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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0024694_CEI_20230306 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED March 06, 2023 Laurie Ison Aqua North Carolina Inc Emailed to: LTIson@aquaamerica.com SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Bright's Creek Golf Club WWTP Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0024694 Polk County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Bright's Creek Golf Club WWTP on 3/01/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0024694. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Kemp with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at melanie.kemp@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Melanie Kemp, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report EC: LF CC: Ken Deaver, Kace Holdings (ken@kaceinc.com) Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0024694 Effective:06/29/20 Expiration:10/31/24 Owner :Aqua North Carolina Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Polk Asheville Laurie Ison Effective:Expiration:Facility:Bright's Creek Golf Club WWTP Regan Jackson Rd Mill Spring NC 28756 Title:Phone:704-489-9404 Ext.57234Area Manager-Western NC I-26 E to Hwy 74 E. Take Mill Spring Ext (Hwy. 108) to intersection of Hwy 9. Turn lft on 9, next left on Silver Crk Rd for approx. 7 mi. Left on Palmer Rd. to guard house- rt on Deep Gap Rd, then rt on Reagon Jackson Rd to WWTP on left Secondary ORC(s): 704-507-3415Phone:1009371Certification:Rickie DanielsPrimary ORC: SI,WW2,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 03/01/2023 10:30AM 11:30AM Melanie Kemp Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Reclaimed Water Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Treatment Barscreen Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps Storage End Use-Reuse Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Inspection Summary: Melanie Kemp, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Bright's Creek Reclaimed WWTF on March 1, 2023. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with the Permit #WQ0024694. The ORC, Rickie Daniels, with Aqua was available and assisted with the inspection. Bright’s Creek contracts Aqua to maintain the WWTF and associated storage ponds on site. Irrigation activities are managed by the operations staff. A follow-up inspection of the irrigation areas and equipment will be scheduled for a later date. The irrigation equipment likely still needs to be calibrated before the permit expires in 2024. The WWTF was processing minimal flows (4,000-5,000 GPD) at the time of the inspection. Although the total build out is projected to be over 300 lots, just over 30 have been built most of which are part-time or vacation homes. Flows are not projected to increase significantly anytime soon. The two trains are adequate for current flows. Current maximum flow is around 10,000 GPD. All components of the WWTF were inspected including the screen, equalization tanks, aeration basins, clarifiers, digestors, sand filters, mud well, and disinfection chamber. The high-water alarm in the EQ tank was not working during the inspection and should be repaired immediately. The alarms are connected to SCADA. Solids from the digestor are sent to Lake Norman Septic and were last pumped on 2/27/23. Sand filters were working well. Backwash from the mud well to the EQ tank occurs weekly. The UV bulbs need to be cleaned/maintained regularly. Backup bulbs are available to the ORC. Chlorine is available as backup disinfection and one tube was stocked with tablets during the inspection. Generator: The natural gas-powered generator self-tests weekly under load. The primary pump station's generator is also supplied by natural gas. Collection System: Aqua maintains the collection system (one lift station) and provides educational materials for system users via email. The clubhouse does have a restaurant and grease trap, but the ORC reports no major issues with grease coming into the facility. Storage Ponds: Both the 5-day upset and wet weather ponds had adequate freeboard during the inspection. Although the facility rarely needs to route treatment to the 5-day pond, a little bit of water is stored to prevent vegetation from establishing on the bottom of the pond. Effluent exceeding 10 NTUs is automatically diverted; however, effluent that exceeds fecal limits cannot be immediately diverted due to sample processing. Some off-spec water is ultimately routed to the wet weather pond. Vegetation was actively being cleared and maintained around the ponds during the inspection. No major signs of erosion were observed, and the liner appeared to be in adequate condition. Recordkeeping: Calibration logs, bench sheets, data sheets, maintenance logs, and the O&M plan were checked during the inspection. All records were well-kept and in order. Page 2 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Type Yes No NA NE Infiltration System Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Reuse (Quality) Recycle/Reuse Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 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? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? No influent flow meter.Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? 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? Flow meter last calibrated 12/14/2022.Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Page 3 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? Natural gas-powered generator available and maintained by Aqua.Comment: 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? Comment: Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE 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? Blowers have to be cycled to control DO, which is checked weekly from the aeration tank.Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE 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? Comment: Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? Are they operational? Comment: Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? Is the filter media the correct size and type? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? Page 4 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is the clear well free of excessive solids? Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: 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)? 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? 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? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs 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? UV is primary disinfction and chlorine (tablets) are a backup.Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Page 5 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? 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 permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? Comment: End Use-Reuse Yes No NA NE Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site? Are all essential units provided in duplicate? Is an automatically activated standby power source available? Is the equalization capacity adequate? Is aerated flow equalization present? Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months? Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities? Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times? Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit? Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably? Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage? Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use? If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house? Is the cover crop acceptable? Page 6 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Are buffers adequate? Is the site free of ponding/runoff? Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment acceptable? Is the application area free of limiting slopes? How close is the closest water supply well? 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 properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? CB and RB are at the property boundary. WS wells have a documented 100' diameter buffer from the CB. Turbity meter last calibrated 12/30/22. Comment: 5-DAY UPSET POND - Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type?5-day detention pond Storage amount?1283208 Gallons # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment?head of plant Is there a Spill Control Plan? Aerated or Mixed?NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is influent structure acceptable? Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? Is pond lined? Liner Type Full, synthetic Is liner acceptable? Are baffles/curtains acceptable? Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard?2 Feet Feet Actual freeboard?8 Page 7 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? Comment: WET WEATHER STORAGE - Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type?Pond Gallons Storage amount?8152968 # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment?NA-wet weather pond Is there a Spill Control Plan? Aerated or Mixed?NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is influent structure acceptable? Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? Is pond lined? Liner Type Full, synthetic Is liner acceptable? Are baffles/curtains acceptable? Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard?2 Feet Actual freeboard?1.5 Feet Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Page 8 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0024694 03/01/2023 Compliance Evaluation Aqua North Carolina Inc Routine Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? Comment: Page 9 of 9