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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0002284_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210812Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0002284 Effective: 08/17/18 SOC: Effective: County: Dare Region: Washington Contact Person: Ray E Hollowell Expiration: 02/28/23 Expiration: Title: Manager Owner : Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC Facility: Kinnakeet Shores WWTP 41105 Big Kinnakeet Dr Avon NC 27915 Phone: Directions to Facility: On the outer banks, take NC Hwy 12 south of Rodanthe to Avon and take a right onto Big Kinnakeet Drive and follow to the gated end of drive System Classifications: SI, WW2, Primary ORC: David Pharr Certification: 21101 Phone: 252-473-3461 Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 08/17/2021 Entry Time 09:45AM Primary Inspector: Robert B Tankard Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Status: E Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records ▪ Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement (See attachment summary) Exit Time: 11:OOAM Phone: 252-946-6481 Ext.233 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent ▪ Treatment ▪ Treatment Clarifiers In End Use -Reuse ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Treatment Filters ▪ Treatment Disinfection ▪ Standby Power Page 1 of 6 Permit: WQ0002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC Inspection Date: 08/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Inspection Summary: The facility was inspected on August 17, 2021, to verify any repairs that had been made to the facility since the last NOV. It appeared that no improvements were made. The following violations still exist at the facility: *Both clarifiers are out of service. *Tertiary filter is out of service. *Anoxic mixing pumps need to be repaired. *Chlorine is not being provided. *Flow meter needs repair. *Irrigation equipment needs repair. System is non -operational. *Back-up generator needs to be replaced. *Failure to submit waivers. *Failure to submit site map. *Failure to install monitoring wells. *Failure to repair damaged roof. Page 2 of 6 Permit: WQ0002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC Inspection Date: 08/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Type Infiltration System Lagoon Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Reuse (Quality) Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Comment: The only thing that appears to be functioning as designed is the aeration basins. The clarifiers, tertiary filters, reclaimed irrigation system, and flow meter appear to be non functional. Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: ORC stated flowmeter is in need of repair. Yes No NA NE • Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 6 Permit: WQ0002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC Inspection Date: 08/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? Comment: ORC stated that generator is not operable. Treatment Clarifiers Are the weirs level? Are the weirs free of solids and algae? Is the scum removal system operational? Is the scum removal system accessible? Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: No flow was going over the weirs at the time of inspection. Both clarifiers are broken. One is drained and parts have been robbed to work on second clarifier. Second clarifier is broken and sweep arms are not functional. Floating sludge is visible in the clarifier. Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is the air scour operational? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: Traveling bridge filter is not operational. ORC states it will only operate in hand mode, however, when on site the bridge would only travel a limited distance. Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ ❑ MI If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: No air was seen in the digestor/holding tank. ORC stated that sludge has not been hauled in 8 years. Treatment Disinfection Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 6 Permit: WQ0002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC Inspection Date: 08/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Is the chlorinator accessible? • ❑ ❑ ❑ If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? ❑ ❑ ❑ • If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ • ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ • ❑ # Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ • ❑ 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- If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Disinfection system is using liquid chlorine. 55 gallon tank of disinfectant had approximately one inch of liquid in drum. ORC is buying household bleach to use for disinfection. End Use -Reuse Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site? Are all essential units provided in duplicate? Is an automatically activated standby power source available? Is the equalization capacity adequate? Is aerated flow equalization present? Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months? Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities? Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times? Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit? Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably? Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage? Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use? If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house? Is the cover crop acceptable? Are buffers adequate? Is the site free of ponding/runoff? Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment acceptable? Is the application area free of limiting slopes? Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 6 Permit: WQ0002284 Owner - Facility:Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates LLC Inspection Date: 08/17/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up How close is the closest water supply well? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? Is municipal water available in the area? Are GW monitoring wells required? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: Irrigation equipment is not operational. WaRO believes all water is going to the irrigation/high rate pond. Required monitoring wells have not yet been installed. Page 6 of 6