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Home My WebLink AboutNC0026921_Inspection_20050323ofwATFR L°z,� _\ �QG Michael f-. tasiey, uovernor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality March 23, 2005 Robert F Adams, Mayor Town of Parkton PO Box 55 Parkton NC 28371 SUBJECT: February 25, 2005 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Parkton Parkton WWTP Permit No: NC0026921 Robeson' County Dear Mr, Adams: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on February 25, 2005. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Ricky Revels of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The cooperation of Mr. Johnston B. Murray, ORC was greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0026921. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 910-486-1541 Ext.720. Sincerely, Ricky Revels Environmental Technician V cc: Johnston B Murray, ORC Central Files Fayetteville Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-7015 Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 + ;.i_;UrE,+=i. United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 H Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS). Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection 1 IJ 2 U 3I NC0026921 I11 12I 05/02/25 117 Type Inspector Fac Type 18ILJ 19 LI 20 U Remarks 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------------------Reserved — 67 I 169 70 U 71 Li 72 Li i 731 I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 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 01:55 PM 05/02/25 Permit Effective Date 04/12/01 Exit Time/Date 04:25 PM 05/02/25 `Permit Expiration Date 09/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Johnston B Murray/ORC/910-875-4931/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Robert F Adams, Mayor,PO Box 55 Parkton NC Contacted No 28371/Mayor/910-858-3360/9108589808 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Ricky Revels FRO WQ//910-486-1541 Ext.720/ 3 _ 0rrrr��f�� Q.S Re_tA.A.,e____ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers - Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 91 NC0026921 111 12 05/02/25 117 18 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 1. A review of effluent DMR's for the period January through December 2004 revealed (2)weekly coliform, (2)continuous flow, and (2)weekly nitrogen violations. Violation actions have been taken on all of the above referrenced parameters. 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: )perations & Maintenance Does the plant have general safety structures in place such as rails around or covers over tanks, pits, or wells? Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 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 sludge blanket level acceptable? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the surface free of bulking ? Comment: 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)? Comment: Disinfection Type of system ? Are cylinders secured adequately? Yes No NA NF DOMO . 000 ❑ ■ O O ROOD ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NF HOOD BODO Yes No NA NF MOOD0 MOOD 1000 MOOD Yes No NA NF .1000 • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ O ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ DOOM MODO MOOD • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NF ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ . 000 MOOD ■ O O ❑ DOOM O DOM Yes No NA NF Gas MODO n'sinfection Yes No NA NF Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? • ❑ 00 Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • 000 Is ventilation equipment operational? 000. Is ventilation equipment properly located? ❑ 1 Is SCBA equipment available on site? 0❑ • Is SCBA equipment operational? 0❑ 1 Is staff trained in operating SCBA equipment? 0 0 0 • Is staff trained in emergency procedures? 0 0 0 1 Is an evacuation plan in place? 0 0 0 • Are tablet chlorinators operational? 00.0 Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • 0 Number of tubes in use? (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? 0 0 0 • Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) 0 0 0 • Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 • Is there adequate detention time 000. Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ 1 Comment: tandhy Power Yes No NA NF Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 • 0 0 Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ 1 Is generator tested under load at least quarterly? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ 1 Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 0 0 • Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ 1 Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 0 0 • Comment: Portable generator is available. Flow Measurement - Fffhlent Yes No NA NF Is flow meter used for reporting? • ❑ 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? 1 ❑ 00 Is flow meter operating properly? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • 0 Comment: Effluent flow meter was last calibrated on December 1, 2004 Record Keening. Yes No NA NF Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 1 ❑ 0 Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 1 ❑ 00 Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 1 ❑ 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 000 Are sampling and analysis data adequate and include: • 0 0 0 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 • Record Keening Transported COCs Plant records are adequate, available and include O&M Manual As built Engineering drawings Schedules and dates of equipment maintenance and repairs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Is the facility description verified as containedin the NPDES permit? - Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for example: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, DO, Sludge Judge, pH, and others that are applicable? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Fffluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are receiving water free of solids and floatable wastewater materials? Are the receiving waters free of solids / debris? Are the receiving waters free of foam other than a trace? Are the receiving waters free of sludge worms? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Yes No NA NF • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ . ❑ 0 • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • O 0.0 • ❑ ❑ ❑ 11000 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ O 00. ❑ ❑ ❑ • Yes No NA NF ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ■ ❑ 0 ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 0 0 ❑•❑ 0 M ❑ ❑ ❑•