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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0007026_NOV-2022-PC-0347_20220624DocuSign Envelope ID: 8F5A9F48-9A6E-4DA9-A43A-B97C4C15601F ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS. JR. NORTH CAROLINA Drrrctor Environmental Quality June 24, 2022 CERTIFIED MAIL # 7016 2140 0000 4368 5487 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Christopher Sprenger Sanford Health and Rehabilitation 2702 Farrell Road Sanford, NC 27330 Subject: Notice of Violation & Notice of Intent to Enforce NOV-2022-PC-0347 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Sanford Health and Rehabilitation WWTP Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0007026 Lee County Dear Mr. Sprenger: On June 15, 2022, Cassidy Kurtz from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0007026. During the inspection, the cooperation and assistance of Mr. Randall Jarrell, ORC, and Mr. Skot Hancox, Director of Plant Operations, 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 March 2, 2017 and expired February 28, 2022. The renewal application was received by the Division on April 18, 2022. Randall Jarrell is designated as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Chad Leinbach is designated as backup ORC. Components of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system were observed. The septic tanks are typically pumped annually and were pumped in the spring. The storage pond had plenty of freeboard available. The irrigation field appeared to be in good condition with good vegetative cover and no evidence of ponding or runoff. The grass on the spray fields and surrounding the storage pond is routinely mowed. Each of the 5 sections of the spray field was activated and appeared to overall have good spray patterns and coverage. Monitoring wells MW-1, MW-4, and MW-5 were observed to be secured and well casings appeared to be in good condition. North Carolina Deprnaemr gf$arirotetuatal Quality Division g f %Vasa Rosouroet Raleiat Itagiosal0ffice i 3800 Baran Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 2-;: s 919'91 4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8F5A9F49-9A6E-4DA9-A43A-B97C4C15601F A review of records was conducted during the inspection. Maintenance logs are organized and thorough. NDMR records were available and complete; lab results were available and compared to NDMR forms for June 2021 and March 2022. NDAR and GW-59 records were available and complete. The flow meter was last calibrated August 24, 2021, and the most recent annual representative soils analysis was conducted August 16, 2021. Please continue to ensure the flow meter is calibrated at least once per year (permit condition IV. 3.) and the annual representative soils analysis is conducted for this year (permit condition IV. 12.). The following permit condition violation was observed during the inspection. III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Condition 1 states "The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility." At the time of the inspection, approximately one quarter of the sand filter surface was ponded with wastewater. During the previous inspection conducted by RRO staff in 2020, a violation was generated due to ponding across the whole surface of the sand filter, and no response was received from the facility. Please submit a plan of action for repairing or replacing the sand filter. This facility was found to be non -compliant with permit conditions for failure to properly operate and maintain the treatment system as indicated by the observed ponding on the sand filter, and as a result, this inspection is being issued as a Notice of Violation. You are required to provide a written response with planned actions to return the facility to compliance to this office no later than 30 days after receiving this report. If you have any questions regarding the attached reports, the inspection, or this letter, please contact Cassidy Kurtz at Cassidv.Kurtz ncden ov or (919) 791-4237. Sincerely, DocuBgnad by: EkiA,t,ssa. f . Akain.ut i, 82g10E6AB32144F Vanessa Manuel Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Raleigh Regional Office Attachments: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report CC: Skot Hancox, Randall Jarrell, RRO Files, Laserfiche NontCzrolineDepamsmtofEatuatenmtalQuality! DfthsionofWater Reiman Raleigh Revue Office i 3800 Bann Duwe I Raleigh. Nardi Carolina 27(109 919 .914200 Compliance Inspection Report County: Lee Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Christopher Sprenger Permit: W00007026 Effective: 03/02/17 Expiration: 02128122 Owner : Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Co. SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sanford Health and Rehabilitation 2702 Farrell Rd Sanford NC 27330 Title: Phone: 919-776-9602 Directions to Facility: US 1 South to Farrell Rd. Left on Farrell Rd. Address is 2702. System Classifications: SI, Primary ORC: Randall Craig Jarrell Certification: 23925 Phone: 919-210-2500 Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 06/15/2022 Primary Inspector: Cassidy Kurtz Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 10:30AM Exit Time: 11:45AM Phone: 919-807-6388 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Treatment Lagoons (See attachment summary) ▪ Treatment Record Keeping ▪ End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection Page 1 of 5 Permit: Wo0007026 Owner - Facility: Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Co. Inspection