WQ0003067_Staff Report_20221007

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Environmental
Quality
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
To: ❑ NPDES Unit ® Non -Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0003067
Attn: Erick Saunders
From: Tyler Benson
Wilmington Regional Office
Facility name: Ocean Bay Villas and Ocean Glenn WWTP
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: April 12, 2022
b. Site visit conducted by: Tyler Benson
c. Inspection report attached? ['Yes or ® No
d. Person contacted: Daniel Fortin and their contact information: 252-393-8720
e. Driving directions: From the intersection of NC-24 and NC-58 in Cape Carteret, continue on NC Highway 58
over the Intracoastal waterway to Emerald Isle and follow NC-58 for 13. 3 miles. The Ocean Bay Villas and
the entrance to the treatment facility will be on the left.
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
ORC: Daniel Fortin Certificate #: 7180 Backup ORC: Robert Howard Certificate #:996013
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities: As described in permit
Proposed flow: 32500 Gallons per day
Current permitted flow: 32500 Gallons per day
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Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
• The dosing tank only has one of two pumps that is operational at the time of inspection
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
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12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ® Yes or ❑ No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
NDMR (2 years):
• Total Ammonia limit exceedance November 2021 (10.6%) and June 2020 (21.3%)
• Fecal limit exceedance in 2-21 (16.2%) and 7-21 (1823%)
• BOD 5-day limit exceedance in 7-22 (6.74%)
GW59 (2 years):
• MW-4 TDS limit exceedance in March 2020 (3.4%)
• MW-3 Total Nitrate limit exceedance in July 2022 (26.9%)
NDAR (2 years): No significant concerns to note.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
n Notice(s) of violation n Currently under SOC n Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
nYes ®NonN/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
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III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non -Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item
Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
5. Recommendation:
Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
n Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
n Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
® Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: ) DoeuSlgned by:
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6. Signature of report preparer: Tyler Benson 06DCAE2DD754468...
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Date: October 6, 2022
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14
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