The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutNC0021661_Inspection_20090306AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary March 6, 2009 Ricky Todd Odom City of Laurinburg PO Box 249 Laurinburg NC 28353 SUBJECT: March 3, 2009 Compliance Evaluation Inspection City of Laurinburg Pilkington North American WWTP Permit No: NC0021661 Scotland County Dear Mr. Odom: Enclosed please fmd a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on March 3, 2009. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Trent Allen of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0021661. As a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 910-433-3300. Sincerely, Trent Allen Environmental Engineer cc: Central Files Fayetteville Files NNo e hCarolina aturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality/Aquifer Protection Section 225 Green St./ Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone (910) 433-3300. FAX (910) 486-0707 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper United States Environmental Protection Agency E P ^ Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code, NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 1 I NI 2 1 51 31 NC0021661 111 121 09/03/03 1 17 Type Inspector Fac Type 181 CI 191 SI 20I 11 Remarks 211IIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------Reserved ------ ---------- 671 1 69 701 31 711 I 721 NI 73 11 74 79 I I I I I I 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) Pilkington North American WWTP US Hwy 74 Business E Laurinburg NC 28352 Entry Time/Date 10:00 AM 09/03/03 Permit Effective Date 04/10/01 Exit Time/Date 11:30 AM 09/03/03 Permit Expiration Date 09/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Ricky Odum//910-276-3522 / Ricky Todd Odom/ORC/910-291-1718/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Ricky Todd Odom,PO Box 249 Laurinburg NC 28353//910-276-3522/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) • ' Permit - Flow Measurement - Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Compliance Schedules and checklists as necessary) Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal • Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date p Trent Allen " „sue_ T er,z — FRO WQ//910 433 3300/ S -�, -1 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date r) `r/� Belinda S Henson c �; (1 fp:A n"� FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ �.. s} EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES • yr/mo/day Inspection Type NC0021661 I11 12I 09/03/03 I17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The aeration basins had been repaired since .last inspection, and a new scale for the chlorine cylinders will be in place by April. Page # 2 Permit: NC0021661 Owner - Facility: Pilkington North American W1NTP Inspection Date: 03/03/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? Q n • D Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? ■ n n n Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit 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 # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ n ■ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n • n n Is all required information readily available, complete and current?' ■- n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ n ❑ n Is the chain -of -custody complete? • n n ❑ 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? • ❑ ❑ n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n ❑ ■ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ■ n Page # 3 Permit: NC0021661 Owner - Facility: Pilkington North American VWVTP Inspection Date: 03/03/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n_ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n i n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • n n 1-1 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ 11 Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ n n n Is flow meter calibrated annually? • n n n Is the flow meter operational? ■ n n n (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■ n Comment: Flow meter was last calibrated 03/13/08. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? ■ ❑ n .n Is the mixing adequate? n n ■ n Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ n n n # Is the odor acceptable? ■ n n n # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? ■ n n n Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Page # 4 Permit: NC0021661 Owner - Facility: Pilkington North American 1MNfP Inspection Date: 03/03/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Is disposal of screening in compliance? • n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 1 n n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? n n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? e n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ fl n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately''/< of the sidewall depth) _ n n ■ n Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? nn■n Are the diffusers operational? ®n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? E n n n Is the DO level acceptable? 111000 Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ n n n Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ n n n Page # 5 Permit: NC0021661 Owner - Facility: Pilkington North American VWVfP Inspection Date: 03/03/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? n n n ■ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? n n ■ n If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? n n ■ n If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - ) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Are pumps in place? ■ n n n Are pumps operational? ■ n n n Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? n n n ■ Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ■ n n n Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? n n ■ n # Is the facility using a contract lab? n ■ n n # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ■ n n n Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ■ n n n Comment: The ORC is certified and performs all field parameters. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ n n 1-1 Is sample collected below all treatment units? 1 n n n Is proper volume collected? ■ n n n 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)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page # 6