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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0031879_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 3/8/2021 - Lab CertificationWAT4'9 ,o �? r O 'C Mr. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752- �L Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources January 24, 2002 SUBJECT: Initial Laboratory Certification Inspection Dear Mr. Carver: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Water Quality Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on January 7, 2002 by Mr. Gary W. Francies. A response is not required if there were no deficiencies cited. For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800. Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Gary W. Francies sheGibl R�eg7ionalOffice JAN 2 5 ZOOZ LABORATORY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE v "' F h NZD- M Laboratory Section N. C. Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 FAX: 919-733-6241 Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/lab i LABORATORY NAME: ADDRESS: CERTIFICATE#: DATE OF INSPECTION: TYPE OF INSPECTION: EVALUATOR(S): ON -SITE INSPECTION REPORT City of Marion WVVfP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752 2007 1 /07/02 Initial Gary Francies LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: I. INTRODUCTION: Larry Carver, Tony West, Tamera Dawsey This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples. II. GENERAL COMMENTS: This is .a new laboratory. The lab has developed bench sheets, logs, and forms. All equipment and reagents needed to analyze the samples, .for which certification is being sought, has been obtained. Performance evaluation samples have been ordered. A Quality assurance document, including method standard operating procedures, has been prepared. III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, and COMMENTS: No deficiencies were noted. IV. PAPER TRAIL: There was no data to review at this time. V. CONCLUSION: The laboratory staff has done a very good job of preparing the lab for certification. Upon receiving acceptable results on the performance evaluation samples and payment of the appropriate fees, it is recommended that certification should be issued. Approximately three months after obtaining certification another inspection will be conducted Report prepared by: Gary Francies Date:.1/14/02 o`'�� wRrF,�QG r D. _a y t 614 Mr.. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752- Michael F Easley, Governor William G Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W Klimek, P E Director Division of Water Quality 21 November 2006 d DEC - 4 90T LARMITORY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONLI OFFICE SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Renewal Dear Mr. Carver. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215-.3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200,..0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact your assigned inspector, Gary Francies, at 828-296-4677 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Pat Donnelly Branch Manager Enclosure cc: Gary Francies Asheville Regional Office NpOng r hCarolina aiirra!!� Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Ralcigh, NC 27699-1623 Plione (919)733-3908 Customer Service Internet: n,%vxv.dwglah.org Location: 4405 Rcedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Fax (919) 733-6241 1-877.623-6748 An Equal Oppoddnity/Alfirmalive Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143.215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800. 'w `,, ;, VIOL CITY OF MARION WWTP Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for compliance with NPDES effluent surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December31, 2007 Certificate No. 614 , Pat Donnelly Attachment North Carolina WastewaterlGroundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing Lab Name: City of Marion WWTP Certificate Number. 614 Address: P O. Box 700 Effective Date: 01/01/2007 Marion, NC 28752- Expiration Date: 12/31/2007 Date of Last Amendment: The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H 0801), is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below CERTIFIED PARAMETERS INORGANICS SOD Sid Method 5210E RESIDUAL CHLORINE Sid Method 4500 Cl G COLIFORM FECAL Sid Method 9222D (MF) CONDUCTIVITY Sid Method 2510B DISSOLVED OXYGEN Sid Method 4500 O G AMMONIA NITROGEN Std Method 4500 NH3 D pH Sid Method 4500 H B RESIDUE SETTLEABLE Sid Method 254OF RESIDUE SUSPENDED Std Method 2540D TEMPERATURE Sid Method 2550B TURBIDITY Sid Method 2130E VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION Option 1: Reduction in Volatile Solids Optlon 4: Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate Option 12: Raising the pH of Domestic Septage r This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology. and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth In 15A NCAC 2H 08D7 � W ATF _ . Michael F. Easley Governor rWilliam G. Ross, Jr., Secretary / North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office February 16, 2004 614 MR. LARRY CARVER CITY OF MARION WWTP P.O. BOX 700 MARION, NC 28752 Dear Mr. Carver: - - Your letter, received February 2, 2004, concerning corrective actions for your analytical procedures has been reviewed. The quality control measures taken in reference to the comments - cited in the January 2, 2004 inspection report are acceptable. This report does not attempt to comprehensively address all certification requirements prescribed in the North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H .0800), promulgated methods, and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 136). It is the responsibility of the certified laboratory to address any required changes in Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification