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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0004115_CEI_20210222 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED February 22, 2021 Craig Galloway: Director of Grounds and Facilities Email: craig@championhills.com Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Champion Hills WWTP Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0004115 Henderson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Champion Hills WWTP on 1/29/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0004115. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4686 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist II Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Summary Ec: LF DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0004115 Effective:02/01/19 Expiration:03/31/24 Owner :Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Henderson Asheville Craig Galloway Effective:Expiration:Facility:Champion Hills WWTP 1000 Indian Cave Rd Hendersonville NC 28739 Title:Phone:828-696-1662Director of Grounds & Facilities Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0087106 Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc - Champion Hills WWTP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 01/29/2021 07:45AM 08:40AM Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Reclaimed Water Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement End Use-Reuse Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004115 01/29/2021 Compliance Evaluation Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc Routine Inspection Summary: Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Champion Hills WWTP and irrigation system on January 29, 2021. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility was being operated and maintained in compliance with Non-Discharge Permit WQ0004115. Danielle Hunter and Robert Barr with RPB systems were present and assisted in the inspection. Overall, the facility appeared to be compliant with Non-Discharge Permit No. WQ0004115. At the time of the inspection, several items were in the process of being repaired. The ORC indicated communication has improved between operations staff and Champion hills staff regarding notification of use of the spray irrigation system. This ensures samples can be collected as required by the permit. Pine trees have been cleared immediately surrounding the WWTP to reduce daily maintenance from pine needle debris entering the facility. Some damage was noted to the safety railing from the tree removal. The turnaround area has been expanded providing increased access to the facility for equipment and vehicles. Generator: A new generator was recently installed; however, it is not currently operational. Champion Hills staff are working with an electrician to determine the cause. ORC indicated the facility does not typically have issues with power reliability. Facility staff have noted an increased volume of wipes in the facility since the beginning of the pandemic; however, the ORC reports this has not significantly affected any of the treatment units. Mr. Galloway (Champion Hills Director of Grounds) indicated biannual FOGS education is distributed to residents. If not already included, it is recommended flushable wipes be added to the literature. Flow Meter: The flow meter was in the process of being replaced at the time of the inspection. Safety Grates/EQ Basin: All safety grates appear to have been replaced and new floats were recently installed within the EQ basin. Sludge Holding Tank: ORC reported she was unable to have the holding tank pumped down due to the sump no longer working (line appeared to be broken during the recent tree removal). The tank floats if this is not operational. Turbidimeter: The ARO and Central Office received the turbidimeter calibration information on 6/14/19, per section I.2 of the most recent permit. The permit issued in 2019 now requires annual turbidimeter calibration. Irrigation Pond: No tears were noted in the pond liner and the berms appeared free of any seeps or erosion. Pond had adequate freeboard levels and primarily contains rainwater since the irrigation system is not in use during the winter. O&M Plan: Parts of an O&M plan appeared to be maintained within the blower building at the WWTP. Champion Hills should review this documentation to ensure all elements required by the permit are included and kept in a central location for reference by all facility staff. This is to ensure consistency among all staff associated with the WWTP and spray irrigation system. Refer to section III.2 of the permit for the minimum information. Irrigation Equipment Calibration: Irrigation equipment was calibrated in 2018. As a reminder, irrigation equipment is required to be calibrated once per permit cycle. The next calibration will be due before the permit expires in 2024. Modification: Should Champion Hills wish to increase the irrigation area and/or add acreage to the permit, a major modification would be required. Additionally, please keep the Asheville Regional Office and Non-Discharge Permitting Branch apprised of any planned changes to the system. Page 2 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004115 01/29/2021 Compliance Evaluation Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc Routine Type Yes No NA NE Infiltration System Single Family Spray, LR Lagoon Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Recycle/Reuse Reuse (Quality) 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.) All treatment units appeared to be operational; however, a few pieces of accessory equipment were in the process of being fixed/replaced. Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? An influent flow meter is no longer in use.Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Flow meter was in the process of being replaced at the time of the inspection. Chart recorder is also still used onsite. Comment: Page 3 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004115 01/29/2021 Compliance Evaluation Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc Routine Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? New Kohler natural gas generator. Champion Hills maintains the generator. Currently new generator will not operate, and permittee is working with electrician to find a solution. When in operation the generator self-tests every Monday. ORC reports the facility rarely loses power 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? Blowers and diffusers appeared to be working at the time of the inspection. No dead spots or excessive foam noted within the basin. Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE 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? Appeared to be a few pop ups on the clarifier during the inspection; however, the effluent exiting the facility appeared free of visible solids. 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? Is the clear well free of excessive solids? Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? Facility effluent data indicates the tertiary filters are working adequately and ORC reports no issues maintaining filters since they have been repaired and put back into use. Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Page 4 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004115 01/29/2021 Compliance Evaluation Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc Routine Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? If tablets, are tablets present? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? # Is it a dual feed system? 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? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-____-____) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Chlorine tablets are used.Comment: 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? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? 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? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Page 5 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004115 01/29/2021 Compliance Evaluation Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc Routine Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? Facility no longer has groundwater monitoring. Operator logs were thorough. Parts of an O&M plan appear to be maintained within the building onsite. See summary for details. Comment: End Use-Reuse Yes No NA NE Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site? Are all essential units provided in duplicate? Is an automatically activated standby power source available? Is the equalization capacity adequate? Is aerated flow equalization present? Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months? Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities? Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times? Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit? Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably? Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage? Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use? If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house? Is the cover crop acceptable? Are buffers adequate? Is the site free of ponding/runoff? Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment acceptable? 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? Page 6 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004115 01/29/2021 Compliance Evaluation Champion Hills Property Owners Association Inc Routine Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? The system is currently switched to the NPDES discharge for the winter so irrigation patterns were not assessed. Irrigation occurs when the golf course is not in use. The facility does not have an upset pond. All upset wastewater manually diverted to the stream discharge. Champion Hills hopes to inspect the irrigation pond liner this year. The permittee may pursue additional acreage for the reuse permit. Reuse water not meeting fecal limits cannot be immediately diverted due to time required for analysis. Comment: Page 7 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFA00D1B-EC9A-4BF6-8EC5-EF673708E952 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: AFA00D1BEC9A4BF68EC5EF673708E952 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: WQ0004115_CEI ltr.docx, WQ0004115_CEI insp.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 8 Signatures: 1 Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 1 Initials: 1 Mikal Willmer AutoNav: Enabled EnvelopeId Stamping: Enabled Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 217 W. 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