NC0022691_Fact Sheet_20211117

DENR/DWQ
EXPEDITED FACT SHEET - NPDES PERMIT DEVELOPMENT
NPDES Permit: NCO022691
2021 Renewal
This form must be completed by Permit Writers for all expedited permits which do not require full Fact Sheets.
Expedited permits are generally simple 100% domestics (e.g., schools, mobile home parks, etc.) that can be
administratively renewed with minor changes, but can include facilities with more complex issues (Special
Conditions, 303(d) listed water, toxicity testing, instream monitoring, compliance concerns).
Facility and Stream Information
Applicant/ Facility Name:
Yes AF Utilities EXP, LLC / Autumn Forest WWTP
Applicant Address:
524 Meadow Ave. Loop; Banner Elk, NC 28604
Facility Address:
3700 Autumn Forest Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27214
Facility Class Permit Status:
Grade III Biolo ical WPCS Renewal
Permitted Flow (as
built)
0.082 MGD
Type of Waste
100% Domestic
Receiving Stream
UT to Ready Fork
Stream Class / ID
WS-V NSW/ 16-11-(9)
River Basin
Cape Fear
Subbasin
03-06-02
HUC
030300020107
USGS Too
Browns Summit C20NW
7Q10 Sum Win cfs
0 0.075
30Q2 cfs
0.1
Avg. Stream Flow cfs
0.9
IWC %) Permitted/Built
100 (S); 63 (W)
County
Guilford
Regional Office
WSRO
Basic Information for
Expedited Permit Renewal
Permit Writer / Date
Bradley Bennett / July 27, 2021
Does permit need daily max NHs limits?
Yes - Already inpermit; See discussion
Does permit need TRC limits/language?
Yes - Already in permit
Does permit have toxicity testing?
No
Does permit have Special Conditions?
Yes - Nutrient Reopener
Does permit have instream monitoring?
Yes - DO and Temp
Stream on 303 d List? For w arameter?
No - Mercury statewide issue only
Any compliance concerns?
Number of Notices and Enforcements; see below
Any modifications since last permit?
Completed Installation of TP treatment
component
New expiration date:
June 30, 2026
FACILITY OVERVIEW:
This facility is 100% domestic waste and serves a mobile home park serving a population of 540. The facility
has a permitted and as built flow rate of 0.082 MGD. The treatment system includes the following wastewater
treatment components:
• Bar screen
• Flow splitter
• Dual aeration basins
• Dual clarifiers
• Dual effluent chlorination with chlorine contact
chamber
APPLICATION
• Dechlorination
• Sludge digester
• Equalization Basin
• Aluminum Chloride chemical feed for
Phosphorus reduction
The treatment facility is operated by Apex Companies, LLC.

INSPECTION
The most recent inspection (08/21/2018) noted compliance issues with BOD, Fecal, NH3-N and TP. The report
also noted composite samples being constant time/constant volume instead of flow proportional. No approval
was given for the change in sampling methods. The EQ basin was noted as being full of solids and the sludge
blanket in the clarifier was high.
MONITORING DATA REVIEW:
Parameter Units
Min
Max
Avg
Permit Limit
Comments
Flow (MGD)
0.003
0.18
0.024
0.082 MA
Avg. flow around Y4 monthly limit
BOD (mg/L) Summer
1
38
4.10
7 MA
8 MA and 18 DM > limits
10.5 DM
TSS (mg/L)
1.32
44.33
4.95
30 MA
No exceedances
45 DM
Temp (C) - Upstream
8
27
18.36
-
Temperature #s look reasonable
Temp (C) - Effluent
9
27
17.88
-
Temp (C) - Downstream
6
26
17.31
-
NH3-N (mg/L) - Summer
0.09
14
0.9
2 MA
1 MA & 1 MA exceedances
10 DM
NH3-N (mg/L) - Winter
0.25
13.33
1.12
1 DM exceedance
20 DM
DO (mg/L) - Upstream
0.2
8.8
2.04
-
Upstream avg. really low; 92% <6
DO (mg/L) - Effluent
6
8.9
7.07
DA >- 6
No values < 6
Small # <6 ; doesn't seem discharge is
DO (mg/L) -Downstream
1.4
10.4
7.87
-
impacting
Fecal Coliform (#/ml)
0.5
2419
N/A
-
5 DM exceedances & 1 frequency
violation
TRC (µg/L)
0.001
37
1.99
17 DM
No values > 37 so within compliance
Total Nitrogen (mg/L)
0.25
23.6
6.25
-
Total Phosphorus (mg/L)
0.005
11.8
1.32
2 QA
2 QA exceedances & 2 at 1.9
pH (su)
5.8
8.1
N/A
>-6 and 59
MA -Monthly Average DM - Daily Max QA -Quarterly Average DA - Daily Average Summer - April through Oct Winter - Nov through March
The data reviewed for the renewal is from October 2016 through June 2021.
