NC0045471_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20151104

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor Donald van der Vaart
Secretary
November 4, 2015 RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
NOV 12 2015
Mr. John Koppelmeyer Water Quarry
Post Office Box 1 Permitting Section
Barium Springs, NC 28010
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Barium Springs WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO045471
Iredell County, NC
Dear Koppelmeyer:
On November 4 2015, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted an inspection at the subject facility.
This inspection was conducted as a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) to insure compliance with
permit requirements and conditions. At the time of inspection facility appeared to be well maintained
and operated. We wish to thank you and operating staff for your assistance regarding the inspection. A
copy of this inspection will be forwarded to the facility's Operator-in-Responsible-Charge (ORC).
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact Roberto Scheller at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Roberto L. Scheller
Senior Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Jerry Rogers, email: [e-mail]
Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617 —Central files basement
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115
Phone:[phone]\Fax:[phone]\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved
EPA Washington,D C 20460 OMB No 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report 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 IN I 2 I5 I 3 I NCO045471 111 12 15/11/04 17 18 I S I 19 I G I 20 u
211
1 1 1 11-1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 t66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------Reserved-----------
67 1 0 70 71 [ti 72 N 731 I 174 75III 80
LJ Section B-FacilityDataL� I I
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09 30AM 15/11/04 14/06/01
Barium Springs WWTP
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
156 Frazier Loop 10-20AM 15/11/04 19/03/31
Statesville NC 28677
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Jerry L Rogers/ORC/704-872-4697/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
John Koppelmeyer,PO Box 1 Barium Springs NC 28010/CEO//
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
® Permit ® Flow Measurement ® Operations&Maintenance ® Records/Reports
® Self-Monitoring Program ® Sludge Handling Disposal ® Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
® Laboratory
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
Roberto Scheller MRO WQ//252-946-6481/
Signature of a ement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NCO045471 I11 12 15/11/04 17 18 ICI
Section D.Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
CEI conducted on 11/04/2015 facility compliant.
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Permit: NCO045471 Owner-Facility: Barium Springs WVVTP
Inspection Date: 11/04/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ E ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment. Imhoff tank and sand filter beds
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted anew ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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:
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 DM Rs? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
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
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Permit: NCO045471 Owner-Facility: Barium Springs VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 11/04/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
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? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment.-
Flow
omment: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? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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 debris9 ® ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO045471 Owner-Facility: Barium Springs WVTTP
Inspection Date: 11/04/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the facility using a contract lab? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Celsius)?
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportlonal9 ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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)?
Comment:
Upstream/Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type, and ® ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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Permit: NC0045471 Owner-Facility: Barium Springs WNTP
Inspection Date: 11/04/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment:
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