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Home My WebLink AboutNC0033448_202302CEI_20230308DocuSign Envelope ID: E54EEC2D-45D2-4F8F-BB8D-D83BF1422F4D 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 1 2 u 3 I NC0033448 111 121 23/02/16 I17 18 LC] I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 I 71 I LL -1 I I LJ 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 Dermit Number) 10:OOAM 23/02/16 17/12/01 Valley Creek Apartments WWTP 10894 NC Hwy 105 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Banner Elk NC 28604 12:OOPM 23/02/16 22/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Glenn Burleson/ORC/423-957-9123/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Sandra Carrigan,104 Helen Ct Boone NC 28607H828-892-9848/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Laboratory 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 Patricia Lowery DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9691/ by: 3/8/2023 LDocuSigned �VLCt(A �9�t9 0 Q�� Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: 3/8/2023 - -T. 5,,o r FL "-- 145B49E225C94EA... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: E54EEC2D-45D2-4F8F-BB8D-D83BF1422F4D NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO033448 I11 12I 23/02/16 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On February 16, 2023, Tricia Lowery met with Glen Burleson, ORC, to perform Compliance Evaluation Inspection at Valley Creek Apartments NPDES PERMIT# NC0033448 Glen Burleson assisted and escorted inspector through the facility during the on -site inspection. The attached EPA inspection form detail the areas that were evaluated with their respective comments Areas found to be of concern are: 1. Exposed PVC pipe to treatment facility in addition to the pipe branch from the influent pipe downhill to parking lot. 2. Drive unit is out of service with no back up unit. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: E54EEC2D-45D2-4F8F-BB8D-D83BF1422F4D Permit: NCO033448 Owner -Facility: Valley Creek Apartments WWTP Inspection Date: 02/16/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: New permit is still beinq processed. The treatment plant is tucked to the side of the apartment building with influent PVC pipes exposed coming from apartment building. There is another pipe that branches from the influent pipe before reaching treatment facility. This pipe runs downhill from property and becomes partial buried when it reaches the parking lot of neighboring buildiing. Unsure if this line is plugged or where it leads. Inspector did not see evidence of sewage leak or spill. Asked ORC to inquire with Paul Isenhour. This is a 0.005 mgd facility. Glen Burleson became the ORC of faciilty in June 2022. Facility is operated by WQL Labs (Paul Isenhour) Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Overall the plant is in good condition. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration basin had proper mixture with earthy odor. No excessive foaming. 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? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: E54EEC2D-45D2-4F8F-BB8D-D83BF1422F4D Permit: NCO033448 Owner -Facility: Valley Creek Apartments WWTP Inspection Date: 02/16/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Drive unit recently failed and is out of service. Order has been put in to replace unit. ORC is conducting manual operations until drive unit is replaced. Inspector informed ORC having a replacement on hand is good practice. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Proper chlorination tablets are being used and stored properly. Contact chamber is free of growth with no sludge buildup. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The actual ratio is 2:1. Advised ORC the ratio is appropriate at 1:1. Dechlorination tablets are stored properly and away from chlorine containers. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: No issues found during inspection. 2 Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: E54EEC2D-45D2-4F8F-BB8D-D83BF1422F4D Permit: NC0033448 Inspection Date: 02/16/2023 Upstream / Downstream Sampling Owner -Facility: Valley Creek Apartments WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and sampling location)? Comment: No issues found during inspection. Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page#