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Home My WebLink AboutNC0039594_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (3)TO N OF Wastewater Tre e .t Plant 19 N. Main Ave . Maiden, NC 28650 O ice (828) 428-5032 • Fax (828) 428-5 April 23,2019 Mr. Wes Bell Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section N.C. Divisions of Water Resources 610 Center Avenue, Suite 310 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Subject: Response to Notice of Violation PAR Review Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No NC0039594 Dear Mr. Bell fe z O`'3',.,r` S I am writing in response to the Notice of Violation issued to the Town of Maiden on April 17 2019 In accordance to the Significant Non Compliance (SNC) issued for GKN Driveline (IUP #001) for the Parameter of Copper during the first half of 2018. Being totally new to pre-treatment I was totally Unaware, that I was suppose to determine (SNC) on (IUP #001) this is totally my fault, and assumed That sending a (NOV) and keeping a copy on file, was all that was needed (Lesson Learned). As far as actions, we no longer have a active pre-treatment program with the (IUP#001) their Permit has been dropped due to a new process, that they have elected to go with (EVAPORATION) And our program has been put to inactive status, as we do not have any more (IUP) users on our NPDES permit at this time. I am also making it my personal goal to attend to some future Pre -Treatment classes, seminars to learn and gain more knowledge about how the pretreatment Process works. I sincerely want to apologize for all the inconvenience and problems during this process. Sincerely, Timothy R Hedrick, ORC Town of Maiden, WWTP ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretory . LINDA CULPEPPER Director CERTIFIED MAIL #: 7018 0360 0002 2099 1703 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Todd Herms, Town Manager Town of Maiden 19 North Main Avenue Maiden, North Carolina 28650 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality 17 April 2019 FILE Subject: Notice of Violation PAR Review Town of Maiden NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County Tracking #: NOV-2019-PC-0260 Dear Mr. Herms: Mooresville Regional Office staff has reviewed your Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) for the reporting period of January through December 2018. Based on the review, this letter is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the Town's failure to properly implement the Pretreatment Program. Specifically, the Town failed to determine Significant Non Compliance (SNC) status for GKN Driveline (IUP #001) during the first half of 2018. One of the two copper results reported during this period was a Technical Review Criteria violation and therefore, the SIU was in SNC. Please be advised that the Town must determine SNC status according to 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii), 15A NCAC 2H .0903(b)(34), and local sewer use ordinance. The Town has submitted corrected copies of the PAR (including Narrative, PPS Form, SNCR, IDSF) for review by this Office prior to completing the evaluation. In addition, the Town's Pretreatment Coordinator has already submitted a copy of the Public Notice to address the SIU's SNC status. After a review of the updated PAR, the Town has completed the PAR in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H _0908(b) requirements and guidelines set forth in the Comprehensive Guidance for North Carolina Pretreatment Programs. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by May 10, 2019, addressing the Town's actions to prevent the recurrence of this violation. In responding, please address your comments to Mr. Bell. E 9rtrtrmi M Fm#eseausmffi�1� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue.5ulte 301 I Mooresvl{le.North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699 ¢.,' s7-• r. ,4 u Mr. Todd Herms Page Two 17 April 2019 w. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at (704) 235-2192 or at wes.bell c@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: "- A 14CC681 AF27425... W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ itoring and Pollutant Scan frmit No. NC0039594 utfall 00'1 Annual REC Name Town of Maiden LE FIORC Timothy R. HedrickVcihty te of samplingENTSEC pN � 1JW� SPhone (8281 428-5032„ . 08/01 /201.7 Analytical Laboratories Research & .A.nalv'tical Labs. GEL Labs. and Water Tech Labsn Ammonia (as N) Cornlosite Dissolved oxygen 'lrab Nitrate/Nitrite _ Composite Total Kjeldahl nitrogen Composite Total Phosphorus Composite iota] dissolved solids Composite Hardness Composite Chlorine (total residual, TRC) Crab Oil and {rease Grab Antimony Corxt osite Arsenic Composite Beryllium Corn Cadmium Composite Chromium Composite Copper - Composite Lead, Composite Mercury Composite Nickel Composite Selenium Composite Silver Composite Thallium. Composite Zinc Composite Cyanide Grab Total .henolic co n.ounds Grab Acroleirt Cl ra Acrylonitrile Grab Benzene Grab Bromoform G b Carbon tetrachloride Grab Chlorobenzene Grab Chlorodibromorrre.thane Grab Chloroethane Grab 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Grab Chloroform Arab Dichlorobromomethane Grab 1 1-dichloroethane Grab 1,,2-dichloroeth.ane Grab Trans-1 2-dichloroeth lene Grab -dichlorot^tbylene Form - DMR- PPA.-1 Irab SM4500NH3 SM4500-0G SM4500NO3 SM4500NH3 SM 4500P E SM 2540C EPA 200,7 SM4500CI G EPA 1664A EPA 290.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200 EPA 200.7 EPA. 200,7 EPA 200.7 EPA 245.1 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 2001 EPA 200.7 S'M4500CNE EPA 420.1 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA,624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 0.002 0.005 0.005 .005 0.200 (DL 0.005 0.005 0.005 0. 0.010 0.005 0.005 <0.2 5,8 3.4 2.8 4,5 225 35 29 <5.6 <0.005 <0.005 <0,001 <0.002 0.01.7 0.011 <0.005 1.82 0.041 <0.005 <0.005 <©.005 0.149 <0.005 <0.00 0.100 <0.100 0.100 <0,100 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0,010 0.010 <0.010 0,010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 .01 Month 54- Year rng/ L rng/L m;� L mg/ L mg/ L ug/L m L mg/ L mg/L.. n L mg/ L rng/ L mg/L mg/L mg/.1- mg/ L m,/ L mg "L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L <0.010 mg/L Page 1 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan rmit No. NC0039594 Month % U6v.5k utfall 001 Year ?°17 Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 rdichloropropane -dichloropropylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 thylbenzene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl bromide Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methylene chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Tetrachloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Toluene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,1-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,2-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Trichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Vinyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acid -extractable compounds mg/ L P-chloro-m-creso Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dimethylphenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Pentachlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Phenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Base -neutral compounds Acenaphthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acenaphthylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzidine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Bcnzo(a)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,4 benzofluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(ghi)perylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Butyl benzyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mWL 1 2-chloronaphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Parameter Sample Type Analytical Method Quantitation Level Sample Result Measurem ent Number of samples Base -neutral compounds (cont.)._ Chrysene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-butyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-octyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dibenzofa,hlanthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 2 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan rmit No. NC0039594 Month /7'c/Scc5"/- 1 001 Year a°,7 dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 -dichlorobenzidine Grab EPA 625 0.020 <0.020 mg/L 1 iethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dimethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrotoluene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,6-dinitrotoluene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Fluorene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobutadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachloroethane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Isophorone Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Naphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Nitrobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodimethylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L I N-nitrosodiphenylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L I Phenanthrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L I 1,2,4,-trichlorobenzcne Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified perdonnel properly gather and evaluat the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that manage the system, or those persons directly responsibel for gathering the information, the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. Timothy R. Hedrick Authorized R esentat've Signature 9/7/2017 Date Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 3 Water Resources Environmental Quality November 7, 2017 Mr. Todd Herms, Town Manager Town of Maiden 19 North Main Avenue Maiden, North Carolina 28650 Subject: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Biomonitoring Inspection Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County Tracking #: NOD-2017-PC-0249 Dear Mr. Herrns: ROYCOOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Interim Director Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance 13iomonitoring Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on October 31, 2017, by Mr, Wes Bell of this Office, Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The results of the effluent toxicity samples collected on October 31, 2017 and. November 2, 2017 will be forwarded to you under separate cover. This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) due to the facility's failures t.o properly operate and maintain the wastewater treatment facility (inoperable grit removal system) and collect effluent composite samples over a 24-hr, period, as detailed in the Grit Removal and Effluent Sampling Sections of the attached report, Please be advised that pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the tennis, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215. 1 It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by November 30, 2017, detailing the actions taken to address the grit removal system and effluent composite sampling program. In addition, the response should also include the actions taken to address the concerns noted in the Laboratory/Summary, Influent Sampling/Summary, and Flow Measurement/Summary Sections of the attached report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Wes Bell. State of North Carolina j Environmental Quality l Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office E 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 331.0 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704-663-1699 odd Hems age Two November 7, 2017 Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at (704) 235-2192, or via email at wes.bell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ • Enclosure: Inspection Report cc: Catawba County Health Department MSC-1617 Central -Basement EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington. o.0. 20480 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 ydmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 [J 2 L 3 1 NC0039594 . 111 12 I 17/10131 117 18 LB] ( 19 I G ( 201 I 211 I I 1 I I I 1 I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I I I II 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA -- Reserved 7013 I 71 L1 72 I N I 731 1 V74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 67 12.o I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Maiden VWVfP 2090 W Finger St Maiden NC 28650 Entry lime/Date 09:00AM 17/10/31 Permit Effective Date 17/07/01 Exit Time/Date 01:15PM 17/10/31 Permit Expiration Date 20/07/31 Name(s) of Onsito Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) !1! Timothy Ray Hedrick/ORC/828-428-5032/ Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number Todd Herms,19 N Main Ave Maiden NC 28650/Town Manager! 828-428-5 0 0 0/8284285017 Contacted No Other Facility Data Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) III Permit 1.1 Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance IIII Records/Reports El Self -Monitoring Program III Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review III Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of lnspor(s) Wes Bell Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date MRO WQ1f704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ ti /647 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer W. Corey Basinger Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date MRO WQ11704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. 6 61/210/71-- Page# 1 NPDES NC0039 2 yrlme/day 17/10/31 Inspection Type (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) LABORATORY SECTION contd: The pH and TRC meters appeared to be properly calibrated/verified and documented; however, all dissolved oxygen (DO) meter calibrations were not being documented for the instream monitoring events. The ORC and staff must ensure that all DO meter calibrations are documented in accordance with the NC Wastewater Laboratory Certification Technical Guidance Document — Approved Procedure for the Analysis of Dissolved Oxygen. The facility staff were replacing the pH buffers on a weekly basis. Note: The facility monitors effluent pH three times per week, Please be advised that the pH buffer solutions used during the calibration process should not be used for more than one calibration and properly discarded (Reference: NC Wastewater Laboratory Certification Technical Guidance Document — Approved Procedure for the Analysis of pH), Influent and effluent samples are temporarily stored in a refrigerator (equipped with a thermometer) prior to pick-up and shipment to the contracted laboratory. The facility staff must ensure that the refrigerator's temperature is documented for every day the unit is used for sample storage to verify the samples are being properly preserved at less than or equal to six degrees Celsius (Reference: 40 CFR 136.3 Table II). Note: The internal temperature inside the refrigerator was less than six degrees Celsius at the time of the inspection. INFLUENT SAMPLING SECTION cont°d: The ORC and staff must ensure that the preset gallon interval between the collection of aliquots (influent and effluent composite samples) is fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment system [NPDES Permit Condition Reference: Part II, Section A Definitions -- Composite Sample (3)1, On -site Representatives: The following Town personnel were in attendance during the inspection: Mr, Tim Hedrick/VW4rfP Superintendent; Mr Shuford Wise/Backup ORC; and Mr. Chris Bagshaw/Operator, FLOW MEASUREMENT -INFLUENT SECTION cont'd: During the inspection, DWR staff performed preliminary measurements to the parshall flume throat and head measuring device location. The measurements indicated that the flume did not comply with the standard parshall flume dimensions. Specifically, the width of the flume throat was measured at eight and three quarter inches (nine inches required) while the distance from the flume throat to the head measuring device was approximately forty-five inches (thirty-six and one -eight inches required). Please be advised that the NPDES Permit requires the following: flow measurement devices be installed, calibrated, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device; and devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum deviation of less than 10% from the true discharge rates throughout the range of expected discharge volumes. (Permit Condition Reference: Part II, Section D.3 Flow Measurements), Note: DWR staff was informed that the next flow meter calibration event by the contracted company was scheduled to be performed in November 2017. Page# 2 r Permit: NC0039594 n Date:10131/2017 Owner- Facility: Maiden WNTP Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance 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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ill 0 ❑ ❑ MI ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed at the facility on 2123117 by DWR staff. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • 0 0 0 Are all recordsmaintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ 0 • Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ 0 0 Is the chain -of -custody complete? In ❑ 0 0 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 1 Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? 11 0 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 0 NI 0 on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 111 0 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1s the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? I 0 0 ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? In 0 ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? III 0 0 0 Page# 3 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period October 2016 through September 201,7, Thefacility failed to achieve the minimum effluent pH limit in January 2017 and June 2017 one violation er month The Division has reviou addressed these it violations through the issuance of Notice of Deficiences (NODs). The Town designated a new ORC and Backup ORC to ensure the visitation schedules comply with 15A NCAC 08G ,0205. Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6,0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (ROD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/- 1 0 degrees? Comment: Yes No NA NE • DLID III El El El ▪ El 0 0 • 1:3 0 El El 0 II 0 El 0 II 0 On -site effluent field analyses (pH, TRC, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, temperature) are performed under the Town's field laboratory certification #5532. Water Tech Labs and R&A Labs have also been contracted to provide analytical support. See "Summary" Section for additional comments. influent Sampling # Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? 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 sampling performed according to the permit? Comment: The subiect permit requires BOD and TSS composite sam temperature was less than zero degrees Celsius and col aliauots at the time of the nspection. Sever& adi s. The internal sa roxima ents were made to the 52 Yes No NA NE • E] El El III El 0 0 E3 MI El El • El El 0 • El 0 El • 0 El 0 ler duri the 10/31/17 and 11/2/17 site visits. The facility staff were finally able to collect over 100 m aliquots on 11/2/17. The ORC and staff must ensure that the sampler collects 100 ml. aliquots Cat a minimum) during future sampling events as required by the NPDES Permit. Weekly aliquot checks and/or calibrations may be necessary on the sampler until the appropriate settings are determined, All sampler calibrations/checks should be documented in an on -site log. See "Summary" Section for additional comments. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Page# 4 Owner - Facility: Maiden VW TP Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 10/3112017 Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance 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)? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: The subject permit requires composite and qrab effluent samples. The internal sampler temperature was three degrees Celsius and collecting greater than 100 mi. aliquots at the time of the inspection. The effluent sampler had not collected samples throughout an entire 24-hr. period during the 10/30/17 —10/31/17 sampling event. In addition, a review of the sampler's program revealed that the sampler would have stopped collecting samples even sooner during higher flow events, potentially several hours prior to the end of the 24-hr. period. Please be advised that composite samples are to be collected over a 24-hr. period as required by the NPDES Permit (Permit Condition reference: Part 11, Section A Definitions — Composite Sample). Upstream / Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: 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: The wastewater treatment facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. Process control measurements were being properly documented and maintained on -site. The facility is equipped with a telemetry type alarm system (Mission Control) to notify the wastewater staff of specific alarm conditions at the treatment facility. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? Yes No NA NE 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • II 0 0 El III ❑ ❑ ❑ III ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NC0039594 Owner • Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Inspection' Type: Bioassay Compliance Bar Screens Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Screenings are disposed (via contracted company) at the County Landfill Grit Removal Type of grit removal &Manual b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment: The severe and/or emoval s stem ears. The Permittee mu Yes' No NA NE ■ 0 0 0 Yes No NA NE 0 1 000■ 0 0 0 ■ 0 0 0 • as not o erat'one' and has not been consistently in service for ent the apt r©p+riate corrective acti©n repai epiacement ©n the.__c rernravel s stem to return this treatment unit back into th facility's treatment ot'ocess. Please be advised that the subiect permit requires th permit at all tim Maintenance/, to properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems o Permit Condition Reference: Part tl, Section C Flow Measurement - Influent :ment and control 2') — Prooer ©De ation and Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? El 0 0 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? I 0 0 0 Is the flow meter operational? • 0 0 0 (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter'? 0 0 0 Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on 11/14/1 by Clearwater, Inc. See 'Summary' Section for additional comments. Pump Station - Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 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? Yes No NA. NE II 0 0 0 ■ 0 0 0 III 0 0 II 0 0 0 ■ 0 0 0 ■ 0 0 0 0 0 ■ 0 Comment: The high water alarm system operated properly hen activated during the inspection Page# Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 10/31/2017 Owner - Facility: Maiden WWTP inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance Sequencing Batch Reactors Type of operation: Is the reactor effluent free of solids? Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? The operator understands and can explain the process? Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ MI ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The facility is equipped with two SBR units that were operational and in service at the time of the inspection. Both SBR units are equipped with surface aeration. Equalization Basins 1s 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? Yes No NA NE 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ IDULI • ❑ ❑ ❑ 00110 • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The SBR effluent is discharged into an equalization basin prior to the chlorination and dechlorination treatment processes. Disinfection -Liquid Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 11000 • ❑ ❑ ❑ 11000 Yes No NA NE Liquid ❑ ❑ IN ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 10/31 /2©17 De -chlorination Are the tablets the proper size and type? Owner , Facility: Maiden VWVTP Inspection Type: Bioassay Compl n Yes No NA NE 0111110 Comment: Aqueous sodium bisulfite is used for dechlorination, The ORP system used to control the feed rates was operational and in service. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Flow 11 easurement - 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: The flow meter is calibrated annually and w s ibrated on 'i 1114 Effluent Pipe 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? 6 El ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE, ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • Clearwater, Inc. Yes No NA NE II ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The effluent appeared slightly turbid with trace suspended solids and no foam. DWR staff collected effluent toxicity samples during the inspection. The results wilI be forwarded under separate cover. Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? • 0 0 Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ❑ El 0 # Is the odor acceptable? M 0 ❑ ❑ # is tankage available for properly waste sludge? • ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Both digesters were operational and in service. Wastewater bio-solids are transported (by Town staff) to the Regional Compost Facility for final treatment/disposal, Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under toad? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ IN El El 0 Page# VIperTnit: NC0039594 Date: 10/31/2017 • owner- Facility: Maiden VwdrP Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance 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? ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The backup generator is tested (riot under load) monthly and at a minimum, placed under load during the twice per year servicing by a contracted company (Covington Diesel). Page# 9 Water Resources Environmental Quality November 20, 2017 Mr, Todd Herms, Town Manager Town of Maiden 19 North Main Avenue Maiden, North Carolina 28650 Subject: Toxicity Test Results Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0439594 Catawba County Dear Mr. Herms: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER interim Director Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the samples collected at the subject facility on October 31 and November 2, 2017, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Whole effluent samples were collected for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test Passed utilizing these samples. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions cone ming this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Carol Hollenkarnp at (919) 743-8450 and/or Mr. Wes Bell at (704) 235-2192, or at carol.hollenkarnp(7ncdenr.gov and wes.bell@ncdenr,gov.. