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Environmental Quality
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Return ReceiRt Requested
March 07, 2024
Amy Cason
Currituck County
153 Courthouse Rd Ste 110
Currituck, NC 27929
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Moyock Commons WWTP
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0015053
Currituck County
Dear Ms. Carson:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Moyock Commons
WWTP on 2/29/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQOO15053. 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 me with the Water Quality Regional
Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3844 or via email at
victoria.herdt@deq.nc.gov.
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Sincerely,
Victoria Herdt, Environmental Specialist II
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQG015053 Effective: 10/04/23 Expiration: 11/30/30 Owner: Cunituck County
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Moyock Commons WWTP
County: Currituck 104 Moyock Commons Dr
Region: Washington
Moyock NC 27958
Contact Person: Eric Weatherly Title: Phone: 252-232-6035
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: WW2,
Primary ORC: Certlflcatlon: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024 Entry Time 10:30AM Exit Time: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Victoria Herdt 03/07/2024 Phone: 252-948-3911
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Use Records
Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Clarifiers
End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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permit; WQ0015053 Owner - Facility: Cunituck County
inspection Date: 02/29/2024 inspection Type : Compilance Evaluation Reason for Matt: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine compliance site Inspection was performed on 02/29/2024 by V. Herdt w/ WaRO - WQROS. Also onsite during
inspection was Rod Holley (ORC) and James Slade (Back up ORC, Grade W-1)
The WWTP and Infiltration basins Is maintained as a backup for the Moyock Rea WWTP (W00035706).
On the day of Inspection Moyock Commons WWl'P was compliant in regards to Permit# W00015053.
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permit: WQ0015053 Owner - Facility: Currituck County
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024 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, HR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Single Family Drip
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Infiltration System
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment faclllties consistent with those outlined In the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Oo all treatment units appear to be operational? (If no, note below.) M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter record flow?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Not required by permit.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Yes No NA NE
is water use metered?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
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Comment: Not required by permi}
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
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?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Calibration was last completed O9/07/2023, needs to be calibrated for 2024.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑
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permit: WQ0015053 Owner - Facility: Currftuck County
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source?
Is generator operable?
Does generator have adequate fuel?
Comment:
Treatment Barscreen
Is It free of excessive debris?
Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
Are the bars spaced properly?
Is the unit in good condttlon?
Comment:
Treatment Activated Sludae
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?
Comment:
Treatment Clartflers
Are the weirs level?
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?
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
Comment:
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?
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0015053 Owner - Facillty: Currltuck County
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
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 Ilme?
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tf so, has it been applied?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are operational logs present?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints In last 12 months?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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Comment: The NDMR for Auqust 2023 was spot checked with no discrepancies.
End Use-Inflltration
Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate?
High Rate
Are buffers maintained?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within the CB?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
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?
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Is a usable green area maintained?
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Is the disposal site acceptable?
M. ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the distribution equipment acceptable?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the disposal site free of ponding?
❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the disposal site free of breakout?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit: WQ0015053 Owner - Faclitty: Currituok County
Inspection Date: 02/29/2024 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.?
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Comment: Infiltration basins appear to be in good condition and well maintained. Monitoring wells appear
to be in good condition.
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