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Home My WebLink AboutNC0067342_NOV2014PC0226_20141014Akvx'WF %- NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III Governor Secretary October 8, 2014 RECEIVED /DENR /DWR CERTIFIED MAIL OCT 0 9 2014 RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED 7012 1010 0002 1967 7268 Water Quality James Rice Permitting Section 329 Emma Road Asheville, NC 28806 Subject: Notice of Violation NOV- 2014 -PC -0226 Permit No. NCO067342 Northview MI P WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Rice: On September 16, 2014, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations Section, inspected the subject wastewater treatment and disposal system. You were present and assisted during the inspection. The following items specify the permit conditions that were in violation during the time of the inspection. PROCESS CONTROL MONTHLY REPORT Permit Condition A. (4) states, "The Division is requiring the ORC report the results of the aeration basin, activated sludge, 30- minute Seattleable solids test on a monthly basis. This report shall include, but not be limited to: *Percent of solids (MLSS) which settle after 30 minutes, *The appearance of the floc, *The activated sludge color, *The appearance of ASB foam, *An indication of whether the MLSS is young or old and *If wasting/pumping /removal of excess MLSS is needed. This report should state whether permission to waste /remove excess MLSS is being requested by the Operator. This report is required to be submitted monthly or more frequently if needed and faxed to the attention of [Water Quality Regional Supervisor] 828 - 299 - 7043." Upon review of the facility files, no such Monthly reports have been submitted, nor have any Annual Reports. Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828 - 296 -4500 FAX: 828 - 299 -7043 Internet http: / /portal.nodenr.org/webtwq An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer James Rice Permit #NC0067342 NOV- 2014 -PC -0226 October 8, 2014 Page 2 of 2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Section C 2.states, "The facilities shall be properly operated and maintained at all times." During the inspection, violations of this condition were noted as follows: a) There were solids /sludge throughout the facility b) There were no disinfection tablets in the tubes c) There were no dechlorination tablets in the tubes We also evaluated your collection system and went over the requirements associated with your system. The requirements for your sewerage collection system can be found in 15A NCAC 02T .0403, Permitting By Regulation. You did not have the required documentation to indicate that you are meeting these requirements. I have included a copy of the regulations for your reference. You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violations immediately and to provide the required Process Control Monthly Reports to this office. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Resources who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty - five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143- 215.6A. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Linda Wiggs or me at (828) 296 -4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G. Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Attachments: Inspection Report 2T.0403 Rule cc: ARO Files MSC 1617 - Central Files- Basement NPDES Enforcement Unit G:1WR1WQ1 Buncombe \Wastewater\Minors\North View MI-IP 673421NOV- 2014 -PC -0226. Inspect 9- 2014.doc United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D C 20460 OMB No 2040 -0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report 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 IN 2 15 1 3 I NCO067342 I11 12 14/09/16 17 18 Li 19 L G) 201 211 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I 11 1 1 1 I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 11 1 I I 1 1 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self- Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------- Reserved---- - - - - -- 67 70 71 U 72 U , , I 731 I I 174 751 1 I I I I I I 180 I I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time /Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:30AM 14/09/16 10/12/01 North View Mobile Home Park Exit Time /Date Permit Expiration Date 329 Emma Rd 11:OOAM 14/09/16 15/10/31 Asheville NC 28806 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s) /Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data lIl Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title /Phone and Fax Number Contacted James Rice,329 Emma Rd Asheville NC 28806//828- 253- 0166/8282537803 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & MaintenancE 0 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 Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828- 296 -0500 Ext.46531 -/, r, i in tune of Management Q A Reviewer Agency /Office /Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560 -3 (Rev 9 -94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr /mo /day Inspection Type (Cont.) 31 NCO067342 I11 12I 14109/16 I17 18 1-1 Section D: Summary of Finding /Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Present during the inspection was James Rice (Owner). Onsite and in the ground are new treatment units. These new units have not been plumbed in yet, but Mr. Rice said they would be by the end of November. Once they get online he will clean out the old plant and do repairs needed before putting it back online. The old plant was in operation during the visit and would be considered non - compliant. Every component, all the way to the effluent line, had unacceptable amounts of solids. The effluent line is now directly in the receiving stream. The chlorinator and de- chlorinator tablet tubes were empty. The effluent did appear clear, however without disinfection tablets in place it is unlikley it was compliant. This visit to the WWTP was a cursory inspection. The visit to the MHP was to evaluate how the owner was managing the collection system. The permit has special condition requirements (A.(3) and A.(4))that have not been met. Both are reporting requirements; A. (3) is an Annual Report and A. (4) is a monthly process control report. Page# Permit: NCO067342 Owner - Facility: North View Mobile Home Park Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: There was evidence of debris having been tossed onto the ground. The plant has solids throughout. There is a new plant in the ground that is not operational vet. There are signs of crevices opening up around the new plant Mr. Rice stated the dirt was settling and he would bring in more fill. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfail properly maintained? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The effluent pipe has been altered Previous inspection pictures indicate the effluent pipe used to extend out from the streambank several feet suspended above the creek. The effluent pipe is now turned down and submerged in the creek. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 Is the basin free of dead spots? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the DO level acceptable ?(1.0 to 3.0 mg /1) ❑ ❑ ❑ N Comment: Foam was --50 %, with good color. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short- circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO067342 Owner - Facility: North View Mobile Home Park Type of system ? Tablet 0 Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ❑ ❑ ❑ E Is the overflow clear of excessive solids /pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ E Comment: The round clarifier in use was unacceptable. The items noted above and the solids all throughout the plant indicate problems. De- chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet 0 ❑ Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de- chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Are tablet de- chlorinators operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 0 Comment: There were no tablets in the tubes. Disinfection - Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 0 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de- chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ N Comment: There were no tablets in the tubes and a sludge buildup was apparent at this point of the treatment system. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new E-10 N ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCO067342 Inspection Date: 09/16/2014 Owner - Facility: North View Mobile Home Park Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There are new treatment units in the ground that are not plumbed in vet. The current plant does not have a Dechlorinator Chamber. And since the effluent pipe has been submerged in the creek, it is unclear where effluent samples are obtained. There are two special conditions in this permit. One in particular is for the ORC to send monthly reports to the Asheville Regional Office on his process controls. The reporting requirements are specifically spelled out in A. (3) & (4) of the permit. Page# 5 15A NCAC 02T.0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATION (a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division approved average daily flow less than 200,000 gallons per day are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided the system meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all specific criteria required in this Rule: (1) The sewer system is effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards. (2) A map of the sewer system has been developed and is actively maintained. (3) An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been developed and implemented. (4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system (i.e., remote alarm system) are inspected by the permittee or its representative every day (i.e., 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system are inspected at least once per week. (5) High - priority sewers are inspected by the permittee or its representative at least once every six- months and inspections are documented. (6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire sewer system is conducted at least once per year. (7) Overflows and bypasses are reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice is provided as required by G.S. 143- 215.1C. (8) A Grease Control Program is in place as follows: (A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi- annual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit, if necessary, of grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems. (B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi- annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its representative. (C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A) and (B) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease- related sanitary sewer overflows. (9) Right -of -ways and easements are maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility. (10) Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule for a minimum of three years with exception of the map, which shall be maintained for the life of the system. (b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility where the domestic wastewater contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted. (c) The Director may determine that a collection system should not be deemed to be permitted in accordance with this Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this Subchapter.