WQ0002284_Staff Report_20221214

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 5

Date: December 13, 2022

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0002284
Attn: Lauren Plummer Facility name: Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates

From: Robert Tankard
Washington Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: December 2nd, 2022
b. Site visit conducted by: Robert Tankard and Sarah Toppen
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: Idi Matoorah and their contact information: (980) 556 - 6601 ext.
e. Driving directions: Have not changed.

II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: David Pharr Certificate #: 26526 Backup ORC: Michelle Pharr Certificate #:1012441
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain: The design is adequate. The present owner has allowed the system to degrade over time
because of cash flow. The Utilities Commission has designated an Emergency Operator, Carolina Water
Services, to operate and repair the wwtp.
Description of existing facilities: a 350,000 gallon per day (GPD) reclaimed water generation system
consisting of: a manually cleaned influent bar screen; a 140,000 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with
two 243 GPM submersible transfer pumps; a 300 cubic feet per minute (CFM) blower; two 23,985 gallon
anoxic tanks with two submersible transfer pumps and two anoxic mixing pumps; a 2.5 gallon per hour
(GPH) singe head adjustable output peristaltic chemical feed pump (50% sugar solution); a flow splitter box;
two 175,000 gallon coarse bubble aeration basins with four submersible recycle pumps and two 3,000 CFM
blowers; two 31,050 gallon clarifiers; a second flow splitter box; a 61,650 gallon aerated sludge holding
basin with two decant transfer pumps; a 348 square foot (ft2) traveling bridge filter (23 cells) rated at 0.70
GPM/ft2; a 1,750 gallon traveling filter backwash return tank with duplex pumps and audible/visual alarmg; a
turbidimeter; a flow meter; a 3.057 million gallon (MG) lined 5 -day upset pond; a 35,000 gallon 5-day upset
return pump station with duplex pumps and audible/visual alarms; 265,000 kilowat t (kW) backup generator;
and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
Proposed flow: 350,000 gpd
Current permitted flow: 350,000 gpd
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Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No
If no, please explain: Residuals are being handled by OBX Atlantic.
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program: Monitoring wells have been
installed around the storage pond.
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. Old permit had a schedule item to provide waivers and easements.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:

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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A

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III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
I.SCHEDULE 1. This is a condition that Central Office required. Not sure whether it is still
needed. Has not been provided.
I.SCHEDULE 2. Liquid Chlorine system has been installed.
I.SCHEDULE 3. Not needed.
I.SCHEDULE 4.,7..8., 9.,
10. Wells installed.
I.SCHEDULE 5. Not needed.
I.SCHEDULE 6. Not needed.
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:

12/14/2022
12/14/2022
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IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS