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Home My WebLink AboutNC0023353_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230728United 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 1 2 u 3 I NC0023353 111 121 23/07/25 I17 18 LC] I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I ni I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 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 Dermit Number) 10:OOAM 23/07/25 22/10/01 White Lake WWTP 90 E William St Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Elizabethtown NC 28337 01:OOPM 23/07/25 27/01/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Thomas F Rig sbee/O RC/91 0-862-4800/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Timothy Fleming Frush,PO Box 7250 Elizabeth Town NC 283377250//910-862-4800/9108628686 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules Effluent/Receiving Wate Laboratory 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 DocuSigned by: Chad Turlington E DWR/Division of Water Quality/910-433-3300 Ext.720/ 7/28/2023 CCA0697813D247D... Signature of ManacpfftDArRevjewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Mark Brantley MAA fy/Division of Water Quality/910-433-3300 Ext.727/ 7/31/2023 E4E1A9691DB248E... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO023353 I11 12I 23/07/25 117 18 i c i (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Records and log books were available upon request. A copy of the NPDES permit, annual report and ORC visitation log were all available for review. Calibration records appeared to be properly documented. Laboratory data was reviewed and appeared to be consistent with what was reported on DMR's. There was considerable weedy growth around the lagoon banks. The lagoon banks should be kept mowed. Please also note that this NPDES permit has a requirement that a sludge survey of the lagoon be conducted by 2025. Page# Permit: NCO023353 Owner -Facility: White Lake WWTP Inspection Date: 07/25/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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: 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: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs ■ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO023353 Owner -Facility: White Lake WWTP Inspection Date: 07/25/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 4 Permit: NCO023353 Owner -Facility: White Lake WWTP Inspection Date: 07/25/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 7782-50-5)? 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: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Chlorine and dechlorination cylinders are stored together in an outside shelter. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Page# 5 Permit: NCO023353 Owner -Facility: White Lake WWTP Inspection Date: 07/25/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Lagoons Yes No NA NE Type of lagoons? Aerated # Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1 Are lagoons operated in? Multicell # Is a re -circulation line present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of erosion? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of burrowing animals? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ locations? # If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There was considerable weed growth along the banks of the lagoon. Lagoon bank vegetation should be kept maintained. Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ degrees Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Samples are collected on timed intervals. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NCO023353 Inspection Date: 07/25/2023 Owner -Facility: White Lake WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: Composite samples are collected on timed intervals. Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page#