WQ0000224_Inspection_20230809

DocuSign Envelope ID: B1750B3D-378B-4627-AB6A-E50FC2E8DFOF
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0000224 Effective: 01/20/22 Expiration: 07/31/28 Owner: Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Point Emerald Villas WWTP
County: Carteret 10300 Coast Guard Rd
Region: Wilmington
Emerald Isle NC 28594
Contact Person: Jaye Spring
Directions to Facility:
Title:
Phone: [phone]
Located on the western end of Bogue Banks on the south side of Coast Guard Road approximately 1.8 miles west of the stoplight
on Salter Path Road
System Classifications: WW2,
Primary ORC: Robert C Howard Certification: 996013 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/09/2023 Entry Time 02:OOPM Exit Time: 04:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Morella Sanchez -King Phone: [phone]
DOCUSigned by:
Secondary Inspector(s): E
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
Treatment Filters
Treatment Influent Pump Station
End Use -Infiltration
Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Flow Measurement Treatment Return pumps
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B1750B3D-378B-4627-AB6A-E50FC2E8DFOF
Permit: WQ0000224 Owner - Facility: Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
Inspection Date: 08/09/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine compliance evaluation was conducted on August 9, 2023, by Morella Sanchez King with the Wilmington Regional
Office, DWR Water Quality Regional Operations Section. The Division appreciates the assistance provided by Mr. Dan
Fortin, Robert Howard, Kevin Stanley, and David Kane.
The purpose of the evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the requirements of permit
WQ0000224.
Permit: A new permit was issued on January 20, 2022. Please read the permit carefully since some conditions may have
been added or modified.
Permit component description is in accordance with components on site.
Permitted flow: 52,950 gpd
Average flow: —5,000 gpd
Response to previous inspection requests: The 2021 inspection reported indicated that the generator on site had been
inoperable for 3-4 months. A new generator was ordered and has been installed and in operation. The generator was
exercised during inspection and performed satisfactorily.
Performance Standards:
1) Groundwater monitoring reports (GW59): There have been recurrent exceedances of TOC in monitoring well #4
(November 2021, March 2022, July 2022, March 2023). MW-4 is distant from the effluent application sites (rotary distributor
field and low-pressure subsurface system) and in proximity to a roadside ditch that runs parallel to Coast Guard Dr. This
location, near the road, might be the cause of the recurrent TOC exceedances. However, MW-4 can serve as a background
well given its distance to the disposal sites, away from the influence of the WWTP operation.
2) Non -Discharge monitoring reports (NDMR): The facility has not been issued notices (NOD or NOV's) since 2017. There
was a fecal coliform daily max exceedance in June 22 with no violation of the parameter for the month. No notice was
issued.
3) Operation of the Facility: DWR commends the work of the operators to keep the effluent limits in compliance with
Attachment A requirements (see item 2, above).
4) Maintenance: Several areas of the facility need repairs because of the advanced state of deterioration and corrosion
which in some areas represents a safety hazard for operators, inspectors, and any visitors. This is a violation of the permit
PERFORMANCE STANDARD (11.1) whose description prevents facility failure from lack of maintenance. The facility is
required to have an Operation and Maintenance Plan indicating the maintenance schedule of the entire structure of the
facility (OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS (111.1) The enclosed photos evidence that the structure of the
facility has not received adequate maintenance.
5) It is recommended to install a telemetry system for the influent pump station. The pump station has audio and visual
alarms which are audible/visible if operator(s) are at the plant, or maintenance personnel or someone using the trash
dumpsters are nearby. Otherwise, operators rely on someone to call them if the alarm is heard. A telemetry system is a
requirement for pump stations designed for two pumps, this is described in Pump Station Reliability [15A NCAC 02T
.0305(h)(1)(E)].
A Notice of Violation will be issued for the state of deterioration and corrosion which in some areas represents a safety
hazard for operators, inspectors, and any visitors.
DocuSigned by:
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B1750B3D-378B-4627-AB6A-E50FC2E8DFOF
Permit: WQ0000224
Owner - Facility: Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
Inspection Date: 08/09/2023
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
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: The current permit was issued on January 20, 2022. The permit description was updated to
include the followinq components: a manual bar screen, dual aeration tanks (36,000 and
18,000 gallon -capacity), dual blowers, dual clarifiers, and dual sand filters. The treatment and
disposal components at the site are consistent with their descriptions in the 2022 permit.
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The influent pump station (PS) has audio and visual alarms which are audible o visible if
someone is at the WWTP or near the PS (i.e. maintenance personnel or someone using the
garbage dumpsters would call the WWTP operator). Otherwise, the audio/visual alarm could
be overlooked. A telemetry system is required for all PS designed for two pumps or more.
This is to provide remote notification of a problem condition, including power failure and high
water alarm fRef: 15A NCAC 02T .0305 (h)(1)(E))1.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Yes No NA NE
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B1750B3D-378B-4627-AB6A-E50FC2E8DFOF
Permit: WQ0000224 Owner - Facility: Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
Inspection Date: 08/09/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Influent flow is not measured at the facility.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The flowmeter is an Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter. Calibration date: 05/04/2023 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility has a new generator which is exercised weekly. It operated satisfactorily on
inspection day.
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:
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are Settleometer results acceptable?
❑
❑ ❑
Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B1750B3D-378B-4627-AB6A-E50FC2E8DFOF
Permit: WQ0000224 Owner - Facility: Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
Inspection Date: 08/09/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Dissolved oxygen (DO) is in the range of 1.2-1.5 mg/I. Air seemed to be evenly distributed
through the aeration basins. Color was adequate.
Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: There are two clarifiers. Solids were observed in the primary clarifier. The secondary clarifier
showed deterioration, corrosion, and lack of maintenance to the point of being a safety hazard
for operators and inspectors. Other areas of the plant also show an advanced state of
corrosion and lack of maintenance.
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comments.
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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The air scour was operational on inspection da
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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B1750B3D-378B-4627-AB6A-E50FC2E8DFOF
Permit: WQ0000224 Owner - Facility: Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
Inspection Date: 08/09/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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 ❑ ❑
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?
❑
❑0 ❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑
❑0 ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑
❑0 ❑
If so, has it been applied?
❑
❑0 ❑
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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: GW59 review— MW-4 shows recurrent TOC exceedances given its location (in
proximity to a
road side ditch).
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B1750B3D-378B-4627-AB6A-E50FC2E8DFOF
Permit: WQ0000224 Owner - Facility: Point Emerald Villas Association Inc
Inspection Date: 08/09/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
End Use -Infiltration
Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate?
High 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.?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The effluent disposal system consists of (1) a rotary ditributor and (2)
a historically permitted
low-pressure pipe subsurface disposal system. Effluent is alternatively
disposed off in both
systems (50% and 50%). On inspection day, one of the axis of the rotary distributor had some
nozzles clogged or not working properly.
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