NC0023353_Inspection_20130903

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
September 3, 2013
H Goldston Womble •
Town of White Lake
P.O. Box 7250
White Lake, NC 28337
SUBJECT: August 28, 2013 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of White Lake
White Lake WWTP
Permit No: NC0023353
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Frush:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on
August 28, 2013. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Environmental Senior
Specialist, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
NC0023353. As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent
NPDES Permit compliance.
Comments
• Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
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• All records and log books appeared to be complete and current. Laboratory Data for the month of March
2013 was reviewed and no transcription errors were found when compared to the corresponding monthly
DMR.
• During the inspection of the chlorine contact chamber a hole was noted in the baffle wall just before the
effluent weir. This hole could allow some short circuiting or it could allow water to flow backwards by one
section if the post aeration blowers are in operation. The Division of Water Resources strongly
recommends that this hole be repaired as soon as possible to prevent damage from spreading.
Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301
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Mr. Frush
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September 3, 2013
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have
any questions, please call me at910-433-3327.
Sincerely,
//744
Mark Brantley
Environmental Senior Specialist
Surface Water Protection Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
cc: William E Stafford, ORC
Central Files
FayettevilleFile`

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Com Iiahne Invention tinn R e nrt
Form Approved.
OMB No: 2040 0057
Approval `expi,res 8-31-98
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Section A: National Data System Coding�(i,�e.,'PCS). ; ,;
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 I N I 2 15 I 31 NC0023353 1 11 121 13/08/28 1 17
Type Inspector Fac Type
18I C I 19I S I 20I 1I
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 166
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 "1 . 1 I.1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 ;.;; QA : =---------Reserved------------
67 I _ 1 69 . ' 701 31 71 I N I • 721 N I 731 1. 1 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 .I 80
Section B: Facility Data; , ..:,
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include,
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
White Lake WWTP .
90 E William St
Elizabethtown NC 28337
Entry Time/Date
09:30 AM • 13/08/28
Permit Effective Date
12/09/01
Exit Time/Date
11:15 AM 13/08/28
Permit Expiration Date
17/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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William E Stafford/ORC/910-862-4800/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Timothy Fleming Frush,PO Box 7250 Elizabeth Town NC Contacted
283377250//910-862-4800/9108628686 No
• Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review • Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Mark Brantley FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers - Date
Belinda S Henson d FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ 9/3/, 3
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
NC0023353
11•1 121
yr/mo/day
13/08/28 117
Inspection Type
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'Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) -
Comments
Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
All records and log books appeared to be complete and current. Laboratory Data for the month of March
2013 was reviewed and no transcription errors were found when compared to the corresponding monthly
DMR.
During the inspection of the chlorine contact chamber a hole was noted in the baffle wall just before the
effluent weir. This hole could allow some short circuiting or it could allow water to flow backwards by one
section if the post aeration blowers are in operation. The Division of Water Resources strongly
recommends that this hole be repaired as soon as possible to prevent damage from spreading.
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Permit: NC0023353
Inspection Date: 08/28/2013
Owner -.Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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:
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?
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 operator 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?
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/28/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
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?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas\
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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Permit: NC0023353
Owner - Facility.: White Lake WWTP -
Inspection Date: 08/28/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas
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?
Comment:
De -chlorination
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?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
Lagoons -
Type of lagoons?
# Number 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?
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Permit: NC0023353
Inspection Date: 08/28/2013
Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons
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: Some small areas of aquatic weeds were present but nothing excessive.
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment:
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
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 sampling performed according to the permit?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
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Permit: NC0023353
Inspection Date: 08/28/2013
Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
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:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and samplinglocation)? ■ 0 0
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Regional Inspectors' Checklist •for Field Parameters
Facility Name: White Lake VUWTP Lab
Regional Piant Inspector: Mark Brantley
NPDES #: NC0023353
Regionl'InsPector Contact #: 910-433-3327
Field Lab Certification #:
Region: Fayetteville
Lab Contact: Bill Stafford
Date: August 28, 2013
I. Check the parameter(s) performed at this site for reporting purposes.
® Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) ® Temperature (TEMP) ❑ Specific Conductivity (SC)
® PH ® Dissolved Oxygen (DO) ❑ Settleable Residue (SETT)
II. General Laboratory (note an
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exceptions in section XI)
Are instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells, etc. maintained in good condition?
Are standards, reagents and consumables used within manufacturer expiration dates?
[TRC gel standard is exempt.]
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Total Residual Chlorine meter make and model:
Hach 2700
Is a check standard analyzed each day of use? Gel Standard
/1 Yes ❑ No
What is the assigned/observed value of the daily check standard?
180ug
Is a 5-point calibration verification performed? Note date of last verification : July 2013 by
Manufacture
❑ Yes ❑ No
Alternatively, does the lab construct a linear regression, using 5.standards, to calculate
results? Note date of last calibration curve constructed:
❑ Yes ❑ No
True values: ❑ pg/L ❑ mg/L _ .
Obtained values: ❑ pg/L ❑ mg/L
What program are samples analyzed on?
Are results reported in proper units? Check one: pg/L ❑ mg/L
►1 Yes ❑ No
Are results reported between the facility's permit limit and the compliance limit of 50 pg/L?
If value is Tess than the low standard, report as "<x", where x=low standard conc.
►1 Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
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pH meter make and model:
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Is the pH meter calibrated with at least 2 buffers per mfg's instructions each day of use?
Note buffers used:4, 10
►1 Yes ❑ No
Is the pH meter calibration checked with an additional buffer each day of use? Note check
buffer used:7
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Does the check buffer read within ±0.1 S.U. of the known value?
►1 Yes ❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
►1 Yes ❑ No
Check buffer reading?
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Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
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Are sample results reported to 0.1 pH units?
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Are temperature corrections (even if zero) posted on the instrument/thermometer?
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Is a daily check standard analyzed? Note value:
Yes No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
Yes No
Are samples analyzed within 28 days of collection?
Yes No
Are results reported in pmhos/dm (some meters display equivalent pS/cm units)?
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Is the sample settled for 1 hour?
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Is the sample agitated after 45 minutes?
Are the following items documented:
Volume of sample analyzed? Note volume analyzed:
Yes No
Date and time of sample analysis (settling start time)?
Yes No
Time of agitation after 45 minutes of settling?
Yes No
Sample analysis completion (settling end time)?
Yes No
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Are results reported in ml/L?
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XI. Additional comments:
Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification program at:
DWQ Lab Certification, Chemistry Lab, Courier # 52-01-01
Electronic copies may be emailed to linda.chavis(a,ncdenr.gov.
Revision 04/20/2012