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Home My WebLink AboutNC0071897_NOV2017PC0518_20170817N. 4+a�iRkWs�.t�4•� Certified Mail # 7016 1370 000165717822 Return Receipt Requested August 28, 2017 Robert Crummie Mizpah Healthcare Inc PO Box 999 Mountain Home, NC 28758-0999 POy GPaPER l7rw= MIC KAEL 48. REGAN �yy�y �s Pf7 a)dN S. 14Y DfreMr SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY RECEIVEMCDEO/DWR Tracking Number: NOV-2017-PC-0518 Permit No. NCO071897 SEP 0 1 2011 Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP Henderson County Wale, U—i''`y Permitting Section Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP on July 19, 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. NC0071897. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation Operations & Maintenance Bar screen is rusting out. Effluent Sampling Effluent grab sample had 22mg/L of BOD. This is 193% in exceedance of the daily max limit. Operations & Maintenance Facility is overgrown with vegetation. Plant structure is rusting. Holes have rusted through between aerobic digester and aeration basins. In addition, the issues below must also be addressed: Compliance Issue(s): High solids in the secondary clarifier. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U S 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business da rs after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10 -day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared. 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. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E. the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or potential problems due to planned mai-itenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Boss 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 ATTACHMENTS Cc: James & James Environmental/ORC WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File -NPDES Compliance/Enforcement-Unit-_Enforcement Filej 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 Fac Type 1 IN I 2 I5 I 3 I NCO071897 I11 12 17/07/19 17 18 I � j 19 I G j 201 21I_I1 1 1I— I I I I 11 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 l l l 1 I I I I 11 I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --Reserved- Reserved67 671 I 71 L I 72 I NJ 731 I 174 75 80 70 I _1 — u I I I L 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 17/07/19 16/01/01 Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 74 Lotus Ln 10 45AM 17/07/19 20/11/30 Hendersonville NC 28792 Name(s) of Onsite Representatives)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Robert Crummie,PO Box 999 Mountain Home NC 287580999//626-676-9063/ No Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review 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 Daniel J Boss D 6 ARO WQH828-296-4658/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 1 �(A W 7 0, — *LL 1/ v EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont) 31 NCO071897 111 121 17/07/19 1 11 18 1 „ I Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On 7/19/2017, 1 (Daniel Boss) conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at Henderson's Assisted Living VW TP Juanita James and Jim were also present for the Inspection The plant effluent looked fairly clear, but the plant did seem to have some operational issues There were solids floating in the chlorine contact chamber and the tertiary filter(which is being used as a settling tank). The plant effluent didn't have visible solids I took grab samples for Biological Oxygen Demand(BOD) and Total Suspended Solids(TSS) testing The result for BOD was 22mg/L which is 193% over the daily max limit The TSS result was 17mg/L which is compliant. The clarifier had a sludge blanket of 5' out of 9' total depth, which is unnacceptably high Juanita cited high grease and oil levels as the mayor reason this facility has difficulty meeting permit limits This Is also the reason they are using the tertiary filter as a settling chamber Juanita says the grease clogs up the filter and makes it unusable I suggested testing the influent and effluent for grease and oils levels to determine if that is really the issue If high grease and oil levels are detected in the Influent, then the plant could possibly benefit frorn the installation of a grease trap dust prior to the headworks of the plant The plant Is showing signs of deterioration The bar screen is rusting away and there is a large rusted hole In the wall between the aeration basin and the aerobic digester The plant Is overgrown with vegetation The vegetation Inside the fence and along :he outside of the fence needs to be removed/trimmed back Page# Permit. NCO071897 Owner - Facility Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP Inspection Date. 07/19/2017 Inspection Type* Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment The facility is overgrown with vegetation The plant structure Is rusting. Holes have rusted through the wall between the aerobic digester and the aeration basin Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted anew ❑ ❑ N 0 application? Is the basin free of dead spots? N ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen Ext Air Type of aeration system a Manual Is the basin free of dead spots? N ❑ b Mechanical ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ N Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Comment The bar screen is rusting out. Aeration Basin's Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Page# 3 Permit NCO071897 Inspection Date- 07/19/2017 Aeration Basins Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1) • �J Owner - Facility Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ M Comment One wall of the aeration basin has a rusted out hole between it and the aerobic digester 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? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately Y4 of the sidewall depth) Yes No NA NE M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ Comment Some solids were coming through the clarifier The sludge blanket was about 5' of 9' depth. Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Type of operation 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the filter surface free of clogging? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the filter free of growth? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment The tertiary filter Is being used as a settling tank only. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes In use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit NCO071897 Owner - Facility Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP Inspection Date. 07/19/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Comment The contact chamber had some floating sludge In It De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment Are the tablets the proper size and type? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees ❑ ❑ M ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment Page# 5