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Home My WebLink AboutNC0024805_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210303DocuSign Envelope ID: EAFEF322-04EA-46D3-85B2-EE44ECC3CDBA STA ROY COOPER_ Covemor - Secretary �"`� S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Dlre for EnvixanrhetitalQuality SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. March 1, 2021 Scottie Coggins, ORC - NCDOT E-mail: secoggins@ncdot.gov SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Haywood County Rest Area NPDES WW Permit No. NCO024805 Haywood County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Haywood County Rest Area on 2/24/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0024805. 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 me with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Ec: LF Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: fiKAbfAj (1 U A 082131105A3CA418... Tim Heim P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ NortrDEro rsDepartmentofEnvironmental Quslrty I Division of Water Resources Ashswe Raga ma. Off:ce 12090 V.S. 70 Htghway I Swan nanoa, North Ca wins 23773 223296-4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: EAFEF322-04EA-46D3-85B2-EE44ECC3CDBA 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 2 u 3 I NCO024805 111 121 21/02/24 I17 18 L� ] 19 I s I 201 211IIIII 111111III II III III1 I I IIIII IIIIIIIII II r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I n, I 73 � I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 70 I 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 permit Number) 09:30AM 21/02/24 16/05/01 Haywood County Rest Area Interstate 40 Near NC Tennessee Border Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sylva NC 28779 11:00AM 21/02/24 21/01/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Richard Leo Klocke/ORC/828-631-5595/ Scottie Edward Coggins/ORC/828-631-5592/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted R G Watson,253 Webster Rd Sylva NC 28779/Engineer/919-835-8481/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenar 0 Facility Site Review 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 Timothy H Heim DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4665/ 3/1/2021 E�D—Sil"11 by: 82°1105A3CA418.. Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date °°`"Sig— by 3 / 1/2 021 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: EAFEF322-04EA-46D3-85B2-EE44ECC3CDBA NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO024805 I11 12I 21/02/24 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on February 24, 2021. Scottie Coggins (ORC), Richard Klocke (BORC) and Nathan Franklin were present at the time of the inspection. The system appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection, record keeping appeared thorough and up to date, and staff maintain adequate spare parts and equipment. Staff reported that although flows have decreased to below 10% of normal conditions due to reduced travel from COVID, they have been able to maintain compliance the permit. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: EAFEF322-04EA-46D3-85B2-EE44ECC3CDBA Permit: NCO024805 Owner -Facility: Haywood County Rest Area Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: 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: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: EAFEF322-04EA-46D3-85B2-EE44ECC3CDBA Permit: NCO024805 Owner -Facility: Haywood County Rest Area Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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/I) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: EAFEF322-04EA-46D3-85B2-EE44ECC3CDBA Permit: NC0024805 Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Owner -Facility: Haywood County Rest Area Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5