application information, and ,to correct the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual when requirements of the above cited codes are. not in -compliance. If a future inspection should. reveal that the deficiencies/requirements cited in the inspection report were not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .'0800. Thank you again for your cooperation during the inspection. Contact us at 828-251-6208 ext. 285 if you have any questions or need additional information regarding our requirements. Sincerely, Gary Francies Laboratory Section Water Quality Section, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-2414 Telephone: 828/251-6208 Fax: 828/251-6452 Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 1 !I FF C g c i GCH F MARION � G .0. rawer 700 OFFICE OF THEWASTE - No th Carolina 28752 PLANT EATMENT n, SUPERVISOR LArORAiORY S .��� ASF!EV!LlE REGI0N 1. OFFICE. — �—January, 27, 2004 To: James Meyer RECEIVED ENR/DWQ Laboratory Section Environmental Sciences Branch FEB — 2 2004 Div. of Water Quality NCDENR vronmental Sclenm Brans Subject: Laboratory Maintenance Inspection Laboratory # 614 City of Marion Corpening Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Mr. Meyer In response to the Lab deficiencies noted on the inspection report on January 2, 2004 We have made immediate changes in order to correct the following. III a Catawba WWTP field parameters The bench sheet was amended to clearly document the time of sample collection And analysis. III b Ammonia Nitrogen A laboratory control standard is now being utilized with each daily sample. The Lcs is from a second source and is of a mid range concentration. 2.5mg/l c. The calibration verification standard now being analyzed is of mid range 2.5mg/1 The meter is being calibrated with standards from 0.1 to 5.0 mg/1 III d Fecal Coliform Since the date of the inspection, comparison testing for new membrane filters has Has been conducted using corpening creek influent to create five positive samples With a colony count between 20 to 60 colonies. No other comparison tests have Been needed, but the same procedure for filters and media will be followed as The lab has received required new lots. All of the above was immediately changed in order to comply with all regulations and I would like to say that it's a pleasure working with the laboratory section and if you need any further data or info please let us know. Lariy Carver, ')FvkTP Supervisor s January 12, 2005 614 Mr. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752- Michnel F Easley, Governor William G Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Deportment orEnvironment and Natural Resources SUBJECT: Corrected Certificate —All parameters changed to Standard Dear Mr. Carver: Alan W Klimek, P E Director Division or Water Quality 331JJO 1VN01938 31lIA3HSV N01103S A601H808v1 2005 Z l N VP is.20'q F&I__ Enclosed is a corrected certificate that includes the change of the parameter(s), to the 2& Edition of Standard Methods. The same requirements applying to your present certification are applicable to the corrected parameter change(s). Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Contact us at 919-733-3908, if you have questions or need additional information_ Sincerely, 11-1 �- / 1A James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Gary Francies IMP N"pW�iCarolina ✓ atura!!il Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center; Rnleigli, NC 27699-1623 4405 Ready Crack Road; Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone (919) 733.3908 / FAX (919) 733.6241 / Internet: www.dwqlab org An Equal Oppodunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper Michael F Easley, Governor William G Ross Jr, Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W Klimek, P E Director Division or Water Quality ,January 10, 2005 614 Mr. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752- SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection Dear Mr. Carver: Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on December 12 & 17, 2004 by Mr. Gary Francies. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within thirty days of receipt, please supply this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments and/or recommendations were corrected.. If the deficiencies cited in the enclosed report are not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended. For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H AN.. Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection are included per your request_ Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an electronic copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional information please contact us at 919-733-3908. Enclosure Sincerely, James W. Meyer Laboratory Section �1 �Dn c;1r;7 :JV LABORATORY St ,TION ASHEVINUE REGIONAL OFFICE Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 4405 Reedy Creek Road; Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone (919) 733-3909 / FAX (919) 733-2496 / Internet: twrw dwqlab org NoOnrrtltCarol ina NalitivI1lf An Equal Opporlunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper R On -Site Inspection Report LABORATORY NAME: ADDRESS: CERTIFICATE NO: DATE OF INSPECTION: TYPE OF INSPECTION: EVALUATOR: LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: INTRODUCTION: City of Marion WWTP P.O Box 700 Marion, NC 28752 614 12/14/04, 12/17/04 Maintenance Gary Francies Mr. Larry Carver, Ms, Revonda Carter, Mr. Lee Estes This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples. ll. GENERAL COMMENTS: The staff is congratulated for doing a good job of maintaining the laboratory program. The facility analyzes samples for the Corpening Creek WWTP, the Catawba River WWTP, and the City's WTP, The laboratory is spacious and well equipped. All equipment is