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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0015052_Compliance Report_20230224ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E ROGERS, JR. Director William Galen Freed Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc 113 Duck Woods Dr Southern Shores, NC 27949 NORTH CAROLJ NA arty urwattal Quality February 24, 2023 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Village at Ocean Hill WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0015052 Currituck County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Village at Ocean Hill WWTP on 1/20/2023. This Inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0015052. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the endosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Robert Tankard with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481 or via email at robert.tankard@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Sincerely, Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Washington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Mvth 6'ad Deportment of [a.tr®mi pi.11y I DI.h6nd Waa beuv Ybfe ima hlbd Ora 190 Weith pteliquat Ni I warlabsmatlorth anis ARM 74B444M1 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0015052 SOC: County: Currituck Region: Washington Effective: 03/20/09 Expiration: 02/28/18 Owner : Envlro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Effective: Expiration: Facility: Village at Ocean Hill WWTP 1298 Ponton Ln Contact Person: William Galen Freed Title: President Harbinger NC 279410069 Phone: 252-491-5277 Directions to Facility: US-264E to NC 32 in Pantego, NC 32 to Plymouth, US 64 to Kitty Hawk, Follow NC 12 to Corolla, R onto 1493, Continue onto Ocean Blvd, Continue onto NC 12/Duck Rd, to Ocean Trail, L onto Ponton Lane, R to stay on Ponton Lane, tum R, destination on R System Classifications: SI, WW2, Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Slte Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 01/20/2023 Entry Time 12:30PM Exit Time: 02:OOPM Primary Inspector. Robert B Tankard Secondary Inspector(s): Dwight R Sipe Sarah A Toppen Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent I. Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records ▪ Treatment Filters ▪ Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment ▪ End Use -Infiltration (See attachment summary) Phone : Phone: 252-946-6481 Ext.233 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 1.1 Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent II Treatment 1.1 Record Keeping Treatment Clarifiers II Treatment Flow Measurement • • • • • Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Barscreen Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Disinfection Standby Power Page 1 of 7 Permit: WQ0015052 Owner - Facility: Envlro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 01/20/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Inspection Summary: Site inspection on January 20, 2023 was for a follow up Inspection. Robert Tankard, Sarah Toppen and Randy Sipe with DWR inspected the wwtp with Michele Pharr, contract operator for Environlink and Chuck Bryant with Environlink. The mechanical bar screen was still In need of repair. Chicken wire was being used to screen the influent prior to entry into the eq basin. The eq pumps had been repaired and the alarms worked. The eastem train: The westem side of the aeration basin was working. Alr was not on but asked the operator to tum the air on to the aeration basin and the sludge holding tank. The operator measured the sludge blanket in the clarifier. There was approx. 4.5 feet of sludge. The disinfection system was being used. Could not see If there were tablets In the tubes or not due to safety reasons. The clear well had substantial solids in the basin. The operator backwashed one filter while the inspection was ongoing. The filters never cleared of solids. The operator stated that the backwash was blowing media into the mud well. An evaluation of the filter media must be conducted. Permit has expired and has not been applied fort No lab sheets were available. Operators log had Just been developed that day with back up operator signing the log. Advise the back operator that they could only visit 40 percent of the time and the operator needed to sign the log on his visits. The owner designated the new operator and backup operator on January 18, 2023. Those listed are not part of the contract company. The wwtp generator Is non operational. The wwtp is not secure from the public. The neighbor was using the road and the adjacent property as a park and ride area. The wwtp is not fenced. The westem train was not operational and trees were growing out of the tanks. The high rate infiltration fleld has not been corrected. The wetted acerage does not meet the permit requirements. Also, there were waist high weeds and grass growing in the fields. Also, solids and ponding was observed. The spanlsh mustangs now have access to the spray fleld where manure Is deposited through out the spray area.The irrigation nozzles had been removed where water was being deposited approximately 5 feet around the stand pipe. The residual solids are not meeting 503 requirements when they are hauled off site. Not sure where the solids are being disposed of. Operator Is using Island Septage. The owner is also operating off of an expired permit and has not resubmitted the permit application The facility was considered non -compliant. Page2of7 permit: WO0015052 Owner - Factllty: Envlro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 01/20/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Vlstt: Follow-up T a Yes No NA NE Reuse (Quality) ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Infiltration System 0 Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Drip 0 Activated Sludge Spray, HR Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined In the current permit? III ❑ ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (If no, note