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Home My WebLink AboutNC0086550_Inspection_20090218NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 18, 2009 Blake Proctor Town of Fairmont PO Box 248 Fairmont NC 28340. SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Fairmont Fairmont Regional WWTP Permit No: NC0086550 Robeson County Dear Mr. Proctor: Enclosed you will find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection that I conducted on February 17, 2009. All observations and recommendations are in Section D. Summary of Findings/Comments of this inspection report. We appreciate the time and professional courtesy that was extended by your staff during the inspection. If you have any questions or comments concerning this report, please contact me at (910) 433-3312. Sincerely, 2. L__. Dale Lopez Environmental Specialist Id! Enclosures: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report Regional Field Inspectors Check List for Field Parameters cc: Johnny J. Britt, ORC Central Files Fayetteville Regional Office Files 225 Green St, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 Phone: 910-433-3300 FAX: 910-486-07071 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer _one ortlaCarol.i_na Naturally United States Environmental Protection Agency . E n /�!�/`1 Washington, D.C. 20460 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 yr/mo/day Inspection 1 I NI 2 151 31 NC0086550 111 121 09/02/17 117 Type Inspector Fac Type 18i ci 191 sl 20II . Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 . 2.0 169 791 31 711 1 721 I N I 731 1 174 751 I l l l 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) Fairmont Regional WWTP Off US Hwy 74• Fairmont NC 28390 • Entry Time/Date 10:30 PM 09/02/17 Permit Effective Date 09/10/01 Exit Time/Date 02:30 PM 09/02/17 Permit Expiration Date 09/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Johnny J Britt/ORC/910-628-0064/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Johnny J Britt, PO Box 248 Fairmont NC Contacted 283400248/Superintendent/910-628-0064/ No • Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check.only those areas evaluated) Waters as necessary) ti Permit r Flow Measurement K , Operations & Maintenance ; Records/Reports ® Effluent/Receiving and checklists gg Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 111 Laboratory Section D: Summary of Findinq/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative (See attachment summary) • • • Name(s) and StgEyature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date �.„ Dale Lopez 3`• . FRO WQ//910 433 3300 Ext.712/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date fq041- 470 S/s A , a EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 31 NPDES NC0086550 111 121 yr/mo/day 09/02/17 17 Inspection Type 181c1 (cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On the day of this inspection, all units were operational, and the facility appeared to be in compliance with the conditions of the NPDES permit. Bill Lester (Hobbs & Upchurch) is in the process of writing the Sludge Management Plan. This facility has only dewatered one time (Atlantic Dewatering) and that occurred last year. The effluent flow calibration was performed by C. Wright on August 27, 2008. One generator with automatic switchover handles the VWVf P for back-up power. It is routinely tested once per month, under load. A repaired effluent pump was installed on the day of this inspection. #1 clarifier and #1 chlorine contact chamber were operational, but off line. They may be put on line when the Town of Fairbluff begins sending wastewater in June 2009. The influent pump station was located at the old WWTP, approximately eleven miles. Page # 2 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional VWVfP Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge 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 Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? 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 Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (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? Yes No NA NE O 000 n nn Yes No NA NE n nn Einnn Ennn n nn K:vnnn Yes No NA NE n nn ® nnn ®nnn n nn onEln GiE nnn n nn® WHEW ® nnn Ennn Ennn n nnE Page # 3 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional VWVTP Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 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: Aerobic Digester Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: Solids Handling Equipment Is the equipment operational? Is the chemical feed equipment operational? Is storage adequate? Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? The facility has an approved sludge management plan? Comment: The Sludge Management Plan is in the process by Bill Lester (Hobbs & Upchurch). Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ a Yes No NA NE ginnn ® nnn n nn n Yes No NA NE ® nnn nnn ®nnn n nn Yes No NA NE ® nnn ® nnn g rin ❑ • nnn nnn Yes No NA NE w nnn n nrgn Annn n ngEn n nn n nt_.n o nnn Page # 4 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional VWVTP Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Pump Station - Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? Comment: Pump Station - Effluent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 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: Grit Removal Type of grit removal a.Manual b. Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Yes No NA NE BODO n nn n nn Ennn FEnnn Iunnn n nn Yes No NA NE snnn nnn n nn n nn Ennn n nn Yes No NA NE gannn n nn n nn e nnn Yes No NA NE n nnn Page # 5 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional WVVTP Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment: The two grit pumps are out -of -service, and no plans for repair. Brian's Waste Recycling removes the grit approximately three times per year. 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: There appears to be an accumulation of solids buildup in the center well. On the day of this inspection, the sludge blanket was 6-1/2 feet to 7 feet in a total depth of 16 feet. Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? 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? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) Comment: The DO averaged 0.6 mg/L. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE loan n nn Yes No NA NE n nn n onn ggnnn n nn n nn n nn nnn n nn n nn n nn n nn 041, Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ® nnn n n®n ® nnn n nn ® nnn tinnn DDD Yes No NA NE Page # 6 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facblity: Fairmont Regional VWVfP Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: The influent pump station generator was tested under load during the inspection. Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? Comment: La boratory Are'field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # is the facility using a contract lab? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Yes No NA NE Gas n nn Elinnn Ennn nn®n nnn Yes No NA NE nnn Eid nnn r�nnn g nnn � nn.n nnngt n Yes No NA NE g nnn ® nnn n•nnm Yes No NA NE n nn n nn ®nnn n nn n n®n Page # 7 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional VWVTP Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: Disinfection -Liquid Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains) 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? Comment: Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? #.Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: The effluent composite refrigerator temperature was -1 degree Celsius. Yes No NA NE n n m n Yes No NA NE g nnn n nn n nn g nnn n nn n nn Yes No NA NE ennnn n nn n nng f nnn g nnn o nnn Page # 8 Regional Field Inspectors Check List for Field Parameters Name of site to be Inspected: Fairmont WWTP Plant Date:February 17 2009 Inspector:Dale Lopez Field certification # (if applicable): NPDES #:NC0086550 Region: FRO I. Circle the parameter or parameters performed at this site. Residual Chlorine , Settleable Solids, II. Instrumentation: pH DO , Conductivity, Temperature A. Does the facility have the equipment necessary to analyze field parameters as circled above? 1. A pH meter VWR SP21 f Yes No 2. A Residual Chlorine meter 3. DO meter Environmental Instruments FYS 1550A� 4. A Cone for settleable solids 5. A thermometer or meter that measures temperature. 6. Conductivity meter III. Calibration/Analysis: 1. Is the pH meter calibrated with 2 buffers and checked with a third buffer each day of use? 2. For Total Residual Chlorine, is a check standard analyzed each day of use? 3. Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed each day of use? 4. For Settleable Solids, is 1 liter of sample settled for 1 hour? Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes 5. Is the temperature measuring device calibrated annually against a certified thermometer? Yes 6. For Conductivity, is a calibration standard analyzed each day of use? Yes No No No No No No NE IV. Documentation: 1. Is the date and time that the sample was collected documented? 2. Is the sample site documented? 3. Is the sample collector documented? 4. Is the analysis date and time documented? 5. Did the analyst sign the documentation? 6. Is record of calibration documented? 7. For Settleable Solids, is sample volume and 1 hour time settling time documented? 8. For Temperature, is the annual calibration of the measuring device documented? fres f yes fres Yes fres fres Yes fres No No No No No No Comments: pH 4 exp.= Apr 2009, pH 7= May 2009, and pH 10 = Jun 2009 Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification Program. DWQ Lab Certification Chemistry Lab Courier # 52-01-01 FIELD INSPECTOR CHECKLIST REV. 04/23/2002