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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0029945_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210916DocuSign Envelope ID: 3169CE77-AEA2-4405-90BE-D9836A859ECF ROY COOPER .'. Governor _ ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary wnr. S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Qualify September 22, 2021 David Mohr Onslow Water and Sewer Authority 228 Georgetown Rd Jacksonville, NC 28540 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Summerhouse WWTF Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0029945 Onslow County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Summerhouse WWTF on 9/16/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0029945. 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 Geoff Kegley with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at geoff.kegley@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Signed by: E,uo,`,�,'l 0- E73B6F3456... for Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File NON -DISCHARGE Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources ,./ Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington. North Carolina 26405 910.796,7215 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0029945 Effective: 05/01/20 Expiration: 12/31/25 Owner: Onslow Water and Sewer Authority SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Summerhouse WWTF County: Onslow 85 Holly Rdg Rd Region: Wilmington Holly Ridge NC 28445 Contact Person: Edward M Caron Title: Directions to Facility: Phone: 910-937-7523 Follow NC Hwy 17 north to Holly Ridge, approx. 0.1 mile past the insterection of Hwy 17 and 50, turn R onto Morris Landing Rd. Travel approx. 1.7 miles to Holly Ridge Rd. on the left follow this road for approx. 1.6 miles to Kings Creek Crossing on the R System Classifications: WW3., Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: WQ0034067 Onslow Water and Sewer Authority - Stump Sound Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Sewer WQCS00249 Onslow Water and Sewer Authority - ONWASA Collection System WQ0019907 Onslow Water and Sewer Authority - Holly Ridge WWTF Inspection Date: 09/16/2021 Entry Time 11:30AM Exit Time: 01:OOPM Primary Inspector: Geoff Kegley Phone: Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Treatment Filters Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Flow Measurement Coastal Requirements (See attachment summary) Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Barscreen Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Disinfection End Use -Infiltration Treatment Return pumps Standby Power Page 1 of 7 Permit: WQ0029945 Owner - Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Inspection Date: 09/16/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A routine compliance inspection of the Summerhouse WWTF was conducted on September 16, 2021. The purpose of the evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit WQ0029945. Kary Herndon from ONWASA is the ORC and was present during the inspection. The Division appreciates Mr. Herndon for his assistance during the inspection. The facility consists of four Membrane Bio-Reactors (MBR), two of which are in operation, with high rate infiltration for effluent disposal. ONWASA has the ability to divert flow from the Jenkins Street Pump Station in Holly Ridge to the Summerhouse WWTF for treatment when needed. Effluent is currently sent to infiltration basin #2. In July 2021, Infiltration basin #1 was certified for use but has not received flow yet. Signage around the basin is planned for installation before use. The plant may be decommissioned in approximately 3 years when flow is tied to the Camp Lejeune's WWTF. Staff keeps organized records to include daily/weekly task check sheets, monthly data computer spreadsheets and a detailed operation/maintenance log book to monitor plant operations. In 2021, the facility received 1 NOD for exceedances of daily fecal limits and ammonia limit. The facility is compliant with non -discharge permit WQ0029945. Please review the comment sections of the inspection report for more details. Page 2 of 7 Permit: WQ0029945 Inspection Date: 09/16/2021 Owner - Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Reuse (Quality) ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Infiltration System Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Only two of four Membrane Bio-Reactors (MBR) are in operation. Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flowmeters were calibrated on 10/27/2020. Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flowmeters were calibrated on 10/27/2020. Turbidity meter is scheduled for service and calibration later this month. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 7 Permit: WQ0029945 Owner - Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Inspection Date: 09/16/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The generator is automatically load tested weekly. Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The headworks consists of dual mechanically cleaned fine screens, an auxiliary manually cleaned bar screen and a Hydro International GritCup and SpiraSnail grit removal and dewatering system. In addition, each train has a 2 mm drum screen at the inlet to protect the operation of the membranes. The SpiraSnail grit removal motor was down at the time of inspection. Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is activated sludge an acceptable color? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A carbon source is added in the anoxic basin. Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are they operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter media the correct size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The membranes are periodically cleaned with citric acid and/or a NaOCI solution. Page 4 of 7 Permit: WQ0029945 Owner - Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Inspection Date: 09/16/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ ❑ If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The aerobic digester solids are contracted for removal by Lewis Farms. Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE 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: Each MBR train has an UV unit. Bulb hours are monitored. UV lights are cleaned with automatic wipers and occasionally cleaned with a hypochlorite solution. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 7 Permit: WQ0029945 Owner - Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Inspection Date: 09/16/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are operational logs present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Records and operational and maintenance logs were organized and complete. End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High Rate Are buffers maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is a usable green area maintained? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the disposal site acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution equipment acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal site free of ponding? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the disposal site free of breakout? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Page 6 of 7 Permit: WQ0029945 Owner - Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority Inspection Date: 09/16/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Coastal Requirements Are essential treatment units provided in duplicate? Is an adequately sized aerated equalization basin present? If so, is it operable? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is the equalization capacity adequate? Comment: Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑❑❑■ ■❑❑❑ Page 7 of 7