WQ0014046Compliance Evaluation Inspection letter

October 18, 2023
Mike Williford, Mayor
Town of Stovall
PO Box 100
Stovall, NC 27582
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Town of Stovall
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0014046
Granville County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Town of Stovall Wastewater
Treatment Facility (WWTF) on September 13, 2023 by Ms. Dorothy Robson. This inspection was
conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified
in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0014046. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are
provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of an operation/lab building; a septic tank and
effluent pump (STEP) system; an influent flow meter; a 2,530,000 gallon facultative lagoon; a 5,370,000
gallon storage lagoon; an effluent disinfection structure with a 2.4 gallon per hour (GPH) sodium
hypochlorite feed pump and an irrigation pump station with two 340 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps; a
34.71 acre spray irrigation area consisting of eight fields; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and
appurtenances
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1.The permit expires on October 31, 2026. According to the permit Section I. 3. a renewal is to be
submitted by May 4, 2026.
Performance (Section II):
2.The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3.The property of the WWTF has a gate at the entrance and fenced along the adjacent agricultural field.
No issues with unauthorized public access on the property.
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4.Measuring gauges were in good working order and waste levels were recorded properly.
5.Freeboard measurements have not been less than two feet within the current permit cycle.
6.The protective vegetative cover along the berms is well maintained and no erosion was observed.
7.The vegetative cover on the irrigation fields consisted of a fescue crop and was healthy.
8.The spray heads were working appropriately with only a very few spray heads out of service for
repairs.
9.The fields are not irrigated during inclement weather. The fields are only sprayed manually when the
ORC is on site.
10.The facility was lacking a copy of the spill prevention plan (SPP) on-site at the facility. However, at the
time of this letter, the facility has proved DWR with a copy of the plan and has ensured there is a copy
onsite at the facility.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
11.Dale Matthews, ORC, services and maintains the system according to the permit. Monthly reports are
submitted on time and are complete. Various violations have been reported, but Mr. Matthews has
responded quickly and resolved the violations. Please continue to be diligent on the monitoring
and operations of the facility.
Inspections (Section V):
12.Mr. Dale Matthews inspects and maintains the facility effectively. The facility is clean and well
maintained. Please continue to ensure the facility is always well maintained.
General Conditions (Section VI):
13.The facility continues to be maintained by the Town of Stovall and Dale Matthews, ORC and annual fees
have been paid. No enforcements have been reported in the past five years.
14.Division records indicate the required annual fee ($1760 per year) for the period ending October 31,
2023 and due November 3, 2023, has yet to be paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject permit.
Please pay the attached invoice by November 3, 2023
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. No violations were observed at the
time of the inspection. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take
corrective action, then please contact via email at [e-mail] or 919-791-4241.
Sincerely,
Vanessa E Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Invoice (Due 11/3/2023)
Cc: NON-DISCHARGE Laserfiche
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0014046 Effective:01/01/21 Expiration:10/31/26 Owner :Town of Stovall
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Granville
Raleigh
Mike Williford
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Town of Stovall WWTF
7155 Hwy 15 S
Oxford NC 27565
Title:Phone:[phone]Mayor
From Oxford, take Hwy 15 North. ~ 4 miles North of 158 Bypass, turn left on Hillairy Drive. Treatment plant is at the end of the road.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
SI,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
09/13/2023 10:00AM 11:30AM
Dorothy M Robson 919-791-4241
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Wastewater Irrigation
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water
Use Records
Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons
End Use-Irrigation Treatment Influent Pump Station Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Wells
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0014046
09/13/2023 Compliance Evaluation
Town of Stovall
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Town of Stovall Wastewater Treatment
Facility (WWTF)on September 13, 2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non discharge Permit No. WQ0014046. The findings and comments noted
during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of an operation/lab building; a septic tank and effluent pump (STEP)
system; an influent flow meter; a 2,530,000 gallon facultative lagoon; a 5,370,000 gallon storage lagoon; an effluent
disinfection structure with a 2.4 gallon per hour (GPH) sodium hypochlorite feed pump and an irrigation pump station with
two 340 gallon per minute (GPM) pumps; a 34.71 acre spray irrigation area consisting of eight fields; and all associated
piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expires on October 31, 2026. According to the permit Section I. 3. a renewal is to be submitted by May 4,
2026.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3. The property of the WWTF has a gate at the entrance and fenced along the adjacent agricultural field. No issues with
unauthorized public access on the property.
4. Measuring gauges were in good working order and waste levels were recorded properly.
5. Freeboard measurements have not been less than two feet within the current permit cycle.
6. The protective vegetative cover along the berms is well maintained and no erosion was observed.
7. The vegetative cover on the irrigation fields consisted of a fescue crop and was healthy.
8. The spray heads were working appropriately with only a very few spray heads out of service for repairs.
9. The fields are not irrigated during inclement weather. The fields are only sprayed manually when the ORC is on site.
10. The facility was lacking a copy of the spill prevention plan (SPP) on-site at the facility. However, at the time of this letter,
the facility has proved DWR with a copy of the plan and has ensured there is a copy onsite at the facility.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
11. Dale Matthews, ORC, services and maintains the system according to the permit. Monthly reports are submitted on
time and are complete. Various violations have been reported, but Mr. Matthews has responded quickly and resolved the
violations. Please continue to be diligent on the monitoring and operations of the facility.
Inspections (Section V):
12. Mr. Dale Matthews inspects and maintains the facility effectively. The facility is clean and well maintained. Please
continue to ensure the facility is always well maintained.
General Conditions (Section VI):
13.The facility continues to be maintained by the Town of Stovall and Dale Matthews, ORC and annual fees have been paid.
No enforcements have been reported in the past five years.
14.Division records indicate the required annual fee ($1760 per year) for the period ending October 31, 2023 and due
November 3, 2023, has yet to be paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject permit. Please pay the attached invoice by
November 3, 2023
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. No violations were observed at the time of the
inspection.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0014046
09/13/2023 Compliance Evaluation
Town of Stovall
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
Infiltration System
Lagoon Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
Treatment Influent Pump Station Yes No NA NE
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?
No IssuesComment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
No IssuesComment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment: No Issues
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0014046
09/13/2023 Compliance Evaluation
Town of Stovall
Routine
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
No IssuesComment:
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
Is the system properly maintained?
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
Is the chlorinator accessible?
If tablets, are tablets present?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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?
No IssuesComment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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?
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0014046
09/13/2023 Compliance Evaluation
Town of Stovall
Routine
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
Are annual soil reports available?
# Are PAN records required?
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
No IssuesComment:
End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
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?
Is the application equipment operational?
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# 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?
No IssuesComment:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility’s operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Open
*2023PR009184*
Permit Number:WQ0014046
Annual Fee Period:
Granville County
Invoice Date:10/04/2023
Town of Stovall WWTF Due Date:11/03/2023
Annual Fee:$1,760.00
10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024
Town of Stovall
Town of Stovall
PO Box 100
Stovall, NC 27582
2023PR009184Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deq.nc.gov/wq-epayments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6.The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
7. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to [e-mail] or you may also contact the following:
-Non-discharge Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3654 or
-Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698
9. Please verify your facility affiliations using the following link:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/non-discharge-permitting-unit/application
Town of Stovall
Town of Stovall
PO Box 100
Stovall, NC 27582
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:WQ0014046
Annual Fee Period:
Granville County Invoice Date:10/4/2023
Town of Stovall WWTF Due Date:11/3/2023
Annual Fee:$1,760.00
Check Number:
10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024
Open
*2023PR009184*
2023PR009184
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