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosure: Toxicity Test Results cc: Catawba County Health Department Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicity Unit MSC-1617 Central -Basement State of North Carolina' Environmental QLualityl Water Resources 1 Water Quality Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office j 6l0 Last Center Avenue, Suite 310 p Mooresville, North Carolina 28 l l5 704-663-1699 Division of Water Resources November 8, 2017 MEMORANDUM To: Corey Basinger Water Quality Regional ©perttcans, MRO Through: Cindy A. Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB) From: Carol Hollenkamp Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB) Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit # NC0039594/001 Catawba County The aquatic toxicity test using flow -proportional composite samples of effluent discharged from the Maiden WWTP has been completed. Maiden WWTP has a permitted effluent discharge of 1.0 million gallons per day (MGD) entering Clark Creek (7010 of 12.0 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on October 31 and November 2 by Wes Bell for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass -fail toxicity test. The test passed. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass -fail Test. Result Pass Test Concentrations 11% Control Survival 100% Control Mean. Reproduction 30.0 neonates Test Treatment Survival 100% Treatment Mean Reproduction 28.8 neonates First Sample pH 7.04 SU First Sample Conductivity 324 micromhos/cm First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/L Second Sample pH 6.95 SU Second Sample Conductivity 358 micromhos/cm Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/L Test results for the above samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts. Please contact us if you have any questions or if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 743-8401. Basin: Catawba cc: Wes Bell (MRO) Division of Water Resources November 8, 2017 MEMORANDUM To: Corey Basinger Water Quality Regional Operations, MRO Through: Cindy A. Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB) From: Carol Hollenkamp Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB) Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit # NC0039594/001 Catawba County The aquatic toxicity test using flow -proportional composite samples of effluent discharged from the Maiden WWTP has been completed. Maiden WWTP has.a permitted effluent discharge of 1.0 million gallons per day (MGD) entering Clark Creek (7Q10 of 12.0 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on October 31 and November 2 by Wes Bell for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass -fail toxicity test. The test passed. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass -fail Test Result Pass Test Concentrations 11% Control Survival 100% Control Mean Reproduction 30.0 neonates Test Treatment Survival 100% Treatment Mean. Reproduction 28.8 neonates First Sample pH 7.04 SU First Sample Conductivity 324 micromhos/cm First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/L Second Sample pH 6.95 SU Second Sample Conductivity 358 micromhos/cm Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/L Test results for the above samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts. Please contact us if you have any questions or if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 743-8401. Basin: Catawba cc: Wes Bell (MRO) Bell, Wes From: Hollenkamp, Carol Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 12:02 PM To: Basinger, Corey Cc: Bell, Wes; Moore, Cindy Subject: Toxicity Test Report Attachments: MRO.Maiden WWTP_1117.pdf Attached is the toxicity test report for Maiden WWTP. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Carol Hollenkamp Environmental Specialist Aquatic Toxicology Branch/Water Sciences Section/Division of Water Resources Department of Environmental Quality 919-743-8440 office Carol.hollenkamp@ncdenr.gov Mailing: 1621 Mail Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Physical: 4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 :� Nothing Compares_%, Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 21117 Wastewater Branch Water Quality Permitting Section Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Number NC0039594 To Whom It May Conce By notice of this letter,. I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at the subject facility as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in I SA NCAC 2B.0506. Timothy R I{edrick Title ORC Mailing Address 19 N. Main Ave Maiden, NC Physical. Address 2090 W. Finger St Email Address thedrick(Grmaidennc.gov Office Phone 828-428-5032 Mobile Phone 828-320-9728 If you have any questions regarding this letter, 5020. William "Todd" Herms Town Manager 19 Nort'h Main Avenue Maiden, N.C. 28650 thernts@maidenne.gov maidenne.gov Office Phone 828-428-.5020 Mobile Phone 828-302-0878 cc: Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quail Narrae412 Title 28650 Mailing Address Physical Address (if diTerent) Email. Address Office Phone Mobile Phone please feel free to contact me at 828-428- 'ern ittin Section • Water R urces:. October 2, 2017 Todd Herms,Town Manager Town of Maiden 19 N Main Ave Maiden, NC 28650 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2017-LV-0093 Permit No. NC0039594 Maiden WWTP Catawba County Dear Mr. Herms: iOPEI olveonor M1GHAEL S • REGAir S. JAY ZIMMERMAN A review of the -June 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Deticiencv(s): Sample Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Deficiency Limit Reported ' 001 Effluent pH (00400) 6/12/2017 6 5.9 - Daily Minimum Not Reached Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Mooresville Regional Office encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance. If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Wes Bell of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor . Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1 Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 May 25, 2017 Todd Herres, Manager Town Town of Maiden 19 N Main Ave Maiden, NC 28650 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2017-LV-0058 Permit No. NC0039594 Maiden WWTP Catawba County Dear Mr. Herms: ROY COOPER. covernar MICHAEL S. REGAN smeary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Dritraor A review of the January 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Deficie (s): Sample Location Parameter 001 Effluent pH (00400) Limit Reported Date Value Value Type of Deficiency 30/2017 6 5.6 Daily Minimum Not Reached Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law, The Mooresville Regional Office encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance. State of North Carolina d Environmental Quality I Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact Wes Bell of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File State of North Carolina G 'Environmental Quality k Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 Permit No, NC0039594 Outfall 001 Facility Name 'own of Maiden Date of sampling 0/01/2017 Analytical Laboratories Research Analy onitorin Pollutant Scan Timothy R. Hedrick pine (828) 428-5032 abs, GEL Labs, and Water Tech Labs. Ammonia (as N) Dissolved oxygen Nitrate/ Nitrite Total Kjeldahl nitrogen 'Total Phosphorus Total dissolved solids Hardness Chlorine total residual Oil and :rease TRC Antimony Arsenic Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Co. .er Lead Mercury Nickel Selenium Silver Zinc Cyanide Total,.henolic corn ounds Acrolein Acrylonitrile Benzene Brorn©farm Carbon tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chlorodibramornethane Chloroethane 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform Dichlorobromometl ane l ,1-dichloroethane 1,2-dichloroethane Trans-1 2-dichloroeth 1 1,1-dichloroethylene Composite Grab Composite Composite Composite Composite C::omposite Grab Grab Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Com osite Composite Grab Grab Crab Crab Grab Grab C.1 ra.b Grab Grab Grab C.1rab Grab Grab ab SM4500NH3 SM4500-OG SM4500NO3 SM4500NH3 SM 4500P E SM 2540C EPA 200,7 SM4500CI G EPA 1664A EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 _ EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 245,1 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 SM4500CNE EPA 420.1 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.14 0.16 1.0 1.0 0 5.6 0.005 <0,2 5.8 3.4 2.8 <0.005 0.0010 <0.001 0.002 <0.002 0.005 0,005 0.005 0.200 (DLJ 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.010 0.005 0.005 0.100 0.100 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0,010 0.010 0.01 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.017 0.011 <0.005 1.82 0.041 <0,0©5 <0.005 <0.005 0,149 <0.005 <0.005 <0.100 <0.010 <0.010 <0,010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.01.0 <0.010 010 <0.010 <0.01.0 <0,010_ <0.010 <0.010 mg/ L mg/L mg/ L m1. mg/ L m_ L mg/L uL mg/L rng/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mL ng/L mg/ L mg/ L mL mg/ L mL m L mg/ L m L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L m L mg,J L mg/ mg/" mL L L Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 1 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Permit No. NC0039594 Month AV604 Year a0/7 1,2-dichloropropane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichloropropylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Ethylbenzene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl bromide Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methylene chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Tetrachloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Toluene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,1-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,2-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Trichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Vinyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acid -extractable compounds mg/L P-chloro-m-creso Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dimethylphenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 _ <0.010 mg/L 1 4-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Pentachlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Phenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 ; <0.010 mg/L 1 Base -neutral compounds Acenaphthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acenaphthylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzidine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,4 benzofluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(ghi)perylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Butyl benzyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chloronaphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Parameter Sample Type Analytical Method Quantitation Level Sample Result Measurem ent Number of samples Base -neutral compounds (cont4 Chrysene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-butyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-octyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 2 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Permit No. NC0039594 Outfall 001 Year ,9O/17 1,4-dichlorobenzene 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Diethyl phthalate Dimethyl phthalate 2,4-dinitrotoluene 2,6-dinitrotoluene 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Fluoranthene Fluorene Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Hexachloroethane Indeno (1,2, 3-cd) pyrene Isophorone Naphthalene Nitrobenzene N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosodiphenylamine Phenanthrene Pyrene I ,2,4,-trichlorobenzene Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 _ EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 0.010 0.020 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.050 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.020 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.050 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L - mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified perdonnel properly gather and evaluat the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that manage the system, or those persons directly responsibel for gathering the information, the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. Timothy R. Hedrick Authorized Re resentative n Signature 9/7/2017 Date Month 4l%6-1 " 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 3 TO OF: Wastewater Tre; n 19 N. Main Ave • Maiden, NC 28650 Office (828) 428-5032 • Fax (828) 428-5606 April 13, 2017 Mr. Wes Bell Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section N.C. Division of Water Resources 610 Center Avenue, Suite 310 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Subject: Response to Compliance Evaluation Inspection Notice of Change in ORC Position Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Dear Mr. Bell: To achieve compliance with the requirement for the number of days a Backup ORC can serve as ORC when the ORC is not present (Reference 15A NCAC 08G .0205) the Town of Maiden WWTP will be changing ORC positions effective July lst, 2017. Tim Hedrick (Grade 3, Certification # 1004082) will serve as the ORC. Shuford Wise (Grade 3, Certification # 3915) will serve as the backup ORC. Tim Hedrick is a full-time employee with the Town and will be serving more than 60% of the required time meeting the requirement for serving as ORC during a calendar year. Please accept me apology for the late response time concerning this matter. if you have any questions on comments concerning the above action please free to contact me at (828) 244-9598 (mshufordwise@outiook.com) or Tim Hedrick at (828) 428-5032 (thedrick@maidennc.gov), Sincerely, M. Shuford Wise, ORC Town of Maiden, WWTP cc: Todd Herms Water Resources Environmental Quality March 1., 2017 Mr. Todd Herms, Town Manager Town of Maiden 19 North Main Avenue Maiden, North Carolina 28650 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County Dear Mr. Herms: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S, REGAN Se&P(Ory S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 23, 2017, by. -Mr. Wes Bell of this Offi.ce. Please inform the faci1itys Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The Town designated a new ORC for the wastewater treatment plant in. May 2016.The ORC visits the WWTP twice per week with the Backup ORC serving as the ORC the remaining days of the week. The Backup ORC will exceed the number of allowable days he can serve as the ORC by the end of August 2017. Please be advised thatthe Backup ORC cannot serve as the ORC for more than 40%of the required visitations during a calendar year (Reference: I SA NCAC 086 .0205). It is therefore requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by March 31, 2017, detailing the Town's actions to correct the ORC and Backup ORC visitation schedules by the end of August 2017. in respondi.ng, please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Bell. Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate o contact Mr. Bell at (704) 235-21.92, or via email at wes.belandenr.gov. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosure: inspection Report cc: Catawba County Health Department MSC-1617 Central -Basement State of North Ca.rol ina 1 Environmental Qual ityi 'Water Resources 1 Water Qualiry Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3101 Mooresville, North Carolina 28.1.15 704-663-1699 EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20480 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (Le., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 Eli 2 I5 I 3 1 NC0039594 111 121 -- 17/02/23 117 113 IA 19 Ls] I 20 J 21j 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1'.I 1 I I 1111 I l l I I1 11I 11 r6 Inspection Work Days 6712.0 Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 701a I 71 IN I • 72 L, 731 1 1741 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Maiden WWTP 2090 W Finger St Maiden NC 28650 Entry Time/Date 09:15AM 17/02/23 Permit Effective Date 10/10/01 Exit Time/Date 02:00PM r 17/02/23 Permit Expiration Date 15/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /1/ M Shuford.WiselORC1828-396-71111 Timothy Ray Hedrickl/828-428-50321 Name, Address of Responsible Officiatmtle/Phone and Fax Number Todd Herms,19 N Main Ave Maiden NC 28650/Town Manager/828-428-5000/8264285017 Contacted No Other Facility Data Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) ▪ Permit El Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports • ▪ Self -Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters ▪ Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspect Wes Bell Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.21921 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer W. Corey Basinger Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers MRO WQ//704-235-21941 Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previousoditions are obsolete. f l Page# 1 NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type NC0039594 111 12j 17/02/23 1 x7 18 I I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checltlisis as necessary) Page# Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden VVVVTP Inspect!on Date: 02123/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit (lithe 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? Yes No NA NE III ❑ ❑ ❑ MI ❑ ❑ ❑ IN ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Division received the permit renewal package on 2/2/15. The Town implements an approved Industrial Pretreatment Program. The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed at the facility on 12/16/15 by DWR staff. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • 0 0 ❑, Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? II 0 0 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? • 0 0 ❑ 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? - U ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or a 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator II 0 0 0 on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0 1s the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 ❑ 0 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? • ❑ 0 ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? • ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 02/23/2017 Owner , Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period January 2016 through December 2016. No effluent. Mimic violations were reported and all monitorinyt frequencies were correct. The Town designated anew ORC for the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in May 2016, The RC visits the WWTP twice per week while the Backup ORC is on -site five days per week. The ORC will not meet the minimum visitation requirements during the 2017 calendar year if this same visitation schedule continues, Please be advised that the Backup ORC cannot serve as the ORC for more than 40% of the required days during a calendar year (Reference: 15A NCAC 08G 0205). Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Yes No NA NE 1111 ❑ ❑El II El El El ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ 0 Q ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ IN ❑ Comment: On -site field analyses (dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, total residual chlorine) are performed under the Town's field laboratory certification #5532. Water Tech Labs and R&A. Labs have been contracted to provide analytical support, The laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated/verified and documented, Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ Li is sample collected above side streams? • ❑ ❑ 0 Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ 0 Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ 0 # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees El ❑ ❑ 0 Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? ❑ II 0 0 Page# 4 Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 02/2312017 Owner - Facility: Maiden VWVTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE Comment: The subject permit requires composite BOD and TSS influent samples. The Town had recently purchased a new influent composite sampler. The facility was not collecting samples at the time of the inspection; however, a review of the sampler's program revealed that the sampler had not collected samples throughout en entire 24-hr. period during the previous sampling event. In addition, the sampler was not collecting a minimum of 100 mis. per aliquot. The sampler program was corrected during the inspection to ensure future samplinq_events would be performed in accordance with the permit. The ORC and staff should perform (recommend monthly) and document periodic aliquot verifications on the sampler to ensure the proper aliquot volume (100 mis. minimum) is being collected. 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)? Yes No NA NE MOOD •❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑. ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment The subject permit requires composite and grab effluent samples. The facility was not sampling at the time of the inspection. Although most of the sampler tubing was clean, algae, etc. was observed in the last few feet of tubing prior to the strainer. The sampler tubing should be cleaned/replaced prior to the next sampling event. The ORC and staff should perform (recommend monthly) and document periodic aliquot verifications on the sampler to ensure the proper aliquot volume (100 mis. minimum) is being collected. Upstream 1 Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: 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: The wastewater treatment facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. All process control measurements were being properly documented and maintained on -site. The facility is equipped with a telemetry type alarm system (Mission Control) to notify the wastewater staff of specific alarm conditions at the treatment facility. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ 11000 Page# 5 Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 02+23/20t7 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Maiden VWVTP Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical 1 Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ❑ 0 1 Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 0 IN 0 # Is disposal of grit in compliance? 0 0 11 0 Comment: The grit removal system is operational: however the treatment system has been taken out of service. 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: Screenings are disposed at the County Landfill by a contracted company, Flow Measurement - Influent # 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: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on Sequencing Batch Reactors Type of operation: Is the reactor effluent free of solids? Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? The operator understands and can explain the process? Yes No NA NE 0 • ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE II ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ 11 ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ • El 41"#6 by Clearwater, Inc. Yes No NA NE ❑ 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 11 i ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Both SBR units were operational and in service. The SBRs are equipped with surface aeration. 1 Page# 6 Penult: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 02/23/2017 Owner - Facility: Maiden WNTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ II ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ IN ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ IN ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The SBR effluent is discharged into an equalization basin prior to the chlorination and dechiorination treatment processes. Disinfection -Liquid Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ' Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: De -chlorination Type of system ? 1s the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ MI ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ MI ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Liquid ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ IN ❑ IIII ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ MI ❑ Comment: The ORP system used to control the feed rates for the chlorination and dechlorination systems was operational and in service. - Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ 0 IN 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Page# 7 Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 0212312017 Owner -Facility: Maiden W NTP Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Sffluent # 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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on 11/14/16 by Clearwater, Inc. Effluent Pipe 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? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ El El ❑ III ❑ Comment: The effluent appeared slightly turbid with no foam. The receiving stream did not appear to be negatively impacted. Aerobic Di • ester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ II ❑ ❑ ❑ II 0 ❑ ❑ II ❑ ❑ ❑ IN 0 ❑ ❑ Comment; The facility is equipped with dual aerobic digesters and a holding tank, Bio-solids are transported (by Town staff) to the Regional Compost Facility (operated by Veolia Water NA) located in Hickory, N.C. for further treatment and disposal. 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? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ © 0 IN ❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ III El ❑0 ▪ ❑ ❑ El • ❑ ❑ Comment: The standby generator is tested weekly and periodically placed under Toad.. A contracted company (Clark) services the generator twice per year that includes the generator being placed under Toad. Page# 05/12/2016 11:15828-428-5017 TOWN OF MAIDEN Water Pollution Control -System Operator Designation Form WPCSOCC NCAC 15A SG .0201 Permittee Owner/Officer Name: p Mailing Address: 1 k)T C -t' +--k M cL1 & ks e. City: State: L Zip: �., Phone #: v. b () b Email address: -"live e I.S Wl emc- Signature: -2n Date: 5- i ! C PAGE 02/02 XPP Facility Name: f"' 13 - r . rermit #: N L D 6-3(Mci 4' County: C.@d.+ \0(1 Biological SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM! Facility Type/Grade (CHECK ONLY ONE): Collection Physical/Chemical Surface Irrigation Land Application Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) Print Full Name: M h U aaY .t 5'e Email: All 5 u$ e r ci w f 5 b LA- l d6 k. CO A A- Certiicate Type / Grade / umber: 13 61 I C%I .- 11:1 15 Work Phone #: ..` ' Alm.- 9 5 9 5 Signature: Date: •05-1' i certify that 1 agreeto my designation as the Operator in Resport bleChargefor thefatality noted. I understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in I SA NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so con result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System ()pastors Certification C3ommIsslon." Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BIT ORC) Print Fu11 Name: 1' M ? , Email: i t.t 1 A 1.1 rr.