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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0002829_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20080314�OF W A.TFgQ Michael F. Easley, Governor ' } G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources > i UG , Coleen H. Sullins, Director - -? Chuck Wakild, PE, Deputy Director l Division of Water Ouality Aquifer Protection Section March 14, 2008 Mr. George E. Goodrich — Managing Partner KDHW WTP, LLC P.O. Office Box 3629 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 SUBJECT: 03/12/2008 Compliance Inspection KDHWWTP, LLC Wastewater Treatment, High Rate Infiltration and Low Rate Reclaimed Infiltration and Irrigation Facilities Permit No: WQ0002829 Dare County Dear Mr. Goodrich: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection form from the inspection conducted on 03/12/2008. The Compliance Inspection was conducted by Don Burke and Allen Clark of the Washington Regional Office. During the inspection the Wastewater Treatment, High Rate Infiltration and Low Rate Reclaimed Infiltration and Irrigation Facilities described in Permit Number WQ0002829 was toured. The inspection included a walk through of the actual treatment process, infiltration ponds, spray beds, various monitoring wells, and a review of various monthly reports and logs. The facility appeared to be operating in compliance in regards to Permit Number WQ0002829 during the inspection. Please refer to the attached inspection summary for additional comments and observations. Many thanks to Dan Terry and Jimmy Blevins for such a complete tour of the system. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 252-948-3845. Sincerely, IS) �" Don Burke, Environmental Specialist DWQ-APS WaRO Cc: Dan Terry (Enviro Tech, P.O. Box 69, Harbinger, NC 27941) APS-LAPCU Central Files W�ZO Files North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orQ One 943 Washington Square Mall Phone (252) 946-6481 NorthCarolina Washington, NC 27889 Fax (252) 975-3716 Naturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0002829 Effective: 06/16/06 Expiration: 05/31/09 Owner: KDHWWTP L L C SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: KDHWWTP County: Dare PO Box 3629 Region: Washington Kill Devil Hills NC 27948 Contact.Person: George E Goodrich Title: Managing Partner Phone: 252-449-8846 Directions to Facility: System Classlflcatlons: Primary ORC: William Galen Freed Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Entry Time: 10:45 AM Primary Inspector: Don Burke Secondary Inspector(s): Allen Clark Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: High -Rate Infiltration Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ■ Treatment Flow ■ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Measurement -Influent Treatment 0 Treatment Barscreen Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Return pumps Storage (See attachment summary) Certification:14856 Phone:252-453-9284 Exit Time: 01:00 PM Phone: Phone: Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Miscellaneous Questions ■ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Treatment Filters Record Keeping End Use -Irrigation ■ Treatment Influent Pump Station End Use -Infiltration ■ Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power Page: 1 Permit: WQ0002829 Owner - Facility: KDHWWTP L L C Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluatlon Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On March 12, 2008, I, Don Burke, and Allen Clark of NCDENR DWQ-APS WaRO, conducted a routine compliance inspection at the KDHWWTP (permit #wg0002829). On site to assist with the inspection was Mr. Dan Terry and Mr. Jimmy Blevins. During the inspection the Wastewater Treatment, High Rate Infiltration and Low Rate Reclaimed Infiltration and Irrigation Facilities described in Permit Number WQ0002829 was toured. The inspection included: *a walk through of the actual treatment process, 'infiltration ponds, "spray beds, *various monitoring wells, .and a review of various monthly reports and logs. The facility is well maintained. The staff are very knowledgeable in regards to the set-up and operation of the system. The facility appeared to be operating in compliance in regards to Permit Number WQ0002829 during the inspection. Don Burke Environmental Specialist DWQ-APS WaRO Page: 2 Permit: W00002829 Owner - Facility: KDHWWTP L L C Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Type Reuse (Quality) Single Family Spray, LR Lagoon Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Recycle/Reuse Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Infiltration System Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Comment: Facility appears to be well maintained and is operating consistently in regards to permit number wg0002829. Treatment Influent Pump Station Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures? Is the general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are floats/controls operable? Are audio and visual alarms available? Are audio and visual alarms operational? # Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? Are SCADA/Telemetry available? Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Reason for Visit: Routine ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE O ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page: 3 Permit: W00002829 Owner - Facility: KDHWWTP L L C Inspection Date: 0311212008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? 0000 Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Calibration date listed as 09/17/2007. Unit is -a Delta System Ultra Mag. Also, at the infiltration pond is a Siemens Sitans FM Magflo Mag5000 flow meter. 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: 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? ■ ❑ O Comment: Dual Bar Screens. Units are usually rotated for use. Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable?_ ■ ❑ 11 ❑ Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? ■ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ■ Page: 4 Permit: WQ0002829 Owner - Facility: KDHWWTP L L C Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 . Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ■ Are Settleometer results acceptable? ■ Is activated sludge an acceptable color? ■ Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? ■ Are the weirs free of solids and algae? ■ 0 Is the scum removal system operatlonal? ■ O Q El Is the scum removal system accessible? ■ O 00 Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ■ ❑ O 11 Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? ■ Comment: Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? ■ Are they operational? ■ Comment: Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? ■ Is the filter media the correct size and type? ■ 0 ❑ 0 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 ❑ El Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ■ Comment: Sand based filter system. Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? ■ Is the aeration pattern even? ■ ❑ 00 If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ■ ❑ 0 0 Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Page: 5 Permit: WQ0002829 Owner - Facility: KDHWWTP L L C Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the system working? ■ 0 ❑ Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ■0 ❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)? ■ Is the system properly maintained? ■ If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Q ■ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ Cl ■ El Is the chlorinator accessible? ■ If tablets, are tablets present? ■ Are the tablets the proper size and type? O Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? ■ Q If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ■ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ■ # Is it a dual feed system? ■ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ ■ 11 If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ■ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000 -) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? ■ ❑ 0 0 Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ■ NDAR? ■ 0 0 Q Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ■ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ■ Q 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? ■ 0 O Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ■ ❑ Page: 6 x Permit: WQ0002829 Owner - Facility: KDHWWTP L L C Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? 0 ■ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ ■ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? o Q ■ O If so, has it been applied? ■ Are operational logs present? ■ ❑ C Are lab sheets available for review? ■ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ■ ❑ O Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? ■ [l Q ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? ■El Q 1) Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ Q Is a copy of the SOC readily available? O a O No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ■ ❑ O Comment: No soil analysis required. End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ■ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? rl ■ Is the crop cover acceptable? ❑ ■ Is the site condition adequate? ■ Is the site free of runoff / ponding? ■ Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ■ Is the application equipment present? ❑ 0 ■ Is the application equipment operational? ■ Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ■ 0 Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? 0 ■ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ■ How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ■ Is municipal water available in the area? ■ Page: 7 Y ,, " Permit: W00002829 Owner - Facility: KDHWWTP L L C Inspection Date: 03/12/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: End Use -Infiltration # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? Are buffers maintained? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? Is municipal water available in the area? Are GW monitoring wells required? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Is a usable green area maintained? Is the disposal site acceptable? Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? Comment: Observed monitoring wells CW-B-1, CW-C, CW-E-1. All were structurally sound, properly identified, and secured with a pad lock. Yes No NA NE High Rate Page: 8