NC0025879_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20010625

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Asheville Regional Office
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Michael F.G.
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William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens,Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 25, 2001
Mr. Bobby Cagle, Jr., Mayor
Town of Robbinsville
Post Office Box 126
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Robbinsville WWTP
NPDES Permit Number NCO025879
Graham County
Dear Mr. Cagle,
- -On- June 18, 2001- ] ,conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Town-of- -
Robbinsville's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The purpose on the inspection was to determine the
compliance status of the facility. The assistance provided by Mr. Michael Ladd during this
inspection was greatly appreciated. Enclosed you will find a copy of my inspection, for your
records.
The wastewater treatment plant generally appears clean and well maintained. The lab
facilities and calibration records are well maintained: The facility has had no effluent limits or
monitoring violations in the last year. The plant is rated for 0.630 MGD and is currently handing
0.200 MGD. The influent lift station appears to be well maintained, with both pumps operational.
The aerobic sludge digester and thickeners described in the permit are the tanks for the old plant
that are adjacent to the new plant. These sludge facilities, including the belt press, have not been
used in the last 2 years due to the loading of plant. The clarifier skimmer was not operational at
the time of the inspection, I understand that parts are on order. It is recommended that repairs be
made to this equipment as soon as possible. An air leak and a potable water leak were noted at
the blower building, both should be repaired immediately. The plant is currently using three (3)
banks of UV lights with more on order. The flow meter was last calibrated on February 11, 2000,
and needs immediate calibration. Flow meters require as a minimum annual calibration.
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Cagle
June 25, 2001
Town of Robbihsville---"--"— --
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Also, in my review of last year's inspection notes dated July 14, 2000 (enclosed) Mr. Keith
Haynes observed that floating solids were observed on the clarifier, a splash —guard was needed
on the return sludge line, and the area for septage haulers is in need of a new screen. I observed
that action remains to be taken on these recommendations and immediate attention should be
given to each. Due to the lack of action taken on these items the facility was determined to be
deficient.
I want to thank Mr. Ladd for his cooperation during this inspection. If you should have any
questions regarding this inspection, feel free to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Lary Frost
Environmental Technician
Enclosures
Xc: Michael Ladd
Keith Haynes
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A:National Data System coding _
Transaction Code NPDES YR/MO/DAY Inspection Type Inspector Facility Type
N 5 NCO025879 01/06/18 S S 1
Section B:Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time: Permit Effective:
Town of Robbinsville WWTP 1310 98/01/01
US Highway 129 north of Exit Time/Date: Permit Expiration:
Robbinsville, North Carolina 1430 02/11/30
Name(s) of On-Site Representative(s) Title(s) Phone No(s)
Michael Ladd ORC 828 479-6428
Name, Address of Responsible Official Title
Bobby Cagle, Jr. Mayor
Town of Robbinsville Phone No. Contacted?
Post Office Box 126 [phone] No
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (5-Satisfactory,M-Marginal,U-Unsatisfactory,N-Not Evaluated)
S Permit M Flow Measurement N Pretreatment S Operations & Maintenance
S Records/Reports S Laboratory Compliance Schedules S Sludge Disposal
S Facility Site Review N Effluent/Receiving Waters S Self-Monitoring Program Other:
Section D: Summary of Findin slComments/Com liance Status Attach additional sheets if necessary)
The facility consists of a 0.630 MGD wastewater treatment plant with; influent pump station, circular extended aeration with
center feed clarifier, grit chamber, ultra violet disinfection, continuos flow measurement, aerobic sludge digesters, thickeners
and a belt press facility.
The wastewater treatment plant generally appears clean and maintained.The lab facilities and calibration records appear to be
well maintained.The sludge facilities, including the belt press, have not been used in the last 2 years due to the light loading of
the plant.The clarifier skimmer was not operational and parts are on order to repair it.An air leak and a potable water leak at
the blower building should be repaired immediately.The plant is currently using three (3) banks of UV lights with more on order.
The flow meter was last calibrated on February 11,2000 and needs immediate calibration. Last year's inspection notes dated
July 14, 2000 stated that floating solids were observed on the clarifier, a splash—guard was needed on the return sludge line,
and the area for septage haulers is in need of a new screen.Action remains to be taken on these recommendations and
immediate.attention.should be given to each. - =
Compliance Status: compliance D Deficient Non-Com liance
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspectors Agency/Office/Telephone Date
Larry Frost NC-DWQ/ARO/828-251-6208 06/22/01
Signature of Reviewer Agency/Office/relephone Date
NC-D W Q/ARO/828-251-6208