well maintained. Records are well kept and most data appeared accurate. Some further quality control procedures need to be implemented. III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Total Residual Chlorine -Catawba River WWTP and WTP NOTE: The WTP has just been issued a new permit requiring low level chlorine analyses. It is anticipated that both WWTPs will be receiving new permits in the next few months that will also require low level testing. New permits provide for an 18 month period to come into compliance. COMMENT: The facilities do not have meters capable of reading to low concentrations. At the present time pocket colorimeters are used. The laboratory has begun the process of budgeting for and obtaining the items needed. The Corpening Creek facility may also need some equipment upgrades to perform the low level analyses. REQUIREMENT: Each facility must have glassware, chemicals, supplies, equipment, and a source of distilled or deionized water that will meet the minimum criteria of the approved methodologies. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H ,0805 (g) (4). REQUIREMENT: In accordance with the directive from this division, a hand held pocket colorimeter will be allowed to have a minimum reporting limit of 100 ug/I. For any facilities with a limit less than this, the analysis must be performed with a spectrophotometer. Ref: Division of Water Quality letter dated August 14, 2001. Page 2 Ammonia Nitrogen A. COMMENT. A few instances of the concentration of the blank being very near and one instance of the blank being greater than the concentration of the low standard were noted. The signal reading (absorbance value) for the low standard is not sufficiently greater than the blank. This makes the Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL) or reporting limit questionable due to unviable signal readings. REQUIREMENT: North Carolina policy requires the concentration of the blank must not exceed approximately 50% of the PQL. The lab must obtain a signal in which the constituent concentration in reagent water is 2(1.645) s above the mean of blank analyses (Lower Limit of Detection). The constituent concentration that produces a signal sufficiently greater than the blank, that it can be detected within specified limits, by good laboratories, during routine operating conditions, is the Limit of Quantitation. Typically it is the concentration that produces a signal 10s above the reagent water blank signal. In most cases, this requires an absorbance value greater than ,005 units, preferably greater than .010 units. Ref: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 1010 C. And 1030 E. Suspended Residue B. COMMENT. Occasionally, sufficient sample volume is not analyzed to obtain the method required weight gain. A maximum volume of 500 mi is generally used. A few instances of a smaller volume than 500 mi were noted where the weight gain was less than the required 1.0 mg, and the sample was reported as < 2mg/L. The value must be reported as less than the appropriate value based upon the volume used for that particular sample not based upon the maximum volume ever used of 500 mi. REQUIREMENT: When analyzing suspended residue, sufficient sample must be filtered to yield at least 1.0 mg of residue. Ref: EPA-600/4-79-020 Methods Manual, March 1983 - Method 160.2-2.IV. IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION: No paper trail was performed. V. CONCLUSIONS: Correcting the above cited comments will help this lab to produce quality data and meet certification requirements Please respond to all lettered comments. Report prepared by: Gary Francies Date: 1/4/05 Michael F Enslcy, Governor William G Ross Jr, Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W Klimek, P E Director Division or Water Quality November 15, 2004 614 Mr. Larry D. Carver c6 of -Marion V111NTP_ _ P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752- SUBJECT: Wastewater/Groundwater'Laboratory-certification-Renewal' Dear Mr, Carver. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215- .3 (a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to renew certification for your laboratory to perform specified environmental analyses required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500, 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through 0800, Enclosed for your use is a certificate describing the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, �� James W. Meyer vk Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Gary Francies LI I ScCT m " R"'fQrlA� DFFiCE I N,,or(lhCarolinu iVINVI Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 4405 Reedy Creek Road; Rnleigh, NC 27607 Phone (919) 733-3908 / FAX (919) 733-2496 ! ]ntemet• vniw dwglab org An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycledlt 0010 Post Consumer Paper Attachment North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing ab Name: City of Marion WWTP Certificate Number: 614 Address: P 0. Box 700 Effective Dale: 01101 /2005 Marion, NC 28752- Expiration Date: 12/31/2005 Date of Last Amendment: The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H 0800. Is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below ----._._._..--.--------•-------..