NC0026921_Inspection_20140108

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
January 8, 2014
Larry G Hagin
Town of Parkton
P.O. Box 55
Parkton, NC 28371
SUBJECT: December 13, 2013 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Parkton
Parkton WWTP
Permit No: NC0026921
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Hagin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on
December 13, 2013. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Environmental
Senior Specialist, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The cooperation of Mr. Roy Lowder, facility ORC, was
greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0026921. As a reminder,
preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance.
Comments
• Facility wasclean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
No transcription errors were found on the August 2013 DMR, however the flow data for August 31, 2013
was omitted. If the town has not already done so please correct and submit an amended DMR.
e Enclosed is a change of ownership form and the ORC /back-up ORC designation form. Please submit
these forms as necessaryso the Division of Water Resources will have correct and up to date information.
e The ammonia violations that the facility has been experiencing since August 2013 was also discussed
during the inspection. Please document all process changes, operational changes, and invoices for any
consultant services the town has received as this information will be taken into consideration when the
Division of Water Resources reviews violations for possible enforcement action.
Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301
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Mr. Hagin
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January 8, 2014
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have
any questions, please call me at 910-433-3327.
Sincerely,
Mark Brantley
Environmental Senior Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
cc: Roy Lemuel Lowder, ORC
Central Files_ _
Fayetteville:Filej

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA
Water Compliance Inspection ReportApproval
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
expires 8 31 98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
1 I N I 2 15 I 3I. NC0026921 111 121 13/12/13 117
Type Inspector Fac Type
18I C I ( 19I S I 201 I
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 ' QA---------------------Reserved----- —
67 I '1 69 70 13 I 71 I N I 72 I N I 71 I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Parkton WWTP
Loop Rd
Parkton NC 28371
Entry Time/Date
01:00 PM 13/12/13
Permit Effective Date
10/01/01
Exit Time/Date
03:00 PM 13/12/13
Permit Expiration Date
14/07/31 '
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
/// •
Roy Lemuel Lowder/ORC/252-245-6632/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
• Contacted
Larry G Hagin,PO Box 55 Parkton NC 28371//910-858-3360/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those
areas evaluated)
• Records/Reports
and checklists as necessary)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance
Self -Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mark Brantley FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPDES
NC0026921
111 121
yr/mo/day
13/12/13
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Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Comments
Facility was clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection.
No transcription errors were found on the August 2013 DMR, however the flow data for August 31, 2013
was omitted. If the town has not already done so please correct and submit an amended DMR.
Enclosed is a change of ownership form and the ORC /back-up ORC designation form. Please submit
these forms as necessary so the Division of Water Resources will have correct and up to date information.
The ammonia violations that the facility has been experiencing since August 2013 was also discussed
during the inspection.. Please document all process changes, operational changes, and invoices for any
consultant services the town has received as this information will be taken into consideration when the
Division of Water Resources reviews violations for possible enforcement action.
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Permit: NC0026921 Owner - Facility: Parkton WNTP
Inspection Date: 12/13/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? E n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge nnn ■
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ®n n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n
Areanalytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ®n n n
Is the chain -of -custody complete? ®n n n
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs Ni
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Ennn
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ®n n n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n n ® n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ®n n n
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ® n n n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ®n n n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ®n n n
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0026921 Owner - Facility: Parkton WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/13/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment:
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
Is the unit in good condition?
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
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Permit: NC0026921 Owner - Facility: Parkton WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/13/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Oxidation Ditches
Are the aerators operational?
Are the aerators free of excessive solids build up?
# Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Are settleometer results acceptable (> 30 minutes)?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
Are settelometer results acceptable?(400 to 800 ml/I in 30 minutes)
Comment:
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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- - )
Ifyes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0026921 Owner - Facility: Parkton WWTP
Inspection Date: 12/13/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Influent Sampling
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected above side streams?
Is proper volume collected? ® ❑ n n
Is the tubing clean? . ® n ❑ ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? n n n
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
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Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? n n
Is sample collected below all treatment units? C': n n. ❑
Is proper volume collected? ® n n n
Is the tubing clean? E n n n
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6:0 degrees Celsius)? B n n fl
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? ® n ❑ n
Comment:
Upstream / Downstream Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? ® 0 0
Comment:
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Water Pollution Control System Operator Designation Form
WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8G .0201
Permittee Owner/Officer Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip: - Phone.#: ( )
Email address:
Signature: Date:
Facility Name: Permit #:
SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH TYPE SYSTEM!
Facility Type/Grade:
Biological WWTP Surface Irrigation
PhysicaUChemical Land Application
Collection System
Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0204 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Mail, fax or email the
original to:
Mail or fax a copy to the
appropriate Regional Office:
WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618 Fax: [phone]
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Facility Name: Permit #:
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU. ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back -Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BU ORC)
Print Full Name:
Certificate Type / Grade / Number: Work Phone #: ( )
Signature: Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as a Back-up Operator in Responsible Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of the BU ORC as set forth in 15A NCAC 08G .0205 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Revised 01-2014

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