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Home My WebLink AboutNC0028916_Inspection_20140905ATA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III Governor Secretary September 5, 2014 Benny Ray Dennis Town of Troy 444 N Main St Troy, NC 27371 SUBJECT: 9/3/2014 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Troy Troy WWTP Permit No: NC0028916 Montgomery County Dear Mr. Dennis: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on 9/3/2014. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Environmental Senior Specialist, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The cooperation of Mr. Joe Shields, facility ORC, was greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0028916. As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance. Comments • Facility was clean and neat at the time of the inspection. • Maintenance records, ORC log, and operational records were neat and organized. • Enclosed is a change of ownership form that needs to completed and submitted to update the Division of Water Resources records. The records need to be updated so the town can move forward in preparing to use the new electronic DMR submittal program. More information about this program will sent out at a later date. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 910-433-3327. Sincerely, Mark Brantley Environmental Senior Specialist Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office cc: Joseph Edward Shields, ORC Central. Files EayettevilleEila Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5095 Main Phone: 910-433-3300 1 Internet: http://www,ncdenr,gov An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by Recycled Paper UnitedStates Environmental Protection Agency - _- __-_.., __ --_- . EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report - Form -Approved. OMB Approval No. 2040-0057 expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 1 IN 2 I5 I 3 I NC0028916 111 12 I 14/09/03 I17 Type 18 [j I I I I I Inspector Fac Type 191 s I 2011 211 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA 67I I 70I3 I 71 IN I 72 1 N 1 Reserved 73175J I 174 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) Troy WWTP 650 Glen Rd Troy NC 27371 Entry Time/Date 10:45AM 14/09/03 Permit Effective Date 10/01/01 Exit Time/Date 01:15PM 14/09/03 Permit Expiration Date 14/06/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Joseph Edward Shields/ORC/910-572-3661/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Benny Ray Dennis,444 N Main St Troy NC 27371//910-572-7841/9105723663 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Waters Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving 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 Mark Brantley FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/ fr Sr- 'Pt Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Belinda S Henson FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.72E EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# ---NPDES -- NC0028916 yr/mo/day 14/09/03 117 Inspection Type 18 Ll 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Comments Facility was clean and neat at the time of the inspection. Maintenance records, ORC log, and operational records were neat and organized. Enclosed is a change of ownership form that needs to completed and submitted to update the Division of Water Resources records. The records need to be updated so the town can move forward in preparing to use thenew electronic. DMR submittal program. More information about this program will sent out at a later date. Page# 2 _ _.__. _.. _P.ermit:_N00026916. _Owner - Facility:.. Troy WN(rP Inspection Date: 09/03/2014 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? ❑ ❑ i2 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ Eti ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? I1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? El ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? LNI ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: UO0.0289.16._.. _ _• Inspection Date: 09/03/2014 Owner - Facility: Troy wNrrP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: 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 - Influent # 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: Flow meter was last calibrated in house on April 23, 2014. Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE El ❑ ❑ ❑ El ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Ei ❑ ❑ ❑ 12 ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE El 0 0 CI Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? PI 0 ❑ 0 Is the chemical feed equipment operational? 0 0 ❑ Is storage adequate? E 0 0 ❑ Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? 0 0 0 Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? ❑ ❑ ; ❑ Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 0 0 ® 0 The facility has an approved sludge management plan? 0 0 a 0 Page# 4 Permit: NC0028916-- - ------------------ -- ---- - -- ---- Owner - Facility: Troy WWI? _ ._-• _ _ -•. Inspection Date: 09/03/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Solids Handling Equipment Comment: Sludge is disposed of at the landfill. Yes No NA NE Facility uses a centrifuge to dewater solids. Equipment was running at the time of the inspection and is well maintained. 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? 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? Comment: Yes No NA NE 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ tEi 0 El El ❑ ❑ Ell ❑ Yes No NA NE IE ❑ ❑ ❑ El 0 El Ill ❑ ❑ ❑ El El El El Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 -Permit -NC0026916— -- Owner- Facility: Troy wMVfP Inspection Date: 09/03/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately 1/4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Yes No NA NE 121 ❑ ❑ ❑ EJ ❑ ❑ ❑ El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ El ❑ ❑ ❑ Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? Ei ❑ 0 0 Is transmittance at or above designed level? RI 0 0 0 Is there a backup system on site? 0 0 # ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? g` 0 ❑ 0 Comment: Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 12 0 Is sample collected above side streams? 1E1❑ ❑ 0 Is proper volume collected? 0 0 0 Is the tubing clean? 0 0 0 # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees . E1❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? lei 0 0 0 Comment: Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Yes No NA NE M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit:-.-NC0028916 Owner --Facility: Troy WJVTP Inspection Date: 09/03/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is sample collected below all treatment units? Ea ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? HOED Is the tubing clean? 21❑ ❑ ❑ # 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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Upstream / Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: Yes No NA NE E ❑ ❑ ❑ Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE Are the aerators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up? El ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ❑ 0 ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) IC❑ ❑ ❑ Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes) J ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 7 Pat McCrory Governor NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION igmts John E. Skvarla, III Secretary This form is for ownership changes or name changes of NPDES wastewater permits. • "Perm ittee" references the existing permit holder • "Applicant" references the entity applying for the ownership/name change. I. NPDES Permit No. (for which the change is requested): or Certificate of Coverage #: H. Existing Permittee Information: a. Permit issued to (company name): b. Person legally responsible for permit: c. Facility name: d. Facility's physical address: e. Facility contact person: NCOO NCG5 First MI Last Title Permit Holder Mailing Address City ( ) State Zip ( ) Phone Fax Address City State Zip ) First / MI / Last Phone III. Applicant Information: a. Request for change is a result of: ❑ Change in ownership of the facility ❑ Name change of the facility or owner If other please explain: b. Permit issued to (company name): c. Person legally responsible for permit: First MI Last Title Permit Holder Mailing Address City State Zip ( ) Phone E-mail Address Page 1 of 2 Revised 7/01/2014 d. Facility name: e. Facility's physical address: f. Facility contact person: Address City State Zip First MI Last Title Phone E-mail Address IV. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same commercial/industrial activities conducted prior to this ownership or name change? ❑ Yes ❑ No (please explain) If applicable, the applicant shall submit a major permit modification request to DWR. A major modification shall be defined as one that increases the volume, increases the pollutant load, results in a significant relocation of the discharge point, or results in a change in the characteristics of the waste generated. V. Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING: 1. This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change requests. 2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed, or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are not sufficient for an ownership change. Applicable regulations: 40 CFR 122.41, 40 CFR 122.61 and 15A NCAC 02H .0114 The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change (Permittee), and the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed Applicant's Certification is sufficient. PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change): I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature Date APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature Date ************************** PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO: Division of Water Resources Water Quality Permitting Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NPDES PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE REQUEST Page 2 of 2 Revised 7/01/2014