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Home My WebLink AboutNC0023957_Signatory Authority_20160623 PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director June 14, 2016 Mick J Noland PWC/Fayetteville PO Box 1089 Fayetteville, NC 283021089 SUBJECT: 6/2/2016 Compliance Evaluation Inspection PWC/Fayetteville Cross Creek WWTP Permit No: NC0023957 Cumberland County Dear Mr Noland: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on 6/2/2016. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Mark Brantley,Environmental Program Consultant, of the Fayetteville Regional Office.The cooperation of Mr.Scott McCoy,Facility ORC,was greatly appreciated. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0023957.As a reminder,preservation of the Waters of the State can only be achieved through consistent NPDES Permit compliance. Comments • This facility is well maintained and operated by a very knowledgeable operations staff. • Maintenance records,work orders, and ORC logs are maintained through an electronic work order system. • Only the field parameter section of the Laboratory was inspected due to construction/remodeling activities. The Laboratory was inspected by the Laboratory Certification Branch in July 2015. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions,please call me at 910-433-3327. Sincerely, nn Mark Brantley Environmental Program Consultant Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section cc: Michael Scott McCoy,ORC Central Files Fayetteville Files Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street,Suite 714,Fayetteville,North Carolina 28301-5095 Main Phone: 910-433-3300 \ Internet: http:Uwww.ncdenr.gov An Equal opportunity\Affirmative AcrIon Employer-Made in pat by Recycled Paper Urged Stabs Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA ywehInptan,D.C.20180 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 Fec Type 1 iu ( 2 15 j 3 I N00023957 111 121 18/06/02 117 18 1.2.1 191 1 c 1 201 I 211 I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I u I I I I I I I I I a 1 I r Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA Reserved 671 701 LJ 1 71 h� 1 72 1 u 1 73I I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 Section B:FacifLdyy Data LJ 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) 11:30AM 16/08/02 12/03/01 Cross Creek WWTP Exit Time/Date 801 N Eastern Blvd Permit Expiration Date 02:15PM 16/08/02 18/10/31 FayeftevYb NC 28301 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(sylliee(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Michael Scott McCoy/ORC/910-2234757/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Mick J Naknd,PO Box 1089 Fayetteville NC 283021089//910-2234733/ No Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Chedc only those areas evaluated) ▪ Permit • Flow Measurement I Operations&Maintenance Records/Reports •Self-Monitoring Program El 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 Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Mark Brantley FRO W0//9104333300 ExL727/ Signaturegnreof Management Q A Reviewer E$ Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date '73L1 a7 aL. d nr*3 WQ//910-433-3300 Ext 72€ - 15 -IL EPA Form 3580-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. • Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NC0023957 111 121 16/08/02 1 17 113 LI l Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and cheddists as necessary) Comments •This facility is well maintained and operated by a very knowledgeable operations staff. •Maintenance records,work orders, and ORC logs are maintained through an electronic work order system. •Only the field parameter section of the Laboratory was inspected due to construction/remodeling activities. The Laboratory was inspected by the Laboratory Certification Branch in July 2015. Page# 2 Permit NC0023957 Owner-Facility: Cross Creek NNvTP Inspection Date: 06/02/2016 inflation Compliance Evaluation Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • 0 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable • 0 0 0 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 • 0 0 0 application? Is the facility as described in the permit? • 0 0 0 #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 0 U 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • 0 0 0 Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE • Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0 Is all required information readily available,complete and current? • 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg. required 5 years)? • 0 0 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • ❑ 0 0 Is the chain-of-custody complete? • 0 0 0 Dates,times and location of sampling U Name of individual performing the sampling • Results of analysis and calibration U Dates of analysis • • Name of person performing analyses • Transported COCs • Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? • ❑ 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? • 0 0 0 (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator • 0 0 0 on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? • 0 ❑ 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0 Page# 3 Permit NC0023957 Owner-Facility: Cross Creek"NTP Inspection Date: 06/02/2016 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 0 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • 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 • ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? • 0 0 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually? • 0 0 0 Is the flow meter operational? • 0 0 ❑ (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 0 • El Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the mixing adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? ■ 0 0 0 #Is the odor acceptable? • 0 0 0 #Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? • 0 0 0 Comment: Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Fixed cover Is the capacity adequate? El 0 0 0 #Is gas stored on site? ❑ 0 0 Is the digester(s)free of tilting covers? • 0 0 0 Is the gas burner operational? • 0 0 0 Is the digester heated? • 0 0 0 Is the temperature maintained constantly? • 0 0 0 Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? • ❑ 0 0 Page# 4 Permit NC0023957 Owner-Facility: Cross Creels VW/IP Inspection Date: 06/02/2016 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Anaerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Comment: Solids Handling Equipment Yes No NA NE Is the equipment operational? • 0 0 0 Is the chemical feed equipment operational? • 0 Cl ❑ Is storage adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? ❑ 0 Cl • Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? 