----._....._-:. CERTIFIED PARAMETERS INORGANICS BOD Sid Method 5210E RESIDUAL CHLORINE Sid Method 4500 Cl G COLIFORM FECAL Sid Method 9222D (MF) CONDUCTIVITY Sid Method 2510B DISSOLVED OXYGEN Sid Method 4500 0 G AMMONIA NITROGEN Sid Method 4500 NH3 F pH Sid Method 4500 H 0 RESIDUE SETTLEABLE Sid Method 254OF RESIDUE SUSPENDED Sid Method 2540D TEMPERATURE Sid Method 2550E TURBIDITY Sid Method 2130B VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION Option 1: Reduction in Volatile Solids Option 4: Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate Option 12: Raising the pH of Domestic Septage This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology. and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for Infractions as set forth In 15A NCAC 2H 0807 Ov 'r \O� Michael F. Easley, Governor � y William G. Ross Jr., Secretary f— North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office February 14, 2005 614 MR. LARRY CARVER -CITY-OF M4RION WWTP-_._ _ P.O. BOX 700 MARION, NC 28752 Dear Mr. Carver: Your letter, received February 14, 2005, concerning corrective actions for your analytical procedures has been reviewed. The quality control measures taken in reference to the comments cited in the January 10, 2005 inspection report are acceptable. This report does not attempt to comprehensively address all certification requirements prescribed in the North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H .0800), promulgated methods, and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 136). It is the responsibility of the certified laboratory_to address any required changes in Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification application information, and to correct the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual when requirements of the above cited codes are not in compliance. If a future inspection should reveal that the requirements cited in the inspection report were not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800. Thank you for your time and cooperation. I can be contacted at (828) 296-4677 if you have questions. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Laboratory Section Phone (828) 296-4500 FAX (828) 299-7043 Sincerely, Gary Francies Laboratory Section 2090 US Highway 70 Internet: www.dwglab.org Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Naturally Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer `J CITY OF MARION P. O. Drawer 700 Marion, North Carolina 28752 F,b, Q, Z666- To. Jim Meyer Laboratory Section Division of Water Quality Department of Environment And Natural Resources WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT f I FEB 14 2005 S DI LABORATORY Subject-. Laboratory Inspection, 614 NPDES Permit NCO031879 City of Marion Corpening Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant McDowell County Mr. Meyer On December 12, 17, 2004 Gary Francies performed our maintenance inspection on our lab Listed below in order is our reply on how we have taken corrected actions. TOTAL .RESIDUAL CHLORINE We have submitted to the town an increase to the budget to purchase the equipment needed to correctly analize the new CL2 Iow level limits. We have contacted several vendor's to insure we are getting the equipment that is needed to assure accuracy of the analysis AMMONIA NITROGEN Upon experiencing questionable blank concentrations 3 of 14 times the analysis has been run. We are checking the quality of the deionized water. In two of the three cases DI cartridges were changed shortly after the test dates.. We are consulting with Barnstead Tech Support , they suggested that we change the ultrapure cartridge 2 times to 1 of the organic cartridges. Additionally Barnstead will run analysis on our water to determine if additional cartridges are needed to maintain the quality of our DI water. We will keep a constant check we have already purchased the cartridges needed and will change them in the order.Barnstead has recommended. In the event of a blank exceeding the approximately50% of the PQL , the blank will be re -run as a corrective measure. The other possible corrective action would be to increase the concentration of the low CITY OF MARION WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT P. O. Drawer 700 SUPERINTENDENT Marion, North Carolina 28752 standard, if the above steps do not continue to correct the problem. We have not experienced any problems on our analysis during the month of January. SUSPENDED RESIDUE A larger volume of sample is now being collected by our lab this should insure that the required yield of at least 1.0mg of residue is reached. As a corrective action the test will be rerun if at all possible, in the event that the yield is less than 1.Omg of residue. The. reported values shall be based upon the volume used, not the previous used maximum volume of the 500mils. 6�4� - Thank You, Larry Carver `'f WA L Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources rAlan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality 0 Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality January 2, 2004 614 Mr. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752- SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection Dear Mr. Carver: Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on December 11, 2003 by Mr. Gary W. Francies. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within thirty days of receipt, please supply this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments and/or recommendations were corrected. If the deficiencies cited in the enclosed report are not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended. For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800. Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested. from this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an electronic copy of this report by email, or if you have questions or need additional information please contact us at 919-733-3908. Sincerely, James W. MeyerU Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Gary W. Francies / Asheville Regional Office J A N - 5 �00Z LABORATORY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE NCDENR N. C. Division of Water Quality Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623 (919) 733-7015 FAX: (919) 733-6241 LABORATORY NAME: ADDRESS: CERTIFICATE NO: DATE OF INSPECTION: TYPE OF INSPECTION: EVALUATOR: LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: I. INTRODUCTION: On -Site Inspection Report City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752 614 12/11 /03 Maintenance Gary Francies Mr. Larry Carver, Ms. Revonda Carter This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples. II. GENERAL COMMENTS: The staff is congratulated for doing a good job of maintaining the laboratory program. The facility analyzes samples from the Corpening Creek WWTP, Catawba WWTP, and the city's WTP. The laboratory is of adequate size and well equipped. All equipment is well maintained. Records are .well kept and most data appeared accurate. Some further quality control procedures need to be implemented. III. DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Catawba WWTP — Field parameters A. COMMENT: The time of sample collection/analysis is not clearly documented. REQUIREMENT: Data pertinent to each analysis must be maintained for five years. Certified data must consist of date collected, time collected, samples site, sample collector, and sample analysis time. The field benchsheets must provide a space for the signature of the analyst, and proper units of measure for all analyses. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (g) (1). Ammonia nitrogen Note: Since the last inspection the laboratory has switched from the spectrophotometer to the ion electrode method. B. COMMENT: A laboratory control standard (LCS) is not analyzed. REQUIREMENT: Analyze one known standard in addition to .calibration standards each day samples are analyzed to document accuracy. This laboratory control standard must be from a second source. It is recommended that this laboratory control standard, like the calibration verification standard, has a mid -range concentration and not vary by more than ± 10%. If it does the analysis is out of control. The analysis must be terminated and the problem corrected. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (7) (B), (F), and Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 1020 B.3 C. COMMENT: The calibration verification standard (CVS) is not of a mid -range concentration. Page 2 — NOTE: Currently the meter is calibrated over a range of 0.1 to 10 mg/I and the CVS has a concentration of 1.0 mg/I. REQUIREMENT: For analyses that require a series of standards, a mid -range standard must be analyzed with each group of samples to verify the standard curve. When the mid -range standard varies by more than ± 10%, or is outside the established control limits, whichever is lower, the analysis is out of control. The analysis must be terminated and the problem corrected. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (7) (F) and (1). RECOMMENDATION: Since the concentrations of the majority of the samples is low and rarely exceeds 5.0 mg/l, it is recommended that the meter be calibrated with standards from 0.1 to 5.0 mg/l. The concentration of the CVS would then be approximately 2.5 mg/I. Fecal coliform D. COMMENT: No comparison test is conducted before a new lot of consumables are put into use. NOTE: Comparison testing is performed when new filters and pads are obtained but not new media. REQUIREMENT: It is required that when a new lot of culture medium, pads, or membrane filters is to be used, a comparison of the current lot in use, (reference lot) against the new lot (test lot), be made. As. a minimum, make single analyses on five positive samples. Ref: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 9020 B.3d. (page 9-7) RECOMMENDATION: The concentrations of the majority. of the samples used for the comparison test are low and usually 20-60 colonies are not obtained. It is recommended that a culture positive sample that a dilution yielding 20-60 colonies be used for the comparison test. IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION: A review of data was conducted. This consisted of comparing laboratory bench sheets and contract lab reports to Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to this Division. Data were reviewed for the Corpening Creek WWTP, Catawba WWTP, and the city's WTP for September 2003. No errors were noted. It appears the facility is doing a good job of accurately transcribing data. V. CONCLUSIONS: Correcting the above cited comments and implementing the recommendations will help this lab to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please respond to all lettered comments. Report prepared by: Gary Francies Date: 12/12/03 �OF W A TFRQ ' Michael F. Easley �O G Governor rWilliam G. Ross, Jr., Secretary >_ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of.Water Quality Asheville Regional Office August 23, 2002 614 MR. LARRY CARVER CITY OF MARION WWTP P.O. BOX 700 MARION, NC 28752 Dear Mr. Carver: Your letters, received August 14 and 20, 2002, concerning corrective actions for your analytical procedures has been reviewed. The quality control measures taken in reference to the comments cited in the August 1, 2002 inspection report are acceptable with the following clarification. Your response to Comment E., concerning the use of the incorrect reagent at the WTP for the measurement of Total Residual Chlorine, not Free Chlorine, was not completely clear. I am assuming that the DPD for Total Residual Chlorine is now used. Also, We have received and reviewed the information you provided for the ammonia nitrogen comparative results performed in your laboratory. The results are acceptable for the requirements of your laboratory certification. This report does not attempt to comprehensively address all certification requirements prescribed in the North Carolina Administrative Code (15A NCAC 2H .0800), promulgated methods, and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 136). It is the responsibility of the certified laboratory to address any required changes in Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification application information, and to correct the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and the Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual when requirements of the above cited codes are not in compliance. If a future inspection should reveal that the deficiencies/requirements cited in the inspection report were not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0800. Thank you again for your cooperation during the inspection. Contact us at 828-251-6208 ext. 285 if you have any questions or need additional information regarding our requirements. Sincerely, Gary Francies Laboratory Section cc: James W,_Meyer Asheville Re�gionall OffNCOENR Water Quality Section, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801-2414 Telephone: 828/251-6208 Customer Service Fax:. 