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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0012748_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210621DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 ROY COOPER caven,�r ELIZABETH S. BISER Seim y S. DANIEL SMITH DFI Donald B Dixon Brunswick County PO Box 249 Bolivia, NC 28422-0249 NORTH CAROLINA Envim-tal Quality July 16, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Sea Trail WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0012748 Brunswick County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sea Trail WWTP on June 21, 2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0012748. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. However, please review the summary and report as there are issues the Permittee needs to be aware and address. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at dean. hunkele@ncdenr.Qov. Sincerely, EDocuSigned by:"c�94-9 3ABA14AC7DC434... Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENT Cc: Upload to Laserfiche xa..n arou�.>kv�.n aF��a�.�ui 3.�.mr r on�Ian Dray r.. v.�.�.: 0. .D Q�� wlMmgm�x�ew�a ore Irxrca.amaion�e ure�i�r mimi�yy�. h=Z`1l2ei 5 91ai%.5215 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F4OF40AB65D6 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0012748 Effective: 08/27/19 Expiration: 10/31/24 Owner: Brunswick County SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sea Trail WWTP County: Brunswick 1395 Angels Trace Rd Sw Region: Wilmington Sunset Beach NC 28468 Contact Person: Donald B Dixon Title: Deputy Utilities Director Phone: 910-253-2485 Directions to Facility: The site is located on the south side of NCSR 1163 near Sunset Beach System Classifications: SI, WW2, Primary ORC: Clint B Humphrey Secondary ORC(s): Aaron Merel Hewett James Robert Morrison Jeffrey Scott Leonard Donald Bernard Dixon On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name On -site representative On -site representative Related Permits: Certification: 992258 Phone:910-279-9845 993734 910-232-4636 1004104 910-685-4588 993816 910-880-1999 25021 910-612-7463 Tim Webb 910-253-2479 Clint B Humphrey 910-279-9845 Tim Webb 910-253-2479 WQ0030987 Brunswick County - Southwest Brunswick Regional Pump Station @ Sea Trail WO0034468 Brunswick County - Brunswick County DCAR WQ0023693 Brunswick County - West Brunswick Regional WRF WQCS00284 Brunswick County - Brunswick County Collection System Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:30PM Primary Inspector: Dean Hunkele EDocPhone: 910-796-7215 Secondary Inspector(s): 7/16/2021 E1 D9294C4D3746E... Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Treatment Filters Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Return pumps Standby Power Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Barscreen Record Keeping End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection Storage Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Influent Pump Station Treatment Flow Measurement End Use -Reuse Page 1 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine (See attachment summary) Page 2 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Overall, facility observed to be in good shape given its age. The EQ basin is exhibiting some extensive corrosion in areas but plan is to address this when other upgrades are done in near future like new headworks for screening & grit removal. County hasn't been checking on irrigation storage pond levels, postings, nor postings & educational materials at golf clubhouse/pro shop. For some reason, all reference to storage pond was omitted from last renewal along with all its requirements like maintaining at least 2 feet of freeboard. However, this is still a requirement and County needs to be aware when its less than 2 feet so it can make a decision to reduce or cease transfer to pond or to initiate whatever mechanism it has in its agreement with golf course owner to irrigate more to bring down level including temporary closure of one or more courses. Freeboard was observed to be about 16 inches, but needs better marker installed. Signage observed along pond at tee box near irrigation pump station found to read 'Reclaimed Water -Do Not Drink" which isn't really appropriate since that is for distribition purposes through plumbing fixtures. They should be along the lines of "Pond Contains Reclaimed Wastewater -Avoid Contact" and signage at clubhouse/pro shop to read along lines of "Golf Course Uses Reclaimed Wastewater for Irrigation - Obtain Educational Pamphlet for More Info". County needs to be aware of the golf course owner's plans to develop areas adjacent to courses and confirm the activity will not result in conflicts with required buffers or setbacks. A review of spray irrigation records indicates that Ernie that does the irrigation on the course, but he is not listed as being designated as a SI operator. Donald Dixon is still listed from 2013 as only one. Page 3 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Infiltration System ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Reuse (Quality) Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Current permit fails to mention anything about the irrigation storage pond and any requirements associated with it. The facility has no screening and grit removal capability in operation as was noted back in 12-2018 inspection. New headworks prior to influent & bypass pump stations under design. Treatment Influent Pump Station Yes No NA NE Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the general housekeeping acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are floats/controls operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are SCADA/Telemetry available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Station alarms and SCADA tested by shutting down station to simulate high water alarm condition which functioned properly. Bypass pump station to West Brunswick activated as intended. Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Calibrated by County staff on 1-6-2021. Staff records flow daily from a totalizer. Meter doesn't have a charting function or isnt' connected to a chart, but SCADA system can trend data meter reports; need to ensure it can be trended on a daily basis and an example should be availble to show during inspection. Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Exercised weekly and testly monthly under load by technician as part of maintenance contract. Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The facility has no screening and grit removal capability in operation as was noted back in 12-2018 inspection. New headworks prior to influent & bypass pump stations under design. Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is activated sludge an acceptable color? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the weirs free of solids and algae? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Some ashing, pin floc, or grease observed on surface but not excessive and will be handled by filters Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Uses air lifts Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration pattern even? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Is the system working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the system properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 6 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the chlorinator accessible? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ ❑ If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are operational logs present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 7 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the crop cover acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site condition adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of runoff / ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Golf course irrigation guy, Ernie, indicated that ownership has recently started clearing undeveloped areas around the course to build additional residential units. County needs to be aware of the plans and confirm the activity will not result in conflicts with required buffers or setbacks. End Use -Reuse Yes No NA NE Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all essential units provided in duplicate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is an automatically activated standby power source available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the equalization capacity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is aerated flow equalization present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 8 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WO0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use? ❑ ❑ ❑ If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the cover crop acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of ponding/runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application area free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑ How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Turbidity meter calibrated 4-27-2021. Has no charting function or attached chart, but SCADA can trend reported data. Permittee needs to confirm that it can be trended daily and needs to report highest value for the day versus instantaneous reading. 5-DAY UPSET - Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type? 5-day detention pond Storage amount? # At what point is side -stream wastewater returned to treatment? Is there a Spill Control Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Aerated or Mixed? NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is influent structure acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is pond lined? ❑ ❑ ❑ Liner Type Full, clay Is liner acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are baffles/curtains acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0❑ Page 9 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: E39B379C-2983-4DB4-B077-F40F40AB65D6 Permit: WQ0012748 Owner - Facility: Brunswick County Inspection Date: 06/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard? Actual freeboard? Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? Comment: Flow returned to influent pump station via pump and flexible hose. ■❑❑❑ 24 Inches 36 Inches ❑❑■❑ ❑❑■❑ ❑❑■❑ ❑❑■❑ Page 10 of 10