NC0044253_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20160223

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director
February 23 2016 RECEIVED/NCDE9/DWR
Mr. Steve Walker. MAR 01 1016
NC Lions Foundation, Inc.
P.O. ater duality
.O. Box 39
rr ong Section
Sherrills Ford,NC 28673
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Camp Dogwood WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO044253
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Walker:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on February 15,2016 by Mr. Ori Tuvia. The cooperation of Dustin Metreyeon
during the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit
by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
The main areas of concern that were observed during the inspection:
1) ORC needs to indicate on the COC whether sampling was done by grab or composite and what
type of container was used.
2) It is highly recommended the facility install some type of cover system to prevent debris from
falling into the treatment units.
The report should be self-explanatory;however, should you have any questions concerning
this report,please,do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at(704) 235-2190, or at ori.tuvia ,ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
nuvia,Environmental Engineer
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,DEQ
cc: NPDES (Derek Denard)
MRO Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115
Phone:[phone]\Fax:[phone]\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:www.newaterquality.org

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 I 3 I NCO044253 I11 121 16/02/15 I17 18 l,•l 19 1 s I 20I
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -----------------Reserved-----------------
67 1.0 70 1d 1 71 iu 1 72 1 N 1 73 1 174 751 I I I I I I 180
LJ Section B:FacilityData
LJ LLI
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 10.00AM 16/02/15 15/07/01
Camp Dogwood WWTP
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
NCSR 1849
01:OOPM 16/02/15 20/04/30
Sherrills Ford NC 28673
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
N/
Dustin Kyle Metreyeon/Area Manager Western/704-506-4255/
Dustin Kyle Metreyeon/ORC/704-506-4255/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Steve L Walker,PO Box 39 Sherrills Ford NC 286730039//828-478-2135/
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 ® EffluentlReceiving 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
On A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-663-1699/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
William C Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ �r
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type 1
31 NCO044253 111 121 16/02/15 1 17 18 ICI
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO044253 Owner-Facility Camp Dogwood WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is access to the,plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ . ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Permit was renewed on Janaury 23 2015.All chemicals need to be stored within gated
area.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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 S
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? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment: DMR's COC and ORC log were reviewed for the months of February 2015-July 2015,
December 2014, March 2014 and November 2013 were reviewed. ORC needs to indicate
on the COC whether sampling was done by grab or composite and what type of container
was used.
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Permit: NCO044253 Owner-Facility: Camp Dogwood WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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? S ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment: On-site sampling of: PH. Chlorine and Temperature.
Water Tech Labs Inc. analyzes samples for BOD,TSS NH3 and fecal coliform.
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:
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? S ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ S
Comment: Lake Norman Sewer&Septic pump mix liquor from the aeration basin. Lime powder is
added to help increase the PH level.
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? N ❑ ❑ ❑
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• Permit: NC0044253 Owner-Facility: Camp Dogwood WWTP
Inspection Date 02/15/2016 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Are weirs level? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of weir blockage? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Is scum removal adequate? ! ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? e ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately Y.of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? i ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Chlorine tablets are placed in the secondary clarifier weir for the wastewater to receive extra
contact time with the disinfecting agent.
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? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment: Dechlorination tablets must be stored in a locked area.
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Permit: NCO044253 Owner-Facility. Camp Dogwood WWTP
Inspection Date 02/15/2016 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Flow is measured by the bucket and stop watch method.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment: The receiving stream appeared clear of foam or debris at the time of the inspection.At the
time of the inspection there was no discharge.
Effluent Sampling Yes.No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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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: On-site sampling of: PH, Chlorine and Temperature.
Water Tech Labs Inc.analyzes samples for BOD, TSS NH3 and fecal coliform.
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?
Comment: The facility appeared to be well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection.
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