of non-coniunctive green area and 12.1 acres of non -conjunctive spray area described in the permit is non-existent. The only disposal area is currently the 20,000 square foot coniunctive spray which only has a 4600 square foot wetted area. This is a violation of permit condition 11.1 and 111.1. A record review of NDMR and NDAR monitoring reports from 11/2019 to 10/2020 found the fount violations to application rates in June 2020, July 2020 August 2020 and September 2020 where application to the Rapid Infiltration area was violated. The wetted area was calculated to 4600 square feet resulting in 4 months above having greater than 8 gallons per square foot per day over 20 consecutive days. This is a violation of permit condition 11.4. Page 7 of 7