NC0007064_Renewal (Application)_20160426

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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.: (Duke Energy Progress LLC-NC0007064)
Attn: (Teresa Rodriguez) - Facility Name: Brunswick Steam Electric (BSEP) WWTP
From: (Tom Tharrington)
Wilmington 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
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or El No R MU r' hUR
a. Date of site visit: April 26, 2016 JAN 31 ?D17
b. Site visit conducted by: Tom Tharrington WaterQuality
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No Permitting Section
d. Person contacted: Marty McGowen, Environmental Services and their contact information: (910) 457 - 2538
e. Driving directions: Follow NC Highway 87 South (River Road SE) into Southport, at the intersection of
Highway 87 South and Hi lg Zway 133, travel 1.3 miles and the entrance to the facility is on the left
2. Discharge Point(s): Outfall 001
Latitude: 33° 53' 35"
Longitude: 78° 03' 25"
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Atlantic Ocean
Classification: SB
Subbasin No. 03-06-17
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Swimming (primary recreation),
fishing, boating (secondary recreation), commercial fishing
H. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
ORC: Charles K. Wilson Certificate #: WW2 -17150, PC -1-996753
Backup ORC: Keith Baltezegar Certificate #:WW2 -15040, PC -1-1002739
Backup ORC: Ray M. McGowen Certificate #:WW2 -24039, PC -1-28678
Backup ORC: Mitch Hartlaub Certificate #:WW2 -11624
Backup ORC: Charles Nelson Certificate #:PC -1-28574
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2., Is the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities: A 1,900 mgd once through cooling system for a dual boiling water reactor
power generation station. The facility has several other outfall locations tributary to the 001 outfall into the
Atlantic Ocean. Two of these other outfalls are for domestic wastewater treatment. Equipment descriptions
located in the previous permit are sufficient.
Proposed flow: 1,900 MGD — with permit provision for periods of increased flowrates if power demand or
ambient water conditions require the increase.
Current permitted flow: 1,900 MGD — with permit provision for periods of increased flowrates if power demand
or ambient water conditions require the increase.
The Wilmington Regional Office agrees with the suggestion regarding the reformat of the flow rates table
A. (1) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements [0011 included in the Duke Progress Energy
renewal application cover letter received on May 26, 2016. A complete list of possible seasonal flow
conditions would be clearer.
The Wilmington Regional Office understands that Duke Energy Progress intends to construct a larger
single wastewater treatment facility that will treat wastewaters currently discharged from Outfalls 004 and
010 at the BSEP site. These 2 two outfalls currently use smaller package plants for treatment of the
domestic wastewater generated at the site. During refueling outages when on-site staffing significantly
increases; the package plants have experienced upset conditions. To eliminate the possibility of these
package plant upsets, Duke Energy Progress has obtained Pump and Haul permits to allow them to
transfer excess wastewater to Brunswick County for final disposal. The planned new domestic wastewater
treatment facility will allow BSEP to operate through refueling outages and other periods of high staffing
without process upset.
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 ® N/A
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 ® 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:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
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Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
0. I 11 0 / II
0 I lI _ 0 1 II
0 I Il 0 I if
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ® Yes or ❑ No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: Excellent compliance record since last permit was
iccned
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 BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues
❑ Notice(s) of violation
❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Currently under SOC ❑ 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: none
III. 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
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4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: ❑ 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
® Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report
Signature of region,
Date: 0 11,; 6, la
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MONITORING REPORT(MR) VIOLATIONS for: Report Date: 01/25/17 Page: 1 of 1
PERMIT: NC0007064 FACILITY: Duke Energy Progress LLC - Brunswick Steam Electric COUNTY: Brunswick REGION: Wilmington
Plant
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALU VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED %
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE Over VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
06-2012
011
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
06/02/12
- Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
06-2012
011
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
06/09/12
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
06-2012
011
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
06/16/12
Weekly -
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
06-2012
011
Effluent
Flow, in conduit or thru
06/23/12
Weekly
mgd
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
treatment plant
06-2012
011
Effluent
Oil & Grease
06/02/12
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
06-2012
011
Effluent
Oil & Grease
06/09/12
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
06-2012
011
Effluent
Oil & Grease
06/16/12
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
06-2012
011
Effluent
Oil & Grease
06/23/12
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
11-2016
011
Effluent
Oil & Grease
11/19/16
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
12-2016
011
Effluent
Oil & Grease
12/24/16
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
None
06-2012
011
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
06/02/12
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Concentration
06-2012
011
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
06/09/12
Weekly
mg/1
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Concentration
06-2012
011
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
06/16/12
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Concentration
06-2012
011
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
06/23/12
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
Concentration
11-2016
011
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
11/19/16
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
No Action, BPJ
-
Concentration
1-2-2016
011
Effluent
Solids, Total Suspended -
12/24/16
Weekly
mg/I
Frequency Violation
None
Concentration

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 ? 15 I 3 I NC0007064 I11 121 16/04/26 I17 18 i,. i 19 L G j 201
2111111111.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1 166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ------------------Reserved-----------
67 70 71 itI I 72 L tiJ I I I 731 I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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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:OOAM 16/04/26
12/02/01
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
8470 River Rd SE
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Southport NC 28461
12:30PM 16/04/26
16/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data.
///
Charles David Nelson/ORC/910-457-3600/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
John Krakuszski,PO Box 10429 Southport NC 28461/Plant Manager//
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving 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
Tom Tharrington WIRO WQ///
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/ ice/Pho e F Numbers Date
James Gregson WIRO WQ/// A '
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.,
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31. NC0007064 111 121 16/04/26 1 17 18 i c 1,
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Compliance inspection for this site was conducted on April 26, 2016, the facility is clean and well
maintained and is compliant with permit requirements.
