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Home My WebLink AboutNC0032808_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210820 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. August 20, 2021 William Hammonds Western Valley Properties LLC Email: mrngstar1206@aol.com SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Morningstar of Jackson NPDES WW Permit No. NC0032808 Jackson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Morningstar of Jackson on 8/20/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0032808. 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. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at stephanie.williams@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Stephanie Williams, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche Williams Mills (ORC) DocuSign Envelope ID: 89B6C75F-7DA9-4830-96BC-EB58A05DAD0A EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency 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 Type Inspector Fac Type 1 N 52 NC0032808 21/08/20 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 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) Morningstar of Jackson 505 Raching Cove Rd Sylva NC 28779 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:00AM 21/08/20 18/05/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 11:00AM 21/08/20 22/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number William Hammonds,505 Racking Cove Rd Sylva NC 28779//828-586-1556/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program 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 Stephanie A Williams DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 89B6C75F-7DA9-4830-96BC-EB58A05DAD0A 8/20/2021 8/20/2021 NPDES yr/mo/day 21/08/20 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Stephanie Williams, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Morningstar of Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant on August 20, 2021. This inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with permit no. NC0032808. Williams Mills (ORC) was present during the inspection. No deficiencies were noted during the inspection. The facility consists of two septic tanks, two aeration basins that operate in sequence, one secondary clarifier, and UV disinfection. The septic tanks were initially used as equalization basins which became unnecessary after plumbing fixtures in the rest home were replaced with low flow fixtures. The tanks were repurposed as septic tanks. Tank one is currently in use and tank two has not been used for several years. This facility does not contain a digester and solids are pumped from the septic tank and aeration basins as needed – at least annually. At the time of the inspection, solids were found to be very high. The ORC stated that the solids need to be pumped soon. The 30-minute settleability was measured at 95% in aeration basin one and 92% in aeration basin two. NC0032808 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 89B6C75F-7DA9-4830-96BC-EB58A05DAD0A Permit:NC0032808 Inspection Date:08/20/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Morningstar of Jackson Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (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? The permit became effective 5/1/2018 and expires 10/31/2022.Comment: 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 Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Process controls measured include pH, temperature, and DO.Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: 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/l) The ORC keeps very good records which indicate that the DO is kept around 1.7 mg/L. During the inspection the 30-minute settleability was measured at 95% in aeration basin one and 92% in aeration basin two. See summary for details. Comment: Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 89B6C75F-7DA9-4830-96BC-EB58A05DAD0A Permit:NC0032808 Inspection Date:08/20/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Morningstar of Jackson Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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 ¼ of the sidewall depth) A sludge judge could not be used to evaluate the sludge blanket because a low awning covers the plant. At least 4 - 5 feet of clear supernatant was observed visually. Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? Are UV bulbs clean? Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? The UV system consists of two banks with one bulb each, which operate in tandem. Flow can be directed to either bank individually or both banks simultaneously. Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE 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? Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 89B6C75F-7DA9-4830-96BC-EB58A05DAD0A Permit:NC0032808 Inspection Date:08/20/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Morningstar of Jackson Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE 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? The generator at the rest home powers the WWTP.Comment: Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 89B6C75F-7DA9-4830-96BC-EB58A05DAD0A