Date: 06/15/2022 Inspection Type : Comp' ana:e Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On June 15, 2022, Cassidy Kurtz from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0007026. During the inspection, the cooperation and assistance of Mr. Randall Jarrell, ORC, and Mr. Skot Hancox, Director of Plant Operations, 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 March 2, 2017 and expired February 28, 2022. The renewal application was received by the Division on April 18, 2022. Randall Jarrell is designated as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and Chad Leinbach is designated as backup ORC. Components of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system were observed. The septic tanks are typically pumped annually and were pumped in the spring. The storage pond had plenty of freeboard available. The irrigation field appeared to be in good condition with good vegetative cover and no evidence of ponding or runoff. The grass on the spray fields and surrounding the storage pond is routinely mowed. Each of the 5 sections of the spray field was activated and appeared to overall have good spray patterns and coverage. Monitoring wells MW-1, MW-4, and MW-5 were observed to be secured and well casings appeared to be in good condition. A review of records was conducted during the inspection. Maintenance logs are organized and thorough. NDMR records were available and complete; lab results were available and compared to NDMR forms for June 2021 and March 2022. NDAF and GW-59 records were available and complete. The flow meter was last calibrated August 24, 2021, and the most recent annual representative soils analysis was conducted August 16, 2021. Please continue to ensure the flow meter is calibrated at least once per year (permit condition IV. 3.) and the annual representative soils analysis is conducted for this year (permit condition IV. 12.). The following permit condition violation was observed during the inspection. III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Condition 1 states "The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility." At the time of the inspection, approximately one quarter of the sand filter surface was ponded with wastewater. During the previous inspection conducted by RRO staff in 2020, a violation was generated due to ponding across the whole surface of the sand filter, and no response was received from the facility. Please submit a plan of action for repairing or replacing the sand filter. This facility was found to be non -compliant with permit conditions for failure to properly operate and maintain the treatment system as indicated by the observed ponding on the sand filter, and as a result, this inspection is being issued as a Notice of Violation. You are required to provide a written response with planned actions to return the facility to compliance to this office no later than 30 days after receiving this report. Page 2 of 5 Permit: WQ0007026 Owner - Facility: Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Co. Inspection Date: 06/15/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR 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: There is ponding on the sandfilter (covering approx. 1/4 of sandfilter surface). 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 Yes No NA NE El El Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑❑ ❑ El El Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ▪ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑■❑ ❑ ❑ WD ▪ ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑.❑ ❑ ❑1❑ ❑ ❑❑• ❑ ❑.❑ ❑ ❑.❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑0❑ Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 5 Permit: W00007026 Owner - Facility: Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Co. Inspection Date: 06/15/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is a copy of current permit available? •❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? •❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? •❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? • 0 0 0 Are flow rates Tess than of permitted flow? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? 000 Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? •❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? 0 0 • 0 Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? 0 0 0 • Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? 0 0 • 0 Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? 0 0 • 0 Are annual soil reports available? •❑ ❑ ❑ # Are PAN records required? 0 0 • 0 # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? 00.0 If so, has it been applied? 00.0 Are operational logs present? • 0 0 0 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? 0 0 • 0 No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? 0 0 • 0 Is the crop cover acceptable? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site condition adequate? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of runoff / ponding? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment present? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment operational? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? • 0 0 ❑ Page 4 of 5 Permit: W00007026 Owner - Facility: Sanford Health and Rehabilitat on Co. Inspection Date: 06/15/2022 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? Comment: ■ ❑❑❑ ❑ D■❑ ❑ ❑ •❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ � ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑IN ❑ Page 5 of 5