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Home My WebLink AboutNC0086223_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220401DocuSign Envelope ID: C0F9B216-AF5B-4531-B7CE-7FCAA7124769 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. RISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. April 1, 2022 A. Dale Owen, Owner The Adventure Village & Lodgings: Adventure Village WWTP E-mail: thevillage@comporium.net SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Adventure Village WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086223 Transylvania County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Adventure Village WWTP on 3/31/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086223. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". The following additional items were noted at the time of the inspection: • The facility is showing signs of significant wear due to age. It is recommended that the structural integrity of the facility be evaluated by a qualified professional and rehabilitation or repairs be made as necessary. • The facility owner should consider additional efforts to educate the park residents about reducing or eliminating the use of flushable wipes to reduce maintenance efforts and wear on treatment components. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Ec: LF, Trevor McMinn, ORC Sincerely, DocuSigned by: LtilklogUil A-uwl 082B1105A3CA418.. Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ D_EC� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quelfy I olvtslon of Water Resources Asheville Regional Office 12090 O.S. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, Noah Carolina 28778 828.296.4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: C0F9B216-AF5B-4531-B7CE-7FCAA7124769 United States Environmental Protection Agency E PA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction 1 IN Code I 2 IL NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac I 3 I NC0086223 111 121 22/03/31 117 1810I 19I S I 2011 Type 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII P6 Inspection 671 Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring I 70I Evaluation Rating I 711 B1 1 72 QA I N I 73I 1 I I Reserved 74 71 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) Adventure Village WWTP 15 Adventure Rdg Rd Brevard NC 28712 Entry Time/Date 10:OOAM 22/03/31 Permit Effective Date 21/11/01 Exit Time/Date 12:OOPM 22/03/31 Permit Expiration Date 25/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Trevor Clyde McMinn/ORC/828-691-7191/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted A Dale Owen,15 Adventure Rdg Rd Brevard NC 28712//828-862-5411/8288645412 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Facility Site Review 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 Timothy H Heim DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4665/ p-DocuSigned by: 4/1/2022 '-082B1105A3CA418... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date .[__DocosnedbY4/1/2022 Z3c14- tJt/I.UHtlFt11-1- • EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: C0F9B216-AF5B-4531-B7CE-7FCAA7124769 3I NPDES yr/mo/day N C0086223 I11 121 22/03/31 17 Inspection Type 18LI (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Inspection of the Facility on March 31, 2022. Trevor McMinn (ORC) was present and assisted with the inspection. The facility appeared well operated at the time of the inspection, and in compliance with Permit NC0059905. The following additional items were noted at the time of the inspection: The facility is showing signs of significant wear due to age, examples include degradation of the #1 train clarifier return pipe and structural bracing between the #1 digester and aeration basin. It is recommended that the structural integrity of the facility be evaluated by a qualified professional and rehabilitation or repairs be made as necessary. At the time of the inspection, a significant accumulation of "flushable" wipes were present on the bar screen. The ORC stated that removal of these requires significant regular maintenance effort. Excessive material such as this entering the treatment system can accelerate component wear and damage pumps. The facility owner should consider additional efforts to educate the park residents about reducing or eliminating the use of flushable wipes. Removal of the abandoned effluent pipe noted in the previous inspection has been completed. New blowers and motors were installed for both trains in 2021. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C0F9B216-AF5B-4531-B7CE-7FCAA7124769 Permit: NC0086223 Inspection Date: 03/31/2022 Owner - Facility: Adventure Village WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable II El El El Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility is showing signs of significant wear due to age, examples include degradation of the #1 train clarifier return pipe and structural bracing between the #1 digester and aeration basin. It is recommended that the structural integrity of the facility be evaluated by a qualified professional and rehabilitation or repairs be made as necessary. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ El • El application? Is the facility as described in the permit? • El El El # Are there any special conditions for the permit? El • El El Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • El El El Comment: Bar Screens Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Yes No NA NE • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: At the time of the inspection, a significant accumulation of "flushable" wipes were present on the bar screen. The ORC stated that removal of these requires significant regular maintenance effort. Excessive material such as this entering the treatment system can accelerate component wear and damage pumps. The facility owner should consider additional efforts to educate the park residents about reducing or eliminating the use of flushable wipes. Equalization Basins Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: C0F9B216-AF5B-4531-B7CE-7FCAA7124769 Permit: NC0086223 Inspection Date: 03/31/2022 Owner - Facility: Adventure Village WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Are all pumps present? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? • ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • ❑ El ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? El El • El Are the diffusers operational? • El ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ El El El Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? • El ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? El El El • Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) ❑ El ❑ • Comment: 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) Comment: Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C0F9B216-AF5B-4531-B7CE-7FCAA7124769 Permit: NC0086223 Inspection Date: 03/31/2022 Owner - Facility: Adventure Village WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 4 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: Page# 5