•.r"i'p itet , i .era Certificate Type / Grade // Nuumber: D t6 Work Phone #: $ a-$ - 4 L1 ` S63 o�L Signature: �r.V /-- i�`* Date: 0 5" I - 0 . "1 certify that I agreeto my derignatIon as Bak -up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted, 1 understand and will abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 080 .0205 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators CertifiPalen Oonlmission," Mail, fax or entail the oriwiaa! to: Hail or fat a ca to the appropriate Regional Office: WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: 919.715.2726 Email: certadmincncdenr.gov Asheville 2090 US Hwy 70 Swannanoa 28778 FAX:1328.299.7043 Phone: $28.296.4500 Washington 943 Washington Sq Mall Washington 27889 Fax: 252.946.9215 Phone: 252.946.6481 ,Fayetteville 225 Careen St Suite 714 Fayetteville 28301-5043 Pas: 910.486.0707 Phone: 910.433.3300 Wilmington 127 Cardinal Dr Wilmington 28405-2845 • Fax: 910.350.2004 Phone: 910.796.7215 Mooresville 610E Center Ave Suite 301 Mooresville 28115 Fax; 704.663.6040 Phone: 704.663.1699 Winston-Snlern 450 W, Hanes Mall Rd Winston-Salem 27105- Fax; 336.776.9797 Phone: 336.776.9800 Raleigh 3800 Barrett Dr Raleigh 27609 Fax: 919.571.4718 Phone:919.791.4200 Revised 05•2015 Water Resources ENVIRONMENT AL Q UAL1 Y March 31, 2016. Todd Herms Town of Maiden 19 N Main Ave Maiden, NC 28650 PAT MCCRORY DONALD R, VAN DER VAART Subject: NPDES Electronic. Reporting Requirements and Sixty Day Notice of Minor Modification of the NPDES Permit Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit Number: NC0039594 Dear NPDES Permitteeo S. JAY ZIMMERMAN The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Electronic Reporting Rule. The rule requires NPDES regulated facilities to report information electronically, instead of filing written paper reports. The rule does not change what information is required from facilities. It only changes the method by which information is provided (i.e., electronic rather than paper -based). EPA is phasing in the requirements of the rule over a 5-year period. The two phases of the rule, and their key milestones, are: Phase 1—Starting on December21, 2016, regulated entities that are required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) will begin submitting these reports electronically, instead of on paper. If you are currently reporting your DMR data electronically using eDMR, then you simply need to continue reporting in the same way as you are now. The key change is that, starting on December 21, 2016, electronic reporting of DMRs will be required, instead of voluntary, Phase 2—Starting on December 21, 2020, regulated entities that are required to submit certain other NPDES reports will begin submitting these reports electronically, instead of on paper. Reports covered in the second phase include Notices of Intent to discharge in compliance with an NPDES general permit, Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports, and a number of other NPDES program reports, For more information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule, visit http://www2,epa.gov/compliance%final-nationakpollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes- efectronic-reporting-rule. For more information on electronic reporting to NC DWR, visit http://deq.nc.gov/about/divsions/water-resources/edmr%npdes-electronic-reportin_ or contact Vanessa Manuel at919-807-6392 or via email at Vanessa.Manuel@ncdenr.gov. State of North Carolina Environmental' uality [Water Resources 1611 Mail service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919 707 9000 Sixty Days' Notice of Minor Modification of the Subject NPDES Permit The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires authorized NPDES programs to incorporate electronic reporting requirements into NPDES permits beginning December 21, 2015. Under the new rule, the electronic reporting process supersedes the paper reporting process outlined in your existing permit. To bring your permit up-to-date with the new reporting requirements, this letter serves to notify you that in sixty days your NPDES permit will be modified to incorporate the new electronic reporting requirements. The modification will require electronic reporting in place of paper -based reporting, Electronic reporting will be required beginning as indicated above for Phases 1 and 2 reporting. Please attach the enclosed NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Part III —Addendum to your permit. This permit modification becomes effective on July 1, 2016. All other terms and conditions in the original permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This modification is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007. If any parts contained in this modification are unacceptable to you, then you have the right to file a petition for a contested case with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This petition must conform to the requirements of Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes. Petitions must be timely filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. If you do not file a petition within the required time, the agency decision shall be final and binding. If you have questions concerning this permit modification, please contact Tom Belnick at telephone number 919-807-6390. Sincerely, J o f f re-9 0. ?oi -rt- forS. Jay Zimmerman, P.G. Enclosure: NPDES Permit Standard Conditions Part III - Addendum Cc: NPDES File Central Files Mooresville Regional Office uality Program Sifford, Barbara From: Randy Smith <rsmith@maidennc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 7:45 AM To: Bell, Wes; Sifford, Barbara Subject: Relinquishment of ORC designation at the Town of Maiden WWTP This is Randy Smith with the Town of Maiden. My last day with the Town of Maiden will be January 15, 2016,.Please accept this email as notice of relinquishment of the ORC responsibilities for the Town of Maiden, effective at the end of the day January 15, 2016. The Town understands that the backup ORC can only serve as the ORC for 120 days and they must submit an ORC designation form as soon as my old position is filled. 1 have nothing but good things to say about my experience with the Mooresville Regional Office Staff and want to thank you for your support through the years. Best Regards, Randy L. Smith II WWTP Superintendent /ORC Town of Maiden TOWN OF MAIDEN Wastewater Treatment Plant 19 N. Main Ave • Maiden, NC 28650 Office (828) 428-5032 • Fax (828) 428-5606 O1104/15 Attn: Mr. Wes Bell Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 20115 This letter is written in response to a Notice of Deficiency issued December 18, 2015 (inspection was conducted December 16, 2015) by the Division of Water Resources to the Town of Maiden WWTP for "failure to collect flow proportional influent composite samples as required by the subject NPDES Permit". Staff at the WWTP had programed the influent sampler for flow proportional sampling and would always simply halt and restart the sampler. At some unknown point the program was changed or reset to time based sampling. If we had been aware of the issueit would have definitely been corrected immediately. We are unsure of how the program was changed or reset from flow based sampling to timed intervals. We did have a fuse blow in the sampler head a couple months ago and are thinking maybe a surge or something else caused the memory of the settings to be lost. Since the inspection we've tried unplugging the sampler and can not reproduce these results. Without understanding exactly how this happened all 1 can do is monitor the programing of the sampler periodically to make sure that the sampler continues to collect flow proportionally. If for some reason we blow another fuse in the sampler head the program will be evaluated immediately. We apologize for the error that. caused this deficiency and we will monitor the situation to make sure this doesn't happen again. Best Regards, Randy Smit WWTP Superintendent Town of Maiden From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Randy Smith <rsmith@maidennc.gov> Monday, January 04, 2016 3:13 PM Bell, Wes Town of Maiden NOD response NOD letter Scan.pdf Wes, Attached is a scan copy of the Town of Maiden's Response Letter for the NOD issued on December 18, 2015. If you have any concerns or questions please let me know. Have a good one. Randy Smith WWTP Superintendent Town of Maiden 1 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALETY December 18, 2015 Mr. Randy Smith WWTP Superintendent Town of Maiden 19 N. Main Avenue Maiden, North Carolina 28650 'PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretory S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Subject: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County Tracking #: NOD-2415-PC-0304 Dear Mr. Smith: Director Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on December 16, 2015 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) due the Town's failure to collect flow proportional influent composite samples as required by the subject NPDES Permit. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by January 8, 2016, addressing the Town's actions to prevent the recurrence of this sampling deficiency. In responding, please address your comments to attention of Mr. Wes Bell. Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 235-2194, Mr. Bell at (704) 235-2192, or via email at core _.basin er a?ncdenrov or wes.bell a,ncdenr.gay. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosure: Inspection Report cc: Sarah Bass, PERCS Unit MSC-1617 Central -Basement WB State of North Carolina I Envirentneutal Mooresville Regional Office) 610 East ity I Water Resources I Water CC uuality Regional Operations er Avenue, Suite 301 [ Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704 663 1699 I 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 (Le., PCS) Transaction Cade NPDES yrlmolday Inspection 1 LI 1 2 u 3 1 NCD03s594 111 121 15/12/16 117 Type 18 t L i I I 1 1 1 Inspector FacType 19 t G t 201 1 211 1 1 J 1 l 1 I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 I I I I I I I 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA 6712.0 I 70 71 IN --72 , N , Reserved 731 I I74 75j I I I I I I 1 1 1 _180 y Section B: Facility Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Maiden WWTP 2090 W Finger St Maiden NC 28650 - Entry Time/Date 09:10AM 15/12/16 Permit Effective Date 10/10/01 Exit Time/Date 12:30PM 15/12/18 Permit Expiration Date 15/07/31 Name(s) of Onslte Representative(s)ITltles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Ill Randy Lee Smiith/ORC1828-428-503V Timothy Ray Hedrick/1828-428-5032 / Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible OtficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Todd Herms,19 N Main Ave Maiden NC 28650/Town Manager/828-428-5000/8284285017 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■ Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports II Self -Monitoring Program • Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review El Effluent/Receiving Waters 1.1 Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) • Name(s) and Signature(s)of lnsp (s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers / Date/ Wes Bel[ / �% // MRO WQ/1704 663 1699 ExL2192! ! �J / / [� / ' �' Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date P itle.i —1u/12- IVe.A kr- EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES NC0039594 12 yr/m©lday 15/12/18 Inspection Type 18 tj action D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and Ckfasts as rl ssa Page# 2 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden VJVVTP Inspection pate: 121it3l2015 Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new • 0 0 0 application? 1s the facility as described in the permit? • 0 ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? • ❑ 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? •❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Division received the permit renewal package on 2/2/2015. The Town implements anapproved industrial pretreatment program. The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed at the facility on 11/15/2013. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? •❑ ❑ 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? III 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? • El ❑ 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0 Is the chain -of -custody complete? • ❑ ❑ 0 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? • 0 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 1 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator 0 0 II 0 on each shift? is the ORC visitation log available and current? • ❑ 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? •❑ ❑ 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ 0 Page# 3 Permit; NC0039594 Inspection Date: 12/1e/2015 wrier. Facility: Maiden VVVVTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keepino Yes No NA N, Comment The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and weI maintained, Discharge Mgnitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period November 2014 through October 2015. No effluent limit violations were reported and II monitoring frequencies were correct. The ORC will resubmit an amended September 2015 DMR to correct the effluent zinc value converted from m /L to u /L and the influent BOD and TSS values on 9/23/15 and 9/28/15, The ORC will also review and resubmit cif applicable) any 2015 DMRs that had reported an incorrectly transcribed effluent zinc value. Laboratory. Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other pararneters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Ceisius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1,0 degrees? Yes No NA NE • El II 0 0 0 • 0 El II 0 El 0 DDID DDD Comment: On -site field analyses (pH, total residual chlorine, dissolved oxygen, temperature) are performed under the Town's field laboratory certification #5532. Water Tech Labs (BOD, TSS, ammonia, fecal coliforrrOotal phosphorus, total nitrogen) and R&A Labs (toxicitY, selected metals, priority pollutants) have also been contracted to provide analytical support. The laboratory in trumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated and documented, The facility staff must ensure that the calibration times are properly documented in the cabraton IQQs and the annual curve verification on he TRC meter is performed every twelve months. Influent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? 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 sampling performed according to the permit? Yes No NA NE EJ.DD II 0 0 El II 0 0 El MI 0 0 0 1111 0 El 0 0•0 El Page# 4 PermitNC0039594 Owner - Facility: MaidenWNTP Inspection Date: 12li612015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Influent Sampling Comment: Yes No NA NE The subject permit requires composite BOD and TSS influent sampling. The influent composite sampler was collecting time -based composite samples (one sample per hour) without prior Division approval. The ORC did not know how long the sampler was collecting time -based composite samples: however, the sampler was reprogrammed to collect flow proportional samples during the inspection. Please be advised that the subject permit requires flow proportional composite samples unless prior approval is obtained from the Division. The ORC and staff must ensure that periodic aliquot verifications (recommend monthly) on the sampler are performed and documented. 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)? Yes No NA NE •❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ INI0E10 ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The subject permit requires composite and grab effluent sampling. The ORC and staff must ensure that periodic aliquot verifications (recommend monthly) on the sampler are performed and documented. Upstream / Downstream Sampling Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ID ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The ORC and staff incorporate a comprehensive process control program with all measurements being properly documented and maintained on -site. The wastewater staff are notified of alarm conditions through a telemetry type alarm system. Grit Removal Type of grit removal a.Manual Yes No NA NE Page# 5 Permit: NC0039594 Owner Facility: Maiden liMNTP Inspection Date: 12/16/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Olvlechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual blkilechanical 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? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE 0 • II El 0 0 11 0 El 0 • 0 El 0 11 El 0 0 Comment: Screenings and grit are disposed at the County Landfill by a contracted company (Republic Services). Flow Measurement - Influent # 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? Yes No NA NE III El ■ D 0 0 II 0 0 El 0 0 I■ Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on 11/18/15 by Clearwater, Inc. Sequencing Batch Reactors Type of operation: Is the reactor effluent free of solids? Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? The operator understands and can explain the process? Yes No NA NE 0 0 El • 0 El 11 0 0 0 •0 0 0 Comment: Both SBR units were operational, and in service. The SBRs are equipped with surface aeration. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Page# 6 Permit: NC0039594 Owner -Facility: Maiden WwrP Inspection Date: 1211612015 lnapection Type: Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? • 0 0 ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? • 0 ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? • 0 0 0 Are all pumps present? ❑ 0 11 0 Are all pumps operable? ❑ 0 II ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 0 • 0 Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 0 • 0 # Is basin sizelvolume adequate? • 0 0 ❑ Comment: The SBR effluents are conveyed to an aerated equalization basin prior to chlorination. Disinfection -Liquid 'Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • 0 0 ❑ (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) • 0 0 ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? • ❑ 0 0 Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? • ❑ ❑- ❑ Comment: De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (9 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Yes No NA NE Liquid ❑ ❑ III ❑ 11000 ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Aqueous sodium bisulfite is used for dechlorination. The facility is equipped with an ORP system to assist the wastewater staff in the operation of the chlorinationldechlorination systems. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE Page# 7 Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 12/16/2015 O:spenectrk,"FnacTyliii:::: MaideniaVVVVrce Eva luation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flow meter calibrated annually? U El 0 0 Is the flow meter operational? N 0 D 0 (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 1 0 El 0 Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last cIibrated on 11/18/15 by Clearwater, Inc. Effluent Pipe 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: The effluent appeared clear with trace suspended solids and no foa did not appear to be negatively impacted. Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Yes No NA NE • 0 0 0 • El 0 0 0 El II 0 The rec-iving stream Yes No NA NE • 0 0 0 In 0 0 0 1000 III 0 El El •C3 0 0 Comment: Both aerobc digesters were operational and in service. Bio-solids are trans oiled (by Town to the City of Hickory's Compost facility for continued treatment and disposal, 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? Yes No NA NE 1000 II 0 0 0 • El El 0 ■ El El 0 • 0 0 El ▪ E3 El • 0 0 0 Comment: The generator is tested weekly (not under load) and periodically put under load throuQhout the year. A contracted company services the generator twice per year. Page* NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John P. Skvarla, III Governor Drector Secretary Mrs Randy Smith WWTP Superintendentli Town of Maiden 11.3 W. Main Street Maiden, North Carolina Dear eatmen 28650 March 20. 2014 ord i nator Subject: PAR. Review Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County Mooresville Regional Office staff has reviewed your Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) for the reporting period of January through December 2013. Based on the review, the POTW completed the PAR in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0908(b) requirements and guidelines set forth in Co,nt reh r st (guidance for North Carolina Pretreatment Programs. The next PAR. will be due March 1, 2015. If you have any questions concerning your PAR, please do not hesitate to contact myself at (704) 235-"2192 and/or Sarah Bass at (919) 807-6310 or at wesbell4ncdent.gov and sash leas nccteru.©o>v cc: Sarah Bass, PERCS Unit Mooresville Rego Location: 610 East Center Ave.. Suite 361 Mc Phone: (704) 663-16g91 Fax: (704) 663- 40 interne': www.ncwaterquality.ory is Sincerely, Wes Bell Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section 77.623- 74 One N©rtECaro lina llraI1 No. NC00; 001 .. 94 RECEIVED Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Facility Name _ Town of l €a"den Date of sampling. 9_6i=2. 201.. ._...... Analytical Laboratories _mResearch86 Az ©iss€Awed oxygen Nitrate Nitrite Total Kjeldahl nitro Total Phosphorus Total dissolved solids Hardness Chlorine total residual, TRC and ,rease Antimony Arsenic Berylliu m Cadmium Chromium Co er Lead. Mercury Nickel Selenium Silver Thallium Acrolein Acrylonitnle Benzene Bromoform. i nmposite Composite m «osite Composite Grab Corn-iositc Composite C©m.ositc posite polite positc n posl'te osite Grab Crab Month Year 0RECMVEDINCDE.NRIDWR CYRC Randy L Smith_ Phone 828 428-5032 s and W; ter Tech. Labs SM4500- 0G SM4 500N 03 SM4S00NH3 Sly 4500P E.. SM 2540C EPA 1664A EPA 200,7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 24 EPA 20 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 SM4500CNE EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 • EPA 624 EPA 624 0.005 0.200 [DI-) 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.010 0,005 0,010 0,010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0,01.0 0.010 EPA 624 rl.alr1 <0,010 Rse <0.20 6,6 8.7 0.021 <0.005 <0.005 0,005 <0.005 <0.005 ©.119 <0.005 <0,100 0.010 <0.010 <0,010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 2.920 <0.010 0,010 <0 010 nig/ L tt� L m g / L mg/L mg/'L `L Analytical t tati pie ,1>�esaer xxx liu b Method l�esvcl Rssui cn sample* Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan permit No. NC0039594 Outfall 001 Month 3 LAIt- Year c €i Methyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methylene chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1.1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Tetrachloroethvlene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Toluene Grab . EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1.1,1-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,2-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Trichloroethvlene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Vinyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L ` 1 Acid -extractable: compbuads P-chloro-m-creso _ Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chlorophenol Grab . EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L • 1 2.4-dirnethylphenol - Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Grab _ EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Pentachlorophenol Grab -EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Phenol .Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1• 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 ase-neuuai ¢ompouade Acenaphthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 Acenaphthylene Anthracene - Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.010 Benzidine Grab . EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 Benzo(a)anthracene Benzo(alpvrene Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.010 3.4 benzofluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 Benzo(ghi)pervlene Benzolklfluoranthene Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.010 Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 Bis (2-chloroethyll ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Bis (2-ethvlhexvl) phthalate 4-bromophenvl phenyl ether Butyl benzvl phthalate Grab Grab Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 • 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 mg/L mg/L mg/ L • 1 mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L _ mg/L 2-chloronaphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 4-chlorophcnyl phenyl ether Base-aeut>ral casnpciends [coa#.) • ,r Chrvsene Di-n-butvl phthalate Di-n-octvl phthalate Dibenzo(a.h)anthracene 1.2-dichlorobenzene 1,3-dichlorobenzene 1.4-dichlorobenzene 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Diethyl phthalate Dimethvl phthalate 2.4-dinitrotoluene 2.6-dinitrotoluene Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab EPA 625 Analytioal f • Method EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 0.010 Quantitation Level Y_ 0.010 _ 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.020 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 Sample,'. <0.010 <0.010 _ <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.020 _ <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TELL_ Measurem 1,2-diphenvlhvdrazine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mgjL mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L 1 Number of. samples 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 F]uoranthene Form - DMR- PPA-1 Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Page 2 ermit No. NC0039594 Outfall 001 Fluorene Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclo- pentadiene Hexachloroethane Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene lsophorone Naphthalene Nitrobenzene N-nitroso di-n- propylamine N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosodiphenylamine Phenanthrene Pyrene 1,2, 4,-trichlorobenzene Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 _ <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 _ <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 Month Year mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L _ mg/L _ mg/L I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified perdonnel properly gather and evaluat the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that manage the system, or those persons directly responsibel for gathering the information, the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing vic 1 ons. Signa Date c., hi 711— resentatie name 0//s-' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 J Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 3 Town of Maiden Waste pater Treatment Plant and Col ect on System 2013 Performance Annual Report General Information Facility Name: Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden Person in Charge/ Contact: Randy Smith Permit #: NC0039594 Reporting Period: January 2013 — December 2 Description of Treatr€aent Process The Town of Maiden owns and operates a 1.0 MGD Sequencing Batch Reactor Wastewater Treatment System. The Town of Maiden SBR Process consists of two large SBR tanks where raw water is treated after preliminary treatment (screening and grit removal). At any point in time the SBR's have a minimum level of 9.1 feet. The 9.1 feet in each SBR basin is reserved for the correct concentration of microorganisms. For 120 minutes one of the SBR's will accept raw wastewater while intermittingly mixing and aerating called the react fill stage. Once the 120 minute react fill stage is complete the other basin will start accepting influent as it start its cycles. The next stage, after react fill, is a 30 minute react stage where the basin is adequately mixed and aerated to further treat the raw water with the microorganisms, with no additional influent being added during this cycle. After the react stage the SBR falls into a settling mode where the sludge settles and then the treated water is decanted with a mechanical decanter to an equalization basin for controlled release to the contact chamber for disinfection. After adequate disinfection with sodium hypochlorite the clean effluent has the chorine residual removed with sodium bisulfate and is then discharged into Clark's Creek. At the end of each 4 hour cycle each SBR wastes from the settled sludge for a programmed time interval. The wasted sludge is pumped over and stored in one of two available aerobic digesters where it digests until the sludge is hauled to the Veolia Compost Plant in Hickory. During sludge hauling operations the digester blowers are usually taken out of service to allow the sludge to settle and compact, so we can decant the clear water that develops on the digesters and be able haul a thicker sludge. The Veolia Compost Plant makes a class A product from our sludge and other area municipalities. II. Performance The SBR facility continues to produce high quality effluent. In 2013 the Town of Maiden WWTP produced a removal rate of 97.4% for BOD with an average Effluent concentration of 6.35 mg/L and a 95.8% removal rate for TSS with an average Effluent concentration of 7.47 mg/L. The Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Facility treated an average of 0.3398 MGD and a total of 124,042,000 gallons for the year. Violations (January 1, 2013 — December 31, 2013) No Violations occurred during 2013. M. Notification A public notice was listed on the Town of Maiden website (www.maidennc.com) advising all customers the report is available for public review at the Wastewater Facility and Town Hall. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been . + 'fed of its avail bility. Date: Randy L. S II Wastewater Superintendent Town of Maiden Town of Maiden Sewer Collection System For the past year 2013, the Town's sewer collection department has been maintaining its collection system with the use of their sewer flusher (to unstop and clean debris from sewer lines that create sewer backups) and their sewer camera (to visually inspect sewer lines). The Town continues to use Duke's Root Control for the control os roots in the main lines. In 2013 the Town treated 13,492 feet of sewer main line. On 8/22/2013 The Town's sewer collection department discovered a 12" sewer main aerial that had been severely damaged in a Storm Event. Instead of repairing the sewer aerial the Town decided that it would be beneficial to relocate the sewer main line to an existing main line down steam. The relocation was less costly than a repair and eliminated a creek crossing. In 2013 the Town had three reportable sewage spills. The first incident occurred at the manhole behind 550 South D Avenue on 3/5/2013. The estimated volume of the SSO was 550 gallons. The second incident occurred at 1411 West Maiden Rd. at Aerial A. on 8/22/2013. The estimated volume of the SSO was 900 gallons.The third incident occurred at the manhole in front of 103 North loth Avenue on 11/27/2013. The total estimated volume of the SSO was 50 gallons. Collections Report Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Date: i 2 Brian Walker Collections ORC Town of Maiden Bell, Wes From: Randy Smith <rsmith@maidennc.gov> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 11:10 AM To: Bell, Wes Subject: FW: TTO testing verification Wes, Hope all is well. You'll see below the correspondence between myself and GKN in regards to their most recent TTO sampling event. Thanks Again, Randy From: Lawrence Kearson <Lawrence.Kearson@gkndriveline.com> Date: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:50 AM To: Randy Smith <rsmith@maidennc.gov> Subject: RE: TTO testing verification Sample collection date was 11/13/15. I just checked the PACE site and it shows the sample as "In Progress". From: Randy Smith [mailto:rsmith@maidennc.q_ov1 Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 9:14 AM To: Lawrence Kearson Subject: TTO testing verification Lee, I would like to just verify the date that the TTO testing was pulled, so I can let Wes with NCDWR know. He requested I let him know when it was pulled. I appreciated it. Have a good weekend. Randy This e-mail and any attachments transmitted with it contain information which is confidential, intended solely for the addressee(s) and which may also be privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressees), or have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy, print, disclose or use any part of it or its attachments. Internet communications are not guaranteed to be secure or free of any virus, The GKN Group does not accept liability for any loss or damage arising in any way from changes to this e-mail or its attachments which may occur in transmission due to network, machine or software failure or manufacturer or operator error, or from unauthorised access or interference with Internet communications by any third party or from the transmission of any viruses. Any opinion or other information in this e-mail or its attachments that does not relate to the business of the GKN Group or any part of it Is personal to the sender and is not given or in any way endorsed by the GKN Group or any part of it. 1 Pat McCrory Governor NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Thomas A, Reeder Director December 3, 2013 Mr. Randy Smith WWTP Superintendentl.Pretreatm.ent Program Coordinator Town of Maiden 11.3 W. Main Street Maiden, North Carolina 28650 Subject: Pretreament Compliance Inspection Town of Maiden NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County Dear Mr, Smith: John E. Skvari et Enclosed is a copy of the PretreatCompliance Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on November 1.5, 2013 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. The report should be self explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at (704) 235-21.92 or at .ves bell,'r i1cdenrgov. Enclosure: Inspection Report cc: Central Files Sarah Morrison Bass, PERCS Unit WB le Regional Office 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mor svrV , NC 704) 663-1699 6 Fax: (704) 663-6040 C for er : ncwaterquality.org Sincerely, Michael L, Parker Supervisor Water Quality Reg 23-6748S na. ations Secti Oue NorthCarolina Naturally Aor Equal Opportunity tAftirmative Action FErnp g Noss Co TA V N NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITYCDENR PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT co ACKGROUND INFORMATION [Complete Prior To PCI; Review Program Info Database Sheet(s)1 I . Control Authority (POTW) Name: Town of Maiden 2. ControI Authority Representative(s): Randy Smith 3. Title(s): SuperintendenllORC - Pretreatment Program Coordinator 4. Last Inspection Date: 5/7/2012 Inspection Type: ®'PCI ❑ Audit 5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection and Program Info Sheet(s)? ® YES ❑ NO 6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ❑ YES ® NO Order Type, Number, Parameters: Are Milestone Dates Being Met? ❑ YES ❑ NO ® NA PCS CODING Trans. Code N Main Program Permit Number NC0039594 MM/DD/YY 11/15/2013 (DTIA) Inspec.Type P (TYPI) Inspector S (INSP) - Fac, Type X (FACC 7. Current Number Of Significant Industrial Users (SIUS)? 1 SIUS 8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs)? 1 CIUS 9. Number of Sills Not Inspected By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0 10. Number of SIUS Not Sampled By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0 11. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10 0 NO1N 12. Number of S1Us With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP 0 NOCM 13. Number of SIUS in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During. Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods (Total Number of SIUS in SNC) 1 PSNC 14. Number of STUB in SNC For Reporting During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 0 MSNC 15. Number of SIUS In SNC For Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 1 SNPS 16. Number of SIUs In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi-annual Periods 0 POTW INTERVIEW 17. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any NPDES Limits Violations? If Yes, What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed? 18. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial Discharge (Interference, Pass -Through, Blockage, Citizens' Complaints, Increased Sludge Production, Etc.)? If Yes, How are these Problems Being Addressed? 19. Which Industries have been in SNC for Limits or Reporting during either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods? Not Been Published for Public Notice?(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUs in SNC) El YES ®NO ❑ YES NO SNC for Limits: GKN, Zinc, July —December SNC for Reporting: Not Published: 20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders? For all SIUS on an Order, Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? 21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently Under Adjudication? If Yes, Which Ones? GKN Driveline effective 12/4/12 ❑ YES ® NO LTMP/STMP FILE REVIEW: 22. Is LTMP/STMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ® YES ❑ NO 23. Are Correct Detection Levels being used for all LTMP/STMP Monitoring? ® YES ❑ NO 24. Is LTMP/STMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? ® YES ❑ NO Is Table Adequate? // YES ❑ NO 25. AlI LTMP/STMP effluent data reported on Discharge Monitoring Report? ® YES ❑ NO 26. If NO to 23 - 26, list violations: 27. Should any Pollutants of Concern be EIiminated from or Added to LIMP/STMP? ❑ YES ® NO If yes, which ones? Eliminated: Added: NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 1 28. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REVIEW— Please review POTW files, verify POTW has copy of Program Element in their files, complete with supporting documents and copy of PERCS Approval Letter, and dates consistent with Program Info: Program Element Last Submittal Received Last Approval Date Next Due, Date In file? Date In file If Applicable Headworks Analysis (HWA) Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) 2/28/11 11/17/08 1/8/09 9/24/08 5/7/10 Yes Yes No No No Yesj No YesL No INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT ( 29. User Name UPNumb REVIE 5/24/11 YesLJ No 6/8/09 Yes O No 1/16/09 Yes LJ No 11/19/08 8/3/10 Yes El No Yes fl No 4/1/15 UP FILE REVIEWS OR 1 FILE 1. GKN Driveline 1. Does File Contain CurrentPermit? "V 2. PermitExpiration Date 3 . Categorical Standard Applied (I.E. 40 CFR, Etc.) Or N/A 34. Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior to Permit ssue Date? 5, Does File Contain an Inspection Completed Withm Last Calendar Year? 36. a. Does the File Contain a Slug/Spill Control Plan? b. If No, is One Needed? (See Inspection Form from PO'FW) 37. For 40 CFR 413 and 433 'TTO Certification, Does File Contain a Toxic ganic Management Plan (T0MPY 38. a. Does File Contain Original Permit Review b. All Issues Resolved? Division? 39. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Complete its Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? 40. Does File Contain POTW Sampling C ain-Of-Custody Forms? 41a, During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the SIU Complete its Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? 41b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did SIU submit all reports on time? 42a. For categorical lUs with Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF), does file include process/dilution flows as Required by IUP? 42b. For categorical KJ's with Production based limits, does file include production rates and/or fiows as Re uired by IUP? 43a. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify All Limits Non -Compliance from Both POTW and SIU Sampling? 43b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identi All Reporting Non-Com1iance from SIU Sampling? 44, a. Was the POTW Notified by SIU (Within 24 Hours) of All Self - Monitoring Violations? b. Did Industry Resample and submit results to POTW Within 30 Days? c, Did POTW resample within 30 days of knowledge of SIU limit violations from the POTW sample event? 45. D g the Most Recent S riod, Was the SIU in S C? 46. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was Enforcement Taken as Specified in the POTW's ERP (NOVs, Penalties, timing, etc.)? 47. Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices? 48. Does The File Contain Proof Of Penalty Collection? 49. a. Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders? b. Is Sill in Compliance with Order? 50. Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obtaining Any Requested Information For You? This 001 Yes E No 12/31/16 433 Yes E No a. Yes DNo b. DYesDNo YesON0ON A a. b. Cf Yes ON° YesDNo0 N/A Yes LJ No YesONcON/A YesDNoDN/A DYesONo NIA YesONoGEIN/A YesCINoCINA OYe No N/A AND 1 IU INSPECTION) 3, r 0 Yes 0 No 0 Yes El No a. 11]Yes ON° b. DYes DNio YesEINoON/A 0 Yes [1, No 0 Yes IO No 0 Yes 0 No a. DYes DNo b. DYes DNo a. DYes ONo b oYesoNolDN/A IO Yes Lil No a, ElYes ON° b DYesoNoPN/A 0 Yes 0 No 0Yes0NoDN/A LJ YesONoON/A OYesONOON/A OYesE1NoON/A 0 YesEINoON/A YesONoON/A I O Yes LI No DYes0NoON/A DYcsONoON/A OYesONoON/A ElYesON N/A Yes N/A Y NoON/A a. Yes° ocIN/A b C3YesDN e. D Yes0No Yes 4:1 N/A N/A N EilYes0NoDN/A Yes0NorEIN/A OYesONo N/A b. or, YesONoON/A Yes oNooN/A Li Yes No a.DYes0NoEIN/A b,C)YesEINoON/A Yest: Not:JR/A Yes No ElYes0NoONUA ElYesDNoON/A 0YesElNo0N/A a, 0 Yes0 NoON/A b.0YesONDEIN/A LI Yes LI No a. NooN/A b.DYesDNOCIN/A 0 YesDNoON/A 0 Yes LI No ElYesONoON/A 0YesDNoON/A 0YesOND0N/A a.0YesoNoDN/A b.ClYes0NoEJN/A C Yes Ei No NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form 1 Wated 7/2,5,,'07 Page 2 LE REVIEW COMMENTS: 28. The Division extended the due date for the Industrial Waste Survey from 11/1/13 to 12/1/13. 35. POTW performed the SIU inspection on 11/20/12 and 11/14/13. 37. The SIU submitted TTO Certifications on 6/17/13 and 10/1/13 and also performed TTO analyses on 7/23/13. 39. POTW contracted Water Tech Labs and R&A Labs for analyses. 40. SILT contracted Pace Analytical Services for analyses. SUMMARY AND COMMENTS: Comments: Pretreatment Program is well organized and maintained. Requirements: Recommendations: Pretreatment staff must ensure that the SIU personnel (contract Iaboratory) collect and preserve the composite samples according to 40 CFR 136.3. NOD: ❑ YES ® NO' NOV: ❑ YES ®NO QNCR: ❑ YES ® NO POTW Rating: Satisfactory ® Marginal ❑ Unsatisfactory_ ❑ PCI COMPLETED BY: r!. Wes BeJI, Mooresville Regional Office DATE: December 3, 2013 NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 3 AIFA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources Water Quality Programs Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder Governor Director November 20, 2013 Mr. Randy Smith, WWTP Superintendent Town ofMaiden 113 W. Main Street Maiden, North Carolina 28650 Subject: Compliance Evaluation inspection Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No, NC0039594 Catawba County Dear St, John E, Skvarla, Pll Secretary Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on Novern.ber 15, 2013by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. The report should he self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr, Bell at (7-04) 235-21.92 or at wes,bellidned.enr„fkov, Sincerely, ,Michael L. Parker Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations. Section Enclosure: inspection Report cc: Catawba County Health Department WB Mooresville Regional Office Locatiom 610 East Center Are, Suite 301 Mooresville, NG 28415 Phone: (704) 663-1699 \ Fax: (704) 663-6040 ; Customer Service: 1-677-623-6748 Internet: wittiwmcvirateNuality,org One NorthCarohno aturally An Equa't Opportunity AffirrnalfVe keno E.pAy 3YRecycled10% Pool Consumer papet I EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection RApnrt Section A: National Data System Coding (Le., PCS) Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector FacType 1 1 NI 2 IA 31 - NC0039594 111 121 13/11/15 1 17 181 C I 1911 G 20U I t Remarks 211 I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I 1 1 I I I l I I 1 LI 1 I I 1 I I I I I I 1 I 1 IJ I I 1166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved --- 671 1.5 169 70 U 71 L::J 721 N I 73111 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Maiden WWTP 2090 W Finger St Maiden NC 28650 Entry Time/Date 09:20 AM 13/11/15 Permit Effective Date 10/10/01 Exit TimelDate 01:30 PM 13/11/15 Permit Expiration Date 15/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)mtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) 11/ Randy Lee Smith/ORC/828-428-5032/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Todd Fterms,PO Box 125 Maiden NC 28650/Town Manager/828-428-5000/828428501T No Other Facility Data Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) II Permit 1.1 Flow Measurement El Operations & Maintenance 1111 Records/Reports ▪ Self -Monitoring Program I Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review • Effluent/Receiving Waters ▪ Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of In ector(s) Wes Bell�l,,/ 2., Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers MRO W01704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ ////f//3 Date Signature of Management Q A Revjewe, arcia Allocco Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers MRO WQ11704-663-1699 Ext.2204J D to EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yrfrno/day Inspectfrtn Type NC0039594 11 12 13/11/15 j 1 t8[J Section D: Surntn ry of Finding/Comments (Attach ad lanai sheets of narrative; and checklists as necessary Page # 2 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden YWYTP Inspection Date: 11/15/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 • 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 0 0 0 # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ■ 0 0 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Elmo Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n 0 0 Comment: The subject permit expires on 7/31/2015. The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed on 1/26/2012. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ 0 0 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ 0 ❑ 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ 0 0 0 Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ 0 0 0 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? ■ 0 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ n n n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 ■ 0 Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ 0 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ 0 0 0 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ 0 0 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ 0 n 0 Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 0 ■ Page # 3 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden VVWTP Inspection Date: 11/15/2013 Inspection Type; Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period September 2012 through April 2013. No effluent limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6,0 degrees Celsfus)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44,5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: On -site field analyses (dissolved oxygen, pH, total residual chlorine, temperature) are performed under the Town's laboratory certification #5532. Water Tech Labs, Inc. (BOD, TSS, ammonia, fecal coliform, nutrients) and R&A Laboratories, Inc. (toxicity, selected metals, priority pollutant analyses) have also been contracted to provide analytical support. The dissolved oxygen, pH, and total residual chlorine meters appeared to be properly calibrated/verified and documented. The ORC and staff must ensure that the refrigerator's temperature is measured and documented during the storage of compliance samples (verify appropriate preservation storage temperatures). Yes No NA NE Yes No NA, JNE_ 1.000 MOOD •000 0 n • Li n n Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE 4 Is composite sampling flow proportional? II000 Is sample collected above side streams? • 0 0 0 Is proper volume collected? • C_1 Is the tubing clean? • D ft Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6,0 degrees Celsius)? 1•000 Is sampling performed according to the permit? • 0 0 0 Comment: Effluent Sampling Ves No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? MOOD Is sample collected below all treatment units? U n n D Is proper volume collected? MOOD Page # 4 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WIMP Inspection Date: 11/15/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the tubing clean? ■ n n n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? NODO Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment:. The ORC and staff must ensure to perform and document aliquot verifications (100 mis. minimum) on the composite samplers (influent and effluent) on a periodic basis (tubing replacement, following sampler maintenance/repair, etc.). Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE_ Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? • n ❑ n 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 • El 0 Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. The ORC and staff incorporate a comprehensive process control program with all - measurments being properly documented and maintained on -site. A telemetry type alarm system has been installed at the facility to assist the ORC and staff in the operation of the treatment units/processes. 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: Flow Measurement - Influent # 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? 0 Yes No NA NE 0 ■ ■n❑❑ ■ nnn ■ OOD ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ nn■n Page # 5 permit:wcO039s94 Owner 'Facility: mamenwWTP Inspection Date: 11/15/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Fhu��mmaurernemd'|nOuwnt rox No NA NE_ _ Comment: The flow meter i8calibrated/verified annually and was last calibrated/verified on5/1/2813byJohnston, Inc. G��mnomvm| Yes No wx ws _ - - Type of grit removal a.Manum| no |othe grit free o/excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessivem1w? #|ndisposal nfOhtiocompliance? Comment: Screenings and grit are disposed *dthe County landfill, Sequencing Batch Reactors Type ofoperation: bthe reactor effluent free of solids? n 0[]� Does minimum fill time correspond vothe peak hour flow rate mfthe facility? [] [] [] N0 /maeration and mixing cycled onand off during fi||? N [l [] [] The operator understands and can explain the process? NN [] [] [] Comment The facility isequipped with two 8BRUnits operated lnseries. Sodium bicarbonate is added on an as -needed basis to maintain appropriate alkalinity/pH levels. Equalization Basins Ye"_Nu NA ws |othe basin aerated? N0 [] [] [] |xthe basin free ofbypass lines orstructures tothe natural environment? N0 [] [] 0 |mthe basin free o[excessive grease? 00 [] [] [] Are all pumps present? 0N [l 11 [] Are all pumps operable? NN [] [] [] Are float controls operable? NN [] [l [] Are audible and visual alarms operable? [][]00[l #|sbasin size/vn|unneadequate? [] [l [] Comment: The SBReffluent isequalized and aerated prior tnchlorination. Disinfection -Liquid Yea No mu ws |sthere adequate reserve supply ofdisinfectant? 00[][3[1 Yes No NA NE Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 11115I2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Liquid (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: The chlorine contact chambers are drained and cleaned on an as -needed basis. Approximately three feet of accumulated solids was measured in the chlorine contact chamber near an underwater divider wall. The facility staff had initiated the cleaning of the chlorine contact chamber during the inspection. The ORC and staff must ensure that the accumulation of solids in the chlorine contact chambers is periodically monitored and maintained. • De -chlorination Yes No NA NE ■ n❑n ■ ❑❑n ■ nnn ❑■nn ■ n n n Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 0 • ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Sodium bisulfite is used for dechlorination. The facility is equipped with an ORP system to ensure appropriate chlorination and dechlorination levels are being provided. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 0 • 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfali 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? 0 0 • ❑ Comment: The effluent appeared slightly turbid with suspended solids and no foam. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page # 7 Perrnit: NC0039594 nspection Date:: 11115/2013 Aerobic Digester # Is the odor acceptable? 4 Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Owner - Facility: Maiden wvv-rp Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: The facility has converted two aeration tanks of the former pure oxygen system to two aerobic digesters. Digested bio-solids are transported (by Town personnel) to the Regional Compost Facility in Hickory, N.C. for final treatmentidisposal. 