REVIEW OF PERMIT LIMITS:
Flow - The facility is operating on average at around 1/4 of the flow allowed by the permit. Maximum flow noted
in data was 0.18 MGD which is more than double, but this is the only flow point that exceeded the 0.082 MGD
limit. Thirty-one of thirty-two (97%) monthly average values where below 0.03MGD.
Ammonia Nitrogen Limits - There do not appear to be any major issues with only two DM and one MA limit
violations over the permit term. The WLA spreadsheet and the 1992 WLA show more stringent limits for NH3-
N. However, Division approach with treatment systems < 1 MGD is to maintain limits no more stringent than
2/4 (1999 Ammonia Policy Document). This is due to the BAT standards for these small systems.
Fecal Coliform Limits - There were 5 DM exceedances over the permit term.
BOD Limits - Limits violations were largely found in this parameter. Over the permit cycle there were eight (8)
MA violations and eighteen (18) DM exceedances.
Dissolved Oxvaen Limit - While there were no limit violations for DO at the effluent, the data shows a large
number of low values upstream of the treatment facility. Ninety-two (92) percent of upstream samples were
below the water quality standard of 6 mg/L and the average value was 2.04 mg/L.
Autumn Forest WWTP Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal 2021 - August 31, 2021
Page 2

COMPLIANCE:
During the permit cycle this facility had five (5) NODs, and nineteen (19) NOVs. The notices were mainly for
violations of limits for BOD and Fecal as noted above and few for NH3-N and TSS. There was also an NOD issued
in association with findings in the 2018 inspection report. There were nine (9) enforcement actions over the
permit cycle. The total amount paid in these enforcements was $4,974.8 with $3,875 in penalties.
FILE HISTORY REVIEW SUMMARY
• 1976 Level B Analysis - Established for 0.082 MGD with 7Q10=0. Limits set: BOD -7; NH3-N - 2; DO -6;
TSS - 30; Fecal - 200; pH 6 to 8.5 - monthly average.
• 1981 Wasteload Allocation (WLA) - same as 1976 numbers. Summer 7Q10 = 0; winter 7Q10 = 0.075 and
30Q2 = 0.1.
• 1987 WLA - Fecal limit is changed to 1,000. The document notes that BOD and NH3-N would change in the
next permit renewal. Summer BOD-5 and NH3-N -2 and winter limits of 10 and 4.
• 1992 WLA - Summer/Winter monthly average limits set as: BOD - 7/7; NH3-N - 1/2.7; DO - 6/6;
TSS - 30/30; pH - 6 to 9 / 6 to 9; TP - 2/2. Monitoring included for TRC, TN and Temperature (E,U, D). at
this time the permittee choose NH3-N limits over toxicity testing. Stream classification change to include the
NSW supplemental classification lead to the TP limit addition. The staff report indicates that the facility will
connect to city sewer when available.
The N113-N limit change discussed here does not appear to have been added to the permit. The earliest permit
in the file is for 2001 so this can't be verified. It is most likely that based on BestAvailable technology (BAT) for
these small treatment plants the limits remained at 2 and 4. A 1999 policy memo on ammonia indicated no
ammonia limits more stringent than 2 and 4 for facilities less than 1 MGD due to BAT requirements.
• 1996 Staff report for ATC for TP and pH controls recommended reactivation of sandfilters that were not
being utilized. The report questioned if the removal of the sandfilters had been approved.
• December 22, 1996 Authorization to Construct (ATC) - for addition of two chemical lines. The letter
recommended activating the sandfilters.
