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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0001664_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230324DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5BO5-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality March 24, 2023 Travis Dupree Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina 130 S Main St Ste 800 Greenville, SC 29601 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Belvedere Plantation WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0001664 Pender County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Belvedere Plantation WWTP on 3/24/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0001664. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please respond in writing to this office within 30 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the following issues listed in the inspection report summary (items 1 — 3). If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Geoff Kegley with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at geoff.kegley@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Cc: Greg Spillman, ORC DWR Laserfiche files Sincerely, EHDocuSigned by- , ullk "C G"I E3ABA14A=C434... Morelia Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources ,./ Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington. North Carolina 26405 910.796,7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5B05-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0001664 Effective: 06/03/21 Expiration: 03/31/26 Owner : Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Belvedere Plantation WWTP County: Pender 128 Fairway Dr Region: Wilmington Hampstead NC 28443 Contact Person: Donna Stegall Directions to Facility: System Classifications: WW3, Primary ORC: Gregory D Spillman Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Title: Admin. Assistant Certification: 1004824 Phone: 704-319-0506 Phone: WQCS00331 Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina - Belvedere Plantation Collection System Inspection Date: 03/24/2023 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:45AM Primary Inspector: Geoff Kegley ocuSigned by: Phone: Secondary Inspector(s): E�D 017E2515D3B417_ Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Barscreen Use Records Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5BO5-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 Permit: WQ0001664 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Inspection Date: 03/24/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A compliance evaluation inspection of the Belvedere WWTF was conducted in order to verify compliance with the existing permit W00001664. Mr. Gregory Spillman (system ORC) assisted with the inspection and was very helpful in assisting during the inspection. The system is permitted for the operation of a 300,000 GPD wastewater treatment facility with disposal via high -rate infiltration basins. Average flows are approximately 125,000 GPD. The facility consists of: • manual bar screen and fine screen • 80,000 gallon flow equalization tank • two 18,729 gallon anaerobic basins • two 26,272 gallon anoxic basins • two 83, 685 gallon aeration basins • two 18,928 gallon anoxic basins • two 3,094 gallon re -aeration basins • 38,089 gallon clarifier • 23,450 gallon clarifier • Traveling bridge tertiary filter • 3,293 gallon mudwell • 8,976 gallon chlorination tank • 60,000 gallon aerobic digester • flow meter; a turbidimeter • auxiliary generator located at the treatment facility • auxiliary generator located at the high -rate infiltration site • lined 1,502,986 gallon storage pond • high -rate infiltration system consisting of three 0. 27 acre high -rate infiltration basins • 568,218 GPD mechanical groundwater lowering system, discharging to adjacent wetland The facility appears to be well operated and maintained. To maintain compliance with the permit, please complete the following items: 1. The groundwater lowering system discharging to the wetland feature was observed during the inspection. Some of this flow seeps back toward infiltration basin A. Some minor earthwork is needed to direct this flow towards wetlands and away from infiltration basin. 2. Corrosion/rust was observed on the inside of the EQ basin and should be repaired. 3. Monitoring wells MW-7 through MW- 10 should be permanently abandoned, per permit schedule 1.1. This should be completed by a North Carolina Certified Well Contractor and a well abandonment record should be submitted. Please review the comment sections of the inspection report for more details. Page 2 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5BO5-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 Permit: WQ0001664 Inspection Date: 03/24/2023 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Reuse (Quality) ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Infiltration System Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: , Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flowmeter last calibrated in January 2023 by Delta Systems. The ISCO effluent sampler had a temperature of 3 degrees celcius. Standby Power Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5BO5-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 Permit: WQ0001664 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Inspection Date: 03/24/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Generators are serviced under contract. During the inspection both generators were tested bV interrupting power and the auto transfer switches and generators worked properly. Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ TOT111711 Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Settleometer results acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is activated sludge an acceptable color? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: DO probe and settleometers used for process control. Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the weirs free of solids and algae? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Clarifiers were in good shape, one is offline due to lower flows Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5BO5-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 Permit: WQ0001664 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Inspection Date: 03/24/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration pattern even? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Sludge removed by Aragona Brothers, approx. 4 loads/month Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Is the system working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the system properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the chlorinator accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ N ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is it a dual feed system? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5BO5-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 Permit: WQ0001664 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Inspection Date: 03/24/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Are operational logs present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Operators loq and maintenance and lab records orqanized and maintained at onsite office. Groundwater monitoring wells at the infiltration basins were locked and in good condition. End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High 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 properly 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? ■❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ ❑❑❑■ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑❑■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 6 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 646DOC4B-5B05-49BB-AF1B-8FB3119EDAE5 Permit: WQ0001664 Owner - Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina Inspection Date: 03/24/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the disposal site free of breakout? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The infiltration basins and surrounding berms appear to be well maintained, are fenced and locked, and vegetative growth in the basins is cleaned out on a regular schedule. Some flow from the groundwater lowering system seeps back toward infiltration basin A. Some earthwork is needed to stop this and to direct this flow towards wetlands and away from infiltration basin. Page 7 of 7