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Home My WebLink AboutNC0033430_CEI_20230623 ad SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARDCOPY WILL BE MAILED June 27, 2023 Lori Zeligman Camp Judaea Email: Lori@campjudaea.org SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Camp Judaea WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NC0033430 Henderson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Camp Judaea WWTP on 6/23/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0033430. 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 Daniel Boss with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at daniel.boss@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENT: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche DocuSign Envelope ID: DF0E2D08-8F4C-40F7-8613-C9FDC566C1EC EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 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 N 52 NC0033430 23/06/23 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Camp Judaea WWTP US Hwy 64 E Hendersonville NC 28792 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:00AM 23/06/23 20/12/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Kevin C White/ORC/828-289-2165/ Other Facility Data 11:40AM 23/06/23 25/11/30 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Ari Kurtz,1996 Cliff Vly Wayste Atlanta GA 30329//404-634-7883/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Sludge Handling Disposal Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Mara G Chamlee DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Rachel Rose DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Daniel J Boss DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4658/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: DF0E2D08-8F4C-40F7-8613-C9FDC566C1EC 7/7/2023 7/7/2023 NPDES yr/mo/day 23/06/23 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On 6/23/2023, Mara Chamlee, Rachel Rose, and I (Daniel Boss) met with Kevin White (ORC) for a compliance evaluation inspection of the Camp Judea WWTP. The outfall pipe for the facility has been extended and an effluent sampling port has been installed. This facility only operates for about 2 months per year. Mr. White keep the air on to the aeration basins for 15 min per hour when the camp is shut down. At the facility start up every season, Mr. White has half of the activated sludge pumped out of the basins to adjust the sludge age. The camp has a new dining hall with a grease trap, which Mr. White says has improved the wastewater treatment. Overall the WWTP appeared to be functioning well and the effluent was free of visible solids. NC0033430 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: DF0E2D08-8F4C-40F7-8613-C9FDC566C1EC Permit:NC0033430 Inspection Date:06/23/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Judaea WWTP Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: DF0E2D08-8F4C-40F7-8613-C9FDC566C1EC Permit:NC0033430 Inspection Date:06/23/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Judaea WWTP 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? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin’s surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/l) The settleable solids in the aeration basins measured 58% and 74%.Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately ¼ of the sidewall depth) Sludge blankets measured 3 ft of 8ft depth, and 5 ft of 9 ft depth.Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: DF0E2D08-8F4C-40F7-8613-C9FDC566C1EC Permit:NC0033430 Inspection Date:06/23/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Camp Judaea WWTP Compliance Evaluation Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use?2 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: DF0E2D08-8F4C-40F7-8613-C9FDC566C1EC