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Home My WebLink AboutNC0037508_Inspection_20181004Water Resources Environmental Quality October 4, 2018 Mr. Randy Gould, Director of Public Works Moore County PO Box 1927 Carthage, North Carolina 28327 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Moore County WPCF NPDES Permit No. NC0037508 Moore County Dear Mr. Gould: ROY COOPER Governor ....MICHAEL S REGAN LINDA CULPEPPER Interim Director Following the devasting effects of Hurricane Florence, Mooresville Regional Office staff assisted Fayetteville Regional Office staff with compliance evaluation inspections. Mr. Corey Basinger, Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor and Mr. Lon Snider, Senior Environmental Specialist conducted the subject Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The inspection results are detailed in the attached report. Records were not reviewed during this inspection. The facility was deemed compliant in the areas that were inspected. If you have any questions concerning this inspection, please do not hesitate to contact me at 910- 433-3326 or mark.brantley@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Mark Brantley, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ cc: Ms. Janna Scherer, ORC Central File (LaserFiche) State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality' Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations Fayetteville Regional Office 1225 Green Street, Suite 7141 Fayetteville,North Carolina 28301 910-433-3300 United States:EAvtronmer4el'ProtsGtmAgency: �om'phartce inspection Repot.-" $ectf 90 1attgna(R�ta;Eysten� c ad(ng (I e., Pcs); #1111 APProyed,: ChiB:No 2U4D-0057= - Aj provafexplres 31 98 Trariseation Code: . yYlmo7day. 11,1' 18%09128�' 1 I-1 1., l I. f:1 I. I I I '1 -I' I f L . I: I;. It Iisspeclron:W6rk-ria9s FaciiilVF4If Monito.t.r# vatuaiion Rating` 70:1 � I: . 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Name Address of,Responalb[e'Of$oia i1'i(IelOiontf and Fa1c Number • ;G44rge. yankay ib.0.4 ►diktiRiiAbQr¢eartiie 28315Iisi0=tat- tot 64.,Measpre10.0 ft :oaii10 Stte Rewie<w SeGE%n Cootttcted reas.Evataated Dyrl_rig Inspflction (Cttec(rtinly Qperat(oi Marntenane0 a Efnsfiuent!Rgcetv1ng Wateis: . ;No Seif till ckti firi Oppgr a m Other Farftty Data ose areaseveluated) Sludge Handing Dfsposai, ;Seotian D Summry of FtndingIComiments (Attach additionai sheets narrative andbhec 01,q as necessa9) See:attach n nt sum >''.L'oh Stlidec �` ;;SN Corey. -Basinger` ;: 19i aattuure ffMManag§meK, AR$Ytewer, APR Patin .6 (Etey 9-9A 60(ous etl(fjonsare otisolotii, ncylQftk:e/Fhone and Pax tyurnbersi ,b4 �8S �9F Dlvisiog;Qi Waterqualuyll236 '%b47,ett 0v12k n ofWater Qu4ty!/704=235410 '140. yl .f.4.4 Rage aad;Fa0 F.04eFs pate NPDES yr!mo/day Inspection Type 11 12 17 1@.I.�..I_r NC0037508 � I- - 48/09/2&= • ....•. • • • U 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit: NC0037508 Owner • Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Date: 09/26/2018 Inspection -Type: Compliance.Eyaluation 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: 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 - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow metercalibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Meehan 'cal 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? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑o❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE 11000 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ III ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑o❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑❑ ❑o❑■ .:Yes No NA NE IN 0E10 :.111❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ C .0 ❑.... ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE • • ❑.❑-❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0037508 Inspection Date: 09/26/20.18_..._ Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection.7ype:. Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment: Primary 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 sludge blanket level acceptable? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) Comment: 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 % of the sidewall depth) Comment: Aeration Basins Mode of operation Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 11000 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑.❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ID ❑ ❑ ••❑ ❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ .■❑❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 111000 ■ ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Page# 4 Permit: NC0037508 In'spedtidrtDate: , 09/26/2018 Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Type:- Compliance:a valuation. . Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Type of aeration system Diffused is the basin free of dead spots? • 0 0 0 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ .❑ • ❑ Are the diffusers operational? • 0 . 0 ' 0 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • 0 0 0 Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? • ❑ 0 ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? • ❑ 0 0 Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) • Cl 0 ❑ Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes. No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? • ❑ 0 0 Are UV bulbs clean? • 0 0 0 Is UV intensity adequate? • 0 0 0 Is transmittance at or above designed level? • 0 0 0 Is there a backup system on site? 0 0 • 0 Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 0 ❑ Comment: Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Comment:. Influent Sampling # Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? if Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ II ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE II ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ IN Page# 5 ra Permit: NC0037508 Inspection Date: 09/2612018 Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF ....-Inspection.Type: Compliance Evalua8,on-_.• Influent Sampling 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 less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■ ❑❑❑ II ❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ II ❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Page# 6