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Home My WebLink AboutNC0006254_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20170918A -- 14 September 18, 2017 David Hallock, General Manager Mike Samuels, Facility Engineer Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation 1427 Yadkin River Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Patterson MITI NPDES WW Permit No. NC0006254 Caldwell County Dear Permittee: RECEIVEMCDE UDWR SEP 2 5 2017 Water Quality Permitting Section The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an Inspection of the Patterson Mill on August 16, 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. NC0006254. 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 me at 828-296-4500 or via email at linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS -Inspection Report Cc WQS Asheville Regional Office NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit G \WR\WQ\Caldwell\Wastewater\Industrial\Blue Ridge Tissue - Patterson Mill - Omni Supply 06254\8-16-2017 visit\CEI 08162017 rtf 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°Comphance Inspection Report - - - -Approval expires 6-31-98= Section A National Data System Coding (I e, PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1[ I 2 15 I 3 I NCO006254 111 12 17/08/16 17 18 C J 19 L G j 20H 21111111 1111111111111111111111111 11111111111 f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitonng Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved ------ 180 67 70 I 71 tyI I 72 � �, � 731 I 174 751 I I I I 1__U80 LJ L_J 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) 01 OOPM 17/08/16 15/02/01 Patterson Mill 1427 Yadkin River Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Patterson NC 28661 03 OOPM 17/08/16 20/01/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tlties(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Tim Parlier, 11828-757-4810/ Yes Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance E Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signatuurre(��s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Linda S Wiggs e -X -Y ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext4653/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 31 Nco006254 I11 12 17/08/16 17 18 Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) ' The Inspector, Linda Wiggs, met with Mike Samuels The system looked good and appeared to be operating in compliance at the time of the inspection This facility Is in the Initial phase of upgrading/building a new wastewater treatment system They anticipate construction in the winter 2017 through 2018 spring months Blue Ridge Tissue has been proactive in engaging regional staff in all aspects of this upgrade Page# i Permit NC0006254 Owner -Facility Patterson Mill Inspection Date 08/16/2017 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 E ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment D O and level of solids are analyzed regularly Facility is in the initial phase of replacing their wastewater treatment system Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires In 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment This facility will be building anew VWVfP Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Type of aeration system Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Comment No foam was present Lagoons Yes No NA NE Type of lagoons? # Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1 Are lagoons operated in? # Is a re -circulation line present? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Page# 3 Permit N00006254 Owner -Facility Inspection Date- 08/16/2017 Inspection Type Patterson Mill Compliance Evaluation ❑ 0 ❑ Lagoons Yes No NA NE Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Are dikes free of erosion? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ❑ ❑ ❑ M # Has the sludge blanket In the lagoon (s) been measured periodically In multiple M ❑ ❑ ❑ locations? # If excessive algae Is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the lagoon free of short clrculting? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Part of the new UWVfP Includes closing out the lagoons The lower polishing pond will be (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? N upgraded/lined and remain a Dart of the wastewater system ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees 0 Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? N ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Page# 4