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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0002519 Effective: 07/19/13 Expiration: 09/30/17 Owner: Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
SOC: S13003 Effective: 05/01/14 Expiration: 01/01/18 Facility: Holiday Island VVVVfP
County: Perquimans Hidden Valley Trl
Region: Washington
Hertford NC 27944
Contact Person: Clay Helm Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Go down Holiday Island Road to the office at the end of the road.
System Classifications: WW2,
Primary ORC: Charles Anderson Jones Certification: 985305 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/05/2015 Entry Time: 10:00AM Exit Time: 12:00PM
Primary Inspector: Robert B Tankard Phone: [phone] Ext.233
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Other Non-Discharge Wastewater
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent • Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent MI Miscellaneous Questions
El Treatment Flow Measurement-Water • Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Use Records
▪ Treatment Filters Record Keeping in Treatment Activated Sludge
▪ Treatment Clarifiers gi Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement
▪ Standby Power Coastal Requirements
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: W00002519 Owner-Facility:Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
Inspection Date: 06/05/2015 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility was inpsected on June 5, 2015. The ORC and several of Minzies'MSD members were present for the
inspection. The inspection started at the head of the plant and continued through to the disposal area. The inspection of
the treatment plant and the monitoring records showed that the plant was non compliant. The following are areas of
concern(violations)for the Permit No.WQ0002519:
*The operator could not aerate the equalization basin due to lack of blower capacity.
*The equalization basin did not have a high water alarm to notify the operator of high flows.
*The facility does not have stand by power.
*The treatment basins cat walk is in need of repair. However,the entire metal structure of the treatment facility has met its
life expectancy. Operator was nervous walking on top of the catwalks because of the safety issues.
*Chlorination has been added to the facility. The operator was operating with a chlorine residual of around 3.
*Evapotranspiration ponds are still non-functinal. Pond 3 continues to discharge to waters of the state. Facility cannot
maintain freeboard of two feet
*Monitoring records showed that the facility cannot meet effluent limits. The permittee reported that they were in
non-compliance for BOD for the months of April, May, October, November, and December of 2014 and February and March
of 2015. They were out of compliance for flow for January, February, March,April and May of 2014 and January, February,
and March of 2015. They were over the permit limit for ammonia nitrogen for the month February 2015 and over the limit for
suspended solids for April 2014 and January 2015.
The permittee is operating under EMC SOC WQ S13-003. A review of their compliance with the SOC showed that they
were following the document to the best of their ability. They have hired the Wooten Company and they are proeceeding
with meeting the dates outlined in the SOC. Presently,the permittee has asked for a modification to the SOC to address
funding needs.
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Permit: W00002519 Owner-Facility:Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
Inspection Date: 06/05/2015 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System ❑
Lagoon Spray,LR ❑
Reuse(Quality) ❑
Activated Sludge Spray,HR ❑
Single Family Spray, LR ❑
Recycle/Reuse ❑
Activated Sludge Drip,LR ❑
Single Family Drip ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR •
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational?(if no,note below.) ❑ • 0 ❑
Comment: The system appears to be operational, however, the treatment plant cannot meet effluent limts.
Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? 0 ❑ • 0
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ • ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ II ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? NI ❑ 0 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? • ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ • 0 0
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? � ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Flow meter was calibrated on November 6,2014.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ MI ❑ ❑
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Permit: W00002519 Owner-Facility:Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
Inspection Date: 06/05/2015 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑
Is generator operable? 000111
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ •
Comment: No standby power is available. Permit requires standby power.
Treatment Barscreen
Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
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: Plant does not have adequate blowers to provide aeration to the aeration basin and equalization
basin.
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level? U ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational? • ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible? M000
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? MEIEIO
Comment:
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? • ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? 00011
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? MOLD
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
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Permit: W00002519 Owner-Facility:Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
Inspection Date: 06/05/2015 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? II 0 0 ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time(>=30 minutes)? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained? • 0 ❑ ❑
If gas,does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ El • ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ El • ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible? 0 ❑ ❑
If tablets,are tablets present? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge,solids,and growth? • ❑ El El
If UV,are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ • ❑
If UV,is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ • ❑
#Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ III 0
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine(CAS No.7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ • ❑
If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ U ❑
If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- - )
If yes,then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: Disinfection has been installed and is operational. Chlorine residual is around 3. Records
indicate that disinfection is working.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? • ❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ U ❑ El
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? El • ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required(GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ • 0
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? El ❑ • ❑
#Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ � ❑
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Permit: W00002519 Owner-Facility:Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
Inspection Date: 06/05/2015 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
#Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? 0 El • ❑
If so,has it been applied? 0 El • ❑
Are operational logs present? • 0 ❑ El
Are lab sheets available for review? • El ❑ El
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? • ❑ El ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? 0 ❑ • ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? • ❑ El El
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 El • ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? • ❑ El El
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ • El El
Comment: Flow rates have exceeded the permitted flow of 5000 qpd. The effluent is being disposed of in
the evapotranspiration ponds, however they are not working and the effluent is running over the
top of the bank in pond three.
Coastal Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are essential treatment units provided in duplicate? ❑ • El ❑
Is an adequately sized aerated equalization basin present? • El ❑ ❑
If so,is it operable? El • El ❑
If present,are diffusers cleaned regularly? ❑ ❑ El
Is the equalization capacity adequate? • ❑ ❑ El
Comment: The facility does not have essential treatment units in duplicate. The storage volume of the EQ
basin is adequate, however the blowers are not effient enough to provide air to the basin. Also,
the facility does not have standby power or designated green space as required in the permit.
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MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 07/06/15 Page: 1 of 1
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PERMIT: W00002519 FACILITY: Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District-Holiday Island COUNTY:Peryuimans REGION: Washington
WWTP
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED %
REPORT ppl LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE Over VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
10-2014 001 BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 10/31/14 Monthly mg/I 10 21 110 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
Exceeded
11-2014 001 BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 11/30/14 Monthly mg/I 10 27 170 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
Exceeded
12-2014 001 BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 12/31/14 Monthly mg/I 10 42 320 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
Exceeded
02-2015 001 BOO,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 02/28/15 Monthly mg/I 10 107 970 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
Exceeded
03-2015 001 BOD,5-Day(20 Deg.C) 03/31/15 Monthly mg/I 10 33 230 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
Exceeded
01-2015 001 Flow,in conduit or thru 01/31/15 Monthly gpd 5,000 8,783.48 75.7 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
treatment plant Exceeded
02-2015 001 Flow,in conduit or thru 02/28/15 Monthly gpd 5,000 8,026.93 60.5 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
treatment plant Exceeded
03-2015 001 Flow,in conduit or thru 03/31/15 Monthly gpd 5,000 9,613.55 92.3 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
treatment plant Exceeded
02-2015 001 Nitrogen,Ammonia Total(as 02/28/15 Monthly mg/I 4 12.76 219 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
N) Exceeded
01-2015 001 Solids,Total Suspended 01/31/15 Monthly mg/I 20 237 1,085 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
Exceeded
Reporting Violation
MONITORING OUTFALU VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED %
REPORT ppl LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE Over VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
11-2014 001 Nitrogen,Nitrate Total(as N) 11/30/14 Monthly mg/I Parameter Missing Proceed to NOV