WQ0011260_CEIARR_20220304

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March 04, 2022

Rick Hensley
Email: [e-mail]
Town of Old Fort

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Report Review 2021
Town of Old Fort DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0011260
McDowell County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Town of Old Fort’s DCAR Annual
Report on 3/04/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0011260. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".

There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4686 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist II
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report

Ec: LF
Renee’ Taylor-Town Clerk
DocuSign Envelope ID: 2BDF7A8B-89CA-4A8A-910D-B21364B5D291
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0011260 Effective:02/01/20 Expiration:01/31/25 Owner :Town of Old Fort
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
McDowell
Asheville
Asley Wooten
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Town of Old Fort DCAR
1174 E Main St
Old Fort NC 28762
Title:Phone:[phone]
From ARO: Take I-40 East to Exit 72 (Old Fort/Hwy. 70 E.) Continue on Hwy. 70 E. to Collins & Aikman. Turn right at Collins &
Aikman and follow paved road around behind C&A until you come to WWTP.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021229 Town of Old Fort - Old Fort WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
03/04/2022 10:44AM 11:30AM
Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Annual Report Review
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment
Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0011260
03/04/2022 Annual Report Review
Town of Old Fort
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mikal Willmer with the Asheville Regional Office conducted a review of the Town of Old Fort's DCAR Annual Report on March
4, 2022. This review was conducted in conjunction with the Town's request on January 6, 2022, to rescind DCAR Permit
WQ0011260. The report was received February 14 and additional information was received March 4, 2022.
In 2021, 14.77 DTs of residuals were distributed. The Town plans to send all residuals to the Foothills Landfill moving forward
due to costs. Submitted data for the 2021 monitoring period appear to be in compliance with all permit requirements.
Non-Hazardous Waste Characterization: Completed in 2020 of the most recent permit cycle and appeared to meet
regulatory limits.
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction: PAVR was met by PFRP Pasteurization and alkaline stabilization. All
temperature and pH records were submitted and appeared to meet monitoring requirements.
SAR: The value appears to be calculated incorrectly; however, the true value is lower than reported and under 10.
Based on the most recent site visit to WWTP and the historical compliance with the DCAR permit, the ARO supports the
rescission of Permit WQ0011260.
SAR: The value appears to be calculated incorrectly; however, the true value is lower than reported and under 10.
Based on the most recent site visit to the WWTP and the historical compliance with the DCAR permit, the ARO supports
the rescission of Permit WQ0011260.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 2BDF7A8B-89CA-4A8A-910D-B21364B5D291
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0011260
03/04/2022 Annual Report Review
Town of Old Fort
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application
Distribution and Marketing
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required?
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters?
Are there any GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is a copy of current permit on-site?
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available?
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters?
a. TCLP analysis?
b. SSFA (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)?
Are PAN balances being maintained?
Are PAN balances within permit limits?
Has land application equipment been calibrated?
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization?
Are there pH records for the land application site?
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place?
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary?
Are hauling records available?
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date?
# Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window?
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E (Class A or B)
Class A, all test must be <1000 MPN/dry gram
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D (Class B only)
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class A)
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class B)
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0011260
03/04/2022 Annual Report Review
Town of Old Fort
Routine
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester (MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results
Facility utilizes PFRP pasteurization. See summary for details.Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion
Alkaline Pasteurization (Class A)
Alkaline Stabilization (Class B)
Compost
Drying Beds
Other
See summary for details.Comment:
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