NC0039594_NOD2015PC0304_20151218 (5)

Permit: NC0039594 Owner-Facility: Maiden N1WTP
Inspection Date: 12/1612015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement- Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flow meter calibrated annually? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The flow meter is calibrated annually and was last calibrated on 11/18/15 by Clearwater, Inc.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? E ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The effluent appeared clear with trace suspended solids and no foam. The receiving stream
did not appear to be negatively impacted.
Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the odor acceptable? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Both aerobic digesters were operational and in service. Bio-solids are transported (by Town
staff)to the City of Hickory's Compost facility for continued treatment and disposal.
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? IN ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? S ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The generator is tested weekly (not under load) and periodically put under load throughout
the year. A contracted company services the generator twice per year.
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