WQ0002284_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210215

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Seartary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 15, 2021
Ray E Hollowell
Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC
PO Box 34
Connelly Spring, NC 28612
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Kinnakeet Shores WWTP
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0002284
Dare County
Dear Mr. Hollowell:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Kinnakeet Shores
WWTP on 12/18/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0002284. 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 15 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans
or measures to be taken to address the issues noted in the Inspection report and the Notice of Violation/Notice
of Intent to Enforce.
North Caro no Deportment of Env ron menus Qua-ty D %son, of Water Resources
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If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Toppen with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481 or via email at
[e-mail].
ATTACHMENTS
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Sincerely,
Sarah Toppen, Environmental Specialist II
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0002284 Effective: 08/17/18
SOC: Effective:
County: Dare
Region: Washington
Contact Person: Ray E Hollowell
Expiration: 02/28/23
Expiration:
Owner : Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC
Facility: Kinnakeet Shores WWfP
41105 Big Kinnakeet Dr
Avon NC 27915
Title: Manager Phone:
Directions to Facility:
On the outer banks, take NC Hwy 12 south of Rodanthe to Avon and take a right onto Big Kinnakeet Drive and follow to the gated
end of drive
System Classifications: SI, WW2,
Primary ORC: David Pharr Certification: 21101 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12/18/2020
Primary Inspector: Sarah A Toppen
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 10:OOAM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant iii Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
• Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
II Treatment Filters
▪ Treatment Clarifiers
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement
▪ Wells
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
II Treatment
I. Treatment Activated Sludge
▪ Treatment Disinfection
▪ End Use -Reuse
MI Miscellaneous Questions
• Treatment Barscreen
• Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment
III End Use -Infiltration
▪ Standby Power
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Permit: W00002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC
Inspection Date: 12/18/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On December 18, 2020, Sarah Toppen and Robert Tankard with NCDWR conducted a Compliance Inspection with David
Pharr, ORC, and Michelle Pharr present.
A walk through of the facility was conducted. Both clarifiers,the traveling bridge filter, and the generator were not working the
day of inspection. Also, the last date that sludge has been removed from the plant is unknown.
In the facilities current permit dated August 17, 2018 the schedule has several dates that have expired and our Division has
not recieved the information to show that it has been completed. The list is below:
1. Within 90 days of permit issuance, the Permittee shall submit a permit modification addressing the following:
a. Several residences appear to be within 100 feet of the 5-day upset pond. Any residences that are within 100 feet and were
there prior to the permitting of the pond, must have a setback waiver. [15A NCAC 02T .0506(d)]
b.Easements for all parcels not owned by the applicant specifically indicating the intended use of the property and meeting
the condition of 15A NCAC 02L .0107(f). [15A NCAC 02U .0202(f)(3)]
c. Provide a table listing each irrigation field, property owner(s), and easement book and page.
d. A site map with a scale no greater than 1-inch equals 100 feet; however, special provisions may be granted upon prior
approval for large properties. At a minimum, the map shall include the following information:
i. The location and identity of each monitoring well.
ii. The location and major components of the waste disposal system.
iii. The wetted perimeter of all irrigation fields.
iv. The location and ownership of property boundaries within 500 feet of the disposal areas.
v. The location of all wells, streams (ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial), wetlands, springs, lakes,
ponds, ditches, and other surface drainage features within 500 feet of all facilities.
vi. The elevation of the top of the well casing (i.e., measuring point) relative to a common datum.
vii. The depth of water below the measuring point at the time the measuring point is established.
viii.The delineation of compliance and reivew boundaries.
ix. The minimum distance for approved setback waivers.
x. The date the map is prepared and/or revised.
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)]
3. The permit dated March 14, 2018 required that the Permittee provide a functioning flow meter for the reclaimed irrigation
system and have the reclaimed water spray irrigation system operational no later than August 1, 2018. Per Notice of
Violation NOV-2018-PC-0311, the Permittee failed to have the flow meter and reclaim irrigation system operational by August
1, 2018. The Permittee remains in noncompliance with this permit condition and is subject to daily civil penalty assessment
until such time as compliance with this condition has been met. The Washington Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], shall be notified whe the flow meter and irrigation system is functioning such that an in -place inspection can
be made. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)
4. The permit dated March 14, 2018 requried that the Permittee install monitoring wells MW-10, MW-11, and MW-12 prior to
June 12, 2018. Per Notice of Violation NOV-2018-PC-0311, the Permittee failed to install the wells prior to June 12, 2018.
The Permittee shall install the wells and sample the monitoring wells per permit conditions. The Permittee remains in
noncompliance with this condition and is subect to daily civil penalty assessments until such time as compliance with this
condition has been met. Washington Regional Office, telephone number [phone], shall be notified when the system
has been installed and certified such that an in -place inspection can be made. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)]
5. Prior to April 1, 2019, the Permittee shall replace the tertiary filter media. Compliance with this condition shall be verified
with an inspection by the Washington Regional Office. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(2)]
6. Prior to March 14, 2020, the Permittee shall repair the damaged roof above the wastewater treatment facility. Compliance
with this condition shall be verified with an inspection by the Washington Regional Office [15A NCAC 02T .0108 (b)(2)]
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Permit: WO0002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC
Inspection Date: 12/18/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
The facility is in noncompliance. Please refer to the summary above and the rest of the inspection report for more details of
what needs repairs/replacements.
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Permit: WQ0002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC
Inspection Date: 12/18/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑
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Single Family Spray, LR ❑
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Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment: There are several treatment units not working the day of
both clarifiers and the traveling bridge filter.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Permit: W00002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC
Inspection Date: 12/18/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The effluent flow meter appeared to not be working. At the bottom of the display screen it
showed a code RS485 timed out. A picture of this is attached to the back of the inspection
report.
The flow meter had a sticker that listed Albemarle Environmental as the company that completed
a calibration on 5-16-2020.
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?
Comment: the ORC stated that the generator wasn't currently working.
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?
Comment:
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: The wastewater in the aeration basin looked septic the day of inspcetion.
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?
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Treatment Filters
Is the filter media present?
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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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s the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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s the acreage in the permit being utilized?
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Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities?
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Is aerated flow equalization present?
Is the equalization capacity adequate?
Is an automatically activated standby power source available?
Are all essential units provided in duplicate?
Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site?
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
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Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
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Inspection Date: 12/18/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the application area free of limiting slopes?
How close is the closest water supply well?
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?
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Comment: The spray irrigation equipment does not work. Operator has more issues to resolve than the
irrigation system. All wastewater goes to the infiltration pond. Last two visits, the turbidity meter
has been malfunctioning. Do not know if wastewater is diverted when ww does not meet
reclaimed standards.
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