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Home My WebLink AboutNC0023001_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210623 (2)DocuSign Envelope ID: 3B24A50A-C889-42D3-A6A3-D2CE19E74622 United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA 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 1 IN 21IIIIII Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection I 2 IL I 3 I NC0023001 111 121 21/06/17 117 Type 1810I IIIIIIIIIII Inspector Fac Type 19I S I 2011 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIII P6 Inspection 671 Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved I 7° I I 711 1 72 I N I 73I 1 74 71 I I 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) Bear Paw WWTP Lower Hiwassee Dam Rd Murphy NC 28906 Entry Time/Date 10:OOAM 21/06/17 Permit Effective Date 17/09/01 Exit Time/Date 12:OOPM 21/06/17 Permit Expiration Date 22/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Phillip K Murphy/ORC/828-644-5066/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Phillip Murphy,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 282240908//704-525-7990/7045258174 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) Timothy and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date H Heim DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4665/ 6/22/2021 Docu•SJigned b�yL: K101{u1 C1t,uN4 '-08281105A3CA418... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Sg d by 6/22/2021 R EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3B24A50A-C889-42D3-A6A3-D2CE19E74622 31 NPDES yr/mo/day NC0023001 111 121 21/06/17 117 Inspection Type 18LI (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on June 17, 2021. Philip Murphy (ORC) was present at the time of the inspection. The system is aging, but appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection, and record keeping appeared thorough and up to date. The ORC reported that although flows have increased slightly due to increased occupancy from COVID, this has not impacted the facility's ability to maintain compliance the permit. The weirs were leveled following the last inspection in 2017 and are still in good operating condition. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3B24A50A-C889-42D3-A6A3-D2CE19E74622 Permit: NC0023001 Inspection Date: 06/17/2021 Owner - Facility: Bear Paw WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable II ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? 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: Yes No NA NE Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ❑ ❑ ❑ • 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3B24A50A-C889-42D3-A6A3-D2CE19E74622 Permit: NC0023001 Inspection Date: 06/17/2021 Owner - Facility: Bear Paw WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is scum removal adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ El • El 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: The weirs were leveled following the last inspection in 2017 and are still in good operating condition. 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The effluent pipe is not visible and is either under water or covered by the bank. Page# 4