NC0072877_Inspection_20120615

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 15, 2012
Gerald Darden
Town of Newton Grove
POBox4
Newton Grove NC 28366
SUBJECT: June 12, 2012 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Newton Grove
Newton Grove WWTP
Permit No: NC0072877
Sampson County
Dear Mr. Darden:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on
June12, 2012. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Trent Allen, Environmental Engineer, of
the Fayetteville Regional Office. The cooperation of Mr. Jim Ballance, ORC, was greatly appreciated. The
facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0072877. As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the
State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have
any questions, please call me at 910-433-3322.
Sincerely,
.„Owde„
Trent Allen
Environmental Engineer
Surface Water Protection Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
cc: Jim Ballance, ORC
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance lnspertion 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 1 N 1 2 1 51 31 NC0072877 1 11 121 12/06/12. 117
Type Inspectoi- Fac Type.
181 C 1 191 S 1 201 1I
1' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 166
Remarks
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---Reserved---------------
671 1 69 70l 1I . 721 N 1 731 1174 75I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1.80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Newton Grove WWTP
Pork Chop Hill Rd
Newton Grove NC 28366
Entry Time/Date
09:00 AM 12/06/12
Permit Effective Date
07/02/01
Exit Time/Date
01:00 PM 12/06/12
Permit Expiration Date
12/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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James Edward Ballance/ORC/910-591-7871/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Gerald Darden,PO Box 4 Newton Grove NC 28366/Mayor/910-594-0827/9105940827 No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program • Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules
Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 1 r1
Trent Allen C�/�s / _. —�, FRO WQ//910-433-3300/ (` 15 ` 1 2•
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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Belinda S Henson yJ FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ fJ - 1 i
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3 NC0072877 111 121
12/06/12 117 181
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility appeared well maintained on the day of the inspection.
The RAS pumps had clogged the night before the inspection, and had caused some sludge back-up in the
clarifier. The pumps were repaired and seemed to be working correctly durning the inspection. The effluent
appeared to be clear. The sludge blanket level appeared acceptable.
Records and log books were up to date. September 2011 and January 2012 laboratory records were
compared to the monthly DMR's and all data appeared to be reported correctly.
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Permit: NC0072877 Owner - Facility: Newton Grove VWVfP
Inspection Date: 06/12/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Compliance Schedules
Is there a compliance schedule for this facility?
Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period?
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
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:
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
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Permit: NC0072877 Owner - Facility: Newton Grove VVVVfP
Inspection Date: 06/12/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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?
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?
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Permit: NC0072877 Owner - Facility: Newton Grove WWTP
Inspection Date: 06/12/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
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'/< of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Disinfection - UV
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?
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 generators) 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?
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Permit: NC0072877 Owner - Facility: Newton Grove \MNTP
Inspection Date: 06/12/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
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:
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation:
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Is the air scour operational? -
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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,Regional Inspectors' Checklist for Field Parameters
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Regional Plant Inspector: --7,-44,t„— 4,s,••,j
NPDES #: A/C oc, 7Z� 77
Regional Inspector Contact #: yio
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Field Lab Certification #: 5-4/2 /
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Date: (, -/2 - / -
I. Check the parameter(s) performed at this site for reporting purposes.
❑ Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) I7 Temperature (TEMP) ❑ Specific Conductivity (SC)
4 pH n Dissolved Oxygen (DO) ❑ Settleable Residue (SETT)
II. General Laboratory (note any exceptions in section XI
Are instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells, etc. maintained in good condition?
lJ Yes
❑ No
Are standards, reagents and consumables used within manufacturer expiration dates?
[TRC gel standard is exempt.]
Q Yes
❑ No
Are the following items documented (g where applicable): x X x
Item
TRC
pH
TEMP
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SC
SETT
Date of sample collection*
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N
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Time of sample collection*
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N,
Sample collector's initials or signature
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N
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Date of sample analysis*
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Time of sample analysis*
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Analyst initials or signature
Sample location
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*Date and time of sample collection and analysis may be the same for in situ or on -site measurements.
