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State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
To: ®NPDES Unit❑Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: NC0088781
Attn: Tom Belnick Facility name: Bladen Bluff Regional WTP
From: Chad Turlington
Fayetteville Regional Office
Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
L Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ElNo RECEIVEDINCDEQIDWR
a. Date of site visit: May 11,2016 MAY 18 2016
b. Site visit conducted by: Chad Turlington Water Quality
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or❑No Permitting Section
d. Person contacted: Frank Efird and their contact information: (910) 785 - 5099 ext.
e. Driving directions:
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Cape Fear River
Classification: C
River Basin and Subbasin No. 16(03-06-16)
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ❑ Yes or❑No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions(soils, depth to water table,etc)consistent with the submitted reports? ❑ Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? ❑ Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no, please explain: _
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no, please explain:
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6. Are the proposed application rates(e.g., hydraulic,nutrient)acceptable? ❑ Yes❑No❑N/A
If no,please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment,storage and disposal sites? ❑Yes or❑No
If yes,attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑Yes ❑No ❑N/A
If no,explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals,will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
If yes,attach list of sites with restrictions(Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only):
III.EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
I. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge(ORCs)for the facility? ®Yes❑No❑N/A
ORC: Arthur F.Efird Certificate#: 27353 Backup ORC: James F. Kern Certificate#:999689
2. Are the design,maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or El No
If no,please explain:
Description of existing facilities: Two Residuals Basins for settling/decanting,recycle pump, dechlorination
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit,or that may be important
for the permit writer to know(i.e., equipment condition,function,maintenance,a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions(e.g.,soils,topography,depth to water table,etc)maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ❑Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit(e.g., drainage added,new wells inside the compliance
boundary,new development,etc.)? ❑Yes or❑No
If yes,please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ❑Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates(e.g., hydraulic,nutrient)still acceptable?❑Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment,storage and disposal sites? ❑Yes or 9 No
If yes,attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑Yes❑No ❑N/A
If no,please explain:
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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in RIMS? 0 Yes❑No❑N/A
If no,please complete the following(expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted(e.g.,DMR,NDMR,NDAR,GW)? ®Yes or 0 No
Please summarize any fmdings resulting from this review:
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring,if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing RIMS violations? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
❑No compliance issues 0 Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑Notice(s)of violation ❑Currently under SOC 0 Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments(i.e.,NOV,NOD,etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle,please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑Yes❑No❑N/A
If no,please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑Yes®No ❑N/A
If yes,please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only):
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IV.REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: 0 Hold,pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
❑ Hold,pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
0 Issue
❑ Deny(Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer: (mac' C- J,�,
Signature of regional supervisor: ,--.74.0g/ �—
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May 13, 2016
Robert P. Harris
Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority
1107 Point Blvd Suit 17
Leland, NC 28451
SUBJECT: 5/11/2016 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority
Bladen Bluffs Regional Surface WTP
Permit No: NC0088781
Bladen County
Dear: Mr. Harris
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on 5/11/2016. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Chad Turlington of
the Fayetteville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0088781. As
a reminder, preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES
Permit compliance.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your
staff have any questions, please call me at 910-433-3320.
Sincerely,
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Chad Turlington
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: Arthur Franklin Efird, ORC
Central Files
Fayetteville Files
State of North Carolina 1 Environmental Quality 1 Water Resources
225 Green Street-Suite 7141 Fayetteville,North Carolina 28301-5043
910-433-3300

United States Environmental protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20480 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 N ( 2 IS I 3 I NC0088781 111 121 18/05/11 I"' 181 1 191 c I 201 I
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved---
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eserved671 70 L_I I I 71 I LJ I 72 I u 1 731 I 174 7511 I I I I I I 1
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Section B:FacilityJData L
Name end Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time//Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:00PM 1&05/11 12/01/01
Bladen Bluffs Regional Surface WTP
NC Highway 87 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
03:OOPM 18/05/11 18110/31
Tar Heel NC 28392
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
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Arthur Franklin Efird/ORC/910-7855099/
James Findley Kem/ORC/910-882-3114/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Frank Efird,1107 Point Blvd Su817 Leland NC 28451///
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
IN Permit II Flow Measurement • Operations 8 Maintenance In Records/Reports
• Self-Monitoring Program • Facility Site Review El Effluent/Receiving Waters • Laboratory
Section 0: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 Data
Chad Tudington FRO WQ//910-433-33 r 5
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions we obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/Eay Inspection Type 1
31 NC00e6791 r 121 16/05/11 1 17 18 1—'
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Facility was neat and well maintained. Records were available for review and well organized. DMR's
for the months of October-December 2015 and January 2016 were reviewed and no reporting errors
were noted.
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Permit: NC0088781 Owner-Facility: Bladen Bluffs Regional Surface WTP
Inspection Date: 05/11/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ El ❑
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 • ❑ ❑ ❑
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 DMRs? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Dates, times and location of sampling U
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 • ❑ ❑ 0
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? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit NC0088781 Owner_Facility: Bladen Bluffs Regional Surface WIP
Inspection Date: 05/11/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 II ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • 0 0 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? • 0 0 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 U ❑
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA Nk
Type of system? Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? 0 0 0 MI
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? • 0 0 0
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? • 0 0 0
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ 0 0
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 0 0
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA Nt
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • 0 0 ❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters)performed by a certified lab? • 0 0 0
#Is the facility using a contract lab? • 0 0 0
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 0 0 •
Celsius)?
Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 • 0
Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+/-1.0 degrees? 0 0 ■ 0
Comment:
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