NC0023353_Inspection_20120723

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 23, 2012
H Goldston Womble, Mayor
Town of White Lake _
PMB 7250
White Lake, NC 28337
SUBJECT: July 17, 2012 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of White Lake
White Lake WWTP
Permit No: NC0023353
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Womble:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on July 17,
2012 by Hughie White of the Fayetteville Regional Office. Mr. Bill Stafford assisted with this inspection and his
assistance was very much appreciated. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0023353.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any
questions, please call me at 910-433-3308.
Sincerely,
Hughie White
Environmental Specialist
cc: William E Stafford, ORC
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA 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 Code NPDES • yr/mo/day Inspection
1 2- 1 51 31 NC0023353 111 121 12/07/17 117
Type Inspector Fac Type
181r I .19I S I 20I
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I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I 166
Remarks
211 I I I 11' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA--------------- -Reserved---------
67I )1 69 701 I 7111 72I N I 731 1 174 751 1 1 1 I 1 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)
White Lake WWTP
90 E William St
Elizabethtown NC 28337
Entry Time/Date
11:00 AM 12/07/17
Permit Effective Date
07/02/01
Exit Time/Date
01:00 PM ' 12/07/17
Permit Expiration Date
12/01/31
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
Contacted
Timothy Fleming Frush,PO Box 7250 Elizabeth Town NC 283377250//910-862-4800/ 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 • Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Hughie White FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.708/ 7720).._
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date I�11
Belinda S Henson� FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ *1/ 7.'T li a
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
NC0023353
111 121
yr/mo/day
12/07/17
Inspection Type
17 18I CI
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
All records and log books appeared to be complete and current. The.ORC visitation log was complete and
up to date. Calibration log books appeared complete and properly maintained. Laboratory data was
reviewed and all•data that was reviewed appeared to be correct, as reported on the DMR's. The grit
removal chamber is still out of service. The bar screen was operational and appeared to be working.
properly. There was several areas in the lagoon where aquatic weeds are growing. The most significant
area of weeds was around the lagoon inlet pipe. Steps need to be taken to try to keeps this weed growth
under control. Also, it was noted during this inspection that there was a significant amount of tall weeds
(Dog Fennel) growing on the north bank of the lagoon. The weeds need to be removed as part of the
requirements of your NPDES permit for proper operation and maintenance. In the NPDES permit, Section
C. Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls, #2 states, in part, "The Permittee shall at all times
properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment control (and related appurtenances)
which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit." All
aerators in the different cells of the lagoon were operational at the time of this inspection. The effluent was
also clear.
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/17/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge n n • n
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/17/2012 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:
Grit Removal
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Date: 07/17/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Comment: The grit removal system has not been in operation very much since its
actual construction. The unit does not operate properly due to improper construction.
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons? Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in? Multicell
# Is a re -circulation line present? n ■ _n n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ n n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ■ ❑ n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? n • n n
Are dikes free of seepage? ■ n n n
Are dikes free of erosion? ■ n n n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? • n n n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations? n ■ n n
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? • n n n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? norm
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? minnn
Comment: There were several areas in the lagoon where aquatic weeds were growing
in the lagoon. The most significant amount was growing near the inlet pipe. Also, there
were quite a few excessively tall weeds growing on the inside bank of the lagoon.
These weeds need to be removed.
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: white Lake \WTP
Inspection Date: 07/17/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Comment: The generator was not tested during this inspection.
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ n n n
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ n n n
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n n
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Nnnn
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ■ n ❑ n
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ■ n n n
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ■ n n n
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? •000
# 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: The feed ratio is approximately 1 part chlorine to 2.3 part dechiorine.
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake VWVfP
Inspection Date: 07/17/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ■ n n
Is sample collected above side streams? ■ n n n
Is proper volume collected? ■ n n
Is the tubing clean? ■ n n ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n
Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ n n n
Comment: Sampler is set up on a timed collection interval.
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
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: • Sampler is set up on timed collection interval.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
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Regional Inspectors' Checklist for Field Parameters
Facility Name: L, )1 + - Lai{e,. (J (,)TP
Regional Plant Inspector: /-4 y4,"e U4,1-e,
NPDES #: /i,f c 60 g 33 53
Regional Inspector Contact #: 4'3 3 -3_308
Field Lab Certification #:
Region: FRO
Lab Contact:
Date:
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Check the parameter(s) performed at this site for reporting purposes.
[Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) Q'mperature (TEMP) ❑ Specific Conductivity (SC)
❑� H [9'Dissolved Oxygen (DO) ❑ Settleable Residue (SETT)
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General Laborator note an exce tions in section XI
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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.]
E 1'es ❑ No
[des ❑ No
Arethe:following_itemsdocumentedthArhele_applicable): _: _.. . _ -: -.
Item; : '
TRC_:.
= pH :. ^
TEMP ,,
:DO.-• :
`SC: :
'SETT . ,x
Date of sample collection*
Time of sample collection*
Sample collector's initials or signature
Date of sample analysis*
Time of sample analysis*
Analyst initials or signature
Sample location
Date and time of sample collection and analysis may be the same for in situ pr on -site measurements.
III. -, :; ;Total Residual. Chlorine
Total Residual Chlorine meter make and model: t
1-k.ck - Oirla 700
Is a check standard analyzed each day. of use? (Circle one: gel orq ci_ Standard)-)
E rVes ❑ No
What is the assigned/observed'value of the daily check standard?
Is a 5-point calibration verification performed? Note date of last verification: 5cpl-- ?Oil
E"es ❑ 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?
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Are results reported in proper units? Check one: pg/L ❑ mg/L
R"Yes ❑ No
Are results reported between the facility's permit limit and the compliance limit of 50 pg/L?
If value is less than the low standard, report as "<x", where x=low standard conc.
❑✓Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
❑'Yes, ❑ No
pH meter make and model:
i l,(k., pH II.�>rit}
Is the pH meter calibrated with at least 2 buffers per mfg's instructions each day of use?
Note buffers used:
❑'Yes ❑ No
'Is the pH meter calibration checked with an additional buffer each day of use? Note check
buffer used: i,
[TYes ❑ No
Does the check buffer read within ±0.1 S.U. of the known value?
I Yes ❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
E2'j:es ❑ No
Check buffer reading?
g'Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
C1'Yes ❑ No
Are sample results reported to 0.1 pH units?
Ea -Yes ❑ No

1/,' ::: ,Temperature:
1/11),at instrument(s) is used to measure temperature? Check all that apply: L pH meter
aDO meter Conductivity meter Digital thermometer LI Glass thermometer
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Is the instrument/thermometer calibration checked at least annually against a NIST
traceable or NIST certified thermometer? 54-i
2-Sfes No
Are temperature corrections (even if zero) posted on the instrument/thermometer?
Eries
No
Are samples measured in situ or on -site? [REQUIRED - there is no holding time for
temperature]
N'Yes
No
Are sample results reported in degrees C?
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No
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DO meter make and model:
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Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed each day of use?
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No
Are the following items documented:
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Meter calibration?
Kyes
Lil No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
Eyes
LI No
Are results reported in mg/L?
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No
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Conductivity meter make and model:
Is the meter calibrated daily according to the manufacturer's instructions? Note standard
used (this is generally a one -point calibration):
LI Yes
LI No
Is a daily check standard analyzed? Note value:
11111 Yes
Lil No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
LI Yes
LI No
Are samples analyzed within 28 days of collection?
LI Yes
LI No
Are results reported in pmhos/cm (some meters display equivalent pS/cm units)?
Lil
Yes
LJ No
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Does the laboratory have an Imhoff Cone in good condition?
LI Yes LI No
Is the sample settled for 1 hour?
LI Yes Lil
No
Is the sample agitated after 45 minutes? •
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Yes LI No
Are the following items documented:
Volume of sample analyzed? Note volume analyzed: .
Yes LI No
Date and time of sample analysis (settling start time)?
LI Yes LI No
Time of agitation after 45 minutes of settling?
LI Yes LI No
Sample analysis completion (settling end time)?
LI Yes LI No
Are samples analyzed within 48 hours of collection?
LI Yes LI No
Are results reported in ml/L?
LI Yes
LI No
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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 [e-mail].
Revision 04/20/2012