• 2001 Permit Renewal - Cover letter notes Reedy Fork as impaired. Also noted high TRC numbers that could
lead to limits in the future. NSW requirements are mentioned and suggest the facility look at connection to
sewer. Limits (MA/DM) set for BOD at 7/10.5 ; TSS at 30/45; Fecal at 200/400. Limits (MA only) set for DO
at 6; NH3-N at 2 and 4 (S-W) and TP at 2 (quarterly average) and pH at 6-9. Monitoring included for temp
(E,U,D), TN and TRC.
• April 29, 2002 ATC - for EQ tank with bar screen and pumps, splitter weir, chlorine contact chamber, new
effluent weir and flow meter renovations.
• May 19, 2003 - Engineer's Certification for the previous ATC.
• 2006 Permit Renewal - Daily Max limits for NH3-N added at 10 (S) and 20 (W). Also added a TRC limit Daily
Max limit at 17 to be effective 1/1/2008. System descriptions updated to include changes from 2002 ATC.
• January 9, 2008 ATC - for addition of dechlorination system using sodium sulfite.
• January 25, 2009 Engineer's Certification for 2008 ATC.
• September 25, 2009 - Letter to permittee on Jordan Lake Nutrient Strategy Requirements. Letter passed
along allocations, but no new limits given the size of the system.
• 2011 Permit Renewal - Cover letter notes Reedy Fork as impaired (continues to note Reedy Fork Creek but
Creek isn't part of the name). Nutrient reopener clause is added to the permit.
• 2014 - two documents outlining and ownership changes.
• 2016 Permit Renewal - Because of the nutrient limit (TP) in the permit the classification is changed to Class
III. There are some emails back and forth about whether or not they should be Class III since the limit is not
a mass limit. With this renewal the decision was made to maintain the monitoring frequency at weekly
rather than 3/week based on the discretion allowed under 15A 213.0508 (b).
• March 15, 2017 - Engineer's Certification for ATC to add drum based aluminum chloride chemical feed for
TP reduction.
Autumn Forest WWTP Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal 2021 — August 31, 2021
Page 3

PROPOSED PERMIT CHANGES:
• Updated eDMR requirements to be consistent with final EPA rule.
• Added regulatory citations throughout permit as needed.
• Corrected locations in permit that continued to reference Reedy Fork Creek. Should be Reedy Fork.
• Correct Outfall location coordinates to match those given in the application and location on the map.
• Updated Nutrient Monitoring Re -Opener language.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE:
Draft Permit to Public Notice: September 14, 2021
Permit Scheduled Effective Date: November 1, 2021
STATE CONTACT:
If you have questions concerning the above or the attached documents, please contact Bradley Bennett at
[e-mail] or [phone].
Autumn Forest WWTP Fact Sheet
NPDES Renewal 2021 — August 31, 2021
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CAUTION
Ms. Hamilton,
Attached is the final issued permit for renewal of your NPDES Wastewater permit for Autumn Forest WWTP
(NC0022691). This permit will be effective January 1, 2022. Please continue to abide by your current permit
until that time.
We appreciate the help from all of your staff and consultants in getting us the updated applications forms. If
you have any questions please contact me.
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NCDEO-DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617
PO Number Order Category Description
0000741472 Legal
Public Notice
North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission/
NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Notice of Intent to Issue a NPDES
Wastewater Permit NCO022691 Au-
tumn Forest MHC WWTP
The North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission proposes
to issue a NPDES wastewater dis-
charge permit to the person(s) listed
below. Written comments regarding
the proposed permit will be accept-
ed until 30 days after the publish
date of this notice. The Director of
the NC Division of Water Resources
(DWR) may hold a public hearing
should there be a significant degree
of public interest Please mail com-
ments and/or information requests
to DWR at the above address.lnter-
ested persons may visit the DWR at
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC
27604 to review information on file.
Additional information on NPDES
permits and this notice may be
found on our website: http://deq.nc.
goy/abou Vdivisions/water-
resources/water-rescurces-
permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-
wastewater/public-notices,or by
calling [phone]. YES AF Util-
ities EXP, LLC [3700 Autumn Forest
Drive, Browns Summit, NC 27214]
has requested renewal of NPDES
permit NCO022691 for Autumn For-
est W WTP, located in Guilford Own-
ty. This permitted facility discharg-
es treated domestic wastewater to a
UT to Reedy Fork, a class WS.V;
NSW water in the Cape Fear River
Basin. Some of the parameters In the
permit are water quality limited.
