WQ0013027_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210831

From: West, Brian S
To: aradv(a)beaconsreach.net
Cc: fortin.contract(a yahoo.com
Subject: Compliance inspection Sea Isle Plantation permit no. WQ0013027
Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 7:40:00 AM
Attachments: wwc0013027 cei 20210831.odf
Mr. Fulcher,
Please see attached compliance inspection report. The inspection was performed with Dan Fortin
and staff on September 31. The facility was deemed compliant with permit no. WQ0013027. Please
let me know if you have any questions
B. Steven West
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
[phone]

Permit: WQ0013027 Owner - Facility: The Sea Isle Plantation North Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/31/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Alternate portable generator on -site due to operational issues with regular unit. Portable unit
powered up on main shut-off and transferred power to plant as required
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
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Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
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Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
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Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
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Are Settleometer results acceptable?
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Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
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Comment:
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
0
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Are the weirs free of solids and algae?
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Is the scum removal system operational?
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Is the scum removal system accessible?
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Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level?
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Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
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Comment:
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
0
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Is the filter media the correct size and type?
0
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
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Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
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Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
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Comment: Filters backwashed manually dail
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0013027 Owner - Facility: The Sea Isle Plantation North Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/31/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the aeration operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration pattern even? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
0
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
0
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Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)?
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Is the system properly maintained?
0
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If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible?
0
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If tablets, are tablets present?
0
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
0
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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❑ 0 ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
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❑ 0 ❑
# Is it a dual feed system?
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❑ 0 ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
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Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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NDAR?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are application rates adhered to?
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Permit: WQ0013027 Owner - Facility: The Sea Isle Plantation North Homeowners Association
Inspection Date: 08/31/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are annual soil reports available?
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❑ 0 ❑
# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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❑ 0 ❑
If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
0
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
0
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
0
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Periodic exceedances of TDS in monitoring
wells, not uncommon in barrier islands monitoring_
wells
End Use-Irriqation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
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Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
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Is the crop cover acceptable?
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Is the site condition adequate?
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Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
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Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
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Is the application equipment present?
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Is the application equipment operational?
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Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
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Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
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Are any supply wells within the CB?
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Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
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How close is the closest water supply well?
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Is municipal water available in the area?
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# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
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Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
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Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
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Are monitoring wells damaged?
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Comment: Need to clear vegetation to improve access to monitoring wells
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