WQ0013398_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231121

DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D96182-05E8-4B19-83E9-0424A22A29C1
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0013398 Effective: 10/21/20 Expiration: 01/31/27 Owner : 904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sandpiper Bay WWTP
County: Brunswick 7407 Hermitage Ln
Region: Wilmington
Sunset Beach NC 28468
Contact Person: Blair C Tanner Title: Corporate Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SI, WW2,
Primary ORC: Sunny Wright Certification: 28813 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Timothy P Tilma 910-579-9120
Related Permits:
WQ0000783 S & B Maintenance Inc - S & B Maintenance Residuals Land Application
Program (D)
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023 Entry Time 09:OOAM Exit Time: 10:30AM
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Primary Inspector: Helen I PerezE1D645B4A39694BE...
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Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Use Records
Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Influent Pump Station Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps End Use -Reuse
Standby Power
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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D96182-05E8-4B19-83E9-0424A22A29C1
Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility:904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine inspection of the Sandpiper Bay WWTP was conducted on November 21, 2023. The purpose of the evaluation was
to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit W00013398.
Sunny Wright, David Wright and Tim Tilma were present during the inspection.
This facility is a 150,000 GPD extended aeration plant that generates reclaimed effluent that is irrigated on the dedicated
fields associated with the Bay Golf Course. Permitted flow of the irrigation system is 306,500 GPD, which corresponds with
the disposal capacity of the current permitted fields. An average of 71,065 GPD of wastewater was treated in October 2023.
A review of records since 2015 shows only two violations; a NOD for TSS exceedances in October 2017 and a NOV for
ammonia exceedance in August 2019.
Continuous progress in repairs has been made or are scheduled since the last inspection. Recently, the facility was
approved to increase the utility rates. Staff indicated that this will help them make more of the necessary repairs and
improvments to the system going forward.
The facility is compliant with Non -Discharge Permit WQ0013398. Please review the comment sections of the inspection
report for more details.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D96182-05E8-4B19-83E9-0424A22A29C1
Permit: WQ0013398
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023
Owner - Facility:904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System
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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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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Single Family Drip
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Reuse (Quality)
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 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the general housekeeping acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are floats/controls operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are audio and visual alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: New pump rails have been installed. Telemetry components are on order and will be installed
as soon as possible. Staff continues to inspect facility daily until the telemetry system is
operable.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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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:
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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D96182-05E8-4B19-83E9-0424A22A29C1
Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility:904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The effluent flow meter, used for reporting, and the turbidity meter was calibrated on 11-27-23
by J. S. Dismuke Co, Inc. and calibration documentation was sent to the inspector.
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: The generator has been repaired since the last inspection and was operable when tested. A
portable generator has been purchased and is available if needed.
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The splitter box is showing signs of corrosion but is still operable.
Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is activated sludge an acceptable color? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The diffusers appear to be operational and providing a thorough mixing in the aeration basins.
There are plans to drain, clean and make any needed repairs when the budget allows.
Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D96182-05E8-4B19-83E9-0424A22A29C1
Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility:904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are the weirs free of solids and algae? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The tertiary filters continue to be manually backwashed. Filter media is on order. An inspection
and any repairs needed will be completed when the media is replaced.
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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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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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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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D96182-05E8-4B19-83E9-0424A22A29C1
Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility:904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000-- )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: The steel function box and piping feeding the tablet chlorinators are showi
corrosion but still operational.
Record Keeping
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?
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?
Comment: No comment.
End Use -Reuse
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site?
Are all essential units provided in duplicate?
Is an automatically activated standby power source available?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: F4D96182-05E8-4B19-83E9-0424A22A29C1
Permit: WQ0013398 Owner - Facility:904 Georgetown Treatment Plant LLC
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the equalization capacity adequate?
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Is aerated flow equalization present?
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Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months?
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Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities?
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Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times?
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Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit?
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Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably?
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Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage?
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Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use?
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If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house?
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Is the cover crop acceptable?
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Are buffers adequate?
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Is the site free of ponding/runoff?
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Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
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Is the application equipment acceptable?
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Is the application area free of limiting slopes?
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How close is the closest water supply well?
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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?
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Are GW monitoring wells required?
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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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: There is a siqn posted at the club house where green fees are paid and information in the
annual resident newsletter on use of reclaimed water. The freeboard in the 5-day upset pond
was —2.5 feet and the storage pond was —4 feet. Since the last inspection, work has been done
on the intake area and berm of the irrigation pond. Vegetation has been cut back to prevent
debris from falling into the pond.
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