828/251-6452 1 800 623-7748 W A rF Michael F. Easley, Governor \OHO William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Df_ anent of Environment and Natural Resources � Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director = Division of Water Quality o � August 1, 2002 614 Mr. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. BOX 700 Marion, NC 28752- SUBJECT: Laboratory Certification Maintenance Inspection Dear Mr. Carver: _ � 1 5 c, w } .1u U IABOR�1 f1RY gcjkoN c Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on June 24, 2002 by Mr. Gary W. Francies. Where deficiencies are cited in this report, a response is required as well as for all lettered comments and/or recommendations. Within thirty days of receipt, please supply this office with a written item for item description of how these deficiencies, comments and/or recommendations were corrected. If the deficiencies cited in the enclosed report are not corrected, enforcement actions will be recommended. For certification maintenance, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC for 2H .0800. Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be requested from this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. Please contact us at 919-73373908, if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, a�4 . James W. Meyer Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: Gary W. Francies Asheville Regional Office NCDENR Laboratory Section N. C. Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 FAX: 919-733-6241 Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/lab ON -SITE INSPECTION REPORT LABORATORY NAME: ADDRESS: CERTIFICATE #: DATE OF INSPECTION: TYPE OF INSPECTION: EVALUATOR(S): LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: I. INTRODUCTION: City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752 614 6/24/02 Maintenance Gary Francies Tamra Dawsey, Tony West This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples. II. GENERAL COMMENTS: The laboratory is spacious and well equipped. All equipment is well maintained. Records are well kept and most data appeared accurate. The staff has done a very good job of implementing the laboratory program. The laboratory is analyzing samples for the Corpening Creek WWTP, the Catawba River WWTP, and the city's Water Treatment Plant. On site testing at the latter two facilities is also being performed under the laboratory's certification. Some further quality control procedures need to be implemented. III. _ DEFICIENCIES, REQUIREMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, and COMMENTS: Quality Control -Duplicates COMMENT: Control limits for duplicate analyses, based upon the laboratory's data, have not been established yet. The lab is just now compiling enough data points to be able to do this. The staff was beginning to work with the data to establish limits. This needs to be completed. REQUIREMENT: Control limits for duplicate sample analyses must be established. No firm acceptance values have been established, documented, or evaluated. against results obtained on analyses. The results obtained should. be documented on the bench sheet and evaluated against the acceptance criteria. Any samples not meeting the criteria must be reanalyzed if possible. If this is not possible, the data must be flagged on the laboratory reports and Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) as all quality control requirements not met. REQUIREMENT: Each laboratory shall develop and maintain a document outlining the analytical quality control practices used for the parameters included in their certification. Supporting records shall be maintained as evidence that these practices are being effectively carried out. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 Page 2 Fecal Coliform A. COMMENT: Insufficient comparison testing is conducted before a new lot of consumables are put into use. REQUIREMENT: It is required that when a new lot of culture medium, pads, or membrane filters is to be used, a comparison of the current lot in use, (reference lot) against the new lot (test lot), be made. As a minimum, make single analyses on five positive samples. Ref: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 9020 B.3d.