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Home My WebLink AboutNC0036668_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201105DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mr. Chris Roberson, Town Manager Town of Kenansville P.O. Box 370 Kenansville, NC 28349-0370 Subject: Dear Mr. Roberson, NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 13, 2020 NPDES Compliance Inspection Report Kenansville WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO036668 Duplin County A compliance inspection of the Town of Kenansville Wastewater Treatment Plant was conducted on November 05, 2020, to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES Permit NC0036668. The DWR would like to thank the Town's staff for their time, assistance, and expertise provided during the inspection. There were no compliance issues observed during the inspection. The Endings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the "Water Compliance Inspection Report". If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact the inspector at (910) 796-7215 or via email at chad.cobum(?ncdenr.gov . Sincerely, Morella Sanchez -King, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosure Cc: Wilmington Regional Office Files Laserfiche D E Qbi�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Washington Regional Office 1 943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889 vOry rN Cx:40:.itiA � N. a I E�.w��WQa A� /� 252.946.6481 DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report 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 IN I 2 u 3 I NCO036668 I11 121 20/11/05 I17 18I � I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I 1166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I ni I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 I 71 I LL -1 I I LJ Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number) 09:OOAM 20/11/05 17/08/01 Kenansville WWTP 602 Industrial Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Kenansville NC 28349 10:OOAM 20/11/05 22/01/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Chris Roberson,PO Box 370 141 Routledge Rd Kenansville NC 283490370//910-296-0369/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility 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 Chad Coburn DWR/WIRO WQ/910-796-7379/ 11/13/2020 D,,occuSigneed/by: --------------- Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date d by: 11/16/2020 Morella Sanchez -King DWR/WIRO WQ/910-796-7218/FA" EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. E3ABA14AC7DC434... Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO036668 I11 12I 20/11/05 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This facility appears to be well maintained and operated. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 Permit: NCO036668 Owner -Facility: Kenansville WWTP Inspection Date: 11/05/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 Permit: NCO036668 Owner -Facility: Kenansville WWTP Inspection Date: 11/05/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Influent Sampling 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 sampling performed according to the permit? Comment: Temperature was 4 degrees C durinq the visit. Flow Measurement - Influent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE Are the aerators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 Permit: NCO036668 Owner -Facility: Kenansville WWTP Inspection Date: 11/05/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ❑ ❑ ❑ Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Are pumps in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 Permit: NCO036668 Owner -Facility: Inspection Date: 11/05/2020 Inspection Type: Kenansville WWTP Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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- If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Page# 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 Permit: NC0036668 Owner -Facility: Kenansville WWTP Inspection Date: 11/05/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Comment: Temperature was 4 degrees C during the visit. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: An above ground storage tank is on site for fuel as well. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Triple S Farms handles the land application of the slud Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AF74801C-0086-41359-131FA-0289A49EAC64 Permit: NC0036668 Inspection Date: 11/05/2020 Owner -Facility: Kenansville WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, an( 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ sampling location)? 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