WQ0013348_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210928

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Chris Venters
Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
PO Box 758
Bayboro, NC 28515-075
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 28, 2021
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Pamlico Regional WWTFs
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0013348
Pamlico County
Dear Mr. Venters:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Pamlico Regional
WWTFs on 9/17/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0013348. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". The facility was found to be noncompliant with Non -discharge
permit WQ0013348.
Please respond in writting to this office within 30 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans
or measures to be taken to address the following issues:
During the compliance evaluation of Pamlico Regional WWTF on 09/17/2021 it was found 2 of the 9 aerators
permitted for Bayboro WWTF were not operational. This is a violation of permit condition III.1
During the compliance evaluation of Pamlico Regional WWTF on 09/17/2021 the liner of the northeast corner of
the Bayboro WWTF Lagoon was found to be extensively torn. This is a violation of permit condition III.1
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].
Sincerely,
pain, lUais
Paul Mays, Environmental Specialist I
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: Laserfiche

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0013348
SOC:
County: Pamlico
Region: Washington
Effective: 05/21/19
Effective:
Contact Person: Chris Venters
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: David Eric Harper
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/17/2021
Primary Inspector: Paul M Mays
Secondary Inspector(s):
Expiration:
Expiration:
Title:
Entry Time 10:OOAM
Robert E Bullock
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
▪ Treatment Disinfection
▪ Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
08/31/24 Owner : Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
Facility: Pamlico Regional WWTFs
1448 Hwy 304
Bayboro NC 28515
Certification: 986019
Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
▪ Record Keeping
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
▪ Treatment Lagoons
▪ End Use -Reuse
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Permit: W00013348 Owner - Facility: Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
Inspection Date: 09/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On 09/16/2021 Paul Mays and Robert Bullock with the Division of Water Resources from the Washington Regional office
conducted a compliance evaluation of Pamlico Regional WWTF. The facility was found to be non -compliant with permit
#WQ0013348. Below is a summary of the findings and observations made during the inspection.
The Bayboro lagoon liner was still extensively torn in one corner. Eric Harper stated that the facility just recently received
funding from FEMA to repair the liner. Additionally, it was observed that only 7 of the 9 aerators permitted for the system
were in operation at Bayboro WWTF. This is a violation of permit condition 111.1. The 2 aerators being down out of the 9
permitted and torn lagoon liner are the major reasons the facility was found to be noncompliant with permit #WQ0013348.
It should also be noted that the Bayboro WWTF has had extensive limit violations for BOD over the last 12 months and the
facility should be utilizing all permitted aerators to help remedy this Issue. This is als an additional reason the facility was
found to be noncompliant with permit #WQ0013348.
The July 2021 NDMR, July 2021 GW-59 and 03/2021 NDMR reports were spot checked with corresponding lab data with no
discrepancies found. Operations and Maintenance logs and ORC visitation logs for the Bayboro WWTF, Oriental WWTF and
the Arapahoe Irrigation Facility were available and complete. The facility keeps also records for at least 5 years. A 12-month
violation record review for the facility showed that Pamlico Regional WWTF received 1 Notice of Deficiencies, 5 Notice of
Violations and 4 Notice of Violation with Intent to the enforce. These notices were issued mainly due to BOD limit violations
at Bayboro WWTF, Freeboard Violations for the storage lagoon during February2021 and March 2021 and for a bypass
incident on 08/23/2021.The facility has also not been obtaining annual soil reports as required by the permit. This was
discussed with ORC Eric Harper.
The freeboard levels at the lagoons during the inspection are listed below:
Oriental WWTF = 2'6"
Bayboro WWTF = 3'6"
Storage Lagoon = 6'7"
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Permit: WQ0013348 Owner - Facility: Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
Inspection Date: 09/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Infiltration System
Single Family Drip
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Single Family Spray, LR
Lagoon Spray, LR
Reuse (Quality)
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment: Oriental influent flowmeter was calibrated on 11/20/2021
Bavboro influent flowmeter was calibrated on 11/20/2021
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment: Oriental effluent flowmeter was calibrated on 11/20/2021
Bavboro effluent flowmeter was calibrated on 11/20/2021
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source?
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Permit: WO0013348 Owner - Facility:Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
Inspection Date: 09/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is generator operable?
Does generator have adequate fuel?
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Comment: Generators appeared to be in good operational condition at the time. They were not tested or
requested to be observed operating at the time of inspection.
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?
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?
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Permit: WQ0013348 Owner - Facility:Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
Inspection Date: 09/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
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Comment: The July 2021 NDMR, July 2021 GW-59 and 03/2021 NDMR reports were spot checked with
corresponding lab data with no discrepancies found. Operations and Maintenance logs and
ORC visitation logs for the Bavboro WWTF Oriental WWTF and the Arapahoe Irrigation
Facility were available and complete. The facility keeps also records for at least 5 years. A
12-month violation record review for the facility showed that Pamlico Regional WWTF received
1 Notice of Deficiencies, 5 Notice of Violations and 4 Notice of Violation with Intent to the
enforce. These notices were issued mainly due to BOD limit violations at Bavboro WWTF,
Freeboard Violations for the storage lagoon during February 2021 and March 2021 and for a
bypass incident on 08/23/2021. The facility has also not been obtaining annual soil reports as
required by the permit. This was discussed with ORC Eric Harper.
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?
Is the cover crop acceptable?
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Permit: WQ0013348 Owner - Facility: Bay River Metropolitan Sewer District
Inspection Date: 09/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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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Comment: Some of the monitoring wells observed during the inspection were not locked while others had
busted hinges, no tags or were not locked. Monitoring wells should be locked tagged and not
damaged.
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