(page 9-7) COMMENTS: One positive culture, for each material, was analyzed when a new lot number of media and filters were put into use. No comparison testing was performed when a new lot number of media pads were put into use. Suspended Residue B. COMMENT: Sufficient sample volume is not always analyzed to obtain the method required weight gain. A maximum volume of 200 ml is generally used. The lab's application on file indicates a reporting limit of 1.0 mg/I. This reporting limit must be changed to 5.0 mg/I if a maximum sample volume of 200 mis is to be continued. If a larger sample volume is to be filtered, the application needs to be updated to reflect the appropriate reporting limit. In instances where the weight gain is less than the required 1.0 mg, the value must be reported as less than the appropriate value based upon the volume used. REQUIREMENT: When analyzing suspended residue, sufficient sample must be filtered to yield at least 1.0 mg of residue. Ref: EPA-600/4-79-020 Methods Manual, March 1983 - Method 160.2-2.IV. Ammonia Nitrogen C. COMMENT: The lab has not completed the ammonia distillation comparison study. REQUIREMENT: Laboratories shall analyze initially four samples distilled and undistilled from each discharge and, thereafter, analyze two samples a year from each effluent. Additional .samples must be analyzed comparatively if the above samples results do not indicate approximately the same values for distilled and undistilled samples. Ref: Federal Register, July 1, 1995 40 CFR 136; Ammonia Footnote 6. COMMENTS: The lab sent the required four samples to its contract lab for the comparison study, but only received back the results from three samples. Those results were acceptable. The lab tried to get the fourth set but has been unsuccessful so far. If the data can not be obtained another sample must be done to complete the comparison study. Please submit the results of the fourth sample to this office for review. Catawba River WWTP -Total Residual Chlorine D. COMMENT: A mid -range calibration verification standard is not always analyzed. REQUIREMENT: For analyses that require a series of standards, a mid -range standard must be analyzed with each group of samples to verify the standard curve. When the mid -range standard varies by more than t 10%, or is outside the established control limits, whichever is lower, the analysis is out of control. The analysis must be terminated and the problem corrected. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (7) (F) and (1). f Page 3 COMMENT: The lab has been analyzing a calibration verification standard for the field meter once per week, not each day samples are analyzed as required. City of Marion WTP — Total-Residual"Chl&ine ' - E. COMMENT: Free Chlorine "is being measured not Total Residual Chlorine as required by the permit. REQUIREMENT: The proper reagents must be used in,the analysis. Ref: Federal Register, 40 CFR- 136.3, July 1, 1995. F. COMMENT: Sample holding times are not documented. Currently the time samples are collected is documented but not the time of analysis. Both must be documented to show that the holding time has been met. REQUIREMENT: All samples must be analyzed within the EPA approved holding time of fifteen minutes. Ref: Federal Register, 40 CFR-136.3, July 1, 1995. REQUIREMENT: Supporting records shall be maintained as evidence that these practices are being effectively carried out. All analytical records must be available for a period of five years. Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (7) and (a) (7) (G). G. COMMENT: The photometer for residual chlorine has not had the internal calibration curve verified across the range of the meter with five standards. REQUIREMENT: A verification of the internal calibration curve must be performed annually. This is performed by verifying the readings of five standards. The concentrations of the five standards should bracket the concentration of the samples analyzed. One of the standards should have a concentration equal to or below the lower reporting concentration. It is recommended that the values obtained not vary by more than 10% of the known value for standards greater than 50µg/L and 25% of the true value for standards less than 50µg/L. If the stored program readings vary by more than the above acceptance criteria, the stored calibration program should not be used for quantitation until troubleshooting is carried out to determine and correct the source of error. Ref: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 4500-CI G., Method 1020E Quality Control (5) page 1-5and Method 1070D 2. H. COMMENT: A mid -range calibration verification standard is not analyzed. REQUIREMENT: See requirement for Comment D above. City of Marion WTP — pH I. COMMENT: Sample holding times are not documented. Currently the time samples are collected is documented but not the time of analysis. Both must be documented to show that the holding time has been met. REQUIREMENT: See requirement for Comment F above. J. COMMENT: The laboratory is not analyzing a third buffer as a quality control check. REQUIREMENT: For routine work, use a pH meter accurate and reproducible to 0.1 pH units with a range of 0 to 14 and equipped with a temperature compensation adjustment. Analyze a third buffer below pH 10, approximately three pH units different from the second. The reading should be within 0.1 4. Page 4 units of true value. The results of the third buffer must be documented. Ref: Standard Methods, 18th Edition - Method 4500 - H+ B (2) and (4) (a) and Ref: 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (7). COMMENTS: The permit no longer requires pH to be reported. The facility has been voluntarily reporting these data. If they continue to do so the above two items -must be done. IV. PAPER TRAIL: A review of data was conducted. This consisted of comparing laboratory bench sheets and contract lab reports to DMRs submitted to this Division. Data were reviewed for all three facilities for these months: February and March 2002. No errors were noted. It appears the facility is doing a - good job of accurately transcribing data. V. CONCLUSION: This laboratory is doing a good job overall. Correcting the above items should help to produce quality data and meet certification requirements. Please submit a written reply to all lettered comments. Report prepared by: Gary Francies Date: 7/5/02 `NATF9 Michael F. Easley, Governor Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary �O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources DLU &-1 Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Water Quality February 28, 2002 614 - Mr. