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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0035809_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210310DocuSign Envelope ID: 5534B3BE-4636-4B6D-AB27-B54AC7FBFB39 ROY COOPER Governor DIONNE DELLI-GATTI Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director John McDonald Old North State Water Company LLC PO Box 10127 Birmingham, AL 35202-0127 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality March 23, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Stateside WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0035809 Onslow County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Stateside WWTP on 3/10/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0035809. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please respond in writing to this office within 30 days of your receipt of this letter regarding submittal of the following items: 1. A Residual Management Plan that meets the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0707. 2. Prior to the operation of Basin #3, submittal of results of an inspection and testing performed by a Professional Geologist. 3. ORC/BORC Designation Form for the facility. 4. GW-30 Form for the abandonment of water supply well within the compliance boundary. 5. GW-1 Forms for the installation of MW #4, #5 and #6. D_E NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental quay North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Wilmington Regional Office [ 127 Cardinal Drive Extension 1 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 910.796.7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5534B3BE-4636-4B6D-AB27-B54AC7FBFB39 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Perez with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at helen.perez@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Cc: Sean McMillan — electronic copy Upload to Laserfiche D_E NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental quay Sincerely, r—DocuSigned by: -TOM- Mu.critA, for `-7F 141 E73B6F3456... Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ North Carolina Department of' Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Wilmington Regional Office [ 127 Cardinal Drive Extension 1 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 910.796.7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99D1 D669-253C-4C13-A5A4-220FDDD1 F6D9 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0035809 SOC: County: Onslow Region: Wilmington Effective: 03/01/17 Effective: Contact Person: Sean McMillan Expiration: 02/28/22 Expiration: Owner : Old North State Water Company LLC Facility: Stateside WWTP Gum Branch Rd Jacksonville NC 28540 Title: VP of Busines Development Phone: 205-326-6858 Directions to Facility: Hwy 17 N to Jacksonville, West on Hwy 258/Hwy 24, right on Rhodestown Bridge Rd., left on Gum Branch Rd., right on Quaker Bridge Rd., take last dirt road on right before creek bridge. System Classifications: WW3, Primary ORC: Jeffrey A Jarman Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): On -site representative Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/10/2021 Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: 13491 Jeffrey A Jarman Entry Time 09:30AM ,-DocuSigned by: 1 D645B4A39694BE... Megan D Faulkner Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records ▪ Record Keeping ▪ Treatment Disinfection ▪ Treatment Return pumps (See attachment summary) 3/23/2021 Exit Time: 10:40AM Phone: 910-330-8167 910-330-8167 Phone: 910-796-7387 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent ▪ Treatment ▪ Treatment Activated Sludge ▪ End Use -Infiltration ▪ Standby Power ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Treatment Barscreen ▪ Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement Page 1 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99D1 D669-253C-4C13-A5A4-220FDDD1 F6D9 Permit: WQ0035809 Owner - Facility:Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/10/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A routine compliance inspection of the Stateside WWTF was conducted on March 10, 2021. The purpose of the evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit WQ0035809. Jeff Jarman was present during the inspection. This 100,000 gpd Phase I Membrane Bioreactor facility start-up was in the fall of 2019. High -Rate Basins #4 ans #5 are certified and currently in operation. Basin #3 has been constructed but not in operation, and Basins #1 and #2 have not been constructed. A file review was completed and the following items need to be submitted to our office within 30 days: 1. A Residual Management Plan that meets the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .0707. 2. Prior to the operation of Basin #3, submittal of results of an inspection and testing performed by a Professional Geologist. 3. ORC/BORC Designation Form for the facility. 4. GW-30 Form for the abandonment of water supply well within the compliance boundary. 5. GW-1 Forms for the installation of MW #4, #5 and #6. The facility is compliant with Non -Discharge Permit WQ0035809. Please review the comment sections of the inspection report for more details. Page 2 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99D1 D669-253C-4C13-A5A4-220FDDD1 F6D9 Permit: W00035809 Owner - Facility:Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/10/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Reuse (Quality) Single Family Spray, LR Lagoon Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Recycle/Reuse Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Infiltration System Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Yes No NA NE • Yes No NA NE ❑•❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There is no caustic feed, a chlorine disinfection system, a 1,080 gallon clean in place tank or a turbidity meter as described in the permit description. The facility uses a UV disinfection system and there is no turbididy monitoring required in the permit. 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Influent magnetic flow meter used for reporting was calibrated in May 2020 by Delta Systems. A new GW lowering flowmeter was installed and calibrated in September 2020 by Delta systems. 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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99D1 D669-253C-4C13-A5A4-220FDDD1 F6D9 Permit: W00035809 Owner - Facility:Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/10/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Comment: The generator is exercised weekly and preventative maintenance is performed quarterly. Treatment Barscreen Is it free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screenings in compliance? Are the bars spaced properly? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: The 2mm rotary screen is self cleaning and in good condition. Treatment Activated Sludge Is the aeration mechanism operable? Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? Are Settleometer results acceptable? Is activated sludge an acceptable color? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑•❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Biological treatment is provided by a membrane bioreactor (MBR) system. Influent flows from the EQ to an anoxic I tank to the Oxic tank, to Anoxic II tank and then to the membrane tank. There are currently 16 membranes with 8 additional membranes on order. MLSS is usually - 6000 mg/I. Alum and Micro C is added in the Anoxic I tank. Process control includes DO and MLSS monitoring. Treatment Return pumps Are they in place? Are they operational? Comment: No comment. Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Digester solids are removed and hauled by Lewis Farms —once per month. A Residual Management Plan needs to be submitted per Schedule 1.3 of the current permit. Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Page 4 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99D1 D669-253C-4C13-A5A4-220FDDD1 F6D9 Permit: W00035809 Owner - Facility:Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/10/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? If tablets, are tablets present? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs 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? Comment: Disinfection appears to be adequate from the 2 UV disinfection units. There has been no fecal exceedances since monitoring started in September 2019. 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑ ❑• • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 0000 • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Page 5 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 99D1 D669-253C-4C13-A5A4-220FDDD1 F6D9 Permit: W00035809 Owner - Facility:Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 03/10/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ •❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A review of monitoring reports since September 2019 shows two exceedances of total nitrogen and one exceedance of total phosphorus. End Use -Infiltration # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? Are buffers maintained? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? Is municipal water available in the area? Are GW monitoring wells required? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Is a usable green area maintained? Is the disposal site acceptable? Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? Yes No NA NE High Rate • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ •❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Currently our office has received the Certifications for the operation of high -rate Basins #4 and #5. Please submit the certification for Basin #3 prior to operation. The water supply well used for testing the basins appears to be abandoned. Please submit the required GW-30 for abandonment of well. Monitoring wells #4, #5 and #6 are install. Please provide copies of the GW-1 well construction forms for these wells. Freeboard in Basin #4 was at four feet and Basin #5 was at 8 feet. Page 6 of 6