NC0025542_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20160602

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
January 13, 2016
RECEIVEMCDEUDWR
Mr. M. Shawn Pennell, Environmental Manger JAN 2 0 2016
City of Hickory Water Quality
Post Office Box 398 Permitting Section
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hickory Catawba WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO025542
Catawba County, NC
Dear Pennell:
On January 13, 2016, Roberto Scheller and Ori Tuvia 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 myself of Roberto Scheller at (704) 235-
2204 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Watkins C Bradberry, ORC, City of Hickory, PO Box 398, Hickory, NC 28603
Wastewater Branch
MSC 1617—Central files basement
File
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Offices 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 3011 Mooresville,North Carolina 29115
704 663 1699

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 1 2 15 1 3 I NCO025542 I11 121 16/01/13 I17 18 U 19 ISI 20I '
21111111 1111111 11 11 111 1111 1 1 11111 1 1 1 1 J I I II I 1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------Reserved--------
67 70 Id I 71 I I 72 I ti I 731 I 174 751 III I 1 I 180
LJ Section B:FacilityData
L-1 I 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)
10:00AM 16/01!13 10/05/01
Catawba WWTP
End Of Sixth Ave Nw Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Catawba NC 28609 01 i05PM 16/01/13 15/04/30
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
JIl
Watkins C Bradberry/ORC/828-323-7500/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Kevin B Greer,PO Box 398 Hickory NC 286010398/Asst.Public Services
Director/828-323-7427/82B3237403 No
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance Records/Reports 0 Self-Monitoring Program
Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters N 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
rto cheller MRO WQ//252-946-6481/
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Signature of Management 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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Permit: NCO025542 Owner-Facility: Catawba+NWrP
Inspection Date: 01/13/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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? M ❑ ❑ ❑
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
#Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected above side streams? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCO025542 Owner-Facility: Catawba WWTP
Inspection Date: 01/13/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Oxidation Ditches Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are weirs level? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/.of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Comment:
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the odor acceptable? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment:
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