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Home My WebLink AboutNC0086550_Inspection_20071220Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality December 20, 2007 Blake Proctor, Town Manager Town of Fairmont PO Box 248 Fairmont NC 283400248 SUBJECT: November 21, 2007 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Fairmont Fairmont Regional WWTP Permit No: NC0086550 Robeson County Dear Mr. Proctor: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 21, 2007. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley, Environmental Chemist, and Don Register, WWTP Consultant, of the Fayetteville Regional Office. The cooperation of Mr. Johnny Britt, facility's ORC, was greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0086550. As a reminder; preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance. Comments • The facility appeared to be clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection. • If you have not already done so please repair or replace the trash dumpster at the bar screen because wastewater is leaking out of the dumpster and is ponding on the ground. Please clean the thickner as it appeared to be nasty and had some vegetation growing in parts of the unit. Please follow all safety measures when cleaning treatment units. It was also noted during the inspection that the center well of the clarifier had a build up of solids that needed to be removed. • The DMR's for the months of March and August 2007 were compared to laboratory bench sheets and appeared to be in order. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 910-433-3300 ext.727. Sincerely, inoa_ 6e..at Mark Brantley Environmental Chemist Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office cc: Johnny J Britt, ORC Central Files Fayetteville Files' North Carolina Division of Water Quality/Aquifer Protection Section 225 Green St./ Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone (910) 433-3300 FAX (910) 486-0707 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Nne orthCarolina Naturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper United States Environmental Protection Agency E p /�/'1 Washington, D.C. 20460 rWater 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 15I 31 NC0086550 111 121 07/11/21 117 Type Inspector Fac Type .18I CI 19I SI 20IIILi Remarks 2111111111111111.11111111111111111111111111111111166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 169 701 I 711 NI 72I NI 731 1 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 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 28340 Entry Time/Date 10:00 AM 07/11/21 Permit Effective Date 04/10/01 Exit Time/Date 01:00 PM 07/11/21 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) Permit Flow Measurement • Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program • Sludge Handling Disposal 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) f Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date a Don Register 2 -"Li Division of Water quality//910-433-3300 Ext. Mark Brantley id42407.0'FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.727/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer�Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Belinda S Henson rG'='/.A 4m6, FRO WQ//910-433-3300 Ext.726/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NC0086550 01 12I 07/11/21 117 18ICI (cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Comments • The facility appeared to be clean and neat in appearance at the time of the inspection. • If you have not.already done so please repair or replace the trash dumpster at the bar screen because wastewater is leaking out of the dumpster and is ponding on the ground. • Please clean the thicker as it appeared to be nasty and had some vegetation growing in parts of the unit. Please follow all safety measures when cleaning treatment units. • It was also noted during the inspection that the center well of the clarifier had a build up of solids that needed to be removed. • The DMR's for the months of March and August 2007 were compared to laboratory bench sheets and appeared to be in order. Page # 2 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 11/21/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Yes No NA NE ■nnn Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ono. 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 W HEW ■ nnn W HEW ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Page # 3 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 11/21/2007 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? # 1s tankage available for properly waste sludge? 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 visualalarm available and operational? Comment:. One of the effluent pumps was out for repair at the time of the inspection. Bar Screens Type of bar screen Yes No NA NE ■ nn,n Yes No NA NE n nn• n nn■ n nn■ Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ ri n n n nn■ Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn. ■ nnn ■nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn .n■nn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE Page # 4 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 11/21/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Bar Screens Yes No NA NE a.Manual • b.Mechanical 111 Are the bars adequately screening debris? • n n ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? • n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual n b.Mechanical n Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? n n • n Is the grit free of excessive odor? n n ■ n # Is disposal of grit in compliance? n 11 • n Comment: Grit removal system is out of service. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? norm Are weirs level? Erin Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? • n n n Is scum removal adequate? • ❑ n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • n n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ n n n Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? • n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: The center well has some solids buildup and the clarifier had a 6' sludge blanket. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Page # 5 • Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 11/21/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance,Evaluation 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: 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 lbs 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: 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? Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ■ nnn n n■n ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nn.n ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n n■n n n■n Yes No NA NE Liquid ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n n■n Page # Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 11/21/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination 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: Pumps-RAS-WAS Are pumps in place? Are pumps operational? Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? 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: Influent Sampling # Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected above side streams? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? Yes No NA NE n n■n Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n nn■ ■ nnn n n■n ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Yes No NA NE ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn n nn■ n nn■ Yes No NA NE n n■n ■ nnn ■ nnn ■ nnn Page # 7 Permit: NC0086550 Owner - Facility: Fairmont Regional WWTP Inspection Date: 11/21/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n, n n Is sampling performed according to the permit? ■ ❑ n n Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ n [I ■ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ n n n Is proper volume collected? I. Finn Is the tubing clean? ■ n ❑ n Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? ■ n n n Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? 1 n 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)? ■ Q ❑ ❑ Comment: Page # 8 Town of Fairmont P.O. Box 248 Fairmont, N.C.28340 Mark Brantley Environmental Chemist Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office DWQ January 14, 2008 Subject: Comments Response Trash dumpster was replaced week of November 26, 2007. Gravity thickener has been cleaned out and center of clarifier solids has been removed. If you have any questions please give me call at 910-734-7301 or 910-272-0833 WWTP. ORC