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Home My WebLink AboutNCG590002_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210224ROY COOPER Grnerinr- MICHAEL S. REGAN .Seer'rfary S. DANIEL SMITH Ui; Cl for Thomas Richards, Mayor Town of Bailey PO Box 6260 Bailey, North Carolina 27807 To Whom It May Concern, NORTH CAROUNA Environmental Qualify February 24, 2021 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Bailey Well #1 & Well #2 Permit Numbers.: NCG590001 NCG590002 Nash County On February 12, 2021, Erin Deck of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a site inspection at the subject facilities. The assistance of Mr. William Lamm with Envirolink Inc, was appreciated during the inspection. Below is a list of findings developed from the inspection and subsequent file review: Town of Bailey Well #I: NCG590001 1. The Certificate of Coverage (COC) became effective on August 01, 2019 and expires July 31, 2024. 2. A cursory review of lab data and discharge monitoring report (DMR) data showed consistent reporting of results. 3. During the inspection, the dechlorination and discharge pipe could not be located. Please provide the location of the dechlorination unit as well as the location of the discharge i e. Please also explain where effluent sampling, is being conducted. 4. During the inspection it was noted that the lagoon contained excessive vegetation growth, The lagoon should be maintained to allow for the required storage and treatment. 5. Please explain how flow is being calculated for this facility. Town of Bailey Well #2: NCG590002 6. The Certificate of Coverage (COC) became effective on August 01, 20I9 and expires July 31, 2024. North Carolina Department of Ertviranmcntal Quality Division of Water Rcsources Ralcigh Regional Office . 3800 Barrett Brivc Raleigh, North Carolina 2i609 araw�rmn �:m+.anm.f.Y Ouu:�\ �� 910 791,1200 7. A cursory review of lab data and discharge monitoring report (DMR) data showed consistent reporting of results. 8. Vegetation was noted on the filter bed surfaces. Please ensure that the filter media is being maintained as required by the permit. 9. No adverse impacts were noted to the receiving waters on the day of the inspection. Our database lists William Lamm as the Operator in Responsible charge (ORC) and Anthony Branch as Backup ORC for both pen -nits. Please confirm that this information is correct. You are required to respond in writing to items 3 and 5 within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Please submit required_ materials to: Erin Deck Eri n. Deck6a ncd enn uov or 3800 Barrett Drive 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 You are reminded to contact this office of any situation that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. if you have any questions please contact Erin Deck at (919) 791-4200 or via email Erin.Deck(c_r�,ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, x Vanessa E. Manuel Assistant Regional Supervisor Division of Water Resources - Raleigh Regional Office Department of Environmental Quality Apachmcnls• EPA Compliance Inspection Repon Cc: Laserfiche United States Environmental Prolection 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/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 jr4 1 2 LJ 3 NCG590001 111 121 21/02/12 117 181 r L� I l 191 S I 201 IJ J L 21 g Inspection Work Days Fa0ity Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA — Reserved— --- 67 701 I 71I ty] 72 I ti 1 73f I 74 7 80 LJ LJ L�J Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry TmelDale Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 09:15AM 21/02/12 19/09/01 Bailey Well #1 WfP Exit TimelDate Permit Expiration Date Elm St Well #1 Bailey NC 27807 09:30AM 21/02/12 24/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representalive(s)mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 William Edward Lamm1ORC1252-235A900/ Name, Address of Responsible OfcialfritlelPhone and Fax Number Owen Strickland,6260 Main St Bailey NC 2780711252-235-4977/2522355762 Contacted Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & maintenar 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate 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) AgencylOfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date Erin M Deck�]] DWRIRRO WQ1919-7911A2001 19 Feb 2021 &on ! r r Lclr' Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dale �, ! EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type (Cont ) 31 NCG590001 I11 1 21/02112 17 1 s 1 I Section D. Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Town of Bailey Well #1: NCG590001 1. The Certificate of Coverage (COC) became effective on August 01, 2019 and expires July 31, 2024 2. A cursory review of lab data and discharge monitoring report (DMR) data showed consistent reporting of results. 3. During the inspection, the dechlorination and discharge pipe could not be located. Please provide the location of the dechlorination unit as well as the location of the discharge pipe. Please also explain where effluent sampling is being conducted. 4. During the inspection it was noted that the lagoon contained excessive vegetation growth. The lagoon should be maintained to allow for the required storage and treatment. 5. Please explain how flow is being calculated for this facility. Page# 2 Permit: NCG590001 Owner - Facility: Bailey Well #1 WrP Inspection Date: 02/12/2021 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 ❑ ❑ O ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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 ❑ ❑ N ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Lagoons Type of lagoons? # dumber of lagoons in operation at time of visit? Are lagoons operated in? # Is a re -circulation line present? Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? Are dikes free of seepage? Are dikes free of erosion? Are dikes free of burrowing animals? # Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations? # If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? Yes No NA NE 1 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ M ❑ Cl ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: The lagood had excessive vegetation growth. no discharge pipe was observed. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE page# 3 Permit: NCG590001 Owner - Facility: Bailey Well #1 WTP Inspection Date: 02f12/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Comment: Unable to find the dechlorination for this s stem Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Unable to find the dechlorination for this system ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 United Slates Environmental Pmlection Agency Form Approved, EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section ANational Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 [, I 2 I{ I 3 I NCG590002 11 121 21/02/12 I17 18 I r- I 19 I s I 20f 2111111111111111111111111111111111.1111111_111 P6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA -----Reserved 67 701 I 711 I 72 LI N J I 731 i J74 71 1 1 1 1 I 1180 I I 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 permit Numbed 08:55AM 21102112 19109101 Bailey Well #2 WTP O'Neal St Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Bailey NC 27807 09:10AM _21102112 24/07/31 Name(s) of Onsile Representative(s)Mtles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s) other Facility Data r1J William Edward Lamm/ORC/252-235-49001 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Owen Strickland,6260 Main St Bailey NC 278071/252-235-497712522355762 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Records/Reports 0 Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Wate Section D• Summary of Find inglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signalure(s) of Inspector(s) AgencylOf icelPhone and Fax Numbers Date Erin M Deck DWRJRRO WO1919-791-42001 19 Feb 2021 ��jj fAM I►r Da� Signature ofManagement 0 A Reviewer AgencylOffcelPhone and Fax Numbers Date/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type 3I NCG590002 I11 1 21/02/12 17 18 I C I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) G. The Certificate of Coverage (COC) became effective on August 01, 2019 and expires July 31, 2024 7. A cursory review of lab data and discharge monitoring report (DMR) data showed consistent reporting of results. 8. Vegetation was noted on the filter bed surfaces. Please ensure that the filter media is being maintained as required by the permit. 9. No adverse impacts were noted to the receiving waters on the day of the inspection. Page# 2 Permit: NCG590002 Owner - Facility: Bailey Well #2 WTP Inspection Date: 02/12/2021 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 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 Cl ❑ ❑ MoMM—M-M Record Keepinq Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operatc ❑ ❑ N ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification' 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Comment: Effluent Pige Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG590002 Inspection Date: 02112/2021 Effluent Pipe Owner - Facllity: Bailey Well 02 WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ B ❑ Page#