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Home My WebLink AboutNC0034924_Notice of Violation_20240806 Certified Mail # 9589 0710 5270 0475 7190 60 Return Receipt Requested August 6, 2024 Roger C Floren, II Flesher's Fairview Rest Home PO Box 1160 Fairview, NC 28730-1160 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2024-PC-0462 Permit No. NC0034924 Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Flesher's Fairview Rest Home on June 27, 2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0034924. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Sampling Composite sampling is not flow-proportional. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. Docusign Envelope ID: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of this Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified issues, if applicable. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Kemp with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report Ec: LF, Mark Jones (ORC) Docusign Envelope ID: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D 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 NC0034924 24/06/27 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) Flesher's Fairview Rest Home 3016 Cane Creek Rd Fairview NC 28730 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 01:00PM 24/06/27 20/12/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Mark Brandon Jones/ORC/828-273-0760/ Other Facility Data 03:00PM 24/06/27 25/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Cheri T Mitchell,PO Box 1160 Fairview NC 287301160//828-628-2800/Contacted No 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 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 Melanie Kemp DWR/ARO WQ/ - - / 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: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D NPDES yr/mo/day 24/06/27 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspector Melanie Kemp, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Flesher’s Fairview Rest WWTP on June 27, 2024. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0034924. Mark Jones (ORC) and Kimberly Jones (BORC) were present and assisted with the inspection. Air is added to the influent prior to entering the EQ tank. In previous inspections, rags were making their way through the WWTP and causing issues with treatment. Although there were some rags present in the bar screen, they were not observed throughout the plant during the inspection. The bar screen is cleaned daily as a preventative measure. During the inspection, the following issues were noted: •There were excess solids in the secondary clarifiers, and solids may need to be pumped more regularly. Per EPA guidance, it is recommended that the sludge blanket be maintained at approximately ¼ of the sidewall depth. The sludge blanket was at approximately ¾ of the sidewall depth during inspection in both clarifiers. See https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi/9100NX8X.PDF?Dockey=9100NX8X.PDF , p. II.29. •The sample tubing was dirty and needs to be replaced. During the inspection, the following violations were noted: •Composite sampling is not flow-proportional. NC0034924 17 (Cont.) Page#2 Docusign Envelope ID: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D Permit:NC0034924 Inspection Date:06/27/2024 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Compliance Evaluation 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? DO is checked every 2 weeks. Settleable solids are checked occasionally.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? 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: 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? Page#3 Docusign Envelope ID: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D Permit:NC0034924 Inspection Date:06/27/2024 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Permit expires 10/31/2025.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? Bar screen cleaned daily.Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? There is no high-water alarm in the EQ basin but there is an overflow pipe that feeds back to the digester. 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? Page#4 Docusign Envelope ID: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D Permit:NC0034924 Inspection Date:06/27/2024 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/l) DO was measured at 2.01 mg/L (northern basin) and 6.4 mg/L (southern basin) during the inspection. 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? 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) Sludge blankets measured at approximately 3/4 of sidewall depth in both clarifiers during the inspection. See summary for details. Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?2 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? Page#5 Docusign Envelope ID: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D Permit:NC0034924 Inspection Date:06/27/2024 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use?1 Comment: 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? Flow meter last calibrated 10/2/2023.Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? Is the mixing adequate? Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? # Is the odor acceptable? # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? The digester is pumped every 2 months (last pumped on 6/18/24).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)? Composite sampling is currently time-based. See summary for details.Comment: Page#6 Docusign Envelope ID: 7E3588C2-08A8-4374-899B-463EC2A8B41D