NC0065684_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20170831

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
August 31, 2017
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Thomas J Roberts, President
Aqua North Carolina, Inc
202 Mackenan Ct
Cary, North Carolina 27511
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
1E,CF-WONCDEOID' `lR
SEP 0 6 2017
Water Quality
Permitting Section
SUBJECT Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Country Wood WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO065684
Union County, NC
Dear Mr Roberts
On August 17, 2017, Roberto Scheller of this Office conducted an 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 operating staff for your assistance regarding the inspection
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory, however, should you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself of Roberto Scheller at (704) 235-
2204 or roberto scheller@ncdenr gov
Enclosure Inspection Report
cc Keth Shattuck, ORC, email
Wastewater Branch
File
Sincerely,
W Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
kashattuck@aquaamerica com
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office) 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704 663 1699

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 I 3 I NCO065684 I11 12 17/08/24 17 18 LCJ 19 I G I 201
211111 1 1 1 1 1 1 II I I I I I I I I I I I I I( I I I I I I I I I II I I I I 1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitonng Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- —Reserved ----
67 70 [, j 71 I 72 N � 73 I I 174 75 80
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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 30AM 17/08/24
16/10/01
Country Wood WWTP
NCSR 1004
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Monroe NC 28110
12 10PM 17/08/24
21/04/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Keith Alan Shattuck/ORCJ704-309-1119/
Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Shannon V Becker,202 Mackenan Ct Cary NC 27511/President/919-653-5570/
No
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring 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/
fes/
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
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NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO065684 I11 12 17/08/24 17
Inspection Type
18 IC
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit. NCO065684 Owner -Facility CountryWood WWTP
Inspection Date 08/24/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted anew
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application?
E
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
N
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
N
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Comment The current NPDES permit expires on April 30, 2021
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
E
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab reg required 5 years)?
E
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
0
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
0
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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
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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0
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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0
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
0
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
0
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
N
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
N
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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0
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Comment Compliance review was conducted for the past 12 months of April 2016 throuqh March
2017 One violation was noted for late reporting of DMR on 4-2016 Records reviewed
included DMR's, Labatory analysis, Chain -of -Custody, ORC log, operation log, and field
equipment calibration for DO, PH, temperature and Cl2 meters Field analysis are peformed
under field Lab Certification # 5035 All other analysis are performed by Water Tech
Laboratory. Certification #50
Y
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Permit NCO065684
Inspection Date 08/24/2017
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeoing?
Owner - Facility Country Wood WWTP
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?'
Comment At time of Inspection treatment plant appeared to be well operated
Yes No NA NE
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Equalization Basins
Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated?
N
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Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
E
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Is the basin free of excessive grease?
E
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Are all pumps present?
0
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Are all pumps operable?
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N
Are float controls operable?
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E
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
E
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# Is basin size/volume adequate?
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E
Comment It was noted at time of Inspection construction was on going to convert 2 treatment units Into
equalization basins Construction was being done under Authorization to Construct #
06584A03 (Corrected) effective October 1 2016 A to C Includes mechanical barscreen, grit
removal lift station with dual 230 GPM pumps and associated piping and controls
Bar Screens
Type of bar screen
Yes No NA NE
a Manual
0
b Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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N
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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0
Is the unit in good condition?
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E
Comment Construction was ongoing
around influent bar screen and was not evaluated during
inspection
Aeration Basins 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 operatio-ial? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit NCO065684
Owner - Facility Country Wood WWTP
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
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Inspection Date 08/24/2017
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
M
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Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Are the diffusers operational?
0
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
0
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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N
Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1)
0
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Comment 25% Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is being add to the Influent of treatment units for PH
adjustment
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
0
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
M
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Are weirs level?
0
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Is the site free of weir blockage?
0
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0
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Is scum removal adequate?
0
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0
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Is the drive unit operational?
N
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
M
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
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0
Comment At time of Inspection effluent from secondary clarifiers was clear with few visible suspended
solids
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
N
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Pumps -IFAS -WAS
Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place?
0
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Are pumps operational?
N
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
N
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Comment RAS and WAS sludge is moved with air lift pumps
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
N
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Is the mixing adequate?
0
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Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
N
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# Is the odor acceptable?
M
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Permit NCO065684
Inspection Date 08/24/2017
Aerobic Digester
# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Owner - Facility CountryWood WWTP
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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Comment WAS Is wasted to aerobic digesters and thickened before being removed for disposal by
L&L Environmental Services, LLC
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Type of operation
Is the filter media present?
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
Is the filter free of growth?
Is the air scour operational?
Is the scouring acceptable?
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter ;redia?
Yes No NA NE
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N
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Comment Air scour Is operated manually Durinq Inspection effluent from filters was clear with no
visible suspended solids
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
N
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Are UV bulbs clean?
N
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Is UV intensity adequate?
0
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
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0
Is there a backup system on site?
N
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
M
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Comment Effluent at UV was clear with no visible suspended solids
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
M
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
M
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Is the flow meter operational?
M
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
N
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Comment Flow Is being measures with an ISCO 4210 flow meter and chart recorder
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit NCO065684 Owner -Facility. Country Wood WWTP
Inspection Date. 08/24/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is proper volume collected?
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N
Is the tubing clean?
0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees
0
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Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type N ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment At the time of Inspection sampler temp was recorded at 3 5 degrees Celsius Effluent at
receiving stream was clear with no visible suspended solids Foam was noted at point of
discharge but dislpated within several feet of discharge point
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