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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0024023_Inspection_20220413DocuSign Envelope ID: C90D2D70-1F19-4EE4-8CBF-388A3F6A1E4C ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Michael W Laws Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC PO Box 370 Harkers Island, NC 28531-0370 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 12, 2022 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report West Bay WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0024023 Carteret County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the West Bay WWTP on 4/05/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0024023. 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 Bryan Lievre with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at bryan.lievre@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENT cc: Laserfiche E NORTH CAROI Sincerely, DocuSigned by: '-E3ABA14AC7DC434... Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 910.796,7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: C90D2D70-1F19-4EE4-8CBF-388A3F6A1E4C Compliance Inspection Report Secondary Inspector(s): Permit: WQ0024023 SOC: County: Carteret Region: Wilmington Effective: 08/31/20 Effective: Contact Person: Michael W Laws Directions to Facility: System Classifications: SI, WW2, Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: WQ0028650 WQ0037151 WQ0037851 Expiration: 09/30/26 Expiration: Owner : Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC Facility: West Bay WWTP 146 Westbay Cir Harkers Island NC 28531 Title: Manager Phone: Certification: Phone: Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC Extension Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC Station Inspection Date: 04/05/2022 Entry Time 10:15AM Primary Inspector: Bryan Lievre DocuSigned by: B2r�,an. 11:rv2G 74249ABED37443E... Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Wells (See attachment summary) Treatment - West Bay Subdivision Pressure Sewer - Harkers Island LPSS Sewer Systems - Cape Lookout National Park Pump Exit Time: 11:OOAM Phone: 910-796-7215 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation End Use -Infiltration Page 1 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C90D2D70-1F19-4EE4-8CBF-388A3F6A1E4C Permit: WQ0024023 Owner - Facility: Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC Inspection Date: 04/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine DS Inspection Summary: April 5 r/it,5 A compliance inspection of the West Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) was performed on Mj 5, 2022. The facility is located at 146 West Bay Circle, Harkers Island, Carteret County, North Carolina. The purpose of the inspection was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified within Permit WQ0024023. Access was provided by Mr. Michael Laws prior to the inspection, and although he was not present during the inspection discussions were held with him prior to and after the inspection. The current permit which expires 9/30/2026, provides for a Phase I, 10,080 gallon per day (gpd) wastewater treatment system with high -rate drip infiltration area. The permit also provides for a Phase II, 10,080 gpd wastewater treatment system with high -rate drip infiltration system which has not been installed. According to Mr. Laws, Phase II will not be constructed and Phase I will likely be razed within the next year. An inspection of the system indicated that the system did not appear to have been operational and based on prior inspections, the system does not appear to have ever been placed into operation. Although water was observed within the flow equalization basin, aeration basin and effluent pump tank, the water was likely accumulated rainwater as it was clear and did not have any odor. The chlorine contact chambers were found to have been dry. Wastewater from existing homes on Westbay Circle is reportedly piped to the Harkers Commons WWTP, located at 300 Island Road, Harkers Island. The Harkers Commons WWTP is permitted and regulated by the NC Division of Public Health, On -site Water Protection Branch. A review of monitoring records indicates that the system has not had any violations since the last inspection, which was performed on 7/28/2020. Mr. Laws was reminded that actions should be performed to maintain the system, assuming it is to be used in the future. These activities should include cutting vegetation, making sure all structures remain secure (including monitoring wells) and capable of functioning in the event they are needed in the future - including but not limited to the emergency generator. In addition, Mr. Laws was reminded that activities would be required prior to activating the system, including ensuring there are no breaks in the drip irrigation system, ensuring that flow meters are properly calibrated, providing proof of final certification and contacting the Wilmington Regional Office prior to startup. The facility is generally compliant with the discharge Permit WQ0024023, with the stipulations mentioned above. Please review the comment sections of the inspection report for more details. Page 2 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C90D2D70-1F19-4EE4-8CBF-388A3F6A1E4C Permit: WQ0024023 Owner - Facility: Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC Inspection Date: 04/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Activated Sludge Drip, 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 Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: All structures associated with Phase I of the permit appeared to have been installed, but do not have appeared to have ever operated. End Use -Infiltration # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? Are buffers maintained? 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? Is a usable green area maintained? Is the disposal site acceptable? Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? Yes No NA NE High Rate • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C90D2D70-1F19-4EE4-8CBF-388A3F6A1E4C Permit: WQ0024023 Owner - Facility: Harkers Island Sewer Company LLC Inspection Date: 04/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: Potable water for the area is provided by the Harkers Island Sanitary District, which derives its water from two wells located on the island. All three monitoring wells (i.e. MW-1, MW-2 & MW-3) located in the vicinity of the wastewater treatment plant were inspected during the reent site visit. All monitoring wells were constructed as stick up wells with secure outer covers and concrete pads. Page 4 of 4