NC0035041_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20170719

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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
July 19, 2017
Tony Konsul
Regional Manager
Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC
5701 Westpark Drive, Suite 101
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hemby Acres WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO035041
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Konsul:
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Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZEMMERMAN
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On July 18, 2017, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted compliance inspections at the
subject facility. This inspection was conducted as a Compliance Evaluation Inspections (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 report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact myself or Roberto Scheller at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Enclosed
cc: Wastewater Branch
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Sincerely, t
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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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 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 2 15 1 3 I NCO035041 I11 12 17/07/18 17 18 LCI I 19 LG j 201
211 I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II 1 1 1 1 1 f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----Reserved------
671 70 L 71 L 72 LNJ 73 I 74 751 III I I_ 80
Section B FacilityData
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 12AM 17/07/18
13/12/01
Hemby Acres WWTP
7803 Idlewild Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Indian Trail NC 28079
11 40AM 17/07/18
18/10/31
Names) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Larry Darnell Hen ry/ORCR04-361-0641/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaVTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Anthony Joseph Konsul,3549 Beatty Rd Sherrills Ford NC 286739322/Regional
Manager/704-525-7990/ No
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self-Monitonng Program 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
Roberto Scheller MRO WQ//252-946-6481/
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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 obsolete17
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NCO035041 I11 12 17/07/18 17 18 ICI
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCO035041
Inspection Date 07/18/2017
Owner - Facility Hemby Acres WWTP
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted anew
application?
Is the facility as described In the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for Inspection?
Comment
Operations & Maintenance
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
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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?
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?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit. NCO035041
Inspection Date. 07/18/2017
Record Keeping
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Owner-Facdlty HembyAcresWWTP
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Comment Records are kept In Office at 4944 Parkway Plazza blvd Suite 375, Charlotte, NC
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?
Comment Sludge removed for disposal by L&L Environmental 704-320-1012
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?
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Comment Manual bar screen Is to be replaced by mechanical bar screen New mechanical bar was
not vet in operation at time of Inspection
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
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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Permit. NC0035041 Owner -Facility Hemby Acres WVVfP
Inspection Date 07/18/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Type of operation
Down flow
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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 % of the sldewall depth)
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Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Yes No NA NE
Type of operation
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Is the filter media present?
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Is the filter surface free of clogging?
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Is the filter free of growth?
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
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Disinfection -Liquid
Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectdnt?
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(Sodium Hypochlonte) Is pump feed system operational?
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Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment
De -chlorination Yes No NA NE
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Permit NCO035041 Owner - Facility
Inspection Date 07/18/2017 Inspection Type
Hemby Acres WWTP
Compliance Evaluation
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
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Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Comment Effluent at point of discharge had C12 residual of <12ug/1
Are tablet de-chlonnators operational? ❑_ ❑ 0 ❑
Number of tubes In use?
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Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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# Is proper temperature set fog sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees
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Celsius)?
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Is the faculty sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
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Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Is the generator tested by Interrupting primary power source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the Inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vencor for extended run on back-up power?
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
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Comment Generator maintained by Kraft Power and runs weekly under load
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