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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0024694_CEI_20220411 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED April 11, 2022 Amanda Berger Email: aaberger@aquaamerica.com Aqua North Carolina Inc SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Bright's Creek Golf Club WWTP Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0024694 Polk County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Bright's Creek Golf Club WWTP on 3/22/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0024694. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4686 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist II Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Irrigation Equipment Calibration Ec: LF Ken Deaver, Kace DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0024694 Effective:06/29/20 Expiration:10/31/24 Owner :Aqua North Carolina Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Polk Asheville Laurie Ison Effective:Expiration:Facility:Bright's Creek Golf Club WWTP Regan Jackson Rd Mill Spring NC 28756 Title:Phone:704-489-9404 Ext.57234Area Manager-Western NC I-26 E to Hwy 74 E. Take Mill Spring Ext (Hwy. 108) to intersection of Hwy 9. Turn lft on 9, next left on Silver Crk Rd for approx. 7 mi. Left on Palmer Rd. to guard house- rt on Deep Gap Rd, then rt on Reagon Jackson Rd to WWTP on left Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: SI,WW2,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 03/23/2022 09:30AM 11:00AM Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Reclaimed Water Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Treatment Barscreen Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps Storage End Use-Reuse Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Inspection Summary: Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Bright’s Creek Reclaimed WWTF on March 23, 2022. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with the Permit #WQ0024694 and assess the pond embankment. Since the last inspection, Bright’s Creek has reopened the golf course. The cover crop appears to have improved. Aqua owns and operates the WWTP and has an easement to spray irrigate the golf course. Kace oversees irrigation events for the facility. Bright’s Creek maintains the golf course. Irrigation of the golf course was not observed during the inspection due to heavy rain. A follow-up will be conducted later this year to observe the operation of the irrigation system. The ORC calibrates the turbidimeter and flow meter annually. ADFs have slightly increased. The facility is only averaging 3,500 gpd. No issues reported with treatment and the aeration basin appears to be a healthy color. The system sits below grade and covered by grating. No algal growth observed on the clarifier weir in the active train. Two trains are installed but only one is in use. Generator: The generator self-tests weekly under load. No issues with fuel as it is supplied by natural gas. The primary pump station’s generator is also supplied by natural gas. CS: Aqua maintains the collection system and provides educational material for system users. The clubhouse does have a restaurant and grease trap, but the ORC reports they are not currently using their fryer. No issues reported with grease, rags and debris coming into the facility. Solids Management: Solids were pumped from the facility in February by Lake Norman Septic. Facility requires minimal solids removal due to low flows. Disinfection: ORC maintains at least one chlorine tube in use in addition to the UV system. All bulbs were functional at the time of the inspection. Aqua has discussed installing permanent steps for easier access to the UV banks and chlorinator tubes; however, space is limited. 5-day & Wet Weather Ponds: Both ponds had adequate freeboard during the inspection. ORC reports levels can increase significantly during heavy rain events but has not exceeded freeboard requirements. It is recommended Aqua coordinate with Kace to increase irrigation as needed to avoid the potential for exceeding freeboard during wet weather events. Vegetation is beginning to re-establish on the 5-day pond embankment and no major signs of erosion were noted during the inspection. Off-spec water: Effluent exceeding 10 NTUs is automatically diverted; however, effluent that exceeds fecal limits cannot be immediately diverted due to sample processing. Some off-spec water is ultimately routed to the wet weather pond. Irrigation: As a reminder, the irrigation equipment will need to be calibrated/checked before the end of the permit cycle. If this has already been completed, Kace and/or Aqua should submit the data to the ARO. The golf course has reopened which may affect the irrigation schedule. Division guidance on calibration of irrigation equipment is attached. Total build out is over 300 lots. Currently just over 30 residences built, and most are part-time or vacation homes. Flows are not projected to increase significantly anytime soon. The two trains are adequate for current flows. Page 2 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Type Yes No NA NE Infiltration System Lagoon Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Reuse (Quality) Recycle/Reuse Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) See summary for details.Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE 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 Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? See summary for details.Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Page 3 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? See summary for details.Comment: Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screenings in compliance? Are the bars spaced properly? Is the unit in good condition? No major issues with debris at the facility.Comment: Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? Are Settleometer results acceptable? Is activated sludge an acceptable color? Runs settleability once a week. ORC adjusts aeration with changing temperatures.Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE 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? Comment: Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? Are they operational? Comment: 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? Page 4 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine 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: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Is the system working? 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? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs 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: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE 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? Page 5 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc 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? Comment: End Use-Reuse Yes No NA NE 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? Page 6 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine 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? 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? CB & RB are at the property boundary. WS wells now have a documented 100' diameter buffer from the CB. Comment: 5-DAY UPSET POND - Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type?5-day detention pond Storage amount?1283208 Gallons # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment?head of plant Is there a Spill Control Plan? Aerated or Mixed?NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is influent structure acceptable? Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? Is pond lined? Liner Type Full, synthetic Is liner acceptable? Are baffles/curtains acceptable? Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard?2 Feet Actual freeboard?6 Feet Page 7 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? See summary for details.Comment: WET WEATHER STORAGE - Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type?Pond Gallons Storage amount?8152968 # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment?NA-wet weather pond Is there a Spill Control Plan? Aerated or Mixed?NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is influent structure acceptable? Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? Is pond lined? Liner Type Full, synthetic Is liner acceptable? Are baffles/curtains acceptable? Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard?2 Feet Actual freeboard?4 Feet Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Page 8 of 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2088523F-8256-456E-8D23-92BCE64B3F3B Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? 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