Some of the parameters in the per-
mit arewater quality limited. This
discharge may affect future alloca-
tions in this segment of Reedy Fork.
Account Number
4019534
Date
September 15, 2021
Public Notice North Carolina Environmental Management Commission/ NPDES Unit 1617 Mail
Publisher of the
Greensboro News Record
Before the undersigned, a Notary Public duly commissioned, qualified, and authorized by
law to administer oaths, personally appeared the Publisher's Representative who by being
duly swom deposes and says: that he/she is authorized to make this affidavit and mom
statement; that the notice or other legal advertisement, a copy of which is attached hereto,
was published in the Greensboro News Record on the following dates:
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was published, was at the time of each and every such publication, a newspaper meeting all
the requirements and qualifications of Section 1-597 of the General Statutes of North
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
MEMORANDUM
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 1, 2021
To: Eric Hudson
NC DEQ / DWR /Public Water Supply
Winston- Salem Regional Office
From: - Bradley Bennett '
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Unit
Subj ect: Review of Draft NPDES Permit NCO022691
Autumn Forest WWTP
Guilford County
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the draft permit and
return this form at your earliest convinence. If you have any questions on the draft
permit, please contact me via e-mail [[e-mail]].
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RESPONSE: (Check one)
Concur with the issuance of this permit provided the facility is operated and maintained
properly, the stated effluent limits are met prior to discharge, and the discharge does not
contravene the designated water quality standards.
Concurs with issuance of the above permit, provided the following conditions are met:
Opposes the issuance of the above permit, based on reasons stated below, or attached:
Signed
Date:
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Forth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
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Thu 11/4/2021 6:39 PM
To: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kirby, Ben <[e-mail]>
0 4 attachments (9 MB)
NCO022691-Draft Permit and Cover Ltr_2021.pdf, NCO022691-Fact Sheet Binder_2021.pdf, NCO022691_PWS Memo_2021.pdf,
NCO022691 PWS Memo 2021 Signed.pdf,
Hello Bradley,
Please see the attached memorandum from the Public Water Supply Section regarding the subject permit.
Jeff Bryan retired a few months ago. Ben Kirby (ben.kirbncdenr.gov) was promoted to fill the position. Please copy
Ben on future correspondence.
Best Regards,
Eric Hudson, P.E.
Regional Engineering Supervisor
Public Water Supply Section
Department of Environmental Quality
336-776-9665 office
336-776-9797 fax
[e-mail]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
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Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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Subject: NPDDES Permit Renewal Review - Autumn Forest WWTP - NCO022691
Eric, Jeff
I just realized that I failed to forward the attached review to you guys when this draft permit went out to
notice earlier. It is for Autumn Forest WWTP in Guilford County. The permit has already gone through the
public notice process with no comments. I have attached the draft permit and cover letter, along with the
Fact Sheet for the permit and the memo for your review (PDF and Word versions). If it is easier for you, I can
also forward you the Memo for signature through Docusign. Just let me know if that is more convenient for
you.
Again, I apologize for the late notice on this one.
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Thank you Bradley. We have received a copy of the draft permit for our records.
Shannon Zohn
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Ms. Hamilton,
Attached is the draft permit for your permit renewal for Autumn Forest WWTP (NC0022691). This draft will go
out to public notice later this week for any public comment. If you have any comments or questions, please
contact me at this email address. We can set up a conference call if needed.
Please respond to this email to let me know that you received the draft permit and were able to view,_print
and download the file for your records.
Thanks
Bradley Bennett
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Richards, Emily <[e-mail]>
Mon 9/13/2021 10:44 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
Hi Bradley,
I only have one small correction/comment for you:
-The cover letter subject line says this is Grade III Bio WPCS, but the facility classification & regulatory citation is not
above the effluent table in the permit. I saw that you copied Maureen Kinney on the cover letter and I saw the note in
the fact sheet saying there has been some back and forth about the classification, but whatever it is, my thought is that
it should be consistent between the cover letter and the permit (Grade III or "not classified"). If this is something
intentional and I'm unaware of the situation, feel free to ignore!
Otherwise, this draft looks ready for public notice.