below.) • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ I ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ � ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ IN ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ III ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ IN ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ II ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? II ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent flow meter was calibrated on 5/26/22 Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Yes No NA Nk ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 7 Permit: WQ0015052 Owner - Faculty: Envlro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 01/20/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Is generator tested weekly by Interrupting primary power source? ❑ IN 0 ❑ Is generator operable? ❑•❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: The WV TP generator has not worked for some time. Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? ; •❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ 1 0 0 Comment: Operator is using chicken wire to screen influent. Bar screen needs to be replaced. Treatment Activated Sludge Is the aeration mechanism operable? Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? Are Settleometer results acceptable? Is activated sludge an acceptable color? Comment: Treatment Clariflers Are the weirs level? 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? Yes No NA K • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑❑■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑■❑❑ ❑•❑ ❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑•❑❑ ❑•❑ ❑ Comment: The scum system was not operational and had not for some time. The sludge blanket was higher than recommended. Treatment Filters Is the filter media present? Is the filter media the correct size and type? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids? Is the mud well free of excessive solids and fitter media? Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑11 ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 7 permtt: WQ0015052 Owner - Facility: Enviro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 01/20/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Comment: The clear well had substantial solids In the basin. The operator backwashed one filter while the Inspection was ongoing. The filters never cleared of solids. The operator stated that the backwash was blowing media into the mud well, An evaluation of the filter media must be conducted. Treatment Sludge StoragejTreatment Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: The digestor/sludge storage had air but without any pattern. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ O 1.100 ❑ ❑ ❑ Treatment Disinfection yes No NA NE Is the system working? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ❑•❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? MOOD Is the system properly maintained? •❑ ❑ ❑ If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the fan In the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chlorinator accessible? MOOD If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ ❑• Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, Is the UV Intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ W ❑ # Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑•❑ If yes, then Is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - ) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: The contact chamber had solids and floaters. The operator Stated that the Turbidity was at 40 ntus. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ 1 ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present NDMR? ❑•❑ ❑ NDAR? 111100 Are flow rates Tess than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? ❑•❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? •❑ ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 7 pit: WQ0015052 Owner - Facility: Envlro-Tech of North Carolina Inc Inspection Date: 01/20/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Malt Follow-up Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permlttee been free of public complaints In last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • 000 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0110 ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Permit has expired and has not been applied for! No lab sheets were available. Operators log had just been developed that day with back up operator signing the log. Advise the back operator that they Could only visit 40 percent of the time and the operator needed to sign the log on his visits. The owner designated the operator and backup operator on January 18, 2023.. Those listed are not part of the contract company. End Use -Infiltration # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? Are buffers maintained? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? Is municipal water available in the area? Are GW monitoring wells required? Are GW monitoring wells located property w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Is a usable green area maintained? Is the disposal site acceptable? Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Yes No NA NE High Rate ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑-- ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑11❑ O ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 6 of 7 Permit: WQ0015052 Owner - Facility: Envlro-Tech of North Carollna Inc Inspection Date: 01/20/2023 Inspection Type : Compllance Evaluation Reason for Visit Follow-up Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the flelds are property maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? ❑ MI ❑ ❑ No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Sprinkler heads were removed from the irrigation system. Effluent was ponding around the risers. Vegetation has taken over the high rate field. Also, now horses are allowed to access the area and solids are everwhere within the spray area. Page 7 of 7