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Home My WebLink AboutNC0037508_Bioassay Inspection_20150104WaterResources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY January 4,.2015 Janna Nall Moore County 1094 Adder Rd Aberdeen, NC 28315 SUBJECT: _ 12/8/2015 Bioassay Compliance Inspection Moore County - Moore: County WP.CF, Permit No: NC0037508 Moore County Dear Mrs. Nall: PAT MCCRORY Governor ' DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary S. .JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Enclosed please find a copy of the Bioassay Compliance Inspection form from the inspection conducted on 12/8/2015. The Bioassay Compliance Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Environmental Program. Consultant, of,theFayetteville Regional Office. Thecooperation from yourself; Mr. Rex Downs, and laboratory staff was greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0037508... As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance. Comments Facility was cleanand neat in appearance at the time of the inspection. -. Maintenance records, ORC Togs, and laboratory records are well maintained. Laboratory -bench sheets from the month ofJuly2015 wascompared to the July eDMR report and no transcription errors were noted. ' Major renovation work is being planned:for-one of the bar screen. units. A Whole Effluent Toxicity test was collected at Outfall 001 from the Moore County.WPCF's 24- hour composite equipment on December 8 and.10, 2015_for use in a chronic:Ceriodaphnia Dubia pass/fail toxicity. test. These samples were sent to the: Division of Water Resources (AT) Laboratory (located on Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh). Results have not been received from this test at the time this letter was written. Results will follow at a later time. 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 Mrs. Nall Page 2 January 4, 2016 Deficiency It was noted during the review that the effluent sampler was not set up for flow proportional sampling as required by North Carolina Administrative Code. Below is the North Carolina Administrative Code concerning the flow proportional sampling: 15A NCAC 02B .0503 DEFINITIONS Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms used herein shall be as defined. in G.S. 143-213 and as follows: (1) "Biological monitoring" shall mean the sampling or testing of the biological integrity of surface waters and measurements of impacts including accumulations of pollutants in. tissue, toxicity monitoring, and characterization of instream biological populations. (4) "Composite sample" means: a sample gathered over a 24 hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples in such a manner as to result in a total sample which is representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. This sample may be obtained by methods given below, however, the Director may designate the most _appropriate method, number and size of aliquots necessary and the time interval between grab samples on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. (a) Continuous - a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rateofflow. (b) Constant time/variable volume - a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (c) Variable time/constant volume - a series of grab samplesofequal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the timeintervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (d). Constant time/constant volume - a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period at a constant time interval. This method may be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart during any 24 hour period and must be of equal sizeand of no less than-100 milliliters. Use of this method requires prior approval by the Director. It does appear that the town has the necessary equipment to begin flow proportional sampling: The Fayetteville Regional Office recommends that the town contact the instrumentation company that calibrates the effluent flow meter for assistance in setting up the equipment. Please respond in writing with a Plan of Action on how the Moore County WPCF plans to accomplish flow proportional sampling within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Mrs. Na11 • Page 2 _ January 4, 2016 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 Program Consultant Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section, cc: Central Files �Eay t evill_e_FP{e"s United States Environmental Protection Agency E PA • Washington, D.C. 20460 . Water Compliance. Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 . - • Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) . Transaction'Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 1 .[ 2 H 3 I NC0037508 . .111 12 I 15/12/08 117 Type 18 i Q I I I I I 'I Inspector FacType 19, I s I. 201 211 I I I I I I I I I .III .I I I I I I I I. I 'I I I I I I I I' I I l I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days . Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 • QA 671 I 70 13 I. 71 ID I 72 I N I Reserved- 73 W 74 .751 I I I Hi I I80 l Section B: Facility Data .. Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Moore County WPCF 1094 Addor Rd Aberdeen NC 28315 Entry Time/Date 10:00AM, 15/12/08 Permit Effective Date 10/12/01 Exit Time/Date:: 12:OOPM • 15/12/08 Permit Expiration Date 14/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Janna L Scherer/ORC/910-281-3146/ . Other'Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted George Yankay,1094 Adder Rd Aberdeen NC 28315//910-281-3146/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations &Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review 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 Mark Brantley FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/ Li— IL Signature of Management Q A Reviewer 'Agency/Office/Phone and. Fax Numbers Date Belinda S Henson FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.72( EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES NC0037508 yr/mo/day Inspection Type 111 121 15/12/08 117 18 U (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Comments • Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection. • Maintenance records, ORC logs, and laboratory records are well maintained. Laboratory bench sheets from the month of July 2015 was compared to the July eDMR report and no transcription errors were noted. • Major renovation work is being planned for one of the bar screen units. • A Whole Effluent Toxicity test was collected at Outfall 001 from the Moore County WPCF's 24-hour composite equipment on December 8 and 10, 2015 for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia Dubia pass/fail toxicity test. These samples were sent to the Division of Water Resources (AT) Laboratory (located on Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh). Results have not been received from this test at the time this letter was written. Results will follow at a later time. Deficiency It was noted during the review that the effluent sampler was not set up for flow proportional sampling as required by North Carolina Administrative Code. Below is the North Carolina Administrative Code concerning the flow proportional sampling: 15A NCAC 02B .0503 DEFINITIONS Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms used herein shall be as defined in G.S. 143-213 and as follows: (1) "Biological monitoring" shall mean the sampling or testing of the biological integrity of surface waters and measurements of impacts including accumulations of pollutants in tissue, toxicity monitoring, and characterization of instream biological populations. (4) "Composite sample" means: a sample gathered over a 24 hour period by continuous sampling or combining grab samples in such a manner as to result in a total sample which is representative of the wastewater discharge during the sample period. This sample may be obtained by methods given below, however, the Director may designate the most appropriate method, number and size of aliquots necessary and the time interval between grab samples on a case -by -case basis. Samples may be collected manually or automatically. (a) Continuous - a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of flow. (b) Constant time/variable volume - a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of individual sample collection, or (c) Variable time/constant volume - a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by use of a flow recorder andtotalizer, and the preset gallon interval between sample collection- fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system, or (d) Constant time/constant volume - a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period at a constant time interval. This method may be used in situations where effluent flow rates vary less than 15 percent. The grab samples shall be taken at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes apart Page# 2 Permit: NC0037508 Inspection Date: 12/08/2015 Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance • during any 24 hour period and must be of equal size and of no less than 100 milliliters. Use of this method requiresprior approval by the Director. It does appear that the town has the necessary equipment to begin flow proportional sampling. The Fayetteville Regional Office recommends that the town contact the instrumentation company that calibrates the effluent flow meterfor'assistance in setting up the equipment. Please respond in writing with aPlan of Action on how the Moore County WPCF plans to accomplish flow proportional sampling within 30 days of receipt of this letter. ' Page# g Permit: NC0037508 Inspection Date: 12/08/2015 Owner -Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Operations & Maintenance Ye's No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® ❑ 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 1 0 0 0 Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 0 IN 0 application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ . 1 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? _ ® 0 0 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? II 0 0 ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 1. 0 ❑ 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 1 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? _ 1 0 ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0 Is the chain -of -custody complete? ! 0 0 0 Dates, times and location of sampling 1 Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration 1 Dates of analysis • ' Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs • Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 1 0 0 0 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 II 0 0 0 on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 11 0 0 ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • ❑ 0 ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 1 0 0 ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0037508 Inspection Date: 12/08/2015 Owner - Facility: Moore County.VUPCF Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Yes No NA NE .❑ ❑ ❑ Flow Measurement - Influent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 1 0 0 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ In ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ IN ❑ Aerobic Digester - Yes No NA NE Isthe capacity adequate? •❑ 0 ❑ is the mixing adequate? IN 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? • ❑• 0 "❑ # Is the odor acceptable? ® 0 ❑ 0 # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? • , ❑ _❑ Comment: Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? ® 0 0 0 Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? • 0 ❑ Are the drying beds free of vegetation? • 0 0 0 # Is the site free of dry sludge remaining in beds? • 0 . 0 0 Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? 11 0 0 ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds retumed,to the front of the plant? ® 0 0 0 # the sludge disposed of through county landfill? • 0 0 0 # Is the sludge land applied? 