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Home My WebLink AboutNC0037508_WWTP Inspection_20071010Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality October 10, 2007 Dennis Brobst Moore County Public Utilities PO Box 1927 Carthage NC 28327 SUBJECT: October 9, 2007 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Moore County Public Utilities Moore County"WPCF Permit No: NC0037508 Moore County Dear Mr. Brobst: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on October 9, 2007. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Environmental Chemist, and Don Register, Environmental Consultant, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The cooperation of Mr. David Laurita, Facility's Maintenance Supervisor, 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 • The facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the,inspection. • The new influent pump station and bar screen was in operation, however one of the pumps was down for repair while it was still under warranty. - 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 Chemist Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office cc: James Delmo Frye, ORC Central Files Fayetteville Files North Carolina Division of Water Quality/Aquifer Protection Section 225 Green St./ Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone (910) 433-3300 FAX (910) 486-0707 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper NoithCarolina ;Vatiira//y United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report f• 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 INI 2 151• 31 NC0037508 1 11 121 07/10/09 117 Type Inspector Fac Type 181 CI 191 Sl 201 1111 111111166 Remarks 2111111111111111111111111] 1111 11111111 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 169 701 31 711 NI 721 NI 731 1 1 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 80 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 1060 Addor Rd • Aberdeen NC 28315 Entry Time/Date 11:00 AM 07/10/09 Permit Effective Date 05/07/01 Exit Time/Date 12:30 PM 07/10/09 Permit Expiration Date 09/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// James Delmo Frye/ORC/910-281-3146/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Marcus A Jones,PO Box 1927 Carthage NC 28327/Public Works Director// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review and checklists as necessary) Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance • Sludge Handling Disposal Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative (See attachment summary) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Name(s) and Signatur- of Inspector 417--- Don Register •`;,, 4,Division of Water Quality//910-433-3300 Ext. Mark Brantley/44 ` C/�2/LyV FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/ /0-11 u7 Signature of Management Q A Revieewer) I Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Belinda S Henson tfiee 2E2' J• .'/1i�'iL FRO WQ//910 933 3300 Ext.72/ 10 11- EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES NC0037508 111 121 yr/mo/day 07/10/09 117 Inspection Type 18id Section D:. Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Facility was clean•and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection. Page # E # abed U 1100 U A U U U U U• U U U• U U ® U U U ■ U U U ■ U U U U ■ 7000 3N VN ON saA Janoa pax!3 3N VN ON se) 3N VN oN seA En U U U U U U ■ ,a;enbape 6u!x!w Jaw/Clod s! 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Most of the drying beds were in use with some beds that had dry sludge while others were recently poured. There was some sludge thatwasstockpiled and ready to be disposed of through the county landfill. 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: One pump was out of service and waiting for repair at the time of the inspection. 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: Grit system is not operational at this time. It is scheduled to be replaced in the next upgrade. Yes No NA NE, Yes No NA NE ■ nnn • D n n ■ nnn fl•■nfi ■ nnn ■ n,nn I-DD®•. Yes No NA NE n • ■ nnn ■•DDD • D D D ■ ❑ n Yes No NA NE Page # 4 Permit: NC0037508 Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Date: 10/09/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 'A 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'/4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n nn® n nn® Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n nno Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ■ nnn n n■n Page # 5 Permit: NC0037508 Owner - Facility: Moore County WPCF Inspection Date: 10/09/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n .n Does -the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? • n ❑ n Is the DO level acceptable? n n n ■ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) n n n ■ Comment: Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? • ❑ ❑ I] Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? in fl Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • ❑ ❑ n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? • n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? n n n .® Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? • n n ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ n ■ n If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan.on site? n n ■ ❑ If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - ) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: . De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ■ n n n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? • n n n "# Isde-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n • "n Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? n n • n Number of tubes in use? Comment: Page #