NC0026671_Inspection_20240523 (2)

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 u 3 I NC0026671 111 121 24/04/30 I17 18 LC] I 19 I s I 20L]
21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved -------------------
67
I 72 I n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80
701 I 71 I LL -1 I I
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Section B: Facility Data
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)
10:30AM 24/04/30
19/08/01
Elizabethtown WWTP
699 Scout Ln
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Elizabethtown NC 28337
01:OOPM 24/04/30
23/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Hugh B Bledsoe/ORC/910-874-1961/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Hugh Bledsoe,PO Box 700 Elizabethtown NC 28337H910-874-1961/9108622612
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate
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
Hughie White DocuSigned
�by:
' y DWR/FRO WQ/910-433-3300 Ext.708/ 5/23/2024
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Signature of Mana U4,Rwhewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Mark Brantley MAA fyaW /Division of Water Quality/910-433-3300 Ext.727/ 6/13/2024
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NC0026671 I11 12I 24/04/30 117 18 i c i
(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
All records and log books were very well organized and maintained. A copy of the NPDES permit and
the most recent annual report were available for review. The ORC visitation log appeared to be
complete and current. Laboratory data was reviewed and all data that was reviewed appeared to be
correct, as reported on the DMR's. Calibration records for equipment appeared to be properly
documented. Overall, this facility appeared to be operated and maintained satisfactorily. At the time
of this inspection, the effluent was very clear with no visible solids present.
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Permit: NCO026671
Inspection Date: 04/30/2024
Owner -Facility: Elizabethtown WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
NA
NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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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?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified
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operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility
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classification?
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Permit: NCO026671 Owner -Facility:
Inspection Date: 04/30/2024 Inspection Type:
Elizabethtown WWTP
Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
0
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
0
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Comment:
Bar Screens
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
0
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
0
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
0
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Is the unit in good condition?
0
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Comment:
Grit Removal
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of grit removal
a.Manual
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b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
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Is the grit free of excessive odor?
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# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
0
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Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
0
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
0
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Permit: NC0026671 Owner -Facility: Elizabethtown WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/30/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
0
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Are weirs level?
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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Is scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
0
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Comment:
Sequencing Batch Reactors
Yes
No
NA
NE
Type of operation:
Duplex
Is the reactor effluent free of solids?
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Does minimum fill time correspond to the peak hour flow rate of the facility?
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Is aeration and mixing cycled on and off during fill?
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The operator understands and can explain the process?
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Comment:
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
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(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
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Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
0
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
0
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Comment:
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Permit: NCO026671 Owner -Facility:
Inspection Date: 04/30/2024 Inspection Type:
Elizabethtown WWTP
Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Yes
No
NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment:
Aerobic Digester
Yes
No
NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
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Is the mixing adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
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# Is the odor acceptable?
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
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Comment:
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected above side streams?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0
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degrees Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
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Permit: NCO026671 Owner -Facility: Elizabethtown WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/30/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Comment: Samples are collected at timed intervals.
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0
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degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
Comment: Samples are collected at timed intervals.
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
and sampling location)?
Comment: This facility is a member of the Middle Cape Fear River Basin Association.
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment:
Standby Power
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
0
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
0
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up
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power?
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
0
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Comment: The generator was not tested during this inspection.
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