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Home My WebLink AboutNC0035386_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20170829August 29, 2017 John Higdon Cherokee County Schools 911 Andrews Rd Murphy, NC 28906 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Hiwassee Dam School NPDES WW Permit No. NCO035386 Cherokee County Dear Permittee: P-OY COO da,4 DECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR SEP 0 7 2017 water Quaisty Permitting Section The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Hiwassee Dam School on 8/28/2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0035386. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File G \WR\WQ\Cherokee\Wastewater\Minors\Hiawassee Dam School 35386\Inspections\CEI Letter 8 28 2017 doa 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 B-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 N00035386 I11 121 17/08/28 117 18 1,1 19 1 G 1 201 11-11 Li 211111 1 1 1 1 1 111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I 1166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------Reserved------- 67 701J 71 I 72 L73I 74 751 I I I I J_ 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) 01 OOPM 17/08/28 12/12/01 Hiwassee Dam School Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date NC Hwy 294 03 OOPM 17/08/28 17/08/31 Murphy NC 28906 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Mark Fredrick Teague/ORC/828-293-9396/ Name, Address of Responsible Officialfritle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Gary Wnght,911 Andrews Rd Murphy NC 28906//828-837-2722/ No Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance N Facility Site Review 0 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 BOO �? 7 Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ Mikal Willmer ARO WQ//828-296 4686/ Signature of ManagepaRL9 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# ft 4 Permit NCO035386 Owner - Facility. Hiwassee Dam School Inspection Date 08/28/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, D0, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment The plant and surrounding area were well maintained at the time of the inspection Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted anew ❑ ❑ ® ❑ application? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for Inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment The gate lock was not engaged at the time of the Inspection The filter area should be locked to restrict access Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is sand filter free of ponding? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ N # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment The alarm aDDeared to be visual only It Is suggested that a telemetry system lautodialer component be added to the high level alarm In the pump station to Increase ease of monitoring 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment Page# 3