WQ0000986_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220804

DocuSign Envelope ID: C64BD268-879F-40E7-8CED-25C46D86CEE4
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0000986 Effective: 01/12/18 Expiration: 12/31/22 Owner: Enviracon Utilities Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Island Beach WWTP
County: Carteret 2300 W Fort Macon Rd
Region: Wilmington
Atlantic Beach NC 28512
Contact Person: John H Chapman Title: Vice President Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Located on the north side of NC Hwy. 58, approximately 2.1 miles west of the point where the bridge joins the highway in Atlantic
Beach
System Classifications: WW3.,
Primary ORC: Stanley Earl Buck Certification: 987939 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/04/2022 DfipOyeTkne 11:00AM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector: Brian S West 8/10/2022 Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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DocuSigned by: 8/11/2022
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
Record Keeping
Treatment Disinfection
Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Treatment Filters
Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Clarifiers
End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement
Wells
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C64BD268-879F-40E7-8CED-25C46D86CEE4
Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc
Inspection Date: 08/04/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Inspection as part of permit renewal with Lee Buck; his assistance during the visit is appreciated. Access to all areas of the
system requested during the visit was granted. System improvements as outlined in the existing permit have been
completed and are operational. Engineer's certification for this work date 1/22/19.
One of the existing treatment tanks is bowing outward in the center area of the extended aeration section. Steel beams have
been welded to the top sides of the tank for reinforcement and plans to weld an additional 3 beams during the offseason is
planned. Additional welds have been installed on the end walls of the tank. A structural engineer should inspect and sign off
on the existing and planned reinforcements and determine if additional reinforcment is needed.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C64BD268-879F-40E7-8CED-25C46D86CEE4
Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc
Inspection Date: 08/04/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Single Family Drip
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Infiltration System
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Yes except 5 hp mixers were never installed in the anoxic tank. Plant is meeting nitrogen limits
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment: Meter documented to bevcalibrated annuall
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C64BD268-879F-40E7-8CED-25C46D86CEE4
Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc
Inspection Date: 08/04/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Unit is leased. Auto transfer switch recently replaced and functional
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
0
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Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
0
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Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
0
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Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
0
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Are Settleometer results acceptable?
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Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
0
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Comment: Excessive trash noted in EQ tank. Air transfer/color good in aeration units
Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Recent issue with one of the clarifier return lines caused accumulation of floating solids. ORC
has set up temporary return and is working on permanent fix
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
0
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Is the filter media the correct size and type?
0
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
0
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Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
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❑ 0 ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
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Comment:
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C64BD268-879F-40E7-8CED-25C46D86CEE4
Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc
Inspection Date: 08/04/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible?
0
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If tablets, are tablets present?
0
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
0
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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❑ 0 ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
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❑ 0 ❑
# Is it a dual feed system?
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❑ 0 ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: Operator set up NaOHCI feed to supplement tablet units. Secure loose dosinq
tank pump
to
discharge pipe
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
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Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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NDAR?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are application rates adhered to?
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C64BD268-879F-40E7-8CED-25C46D86CEE4
Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc
Inspection Date: 08/04/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High Rate
Are buffers maintained?
0
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Are any supply wells within the CB?
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Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
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Is municipal water available in the area?
0
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Are GW monitoring wells required?
0
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Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
0
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Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
0
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Is a usable green area maintained?
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Is the disposal site acceptable?
0
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Is the distribution equipment acceptable?
0
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Is the disposal site free of ponding?
0
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Is the disposal site free of breakout?
0
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Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.?
0
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Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
0
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Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
0
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Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
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No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.?
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❑ 0 ❑
Comment: MW4 was demolished during contruction of adjacent Dollar General store,
will be removed form
BIMS. Network of 3 wells for this site is adequate
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