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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0021289_Inspection_20210224March 11, 2021 Pamela Hurdle Town of Hertford 324 W Grubb St Hertford, NC 27944 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Town of Hertford WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQOO21289 Perquimans County Dear Mrs. Hurdle: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Town of Hertford WWTP on 2/24/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0021289. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Mays with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940 or via email at paul.mays@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Cc: Laserfiche Sincerely, Pau( AutiS Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist I Water Quality Regional Operations Section Washington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ant Cem,,e D=pa rtmset of Er 4m+mama Q cgtoo Fag,°ea Off ea 1 9.43 Was ngton 8+0- rces Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0021289 SOC: County: Perquimans Region: Washington Effective: 01/01/20 Effective: Contact Person: Charles Anderson Jones Directions to Facility: System Classifications: SI, Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Expiration: 02/28/25 Owner : Town of Hertford Expiration: Facility: Town of Hertford WWTP Title: Related Permits: NC0021849 Town of Hertford - Hertford WWTP Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Entry Time 11:15AM Primary Inspector: Paul M Mays Secondary Inspector(s): Robert E Bullock Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: 1.1 Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records ▪ End Use -Irrigation (See attachment summary) Certification: Exit Time: 11:45AM Phone: 252-333-8744 Phone: Phone: 252-948-3940 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent ▪ Treatment ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement El Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Record Keeping ▪ Standby Power Page 1 of 5 Permit: WQ0021289 Owner - Facility: Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A compliance evaluation of the facility was conducted by Paul Mays and Robbie Bullock from the Washington Regional Office with the Division of Water Resources on 02/24/2021. Below are the findings of the inspection. The irrigation equipment appeared to be operational and in place. The irrigation fields appeared to be somewhat overgrown and would need to be cleaned up should irrigation take place in the future. If irrigation were to take place again all equipment and units outlined in permit #WQ0021289 should repaired and tested if necessary, to ensure operation that is compliant with the permit. It is important to note that records available to WARO show that irrigation has not taken place since 2014. However, the ORC pointed out a small irrigation event took place in 2016. No irrigation has occurred since. During the inspection 09/2020 and 11/2020 NDMR reports were spot checked. There was no irrigation taking place during either month. The ORC stated there has not been irrigation at this facility for well over 5 years. Records available to WARO supports this and show the facility has not been in use since 2014. Nothing has been done for operation and maintenance of the system for years since the system has not been in use since 2016 according to the ORC. In 2016 the ORC stated one small irrigation event took place and no irrigation has occurred since then. The facility was found to be compliant with permit #WQ0021289. Please notify the Washington Regional Office if irrigation were to ever resume at the facility. Page 2 of 5 Reason for Visit: Routine Permit: WQ0021289 Owner - Facility:Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Tyae Reuse (Quality) Lagoon Spray, LR Infiltration System Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Recycle/Reuse Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Activated Sludge Spray, LR Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Yes No NA NE 0 0 • Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ O 0110 ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑❑❑ Page 3 of 5 Permit: WQ0021289 Owner - Facility:Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? Comment: Record Keeping Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ■ ❑❑❑ O E110 ❑ ❑■❑ O 0110 ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ O E1110 ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ 1E❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: During the inspection 09/2020 and 11/2020 NDMR reports were spot checked. There was no irrigation taking place during either month. The ORC stated there has not been irrigation at this facility for well over 5 years. Records available to WARO supports this and show the facility has not been in use since 2014. Nothing has been done for operation and maintenance of the systen for years since the system has not been in use since 2016 according to the ORC. In 2016 the ORC stated one small irrigation event took place and no irrigation has occurred since then. End Use-Irriqation Yes No NA NE Page 4 of 5 Permit: WQ0021289 Owner - Facility: Town of Hertford Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Are buffers adequate? Is the cover crop type specified in permit? Is the crop cover acceptable? Is the site condition adequate? Is the site free of runoff / ponding? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment present? Is the application equipment operational? Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? How close is the closest water supply well? Is municipal water available in the area? # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Are monitoring wells damaged? • ❑ ❑ ❑ •❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑❑■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ O 001. ❑ ❑ ❑• • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑❑■ ❑ ❑❑■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑■❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ U ❑ Comment: The irrigation equipment appeared to be operational and in place. The irrigation fields appeared to be somewhat overgrown and would need to be cleaned up should irrigation take place in the future. If irrigation were to take place again all equipment and units outlined in permit #WQ0021289 should repaired and tested if necessary, to ensure operation that is compliant with the permit. It is important to note that records available to WARO show that irrigation has not taken place since 2014. However, the ORC pointed out a small irrigation event took place in 2016. No irrigation has occurred since. Page 5 of 5