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Home My WebLink AboutNC0081281_Inspection_20130304ATA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary March 4, 2013 Bryan Land, Public Works Director County of Richmond Post Office 504 Rockingham, North Carolina 28380 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Richmond county Water Treatment Plant NPDES Permit NO: NC0081281 Richmond County Dear Mr. Land: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection conducted February 12, 2013. The time an effort put forth by Mr. Locklear, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), during the inspection is greatly appreciated. The County was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0081821 for the items inspected. The following items were noted during the inspection: Project to discontinue discharge Based on a discussion with Mr. Locklear the project to utilize decant water (wastewater) as part of the source water for the "Settled Water" Plant continues. The completion of the project is estimated on or before June 2013. Please contact the Fayetteville Regional Office when the project is complete. Records Review All records requested were present, neat and organized. Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Data Validation A data validation check was performed by comparing selected DMRs to laboratory reports. No data issues were noted. 225 Green Street— Suite 714 — Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5095 Phone: 910-433-33001 FAX: 910-486-07071 Customer Service 1.877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orq An Equal Opportunity \ Affiirmatve Action Employer One - NorthCarolina Naturally Mr. Land March 4, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Facility Tour The wastewater treatment facilities were toured as part of the inspection. Please note that sludge/solids handling should be performed in manner that prevents sludge/solids from entering onsite stormwater management system. Dewatered solids should never enter the onsite stormwater system. Receiving Stream A brief inspection of the receiving stream was conducted as part of the inspection. No accumulation of solids or other unusual conditions were noted at the time of the inspection. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has questions or comments related to the subject_ inspection please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 433-3300. Sincerely, Paul E. Rawls Environmental Program Consultant PER/per _ Enclosure: NPDES Inspection Report cc: Matthew Locklear, ORC, Richmond County Water Treatment Plant FROSWPS Files'-(Mark-B-Wiley) DWQ Central Files United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA/� Washington, D.C. 20460 WAtP -D pIiAnce Insper:tion:i port m Form Approved. .OMB No. 2040-0057 Approvale.... , _8-31-98 Section A: National'Data System Codirtg (i.e.,_PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 Li I 3 I • NC0081281 111 121 13/02/12 117 181 r I 191 c I 20I tJ !=J Remarks 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIJ66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 -------- QA---Reserved ---- 67I .1 69 701 31 - . 7111 ' 72I N I . 73I I 1 Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Richmond County WTP Entry Time/Date 01:30 PM 13/02/12 Permit Effective Date 09/04/01 326 Old Charlotte Hwy Rockingham NC 28379 Exit Time/Date 03:40 PM 13/02/12 Permit Expiration Date 14/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)[ritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Matthew Locklear/ORC/910-997-8339/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number• Contacted Todd Tiilis,PO Box 504 Rockingham NC 28380/Superintendent/910-997-8339/9109978340 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only -those areas evaluated) Permit • Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Review - Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 ul E Ra FRO WQ//Q13 733-5803/ Ito <133 3300 .R-I-zci3 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Belinda S Henson /il.G4914.n�� FRO WQ//910 433 3300 Ext.726/ 3 — L— 13 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. ) NC0081281 111 121 17 18 13/02/12 I IC Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The time an effort put forth by Mr. Locklear, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), during the inspection is greatly appreciated. The County was found to be in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0081821 for the items inspected. The following items were noted during the inspection: Project to discontinue discharge Based on a discussion with Mr. Locklear the project to utilize decant water (wastewater) as part of the source water for the "Settled Water" Plant continues. The completion of the project is estimated on or before June 2013.. Please contact the Fayetteville Regional Office when the project is complete. Records Review All records requested were present, neat and organized. Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Data Validation A data validation check was performed by comparing selected DMRs to laboratory reports. No data issues were noted. Facility Tour The wastewater treatment facilities were toured as part of the inspection. Please note that sludge/solids handling should be performed in manner that prevents sludge/solids from entering onsite stormwater - management system. Dewatered solids should never enter the onsite stormwater system. Receiving Stream A brief inspection of the receiving stream was conducted as part of the inspection. No accumulation of solids or other unusual conditions were noted at the time of the inspection. Page # 2 Permit: NC0081281 Owner - Facility: Richmond County WTP Inspection Date: 02/12/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Yes No NA .NE ■ ❑00 Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee-submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Tablets are lowered into the effluent pump station wet well in a wire box. Pump Station - Effluent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 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: Yes No NA NE ❑❑■❑ ■ Onn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ ❑nn Yes No NA NE Tablet ■ nnn ■ ❑nn Yes No NA NE nnn■ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ nnn ■ nnn n ❑■n ❑ n■n Page # 3