This site is a 1,900 MGD facility with the bulk of the water being once -through cooling water used for
the turbine condenser system. Several other outfalls are located throughout the site and all are
recombined prior to discharge in the Altantic Ocean.
Outfall 001 -is the outfall into the Atlanic Ocean which is cooling water and other combined outfalls.
Cooling water is withdrawn from the lower Cape Fear River, through a diversion fence to remove larger
debris into an intake canal. The cooling water pumps that provide flow to the power blocks are
equipped with 50 rotating debris screens, these screens remove smaller debris and aquatic
organisms, which are returned to the river estuary via a flume. Biological monitoring is performed
monthly on the number and species being returned, this data is then compiled into an annual
bio -monitoring report. Typically 3 of 4 cooling water pumps are in service for each power generation
unit, flow rates are also contriolled by cooling water valve position and by the number of water boxes in
service. Flow rates and other information is provided to the environmental staff each morning by a
"Screen Wash Report". Cooling water flow rates are highest in the warmer summer months reaching
up to 2,335 cfs (1,500 MGD) and returning to 1844 cfs (1,192 MGD) in the winter.
Outfall 003- Rad -Waste Treatment Plant: DMR reports indicate compliant operation.
Outfall 004- Operations Area Wastewater Treatment Plant: A package plant for domestic wastewater
treatment inside the power generation areas, DMR's indicate compliant operation.
Outfall 005- Old Stabilization Pond: a 39 acre unlined basin that previously received stormwater and
misc. waters from several areas. This pond currently only receives rainfall that falls within the pond
area and the level is monitored weekly, when needed, the accumulated water is released to the cooling
water intake canal for disposal.
Outfall 006- Metal Cleaning Wastewaters: Not in use at this time.
Outfall 010- Support Services Area Wastewater: This treatment system was inspected and
evaluated in the questions section of this report.
Outfall 011- Storm Drain Stabilization Facility: this lined pond receives site stormwaters and other
misc. waters from the site with water being released into the cooling water intake canal for disposal.
This facility also receives recovered groundwater from 92 air -driven well pumps at total flow of
approximately 40 gpm, that surround the formerly used 39 acre pond associated with Outfall 005.
These groundwater recovery wells/pumps are in place to contain a tritium contamination from the
unlined pond. DMR's indicate compliant discharges from this outfall.
Outfall 012- Direct recovered groundwater discharge: this is currently unused as recovered
groundwater is first processed through the Storm Drain Stabilization Facility and becomes a
constituent of Outfall 011.
A brief inspection of the field parameter testing equipment and documentation was performed during
this inspection. Each operator maintains their own individual logbook documenting operations activities,
sampling events and meter calibrations. A logbook also maintains records of TRC calibration curves
for each operator. New calibration curves are created based on the expiration of the chlorine
standards. New TRC curves were performed by each operator in February and March of 2016.
Temperature probe compensation was checked on DO and pH meters on 04/25/2016.
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Permit: NC0007064 Owner -Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
Inspection Date: 04/26/2016 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
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Is the facility as described in 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: Special conditions include flow chanqes in cooling water due to seasonal ambient water
conditions and electrical power demands: removal of fine mesh screens to eliminate high
differential pressure/temperature across turbine condenser systems, thermal plume
monitoring, total residual chlorine monitoring at the ocean outfall, diversion fence operation
and monitoring and a biological monitoring program for intake cooling waters.
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Comment: Influent pumps for coolinq water are downstream of the diversion fence located on the intake
canal in Snows Marsh in the lower Cape Fear River. Flows are calculated using valve
positions and the number of pumps & water boxes in service. Flow is periodically (typically
weekly) checked by a manual measurement at the outlet weir to confirm information on
"Screen Wash Reports" is correct.
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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: In addition to cooling water operations the site also operates 2 domestic wastewater
treatment package plants, one within the operations area and another that serves the
Support Services Area. At these package plants, operators monitor multiple PH locations,
multiple dissolved oxygen locations, settleability, sludge depths (clarifiers) and perform
microscopic examinations of the mixed liquor. The site maintains Laboratory Field
Parameters Certification #5052, additional sampling is performed by Envirochem Inc.
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0007064
Owner - Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
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Inspection Date: 04/26/2016
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Diffused
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Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
a.Manual
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment: The barscreen at the Support Services Area was inspected (Outfall 010)
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
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Type of aeration system
Diffused
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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?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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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)
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Comment: The Outfall 010 package plant for the Support Services Area was inspected during this visit.
This site also operates under Pump & Haul Permit # WQ0036949 which is used for periods
of time when wastewater flows are high due to increases in the workforce. The site was in
negotiations to connect to the City of Southport/Brunswick County sewer system but due to
annexation issues it has been decided that a new extended aeration wastewater treatment
facility will be constructed on-site to replace the 2 smaller systems currently in service for
domestic wastewater treatment.
Pumps -RAS -WAS
Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place?
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Are pumps operational?
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
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Comment: The Support Services WWTP has been temporarily modified to use the empty treatment
train as a storage vessel for wasted sludge and for excess wastewater that will be hauled
from the site. Additional pumps and float control adjustments have been made to
automatically divert high flows to the empty .train and if needed, return this wastewater to the
on-line train for treatment.
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Permit: NC0007064 Owner - Facility:
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
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Inspection Date: 04/26/2016 Inspection Type:
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Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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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?
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: Clarifier effluent was slightly turbid with no visisble pin floc or solids being lost.
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation:
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
Comment: Tertiary filters are typically backwashed at 02:00 to 03:00 am each day.
Aerobic Digester
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?
Yes No NA NE
Down flow
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Comment: As mentioned the site is permitted under Pump & Haul permit # W00036949, reports of
monthly sludge hauling is reported to the Wilmington Regional Office as required.
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