NC0021644_Inspection_20210921

ROY COOPER
Gcwerno,
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
John P Craft
Town of La Grange
PO Box 368
La Grange, NC 28551-8219
NORTH CAROLtNA
Environmental Qualify
September 21, 2021
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
La Grange WWTP
NPDES WW Permit No. NC0021644
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Craft:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the La Grange WWTP on
9/13/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0021644. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Mays with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3940 or via email at
[e-mail].
ATTACHMENTS
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Sincerely,
pau(, Mays
Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist I
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0034386 Effective: 09/23/19 Expiration: 12/31/21 Owner: Town of La Grange
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: La Grange WWTP
County: Lenoir 700 E King St
Region: Washington
Contact Person: John P Craft
La Grange NC 285510368
Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From NC Hwy 903 N in LaGrange, turn east onto E King St. Near end of E King, turn north onto access road for treatment plant.
Fields irrigated with reclaimed water in the vicinity.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021644 Town of La Grange - La Grange WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/13/2021
Entry Time 11:OOAM Exit Time: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Paul M Mays Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Will T Hart
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
MI End Use -Reuse
(See attachment summary)
Phone :
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping • Treatment Disinfection
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Permit: WQ0034386 Owner • Facility:Town of La Grange
Inspection Date: 09/13/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On 09/13/2021 Paul Mays and William Hart with the Division of Water Resources from the Washington Regional office
conducted a compliance evaluation of the La Grange Reuse facility operating under permit #WQ0034386. The facility was
found to be compliant with permit #WQ0034386. Below is the findings and observations made during the inspection.
The Patrone 522 purple paint for the piping of the reclaimed water pump at the La Grange WWTP was severely faded and
appeared white. This issue was discussed with the ORC and the piping was repainted the same day as the inspection.
Sites A, B and C looked to be good overall condition and no issues were observed with the fields. The reuse facility has not
been used since 09/2020. The 09/2020 NDMR report was also spot checked with no discrepancies between lab data and
the 09/2020 report.
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Permit: WQ0034386 Owner - Facility:Town of La Grange
Inspection Date: 09/13/2021 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Lagoon Spray, LR
Infiltration System
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Single Family Drip
Recycle/Reuse
Reuse (Quality)
Treatment Disinfection
Is the system working?
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
Is the system properly maintained?
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
Is the chlorinator accessible?
If tablets, are tablets present?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
# Is it a dual feed system?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Permit: WQ0034386 Owner - Facility:Town of La Grange
Inspection Date: 09/13/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are application rates adhered to?
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
Are annual soil reports available?
# Are PAN records required?
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
Comment:
End Use -Reuse
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site?
Are all essential units provided in duplicate?
Is an automatically activated standby power source available?
Is the equalization capacity adequate?
Is aerated flow equalization present?
Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months?
Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities?
Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times?
Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit?
Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably?
Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage?
Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use?
If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house?
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Permit: WO0034386 Owner - Facility:Town of La Grange
Inspection Date: 09/13/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the cover crop acceptable?
Are buffers adequate?
Is the site free of ponding/runoff?
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment acceptable?
Is the application area free of limiting slopes?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Are GW monitoring wells required?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
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