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Home My WebLink AboutNC0042358_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231212 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. December 12, 2023 Larry Lehning Adams Apple Homeowners Association Inc Email: msgdl@aol.com SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NC0042358 Avery County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP on 12/07/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0042358. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mara Chamlee with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657 or via email at mara.chamlee@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, Mara Chamlee, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche DocuSign Envelope ID: 825980CC-1A03-402D-B19F-DB2BBD2C5696 EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 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 N 52 NC0042358 23/12/07 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP NC Hwy 105 Banner Elk NC 28604 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 10:30AM 23/12/07 23/01/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Paul E. Isenhour/ORC/828-898-6277/ Other Facility Data 11:30AM 23/12/07 27/09/30 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Larry Lehning,1208 Kelty Ct Cary NC 27511//919-219-4467/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program Effluent/Receiving Waters Other Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Mara G Chamlee DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 825980CC-1A03-402D-B19F-DB2BBD2C5696 12/14/2023 12/14/2023 NPDES yr/mo/day 23/12/07 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Mara Chamlee, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP on December 7, 2023. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0042358. Mr. Paul Isenhour (ORC) was present and assisted with the inspection. Overall, the facility is well maintained and operated. All items noted on the previous inspection had been addressed and corrected. Since the previous inspection, a new flow meter has been installed as well as a new composite sampler. The following items were noted during the inspection: 1) Operations and Maintenance- The ORC visitation log had last been updated about a month prior to the inspection. It is recommended to keep the visitation log current and up to date. 2) Secondary Clarifier- There was some algae and vegetation present on the weirs at the time of the inspection. It is recommended that the weirs be hosed off regularly to keep them clean. NC0042358 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 825980CC-1A03-402D-B19F-DB2BBD2C5696 Permit:NC0042358 Inspection Date:12/07/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP 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: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Process controls include DO, pH, and settleable solids. Mr. Isenhour indicated that Triple T Pumping Inc. is utilized for pumping out the clarifier and chlorine contact chamber when needed. 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? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 825980CC-1A03-402D-B19F-DB2BBD2C5696 Permit:NC0042358 Inspection Date:12/07/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE 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? The ORC visitation log was current until about a month prior to the inspection. Visitation logs should be current up to present. Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin’s surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/l) Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 825980CC-1A03-402D-B19F-DB2BBD2C5696 Permit:NC0042358 Inspection Date:12/07/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately ¼ of the sidewall depth) Some vegetation growth was noted on the weir. Additionally, a thin blanket of leaves was present on the surface of the clarifier. Mr. Isenhour noted that potable water is not present on-site and that they have a pump that they draw from the clarifier to hose down the weirs. Additionally, Mr. Isenhour noted that they have difficulty keeping leaves out of the facility as it is surrounded by trees. They do have screens covering the basins, but frequent manual removal of leaves from basins is necesarry. Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use?2 Comment: Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 825980CC-1A03-402D-B19F-DB2BBD2C5696 Permit:NC0042358 Inspection Date:12/07/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? A new flow meter has been installed since the last inspection and is properly functioning. At the time of the inspection the meter was last calibrated on 7/18/2023. Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? 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 representative)? A new composite sampler was installed in the previous year. At the time of the inspection the sample was 2.7 degrees Celcius. Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Other Yes No NA NE The facility does not keep a portable generator on site, however there are several avaliable for use that are kept at the Water Quality Labs office in case of an extended power outage. The perimeter fence has been repaired as it was noted in the previous inspection that it was sagging and in need of repair. Comment: Page#6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 825980CC-1A03-402D-B19F-DB2BBD2C5696