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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
-May 23, 2007
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Timothy F. Frush
Bladen County
PO: Box 7250
Elizabeth Town, NC 28337
Subject: Notice of Violation / NOV-2007-PC-0356
May 8, 2007 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit No. NC0023353
White Lake WWTP
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Frush:
Enclosed please,.find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report:from the inspection conducted on May 8,
2007. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection' was conducted by Trent Allen and Don Register of the Fayetteville Regional
Office, The cooperation of William Stafford, ORC, Grade II Operator was greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be
in Non -Compliance with permit NC0023353. Below is the violation that was found during the annual. compliance
inspection:
Violation #1 -
During the inspection, it was discovered that the effluent sampling unit did not have a thermometer to determine the
storage unit temperature. The previous inspection. report dated May 10, 2006 also indicated the thermometer was .
missing. The following code (40 CFR 136.3, Table II) applies: to samples collected for NPDES Systems and requires a
thermometer to record the sample temperatures:
You are asked immediately to take steps to comply with the requirements listed in the violations stated above: Please
submit a. response to this office no latter than June 15, 2007. The response should include plans to implement the above
requirements to eliminate" future violations. The Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a -civil penalty of not
more than $25,000 per day per violation..
Sincerely,
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Belinda Henson
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
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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 SI 2 15I 31 NC0023353 111 121 07/05/08 117
Type Inspector Fac Type
18I CI 191 5I 20I II
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 166
Remarks
21 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 1 1
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved--
67 I 169 701 31 71 I N I 721 N I 73 I I 174 751 I I 1 1 1 1 180
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
10:00 AM 07/05/08
Permit Effective Date
07/02/01
Exit Time/Date
12:00 PM 07/05/08
Permit Expiration Date
12/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Timothy Fleming Frush/0RC/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/ 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 Insp r(e) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers c Date
Don Register FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.709/ "� ��
Trent Allen / �J 1/% de FRO WQ//910-433-3300/ 5 23 • 07
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Belinda S Henson i 4.174A `061w rA) FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ �3 - 2 /'V ip
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NC0023353 I11 121 07/05/08 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
It was noted in the previous inspection report that a thermometer wasnotinstalled in the sample storage
unit to verify proper sample temperature preservation. During this inspection, it was also rioted that the
thermometer was not installed in the sample storage unit. It was recommened that a certified thermometer -
be placed at both the influent and effluent sampling stations.
The permit required you to begin monitoring for total residual chlorine beginning on February 1, 2007, with
the limit becoming effective on August 1, 2008. It was recommened that a low level chlorine meter be -
purchased so that the level could be monitored.
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 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 ■ ❑
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? • n n ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? • ❑ ❑ n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ • n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • n 0 n
Comment: There are no special conditions for the permit.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual n
b.Mechanical ■
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n
Is disposal of screening in compliance? • n n
Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n ❑ ,
Comment:
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual n
b.Mechanical ■
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? • n ❑ n
Is the grit free of excessive odor? • n n n
# Is disposal of grit incompliance? ■ n n ❑
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE
Are cylinders secured adequately? • n 17 n
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Permit: NC0023353
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007
Owner - Facility: White Lake 1NVVTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas Yes ,No NA NE
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ,• n n n
- Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
• Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? El El 0•
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? • El 0 El
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 'El 1=I' •
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? • 11, n
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? • 11 11 El
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: The operator stated they had a plan. Did not review the plan.
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
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Type of system ? • Gas •
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? • El • 11 11
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? • 11 711
#1s de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? • • El
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? n El • -El
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Er. El
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: The feed ratio was around 1 to 3.
Lagoons •Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons? Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1 • J
Are lagoons operated in? - Series
# is a re -circulation line present? •• 11 '11 • 11
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ' • 17 11 11
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? 11 El • El
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? • • El
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ' • ri 11 11
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Permit: NC0023353 Owner - Facility: White Lake WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Are dikes free of seepage? ■ n n n
Are dikes free of erosion? • ❑ ❑ n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals? • ❑ n 11
# 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? ❑ • ❑ n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The lagoon was covered with duck weed, but this does not seem to affect
the effluent.
The baffles are scheduled to be replaced soon.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? • n n11
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? n n ❑ •
Is the chain -of -custody complete? n n n
Dates, times and location of sampling ❑
Name of individual performing the sampling ❑
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis 11
Name of person performing analyses n
Transported COCs ❑
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? • ❑ ❑ n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ .n ❑ ■
(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? • n n n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NC0023353
Inspection Date: 05/08/2007
Owner - Facility: White Lake WWrP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of. previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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 1.0 to 4.4'degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment: The composite sampling is' based on, time, and not flow.
There was not a therrnometer in the sample storage unit. .
Flow Measurement - Effluent
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# 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:' The chart recorder was not working properly, and was scheduled to be
worked on soon.
The flow meter, was calibrated on 12-14-06. -
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June 4, 2007
Belinda Henson, Regional Supervisor
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
225 Green Street
Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Subject: Notice of Violation/NOV-2007-PC-0356
Permit #NC0023353 - White Lake WWTP
Dear Ms. Henson:
The Town of White Lake has two (2) composite samplers, one at the influent and one at the
effluent. The thermometer that was missing at the time of the inspection was being calibrated.
We have had thermometers in both refrigerator units since May 2005. Our May 10, 2006
Compliance Evaluation Inspection verifies that a thermometer was present in refrigeration at the
time of that inspection.
Mr. Register and Mr. Allen made reference that the thermometer we had was not a certified
meter. I called Mr. Register on May 11, 2007 to discuss and confirm the types of thermometers
needed. Immediately after talking with Mr. Register, I ordered two (2) thermometers on May 11,
2007:.., I,have received the:thermometers with one..(1) year.certification and,installed them in the
refrigerators on May 15, 2007.
•.-After researching he Code (-40;CFR 136.3, Table II) I discovered an annual calibration
requirement. Cost associated with calibration ($40.00 each) and shipping exceeds the cost of
purchasing a new thermometer each year: The Town will begin an annual replacement schedule
immediately.
In reference to the monitoring of total residual chlorine, we are in the process of purchasing a
Hach DR 2800 which is the only meter we can fid that can monitor to the targeted low level
chlorine with accuracy. This purchase will be made as soon as possible.
Should you have questions or need additional information in reference to the May 08, 2007
Compliance Evaluation Inspection, please feel free to contact me at 910-862-4800.
Sincerely,
Timothy F. Frush
Public Works Director •
CC: H. Goldston;Womble, Jr.,Mayor
•File:. Public Works -Wastewater Belinda. Henson, NCDWQ-NOV-2007-PC-0356 Compliance Violation
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