WQ0004230_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230726

DocuSign Envelope ID: 5AODEFBD-El20-404D-9602-68COE8DE11 FC
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0004230 Effective: 07/13/21 Expiration: 12/31/27 Owner : A Place at the Beach III Homeowners
Association Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: A Place at the Beach III WWTP
County: Carteret 1904 E Fort Macon Rd
Region: Wilmington
Atlantic Beach NC 285121011
Contact Person: Dale W Morris
Title: Registered Agent
Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Take US 70 East to Morehead City. Take a right (south) onto Ocean Ridge Road. Turn left onto NC 58 and drive approximately 2
miles. Turn right into the complex (Sea Spray Way).
System Classifications: WW3.,
Primary ORC: Drew Boyd Piner Certification: 1009727 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Donald P Omara
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023 Entry Time 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez DocuSignetd�by.
Secondary Inspector(s): r
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Exit Time: 10:45AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Filters
Use Records
Record Keeping Treatment Influent Pump Station Treatment Disinfection
End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 5AODEFBD-El20-404D-9602-68COE8DE11 FC
Permit: WQ0004230 Owner -Facility: A Place at the Beach III Homeowners Association Inc
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine inspection of A Place at the Beach III WWTF was conducted on July 26, 2023. The purpose of the
evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit
WQ0004230. Don O'Mara was present during the inspection.
This Reciprocating Wetlanda (ReCip) Biological Reactor system is designed to treat 55,000 GPD. Flows reached 43,600
GPD during this July 4th weekend, the height of the summer season. Limited solids are removed from the ReCip cells by
Barnes Environmental before the summer season begins and the settling tank solids are removed by Craven Ag Services
twice a year. There are 2 spare pumps available for the ReCip system.
The aggregate media in the concrete basins of the ReCip system has appeared to have settled over time and removal of
solids throughout the aggregate is limited due to design. A preliminary analysis of wastewater treatment alternatives to
replace the current system was conducted in November 2022, and progress continues to find the best design to meet
compliance limits.
The facility is compliant with Non -Discharge Permit WQ0004230. Please review the comment sections of the inspection
report for more details.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 5AODEFBD-El20-404D-9602-68COE8DE11 FC
Permit: WQ0004230
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023
Owner -Facility: A Place at the Beach III Homeowners Association Inc
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Single Family Drip
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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: No comment.
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
0
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Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are floats/controls operable?
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Are audio and visual alarms available?
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Are audio and visual alarms operational?
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# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry operational?
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❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The pump station is now equiped with an OmniBeacon cellular driven monitoring
system.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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❑ 0❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 5AODEFBD-El20-404D-9602-68COE8DE11 FC
Permit: WQ0004230 Owner -Facility: A Place at the Beach III Homeowners Association Inc
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
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Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The effluent flowmeter was calibrated in May of this year by Delta Systems Environmental.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ 0❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The tertiary filters consists of an eight unit bank of 100 micron pressure filters and an eight unit
bank of 20 micron pressure filters. These filters are backwashed as needed and backwash
wastewater is returned back to the settling tank for treatment.
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
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Is there adequate detention time (> 30 minutes)?
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Is the system properly maintained?
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If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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Is the chlorinator accessible?
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If tablets, are tablets present?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 5AODEFBD-El20-404D-9602-68COE8DE11 FC
Permit: WQ0004230 Owner -Facility: A Place at the Beach III Homeowners Association Inc
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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❑ 0 ❑
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
0
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If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
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# Is it a dual feed system?
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❑ 0 ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: There are 3 UV trains for disinfection. Spare bulbs are on site.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
0
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Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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NDAR?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are application rates adhered to?
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
0
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
0
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 5AODEFBD-El20-404D-9602-68COE8DE11 FC
Permit: WQ0004230 Owner -Facility: A Place at the Beach III Homeowners Association Inc
Inspection Date: 07/26/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Operational and maintenance records were available for review and found to be complete. A
review of records show that MW-1 has had some nitrate exceedances in the past (last one in
11/2021). This well is very close to High -Rate Disposal Field #2 and to the property line.
End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High Rate
Are buffers maintained?
0
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Are any supply wells within the CB?
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Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
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Is municipal water available in the area?
0
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Are GW monitoring wells required?
0
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Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
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Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
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Is a usable green area maintained?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the disposal site acceptable?
0
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Is the distribution equipment acceptable?
0
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Is the disposal site free of ponding?
0
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Is the disposal site free of breakout?
0
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Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.?
0
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Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
0
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Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
0
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Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
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❑ 0 ❑
No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.?
0
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Comment: The 3 high -rate infiltration fields were in good condition and free of vegetation.
Irrigation
equipment was operational and consists of stationary spray heads, not rotary
distributors as
stated in the current permit. The dosing tank high-water alarm was activated and found to be
operational.
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