-Emily
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Sent: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 2:13 PM
To: Richards, Emily <[e-mail]>
Subject: Draft Permit For Review
Hey Emily,
I have put the draft permit online for your review. It is for Autumn Forest WWTP - NC0022691. Link to the
folder is below:
MNC0022691- Autumn Forest WWTP
Bradley Bennett
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Thank you Bradley. We have received a copy of the draft permit for our records.
Shannon Zohn
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Attached is the draft permit for your permit renewal for Autumn Forest WWTP (NC0022691). This draft will go
out to public notice later this week for any public comment. If you have any comments or questions, please
contact me at this email address. We can set up a conference call if needed.
Please respond to this email to let me know that you received the draft permit and were able to view,_print
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Thanks
Bradley Bennett
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Thanks Bradley,
Looks good.
Maureen
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From: Bennett, Bradley <brad ley. bennett@ ncden r.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:39 AM
To: Kinney, Maureen <[e-mail]>
Subject: Draft for Public Notice - Autumn Forest WWTP - NCO022691
Hey Mareen,
Here is another draft for your review. this one should go to public notice later this week.
Thanks for your help on this one.
::
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Compliance and Expedited Permitting
NC Division of Water Resources
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Draft Permit for Autumn Forest WWTP - NCO022691
Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>
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To: Graznak, Jenny <[e-mail]>
Hey Jenny,
Here is the draft permit for Autumn Forest WWTP (NC00226910 in Guilford County. This one should go to
public notice later this week. Let me know if you have any comments. I have attached the draft cover letter
and permit and the fact sheet. The application info is available in Laserfiche if you want to see that info. They
send their application on the old forms first, so there are two files in LF.
Thanks
W.
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Please add Shannon Zohn, [e-mail] as the secondary contact.
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can certainly copy someone else if you want. Just forward me their email address.
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Hello Mr. Bennett,
Transmittal if documents electronically is fine with me. If you do so, could I add another person to be copied just
in case I am unreachable for some reason?
Thank you.
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On Sep 1, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Bennett, Bradley <bradley. ben nett@ ncden r.gov> wrote:
Ms. Hamilton,
I am the permit writer for the permit renewal for your Autumn Forest WWTP discharge
permit. We appreciate all the effort from Eric Wysong in getting us the needed application
information. I am currently completing my review of the application information and will
have a draft permit ready for public notice in a week or so. With that in mind, I wanted to
touch base with you about new procedures for transmittal of permitting documents.
In order to provide more convenience, control, and security to our permittees and assist them in
processing their transactions, The Division of Water Resources is currently transitioning towards
electronic correspondence. This will hopefully provide more efficient service to our permittees and
other partners and will allow us to more effectively process and track documents. We are writing to
ask you for your approval of the transmittal of documents related to your permitting and related
activities with the Division in an electronic format. Documents will be emailed to the appropriate
contact person(s) in your organization in a PDF format.
Please respond to me through email with verification that transmittal of your documents in an
electronic manner is acceptable to you. If you have any questions, -please feel free to contact me.
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If you have any question, please contact me through this email address.
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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To: Eric Wysong <[e-mail]>
Thanks Eric
Bradley Bennett
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NC Division of Water Resources
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From: Eric Wysong <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 10:23 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley <brad ley. bennett@ ncden r.gov>; Eric Wysong <[e-mail]>
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Good morning,
Attached please find the completed NPDES renewal applications for these sites. Please let me know if
you need any further information. Thank you so much for your help and sorry for the delay getting
these out. Hard copies will also be in the mail.
Thank you,
Eric
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Eric,
It would be great if you could send a hard copy and electronic. You can send the hard copies to the
appropriate address below and email the electronic file to me at this email.
By US Postal Service:
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section - NPDES
Att: Wren Thedford
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
or By Courier Special Delivery
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting Section - NPDES
Att: Wren Thedford, 9th Floor, Archdale Building
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604-1170
Bradley Bennett
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NC Division of Water Resources
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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From: Eric Wysong <[e-mail]>
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To: Bennett, Bradley <brad ley. bennett@ ncden r.gov>
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Hi Bradley,
I just wanted to update you that these permit renewals are with the COO of Yes Communities awaiting signature
and have a couple questions.