0 0 0 IN Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? 0 ❑ 0 • The facility has an approved sludge management plan? • ❑ 0 0 Comment: Filter press was not being operated at the time of the inspection. Chemical Feed Yes No NA NE Is containment adequate? • 0 0 0 Is storage adequate? • 0 0 0 Are backup pumps available? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive leaking? • ❑ 0 0 Comment: Pump Station-Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? • ❑ 0 0 Is the wet well free of excessive grease? • 0 0 0 Are all pumps present? • 0 0 0 Are all pumps operable? • 0 0 0 Are float controls operable? • 0 0 0 Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? • 0 0 0 Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? • 0 0 0 Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical • Page# 5 Permit NC0023957 Owner-Facility: Cross Creek W WTP Inspection Date: 06/02/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Are the bars adequately screening debris? • 0 0 0 Is the screen free of excessive debris? • 0 0 0 Is disposal of screening in compliance? • 0 0 0 Is the unit in good condition? • 0 0 0 Comment: • Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual 0 b.Mechanical • Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? • 0 0 0 Is the grit free of excessive odor? • 0 0 0 #Is disposal of grit in compliance? • 0 0 0 Comment: Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? • 0 0 0 Are weirs level? • 0 0 ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ 0 0 0 • Is scum removal adequate? • ❑ 0 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • 0 0 0 Is the drive unit operational? • 0 0 0 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? • 0 0 0 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) • 0 0 0 Comment: One of the primary clarifiers are out of service for maintenance and repair. Secondary Clarifier Yee No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? • 0 0 0 Are weirs level? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of weir blockage? • 0 0 0 Page# 6 Permit NC0023957 Owner-Facility: Cross Creek YWYrP Inspection Date: 06/02/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? • ❑ ❑ 0 Is scum removal adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • 0 0 0 Is the drive unit operational? ■ 0 0 ❑ Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? • 0 • 0 0 Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? • 0 0 0 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) • 0 0 0 Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • 0 0 0 Are surface aerators and miters operational? 0 0 I ❑ Are the diffusers operational? • 0 0 0 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • 0 0 0 Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? • 0 0 0 Is the DO level acceptable? ■ 0 0 0 Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) • 0 0 0 Comment: De-Chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? • 0 0 0 Is storage appropriate for cylinders? • ❑ 0 0 #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 0 0 0 Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • 0 Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0 0 • 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE • Page# 7 Permit NC0023957 Owner-Facility: Cross Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 08/02/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? • 0 0 0 Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? • 0 0 0 Is the generator tested under load? • 0 0 0 Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? 0 0 0 NI Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? • 0 0 ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? • 0 0 0 Is the generator fuel level monitored? • ,0 ❑ 0 Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? • 0 0 0 Are all other parameters(exduding 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 Celsius)? Incubator(Fecal Coliform)set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/-0.2 degrees? 0 0 0 II Incubator(BOD)set to 20.0 degrees Celsius+1-1.0 degrees? 0 0 0 • Comment: Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? • ❑ 0 0 (Sodium Hypochlorite)Is pump feed system operational? • 0 0 0 Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) • 0 ❑ 0 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? • 0 0 0 Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? • 0 0 0 Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? • 0 0 0 Comment: Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE #Is composite sampling flow proportional? • 0 O. 0 Is sample collected above side streams? • 0 0 0 Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 0 Is the tubing dean? • 0 0 0 page# 8 Permit N00023957 Owner•Faculty: Cross Creek WWI? Inspection Date: 08/02/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • 0 0 0 Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? • 0 0 0 Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? • 0 0 0 Is sample collected below all treatment units? • 0 0 0 Is proper volume collected? • 0 0 ❑ Is the tubing dean? • 0 0 0 #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees • 0 0 0 Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type • 0 0 0 representative)? Comment: Upstream/Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type,and 0 0 • 0 • sampling location)? Comment Fadltiv is a member of the Middle Cape Fear River Basin Association. Filtration(High Rate Tertiarvl Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Is the filter media present? • 0 0 0 Is the filter surface free of dogging? • 0 ❑ 0 Is the filter free of growth? • 0 0 0 Is the air scour operational? • 0 0 0 Is the scouring acceptable? ■ 0 0 0 Is the dear well free of excessive solids and fitter media? • 0 0 0 Comment: Page# 9