0 0 i 0 (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ . ❑ Comment: Drying beds are used only in an emergency. Pump Station.- Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass_ lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ � '.❑ ❑ El Page# Permit: NC0037508 Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Date: 12/08/2015 Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Are all pumps present? • 0 0 ❑ Are all pumps operable? ® ❑ .❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? _ ❑ 0 ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ® 0 0 0 Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ le 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: One bar screen is down is down for repair. 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: 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? Yes No NA NE 0 MI 0 0 El ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Ili ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ® ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ® ❑ ❑ ❑ • ▪ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ .❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ III ❑ ❑ ❑ MI ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NC0037508 Inspection Date: 12/08/2015 Owner - Facility: -Moore County WPCF Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? U ❑ ❑ 0 Is the drive unit operational? •0 0 0 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) • 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE. Isthe clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? . ® 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 11000 Are weirs level? ® ❑ I ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? l 0 0 0 Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 0 0 0 Is scum removal adequate? ®• ❑ ❑ 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ® 0 ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 1. 0 0 0 Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? II 0 0 ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? • 0 0 ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) I 0 0 0 Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No- NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the.basin free of dead spots? • 0 0 ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 0 • 0 Are the diffusers operational? II ❑, 0 0 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • ❑ 0 ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? I 0 0 0 Is the DO level acceptable? . 111 0 0 0 .Is the DO level acceptable?(1.o to 3.0 mg/I) • ❑ ' 0 0 Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Page# 7 Permit: NC0037508 Inspection Date: 12/08/2015 Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? I ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is transmittance at or above designed level? ®. ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? ❑ ❑ 0 111 Is effluent clear and free of solids? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Filtration (High Rate Tertiary), Type of operation: Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? Is the filter free of growth? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? Comment: Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Yes No NA NE ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ DO ❑ ❑ ❑II ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ® ❑ ❑ ❑ MOOD ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ III❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ MI ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# Permit:. NC0037508 Inspection Date: 12/08/2015 Owner -.Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Laborato Incubator (F,ecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑.❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ® ❑ E ❑ # 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? ® El ❑ ❑ 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: Facility is taking approximately 100 ml every 20 minutes. Please see cover letter for flow proportional sampling information and requirements. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ® ❑ ❑ •® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ II ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 9 Public 'Works Water PoCCution CantroCPCant 1o94 Addor Road 51.6erdeen, NC 28315 County of Moore January 12, 2016 NC Division of Water Resources Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5095 Subject: Moore County WPCP- NC0037508 Plan of Action- Flow Proportional Dear Mr. Brantley: (910) 281-31 6- Phone (910) 281 DYED Q/DWR JAN 1 4 2016 FAYETTEVIWQO L ERE ZONAL OFFICE In response to the deficiency on our annual inspection report, we would like to offer our plan of action in correcting the flow proportional issues with our effluent sampler. We currently have a Hach SD900 sampler with flow proportional capabilities. We currently have the effluent flow meters in proper working order and calibration, approximately 15 feet from the sampler. We have located an adder on site which was used in the past. We are .currently in the process of installing conduit between the flow meters and the sampler shed and mounting the adder in the shed. TJ Johnson, Delta Systems Environmental LLC, is scheduled to be at our facility during the week of February 15, 2016 to do the final set up and verify the sampler is collecting flow proportionally. If you have any questions, please contact me at (910) 281-3146. Sincerely, Mrs. Janna Scherer Nall, Superintendent, Moore County WPCP cc: Mr. Randy Gould, County of Moore, Public Works Director Brantley, Mark From: Nall, Janna <jnalll@moorecountync.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 2:11 PM To: Brantley, Mark Cc: Downs, Rex A. Subject: Effluent Sampler Mark, As of Friday, we are now collecting a flow proportional effluent sample. Thanks, Janna Janna Scherer Nall WPCP Superintendent Moore County WPCP (910) 281-3146