• When I get the signed copies, do I send you the renewal forms electronically, hardcopies in the mail, or
both?
• If by mail, where do I send them?
Again, I'm sorry about the delay on these and want to make sure I get you everything you need the first time for
your review.
Thank you,
Eric
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For the HUC, the 12-digit is okay and for the flows, you can just leave that blank and we can address that
if needed.
Thanks
Bradley Bennett
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NC Division of Water Resources
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Hi Bradley,
I almost have the permit application complete, for Autumn Forest (NC0022691) but I have a couple questions:
• Section 3.7 - For the receiving waters, I cannot find the 14-digit watershed code. I have the 12-digit code,
030300020107. Do you know where I can find that?
Section 3.7 - For the receiving waters, I cannot find the Critical Low Flow (acute), Critical Low Flow
(chronic), or Total hardness at critical low flow. Do you know where I can find that information?
Thank you,
Eric
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Thanks for your response. I will be the permit writer for these renewals. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at this email address. You can also contact our regional staff in the
Winston-Salem Regional Office. Jenny Graznak is a member of our regional office staff and is copied on
these emails.
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Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting
NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
Email: brad [e-mail]
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Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:18 AM
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Hi Mr. Bennett,
I'm sorry for the delay on these permits. I am working on the renewal applications now and will have them in
shortly.
Thank you,
Eric
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Sent: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:16 AM
To: khamiltonyescommunities.com
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Subject: [EXT] Late Permit Renewals - Autumn Forest and Woodlake MHC
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Ms. Hamilton,
The NPDES permits for Autumn Forest and Woodlake MHCs expire on the dates indicated below. Federal [40 CFR
122] and State [15A NCAC 2H.0105 (e)] regulations require that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180
days prior to the expiration of the current permit. Your renewal applications were due to the Division no later
than the timeframes indicated below.
To date, the Division has not received a renewal application for either of these facilities. The required NPDES
permit application forms can be found online at httpsljdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-
ggality npdes-wastewater/npdes-permitting=process.
Complete and submit the applications as soon as possible.
If no renewal application is received by the expiration date of the permits (see below), the NPDES permit will
expire and become INACTIVE. Any discharge after the expiration dates would be ILLEGAL without receipt of a
permit renewal application.
Permit Number Name Renewal Application permit Expiration Date
Due Date
NCO022691 Autumn Forest MHC January 1, 2021 June 30, 2021
NCO023299 Woodlake MHC April 3, 2021�September 30, 2021
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources
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RE: Renewal with Classification Questions - Autumn Forest WWTP - NCO022691
Reid, Steve <[e-mail]>
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As far as I know, it should remain classified as Grade 3.
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To: Kinney, Maureen <[e-mail]>; Reid, Steve <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Renewal with Classification Questions - Autumn Forest WWTP - NCO022691
Thanks for the info Maureen. Just so you know, the permittee hasn't said anything about the
classification I was just checking based on what I found in the last renewal documents to make sure.
Unless Steve has any other thoughts on this looks like they should stay Class -III.
:ll
Bradley Bennett
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NC Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center Email: brad [e-mail]
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Subject: RE: Renewal with Classification Questions - Autumn Forest WWTP - NCO022691
Hi Bradley,
We doing good up here ... hope you're well.
There are times when we come across a permit drafts that required a correction to its classification. It appears
that is the case with Autumn Forest as I had emailed all parties in 2016. 1 don't show that I received a response
from the permittee to pursue a change despite there being some ongoing discussions about it.
I am unaware of any exception to the rule as written. It's been my understanding that permits with a TN or TP
limit has to be bumped up by one level of classification. If mass vs concentration limits are considered
differently or should be decided case by case - this is news to me. We can't reclassify permits solely because the
permittee wants less frequent monitoring, or to resolve non-compliance.
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I'm not sure if there is anything to resolve. BIMS is showing its current classification (WW-III). I assume the final
permit went out noting the permit classification. We always consult with permitting and regional office staff
during classification/reclassification to ensure we have any input that might come into play in the decision
making. Short of that, we default to the rule. We wouldn't initiate a reclassification that the rule would not
support. If the permittee wanted to challenge their WW-III classification they needed to submit a request to the
Commission with a rationale for doing so. That doesn't mean it would be approved because we (the Commission)
has to be consistent and fair in how the rule is applied.
