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Home My WebLink AboutNC0023353_Inspection_20090713ATA NCDENR North Carolina' Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins -Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary • July,13, 2009. Goldston Womble Town of White Lake - PMB 7250 0 White Lake, NC '28337 ' SUBJECT: July 1, 2009 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of White Lake White Lake WWTP Permit No: NC0023353 0 Bladen County 0 Dear Mr. Womble: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on July 1., 2009'by Hughie White of the Fayetteville Regional Office:' Bill Stafford assisted with this' inspection and his assistance was greatly. appreciated: The facility was found to be in. Compliance with'permitNC0023353. ,. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has an questions, please call me at-9.10-433-3308. Sincerely, Hughie White Environmental Specialist cc: _ William Stafford, .ORC Central Files Fayetteville Files . 225 Green St., Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 Phone: 910-433-3300 \ FAX: 910-486-0707 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer • Nonrth-Carolina Nature, 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 I NI 2 151 31 NC0023353 111 121 09/07/01 1 17 Type Inspector Fac Type 181 CI •191 SILJ 201Li 1 Remarks 2111111111111 [111111II III 11111111111111111111111166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---Reserved-- 671 169 701 I 711 I 721 NI 73 I I 174 75I 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) White Lake WWTP 90 E William St Elizabethtown NC'28337 Entry Time/Date 08:30 AM 09/07/01 Permit Effective Date 07/02/01 Exit Time/Date 10:30 AM 09/07/01 Permit Expiration Date 12/01/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// • William E Stafford/ORC/910-862-4800/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Timothy Fleming Frush,PO Bbx 7250 Elizabeth Town NC Contacted 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) (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/ �3�� 7 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer ,/� �q Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Belinda S Henson , i(X, `�l 4ljekijFRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ *1/' 3/01 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES • • NC0023353 yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 I11 12I 09/07/01 117 18I C Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments"(Attach additional sheets' of•narrative and checklists as necessary) A copy of the permit was available for review. All log books appeared" complete and current. .Calibration records appeared to be properly documented.Laboratory data was reviewed. All data appeared to be correct as reported on the DMR's. At the.time of the inspection, the grit removal system was not operable. The system has not -properly operated since the initial installation, so now the system is bypassed completely. New curtain baffles were installed in the multicell lagoon in 2008. The temperature in the sample storage unit was reading 11.0 degrees Celsius during this inspection. It was noted: to the ORC that the thermostat on the unit needs to be adjusted to bring the temperature to the proper level. There was a minimal amount of duckweed on the lagoon surface. The effluent was very clear and appeared to be free of any visible solids. It was discussed with the ORC and Public Works Director that this facility begin. , submitting an annual report for the WVVTP and the collection system. A copy of the letter, dated October 19, 1999 by Kerr T. Stevens that explains House Bill 1160 and the requirements of an annual report, was left with the Public Works Director for future reference. Page # Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility:- White Lake VWVfP Inspection Date: 07/01/2009 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: 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 ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE n HEW ■ nnn n n■n ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ n.nn n n n n n ■ nnn n ■nn n n■n ■ nnn ■ nnn n nn■ ■ nnn Page # 3 Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP Inspection Date: 07/01/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: This facility has never submitted an annual report. A copy of the letter,• dated October 19, 1999 by Kerr T. Stevens explaining House Bill 1160 and the • requirements of an annual report, was left with Mr. Tim Frush, Public Works Director. 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 n ■nn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn n mmn Yes No NA NE 1nnn ■ nnn nnn n nn■ Yes No NA NE n ■ unnn, ■ nnn ■ 000 ■ nnn Yes No NA NE n: ■ n ❑ n ■ n nn■ nnn■ Page # 4 Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake VVWTP Inspection Date: 07/01/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal 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? 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: 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)? 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? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE Aerated 1 Multicell nnn■ ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn. ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ nnn nnn■ ■ nnn. ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Page # 5 Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake VVVVTP Inspection Date: 07/01/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Gas 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: 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: At the time of this inspection, the temperature in the sample storage unit was 11.0 degrees Celsius. It was noted to the ORC that the thermostat neededto be adjusted to bring, the temperature down to the proper setting. Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE . Gas ■ nnn ■ nnn n nn■ n n■n n n■n Yes No NA NE n nn■ ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn. n ■nn ■ 'n.nn Page #