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Home My WebLink AboutNC0029602_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210126ROY COOPER Governor MICI-IAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mark Matthews Yadkin County Board of Education 121 Washington St Yadkinville, NC 27055-7725 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 26, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report Yadkin County Board of Education Wastewater Treatment Plants Yadkin County Dear Mr. Matthews: Alex Lowe of the Winston Salem Regional Office of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted inspections at the facilities listed below on 1/21/2021. Facility Name NPDES Permit # Courtney Elementary School (CES) NC0029599 Forbush Elementary School (FES) NC0029602 Forbush High School (FHS) NC0071773 Starmount High School (SHS) NC0070459 East Bend Elementary School (EBES) NC0029611 These inspections consisted of documentation reviews, as well as site reviews, and were conducted to verify that the facilities are operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in their associated NPDES permits. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Mitchell Long, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), was immensely appreciated. Documentation Reviews The inspection began with a review of all documentation and data pertaining to the subject facilities. All required documentation was provided by Mr. Long, data was consistent across documentation, and document organization demonstrated careful maintenance. D North Carobna Departnwnt of Enwronmantad Quaint' j Qi rsgn of Water Rerwuroaz r.% WinstpnSs:em Reggrm! Off -ix 145Q Wrst ilenes M� Roed, Swtr 3QQ I W tanSelem, North Caroline 27105 338 778-9800 Site Reviews Inspection of all five plants suggests proper operation and consistent maintenance. The findings and comments noted during these inspections are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Since there were no significant issues or findings noted during these inspections, a response to this inspection report is not required. Please encourage Mr. Long to keep up the good work in ensuring the plants are properly operated and maintained, and consistently meeting all conditions of the permits. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Lowe with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9800 or via email at alex.lowe@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: LUn. SMGft 145849E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS BIMS Inspection Reports (one for each plant reviewed) Cc: Laserfiche - Electronic Enforcement File Nonh Caroline Depe rtnwnt of Enwronrnentad Quaint' 1 Orman of Water RerwuroIS WinstpnSs:em Regcme! Office 1450 West Hanes Mai Road, Swte 300 I WMStonSelem, North Caroline 27105 336 776-9800 United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA 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 1 IN I 2 IL I 3 I NC0029602 111 121 21/01/21 117 Type 18110 IIIIIIIIIII Inspector Fac Type 19 I S I 201 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIII P6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 I 70I I 711 172 I N I 731 I 74 71 I I 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 POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Forbush Elementary School WWTP 1400 Bloomtown Rd East Bend NC 27018 Entry Time/Date 12:30PM 21/01/21 Permit Effective Date 19/05/01 Exit Time/Date 01:OOPM 21/01/21 Permit Expiration Date 23/12/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Mitchell Thomas Long/ORC/336-518-4336/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Mark Matthews,121 Washington St Yadkinville NC 270557725//336-699-4481/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Sludge Handling DispoFacility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate 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 Alex Lowe DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9689/ 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# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NC0029602 111 121 21/01/21 I17 Inspection Type 18 [j 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit: NC0029602 Inspection Date: 01/21/2021 Owner - Facility: Forbush Elementary School WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Plant is well maintained, with new stainless steel plumbing just installed on both treatment trains. 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 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 operatc 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 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • • • • • • • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0029602 Inspection Date: 01/21/2021 Owner - Facility: Forbush Elementary School WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: All files are well maintained and organized at the central office. 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: Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Yes No NA NE • ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? • El El El Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? • El El El Are float controls operable? • ❑ El El Are audible and visual alarms operable? • ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection - UV Are extra UV bulbs available on site? Are UV bulbs clean? Yes No NA NE Page# 4 Permit: NC0029602 Inspection Date: 01/21/2021 Owner - Facility: Forbush Elementary School WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection - UV Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Comment: 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)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: No storage of composite - grab sampling only. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Are the diffusers operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? El El El • Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) El El El • Comment: Little to no foam visible on aeration surface, and movement was uniform throughout. Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Comment: Yes No NA NE Page# 5 Permit: NC0029602 Inspection Date: 01/21/2021 Owner - Facility: Forbush Elementary School WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Pumps-RAS-WAS Secondary Clarifier 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? 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'/4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6