Steve — do you have any communications with permitting staff or the region that details "the case by case"
approach to TN/TP limits? I don't have any correspondence on this except for what Bradley provided with his
email.
Thanks all!
Maureen
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To: Reid, Steve <steve.reid(@ncdenr.gov>; Kinney, Maureen <[e-mail]>
Subject: Renewal with Classification Questions - Autumn Forest WWTP - NCO022691
Hey Guys,
Hope you are both doing okay. I have a renewal that I'm working on for the Autumn Forest WWTP in
Guilford County. At the last renewal there were some questions about whether the classification should
be Class -II or Class -III. The issues came up because the facility has Total Phosphorous concentration
limits. It looks like we said Class -III but the issue still needed to be resolved because there were no mass
limits for nutrients in the permit. I have attached a series of emails from the last renewal (2016) that
might help. I was just wondering if this was ever resolved. There was no additional documentation in
the file. Let me know if you want to discuss and I can set up a Teams meeting.
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Bradley Bennett
Compliance and Expedited Permitting Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Resources
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 u 3 I NCO022691 I11 121 18/08/21 I17 18I � I 19 I s I 201 I
211IIIII 111111III II III III1 I I IIIII IIIIIIIII II r6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved -------------------
67
I 72 I n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80
701 I 71 I LL -1 I I
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:45AM 18/08/21
16/10/01
Autumn Forest MHC WWTP
3700 Autumn Forest Dr
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Browns Summit NC 27214
01:15PM 18/08/21
21/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Anthony Oscar Montero/ORC/336-433-7221/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Adam Motsinger,136 Fairview Rd Ste 125 Mooresville NC 28117//704-799-6390/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate
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
Jennifer F Graznak DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9800/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCO022691 I11 12I 18/08/21 117 18 i c i
(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
I. Permit
The NPDES permit became effective October 1, 2016 and expires June 30, 2021. The facility had a
copy of the current permit available during the inspection. The structures seen in the wastewater
treatment system match those listed in the permit.
II. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the monthly discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) for the period January 2017 through
June 2018 showed that the facility was out of compliance with permit limits that resulted in the
following violations of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, and Total
Phosphorus:
Parameter Violation Date Violation type
BOD
January 5, 2017
Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD
January 26, 2017D
aily Maximum Exceeded
BOD
January 2017
Monthly Average Exceeded
BOD
April 25, 2017
Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD
April 30, 2017
Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD
May 4, 2017
Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD
May 25, 2017
Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD
May 30, 2017
Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD
May 2017 Monthly Average Exceeded
Fecal Coliform May 4, 2017
Daily Maximum Exceeded
Fecal Coliform October 5, 2017 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Fecal Coliform March 14, 2018 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Ammonia
January 2017
Monthly Average Exceeded
Total Phos
2nd Quarter 2018
Quarterly Average Exceeded
These violations were previously addressed in separate correspondence. Regarding the permit
monitoring requirements, it was noted that all sampling was performed per the frequencies specified
in the permit. Mr. Hal Young, the Back -Up ORC, does all sampling for the facility, and the laboratory
analysis is performed by Statesville Analytical, Inc.
III. Laboratory
Mr. Montero and Mr. Young are both employees of Bell Enterprises, which holds field parameter
certification #5495. Mr. Young analyzes pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and Total Residual
Chlorine at the facility. Meter calibrations for the pH and Total Residual Chlorine meters were
documented in the operator log book. All other effluent parameters, except for Fecal Coliform, are
collected with a refrigerated composite sampler. The sampler was set at approximately 0 degrees
Celsius on the afternoon of the inspection. The tubing appeared to be clean. The operators deliver
the samples to a courier for Statesville Analytical, Inc.
The composite sampler is currently set up to collect constant time/constant volume samples instead
of flow proportional samples as the permit requires. Use of the constant time/constant volume method
requires prior approval by the Division Director, which has not been granted to this facility, according
to our files. Therefore, this inspection letter is being sent as a NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY. Please take
immediate action to start collection of flow proportional samples.
IV. Records/Reports
The visitation log was on site showing visitation times and plant conditions. Chain of custody forms
from the laboratory were available for review. Ms. Graznak noted no data transcription discrepancies
from bench sheets to DMRs during her documentation review. Four months of DMRs were missing
during Ms. Graznak's inspection. The operator stated that he had misplaced them, and they were
made available electronically immediately following the inspection.
