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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0032016_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220718 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED July 18, 2022 Keith Ginsburg Email: keith@lifestylepropertymanagement.net The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inn SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Rose Hill Plantation WWTP Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0032016 Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Rose Hill Plantation WWTP on 7/15/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0032016. 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 Melanie Kemp with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at melanie.kemp@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Melanie Kemp Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Evaluation Inspection E.c.: LF Cc: Robert Barr – RPB Systems, Inc. DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09 Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0032016 Effective:03/01/22 Expiration:06/30/28 Owner :The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Buncombe Asheville Keith Ginsburg Effective:Expiration:Facility:Rose Hill Plantation WWTP 89 Rose Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 Title:Phone:828-515-4733 From Asheville, follow Hwy. 63 North from Patton Ave. Facility is located on the right approximately 5 miles after Hwy. 63 narrows to two lanes. Secondary ORC(s): 828-251-1900Phone:1010633Certification:Kevin Wayne BryanPrimary ORC: SI,WW2,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 07/15/2022 11:30AM 12:30PM Melanie Kemp Mikal Willmer Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Wastewater Irrigation Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge End Use-Irrigation Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps Storage Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 07/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Inspection Summary: Melanie Kemp and Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Rose Hill WWTF on July 15, 2022. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with Non- Discharge Permit No. WQ0032016. Bob Barr and Kevin Bryan (ORC), with RPB Systems, were present during the inspection. A summary of the comments and recommendations noted during the inspection are below. The items listed during the previous inspection appear to have been corrected. The ORC reported no BOD exceedances recently since the repair and regular maintenance of mixers. The irrigation fields are regularly mowed, and HOA members are walking the drip lines routinely to note any leaks from the system. Treatment system: The equalization tank appears to be working properly. The high-water alarm was tested - the light activated but sound did not. System flow is currently approximately 9,000 gallons – well below capacity. Settleability had last been checked a week prior, at 30%. Sludge was last pumped from the tank on March 25, 2022. The UV treatment system was reported as functional. It is recommended that the ORC keep a supply of backup UV bulbs. The dosing tank alarms were reported as functional. Field application: The aboveground storage tank was reported as being rarely used – freeboard was at 19.75 feet. No issues were reported with the drip irrigation system. The field appeared to be in good condition. Recordkeeping: Lab data including soil fertility analysis was checked and all parameters appear to be within permitted limits. It is recommended that the lab provide crop amendment recommendations in their report, based on soils data. The O&M plan should be reviewed and updated regularly, to reflect current practices by the new owners and operations staff. The listed ORCs need to be updated in the system to Kevin and Bob. It is recommended that the audible alarm for the equalization tank high-water alarm be repaired. Page 2 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 07/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Type Yes No NA NE Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Single Family Spray, LR Lagoon Spray, LR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Activated Sludge Spray, LR Treatment Yes No NA NE 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 Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Date of last calibration: 7/12/2022Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Page 3 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 07/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? The generator had been rebuilt and no issues were reported.Comment: Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? Are Settleometer results acceptable? Is activated sludge an acceptable color? Monitoring settleability consistently - last reading approximately 30%.Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? Are the weirs free of solids and algae? Is the scum removal system operational? Is the scum removal system accessible? Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? No issues reported - sludge is pumped once yearly.Comment: Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? Are they operational? Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE 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? Page 4 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 07/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine 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 lbs 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? Bulbs checked once monthly - no spare bulbs on hand due to supply-chain issues.Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? 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? If so, has it been applied? 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? 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? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? Flow while on site reported at 0.1 gal/min.Comment: End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE Page 5 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 07/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Are buffers adequate? 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? 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? 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? Unsure if the field has been reseeded.Comment: ABOVE GROUND TANK - Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type?Aboveground storage tank Storage amount?250000 Gallons # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment? Is there a Spill Control Plan? Aerated or Mixed?NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is influent structure acceptable? Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? Is pond lined? Liner Type Is liner acceptable? Are baffles/curtains acceptable? Page 6 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 07/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard?2 Feet Actual freeboard?19.75 Feet Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? Open-air AST (for storage) not being used regularly. Mostly contains rainwater.Comment: Page 7 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: D0F73B42-A5D0-4034-9024-35E33129BB09