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Home My WebLink AboutNC0089478_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20170828August 28, 2017 Paul P. Vest YMCA of Western North Carolina 53 Asheland Ave Ste 105 Asheville, NC 28801 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Camp Watia WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCO089478 Swain County Dear Mr. Vest: AwwgP tz- qLA L& PEGAN RECEIVED/NMEO/DWR SEP 0 7 2017 walull .,iuol, } Permitting Section The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Camp Watia WWTP on 7/19/2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0089478. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please address the following issues within 30 days of your receipt of this letter: The Engineers Certification was never submitted for this facility — see the Authorization to Construct dated May 20, 20151 page 2, paragraph 4, The float and corresponding alarms (audible & visual) for the pump station were not working at the time of the inspection. The alarms were working when the on/off switch was activated but not when the float was raised, 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 N 1 2 15 I 3 I N00089478 111 12 17/07/19 17 18 L C J 19 LG] 20 I 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------Reserved---------- 67 70 L_j 71 I I 72 L_l � �, � 73 I 174 751 III I I I 180 I 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 17/07/19 14/09/01 Camp Watia WWTP 5030 Watia Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Bryson City NC 28713 12 OOPM 17/07/19 17/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Lance A Ingram//828-488-7195 / Lance Alan Ingram/ORC/828-488-7195/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Paul P Vest,53 Asheland Ave Ste 105 Asheville NC 28801//828-251-5909/8282512437 Yes Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Sludge Handling Disposal E 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 Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date (/ Beverly Price BP ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature F7V'Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# Permit NCO089478 Inspection Date 07/19/2017 Owner -Facility Camp Watia WWTP Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation 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 ME ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment The pH is checked in the aeration basin and soda ash or baking soda is added as needed D O is occasionally checked in the aeration basin but it is not being documented Permit Yes No NA NE (if the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted a new ® ❑ ❑ ❑ application? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? N Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment The AtoC included the following components which were not installed Bar Screen and Auto Dialer monitoring system Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? N Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment This system started operation in May 2016 per the ORC The calibration was not done at the time of inspection but was done on July 25, 2017 The % error as reported was 7% The permit requires instantaneous flow monitoring, recording is not required, however, a chart recorder is in place The system uses a eastech Totalizer Bar Screens Type of bar screen a Manual b Mechanical Yes No NA NE El Page# 3 Permit NCO089478 Owner -Facility Camp Watia WWTP Type of system ? Tablet ❑ Inspection Date 07/19/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Type of aeration system Diffused # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1) ❑ M ❑ ❑ Comment Measured D O was 0 63 mg/I 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment Are the tablets the proper size and type? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 3 Comment Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment The Generac generator cycles once per week The fuel level was 70% and is checked weekly by the facility director Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Page# 5