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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0035809_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230418DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director John L McDonald Old North State Water Company LLC PO Box 10127 Birmingham, AL 35202-0127 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 26, 2023 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Stateside WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0035809 Onslow County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Stateside WWTP on 4/18/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0035809. 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 Helen Perez with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at helen.perez@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: Toµ 'T�n�l. �cOA, for 7F141E73B6F3456... Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: Chip White — electronic copy Jeff Jarman — electronic copy Upload to Laserfiche D_E QZ� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 910.796.7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 Dr Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources _ Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 oeo.ammemi�m.m o,i� /`� 910.796.7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0035809 SOC: County: Onslow Region: Wilmington Effective: 01/30/23 Expiration: 03/31/30 Owner: Old North State Water Company LLC Effective: Expiration: Facility: Stateside WWTP Gum Branch Rd Contact Person: Sean McMillan Directions to Facility: Jacksonville NC 28540 Title: VP of Busines Development Phone: 205-326-6858 Hwy 17 N to Jacksonville, West on Hwy 258/Hwy 24, right on Rhodestown Bridge Rd., left on Gum Branch Rd., right on Quaker Bridge Rd., take last dirt road on right before creek bridge. System Classifications: WW3, Primary ORC: Jeffrey A Jarman Certification: 13491 Phone: 910-330-8167 Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: WQ0000455 Lewis Farms and Liquid Waste Inc - Lewis Farms and Liquid Waste Class B Residuals Program Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Entry Time 09:OOAM Exit Time: 10:OOAM Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez DLocuSigned l y: Phone: 910-796-7387 Secondary Inspector(s): DocuSigned by: 1 D645B4A39694BE-1 Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Record Keeping Treatment Disinfection Standby Power (See attachment summary) Toµ 'T%4.M 0A, 7F141E73B6F3456_ Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Barscreen Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Page 1 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 Permit: WQ0035809 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A routine compliance inspection of the Stateside WWTF was conducted on April 18, 2023. The purpose of the evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit WQ0035809. Jeff Jarman, Chip White and additional Old North State staff were present during the inspection. This 100,000 gpd Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) plant averaged approximately 48,000 gpd in 2022. Basins #3, #4 and #5 are in operation with an infiltraion capacity of 233,900 gpd. Infiltration Basins #1 and #2 have not yet been constructed. A review of files show no GW-59s being submitted, although the operator stated that the wells have been sampled as required. The non -discharge administrator will need to be contacted to find the best solution for submittal and acceptance of these reports. There have been sporatic Total Nitrogen limit violations and one Total Phosphorus limit violation since startup in August 2019. All of the requested items listed in the last inspection report (March 2021) have been submitted as required. The facility is compliant with Non -Discharge Permit WQ0035809. Please review the comment sections of the inspection report for more details. Page 2 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 Permit: WQ0035809 Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC 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 Spray, HR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ 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: There is no chlorine disinfection system as listed in the permit. The facility uses a UV disinfection system which is also listed in the permit description. 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The influent magnetic flowmeter is used for reporting flow and was calibrated by Delta Systems in March 2023. Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The flowmeter for the groundwater lowering system effluent was calibrated by Delta Systems in March 2023. Page 3 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 Permit: WQ0035809 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The -generator is tested weekly and a complete inspection is performed quarterly by Old North State. 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: The 2mm rotary screen is self cleaning and screenings are collected in a dumpster. 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is activated sludge an acceptable color? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) system currently has 3 stacks of 4 membranes each and room for 2 more stacks when needed. The membranes are cleaned, one at a time with a bleach solution, approximateley 3 times a year. MLSS and DO are monitored for process control . A thick laver of foam was observed in the anoxic tanks during the inspection. This has been mentioned in the start-up report as well. It appears to be normal due to the high MLSS (6000-8000 mg/1). 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Three, 24,000-gal loads of digester solids are removed and hauled by Lewis Farms monthly. 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 Permit: WQ0035809 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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: There are 2 parallel UV units for disinfection. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 64411074-9ABF-4D14-85D7-450FBBA1 EAE9 Permit: WQ0035809 Owner - Facility: Old North State Water Company LLC Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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: The operator stated that the qoundwater monitorinq has been conducted as required, but the GW-59s have not been submitted and accepted. A discussion with the non -discharge administrator on how to best submit these reports will need to occur as soon as possible. End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High Rate Are buffers maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells required? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a usable green area maintained? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the disposal site acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution equipment acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal site free of ponding? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: Basins #3, #4 and #5 all had freeboard above the 2 feet limit. Basin #3 had some berm erosion that will need to be repair Page 6 of 6