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Home My WebLink AboutNC0085952_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230203DocuSign Envelope ID: 49AA53DD-64BB-4FDE-A4CB-A727DAF6B3BD ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. RISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. February 3, 2023 Georgette Cue T A Operating LLC Email: perostore.ta211@tatravelcenters.com SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Candler Travel Center NPDES WW Permit No. NC0085952 Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Candler Travel Center on 1/31/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0085952. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". • This facility is showing significant age as evidenced by wear and tear of components, corrosion of structural steel and other visible indicators and may be nearing the end of its service like. A qualified professional should evaluate the facility for rehabilitation or replacement of major components. • The outfall is difficult to access and visualize and involves steep and slippery terrain and thick briars. Maintain access to the outfall for sampling and future inspections. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Ec: LF, JoeDavid Hall, ORC Sincerely, DocuSigned by: 11I 6 tk6144 082B1105A3CA418... Tim Heim P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Worth Carolina Department of Environmental Dualhy I Division of Water Resources Ashevllk Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28776 62a296.4.0C DocuSign Envelope ID: 49AA53DD-64BB-4FDE-A4CB-A727DAF6B3BD United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 1 IN I 2 IL I 3 I NC0085952 111 121 23/01/31 117 Type 1810I IIIIIIIIIII Inspector Fac Type 19I S I 2011 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIII P6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 I 70I I 711 172 I N I 73I 1 74 71 I I I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Candler Travel Center 153 Wiggins Rd Candler NC 28715 Entry Time/Date 12:OOPM 23/01/31 Permit Effective Date 21/05/01 Exit Time/Date 01:OOPM 23/01/31 Permit Expiration Date 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Joedavid Matthew Hall/ORC/828-586-5588/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Georgette Cue,153 Wiggins Rd Candler NC 28715//828-665-1156/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate 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 Timothy H Heim DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4665/ 2/3/2023 �DocuSigned by: 601,1 `eeLe I 16.31,A3M116... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date D S'g Cby 2/3/2023 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 49AA53DD-64BB-4FDE-A4CB-A727DAF6B3BD 31 NPDES yr/mo/day NC0085952 111 121 23/01/31 I17 Inspection Type 18LI (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office (ARO) performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the facility on January 31st, 2023. JoeDavid Hall (ORC — Environmental Inc.) was present and assisted with the inspection. The facility appeared in compliance with Permit NC0085952 at the time of the inspection. The following additional items were noted at the time of the inspection: This facility is showing significant age as evidenced by wear and tear of components, corrosion of structural steel and other visible indicators and may be nearing the end of its service like. A qualified professional should evaluate the facility for rehabilitation or replacement of major components. The outfall is difficult to access and visualize and involves steep and slippery terrain and thick briars. Maintain access to the outfall for sampling and future inspections. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 49AA53DD-64BB-4FDE-A4CB-A727DAF6B3BD Permit: NC0085952 Inspection Date: 01/31/2023 Owner - Facility: Candler Travel Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable II El El El Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new El ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? • El El El # Are there any special conditions for the permit? El • El El Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual • b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? • El ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • El ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ El • ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 49AA53DD-64BB-4FDE-A4CB-A727DAF6B3BD Permit: NC0085952 Inspection Date: 01/31/2023 Owner - Facility: Candler Travel Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) Comment: Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) Comment: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ II El El El Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ El El Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ El ❑ • Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ El El El Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? El El El • Comment: De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Yes No NA NE Tablet ❑ ❑ • ❑ ▪ I=1 El El Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 49AA53DD-64BB-4FDE-A4CB-A727DAF6B3BD Permit: NC0085952 Inspection Date: 01/31/2023 Owner - Facility: Candler Travel Center Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE II ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: The outfall is difficult to access and visualize and involves steep and slippery terrain and thick briars. Maintain access to the outfall for sampling and future inspections. Page# 5