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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0023299_other (WWMP)_20120620Via Federal Express June 20, 2012 Mr. Corey Basinger North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Re: Wastewater Management Plan NPDES Permit NC0023299 American Residential Communities—Woodlake WWTP 5418 Country Club Road Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina 27406-9537 Dear Mr. Basinger: Apex Companies, LLC (Apex), on behalf of American Residential Communities (ARC), is pleased to provide this Sanitary Sewer System Map pursuant ARC's Wastewater Management dated March 29, 2012. If you have any comments or questions on this submittal, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 799-6390, ext 21. Sincerely, Apex Companies, LLC Jeffrey D. Titus, P.G. Division Manager cc: Dr. Sergei Chernikov—NCDENR / DWQ/ NPDES Ms. Laura Richardson —ARC Attachment Apex companies; LLC ° 136 Fairview Road, Suite 125 - Mooresville, NC 28117 • T 7(34,799.6390 F 704.799.6395 . apexcos.com SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM LAYOUT ARC - WOODLAKE MHC GREENSBORO. NC t'o a Ratkvo • Locations based on historical maps by Hugh Creed Associates, 1988 O Locations based on field collection of GPS points APEX COMPANIES, LLC. MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 200 400 800 1,200 Feet DATE: 6/19/2012 PROJECT NO: 510279.005 DOCUMENT NO: Sanitary Sewer.mxd Weaver, Charles From: Mickey, Mike Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:36 AM To: Weaver, Charles Subject: RE: Wastewater Mgmt Plan for NC0023299 (Woodlake VVWTP) We got one. Mike Mickey Mike.Mickev@NCDENR.gov NC Division of Water Quality 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-4962 FAX: (336) 771-4630 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Weaver, Charles Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 2:47 PM To: Mickey, Mike Cc: Hennessy, John; Basinger, Corey Subject: Wastewater Mgmt Plan for NC0023299 (Woodlake WWTP) Sergei looked over the Wastewater Management Plan submitted by the permittee [as required by their permit renewal]. He said it looked OK — no obvious errors or misstatements. Did the WSRO receive its copy? CHW 1 APEX Via Federal Express March 29, 2012 Mr. Corey Basinger North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 Re: Wastewater Management Plan NPDES Permit NC0023299 American Residential Communities — Woodlake WWTP 5418 Country Club Road Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina 27406-9537 Dear Mr. Basinger: Apex Companies, LLC (Apex), on behalf of American Residential Communities (ARC), is pleased to provide this Wastewater Management Plan pursuant to Condition A. (3) of NPDES Permit NC0023299. If you have any comments or questions on this permit modification request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 799-6390, ext 21. Sincerely, Apex Companies, LLC Jeffrey D. Titus, P.G. Division Manager Cc: Dr. Sergei Chernikov — NCDENR / DWQ/ NPDES Ms. Laura Richardson — ARC Attachment ,`pt x Companies, ',LC DENR-WATER QUALITY POINT SOURCE BRANCH Su r� !looresvm!ie, NC 2 17 T 704.799.6390 • F 704.799 6395 • apexcos.com ATTACHMENT A Wastewater Management Plan APEX WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Woodlake Mobile Home Park 54818 Country Club Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27406 Guilford County March 27, 2012 Apex Job Number: 510279.005 Prepared For: American Residential Communities 5810 Beagle Run Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Prepared By: Apex Companies, LLC 136 Fairview Road, Suite 125 Mooresville, North Carolina 28117 NPDES Permit NC0023299 Effective Date — October 1, 2011 Expires — September 30, 2016 Apex Companies. LLC • 136 Fairview Road, Suite 125 • Mooresville, NO 28117 • T ; ., ..799-6 390 • F 7(.., ..799.6395 apexcos.00m Woodlake Mobile Home Park WWTP March 27, 2012 Wastewater Management Plan Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION 1 OPERATOR INFORMATION 1 WWTP OPERATIONS 1 1. Flow Meter 1 2. Sampler 1 3. Blower 1 4. Primary Electrical Supply 2 5. Equipment O&M Manuals 2 6. Laboratory Process Controls Protocol's 2 7. Chemical Handling and Management Plan 2 8. Emergency Response Plan 2 WWTP MAINTENANCE 2 1. Lift Station Repairs and Upgrades 2 2. PVC Pipe 2 3. Bar Screen / Splitter Box 2 4. Back-up Power Supply (Generator) 3 5. Wash -down Water Supply 3 6. WWTP By-passing 3 7. Sludge / Solids Inventory / Handling 3 8. WWTP Upgrades for Nutrient ( Total Phosphorous & Total Nitrogen) Removal 3 9. Concrete Deterioration 3 10. Air Supply Lines 3 WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 4 1 Operations and Maintenance History 4 2. Proposed Operations and Maintenance Procedures 4 3. Map of the Wastewater Collection System 4 4. Grease Control Program 4 CONCLUSION 4 41%. APEX Woodlake Mobile Home Park WWTP March 27, 2012 Wastewater Management Plan Page 1 DESCRIPTION The current wastewater treatment plant is permitted to treat 0.070 million gallons per day (mgd) and includes the following components: a. Influent Pump Station b. Bar Screen c. Aeration Tanks d. Clarification Tanks e. Aerated Sludge Holding Tank f. Tablet Chlorine Disinfection g. Ultrasonic Flow Meter h. Tablet Dechlorination This facility discharges into an unnamed tributary to the Polecat Creek, currently classified WS- III