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: Yes No NA NE MOOD •U DO Yes No NA NE 15000 •noo • DDO ODON O 000. • 000 1E1000 Page # 8 Fermit No. NCOO Outfall 001 54 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Facility Name Town of Maiden .._.. Date of sampling 0612 /2©13 _ Analytical Laboratories __Research & Analytical Nat onia tas N )lved oxygen Nitrate/Nit Totaeltia.h.1 nitrogen Total Phosphorus Total dissolved solids Hardness Chlorine (total residual, TRC) tll and grease Metals (total r o ony Arsenic Bervlliu Cadmium. Chromium Copper Lead Nickel nium ver Thallium. Zinc Cyanide Total phenolic compounds Volatile organic compounds Acrolein A.crylonitrile r sect foe .Bromoforrn bon tetrachloride Chlorobenene rChloradibromornetharie Chloroethane 2-ch oethylvinyl ether oroform L)ichlorobromornethane 1,1-dichlaroethane 1,2-dichloroethane Trans-1 2-dichloroethylene Parame Gral Cornpo e posite Composite 0 Grab ORC Randy L Smith Phone (828J 428-5032 bnrat cries and Water Tech. Labs.._ _ H3 4500-0G SM4500NO3 0.2 0.1 0.1 SM4500NH3 0,14 SM 4500P E SM 2540C EPA 200.7 SM4500C1 G 0,16 1.0 1,0 20 EPA 1.664A 5.6 de and total phenols EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 _EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 Volatile organic compounds lCo>nt. al ,,1-dichloroethylene 1, 2-dichlaropropane ,3-dichloropropylene hylbenzene bromitie !hi - vll: PPA-F p Composite CG posite Composite Composite Composite Cpmposi Com posite Composite Corn s1 Composite Composite Campo Grab Grab al; Grab Grab G Grab b Grab Grab grab Grab Grab Grab Sample 1 pe (lrab .Grab, Gra b Grab CUra.b EPA 200.7 ,EPA 200.7 ,EPA 200.7 EPA 245.1 `EPA 200.7 ''EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 �SM45OOCNE EPA 420.1 0.025 0.005 .,0.0010 0.002 0.005 _.. - 0.005 0.005 0.200,DL) 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0,010 0,005 0.005 <0.2 0.43 1.96 2.74 252 40 <5.6 0.0010 <0.002 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 + mg, L 0.702 _ rig/ L <0.005 mg/ L <0.005 mg/L <0.005 mg/L, <0.005 rng/L 0.105 mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L. m/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L ug/L. rn/1. <0.005 rrtg/ L. <0.005 EPA 624 T 0.100 <0.100 - EPA 624 EPA 624 IPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624.. , EPA624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 0.100 <0.100 0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 .._. <0.010 _ 0.010<0.010mg/ 0.010 <0.010 n,g/L 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 , mg/L <0.010 mg/L. , <0.010 ,mg/L, <0.010 mg/L 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 0.010 <0.010 mg/L Unitts of Analytical Quantitatilon sample M Method Level Result EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 mg/L rag/ L rag/ L mg/ L mg/L 1 1 1 1 s Permit No. NC0039594 Outfall 001 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Month M-1Z.- Year 9,01 Methyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methylene chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 I,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 m;/L 1 Tetrachloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Toluene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,1-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L I 1,1,2-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Trichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Vinyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acid -extractable compounds mg/L P-chloro-m-creso Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 xng/L 1 2-chlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dimethylphenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050_ mg/L 1 2-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Pentachlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Phenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Base -neutral compounds Acenaphthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acenaphthylene Grab EPA 625 , 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzidine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,4 benzofluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(ghi)perylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chlorocthoxy) methane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Butyl benzyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chloronaphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 1 Parameter Sample Type Analytical Method Quantitation Level Sample Result _mlLLa Measurem ent Number of samples Base -neutral compounds Leong, Chrysene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-butyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-octyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,4-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Grab EPA 625 0.020 <0.020 mg/L 1 Diethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dimethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrotoluene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,6-dinitrotoluene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 2 hermit No. NC0039594 Annual. Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Month ZVI( Outfall 001 Year c03,3 Fluorene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobutadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 _ mg/L 1 Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachloroethane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Isophorone Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Naphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Nitrobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodimethylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L _ 1 N-nitrosodiphenylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Phenanthrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2,4,-trichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified perdonnel properly gather and evaluat the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that manage the system, or those persons directly responsibel for gathering the information, the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fmes and imprisonment for knowing viol Au seta ame Signa Date Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 3 MERTZ 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 Mr. Travis Ramsey Planning Department Town of Maiden 113 W. Main St. Maiden, NC 28650 Dear Mr. Ramsey: MAR 0 5 2013 The Environrnentai Management Commission reclassified two portions of Maiden and Allen Creeks in Catawba and Lincoln Counties from Class Water Supply -II (WS-II) High Quality Waters (HQW) and Class WS-II Critical Area (CA) HQW to Class WS-V. The reclassification became effective March 1, 2013. (For additional details, see http://portal.nedenr.orgiweb/emcjanuary-10-2013, Action Item 13-04.) The WS-V classification is assigned to waters protected as water supplies that are generally upstream and draining to Class WS-IV waters, waters previously used for drinking water supply purposes, or waters used by industry to supply their employees with raw drinking water supply sources. Unlike the other Water Supply classifications, the WS-V classification does not apply categorical restrictions to land development activities. As such, no action is required on your part. In addition, the WS-V classification has no categorical restrictions on new landfills, land application sites, or wastewater discharges. You may refer to Rule 15A NCAC 2B .0218 Fresh Surface Water Quality Standards far WS-V Waters for more information about the WS-V classification and its associated water quality standards. You are not required to amend your existing watershed protection ordinance or map as a result of this reclassification. Continued administration of the existing WS-II regulations in the Maiden Creek and Allen Creek watersheds is optional. If you decide to no longer administer the regulations associated with the WS-II classification in the Maiden Creek and Allen Creek watersheds, compliance with the NPDES Phase II post -construction stormwater rules will be required in those areas. Please notify Bill Diuguid in our Stormwater Permitting Unit if you propose revisions to the town's existing approved NPDES Phase 2 Stormwater Ordinance, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63004 FAX: 919-807-6492 Internet: www.ncwaterguality,org An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer 1\forithCarolina aurally If you have any questions, please contact me at (919) 807-6370 or julie.ventaloro@ncdenr.gov. You may also contact Bill Diuguid at (919) 807-6369 or bill.diuguid@ncdenr.gov if you have questions about the NPDES Phase II requirements. Sincerely, v Julie Ventaloro Water Supply Watershed Program Coordinator cc: Mr, Todd Herms, Town Manager, 113 W. Main St, Maiden, NC 28650 Michael Parker, NC DWQ, Mooresville Regional Office Bill Diuguid, NC DWQ, Storrnwater Permitting Unit AA NCDETIR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, Ill Governor Director Secretary March 4, 2013 Mr. Randy Williams Planning Department Lincoln County 115 West Main St. Lincolnton, NC 28092 Dear Mr. Williams: The Environmental Management Commission reclassified two portions of Maiden and Allen Creeks in Catawba and Lincoln Counties from Class Water Supply -II (WS-II) High Quality Waters (HQW) and Class WS-II Critical Area (CA) HQW to Class WS-V. The reclassification became effective March 1, 2013. (For additional details, see httn://portal.ncdenr.org/web/emc/january-10-2013, Action Item 13-04.) The WS-V classification is assigned to waters protected as water supplies that are generally upstream and draining to Class WS-IV waters, waters previously used for drinking water supply purposes, or waters used by industry to supply their employees with raw drinking water supply sources. Unlike the other Water Supply classifications, the WS-V classification does not apply categorical restrictions to land development activities. As such, no action is required on your part. You are not required to amend your existing watershed protection ordinance or map as a result of this reclassification. Continued administration of the existing WS-II regulations in the Maiden Creek and Allen Creek watersheds is optional. In addition, the WS-V classification has no categorical restrictions on new landfills, land application sites, or wastewater discharges. You may refer to Rule 15A NCAC 2B .0218 Fresh Surface Water Quality Standards for WS-V Waters for more information about the WS-V classification and its associated water quality standards. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carorna 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-6492 Internet: www.ncwaterqualiiy.crq NorthCarolina Naturally, An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer If you have any questions about this reclassification, please contact me at (919) 807-6370 or julie.ventaloro@ncdenr,gov. Sincerely, Julie Ventaloro Water Supply Watershed Program Coordinator cc: Mr, George Wood, Lincoln County Manager, 115 West Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 Michael Parker, NC DWQ, Mooresville Regional Office Pat McCrory Govemor ATA RebENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, Ili Director Secretary March 4, 2013 Mr. Jacky Eubanks Planning & Development Catawba County 100-A South West Blvd Newton, NC 28658-0389 Dear Mr. Eubanks: The Environmental Management Commission reclassified two portions of Maiden and Allen Creeks in Catawba and Lincoln Counties from Class Water Supply -II (WS-II) High Quality Waters (HQW) and Class WS-II Critical Area (CA) HQW to Class WS-V. The reclassification became effective March 1, 2013. (For additional details, see http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/emc/january-10-2013, Action Item 13-04.) The WS-V classification is assigned to waters protected as water supplies that are generally upstream and draining to Class WS-IV waters, waters previously used for drinking water supply purposes, or waters used by industry to supply their employees with raw drinking water supply sources. Unlike the other Water Supply classifications, the WS-V classification does not apply categorical restrictions to land development activities. As such, no action is required on your part. In addition, the WS-V classification has no categorical restrictions on new landfills, land application sites, or wastewater discharges. You may refer to Rule 15A NCAC 2B .0218 Fresh Surface Water Quality Standards for WS-V Waters for more information about the WS-V classification and its associated water quality standards. You are not required to amend your existing watershed protection ordinance or map as a result of this reclassification. Continued administration of the existing WS-II regulations in the Maiden Creek and Allen Creek watersheds is optional. If you decide to no longer administer the regulations associated with the WS-II classification in the Maiden Creek and Allen Creek watersheds, those areas will be subject to the NPDES Phase II post -construction stormwater rules. The state (NCDWQ) is responsible for administering the Phase II post -construction rules in Catawba County. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6300 L FAX: 919-807-6492 Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.orq An Equal Opportunity 4Affirmatve Action Employer NorthCarolina Naturally If you have any questions, please contact me at (919) 807-6370 or julie.ventaloro a@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, V-� Julie Ventaloro Water Supply Watershed Program Coordinator cc: Mr. Tom Lundy, Catawba County Manager, P.O. Box 389, Newton, NC 28658-0389 Michael Parker, NC DWQ, Mooresville Regional Office Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant and Co System 2012 Performance Annual Report General Information Facility Name: ResponsibleEntity: Person in Charge/ Contac Permit #:. Reporting Period: To n of Maiden. Wastewater Trea Town of Maiden. Randy Smith NC0039594 January 2012 --- December 2012 Description ►f Treatment Process The Town of Maiden owns and operates a 1.0 MGD Sequencing Wastewater Treatment System. en t Plant atch Reactor The Town of Maiden SBR process consists of two large SBR tanks where raw water is treated after preliminary treatment (screening and grit removal). At any point in time the SBR's have a minimum level of 9.1 feet. The 9.1 feet in each. SBR basin is reserved for the correct concentration of microorganisms. For 120 minutes one of the SBR's will accept raw wastewater while intermittingly mixing and aerating called the react fill stage. Once the 120 minute react fill stage is complete the other basin will start accepting influent and start its cycles. The next stage, after react fill, is a 30 minute react stage where the basin is adequately mixed and aerated to further treat the raw water with the microorganisms, with no additional influent being added during this cycle. After the react stage the SBR. falls into a settling mode where the sludge settles and then the treated water is decanted with a mechanical decanter to an equalization basin for controlled release to the contact chamber for disinfection. After adequate disinfection with sodium hypochlorite through the chlorine contact chamber the clean effluent has the chorine residual removed with sodium bisulfate and is then discharged into Clark's Creek. rr At the end of each 4 hour cycle each SBR wastes from the settled sludge for a programmed time interval. The wasted sludge is pumped over and stored in one of two available aerobic digesters where it digests until the sludge is hauled to the Veolia Compost Plant in Hickory. They make a class A product from our sludge and other area municipalities. II. Performance The SBR facility continues to produce high quality effluent. In 2012 the Town of Maiden WWTP produced a removal rate of 98.9% for BOD with an average Effluent concentration of 2.98mg/L and a 97.0% removal rate for TSS with an average Effluent concentration of 5.52mg/L. The Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Facility treated an average of 0.2512 MGD and a total of 91.7 Million gallons for the year. Violations (January 1, 2012 — December 31, 2012) No violations occurred during 2012. M. Notification A public notice was listed on the Town of Maiden website (www.maidennc.com) advising all customers the report is available for public review at the Wastewater Facility and Town Hall. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Rand . mith II Wastew. -r Superintendent Town of Maiden Town of Maiden Sewer Collection System For the past fiscal year 2012 the town has not encountered any major issues in our sewer collection system. The town's sewer collection department has been maintaining its collection system with the use of their sewer flusher (to unstop and clean debris from sewer lines that create sewer backups) and their sewer camera (to visually inspect sewer lines). In 2012 the town did not encounter any reportable sewer spills or overflows. The town recently purchased a new lateral camera to help with maintaining our service laterals. The town has been working on installing new sealed manhole ring and covers in flood prone areas to help prevent Inflow and Infiltration. Collections Report Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Date: 2 - i 2-- Brian Walker Collections ORC Town of Maiden Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System 2011 Performance Annual Report General Information Facility Name: Responsible Entity: Person in Charge/ Contact: Permit #: Reporting Period: Description of Treatrnent Process Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant Town of Maiden Randy Smith NC0039594 January 2011 — Decembe The Town of Maiden owns and operates a 1.0 MGD Sequencing Batch Reactor Wastewater Treatment System. The Town of Maiden SBR Process consists of two large SBR tanks where raw water is treated after preliminary treatment (screening and grit removal). At any point in time the SBR's have a minimum level of 9.1 feet. The 9.1 feet in each SBR basin is reserved for the correct concentration of microorganisms. For 120 minutes one of the SBR's will accept raw water while mixing and aerating called the react fill stage. Once the 120 minute react fill stage is complete the other basin will start accepting influent and start its cycles. The next stage, after react fill, is a 30 minute react stage where the basin is adequately mixed and aerated to treat the raw water with the microorganisms, with no additional influent being added during this cycle. After the react stage the SBR falls into a settling mode where the sludge settles and then the treated water is decanted with a mechanical decanter to an equalization basin for controlled release to the contact chamber for disinfection. After adequate disinfection with sodium hypochlorite the clean effluent has the chorine residual removed with sodium bisulfate and is then discharged into Clark's Creek. After each 4 hour cycle each SBR wastes from the settled. sludge for a certain programmed time interval. The wasted sludge is pumped over and stored in one of two available aerobic digesters where it digests until the sludge is hauled to the Veolia Compost Plant in Hickory. They make a class A product from our sludge. H. Performance The SBR facility continues to produce high quality effluent. In 2011 the Town of Maiden WWTP produced a 97.7% removal rate for BOD with an average Effluent concentration of 5.5mg/L and a 96.3% removal rate for TSS with an average Effluent concentration of 8.0mg/L. The Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Facility treated an average of 0.2874 MGD and a total of 104.9 Million gallons for the year. Violations (January 1, 2011 —December 31, 2011) The only violation the WWTP experienced in 2011 was for the week ending on 04/02/11. The reported weekly geometric mean for the three samples taken was 438.1 counts per 100mL. Our weekly limit is 400 counts per 100mL. Periodically we experience issues with pumping sodium hypochlorite due to its nature to gas off. We have implemented peristaltic pumps and continuously keep an eye for leaks or deteriorated fittings to try and prevent as much gas build --up as possible. During the time period of this violation gas build-up would vapor lock our hypochlorite pump, and even though we continued to prime the pumps to keep the gas out it affected the coliform kill causing the violation. III. Notification A public notice was listed on the Town of Maiden website (www.maidennc.corn) advising all customers the report is available for public review at the Wastewater Facility and Town Hall. I UYY11 VI LVk11UGl1, loL Town a3ovcrniient Living in Maiden Working in Maiden I Ielpful Links Contact Us Horne Wastewater Public Notice Per the requirements of House Bill 1160 of the Clean Water Act of 1999, the Town of Maiden has prepared an Annual Report for its Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System. The report covers the time period from January 1, 2011 — December 31, 2011, A copy of this report is on file at the following locations for public review. Town of Maiden (Town Hall) 113 W. Main St., Maiden, NC 28650 Town of Maiden (Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2090 W. Finger St. Ext., Maiden, NC 28650 (828) 428-5032 O 2012 Town of Maiden, NC. http://www.maidennc. 1 of 1 2/20/2012 10: I7 Al NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charies Waitiid, P. E Dee Freeman Governor director Secretary February 9, 2012 Mr. Todd Herms, °T"c wn l rlanager Town of Maiden. 113 W. Main Street Maiden, NC 28650 Subject Compliance Evaluation Inspection Maiden WWTP NPDFS Permit No, NC0039594 Catawba County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Herms: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspectionconducted at the subject facility on January 26, 2012 by Ms. Donna. Hood of this Office. The Town of Maiden should be commended for maintaining a well operated faci The report should be self=explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Robert 1`3. l :rebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure DH Mooresville Regional Office Location_ 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Meoresviiie, NC 28115 Ptlone: e: (704) 663-16999 Fax; (704)) 663-6040 t Customer Service:1-877-623-0748 Internet www,ncwatergtrality.or€1 Equa; ppr;rtur? NOne orahCar li la Naturally r United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 831 98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection 1[j 2 1 C �� 1 'I NC0039594 1 11 121 12/01/26 1 17 I I Type Inspector Fac Type I 20 r I 18I C I 191 e �! I 1 I I 111_1 I I 1 I I 1 166 Remarks •�J 211111 1111 I 1 1 I 1111 1111 11111111 1111 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ' 671 3.0 169 701 4 I 71 1 1 721 N I Reserved----- ----- 731 11 74 761 1 1 1 1 1 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) Maiden WWTP 2090 W Finger St Maiden NC 28650 Entry Time/Date 10:00 AM 12/01/26 Permit Effective Date 10/10/01 Exit Time/Date 01:00 PM 12/01/26 Permit Expiration Date 15/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) 111 Randy Lee SmithiORC/828-428-50321 Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Randy L Smith,113 W Main St Maiden NC 2865011828-428-503218285285606 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit • Flow Measurement 111 Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory 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 Donna Hood/1 / I MRO WQ/1704-663-1699 Ext.2193! ,f 7 t ature of Management Q A Rev er AgencylOfBcelPhoneond Fax Numbers Date Marcia Allocco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 J ' NPDES yr/ir'oi`day P_nspection Type N'C00'3959.4• ,.., 1 1 121 12/01/26 7 8 (cant. Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The Town of Maiden maintains the facility with three people. The ORC, who is responsible for all State reporting/paperwork of the wastewater and stormwater permits, document retention, operational decisions, and plant/operator oversight. The main operator, who performs laboratory analyses, basic wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operation, compliance sampling, as well as official back-up CRC. The maintenance operator, who performs all pump station maintenace/repairs, sludge hauling, in house WWTP repairs, and a back-up to basic operations at the WWTP. Although the facility is minimally staffed, it is well operated and maintained. Page # 2 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Malden WwTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n ■ 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ ❑ 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ 0 n ❑ !s the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ 0 n n Comment: The facility's permit is effective from 10/01/2010-07/31/2015. The facility description was updated at permit renewal. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge • 0 ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? n Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. A comprehensive process control sampling regime has been instituted at the facility to monitor the efficiency of the treatment units. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? NOOD Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 1.1000 Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n 0 0 Is the chain -of -custody complete? NODO Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling fl 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? ■ 0 ❑ n (if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted Flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 0 0 • 0 Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ OD Page # 3 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 inspection Type Compllance Evaluation Record Keeping Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available an site? Facility has copy of previous year's AnnualReport on file for review? Comment; DMRs for September 2010-October 2011 were reviewed tor the inspection. One violation for the geometric mean of fecal coliform was reported in April 2011. No other violations were reported for the review period, Several chain -of -custodies did not have the name of the person collecting the sample. Please be advised that the chain -of -custody should be completely filled out for every sampling event. It was also noted that Zinc, Silver, and Copper is being reported in mg/L. Per the new permit requirements, please report those metal results in ugfL. Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (80D) set to 20,0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: The facility performs laboratory analyses under lab certification #5532. Other effluent analyses are performed by Water Tech Labs (#90) and R & A Labs (#34). When correcting errors in the lab, please draw a single line through the error and write the correct information with the initials of the person doing the correcting, Fecal coliforrn sampling has been corrected since the last inspection. All associated laboratory records were well organized and documented. 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: GDS disposes of screenings and grit at he county landfill, Grit Removal Yes No NA NE 21000 O 000 N rinn Yes No NA NE 0000 • 1:00 N ODO !BODO DCI•0 00•0 Yes No NA NE 0 • Enno • 000 • nnn N DOO Yes No NA NE Page # 4 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 0t126/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual n b.Mechanical MI Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ n n ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ n n n # is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ n n n Comment: GDS disposes of screenings and grit at the county landfill. Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Is the reactor effluent free of solids? ■ ❑ ❑ n Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? n n n • Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill? • n n n The operator understands and can explain the process? ■ n n n Comment: The basin surface aeration appeared to be operating properly, although some quiescent areas of the basin could be collecting a build-up of sludge. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ n n n is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ n n n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Are audible and visual alarms operable? n n n • # is basin size/volume adequate? ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection -Liquid Yes No NA NE is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n n (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ■ n n Q Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) ■ n n n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ n n • Page # 5 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Liquid is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: The chlorine contact chamber is cleaned at a frequency to maintain minimal solids in the basin. De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)9 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: Chemical Feed Is containment adequate? Is storage adequate? Are backup pumps available? is the site free of excessive leaking? Comment: Glycerin is added as a BOD source and bicarbonate is added as an alkalinity source. Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: Sludge is disposed of at the City of Hickory Compost Facility, Pump Station - Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Yes No NA NE • 000 ono. Yes No NA NE Liquid m000 O 0 N unn n 0•0_ n rian Yes No NA N • C_100 Enno N unn N rinn Yes No NA NE • 00C3 En00. O 000 EDnn ED00 Yes No NA NE • 000 Page # 6 r Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WV TP Inspection Date: 01/26/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Pump Station - Influent Is the wet well free of excessive grease? • ❑ OO Are all pumps present? • n ❑ n Are all pumps operable? ■ I] n n Are float controls operable? ■ Q n n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? • ❑ n n Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ n 0 0 Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? • O n n Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? • ❑ n n Is the generator tested under load? ROOD non Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? fl Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? • ❑ n n Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the generator fuel level monitored? 1 n ❑ n Comment: Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ n ❑ n Is sample collected above side streams? ■ ❑ n n Is proper volume collected? 11000 Is the tubing clean? . ❑ Q Q # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ Q n n Is sampling performed according to the permit? • ❑ 0 n Yes No NA NE Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ 0 n Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n ❑ n Is proper volume collected? 1 n 0 0 Is the tubing dean? ■Inn n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n ❑ 0 Page # 7 Permit NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 01126/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? • U 0 0 Comment: Flow Measurement - Influent # 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: The influent flow meter was last calibrated by Johnson Controls, Inc, on 04/07/2011 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 meter7 Comment: The effluent flow meter is not calibrated because it is not used for DMR reporting. It is recommended that the meter be calibrated enough to keep it operationally viable in case the influent meter should fail. Effluent Pipe 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: Yes No NA NE mono N noo m000 Yes No NA NE 00•0 Dunn N nnn mODO Yes No NA NE • 000 • OLID npion Page # 8 North Carolina Department of Erlvironmel Division of Water Qua Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director Maiden, North Carolin 28650 Dear Mr. Smith: A r fo l o'w i of the larch and Ataril 201 1 self-n:to-A. grain Date riding ,11211 d Natural Resources Notice of Violation — Effluent I.. Tracking 4: NO'V-2011-L,V-0248 laticle.n \`,.\,i,.]I"P NPDEs Permit No, NC0039594 Catawba County Parameter Reported Remedial actin s, if not ahtea section on the reverse of the relevant 1 effluent limit violation, a response tothi.,s noti information concert -tit the violations or comments w 438.1 CFU/ attention of M.s. Marcia All The Division of Water taatlity may pursue e violations are of a continuin na ttte rr at related to operation a. remedial const.nrction act ic hies, tlaett ou n +a wish try consider applyiibl inay contact Ms. Allocco of this Office f`ctr ctdditican m1 irti rma tion, Dee Freeman Secretary he suljec.t facility r veatle.d a vxiolation of the 400 CF11'1 O0 inf (Weekly cec'orrtetrie ;?uld be taken to correct any problems. Since the - g. Report provided an explanat iced; ho\\ever, ~horrid you have a °ish. to present, please snbrrri 'fr. have questions cone. 1699. Moores Lc fV° Pho„ r'.e: Internet Suite 30 iY o.. esvP . NC 20 (oPI.: orgi e°b''wo and any cnance problems, and vo a Special Order by Consent. do not hesitate to contact Ms. Allocco or rite at (704) 663- Rober Surfac Regional Supervis }, Krebs h Taro ma r�, Nort Bevehy Eaves Perdue Governor E: -lila Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coieen Surs Dee Freeman Director Secretary Mr. Randy Smith WWIP Superintendent Town of Maiden 113 West Main Street Maiden, North Carolina 28650 Subject: February 15, 2011 Notice of Violation — _Monitoring 'Viola ions Tracking 0: NOV-2011-MV-0046 Town et -Maiden WW1TP N.PDES Pennit No, NC00395:94, Catawba County Dear Smith: N, review of ;he Ncwetriber 20'10 self -in 0 ri itoring report for the subjectfacility revealed monitorin violation(s) of the 'IoflowinEi parameter(s) at Outfall 001: Date Parameter Reported Value Monitoring Requirement 4 Temperature Daily (5.x/week) 1176110 None 11/30110 Total silver None Monthly Remedial actions. if not. 'already implemented, should be taken to correct any p.robleins. The Division. of Water Quality may. pursue en:fore-einem actions for this and any additional violations If the violations are of a continuing nature. not related to operation and.for maintenance problems, and youanticipate remedial constru.ction activities, then you may wishto consider applying for a Special Order by Consent, You nia.y contact Nis. Marcia Allocco of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concernini:r this twitter, please do not hesitate to eontactas s...Allocco or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, eem Robert B. Kreln' Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor 00 Point Source Branch WOresville Regionaf Office 610 East. Center Ave., SU le 301 felooresve, 2.ei .15 Ptione: (704) 653-1 699 I Fax: It 704) StI33-6040 Cuslpmet rtt Ktte: -Ett77-6 23-6742 Internet: ttp„,qportrat.rtccentrottgrwerttItmq One ort.11(,,arolma Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor NCDENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division ot` ;'' te.r Quality Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Director Secretary April 26, 2011 Mr. Randy Smith Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator Town of Maiden PO Box 125 Maiden, NC 28650 Subject: PAR Review Town of Maiden NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County, NC Dear Ir. Smith: tooresviile Regional Office staff has reviewed your Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) for the reporting, period of January through December 2010. Based on the review, the POTW completed the PAR in accordance with 15A NCAC 211 .0908(b) requirements and guidelines set forth in Comprehensive Guidance for North Carolina Pretreatment Pns. The next PAR will be due March 1, 2012. If you have any questions conceding your PAR, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 66 3-16 9 or by email at john.lesleyf'ancdenr.gov. Cc: Dana Folley°, PERCS Unit tvlr oresvillc Re9ion1 Office Location( 610 East Center Ave.. Suite 301 rvtooresys4le, C Phone: (704) 663-169919av (704) 663,6040Customer S Internet: http://portal.ncdenr org,`webiwq •esville Regional Office Contact one. NorthCaroltn, , tutd& An 9qoral Opp( Mon Empioyer — 50% Recyci -acility Name Date of sampling _._.__._......_. 12/2222010 Analytical 'Laboratories Research. Ana%rta a Phone (8281428-5032 pries and. Water Tech Labs ha+d t pk suit Month Yea MAR p- 8 2011 el 4 Ammonia as N Composi S114500NH 0 mg ip Dissolved oxygen 4500-0(1 0. Nitrate / Nitrite Co 47i0ONOl 0 7.7 mg mg Total ljeldahl nitrogen site 4500N 0.1.4 4 mg Total Phosphorus 4500P 4.01 g Total dissolved solids Co 40 1.0 2 C ite EPA 200.7 4 Crag Chlorine sidual„ TRC 4500C1 20 ug Oil and 'ea..se Grab PA 1664A 7.8 mg Antimony end hens: Composite EPA 200.7 0.02 <0.025 nag Arsenic mtrasite EPA 200.7 0.0 15 <0.005 mg Beryllium Corn PA 200.7 0.0010 <0.0010 mg dmium PA 200.7 0.002 002 g Chromium. Composite EPA 200.7 .005 <0.005 g p; Nickel Act Acrylonitri Bromofo bon tetrachlorid hlorobenzene hlorodibromomethane Ch.loroethane 2-chloroethylviny posite EPA 200.7 0.005 Composite EPA 20C1.7 0.0 Composite EPA 245 Composite EPA 200.7 ', 0.00 Gt�ab EPA 624 0.009 mg/L mg/ L 78 ng 0.019 tng 0.010 <0.010 b EPA 624 0.01.0 <O.1i10 b EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 rng ab EPA 624 0.01.0 <0.010 Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 Grab EPA 624 0.01.0 <0.010 mg Chloroform Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg, Dichlorobr©°methane ab EPA 624 0.01.0 <0.010 rng -dich ane EPA 624 010 <0.010 g 1 ,2-dichloroethane Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg,l L ab EPA 624 0.010 <0.01.0 mg/ L Form - 1M'l;:- PPA-1 Page 1 it No. !UL' OU39►59i ii tfall COI Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Month De-CarnE)C r Year c D 1 O Parameter Sample 'lope Analytical Method Quantitation Level Sample Result Units of Measurement Number of samples Volatile organic compounds (Cont.) 1,1-dichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-dichloropropane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichloropropylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Ethylbenzenc Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl bromide Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methylene chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Tetrachlorocthylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Toluene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,1-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 1,1,2-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Trichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Vinyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Acid -extractable compounds mg/L P-chloro-m-creso Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dimethylphenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Pentachlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Phenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2, 4, 6 -tri chlo roph enol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Base -neutral compounds Acenaphthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acenaphthylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzidine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,4 benzofluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(ghi)perylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Butyl benzyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chloronaphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 2 it No. /i1 CDO3` 619 t% Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Month Detei )be-V^ tfall 616 Year goio lorophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Parameter Sample Type Analytical Method Quantitation Level Sample Result Units of Measurement Number of samples Base -neutral compounds (cont.) Chrysene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-butyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-octyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,4-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Grab EPA 625 0.020 <0.020 mg/L 1 Diethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dimethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrotoluene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,6-dinitrotoluene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Fluorene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobutadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachloroethane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Isophorone Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Naphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Nitrobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodimethylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodiphenylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Phenanthrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2,4,-trichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified perdonnel properly gather and evaluat the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that manage the system, or those persons directly responsibel for gathering the information, the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. Form - DMA- PPA-1 Page 3 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor RANDY L SMITH TOWN OF MAIDEN 113 W MAIN ST MAIDEN NC 28650 Division of Water Quality Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Director Secretary February 17, 2011. SUBJECT: Payment Acknowledgment Civil Penalty Assessment. Maiden WWTP Permit Number: NC0039594 Case Number: MV-2011-0001 Catawba County Dear Mr. Smith: RECEIVED MOON OF WATER QUALITY SWP SECTION :MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check number 066679 in the amount of $21.0.06 received from you dated February 11., 2011. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessment levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed. Payment of this penalty in no way precludes future action by this Division for additional violations of the applicable Statutes, Regulations, or Permits. If you have any questions, please call Robert L Sledge at 919-807-6398. Sincerely, JOV�n2th Weeden cc: Central Files DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Supervisor 1617 Mali Service Cernter, Raleigh North Carolina 27699-13171 Locatiom 512 N.. Salisbury S. Raleigh, North canalina 27604 Pons 919,807-53001 FAX 919-807-6492 1 Customer Service, S877-623-6748 literrter www.ncwaterquaIity.arg Ari Equal Opaniaity AfflEmatwo AElon Ealalayaf one NorthCarolina, aurally ryµY ove a"r�o-ea* s Perdue NCDENR .iient o Environment Division of Water Quaky Co Been i✓ `ui inns ir.E to CE.RTI,F"IFD I. I7009 2230 00 4 3266 2170 RETURN :RI f1'''RE(1iI*1FI) Mr. Randy Srnith 'v"4' IP Superintendent Town Of Maiden 113 West Main Street Maiden, North Carolina ccurred °a t 1 ttrce SUBJECT: Notice of 'i l Lion nd Assessment: of Penalty for t 7l<;ition ref ..`.. C rellei`ti'fl Strrtut 143-215. i s}(:t 1 ntlrl NP.DES: Permit No. NC0039594 Town of Maiden \VWTP 'ha C"ounty rtr:.=1V-.'`l?1.l-0l::l01 ed for October 20ti�. .Izr. r °tirlr It xt rirz ire ..arized in Attachment A to th 1Ctter. been conducted cted of the self_ r� �rrE�i .it No, N "hhe above f rets, 1 conclude as a matter of law that the Town. of Maiden vi art."t°trrllrrtr t rIr? , corndl,tctrts, t requirem rns of I',1)ES Permit No, NC,:er.. tit i t .rtt Gene St tut:. (',C.3.S,) 143-215,1(a)(.,t3;t i hits° k, tn_rner and extent shown in \tt c meet .\. A civil penalty .may be assessed in accordance with I e r711rl\at1 ums esta drs1P tt by G.S. 1 1. 21 f it I. d upon tht provided tt [he Secreta of the Div. for the NIOoresv. Maiden: t B. 1br'c: the fo llo Ins Ci nee Ivitl7 t3lll:41r"I .1 tho Director Supervisor Town of F;u. iI C Office wr Ave Sul() le 301 fv oore -1 hit iit,: ',714) 66:3-1699 t Fsa (70I4) 07 6748 Of, 21.0,06 For of the five (5) fatiares1k i r r temperature daily x,twee.ki in violation of the terms of NPDES Permit Ne.„ NC00-11959,t . TOTAL CIVIL PENA 1 EtifOrCerrint costs, TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to ES. 1.43-215,6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have taken into aecount .the Findings of Fact and Conclusions Law: and the factors set. forth at (J 14313-2SA (b). which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, •to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the vio(ations; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quJt er -)n air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of mom,iy siived by noncompliance; (6) -Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionaliy; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or ,failing to comply with proigrams over which the Environmental Manag,ement Commissionhas regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures, Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one off the following: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and -ral. Resources (ilo not include ivoitier fivm). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement ,ittion, for any continuing or new violation(s), Please subtnit payment to the attetnion of: Point Source ComnhancelEnforcement Unit Division of Writer Quality 1617 \tail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699,-1.61.7 OR Submit a 'written :request for remissior hi ding a detailed jutification for such request: Please he aware that a. request .for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed, 'Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting ,:vilether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation chat no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4). whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all information presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed .original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: y (919) 431-3000, Fax: (919) 431-3 100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601. Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment or a Special Order by Consent. please contact the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699. 1(61/1 (D ate) ATTACHMENTS Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality cc: Mooresville Regional Office Compliance File w/ attachments Raleigh Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments rk/ma Outfali 001 001 001 Date Week ending. 10/16/10 Week ending 10/23/10 Week ending 10/30/10 Denotes civil penalty assessment ATTACHMENT A CASE NO. MV-2011-0001 Parameter Temperature Temperature Temperature Reported Value 4x, week 3x/week 3x/week Monitoring Requirement Monitor 5x/week (Daily) Monitor 5x/week (Daily) Monitor 5 JWeek (Daily) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF CATAWBA IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST TOWN OF MAIDEN PERMIT NO. NC0039594 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMNISTR4TIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. MV-2011-0001 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $210.06 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated January 13.2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after 30 days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 2011 BY ADDRESS TELEPHONE JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: NIV-2011-0001 Assessed Party: Town of Maiden County: Catawba Permit Number: NC0039594 Amount Assessed: $210.06 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission. Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only•when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach. additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future ocurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i. e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: (use additional pages as necessary) NORTH f` ROI, 7.4A, t I\ SI N OF ti\ ATER Qt. , J FY ASSESSMEN f' f ACTORS Violator: Facility: County: Case Number: Permit Number: The degree and private property of harm t °t the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to suiting from the violation; No harm has been established. The duration and gravity of the violation; Temperature was not monitored as frequently as required by NCfl939594 for three weeks during October 2910, 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality° or on air quality; The effect on the receiving stream is unknown, 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; No damage has been established 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved by noncompliance is equivalent to the cost o monitoring. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The Division has no evidence that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally, onducting temperature 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply withprograms over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There have been 13 previous CPAs for the Town of Maiden WWTP during the life of the permit with none issued in the past twelve months, The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was $85,06. Date Robert B. Krebs, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Division of Water Quality MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: PERMIT: NC0039594 FACILITY: Town of Maiden - Maiden WWTP COUNTY: Catawba Report Date: 01/05/11 Page 2 or 11 REGION: Mooresville Monitoring Violation MONITORING OUTFALL / REPORT PPI LOCATION 10 -2010 001 Effluent 10-2010 001 Effluent 10-2010 001 Effluent PARAMETER Temperature, Water Deg Centigrade Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade Temperature, Water Deg. Centigrade VkOLATlQN UNIT OF DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE 10116E+10 5 X week deg c 10/23/10 5 X week deg c 101130/10 5 X week deg c LIMIT CALCULATED VALUE % OVER LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency VINone PERMIT: NC0044O59. FACILITY: Catawba County Schools BunkerHill High School COUNTY: Catarrvha REGION: Mooresville Monitdr(nt1 Violation MONITORING OUTFALL / REPORT PPI 10-2010 10-2010 110-2010 10-2010: 001 LOCATION PARAMETER Effluent Chlorine, Total Residual VIOLATION DATE REQUENCY 10 (099/10 2 X week 00't Effluents, Chlorine, Total Residual 10/16/10 2 X week 001 Effluent i Chlorine, Tota,/ Residua0:' 10/23/10 2 X week 001 Effluent Chk1r/ a T©iaV (Rea+dual 10/30/10 2 X week UNIT OF MEASURE CALCULATED LIMIT VALUE % OVE1 L/MIT VIOLATION TYPE VIOLAII0NAC6ION Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None Frequency Violation None tTY Town of Maiden,„ Wastewater Treatment Plant and Co ection System. 2010 Per Performance Annual Report oral Information Facility Name: Town. of 1' laiden 1astewater Treatment, Plant Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden Person in Charge/ Contact: Randy Smith. Permit #: NC0039594 Reporting Period: January 201.O mDecember 2010 C)escri ptian of Treatment Process The Town of Maiden owns and op tes a 1.1;1 MGD Sequencing Batch Reactor Wastewater Treatment System, The SBR Process consists of two large SBR. tanks where raw water is treated after preliminary treatment (screening and grit removal). At any point in time the SBR's have a minimum level of 9.1 feet, These 9,1 feet is reserved for the correct concentration of microorganisms. For 1.20 minutes one of the SBR's will pump in raw water while mixing and aerating called the react fill stage. Once the 120 minute react fill stage is complete the other basin will start accepting influent and start its cycles. The next stage, after react fill, is a 30 minute react stage where the basin is adequately nixed and aerated to treat the raw water with the microorganisms. After the react stage the SBR falls into a settling mode where the sludge settles and treated water is decanted. mechanically to an equalization basin for controlled release to the contact cha n.ber for disinfection. After disinfection the clean finished effluent is discharged into Clark's Creek. After each 4 hour cycle each SBR wastes from the settle sludge for a certain programmed time interval. The wasted sludge is pumped over and stored in one of two available digester where it digests until the sludge is hauled to the Veolia Compost. Plant in 'Hickory. They make a class A product from our sludge. era Performance The SBR facility continues to produce high quality effluent. In 2010 the W WTP averaged a. 13OD removal. rate of 95.3% and a ° 'SS removal rate of 93,4%... Violations (January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2010) Month of March 2010 - We did not achieve an 85% removal rate for solids removal; it was an 84.4%. We contribute this issue to low flow conditions at the plant from time to time. In 2010 we had one day of sampling the influent that only had 50.0 mg/L of solids and many other days less than 100 mg/L. We have started using Glycerin as an alternative food source for the weekends, holidays, and other low flow conditions. However we cannot add solids to the headworks to meet the 85% solids removal rate, so we're at the mercy of our influent stream. October 2010 - Week ending 10/16/10 Temperature was reported 4 times, not 5 as required. Week ending 10/23/10 Temperature was reported 3 times, not 5 as required. Week ending 10/30/10 Temperature was reported 3 times, not 5 as required. November 2010 - Week ending 11/12/10 Temperature was reported 4 times, not 5 as required. The issues with the October and November 2010 violations were purely monitoring related and procedures have been put into place to make sure this will not happen again. III. Notification A public notice was listed on the Town of Maiden website (www.maidennc.com) advising all customers the report is available for public review at the Wastewater Facility and Town Hall. