WQ0011313_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240124

DocuSign Envelope ID: 60703590-C653-4DOA-9B53-103FC5A0343E
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0011313
SOC:
County: Carteret
Region: Wilmington
Contact Person: Eric Curtis
Effective: 11/15/18 Expiration: 09/30/23 Owner: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Peppertree Resort WWTP
715 W Fort Macon Rd
Atlantic Beach NC 28512
Title: General Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From Wilmington, follow US 17N to NC 24 E to US 70E. Turn right on Atlantic Beach Causeway, Turn right on NC 58W, facility is on
the left.
System Classifications: WW2,
Primary ORC: Robert C Howard Certification: 996013 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Daniel Edward Fortin 252-393-8720
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/24/2024 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:10AM
Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez DDo uSig ed by. Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): ENA^
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
Treatment Filters
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment
Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Return pumps
(See attachment summary)
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Record Keeping
Treatment Influent Pump Station
End Use -Infiltration
Standby Power
Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Clarifiers
Treatment Flow Measurement
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 60703590-C653-4DOA-9B53-103FC5AO343E
Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC
Inspection Date: 01/24/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine compliance inspection of the Peppertree WWTF was conducted on January 24, 2024. The purpose of the
evaluation was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit
WQ0011313. Fortin Contract Service staff and Eric Curtis and John McGee, property management staff, were present during
the inspection.
This 80,000 gpd extended aeration plant averaged approximately 30,000 gpd during this past summer season. It is currently
treating 15,000-20,000 gpd using one train. All the visual and audio high-level alarms throughout the plant were operable, bui
the facility does not have any telemetry system to notify operators of these alarms. The two new blowers were delivered
recently, and installation will be completed soon. The permit expired on September 30, 2023. The Permittee received an
extension for the renewal application submittal until February 2024 by the Central Office.
The following items were found to be noncompliant during this inspection:
1. The generator automatic transfer switch does not operate [15A NCAC 02T .0705(k)]
2. The dosing tank is severely corroded and needs to be repaired or replaced [15A NCAC 02T .07070)]
3. The UV system is inoperable and needs to be replaced by a proper disinfection system
[15A NCAC 02T .07070)]
4. The required annual soil analysis of the infiltration fields has not been completed
[15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
Please review the comment sections of the inspection report for more details. The facility is noncompliant with
Non -Discharge Permit W00011313 and a Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Access will be issued. A plan of corrective
action and time line to address the items listed above are requested within 30 days of receipt of this report.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 60703590-C653-4DOA-9B53-103FC5A0343E
Permit: WQ0011313
Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC
Inspection Date: 01/24/2024
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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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, HIR
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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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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: There does not appear to be a permit modification submitted addressing the discrepancies
between the permit facility description and the actually facility as required in Schedule 1.1 of the
current permit. Two blowers , the UV system and the automatic generator transfer switch are
not operable. The anoxic tank is only used for an additional EQ tank.
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are floats/controls operable?
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Are audio and visual alarms available?
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Are audio and visual alarms operational?
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# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The high-level visual and audio alarms were activated when float was pulled. There is no
telemetry system to alert operators of alarms at the facility.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 60703590-C653-4DOA-9B53-103FC5AO343E
Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC
Inspection Date: 01/24/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment:
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The effluent flow meter was recently replaced and calibrated 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The generator is rented and maintained by PowerHouse. The roof over the electrical panel was
recently damaged during a storm. This caused the automatic transfer switch to be inoperable.
During the inspection, it was discovered that the generator was inoperable as well.
PowerHouse repaired the generator the same day as the inspection, but will have to find parts
to repair the transfer switch.
Treatment Barscreen
Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris?
0
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Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are the bars spaced properly?
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Is the unit in good condition?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No comment.
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
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Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
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Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
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Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
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Are Settleometer results acceptable?
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Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 60703590-C653-4DOA-9B53-103FC5AO343E
Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC
Inspection Date: 01/24/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The 2 blowers for one of the trains continue to be inoperable. The new blowers were order and
have arrived, but have not been installed vet. Staff plans to replace the electrical/control
panels for the blowers as well. A settleometer test is completed weekly and DO is measured by
a portable meter for process control. The anoxic tank is being used as a second EQ tank. Both
EQ tank hiah-level alarms were operable when tested.
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
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Are the weirs free of solids and algae?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system accessible?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level?
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Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
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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?
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Is the air scour operational?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
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Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The tertiary filters are manually backwashed dail
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Sludge is hauled from the facility approximately 3 times a years by Barnes Environmental.
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 60703590-C653-4DOA-9B53-103FC5A0343E
Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC
Inspection Date: 01/24/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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 Ibs 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?
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Comment: The UV system for one train continues to be inoperable. Effluent is chlorine disinfected before
reaching the dosing tank. The dosing tank is severly
corroded and in need of sandblasting,
repair and recoating or replacement. The high-level alarms for the dosing tank were operable
when tested.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
0
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Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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NDAR?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are application rates adhered to?
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 60703590-C653-4DOA-9B53-103FC5AO343E
Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Festiva Real Estate Holdings LLC
Inspection Date: 01/24/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: A review of records of NDMR/NDAR reports, since the last inspection in July 2022, shows 4
effluent limit violations: 2 BOD and 2 BOD and TSS. For the GW-59 reports, MW-1 has been
high for TDS and Nitrates. This well is outside the compliance boundary according to the site
map. It appears that the required annual soil analysis for the infiltration fields has not been
done in several years.
End Use -Infiltration
Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate?
High
Rate
Are buffers maintained?
0
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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?
0
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Are GW monitoring wells required?
0
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Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
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0 ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
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Is a usable green area maintained?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the disposal site acceptable?
0
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Is the distribution equipment acceptable?
0
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Is the disposal site free of ponding?
0
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Is the disposal site free of breakout?
0
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Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.?
0
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Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
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Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
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❑ 0 ❑
Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
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❑ 0 ❑
No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.?
0
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Comment: From the dosing tank, effluent is pumped through 4 spin filters to help prevent clopping of the
drip nozzels. These spin filters are manually backwashed daily.
The infiltration fields and drip
line equipment appear to be well maintained by the condo property
management staff. Some
monitoring wells appear to be improperly located on the current site map and will be addressed
during the renewal process.
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