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Home My WebLink AboutNC0067342_NOV-2017-PC-0281_20170518a. RO i C-Oa ER CC�'e>rMN' MICHAEL S. RECAN Sec•.-etary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN �r�er�r Certified Mail # 7016 1370 000165719369 Return Receipt Re nested May 18, 2017 RECE1VEDINCDEQIDWR MAY 3 0 W7 James Rice Eaven Brice Partnership Water W Section 329 Emma Rd permltting Asheville, NC 28806 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2017-PC-0281 Permit No. NCO067342 North View Mobile Home Park Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the North View Mobile Home Park on May 8, 2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0067342. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The compliance inspection was conducted by Linda Wiggs and myself from the Asheville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation Effluent Sampling Fecal Coliform Samples obtained violated the Daily Max Permit Limit. Record Keeping Process Control Reports have not been received since 1/12/2017. Effluent Pipe Suspended solids were observed in the receiving stream leaving the effluent pipe. Disinfection Suspended solids were apparent in the chlorine contact chamber and leaving the plant. Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office withi_n_10 days upon your receipt of this Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and. other identified issues, if applicable. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Wiggs with the Water Quality Regional _Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosure: Inspection Report Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\North View MHP 67342NS-8-2017 V1s1t\N0V-2017-PC-0281.rtf State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 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 Fee Type 1 IN 2 u 3 NCo067342 11 12 17/05/08 17 181 19 I G I 201 211 I I I I II 1 1 1 I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------Reserved ----- --- — 6770 I 71 L_j 72 h, � 73 I I J 74751 80 LJ Section B: Facility Data L_J l 1 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) 09:15AM 17/05/08 10/12/01 North View Mobile Home Park 329 Emma Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Asheville NC 28806 10:30AM 17/05/08 15/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number James Rice,329 Emma Rd Asheville NC 28806//828-253-0164/8282537803 Contacted Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 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/Offioe/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Linda S Wiggs":f''v- ARO WQ/l828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ G. Landon Davidson ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date r — EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 NCO067342�1 12 17/05/08 17 18 I $ tl Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Present during the inspection were Linda Wiggs and Landon Davidson with DWR and Jim Queen, ORC. Of the additional treatment components only the EQ is receiving some portion of the flows. Solids were observed leaving the plant. Fecal Coliform sample result violated the daily maximum permit limit of 400 colonies/100ml. The sample result was > 1,500 col/100ml. Monthly Process Control Reports have not been received since 1/2017 Page# Permit: NCO067342 Owner - Facility: North View Mobile Home Park Inspection Date: 05/08/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Process Control Reports have not been received since 1/12/2017. Record Keeloin4 Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑E ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ M 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ r ❑ 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? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Process Control Reports have not been received since 1/12/2017. The ORC is in litigation to keeD his Certification. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? E ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑0 ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO067342 Inspection Date: 05/08/2017 Flow Measurement - Effluent Comment: Chart recorder is not operating properly Bar Screens 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: Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Comment: There was no foam present. Owner - Facility: North View Mobile Home Park Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑X❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE E ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCO067342 Owner - Facility: North View Mobile Home Park Inspection Date: 05/08/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Isthereturn rate acceptable (low turbulence)? ❑ _ ❑ . ❑ t Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Solids were observed leaving the circular clarifier. The blanket was visiblv high The ORC stated, and it appeared, that flow from the circular clarifier is now directed to the package plant clarifier. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ E ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Suspended solids were apparent in the chlorine contact chamber and leaving the olant Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Solids were observed in the receiving stream leaving the effluent pipe. Effluent Samplinq Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ ❑ E Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ ❑ i Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ E Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Effluent rab samples for Fecal Coliform, TSS and NH3 were obtained. Fecal Coliform sample violated permit limit. Page# 5