waters in hydrological unit 03030003 of the Cape Fear River Basin. OPERATOR INFORMATION The WWTP is currently being operated and maintained by Bradley Flynt (Atlantic Environmental Association) (336-587-0330) Wastewater / Grade 4 / #27171 / Expires December 31, 2012 / bradley.flyntgreensboro-nc.gov The collection system is being operated and maintained by Patrick Stanley (336-317-9988) / Collection System / Grade 4 / #990226 / Expires December 31, 2012 / piandtpstanley(c�gmail.com WWTP OPERATIONS 1. Flow Meter An ISCO 4210 flow meter was purchased and installed February 2012. The meter was installed per the manufacturer's requirements and is calibrated annually. The last calibration date was February 2012. The operation and maintenance (O&M) Manuals and Maintenance Schedules are housed onsite in the operations hut. 2. Sampler An ISCO 4700 auto -sampler was purchased and installed December 2011. The sampler is being serviced and maintained per the manufacturers recommendation and is being used on a weekly basis to maintain sampling compliance per the NPDES Permit requirements. The O&M Manuals and Maintenance Schedules are housed onsite in the operations hut. A Certified / Calibrated thermometer is used to monitor the required 4'C sample storage requirements 3. Blower Sutorbilt Blowers were purchased and installed April 2011. Assemblies are inspected, lubricated, and maintained per the manufacturer recommendations of operations and maintenance. The O&M Manuals and Maintenance Schedules are housed onsite in the operations hut. APEX Woodlake Mobile Home Park WWTP March 27, 2012 Wastewater Management Plan Page 2 4. Primary Electrical Supply The primary electrical system was upgraded with new outdoor weather proof equipment on April 2011. The system is scheduled to have a cover installed over the equipment on or before July 1, 2013. 5. Equipment O&M Manuals All equipment O&M Manuals, Specification Sheets, and Operations Data is housed in the operations hut and is reviewed / revised annually during a self-controlled operator / operations review. All review and revisions will be completed on or before July 1, 2003. 6. Laboratory Process Controls Protocol's All compliance laboratory analysis is performed by TriTest. The composite sample is collected in the auto -sampler and submitted to the laboratory per NPDES Permit requirements. Grab samples are collected as required and submitted accordingly. Chain of Custody Sheets and Operations Bench Sheets are housed on -site in the operations hut. 7. Chemical Handling and Management Plan Chemicals used at this facility consist of Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets 70% available chlorine measuring 2 5/8" diameter by 13/16" thick and Dechlorination tablets 35% Sodium Sulfite measuring 2 5/8 by 13/16" thick. The chemicals are stored in the 45 pound containers that they are shipped in. All MSDS sheets are stored in the operations hut. One (1) month's supply of chemical is stored at a time at the facility. The chemicals are transported to the WWTP by the operator as needed. 8. Emergency Response Plan The emergency response plan is based on the operations of an auto -dialer device that is housed at the WWTP. The device is located in the lift station area and is activated by a mechanical float. The high level activation supplies an alert siren, visual strobe light and proceeds to call a list of individuals that has been predetermined by Woodlake management once a high level indication is observed. The float is set to a predetermined height that allows the operator and/or maintenance staff adequate time to arrive at the site before an overflow event has occurred. This system is tested monthly on or before the 15th of each month. WWTP MAINTENANCE 1. Lift Station Repairs and Upgrades This structure has been approved for modifications and building upgrades on or before July 1, 2013. The structure is a 20+ year old facility that is beginning to have roof and wall deterioration. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing upgrades are included with this project. 2. PVC Pipe Schedule 40 PVC pipe is being used to direct the wastewater from the lift station to the bar screen, splitter box, aeration basins, clarifiers and the aerated sludge holding tanks. This pipe is directly exposed to the sun light and is showing signs of weather and stress fractures. Schedule 80 PVC pipe with ultraviolet protection will replace the Schedule 40 pipe and is scheduled to be installed on or before December 31, 2013 3. Bar Screen / Splitter Box This 20+ year old assembly is well beyond the manufacturers recommended life span and is currently in need of replacement. Replacement with a Stainless Steel Splitter Box and a "Muffin APEX Woodlake Mobile Home Park WWTP Wastewater Management Plan March 27, 2012 Page 3 Monster" style grinder / auger assembly is scheduled to be completed on or before December 31, 2013. 4. Back-up Power Supply (Generator) A reliable means of supplying power to the WWTP during power outage events is required per the NPDES Permit. The existing back-up generator is currently not operating efficiently? Woodlake maintenance staff has scheduled the generator to be repaired on or before July 1, 2012. 5. Wash -down Water Supply Currently the frost -free wash down hydrant does not operate properly. This system is required to adequately clean different areas of the WWTP. Woodlake maintenance staff has indicated that this hydrant will be repaired on or before July 1, 2012. 