WQ0013676_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210915

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ROY COOPER_, >I,
Governor
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ELIZABETH S. BISER
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S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
September 21, 2021
Grady W Fulcher
Beacons Reach Master Association Inc.
PO Box 989
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-0989
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Beacons Reach WWTP
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0013676
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Beacons Reach WWTP
on 9/15/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0013676. 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 Helen Perez with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
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Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0013676 Effective: 06/07/17 Expiration: 05/31/22 Owner : Beacons Reach Master Association Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Beacons Reach WWTP
County: Carteret 510 Salter Path Rd
Region: Wilmington
Pine Knoll Shores NC 28512
Contact Person: Grady W Fulcher Title: Property Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: WW3., SI,
Primary ORC: Donald P Omara
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Certification: 22801
Donald P Omara
Phone: [phone]
252-247-9167
Inspection Date: 09/15/2021 Entry Time 11:30AM Exit Time: 12:20PM
Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez Docusi9netd�by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):� n11'�
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Use Records
Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Influent Pump Station Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps End Use -Reuse
Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0013676 Owner - Facility: Beacons Reach Master Association Inc
Inspection Date: 09/15/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine compliance inspection of Beacon's Reach WWTF was conducted on September 15, 2021. The purpose of the
evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit
WQ0013676. Don and Karrie O'Mara were present during the inspection.
This facility is a 135,000 gpd reclaimed water generation system consisting of an extended aeration treatment plant with
approximately 12 acres of non -conjunctive spray area located throughout the Beacon's Reach development. Flow during this
summer season peaked to 110,000 gpd but averages around half of the permitted flow.
A review of files since last inspection in 2019, show eight NOVs issued for missing reports. All missing reports were
submitted. The permit expires on May 31, 2022. A renewal application will need to be submitted by December 1, 2021 (six
months prior to expiration).
The facility is compliant with Non -Discharge Permit WQ0013676. Please review the comment sections of the inspection
report for more details.
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Permit: WQ0013676
Owner - Facility: Beacons Reach Master Association Inc
Inspection Date: 09/15/2021
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Infiltration System
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Recycle/Reuse
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: The pump station located at Egret Lake is no longer used. Reclaimed water is stored at the
135,000 gallon tank at the facility. Areas throughout the Beacon's Reach development are
irrigated through 2 pumps at the plant or the irrigation well pump approximately half mile west
of the plant. The tertiary sand filters in operation are not listed in the permit.
Treatment Influent Pump Station Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the general housekeeping acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are floats/controls operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The audio and visual alarms were operational, and the ORC received a notice on his phone
when the high level float alarm was activated during the inspection. The plant generator also
Provides stand-by power to the influent pump station.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: EEOC2EB2-4070-4BD7-8677-51BBF74F1A21
Permit: WQ0013676 Owner - Facility: Beacons Reach Master Association Inc
Inspection Date: 09/15/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The effluent flowmeter was calibrated on 4/29/2021 by Delta Systems Environmental.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The generator is tested weekly and is documented in the operation log.
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is activated sludge an acceptable color? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: A carbon source is added at the splitter box to the dual anoxic tanks. The anoxic tanks are
monitored by ORP meters. A settleometer test is used as needed for process control.
Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0013676 Owner - Facility: Beacons Reach Master Association Inc
Inspection Date: 09/15/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are the weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type?
❑
❑ ❑
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 sand filters are manually backwashed dail
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?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
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)?
❑
❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0013676 Owner - Facility: Beacons Reach Master Association Inc
Inspection Date: 09/15/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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: A liquid chlorine is used for disinfection.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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?
❑
❑ ❑
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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Operation and maintenance records were organized and complete. Currently,
Barnes
Environmental removes solids from the facility approximately every 2 weeks.
End Use -Reuse Yes No NA NE
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all essential units provided in duplicate? ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: EEOC2EB2-4070-4BD7-8677-51BBF74F1A21
Permit: WQ0013676 Owner - Facility: Beacons Reach Master Association Inc
Inspection Date: 09/15/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is an automatically activated standby power source available?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the equalization capacity adequate?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is aerated flow equalization present?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house?
❑
❑ 0 ❑
Is the cover crop acceptable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Are buffers adequate?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the site free of ponding/runoff?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment acceptable?
❑
❑ ❑
Is the application area free of limiting slopes?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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 ❑
Comment: The 5-day upset pond was dry on inspection date. The pond was well maintained.
The turbidity
meter was calibrated on 4/29/2021 by Delta Systems Environmental. The use of reclaim water
for irriaation is posted in the newsletter for residents of the Beacon's Reach communitv.
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