WQ0001284_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220506

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
May 6, 2022
W.T. Barrett Jr., Mayor
Town of Conway
PO Box 365
Conway, NC 27820
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Conway WWTP
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0001284
Northampton County
Dear Mayor Barrett:
On April 20, 2022, Cassidy Kurtz from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance
evaluation inspection of the wastewater irrigation system for the Town of Conway. The purpose
of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -
Discharge Permit No. WQ0001284. During the inspection, the cooperation and assistance of Mr.
Jeffrey Long, ORC and Mr. Tim Turner, Public Works Coordinator was greatly appreciated.
This compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following:
Review of the permit,
Review of ORC logbooks, calibration documentation, non -discharge monitoring reports
(NDMRs), non -discharge application reports (NDARs), and
On -site inspection of the treatment components and spray fields.
The current permit was issued April 10, 2017, and expired March 31, 2022. The renewal
application was received by the Division on March 2, 2022. Currently, Mr. Long is designated
ORC with Mr. Johnny Young as backup ORC.
Components of the wastewater system appeared to be overall well -maintained and operational.
Water in the lagoon was free of floating solids and plenty of freeboard was available. The lagoon
is fenced and secured with a gate. The screen that prevents debris from entering the spray system
from the lagoon was in good condition and screenings are placed into a trash bin. The irrigation
fields appeared to be in good condition with no evidence of ponding or runoff. Fields are a
mixture of trees and grass which varies across all fields; grass on the spray fields and
surrounding the lagoon is routinely mowed. A portion of the spray system (Field C) was
activated and appeared to overall have good spray patterns and coverage. A few spray heads
were not spraying and/or rotating properly. Routine maintenance for the spray heads and mowing
on Fields A, B, and C is to occur within the next couple of weeks; the spray heads on Field D
had just been maintained, and mowing was occurring on Field D during the time of the
inspection. The chlorination equipment appeared to be in good condition.
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NDMR records for 2021-2022 were reviewed. Lab results were compared to NDMR forms for a
couple random months. The facility is monitoring the effluent as required. Please continue to
report all required parameters on the NDMRs.
NDAR forms for 2021-2022 were reviewed. Please ensure 1 2-month floating totals are included
on every NDAR submitted.
Monitoring wells 1 and 3 were observed and appeared to be in good condition. Both of these
wells are secured by a cap that requires a tool to remove, and the concrete pad surrounding the
wells appeared to be in good condition.
If you have any questions about this inspection or this letter, please contact Cassidy Kurtz at
Cassidy.Kurt4ncdenr.gov or [phone].
Sincerely,
DocuSIgnod by:
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Vanessa E. Manuel
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachment: Compliance Inspection Report
CC: RRO Files, Laserfiche
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Permit: WQ0001284
SOC:
County: Northampton
Region: Raleigh
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 0410:17 Expiration: C3/31/22 Owner : Town of Conway
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Conway WWTF
520 Phillips Hill Rd
Conway NC 27820
Contact Person: W Thomas Barrett Title: Mayer Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Highway 158 to Conway. Left onto Hwy 35 (N Church St.). Right on Phillips H II Rd Gravel driveway to plant is on the eft.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Jeffrey Carl Long Certification: 993135 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/20/2022
Primary Inspector: Cassidy Kurtz
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 10:05AM Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
▪ Treatment Lagoons
• Wells
(See attachment summary)
▪ Treatment Record Keeping
▪ End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection
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Permit: W00001284 Owner - Facility:Town of Conway
Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 Inspection Type : Comp iance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On April 20, 2022, Cassidy Kurtz from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the
wastewater irrigation system for the Town of Conway. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0001284. During the inspection, the cooperation and
assistance of Mr. Jeffrey Long, ORC and Mr. Tim Turner, Public Works Coordinator was greatly appreciated.
This compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following:
- Review of the permit,
- Review of ORC logbooks, calibration documentation, non -discharge monitoring reports (NDMRs), non -discharge applicatior
reports (NDARs), and
- On -site inspection of the treatment components and spray fields.
The current permit was issued April 10, 2017, and expired March 31. 2022. The renewal application was received by the
Division on March 2, 2022. Currently, Mr. Long is designated ORC with Mr. Johnny Young as backup ORC.
Components of the wastewater system appeared to be overall well -maintained and operational. Water in the lagoon was free
of floating solids and plenty of freeboard was available. The lagoon is fenced and secured with a gate. The screen that
prevents debris from entering the spray system from the lagoon was in good condition and screenings are placed into a
trash bin. The irrigation fields appeared to be in good condition with no evidence of ponding or runoff Fields are a mixture of
trees and grass which varies across all fields; grass on the spray fields and surrounding the lagoon is routinely mowed. A
portion of the spray system (Field C) was activated and appeared to overall have good spray patterns and coverage. A few
spray heads were not spraying and/or rotating properly Routine maintenance for the spray heads and mowing on Fields A,
B, and C is to occur within the next couple of weeks; the spray heads on Field D had just been maintenance, and mowing
was occurring on Field D during the time of the inspection The chlorination equipment appeared to be in good condition.
NDMR records for 2021-2022 were reviewed- Lab results were compared to NDMR forms for a couple random months. The
facility is monitoring the effluent as required. Please continue to report all required parameters on the NDMRs.
NDAR forms for 2021-2022 were reviewed. Please ensure 12-month floating totals are included on every NDAR submitted.
Monitoring wells 1 and 3 were observed and appeared to be in good condition. Both of these wells are secured by a cap that
requires a tool to remove, and the concrete pad surrounding the wells appeared to be in good condition.
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Permit: WQ0001284 Owner - Facillty:Town of Conway
Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
IQ
Infiltration System
Reuse (Quality)
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, FIR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
Lagoon Spray, 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 )
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
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 ibs 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
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Permit: W00001284 Owner - Facility: Town of Conway
Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a copy of current permit available? MOOD
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? •❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR? •❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? •❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? M000
Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? DOOM
Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
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? DOOM
If so, has it been applied? DODO
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? • 000
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? ❑ ❑ E ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment:
End Use-trrination Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate? IM 0 ❑ Cl
Is the cover crop type specified in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate? •❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff / ponding? MIDOEI
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment operational? • 000
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? •❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0001284 Owner - Facility: Town of Conway
Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
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