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Home My WebLink AboutNC0007323_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210304ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL 5. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Brian Collie Town of Yanceyville PO Box 727 Yanceyville, NC 27379 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Qualiay March 04, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Yanceyville WTP NPDES WW Permit No. NC0007323 Caswell County Dear Permittee: On February 25th, 2021, Environmental Specialist Alex Lowe of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Yanceyville WTP. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0007323. 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. ORC Gregory Purcell was highly cooperative with the inspection, and demonstrated efficient and effective operations of the wastewater system. As discussed during this inspection, please ensure that basic operations activities are being recorded in a centralized logbook. This is a noted requirement of the NPDES permit, found in Part 2 of Section C.: "Properly and officially designated operators are fully responsible for all proper operation and maintenance of the facility, and all documentation required thereof: 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. North Caro;i au Department of Euv.rournenta' Quality I Divisor of Water Resources WinstouSaiem Regansi Office 1450 West ffsaes Mill Road, Suite 300 I WiustouSECem. North Carob 27105 336-776-9500 Sincerely, �OocuSigned by: < Low 1. mics- "- 145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS Winston-Salem Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File Laserfiche — Digital Enforcement File North Ca rosma Department of Environmental Quality I Divisiom of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regions: Office 1450 West }isaes M l Road, Su to 300 I Winston-Salem, North CaroEna 27105 336-776-9300 United States Environmental Protection Agency E PA 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 1 IN 21I I Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection I 2 LI 3 I NC0007323 111 121 21/02/25 I17 Type 1810I I I I I I Inspector Fac Type 191 S I 2011 I 1 1 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I P6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 1 7° I 1 711 172 I N I 73I 1 74 71 I I 1 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) Yanceyville WTP 1282 W Main St Yanceyville NC 27379 Entry Time/Date 09:50AM 21/02/25 Permit Effective Date 17/10/01 Exit Time/Date 10:50AM 21/02/25 Permit Expiration Date 22/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Gregory Dean Purcell/ORC/434-203-7056/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Brian Collie,PO Box 727 Yanceyville NC 27379//336-694-5431/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Sludge Handling DispoFacility 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) 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 FDocuSigned by: L-oA, ?. 5,,,,Ju- 3/4/21 145B49E225C94EA... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 3I NPDES yr/mo/day NC0007323 111 121 21/02/25 117 Inspection Type 18 [j (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On February 25th, 2021, Alex Lowe of the WSRO conducted a routine compliance inspection at Yanceyville WTP (Permit no. NC0007323). ORC Gregory Purcell was present. ORC Purcell presented well -organized records of self -monitoring data, as well as complete third -party laboratory datasets and CoC forms. Raw data was confirmed to match the data reported on corresponding DMR. ORC was unable to provide a visitation log for the wastewater system, explaining that all communication was centered in digital team communications, or face-to-face check -ins. Lowe impressed the need to keep at least minimal documentation of system operations and maintenance, and ORC Purcell immediately agreed to implement a hard -copy of an operator's notebook. Inspection of the wastewater process showed well -maintained and operated lagoons, disinfection chambers, and a clear and maintained path to the effluent outfall. No evidence of neglect or overgrowth on or around lagoons, and solids separation in the primary lagoon was evident. Observation of the outfall pipe showed notably clear effluent, and no sign of foaming or solids buildup could be observed it the outfall area. All signs point toward consistent and well -executed compliance with the permit regulations. Page# 2 Permit: NC0007323 Inspection Date: 02/25/2021 Owner - Facility: Yanceyville WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit (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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑•❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? • ❑ El El Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Spoke with ORC about operator's logbook. ORC Purcell stated that all communications regarding water treatment were through electronic messaging/email or person -to -person communication. Inspector urged ORC to begin recording any wastewater treatment information in a simple logbook to ensure ease of recall at time of inspection. ORC was immediately cooperative and started a hard -copy logbook that day. Page# 3 Permit: NC0007323 Inspection Date: 02/25/2021 Owner - Facility: Yanceyville WTP 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? Comment: All areas observed at time of inspection were suitably maintained and organized. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Lagoons Yes No NA NE Type of lagoons? Anaerobic # Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 2 Are lagoons operated in? Series # 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Lagoons and dikes were well maintained, with no signs of orpotential for structural failure. First lagoon contained notably higher levels of solids of second lagoon, indicating the gravity -fed settling and decanting system was operating properly. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? El ❑ • El Page# 4 Permit: NC0007323 Inspection Date: 02/25/2021 Owner - Facility: Yanceyville WTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Comment: Two contact chambers were observed to be in good repair and filled with a small stack of backup tablets. Tops of tubes were covered to keep rainwater out. ORC stated that the tablets are checked on and replaced about twice per week. 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: Sampling is performed as a grab directly from outfall pipe into the reservior. 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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent water was observed to be clear and free of solids. No indications of foam or solids buildup were present at the outfall pipe. Page# 5