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Home My WebLink AboutNC0059251_CEI Report_20210330United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 u 3 I NCO059251 111 121 21/03/30 I17 18 LC] I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 I 71 I LL -1 I I LJ Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:10AM 21/03/30 17/06/01 Quail Acres Mobile Home Park Rt 2 Box 395 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Stokesdale NC 27357 10:10AM 21/03/30 22/05/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Anthony Oscar Montero/ORC/336-433-7221/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Lee Simaan,235 N Edgeworth St Greensboro NC 274012217//336-274-2208/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate 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 Alex Lowe DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9689/ gggLU%qt Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date SignaturL"- -r. 3/31/2021 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO059251 I11 12I 21/03/30 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On March 30th, 2021, Alex Lowe of the NC Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the wastewater treatment plant at Quail Acres Mobile Home Park (NPDES permit no. NC0059251). ORC Anthony Montero was present. The plant appeared to be well operated and maintained. Lowe observed the influent pump well to be free of scum and grease buildup, and Montero manually raised the high-level float to demonstrate that the high-water alarm was functioning. The sand filter bed was free of ponding or tunneling, and Monten noted that he manually alternates the arms of the trickling system to which he feeds, allowing for better control over wastewater distribution. Montero stated that he has plans to remove, clean, and replace the sand every year. Lowe observed that a segment of fencing on the west side of the plant, just beyond the sand filter, was cut open and pulled apart, to allow free passage through the back of the plant grounds. Lowe noted to Montero that the fence must be mended, and a lockable gate must be installed if the operators wish to have egress on that side of the site. Montero agreed, and stated that he would have is BORC close the hole as soon as possible. Both the chlorine contact chamber and the dichlorination chambers were clear of buildup. Lowe confirmed that the tablets in use were the proper wastewater -grade tablets. Effluent was free of visible solids, and receiving waters showed only trace amounts of bubbles directly under the outfall. No foam or bubble were observed more than a few feet from the outfall. A review of the provided data files suggests good documentation practices. Lowe compared third -party laboratory results for 10/2020, 11/2020, and 12/2020 to DMR data, and found no sign of misreporting o DMRs. While debriefing, Mr. Montero acknowledged the struggles the plant faced with maintaining compliance in 2020 and explained that his contract with the plant only began in January of 2021. In the first quarter of the year, Mr. Montero has orchestrated the replacement of the sand filter bed, the calibration of the flow meter for the first time in several years, and balancing the chlorination/dichlorination of effluent. Mr Montero stated that the owner, Mr. Lee Simaan, is willing to invest in maintenance and improvements on the plant and indicated that previous violations were due to lack of communication between the operator and Mr. Simaan. Page# Permit: NCO059251 Owner -Facility: Quail Acres Mobile Home Park Inspection Date: 03/30/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Site is fully fenced, locked, and signs are posted. However, one section of fencing on the west side of the plant was cut through and spread apart, with enough space to move freely through. Lowe indicated that this was an issue, and ORC Montero stated that he would have it repaired as soon as possible. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 operatc ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: ORC notes are recorded on daily sheets, which are filed and stored with ORC. Page# 3 Permit: NCO059251 Inspection Date: 03/30/2021 Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Owner -Facility: Quail Acres Mobile Home Park Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Pump Station - Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Alarm was tested by ORC by lifting float with a rake. Alarm sounded after 3-5 seconds. Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: ORC Montero stated that the septic tank is pumped every six months, or if any signs of solids are observed in sand filters. A copy of the sludge management plan was present onsite, indicating the frequency of sludge removal, as well as contact information for the company contracted to haul. Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Yes No NA NE Comment: Sand filter was free of ponding and gorwth, and appeared well maintained. ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCO059251 Inspection Date: 03/30/2021 Owner -Facility: Quail Acres Mobile Home Park Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: ORC Montero stated that the TRC spiked after his work on the sand bed earlier this year, and reduced the dosing to one tube to match the lower BOD and TSS of his filtered waste. He also stated that he still sees residual chlorine post -disinfection fairly regularly. 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? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Comment: Sodium sulfite tablets are used for dechlorination. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Yes No NA NE Tablet ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Three more tubes are available, but ORC stated that only one is necessary to reach proper TRC levels before discharge. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Effluent is clear and free from debris. Trace amount of foaming present immediately under the outfall pipe, but not significant enought to cause concern. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCO059251 Inspection Date: 03/30/2021 Owner -Facility: Quail Acres Mobile Home Park Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling # 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: Sampling conducted directly from outfall pipe. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page#