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752 SUBJECT: Additional Parameter Certification RESIDUE SETTLEABLE Std Method 2540F VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION Option 4: Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate Dear Mr. Carver: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to certify your laboratory to perform additional analytical parameter(s). This change to your certification is effective February 28, 2002. Enclosed is an amended certificate that includes the new parameter(s). The same ,requirements applying to your present certification are applicable to the new parameter addition(s). Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is -certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Contact us at (919) 733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. SWT:jwm Enclosure cc James W. Meyer Gary W. Francies N.ifle... ,Mona •, �Lce Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Laboratory Section Chief 0 d MARL - 5 U-JU LABORATORY SECTION ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE NCDENR Laboratory Section N. C. Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 FAX: 919-733-6241 Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.usllab i 4. -4 Attachment I North- Carolina.Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing Lab Name: City of Marion WWTP Certificate Number: 614 Address: P.O. Box 700 Effective Date: 02/04/2002 Marion, NC 28752- . Expiration Date: 12/31/2002 Date of Last Amendment: 02/28/2002 The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below. .....-.-- - - - — ------------ -- ----- -- — -- - - - - --- _ ._ ---- -- — - CERTIFIED PARAMETERS - - INORGANICS BOD . Std Method 52108 RESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 CI G COLIFORM FECAL Std Method 9222D (MF) CONDUCTIVITY Std Method 2510E DISSOLVED OXYGEN Std Method 4500 0 G AMMONIA NITROGEN Std Method 4500 NH3 C pH Std Method 4500 H B RESIDUE SETTLEABLE Std Method 2540F RESIDUE SUSPENDED Std Method 2540D TEMPERATURE Std Method 2550B TURBIDITY Sid Method 2130B VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION Option 1: Reduction in Volatile Solids Option 4: Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate Option 12: Raisingthe pH of Domestic Septage This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 2H.0807. s. a - �OF W ATF9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary a G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources �2 Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. --� Acting Director O 'C Division of Water Quality February 6, 2002. 614 Mr. Larry D. Carver City of Marion WWTP P.O. Box 700 Marion, NC 28752- U U L' Lp,�, FEB 1 2 EWE ASHEVi � E REG ONALTION OFFICE SUBJECT: Initial Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Dear Mr. Carver: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in accordance with the provisions of NC GS 143-215.3(a) (10), 15 NCAC 2H .0800, is pleased to certify your laboratory to perform specified environmental analysis required by EMC monitoring and reporting regulations 15 NCAC 2B .0500 and 2H .0900 and 2L .0100, .0200, .0300, and 2N .0100 through .0800. A certificate acknowledging the certification of your laboratory is enclosed for your use. The certificate describes the requirements and limits of your certification. Please review this certificate to insure that your laboratory is certified for all parameters required to properly meet your certification needs. Please contact us at 919-733-3908 if you have questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Steve W. Tedder Chief, Laboratory Section Enclosure cc: James W. Meyer Gary W. Francies � ni a KI �ic�'eT� ♦�FT,E NCDEN:R Laboratory Section N. C. Division of Water Quality 1623 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 (919) 733-3908 FAX: 919-733-6241 Internet: www.esb.enr.state.nc.us/lab STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 143-215.3 (a) (1), 143-215.3 (a)(10) and NCAC 2H.0800: TAT a CITY OF MARION WWTP Is hereby certified to perform environmental analysis as listed on Attachment I and report monitoring data to DWQ for . compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. By reference 15A NCAC 2H .0800 is made a part of this certificate. This certificate does not guarantee validity of data generated, but.indicates the methodology, equipment, quality control procedures, records, and -proficiency of the laboratory have been examined and found to be acceptable. This certificate shall be valid until December 31, 2002 Certificate No. 614 Steve W. Tedder Lab Name:. Address: Attachment I North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Certified Parameters Listing City of Marion WWTP Certificate Number: P.O. Box 700 Effective Date: Marion, NC 28752- Expiration Date: Date of Last Amendment: 614 02/04/2002 12/31 /2002 The above named laboratory, having duly met the requirements of 15A NCAC 21-1.0800, is hereby certified for the measurement of the parameters listed below. CERTIFIED PARAMETERS INORGANICS BOD Std Method 5210B RESIDUAL CHLORINE Std Method 4500 Cl G COLIFORM FECAL Std Method 9222D (MF) CONDUCTIVITY Std Method 2510E DISSOLVED OXYGEN Std Method 4500 O G AMMONIA NITROGEN Std Method 4500 NH3 C pH Std Method 4500 H B RESIDUE SUSPENDED Std Method 2540D TEMPERATURE Std Method 2550E TURBIDITY Std Method 2130B VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION Option 1: Reduction in Volatile Solids Option 12: Raising the pH of Domestic Septage This certification requires maintance of an acceptable quality assurance program, use of approved methodology, and satisfactory performance on evaluation samples. Laboratories are subject to civil penalties and/or decertification for infractions as set forth in 15A NCAC 21-1.0807.