NC0072877_Inspection_20190404

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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Glen Holland
Town of Newton Grove
Pork Chop Hill Rd
Newton Grove, NC 28366
NORTH CAROLINA
Envirwimentaf Quality
April 04, 2019
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Newton Grove WWTP
NPDES WW Permit No. NC0072877
Sampson County
Dear Mr. Holland:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Newton Grove WWTP ,
on 4/03/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0072877. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Johnathan Watts with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3322 or via email at
johnathan.watts©ncdenr.gov.
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Sincerely,
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J. Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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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 Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 1ti 1 2 15 1 3 I NC0072877 111 12 I 19/04/03 117
Type
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Inspector Fac Type
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
67I I 70I I 71 m 72 L-1 I ti I
Reserved
731751 1 1 I I 1 1180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Newton Grove WWTP
Pork Chop Hill Rd
Newton Grove NC 28366
Entry Time/Date
09:30AM 19/04/03
Permit Effective Date
17/02/01
Exit Time/Date
12:OOPM 19/04/03
Permit Expiration Date
22/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Ervin Glenn Holland/ORC/919-658-6538/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
James E Ballance,Pork Chop Hill Rd Newton Grove NC 28366/ORC/910-591-7871/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement • 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 Numbe s Date
Johnathan C Watts FRO WQ//910433-3300/ /C1 y+� 4- 4 - Ig
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
NC0072877
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yr/mo/day
19/04/03
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Enclosed is a copy of the compliance evaluation inspection report for the routine inspection that was
conducted April 3, 2019, by Johnathan Watts of the Fayetteville regional office, for the purpose of
evaluating compliance with the requirements of this permit. A review of the DMR's for the months of
December and February of 2018 revealed no transcription errors or reporting discrepancies. All
records and log books appeared to be current and complete. The Division of Water Resources
commends Mr. Holland for his initiative and proactive approach towards documentation and monitoring.
I appreciate the time and professional courtesy that Mr. Holland extended during the inspection. Please
refer to the notes and the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
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Permit: NC0072877
Inspection Date: 04/03/2019
Owner - Facility: Newton Grove VVWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
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?
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:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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:
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
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Permit: NC0072877
Inspection Date: 04/03/2019
Owner -Facility: Newton Grove WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
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?
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'/d of the sidewall depth)
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Permit: NC0072877 Owner - Facility: Newton Grove WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/03/2019
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE
Type of operation:
Is the filter media present? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter surface free of clogging? II ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter free of growth? III ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? 0 ❑ II ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? 0 ❑ • ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? • 0 0 0
Comment:
Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site? . • ❑ ❑ 0
Are UV bulbs clean? • ❑ 0 ❑
Is UV intensity adequate? • 0 0 ❑
Is transmittance at or above designed level? ❑ 0 ❑ •
Is there a backup system on site? 0 0 • ❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 0 ❑
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
Is the generator tested under load?
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?
Comment:
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0072877
Inspection Date: 04/03/2019
Owner - Facility: Newton Grove VVWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is proper volume collected? • ❑ 0 0
Is the tubing clean? 1 0 0 ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ 0 ❑ •
Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit? • 0 0 0
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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