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Home My WebLink AboutNC0039446_NOD2021PC0527 & CEI Report_20211215 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. December 15, 2021 Allen Burchell Linville Resorts Inc. Email: alan@eseeola.com SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2021-PC-0527 Permit No. NC0039446 Linville Resorts WWTP Avery County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Linville Resorts WWTP on November 23, 2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0039446. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following deficiency(s) was noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Sampling Flow proportional sampling is not being performed as required. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these deficiencies and address the causes of non-compliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie Williams with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche, Bobby Rowe (ORC) DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency 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 Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 N 52 NC0039446 21/11/23 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Linville Resorts WWTP 11 Linville Ave Linville NC 28646 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:00AM 21/11/23 20/03/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 11:30AM 21/11/23 25/01/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Allen Burchell,PO Box 99 Linville NC 286460099//828-733-4311/8287333227 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Stephanie A Williams DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E 12/15/2021 12/15/2021 NPDES yr/mo/day 21/11/23 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Stephanie Williams, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Linville Resorts Wastewater Treatment Plant on November 23, 2021. This inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with permit no. NC0039446. Bobby Rowe (ORC) was present during the inspection. The facility consists of a manual influent bar screen followed by an influent pump station and splitter box. Two-thirds of the flow is directed to a single flow equalization basin that serves trains one and two, and one-third of the flow is directed to the flow equalization basin that serves train three. The flow is treated equally between three separate trains that operate in parallel, each consisting of an aeration basin and clarifier. The flows from trains one and two are chlorinated together and the flow from train three is chlorinated separately. The flows then combine for simultaneous dechlorination and discharge into the Linville River. Initially, the plant only consisted of two trains. The third train was added after the initial build. The equalization basin contained a moderate amount of grease buildup on the surface. Pumping has been scheduled to remove the grease. At the time of the inspection no backup ORC was designated. An operator designation form was submitted following the inspection. The following violation was noted during the inspection: 1. Flow proportional sampling is not being performed as required. Composite samples are being taken on time-based intervals; however, the permit requires flow proportional composite sampling. NC0039446 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E Permit:NC0039446 Inspection Date:11/23/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Linville Resorts WWTP Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? The current permit expires on 1/31/2025.Comment: 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 Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Parameters analyzed include DO, pH, temperature, and settleability.Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain-of-custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E Permit:NC0039446 Inspection Date:11/23/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Linville Resorts WWTP Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE 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? Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? The floats had a moderate buildup of grease and should be kept clean to maintain proper function. Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E Permit:NC0039446 Inspection Date:11/23/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Linville Resorts WWTP Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE There was moderate grease buildup in the EQ basins. See summary for details.Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin’s surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/l) The 30-minute settleability was measured at 57% in aeration basin 1 and 58% in aeration basin 2. Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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 ¼ of the sidewall depth) Clarifier 2 had a 5-foot blanket and 6 feet of clear supernatant in a 14-foot clarifier. Clarifier 3 had a 6-foot blanket and 1.5 feet of clear supernatant in an 11-foot clarifier. Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?3 Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E Permit:NC0039446 Inspection Date:11/23/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Linville Resorts WWTP Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE 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: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Page#6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E Permit:NC0039446 Inspection Date:11/23/2021 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Linville Resorts WWTP Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Flow proportional sampling is not being performed as required. See summary for details. Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Page#7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 230AC052-01FD-45F6-9330-8B201EED009E