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Home My WebLink AboutNC0024244_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20170208Water'Resources EnYironmental.Quality February 8, 2017 Mr. Michael Ferris, City Manager City of Albemarle Post Office Box 190 Albemarle, North Carolina 28002-0190 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Long Creek WWTP NPDES Permit NCO024244 Stanly County, NC Dear Mr., Ferris: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. JAY ZRJMERMAN Director RECOVEDINCDENWR FEB 14 Z017 water Quality Permitting section 25,,201'7, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted an unannounced. compliance On January n1p , inspection at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted as a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) to insure compliance with permit requirements and conditions. At the time. of .;inspection, facility appeared to be well maintained and operated.. We wish to thank you and the -operating staff for assistance regarding this inspection., The enclosed rep . ort should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please do-no't hesitate to contact myself or'Roberto Scheller at (704)235=22.04 or roberto.scheller@ncdenr.gov.. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosed cc: Brandon Plyler - ORC, email: bplyler@albemarlene.gov Wastewater Branch, File �>"Nothing Compares'"---.. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919-707-9000 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.Q. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 R - - Water Compliance Inspection Repor� -� Approval expires 6-31-96 - - - Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e:, PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN i 2 15 I 3 I NCO024244 I11 12 17/01/25 17 18Ir.I 19I L!.j 20 LJ �I 211 I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I 1 ,I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .11 I 1 1 I I 166 ----- —Reserved ------ Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------Reserved---- — 67 70 I, I 71 I I 72 I N I 73 I74 75III 80 67 LJ LNLLJ 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) 10:26AM 17/01/25 13/01/01 Long Creek WWTP. Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1040 Coble Ave Extension 12:48PM 17/01/25 14/02/28 Albemarle NC 28002 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Numb6r(s) Other Facility Data Brandon Wesley Plyler/ORC/704-984-9630/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael Ferris, 190 PO Box Albemarle NC 28002/City No Manager/704-984-9410/7049849406 Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenanc6 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 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 Roberto Scheller . MRO WQ//252-946-6481/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger. MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.° �. LAX' Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NC0024244 I11 121 17/01/2 5 I 17 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit: NCO024244 Owner - Facility: Lang Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 01/25/2017 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 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the in granted access to all areas for inspection? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The City of Albemarle implements an approved industrial pretreatment program. Record Keeping .. Yes No NA NE Are records kept and -maintained as required by the permit? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are' all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? M ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or> 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator E ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: All records reviewed during inspection were readly available for inspection. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ i Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? El El El Page# 3 Permit: NCO024244 Owner -Facility: Long CreekWWTP Inspection Date: 01/25/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Yes No NA NE # Is the facility using a'contract lab? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees E ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/-1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: On site field analyses performed under field laboratory certification #5648. All other analyses performed by Statesville Analytical, Inc., Prism Laboratories, Ins., and ETS Inc. Laboratory instrumentation used for field analyses appeared to be properly calibrated and documented. Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ _❑ Is the tubing clean? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees E ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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 M ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? E ❑ .❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 .❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Page# . 4 Permit: NCO024244 Owner - Facility: Long Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 01/25/2017Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE 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: Grit Removal Type of grit removal a.Manual b.Mechanical Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Comment: Pump Station r Influent Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? Is the wet well free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present?' Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? Comment: Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system ❑ 0 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE El ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Surface Page# 5 Permit: NCO024244 Owner - Facility: Long Creek WWT'P Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? M ❑ Inspection Date: 01/25/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? N ❑ Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin free of dead spots? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑. Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/< of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ M Comment: All four secondary clarifiers were in operation at time of inspection Pumas -RAS -WAS Yes No NA NE Are pumps in place? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?. ❑ ❑ ❑ M Comment: Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No 'NA NE Type of operation: Cross flow Is the filter media present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter surface free of clogging? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NC0024244 Owner- Facility: Long Creek WWTP Type of system ? Inspection Date: 01/25/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Is the filter free of growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Gas Are cylinders secured adequately? Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- -____) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑, ❑ ❑ 1000-0012-3092 10/14/2013 De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Sodium bisulfite is used for dechlorination. Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Is there adequate drying bed space? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 Permit: NCO024244 Owner -Facility: LongCreekWWPP Inspection Date: 01/25/2017 Inspection Type:. Compliance Evaluation Yes, No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 / Drying Beds Yes No NA NE Are the drying beds free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the site free of dry sludge remain ,Ing in beds? 0 ❑ .❑ ❑ Is the site free of stockpiled sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sludge land applied? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ (Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ 'M ❑ Comment: Drying beds were not being used to dry sludge. Standby Power Yes, No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? -1 ❑ El Is the generator tested under load? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ' N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: One of the stand-by generators was being repaired at time of inspection. Page# 8