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Home My WebLink AboutNC0089478_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220615 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. June 15, 2022 Paul P Vest Email: pvest@ymcawnc.org SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Camp Watia WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NC0089478 Swain County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Camp Watia WWTP on 6/07/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0089478. 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 Lauren Armeni with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4667 or via email at lauren.armeni@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Lauren Armeni, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche Shannon Raab (Executive Director) Jared Reagan (Property Coordinator) DocuSign Envelope ID: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98 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 NC0089478 22/06/07 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) Camp Watia WWTP 5030 Watia Rd Bryson City NC 28713 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:30AM 22/06/07 17/11/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-586-5588/ Other Facility Data 12:00PM 22/06/07 22/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Paul P Vest,40 N Merrimon Ave Ste 309 Asheville NC 28804//828-251-5909/8282512437 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal 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 Lauren E Armeni 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: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98 6/14/2022 6/15/2022 NPDES yr/mo/day 22/06/07 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Lauren Armeni, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Camp Watia WWTP on June 7, 2022. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0089478. Mark Teague (ORC - Environmental Inc.), Shannon Raab (Executive Director), and Jared Reagan (Property Coordinator) were present and assisted in the inspection. Overall, the facility appeared to be well-maintained and operated. Since the last inspection in 2017, the influent pump station high level audible and visual alarms have been fixed and now work when the float is raised. The following issues were noted at the time of the inspection: 1. Equalization Basin: The high level audible alarm was not working when the float was raised. The visual alarm was working. Mr. Reagan said this issue would be fixed as soon as possible. 2. Effluent Pipe: The effluent pipe could not be accessed during the inspection because the right of way to the outfall was overgrown. Mr. Reagan sent pictures of the pipe and receiving stream on June 13, 2022 after the area was cleared. Access to the effluent pipe needs to be maintained. NC0089478 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98 Permit:NC0089478 Inspection Date:06/07/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Watia 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? Environmental Inc. is in the process of submitting the permit renewal application. The current permit expires on October 31, 2022. 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? Process control parameters include MLSS and DO.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: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98 Permit:NC0089478 Inspection Date:06/07/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Watia 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? Mr. Reagan indicated that a copy of the permit will be printed and kept on site.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? The audible alarm was not working at the time of the inspection. Mr. Reagan stated that they will have this fixed as soon as possible. The blower is set to turn on and off with a timer and is on for a longer period of time during the day. 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) At the time of the inspection, settleability was 28% after 30 minutes.Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98 Permit:NC0089478 Inspection Date:06/07/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Watia WWTP Compliance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Mr. Teague indicated that sludge is wasted from the digester at least once every camp season, sometimes twice if needed. 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) Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?1 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? Mr. Teague indicated that the solids level was recently checked in the chlorine contact chamber and excess solids will be pumped out soon. Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Tablet 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? Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98 Permit:NC0089478 Inspection Date:06/07/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Watia WWTP Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use?2 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? The flow meter was last calibrated on May 31, 2022 by Laboratory Instrument Service.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)? The permit requires grab samples.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? The effluent pipe could not be accessed during the inspection because the right of way to the outfall was overgrown. See summary for details. Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Page#6 DocuSign Envelope ID: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98 Permit:NC0089478 Inspection Date:06/07/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Watia WWTP Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? The generator exercises automatically every Wednesday. Bumgarner Electric maintains the generator yearly. The generator uses propane as fuel and the propane tank is filled as needed. Comment: Page#7 DocuSign Envelope ID: E2B28CCB-C1C4-4A21-968A-D1CE49D69D98