6. WWTP By-passing Currently all avenues that could allow by-passing events to occur within the WWTP are sealed. Operations staff will maintain monthly vigilance of these areas to ensure discharge permit compliance. Monthly inspections will be completed on or before the 1 5th of the month. 7. Sludge / Solids Inventory / Handling Accumulated solids, waste, and debris are removed monthly by a licensed septic hauler and disposed of at the City of Greensboro / IZO Water Reclamation Facility on an as needed basis. The material is catalogued and hauling manifests are maintained at the operations hut. 8. WWTP Upgrades for Nutrient (Total Phosphorous & Total Nitrogen) Removal Currently, the NPDES Permit has not set limits on Total Phosphorous or Total Nitrogen; however, the system is performing analysis of these parameters on a quarterly basis. Preliminary results indicate that the Total Nitrogen analysis range between 2.0 and 6.0 mg/I and the Total Phosphorous analysis range between 0.3 to 2.5 mg/I. Depending on the final effluent limits set for this WWTP treatment processes will be monitored closely by the operator. A final determination of the treatment requirements will be engineered at that time. 9. Concrete Deterioration Several areas of the concrete covers for the aeration tanks, clarification tanks, sludge holding tanks, flow measurement chamber, chlorination, and dechlorination chambers are beginning to deteriorate. Woodlake will begin investigating this situation by obtaining cost estimates from concrete specialist to determine what repair or replacement options are available. This investigation will begin on or before December 31, 2012. 10. Air Supply Lines The metal air supply lines currently supplying air to the aeration basins are leaking and have the potential to interfere with the treatment process by causing reduced Dissolved Oxygen levels in the basins. Woodlake has scheduled to repair / replace these deterioted lines on or before July 1, 2013. APEX Woodlake Mobile Home Park WWTP Wastewater Management Plan March 27, 2012 Page 4 WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 1. Operations and Maintenance History The sewage conveyance system of Woodlake is estimated to be 30+ years old. The system utilizes cast iron pipe ranging in size from four (4) to ten (10) inch. The customer service lines have been found to be either cast iron or PVC ranging in size from three (3) to four (4) inch. Currently, 10% of the sewage conveyance system is pressure jetted annually. The system averages three (3) to four (4) main line blockages and six (6) to eight (8) service line blockages annually. These blockages are removed by the sewage conveyance system operator who owns and operates a jetting machine and a vacuum truck. Response time to complete emergency calls averages 45 minutes. To date no sewage overflow events have exceeded the reporting thresholds. Any area of overflow is cleaned and treated as prescribed by the governing agency. Spill Report Forms are available for review as prescribed by the governing agency. From all indications Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) does not appear to be a major factor with this system. Analysis of the rainfall data and the flow data obtained from the WWTP does not indicate that I & I is a factor. 2. Proposed Operations and Maintenance Procedures Woodlake Management Personnel, in conjunction with the Sewage Conveyance System Operator, have initiated a preventative maintenance program that will include the following: a. Continue Pressure Jetting 10% of the Conveyance System Annually; b. Initiate pressure jetting 10% of the user service line annually; c. Initiate a televising program of the 10% of the conveyance line and user service line pressure jetted annually; d. Televise any conveyance line blockages once the line has been pressure jetted; e. This data will be analyzed annually by a professional wastewater conveyance system design professional to determine the appropriate repair / replacement measures required to eliminate the area as a potential overflow area; and f. The analysis of the televised work will be analyzed annually on or before March 1. 3. Map of the Wastewater Collection System Several Plans from 1971 and 1988 are available; however, several areas of the park are not shown on the plans. Woodlake will complete the required mapping process by July 1, 2012. The map will be revised annually on or before July 1, 2012 moving forward. 4. Grease Control Program Grease Control Education materials will be submitted to the sewage conveyance system users on a bi-annual time frame. The material will be distributed during the first week of January and July. CONCLUSION The Woodlake Mobile Home Park remains committed to maintaining and operating WWT collection and treatment systems that comply with the current NPDES Permit requirements. APEX Woodlake Mobile Home Park WWTP March 27, 2012 Wastewater Management Plan Page 5 We realize that the collection and treatment systems are aging and are in need of professional assessments. Woodlake is taking steps to obtain professional assistance with these matters. Repair / Replacement estimates will be ongoing with a completion schedule estimated to be completed on or before December 31, 2013.