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Permit: NCO022691
Inspection Date: 08/21/2018
Owner -Facility: Autumn Forest MHC WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
V. Flow Measurement
Effluent flow is measured by an ISCO ultrasonic flow meter. The flow meter was calibrated June 11,
2018 by Carolina Technical Services, and documentation of the calibration was available during the
inspection.
VI. Operations and Maintenance
A few issues were noted during the inspection regarding operation and maintenance. The
equalization basin appeared to be full of solids. Mr. Montero stated that it had not been cleaned out
in recent years. The equalization basin should be on a regular cleaning schedule to avoid a buildup
of solids. In addition, the sludge blanket in the clarifier appeared to be very high. Mr. Montero did not
have a sludge judge available to check the depth of the sludge blanket. A sludge judge should be
kept on site for process control purposes.
VII. Facility Site Review
Only one train of the 0.082 million gallons per day plant is currently in use. The idle side is filled with
stormwater. The effluent is disinfected with calcium hypochlorite tablets and dechlorinated with
sodium sulfite tablets. The effluent in the final trough appeared clear with no floating solids. The
facility uses an aluminum chloride chemical feed for phosphorus reduction, as is described in the
permit.
VIII. Effluent/Receiving Waters
The effluent from the facility was clear the day of the inspection. Effluent is discharged into an
unnamed tributary to Reedy Fork, classified as Water Supply-V, Nutrient Sensitive Waters, in the
Cape Fear River Basin. The effluent pipe could not be observed, because it discharges into a large
stormwater pipe upstream of the tributary. No issues were noted in the receiving stream.
IX. Sludge Maintenance and Handling
Jenkins Waste Management pumps out the digester approximately twice per month. Records from this
service were available for review.
X. Requested Action
In conclusion, please take immediate action to comply with your permit's requirement of flow
proportional sampling. Additionally, the accumulated solids need to be removed from the equalization
basin. Also, the sludge level in the clarifier should be evaluated.
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Permit: NCO022691
Inspection Date: 08/21/2018
Owner -Facility: Autumn Forest MHC WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: A sludge fudge was not available on site to determine the depth of sludge in the
clarifier.
Permit
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Record Keeping
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified
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operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility
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classification?
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Permit: NCO022691 Owner -Facility: Autumn Forest MHC WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/21/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Four months of DMRs were missing during Ms. Graznak's inspection. The operator
stated that he had misplaced them, and they were made available electronically
immediately following the inspection.
Flow Measurement - Effluent
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: The flow meter was calibrated June 11, 2018 by Carolina Technical Services
Equalization Basins
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Is the basin aerated?
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Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
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Is the basin free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are float controls operable?
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Are audible and visual alarms operable?
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Comment: The equalization basin appeared to be full of solids.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment: The bar screen does not seem to be catching
all the debris, because it ends up in the
equalization basin.
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Permit: NCO022691
Inspection Date: 08/21/2018
Bar Screens
Owner -Facility: Autumn Forest MHC WWTP
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)
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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'/4 of the sidewall depth)
Yes No NA NE
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Ext. Air
Diffused
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Comment: the sludge blanket in the clarifier appeared to be very high but there was no sludge
judge on site to determine its depth.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Permit: NC0022691 Owner -Facility:
Inspection Date: 08/21/2018 Inspection Type:
Autumn Forest MHC WWTP
Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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De -chlorination
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Type of system ?
Tablet
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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Number of tubes in use? 4
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Aerobic Digester
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Is the capacity adequate?
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Is the mixing adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
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Effluent Pipe
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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Comment: The effluent pipe could not be observed, because it discharqes into a larqe stormwater
pipe upstream of the tributary. No issues were noted in the receiving
stream.
Effluent Sampling
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Permit: NCO022691
Owner -Facility: Autumn Forest MHC WWTP
Inspection Date: 08/21/2018
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
Comment: The composite sampler is currently set up
to collect constant time/constant volume
samples instead of flow proportional samples
as the permit requires. Use of the
constant time/constant volume method requires
prior approval by the Division Director,
which has not been granted to this facility,
according to our files
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
and sampling location)?
Comment:
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