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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0005763_CEIARR_20220425 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED April 25, 2022 Daniel Manring Email: dmanring@twsanc.us Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Annual Report Review 2021 Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority DCAR Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0005763 Jackson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority’s DCAR Annual Report on 4/25/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0005763. 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 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 Ec: LF Stan Bryson, ORC DocuSign Envelope ID: C54A5B5C-DFC8-4FEE-8C11-5ABF9A0C72BB Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0005763 Effective:08/01/19 Expiration:09/30/24 Owner :Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Jackson Asheville Daniel Manring Effective:Expiration:Facility:Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority DCAR 1871 N River Rd Sylva NC 28779 Title:Phone:828-586-5189 Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0063321 Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority - TWSA Plant #3 NC0087602 Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority - Whittier WWTP NC0020214 Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority - TWSA WWTP#2 NC0039578 Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority - Jackson County WWTP Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 04/25/2022 07:30AM 09:00AM 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) Page 1 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C54A5B5C-DFC8-4FEE-8C11-5ABF9A0C72BB Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005763 04/25/2022 Annual Report Review Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority Routine Inspection Summary: Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a review of TWSA’s DCAR Annual Report on April 25, 2022. This review was conducted to determine whether the facility processed and monitored all residuals in compliance with Permit No. WQ0005763. TWSA distributed approximately 238.5 dry tons to the public in 2021. Please record the calculated dry tons and not wet tons on the Annual Distribution and Marketing Summary Form. Permit monitoring frequency requirements are based on Dry Tons. TWSA was only required to sample annually based on the amount distributed. Quarterly samples were collected. Non-hazardous waste characterization is required annually: All values appear to meet regulatory requirements. Pathogen Reduction (PR): PR is met via fecal coliform density reduction below 1,000 MPN/gram and PFRP Heat Drying. TWSA had two excursions from the reduction requirement in April and May; however, the product distributed at the beginning of April was distributed based on the compliant February fecal results. Facility resampled before distributing any additional residuals to the public. Results were compliant for the remainder of the year. All product temperatures appeared to be >80°C during the dryer run as required by PFRP Heat Drying. Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR): Facility meets Pathogen Reduction requirement via VAR method-Drying of Unstabilized Residuals. %TS of final product appears to be >90%. Metals, Nutrients & Pollutants of Concern: Required frequency is based on tons distributed. Facility distributed <319 dry tons of residuals in 2021 which required annual sampling. Pollutants of concern appeared to be less than ceiling and monthly concentration limits outlined in Section II.4 of the permit. Parameters listed in Section IV.3 were sampled and analyzed. SAR values were less than 10. Page 2 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C54A5B5C-DFC8-4FEE-8C11-5ABF9A0C72BB Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005763 04/25/2022 Annual Report Review Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority 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? Class A product distributed to public for various uses.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) Page 3 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C54A5B5C-DFC8-4FEE-8C11-5ABF9A0C72BB Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0005763 04/25/2022 Annual Report Review Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority Routine e. Time/Temp on: Digester (MCRT) Compost Class A lime stabilization f. Volatile Solids Calculations g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results Utilize PFRP Heat Drying and drying of unstabilized residuals.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 utilize heat dryer.Comment: Page 4 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C54A5B5C-DFC8-4FEE-8C11-5ABF9A0C72BB