WQ0020881_BIMS Report_20211216

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0020881 Effective: 10/01/20
SOC:
County: Iredell
Region: Mooresville
Effective:
Contact Person: Kevin Bischof
Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner : North Carolina Department of Natural and
Cultural Resources
Expiration: Facility: Lake Norman State Park WWTF
759 State Park Rd
Title:
Statesville NC 28677
Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From the intersection of Perth Rd (1303) and State Park Rd., travel southwest 4.4 miles past the park entrance and the boat
landing. The WWT system and spray fileds are located on the right side of State Park Rd.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Todd Franklin Robinson
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Certification: 1006252
Phone: [phone]
WQ0033349 North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources - Family
Campground Force Main & Pump Station
Inspection Date: 12/15/2021 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector: Edward Watson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
▪ Treatment Lagoons
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement
(See attachment summary)
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
▪ Treatment Record Keeping
▪ End Use -Irrigation
Treatment Disinfection
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Permit: WQ0020881 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 12/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On December 15, 2021, staff from the MRO performed a Compliance Inspection of the WWTF and Spray Irrigation Fields
associated with permit WQ0020881 at Lake Norman State Park. During the inspection, the lift stations at the Camp Ground
and Swim Beach were observed. Both lift station systems alarms were observed to be working. However, the system does
not notify park personel if a High Water stituation were to occur at either lift station. Park staff and Enviro Link Staff will
investigate whether an application can be downloaded to park staff phones to notify if a high water circumstance were to
occur at the lift stations.
The wet wells were also observed at both lift stations. Solids were observed in both wet wells. The solids appeared to be
primarily rags. These rags may create an obstruction in the system creating a limited flow condition. MRO requested that
the park not allow the presence of solids to become exstensive to the point where the solids create a disruption of flow in the
WWT system.
During the site visit, current information for ORC and backup ORC was received. BIMS has been updated regarding ORC
and backup ORC for this facility. Envirolink is expecting to get additional staff certified to be able become a potential ORCs
for this facility.
Quarterly sampling for June 2021 was not performed due to a change over in staff. As a result, a Notice of Deficiency was
issued for the missed sampling event.
MRO staff was also provided with a copy of the corrected NDMR for September of 2021, and the NDMR for October 2021.
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Permit: WQ0020881 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 12/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Reuse (Quality)
Infiltration System
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Single Family Drip
Recycle/Reuse
Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Primary treatment for the wastewater is aeration in the treatment lagoon. The aeration units do
not run conitinuously during winter months. Pump 2 was required to have repairs in 2021. The
pump has been returned to service and is operating to permit standards.
During the site visit, the lagoon walk walked to review liner integrity. No significant breaches in
the liner were observed. There was the present of a small area of grass growing through the
liner on the West end of the lagoon. MRO staff did remark not to use a weed killer for removal
of the grass as we do not want these chemicals to potentially enter the treatment lagoon.
There is a section of the liner on the East side of the lagoon that may be slumping. The liner is
not currently damaged. However, MRO staff recommended keeping an eye on this condition
and requested that continued slumping be reported to the region.
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: Influent flow monitoring is not required for this permit.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Water use is not metered. None of the water used for this permit is used as process water.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0020881 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 12/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment: The flow meter was replaced in August 2021. Receipt of purcase for the new meter was
reviewed during the site visit. The replacement of the meter is evidence that the meter meets
the calibration requirement of the permit.
The flow at the swim beach is also recorded on paper charts that are kept at the lift station.
The paper charts serve as a backup record to the digital flow meter at the swim beach.
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ • ❑
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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: Chlorine disinfection is mixed and applied by the ORC as needed. No chlorine is stored on the
site outside of what is being use for disinfection. The contractor would like to upgrade the
chlorine storage to include a double walled containment system for chlorine storage.
Record Keeping
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are application rates adhered to?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0020881 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 12/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
Are annual soil reports available?
# Are PAN records required?
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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Comment: O&M records were reviewed for the period of January 2021 through December 2021, during
the site vist. The records are complete and up to date. Freeboard measurements are
included in the O&M records along with system repair activities.
It was suggested that the O&M records be kept in log books by individual year or in the loose
leaf binder where years can be separated.
End Use -Irrigation
Are buffers adequate?
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
Is the crop cover acceptable?
Is the site condition adequate?
Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment present?
Is the application equipment operational?
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
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Permit: WQ0020881 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 12/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
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Comment: Spray irrigation was observed at both dedicated fields during the site visit. The spray irrigation
is contained within the boundaries of the dedicated spray fields.
No ponding was observed to be occuring as a result of the spray irrigation event.
There continues to be overlap in the spray heads in field A that with over application that may
result in ponding.
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