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Home My WebLink AboutNC0004944_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231004ROY COOPER Cwernvr ELIZABETH S. BISER Secmrory RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Leah Weiss SDC 26 WWTP LLC 7401 Statesville Blvd Salisbury, NC 28145 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permit No. NC0004944 Edge Water Treating, LLC Rowan County Leah Weiss: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 4, 2023 The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) of the subject wastewater treatment facility on September 29, 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. NC0004944. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please note that during the subject inspection, Woody vegetation was noted growing on lagoon earthen berms. This vegetation should be removed to prevent root intrusion into earthen berms resulting in seeps and possible failure of earthen berms. If you should have any questions regarding this inspection, please do not hesitate to contact Roberto Scheller with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or via email at roberto.scheller@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: CA 58 27DF9ACF80431: forAndrew H. Pitner P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office D VPNorth Ca 11Deparm—ofErnlronm —1 Qwifty I { wialun of Water Resources Moaresvllle Regional Ofllcef 6l0East Center A--.5u8e301 I Mnore Ak,N-1,Carob.28115 -u a 704.663.1699 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 1 2 u 3 I NC0004944 111 121 23/09/29 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 n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701� I 711 L LJ L -1 I I 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) 03:OOPM 23/09/29 19/05/01 Edge Water Treating, LLC 7401 Statesville Blvd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Salisbury NC 28145 04:05PM 23/09/29 22/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Kimberly Dawn Holt/ORC/980-202-2377/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Chris Santoro,7401 Statesville Blvd Salisbury NC 28145//804-833-1279/ 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 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 Sig nat 0d hjjaWe or(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roberto SchellerLrb V 6 S&kutr DWR/MRO WQ/707-235-2204/ 10/3/2023 91C2A007838943E... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 10/4/2023 Brandy rDocuSigned by: Cost WR/MRO WQ/704-235-2185/ EPA Form 3560-3�R V1 -V4r} fious editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NC0004944 I11 12I 23/09/29 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) NPDES Permit NC0004944 is for the continued operation of a 2.304 MGD activated -sludge WWTP. The treatment system discharges into North Second Creek, Class C Waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. Woody vegetation on berms of lagoons should be removed from off berms to prevent root intrusion and failure of berms. Page# Permit: NC0004944 Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC Inspection Date: 09/29/2023 Inspection Type: 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: 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0004944 Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC Inspection Date: 09/29/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Aeration basins and secondary clarifiers out of service. Laqoons are beinq used for treatment of sanitary sewer from off site only. Lagoons Yes No NA NE Type of lagoons? Facultative # Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 4 Are lagoons operated in? Series # Is a re -circulation line present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of erosion? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Woody vegetation should be removed from off berms of lagoons. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0004944 Owner - Facility: Edge Water Treating, LLC Inspection Date: 09/29/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE # Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Page# 5