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Date: // Randy I Smith II Wastewater Superintendent Town of Maiden Town of Maiden Sewer Collection System For the past fiscal year 2010 the town has not encountered any major issues in our sewer collection system. The town's sewer collection department has been maintaining its collection system with the use of their sewer flusher (to unstop and clean debris from sewer lines that create sewer backups) and their sewer camera (to visually inspect sewer lines). The town treated over 15,000 feet of sewer line with the use of Duke's Root Control again in 2010 for preventive maintenance which reduces the risk of sewer spills and overflows. Duke's Root Control is a company who uses a foaming agent which is inserted into sewer lines for the purpose of killing roots in the sewer collection system. The town's sewer collection department has also been raising manholes along flood prone areas to help reduce the collection systems inflow. In 2010 the town did not encounter any sewer spills or overflows_ Collections Report Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Date: Brian Walker Collections ORC Town of Maiden Town Government Living in Maiden Working in r widen Helpful Links Contact Us Homo http://www.maidennc.com/Wastewater.aspx Wastewater Public Notice Per the requirements of House Bill 1160 of the Clean Water Act of 1999, the Town of Maiden has prepared an Annual Report for its Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System. The report covers the time period from January 1, 2010 — December 31, 2010. A copy of this report is on file at the following locations for public review. Town of Maiden (Town Hall) 113 W. Main St, Maiden, NC 28650 Town of Maiden (Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2090 W. Finger St Ext, Maiden, NC 28650 (828) 428-5032 © 2011 Town of Maiden, NC_ of 1 2/14/2011 11:01 AM 3/12/10 Ms. Marcia Allocco Division of Water Quality Mooresville Regional Office 610 E. Center Ave. Mooresville, NC 28115 Ms. Allocco, OF MAIDEN W astewa ter 'Freatment Plant 113 W. Main Street • Maiden, NC 28650 Office (828) 428-5032 * Fax (828) 428-5606 VAP 7 t Lth(„7 This letter is in response to a Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for an inspection conducted at the Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant on January 28, 2010 by Ms. Donna Hood. During this inspection Ms. Hood found the Wastewater Treatment Plant's to be in violation of our Stormwater General Permit (NCG110132) by not having completed a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Immediately after the inspection an engineer was contacted and given a copy of our WWTP stormwater permit and SP3 requirements. On March 10, 2010 a representative from the engineering firm came to our facility to document our outfalls and any special condition we might fall under. The engineers are in the process of compiling the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and a copy of the SP3 will be submitted to DWQ when it is complete. The engineer has not given me a completion date, but I will stay up to date on their progress, as they understand the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is needed as soon as possible. If you have any further concerns or question feel free to contact me. Best Regards, Randy S h WWTP Superintendent Town of Maiden 02/23,10 System Performance Annual Report DWQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 MAIDEN atnieat Plant 113 W. Main Street • Maiden, NC 28650 Office (828) 428-5032 • Fax (828) 428-5606 APR Enclosed is the Town of Maiden's 2009 WWTP and Collection System Performance Annual Report. This report is compiled using data and information collected from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. The public notice to inform the community of the completion of this annual report is posted on the Town of Maiden website (maidennc.com). A copy of the notice is included with the report. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (828) 428-5032. Best Regards, Randyrnith WWTP Superintendent Town of Maiden Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System 2009 Performance Annual Report I. General Information Facility Name: Town of Maiden Wastewater Treatment Plant Responsible Entity: Town of Maiden Person in Charge) Contact: Randy Smith Permit #: NC0039594 Reporting Period: January 2009 — December 2009 Description of Treatment Process The Town of Maiden owns and operates a 1.0 MGD Sequencing Batch Reactor Wastewater Treatment System. The SBR Process consists of two large SBR tanks where raw water is pumped to after preliminary treatment (screening and grit removal). At any point in time the SBR's have a minimum Ievel of 9.1 feet. These 9.1 feet is reserved for the correct concentration of microorganisms. For 120 minutes one of the SBR's will pump in raw water while mixing and aerating called the react fill stage. Once the 120 minute react fill stage is complete the other basin will start accepting influent and start its cycles. The next stage is a 30 minute react stage where the basin is adequately mixed and aerated to treat the raw water with the microorganisms. After the react stage the SBR falls into a settling mode where the sludge settles and treated water is decanted mechanically to an equalization basin for controlled release to the contact chamber for disinfection. After disinfection the clean finished effluent is discharged into Clark's Creek. As with the old plant the excess sludge, after digestion, is transported to the Hickory Regional Compost Facility in Hickory, NC where they make a class A biosolid. II. Performance The SBR facility continues to produce high quality effluent. The Town of Maiden has been in compliance since August of 2008. In 2009 the WWTP averaged a BOD removal rate of 95.5% and a TSS removal rate of 92.7%. Violations (January 1, 2009 — December 31, 2009) None III. Notification A public notice was listed on the Town of Maiden website (www.maidennc.com) advising all customers the report is available for public review at the Wastewater Facility and Town Hall. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Randy L. ith II Wastew r Superintendent Town of Maiden Town of Maiden Suer ►1lection System For the past fiscal year 2009 the town has not encountered any major issues in our sewer collection system. The towns sewer collection department has been maintaining it's collection system with the use of their sewer flusher ( to unstop and clean debris from sewer lines that create sewer backups) and their sewer camera (to visually inspect sewer lines). The town has been using Duke's Root Control again in 2009 for preventive maintance. Duke's Root Control is a company who uses a foaming agent which is inserted into sewer lines for the purpose of killing roots in the sewer collection system. Spills and t verfiows (For the year 2009) The Town of Maiden had two reportable spills in 2009. They were repor# in accordance with the "Reportable Spill" guidlines. Reports for each spill are maintained on file at Town Hall. 3/31/09 Spill occurred at the second manhole at the Carolina Mills right a way. The estimated sanitary sewer spilled was 2,300 gallons. The cause of the spill was roots in the sewer lines. The roots were removed\\frorn the sewer lines and the area that was contaminated was cleaned. Duke's Root Control treated this section of sewer line to prevent further spills. 5/1109 Spill occurred at the manhole between 717 east main street and 704 east union street. The estimated sanitary sewer spilled was 50 gallons. The cause of the spill was grease. The grease was removed from the sewer line and the contaminated area was cleaned. Town of Maiden, NC Page 1 of 1 Town Government Living in Maiden Working in Maiden Helpful Links Contact Us Home Wastewater Public Notice Per the requirements of House Bill 1160 of the Clean Water Act of 1999, the Town of Maiden has prepared an Annual Report for its Wastewater Treatment Facility_ The report covers the time perior January 2009 - December 2009. A copy of this report is on file at the following locations for public review. Town of Maiden (Town Hall) 113 W. Main St.. Maiden, NC 28650 Town of Maiden (Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2090 W. Finger St. Ext., Maiden, NC 28650 (828) 428- 5032 © 2010 Town of Maiden, NC. http:I/www.maidennc.com/Wastewater.aspx 2/2412010 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director Dee Freeman Secretary February 24, 2010 Mr. Todd Herms, Town Manager Town of Maiden 113 W. Main Street Maiden, NC 28650 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Herms: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 28, 2010 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in - Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs • Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure DH Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncrraterquality.org NorthCarolina LaturaIfl/ • Un tcd 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 yrlmolday Inspection 1 1 NI 2 151 31 NC0039594 111 121 10/01/28 117 Type Inspector Fac Type 181CI 191 51 201 I Remarks 211111 LI1111111111 11111111 1111111111111111111111155 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------- ----Reserved 871 3.0 169 70141 711 1 7214I 731 1 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Maiden WWTP Finger St Maiden NC 28650 Entry Time/Date 09:30 AM 10/01/28 Permit Effective Date 07/04/01 Exit Time/Date 12:30 PM 10/01/28 Permit Expiration Date 10/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Randy Lee Smith/ORC/828-879-2131/ Other Facility Data . Name, Address of Responsible Officialfritle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Randy L Smith,113 W Main St Maiden NC 28650//828-428-5032/8285285606 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) • Permit 1. Flow Measurement 11 Operations & Maintenance • Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review Multimedia Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory Section D: Summary of Findinq(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 D to Donna Hoag MRO WQ//709-663-1699 5xt.2193/ �( //0 �7 ?Signature of Management., AR`e r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers % Date �7I r �� L. (C) 1 11 �+ -� 11:�tarcifa`, coo MRO WQ//709-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NFDES yr/ma//day inspection Type NC003959� ,zI 10/0:1/'29 18 I Section a: Sutnrnany of Finding/Cornrnents (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as ne Page # 2 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden W 1TP Inspection Date: 01/28/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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: The permit renewal package has been prepared and will be submitted on 02/01 /2010. 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 compete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or n 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? 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: DMRs for January 2009-December 2009 were reviewed for the.inspection. No violations were noted for the review period. It was noted during the inspection that cyanide is being reported in mg/L on the DMRs. Please begin reporting cyanide results on the DMR in ug/L, the units listed on the effluent limits page of the permit. Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ nnn ■ ■nn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ n❑n ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ nnn ■ nnn ❑n■0 ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn innn ■ nnn Page # 3 Permit: NO00395iiJ4 Owner - Facility: Maiden VvTP Inspection Date, 01128/2010 Inspection Type: Compliancy Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housek.eeping? •000 Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MORT, - vleable So ds, pH, DO, Sludge • 0 0 ri Judge, and other that.are applicable? Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection, The facility incorporates extensive process control monitoring, L4191-tqa Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? snnn Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? sinnn • # Is the facility using a contract lab? nnn Is proper temperature set for sample storage ('kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? •ri O 000 n n st Incubator (Fecal Conform) set to 44..5 degrees Celsius4-1- 0 2 degrees'? incubator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/- 1 0 degrees? Comment: A laboratory inspection was performed concurrent to the NPDES inspection. Please refer to the report by Mr Chet Whiting, of thei Office, for any laboratory recommendations It was noted during the inspection that fecal coliform samples were not being collected in a sterilized container: Please be advised that fe conform samples must be collected per Standard Methods, which requires sample collection in a sterilzed container (Standard Methods 18-21st Edition, 9-20) Pump Station - InfIuent Is the pump wet we free cfbypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive. grease? 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: Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate,? Is the s te free of excessive foamingn the tank? # Is the odor a.cceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Yes No NA NE winnn u nn0 u nnn ▪ n n srinn snnn nnn Yes No NA NE u 17 nn sfinn n n n u nnn snnn Page # 4 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WWTP Inspection Date: 01/28/2010 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Comment: Sludge is disposed of at the City of Hickory Compost Facility. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual n b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? S n n is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? n n n Is the unit in good condition? • n n Comment: Screenings are disposed of at the county landfill by GDS, Inc. Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual n b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? ■ n n n Is thegrit free of excessive odor? ■ n ❑ n # Is disposal of grit in compliance? ■ n n n Comment: Screenings are disposed of the the Catawba County Landfill by GDS, Inc. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ n n n Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ n n n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ Are all pumps operable? • n n n Are float controls operable? !• n n n Are audible and visual alarms operable? nn■n tt Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ n n n Comment: Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Page # 5 9 # u uOU 3N VN ON sa, O ■ 0 0.10 0 L�00* O * 0 0 O 00. pinbl1 3N `e°N ON saA * 000 O 00 ■ • 000 O 00 O 0 0 • 0 O• 3N VN oN saA O 00* O 0011 000. 3N VN ON 000■ O CiOus *000 © u u ■ 3N VN ON sa) u©lYEsn��,� 'a'ouie! 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Nnnn Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? onnn If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n 0 • n Comment Page # TOWN OF MAIDEN Wastewater Treatment Facility Main Street • Maiden, NC 28650 Office 828) 428-5032 • Fax (828) 428-5606 May 14, 2009 Ms. Marcia Allocco NCDENR Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 30 Mooresville, NC 28115 Ms. Marcia Allocco, This letter is to address deficiencies found at the Town of Maiden Wastewater Facility during an inspection on February 26, 2009, conducted by Ms. Donna Hood. Deficiencies were found with the influent and Effluent sampling, Laboratory, and Grit Removal. At the time of the inspection the influent and effluent samplers were not flow proportional. After installation of an effluent flow meter and the proper connections installed, both the influent and effluent samplers were flow proportional as of May 6, 2009. The deficiency found in the Laboratory was the annual 5 point curve for the chlorine meter out of date. On April 4, 2009 Water Tech Labs performed two calibration curves to get our meter up to date. One curve was for the new Vow level range from 20 to 500 pg and the other for a high range from 100 to 200014, On a side note we started our low level chlorine limit as of May 1, 2009. The issue with the grit removal is one that will take some time to properly troubleshoot to determine if it can be fixed or needs to be replaced. Prior to me being hired by Maiden there was a flooding event at the headworks of the facility which caused the grit removal system to stop working, 1 was hoping with the new wiring with the new upgrade the electricians would be able to get it up and running again. They were not able to get it to work and we are still trying to figure out the best course of action. I personally would like to try to keep the old system as long as it can be fixed. The current wet well is fairly deep and restricts space for most new grit removers. We are in the process of troubleshooting the problem and it will be corrected once the best course of action has been determined. The 2008 annual report will be submitted along with this response to satisfy that reporting issue. l hope this letter has satisfies the noted deficiencies found during the February 26, 2009 inspection. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact myself at (828)428-5032. Best Regards, Randy L. Smi WWTP Superintendent Town of Maiden Town of Ma di Wastewater Treatme Performance Annual, R formption Facility Name: Responsible Entity: Person in Charge/ Contact: Permit #: Town of I+wtaiden Waste° Town of Maiden Randy Smith NC0039594 Reporting Period: January 2008 — December 2008 J escription of TrelOoRnt Process The Maiden Wastewater. 'Treatment plant has undergone and finished its process upgrade. As of September of 2008 the Town of Maiden has been treating with a new dual SBR process. Prior to September 2008 we were still running under the old liquid oxygen treatment system. Note: The plant upgrade did not change the designed flow, Maiden's WWTP will remain a 1.0 MGD Facility for now. Preliminary treatment for the facility did not change. We have kept the same influent wet well, bar screen, and grit remover. The effluent discharge line remained the same and the old Pure Oxygen. Units became digesters.. As of April 14, 2008 the Town of Maiden hiredRandy Smith as their WWTP Superintendent! Pretreatment Coordinator, The Original Pure Oxygen System (prior to September 2008) consisted of two separate units where both contained two aeration basins, a final clarification stage, and a chlorine contact chamber, After preliminary treatment from the head works the raw water was pumi to either unit through two aeration zones where it was treated by microorganisms. After treatment through the aeration zones the partially treated water then would settle out in a final clarifier where the finished water would pass over the weir and then to the contact chamber for disinfection. The New SJJ Process consists of two large SBR tanks where raw water is pumped to after preliminary treatment. At any point in time the SBR's have a minimum level of 9,1 feet. These 9.1 feet is reserved for the correct concentration of microorganisms. For 120 minutes one of the SBR's will pump in raw water while mixing and aerating. Once the 120 minute react fill stage is complete the other basin will start accepting influent and starting its cycle. The next stage is a 30 minute react stage where the basin is adequately mixed and aerated to treat the raw water with the microorganisms. After the react stage the SBR falls into a settling mode where the sludge settles and treated water is decanted mechanically to an equalization basin for controlled release to the contact chamber for disinfection. After disinfection the clean finished effluent is discharged into Clark's Creek. As with the old plant the excess sludge, after digestion, is transported to the Hickory Regional Compost Facility in Hickory, NC where they make a class A biosolid. IL Performance During the first half of 2008 the old wastewater facility struggled under the extreme loading caused by the Lincoln County Industrial Park until it ceases discharging to the Town of Maiden July 21, 2008. Compliance was achieved under the old facility once the excess loading from the Lincoln County industrial park ceased, however mechanically and hydraulically the plant desperately needed the upgrade. The new SBR process was added to replace the outdated liquid oxygen system to provide better treatment. The new upgraded SBR facility came online in September and continues to produce high quality effluent. The Town of Maiden has been in compliance since August of 2008. Violations (January 2008 -- December 2008) All violations are contributed to the old dilapidated pure oxygen facility and the excess BOD and solids loading from the Lincoln County Industrial Park. January 2008 Monthly average for BOD and TSS limits Average weekly BOD limits for sampling between 01/09/08 - 01/11/08 01/16/08 - 01/18/08 01/23/08 - 01/25/08 01/30/08 - 02/01/08 Average weekly TSS limits for sampling between 01/23/08 - 01/25/08 01/30/08 - 02/01/08 February 2008 Monthly average for BOD limit Average weekly BOD limit for sampling between 02/06/08 - 02/08/08 02/13/08 - 02/15/08 02/27/08 - 02/29/08 March 2008 Monthly average for BOD limit Average weekly BOD limit for sampling between 03/05/08 - 03/07/08 03/12/08 - 03/14/08 03/18/08 - 03/20/08 03/26/08 — 03/28/08 Daily pH limit on 03/24/08, 03/26/08, 03/27/08, 03/28/08, and 03/31/08 April 2008 Monthly Average for BOD and TSS limits Average Weeldy BOD limit for sampling between 04/02/08 - 04/04/08 04/09/08 - 04/11/08 04/16/08 - 04/18/08 04/23/08 - 04/25/08 04/30/08 - 05/02/08 Weekly TSS limit for sampling between 04/02/08 Daily pH limit on 04/02/08, 04/03/08, 04/04/08, 04/07/08, 04/08/08, and 04/17/08 Removal rate did not meet 85% for BOD and TSS - 04/04/08 04/10/08, 04/14/08, May 2008 Monthly Average for BOD and TSS limits Average weekly BOD and TSS limits for sampling between 05/07/08 — 05/09/08 05/11/08 — 05/13/08 05/18/08 — 05/20/08 05/26/08 — 05/28/08 Removal rate did not meet 85% for BOD and TSS June 2008 Monthly Average for BOD and TSS limits Average weekly BOD and TSS limits for sampling between 06/01/08 — 06/03/08 06/08/08 — 06/10/08 06/15/08 — 06/17/08 06/24/08 — 06/26/08 Removal rate did not meet 85% for BOD Judy 2008 Monthly Average for BOD and TSS Average weekly BOD limit for sampling between 06/30/08 — 07/02/08 07/08/08 — 07/10/08 07/21/08 — 07/23/08 Average weekly TSS limit for sampling between 07/21/08 — 07/23/08 Removal rate did not meet 85% for BOD and TSS m. Notification A public notice was listed on the Town of Maiden website (www.maidennc.com) advising all customers the report is available for public review at the Wastewater Facility and Town Hall. IV. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this report is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that this report has been made available to the users or customers of the Town of Maiden sewer system and that those users have been notified of its availability. Date: ith II Waste w Superintendent Town of Maiden rmilt No. It .0a7` ,5 autfall C .. Facility Narne ©ate of sampling Anal Total phosphorus Total dissolved sot Hardness Oil and grease M (total 4c phenols Antimony Composite EPA 200.7 J 19/2a4$ Research 84 ORC Pans$vL, Smith Phone (82$) 428-5032 lea and Water Tech Labs Analytical Method SM4500NH3 SM4500-©G SM 4500P SM 2540C EPA 200.7 SM4500C1 G Arsenic Beryllium Cadmium Chromium Coppei Lead Nickel Selenium Silver' Thallium Zinc Total phenolic compounds Volatile organic compoun Acrolein Acryl©nitrile Benzene Chlorobenzene Chlorodibrornomethane Chloroe 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform thchlorobromorraethane 1 1-dichloroe 1,2-dichloroe Trans-1,2 ichloroethylene Fonts - DMR- PPA-1 Composite Composite Grab EPA 1664A EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 245.1 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 200.7 EPA 420.1 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 Grab EPA 624 0.16 1.0 1.0 0.005 0.010 Sample Result 1.99 <0.025 <0.002 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.0002 0.007 <0.005 0.005 <0.100 <0.010 <0.010 0.010 <0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 .. 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0,01 Month Year mg/ L mg/ L rng/ 1. rag/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ 1. mg/L.. mg/ L . . mg/ L rng/L mg/L� mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg / L mg/ L mg/L Page 1 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Permit No. Outfall Parameter Sample Type Volatile organic compounds (Cont.) 1,1-dichloroethylene 1,2-dichloropropane 1,3-dichloropropylene Ethylbenzene Methyl bromide Methyl chloride Methylene chloride 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethylene Toluene 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,1,2-trichloroethane Trichloroethylene Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Month Year Analytical Quantitatioa Sample Units of Number of Method Level Result Measurement samples EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 EPA 624 Grab EPA 624 Vinyl chloride Grab EPA 624 Acid -extractable compounds P-chloro-m-creso Grab EPA 625 2-chlorophenol Grab 2,4-dichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 2,4-dimethylphenol 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol 2,4-dinitrophenol Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 Grab 2-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 4-nitrophenol Pentachlorophenol Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 Phenol Grab EPA 625 2,4,6-trichIorophenol Grab EPA 625 Base -neutral compounds Acenaphthene Acenaphthylene Grab Grab Anthracene Grab Benzidine Grab Benzo(a)anthracene Benzo(a)pyrene Grab Grab 3,4 benzoiluoranthene Grab Benzo(ghi)perylene Grab Benzo(k)fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Butyl benzyl phthalate 2-chloronaphthalene Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Form - DMR- PPA-1 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 - EPA 625 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.050 0.050 0.010 0.050 0.050 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.050 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 - <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.050 <0.050 <0.010 <0.050 <0.050 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.050 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 mg/L mg/L mg/ L rng/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page 2 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Permit No. Outfall 4-chlorophenyl phenyl ether Parameter i Base -neutral compounds icont.) Grab 1 EPA 625 0.010 Sample I Analytical 1 Quantitation Type Method Level Chrysene Di-n-butyl phthalate Grab Grab Di-n-octyl phthalate Grab Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 1,2-dichlorobenzene Grab Grab 1,3-dichlorobenzene Grab 1,4-dichlorobenzene Grab 3, 3-dichlorobenzidine Grab Diethyl phthalate Grab Dimethyl phthalate Grab 2,4-dinitrotoluene Grab 2,6-dinitrotoluene 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Grab Grab Fluoranthene Grab Fluorene Hexachlorobenzene Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Hexachloroethane Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Isophorone Naphthalene Nitrobenzene N-nitrosodi-n-propyiamine N-nitrosodimethylamine N-nitrosodiphenylamine Phenanthrene Pyrene 1,2,4,-trichlorobenzene Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab Grab EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 EPA 625 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.020 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.050 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010 Month Year <0.0101. mg/L Sample Units of Result Measurement <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.020 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.050 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 <0.010 mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/ L mg/ L mg/ L mg/L 1 lumber of samples I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified perdonnel properly gather and evaluat the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that manage the system, or those persons directly responsibel for gathering the information, the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for Imo . tions. Form - DMR- PPA-1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page 3 I AwA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Govemor Director Secretary fit;A-d4( April 15, 2009 Ms. Wendy Vanover, Interim Town Manager Town of Maiden PO Box 125 Maiden, NC 28650 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Compliance Evaluation Inspection Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Vanover: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on February 26, 2009 by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in - Responsible Charge of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. Through the leadership and organization of the ORC, the facility has made significant progress toward permit compliance. Additional personnel have been instrumental in helping the ORC accomplish many work projects in conjuction with maintaining effluent quality. The Town should be commended for recognizing the necessity of manpower at the wastewater treatment plant for proper operation and maintenance as well as safety issues. This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) due to the failure to submit proper reporting documentation for the wastewater treatment facility in violation of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the Influent Sampling, Laboratory, Grit Removal, and Effluent Sampling Sections of the attached report. Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service:1.877.623.6798 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolina Natlmmaii9 I It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by Mav 14, 2009 addressing the deficiencies noted in the Influent Sampling, Laboratory, and Grit Removal Sections of the attached report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia AlIocco. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure cc: Catawba County Health Department DH United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA W3shzagton, O.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/me/day Inspection 1 IN' 2 151 31 NC0039594 111 121 09/02/26 117 Type Inspector Fac Type 181 CI 191 s1 201 1 Remarks 2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116E Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA 671 3.0 1 69 701 21 711 1 721 NI Reserved 73 i, 1 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POW/ name and NPDES pemiit Number) Maiden W TP Finger st Maiden NC 28650 Entry Time/Date 10:00 AM 09/02/26 Permit Effective Date 07/04/01 Exit Time/Date 12:30 PM 09/02/26 Permit Expiration Date 10/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Randy Lee Smith/ORC/828-679-2131/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible OffcialiTitte/Phone and Fax Number . Contacted Randy L Srnith,113 W Main St Maiden NC 28650//828-428-5032/8285285606 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Waters as necessary) Permit ■ Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance . Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 111 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review • Effiuent/Receiving Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists (See attachment summary) . Name(s) and Si nature(s) of inspector(s) ! Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Donna t3 d /� {/I MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/ Si ture of Management Q A evi w r Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date `51,09 Marcia A1locco MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES N1Cd039594 yr/ma/day 09/02/26 Inspection Type 1al`_� Section Q: Su ma of Findinc, /Cornrnents Attach addit'ionaf sheets of narrative and checklist a n Page # 2 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WwTP Inspection Date: 02/26/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n • n Is the facility as described in the permit? n ■ n n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: The facility has been upgraded to a sequential batch reactor system. Please update the facility description at permit renewal. 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: The facility analyzes do, ph, trc, and miss for process control. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n ❑ n Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n n n Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ n n n Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results -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? 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? ■ ■ ■ ■nnn nBnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Page # 3 Permit: NC0039594 Inspection Date: 02726/2009 ?wrier - Ea iitty: Maiden UV , 'P Inspection Type: Evaluatt n Record Keeping Is a copy of the current NP©t_S permit av3I able on site"? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on rule for review? Comment: DMRs for January 2008-December 2008 were reviewed for the inspection. The following violations were reported during the review period: January 2008- late DMR, BOD weekly averages/monthly average, TSS weekly average/monthly average February 2008-BOD-monthly average/weekly averages, Cyanide monitoring violation March 2008-pH x 4, BOD monthly average/weekly averages„ TSS monthly average April 2008-pH x 8, BOD-monthly average/ weekly averages, TSS-weekly averages/monthly average May 2008- BOD-weekly averages, TSS- weely averages June 2008-BOD weekly averages, TSS weekly averages July 2008-BOD weekly averages, TSS weekly averages All violations have been handled under prior cover. The new CRC has done a commendable job of bringing the new plant into compliance. Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified perscnneI cr laboratory? Are all other parameters(excludung field parameters) performed by a eerbf'ied lab? # Is the facility using a contract Bab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 5.0 degrees Celsiu Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius.+r" 0.2 degrees'? Incubator (DOD) set to 20_0 degrees Celsius +fa 1.0 degrees? Comment Maiden performs anaylses under laboratory certification #72. All rather analyses are performed by Water Tech Labs (#50). The chlorine meter has not had the annual 5 point curve performed. Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power availabl Is the generator tested by unterrupting pr ary power source? Is the generator tested under lead? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the genet°ator(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: Flow Mleasurement Influent Yes No NA NE ■ n n n 0.00 Yes NO NA _NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE • n n n ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n orm ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE Page # 4 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden WNTP Inspection Date: 02/26/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Influent # 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: Johnston Inc. last calibrated the influent flow meter on 02.23.2009 Flow Measurement-- Effluent # Is flow meter used; for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? Of units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: The facility has added effluent flow measurement capability with the upgrade. Installation and calibration has not been completed in its entirety; however completion is imminent. Influent Sampling # is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? 1s 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 sampling performed according to the permit? Comment: The facility has undergone major improvements and treatment train changes since the waiver was approved for time based influent samples. The facility must either resubmit all .required information to be considered' for collecting time based samples or they must begin collecting flow proportional samples per permit requirements. 1 Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? V' Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Yes No NA NE ■ nnn • 000 o nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE n n ■ Q n n■fl n n■n n n■n Yes No NA NE florin ■ n❑n ■ nnn ■ 0 n 0 ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ ❑nn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Page # 5 Permit: NC0039594 Owner- Facility: Maiden =ATP Inspection Date: 02 26/2009 Inspection Type, C3rnpkance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Comment: Maiden disposes of sludge at tt e City of Hickory per the signed agreement between the municipalities. Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanica@ Are th:e bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Screenings are disposed of by GDS, Inc at the Catawba County landfill. Grit Removal Yet No NA NE Type of grit removal a Manual b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in cc mpliance? Comment: The grit chamber is not operational. Sequencing Batch Reactors Yes ° Type of operation Is the effluent free of solids? Does min'irt;um fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility? Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill"? The operator understands and can explain the process? Comment The SBRs were still undergoing operational adjustments to optimize their efficiency, Equalization„ Basins Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures t'o the natural envintanr'nent ? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Yes No fdA NE Yes Na NA NE ■ ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n orm n orm n rian D • n n ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ ©©0l ■ nnn Page # 6 Permit: NC0039594 Owner - Facility: Maiden VWITP Inspection Date: 02/2612009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Comment: Disinfection -Liquid Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: Solids are cleaned out of the chlorine chamber every week. 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: The facilty received an extension to 5/1/09 for the TRC limit. Chlorine and dechlor feed rates will be flow proportional based on the effluent flow meter, which is not yet operational. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Yes No NA NE ■ nnn mnnn ®nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n nn■ ■ nnn n n■n Yes No NA NE Liquid n n■n n n■n n n■n ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ n n■n Yes No NA NE n orm ■ 0 ❑ Q ■ nnn Page # 7 Permit: NC00,39,594 Owner- Facility: Maiden VAVIP Inspection Date: 02/26/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling 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 tyce representative) Comment: Due to changes in the treatment train the facility should now perform flow proportional sampling on the effluent, Effluent Pip Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? annn Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?NODO if effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 n 111 Comment: The receiving stream appeared unaffected by the discharge on the day of the inspection, Upstream / Downstream Sam_plim Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required y the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling o ion)? • .0 OD Comment: Yes No NA NE Erinn arinn annn Page # 8 TOWN OF MAIDEN NORTH CAROLINA 23650 P.O. k30X 125 • (828) 42.8a,000 FAX (828) 428-5017 • TDD 800-735-2962 Donna, Enclosed are the February 2008 DMR and the Last PPA results from December 2008. I have included a copy of the States PPA form that I've submitted to better clarify the horrible copy of our PPA results. If you need a better copy l can fax you one when the original is sent to me. If you need. anything else let me know. Thanks, Randy '''h Wastewater Superintendent Town of Maiden EFFLUENT 1 NPOES N NC 003t9594 DISCHARGE NO; 001 MONTH: February FACILITY NAME: Town of Malden CLASS 111 COUNT 2008 Catawba CERTIFIED LABORATORIES II): Water Tech Labs inc. ( tis9 additional laboratories € n the bacteticlairsabe 2 N this form ) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES: CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED: Tony R Stilwell CERTIFICATION NO.. Laboratory Technicians MAJ ORtc� AND ONE COPY TO ATTN: CENTRAL FILES Division 01 Water Quality 1817 Mall Service Canter _Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 GRADE IV CERTIFICATION NC. ORC PHONE 828-428-5032 24 NO FLOW ! DISCHARGE FROM SITE* N/A N/A N/A 22 PA DWQ Farm MR-1 (Revised 11A31) Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) Ail monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequens do NOT meet permit requirements Co pi Noncompliant The permitted shalt report to the tirector the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environn nt, Any in shalf be provided orally within 24 hours from the timne the permittee became aware of the circumstances, A written submission shalt also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. if the facility is noncompliant, please comment on rrrertitre actror maintenance, etc., and a tirme table for improvements tip be made. in respect to equipment, operation, "1 certify, under penalty of taw, that this document and al attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in acc system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my 'inquiry of person or persons who man : t,. the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the inforrnation su' to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penatlies for submitting information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing vio9ations," 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BODS 00340 COD? 00400 pH 00530 Total Susppendec Residue 00545 Settleable Ma Y�r Steven C. Smtth, Town Manazir Permittee (Please print or type) 00600 Total fatitrogen 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 00625 Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen 00630 N'drates/Nitrites 00665 Total Phosphorous 00720 Cyanide 00745 Total Sulfide 00927 Total Magnesiurn 00929 Total Sodium 00940 Total Chloride Sign of Permittee"* Dat PAttAMET Ft; f'O 00951 Total Flourid 01t12 Total Arsenic D1 0'27 C 01032 Hexavatent Chromiur 01034 Chromium 01037 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lea n,nceus 0 Permit . Ca 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver ©1002 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Cofrform. 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 Forma, 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene Pararneter Code assistanoe Wray obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, or by visiting he Surface V alet Pe at r and tirilring to the units information pages. u * No Flow / Discharge From Sstl Chock this box if no discharge occurs, and as result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for the entire monitoring period, " COG On Site ?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC BAG 0204. ""lf signed by other than the permitted, de o +ation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B4O506 (b) (2) (D). EFFLUENT 2 NIMIES NO: NC0039594 DISCHARGE NO: 001 MONTH: February YEAR: 2008 FACILITY NAME: Town of Malden WWTP CLASS: 111 COUNTY: Catawba ( fist additional laboratories on the backside/page 2 of this form ) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) Tony R. Stilwell PERSON(S) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Laboratory Technicians CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED: MAIL ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY TO: ATTN: CENTRAL FILES Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Corder Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 X CERTIFIED LABORATORIES (1): Water Tech Labs Inc. CERTIFICATION NO. # 50 GRADE IV CERTIFICATION NO. 26524 ORC PHONE 828-428-5032 NO FLOW 1 DISCHARGE FROM SITE • (SIGNATURE OF OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. DATE 50050 01002 01027 01034 01042 01051 71900 01062 01007 01147 01077 01092 I 'FLOW m in Q E co o E =.� o U Copper m 0 a E "C �, v z E m co a in ABOVE NAME AND UNITS BELOW EFF INF F G Operator Arrival Time (24 Hr Clock) Operator Time On Site ORC On Site?'* $ G g HRS HRS YIN/B MGD UG/L UGAL UG!L UG/L UG/L NGJL UGIL OGIL UG/L UGIL UGIL 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 0.023 0.104 0.078 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AVERAGE: . 0.023 0.104 0.078 MAXIMUM: 0.023 0.104 0.078 MINIMUM: 0.023 0.104 0.078 Comp. (C) or Grab (G) C C C C C C C C C C C Monthly Limit DWQ Foml MR-1 (Revised 11104) NPDES NO: FACILITY NAME: 12 Lt NC0039594 004 II DEM Fomi MR-2 (Revised 11184) INFLUENT DISCHARGE NO Toder INW TP 0 U MONTH 00310 j 0053 J.,,IT C!0&10 1 00600 00810 l 9 12d J 1 ENTER PARAMETER CODE ABOVE NAME AND UNITS BELOW UGI. oor NPDES NO: FACILfTY NAME: STREAM: LOCATION: NC0039594 Upstream & Downstream DISCHARGE NO: 001 MONTH: February Year 2008 Town of Maiden WWTP minim Catawba Clarks Creek STREAM: . 100 ft. Above Discharge Pipe LOCATION: Upstream 00010 00400 00310 1 00300 31616 100095 1 00610 1-- o Time (24 Hr Clock) Temperature (°C) Enter Parameter Code Above Name and Unite Below a BOD5 20°C e m o 0 O w Ill Fecal Coliform (Geometric Meen) Za c 0 0 Ammonia Nitrogen HRS °C S.U. MG&L MGJL 0100ML umhoslar MG/L 1 2 1123 6.1 12.5 561 3 4 5 6 7 8 1114 10.3 9.2 1537 9 10 11 12 13 14 1347 10.9 11,3 1638 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1024 9.5 15.4 3160 23 24 25 26 27 26 29 1505 10.1 15.4 2150 30 31 AVERAGE: 9.4 12.8 1809 MAXIMUM: 10.9 15,4 3160 MINI UM: 6.1 9.2 561 DEM Form MR-3 (Revised 12193) Clarks Creek NCSR 1282 In Li n colnton Downstream 00010 00400 00310 I 00300 31616 100095 100610 1 Time (24 Hr Clock) Temperature (°C) Enter Parameter Code Above Name and Units Below x 0. BOD5 20°C Dissolved Oxygen Fecal Col(form (Geometric Mean) Conductivity Ammonia Nitrogen HRS °C S.U. MG!L MGJL #100ML umtroslan MGIL 1103 5.9 12.10 431 1155 9.1 9.0 394 1323 11.0 11.8 315 0947 7.4 16.2 475 1541 9.8 15.9 385 8.8 13.0 400 11.0 16.2 475 5.9 9.0 315 II1fTER TECH LA8S.Ir�C. POST OFFICE BOX 1056 • #5 PINEWOOD PLAZA DR. GRANITE FALLS. NORTH CAROLINA 28630 (828) 396-4444 SAMPLE: Maiden, Town of PERMIT #: ADDRESS: Town of Maiden P.O. Box 125 Maiden, NC 28650 COLLECTION DATE: 12/19/2008 COLLECTION TIME: 0836 RECEIVED DATE: 12/19/2008 RECEIVED TIME: 1500 REPORTED: 1/15/2009 ANALYSIS ANALYSIS EFF UNITS DATE ANALYST pollutant scan see attached NH3 1.99 mg/L 12/22/08 jdg Oil & Grease <5.0 mglL 1/9/09 jdg NO2+NO3 10.5 mg/L 12/30/08 jdg TKN 4.20 mg/L 12/30108 jdg T. Nitrogen 14.70 mg/L 12/30/08 jdg T. Phosphorus 3.00 mglL 12/30/08 jdg Hardness 32 mg/L TDS 195 mg/L 12/20/08 12/20/08 lag lag LOG ID: 0812-390 REPORTED BY: NC CERTIFIED LAB # 50 i ry Tony Gragg, Lab Supervisor I. 03/18/2869 11: 30 236-S96032S Remick ik ANALiprif.NI tabotmonies, IN • k.1 • ' 1 ! lit-1: -Cliffigell" . : 1 AXIbeig. : fiff agriedfir Pallilielera end iliterl Sample lime' rd as Nabfsioiar PAIWIIIIIiirdel 1.' !:. Pi' (.4 mit; ha Lake, Inc. 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Smith Phone (828) 428-5032 Analytical Laboratories Research & Analytical Laboratories and Water Tech Labs Parameter Sample Type Analytical - Method' Qnantitation Level Sample Result - Units of Measurement Number of samples Ammonia (as N) Composite SM4500NH3 0.1 1.99 mg/L 1 Dissolved oxygen Grab SM4500-0G 0.1 9.6 mg/L 1 Nitrate/Nitrite Composite SM4500NO3 0.1 10.5 mg/L 1 Total Kjeldahl nitrogen Composite SM4500NH3 0.14 4.2 mg/L 1 Total Phosphorus Composite SM 4500P E 0.16 3 mg/L 1 Total dissolved solids Composite SM 2540C 1.0 195 mg/L 1 Hardness Composite EPA 200.7 1.0 32 mg/L 1 Chlorine (total residual, TRC) Grab SM4500C1 G 0.020 0.51 mg/L 1 Oil and grease Grab EPA 1664A 5 <5 mg/ L 1 Metals (total recoverable), cyanide and total phenols Antimony Composite EPA 200.7 - 0.025 <0.025 mg/L 1 Arsenic Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 <0.005 mg/L 1 Beryllium Composite EPA 200.7 0.0010 <0.0010 mg/L 1 Cadmium Composite EPA 200.7 0.002 <0.002 mg/L 1 Chromium Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 <0.005 mg/L 1 Copper Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 <0.005 mg/L 1 Lead Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 <0.005 mg/L 1 Mercury Composite EPA 245.1 0.0002 <0.0002 mg/L 1 Nickel Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 0.007 mg/L 1 Selenium Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 <0.005 mg/L 1 Silver Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 <0.005 mg/L 1 Thallium Composite EPA 200.7 0.005 <0.005 mg/ L 1 Zinc Composite EPA 200.7 0.010 0.108 mg/L 1 Cyanide Grab SM4500CNF 0.005 <0.005 , mg/L 1 Total phenolic compounds Grab EPA 420.1 0.005 <0.005 mg/L 1 Volatile organic compounds Acrolein Grab EPA 624 0.100 <0.100 mg/L 1 Acrylonitrile Grab _ EPA 624 0.100 <0.100 mg/L 1 Benzene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bromoform Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Carbon tetrachloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Chlorobenzene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Chlorodibromomethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 _ Chloroethane . Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chloroethylvinyl ether Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Chloroform Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dichlorobromomethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 I,1-dichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 1 <0.010 mg/L I 1,2-dichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 1 <0.010 mg/L I Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Form - DMR- PPA 1 Page 1 ermit No. Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Month Year Parameter ' Sample Type Analytical Method- Quentitation Level , . Sample Result Units of Measurement Number of sam,plea, Volatile organic compo undo (Cont.) 1,1-dichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-dichloropropane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichloropropylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Ethylbenzene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl bromide Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Methylene chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Tetrachloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Toluene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,1-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,1,2-trichloroethane Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Trichloroethylene Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Vinyl chloride Grab EPA 624 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Acid-extractable compounds mg/L P-chloro-m-creso Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 . 2,4-dichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dimethylphenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 2-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-nitrophenol Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Pentachiorophenol. Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Phenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4,6-trichlorophenol Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Base -neutral compounds Acenaphthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Acenaphthylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L r 1 Anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzidine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(a)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,4 benzolluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(ghi)perylene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Benzo(k)fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 _ Bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane Grab EPA 625 0.010. <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroethyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-chloroisopropyl) ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 4-bromophenyl phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Butyl benzyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 _ <0.010 mg/L 1 2-chloronaphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Form - DMR- PPA 1 Page 2 Annual Monitoring and Pollutant Scan Month Year Permit No. Outfall 4-chlorophenyi phenyl ether Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Parameter Sample ' Type - Analytical Method Quantitation 'Level Sample -Result Units of Measurement Number of samples Ease -neutral compounds (cont.) Chrysene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-butyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Di-n-octyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 , 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,3-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,4-dichlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 3,3-dichlorobenzidine Grab EPA 625 0.020 <0.020 mg/L 1 Diethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Dimethyl phthalate Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,4-dinitrotoluene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 2,6-dinitmtoluene Grab EPA 625 . 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 1,2-diphenylhydrazine Grab EPA 625 0.050 <0.050 mg/L 1 Fluoranthene Grab EPA 625 ; 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 Fluorene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorobutadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachlorocyclo-pentadiene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Hexachloroethane Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Isophorone Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Naphthalene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Nitrobenzene Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 N-nitmsodi-n-propylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodimethylainine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 N-nitrosodiphenylamine Grab EPA 625 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Phenanthrene Grab EPA 625 ; 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 Pyrene Grab EPA 625 1 0.010 <0.010 mg/ L 1 1,2,4, trichlorobenzene - Grab EPA 625 i 0.010 <0.010 mg/L 1 I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction and supervision in accordance with a system to design to assure that qualified perdonnel properly gather and evaluat the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons that manage the system, or those persons directly responsibel for gathering the information, the information submitted is , to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. Authorized Representative name. Signature Form - DMR- PPA-1 Page 3 A/7A NCDENR pttLi24 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director March 3, 2009 Mr. William Todd Herms Town Manager Town of Maiden 113 West Main Street Maiden, North Carolina 28650 Subject: Notice of Violation - Effluent Limitations Tracking #: NOV-2009-LV-0072 Town of Maiden WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0039594 Catawba County Dear Mr Herms: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of the January 2008 self -monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the following parameters: Pipe Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 001 BOD 69.9 mg/1 30 mg/1(monthly average) 001 BOD 53.0 mg/1 45 mg/I (weekly average) 001 BOD 65.7 mg/1 45 mg/l (weekly average) 001 BOD 114.7 mg/1 45 mg/1 (weekly average) 001 TSS 33:3 mg/1 30 mg/1 (monthly average) 001 TSS 47.6 mg/l 45 mg/1 (weekly average) Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Mr. John Lesley of this Office for additional information. If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Point Source Branch Catawba County Health Dept. Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-6040 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper NorthCarolina Naturally