I11. Total Residual Chlorine
Total Residual Chlorine meter make and model:
Is a check standard analyzed each day of use? (Circle one: gel oyligt,lid standard)
❑ Yes
❑ No
What is the assigned/observed value of the daily check stanta{d?
Is a 5-point calibration verification performed? Note date last verification:
❑ Yes
❑ No
Alternatively, does the lab construct a linear regress , using 5 standards, to calculate
results? Note date of last calibration c rve cons cted:
❑ Yes
❑ No
True values: ❑ pg/L ❑ mg/L
Obtained values: ❑ pg/L ❑ mg/L ��,.
What program are samples an ed on? `-`-,,,,
Are results reported in pr r units? Check one: ❑ pg/L ❑ r1i g/L
❑ Yes
❑ No
Are results reported een the facility's, permit limit and the compci nce limit of 50 pg/L?
If value is less than the low standard, report as "<x", where x=low standard conc.
❑ Yes
❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
❑ Yes
❑ No
IV. pH
pH meter make and model: /449eh, ays /a,v___L
Is the pH meter calibrated with at least 2 buffers per mfg's instructions each day of use?
Note buffers used:
IX Yes
❑ No
Is the pH meter calibration checked with an additional buffer each day of use? Note check
buffer used:
Ei Yes
❑ No
Does the check buffer read within ±0.1 S.U. of the known value?
0 Yes
❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration? :.ra::. �1
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Yes
❑ No
Check buffer reading? cot') 7-0 L'A..,.o®
Xi Yes
❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection? 1
Yes
❑ No
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Are sample results reported to 0.1 pH units?
Lj Yes
❑ No

V. Temperature ..-4:;f7:
What instrument(s) is used to measure temperature? Check all that apply: EQ pH meter-.`
❑ DO meter ❑ Conductivity meter ❑ Digital thermometer ❑ Glass thermometer
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Is the instrument/thermometer calibration checked at least annually against a NIST
traceable or NIST certified thermometer?
[74) Yes ❑ No
Are temperature corrections (even if zero) posted on the instrument/thermometer?
❑
No
Are samples measured in situ or on -site? [REQUIRED - there is no holding time for
temperature]
'Yes
Yes ❑ No
Are sample results reported in degrees C?
Yes
❑
No
VI. Dissolved Oxygen
DO meter make and model: yi5 / ,f ® Zc
Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed each day of use?
IX
Yes ❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
IYI
Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection?
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Yes ❑ No
Are results reported in mg/L?
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Yes
❑ No
VII. Conductivity
Conductivity meter make and model:
Is the meter c ' ted daily according to the manufacture ' instructions? Note standard
used (this is generally a a - oint calibration):
❑
Yes ❑ No
Is a daily check standard anal . ote value.
❑
Yes ❑ No
Are the following items documented:
Meter calibration?
❑
Yes ❑ No
Are samples analyzed within 28 ays of collection? '-' -
❑
Yes ❑ No
Are results reported in pmhos/cm (some meters display equivalentnt pS/cm units)?
❑
Yes ❑ No
VIII. Settleable Residue
Does the laboratotr have an Imhoff Cone in goed-condition?
❑
Yes ❑ No
Is the sample settled'for 1 hour?
❑
Yes ❑ No
Is the sample agitated after,45 minut
❑
Yes ❑
No
Are the following items docume.. -d:
Volume of sample analyze.. F1bte volume analyzed:
❑ Yes ❑ No
Date and time of samp -- analysis Oettting start time)?
❑ Yes. ❑ No
Time of agitation of -r 45 minutes of settling?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Sample analys': completion (settling end tim)�
❑ Yes ❑ No
Are samples . alyzed within 48 hours of collection?—
❑ Yes ❑ No
Are results reported in ml/L?
❑
Yes
❑
No
IX. Was a paper trail (comparing contract lab and on -site data to DMR)
performed? If so, list months reviewed:
;❑ Yes ❑ No
X. Is follow-up by the Laboratory Certification program recommended?
❑ Yes a :❑ No
XI. Additional comments:
Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification program at:
DWQ Lab Certification, Chemistry Lab, Courier # 52-01-01
Electronic copies may be emailed to [e-mail].
Revision 04/20/2012