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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 27, 2017
Mr Martin Lashua
Carolina Water Service, Inc of NC
Post Office Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
SUBJECT Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bradfield Farms WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO064734
Cabarrus County, NC
Dear Mr Lashua,
ROY COdr,
Governor
MICHAEL S REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
On September 26, 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 your staff for assistance
regarding this 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 Wastewater Branch
File
Sincerely,
r
W Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor /
Water Quality Regional Operations Sectio
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ /
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 1 Water Quality Regional Ope
Mooresville Regional Office) 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina Lo_
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 a-31-98
Section A National Data System Coding (i e , PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 2 15 1 3 I NCO064734 I11 12 17/09/26 17 18 I C 19 I G j 201 I
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 I II 1 1 1 1 1166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved --
67 70 LJ [, j 71 [_j72 LN] 73 I X74 75 80
L 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)
09 55AM 17/09/26
14/02/01
Bradfield Farms WWTP
3822 Tearoyal Ct
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Charlotte NC 28215
11 10AM 17/09/26
18/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representabve(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Larry Darnell Henry/ORC/704-361-0641/
Name, Address of Responsible Officiallritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Carl Daniel, PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 282240908//800-525-7990/7045258174
No
Section C Areas Evaluated Dunng 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/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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W Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/
EPA F r 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete + /
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2f$�or 7w,%—
Page#
NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO064734 I11 12 17/09/26 17
Inspection Type
18 ICI
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Page# 2
Permit. NCO064734 Owner -Facility Bradfield Farms WWTP
Inspection Date 09/26/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
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?
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Is the facility as described In the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for Inspection?
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Comment Permit was Issued on February 1, 2014 and expires on November 30, 2018 It was noted
that sampling for Total Residual Chlorine should be removed from permit
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required Information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab reg required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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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
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete do they Include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted Its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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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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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment Records reviewed were well orgmized and readily available for review
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit NCO064734
Inspection Date 09/26/2017
Operations & Maintenance
Owner - Facility Bradfield Farms 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 Treatment facility appeared to be well operated and maintained
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44 5 degrees Celsius+/- 0 2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/- 1 0 degrees?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Comment Labatory analysis is performbe by K&W Labatories in Midland NC (Lab Cert # 559) Field
prameters are performed under Field Lab Certification #5228
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
E
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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E
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
E
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Comment Audible and visual alarm were operational at time of Inspection
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a Manual
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b Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit In good condition?
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Comment Facility has fine screen and appeared to be operating
properly at time of inspection
Page# 4
Permit NCO064734 Owner -Facility
Inspection Date 09/26/2017 Inspection Type
Bradfield Farms WWiP
Compliance Evaluation
Is the capacity adequate?
S
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Equalization Basins
Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated?
0
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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?
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Are all pumps present?
N
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Are all pumps operable?
0
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Are float controls operable?
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Are audible and visual alarms operable?
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# Is basin size/volume adequate?
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Comment
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
S
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Is the mixing adequate?
N
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Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank?
N
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# Is the odor acceptable?
0
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
N
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Comment Sludge is pumped from aerobic digester
and dewatered before disposal Solids are removed
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Is the DO level acceptable?
by L & L Environmental for final desposal by land application
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Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1)
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Are the diffusers operational?
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
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Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
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Is the DO level acceptable?
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0
Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1)
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Comment 30 minute settability test Indicates that MLSS settle out well with a clear supernatant above
settled solids
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Page# 5
Permit NC0064734
Inspection Date 09/26/2017
Owner - Facility Bradfield Farms WWTP
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
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 flo3?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Apprcxlmately % of the sidewall depth)
Yes No NA NE
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Comment At time of Inspection effluent from secondary clarifier was clear with few suspended solids
Pumps -RAS -WAS Yes No NA NE
Are pumps In place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Yes No NA NE
Type of operation
Cross flow
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Is the filter media present?
M
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Is the filter surface free of clogging?
M
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Is the filter free of growth?
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
M
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Comment Flltere consists of membrane cloth filter
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
M
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Are UV bulbs clean?
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Is' UV Intensity adequate?
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
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Permit. NCO064734 Owner - Facility: Bradfield Farms WWTP
Inspection Date 09/26/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Is there a backup system on site? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment Effluent evaulated at end of UV and was clear with no visible suspended solids
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
0
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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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)?
M
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
0
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representative)?
Comment Sampler temperature was noted at 3 - 4 degree C
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment Effluent at point of discharge was clear with no visible suspended solids No foam or floating
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debris was noted at discharge pooint at time of inspection
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Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the Inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
M
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
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Comment
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 27, 2017
Mr Martin Lashua
Carolina Water Service, Inc of NC
Post Office Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224
SUBJECT Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Bradfield Farms WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO064734
Cabarrus County, NC
Dear Mr Lashua,
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
On September 26, 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 your staff for assistance
regarding this 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 Wastewater Branch
File
Sincerely,
e
W Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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 8-31-96
Section A National Data System Coding (i e , PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 [ti_] 2 15 I 3 I NC0064734 I11 12 17/09/26 17 18 ISI 19 1 s 201
211111 I I I I I III L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III I I I I 1166
Reserved—
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —Reserved--
67 70 71 I —1 I 72 I N 1 73 I I X74 75 Ll 80
67
LJ LJ I I I
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)
09 55AM 17/09/26
14/02/01
Bradfield Farms WWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3822 Tearoyal Ct
11 10AM 17/09/26
18/11/30
Charlotte NC 28215
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
///
Larry Darnell Henry/ORC1104-361-0641/
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Carl Daniel,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 282240908//800-525-7990/7045258174
No
Section C Areas Evaluated Dunng Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 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/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
W Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/
EPA F r 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete 2f$�or
r
Page#
NPDES
yr/mo/day
31 NCO064734 111 121 17/09/26 117
1-ispection Type
18 ICI
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1
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Page# 2
Permit NCO064734 Owner - Facility Bradfield Farms WWTP
Inspection Date 09/26/2017 Inspection Type* Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(if the present permit expires In 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
0
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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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?
0
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Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for Inspection?
M
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Comment Permit was Issued on February 1 2014 and expires on November 30 2018 It was noted
that sampling for Total Residual Chlorine should be removed from permit
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
M
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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?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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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 CDCs
Are DMRs complete do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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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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E
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
M
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment Records reviewed were well orginized and readily available for review
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Page# 3
Permit. NCO064734
Inspection Date 09/26/2017
Operations $ Maintenance
Owner- Facility Bradfield Farms WWTP
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex VILSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment Treatment facility appeared to be well operated and maintained
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or labcratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6 0 degrees
Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44 5 degrees Celsius+/- 0 2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20 0 degrees Celsius +/-1 0 degrees?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Comment Labatory analysis is performbe by K&W Labatories in Midland NC (Lab Cert # 559) Field
prameters are performed under Field Lab Certification #5228
Pump Station - Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
0
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Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
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E
Are all pumps present?
N
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Are all pumps operable?
E
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Are float controls operable?
N
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
0
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Comment Audible and visual alarm were operational at time of Inspection
properly at time of inspection
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a Manual
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b Mechanical
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Are the bars adequately screening debris?
N
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Is the screen free of excessive debris?
E
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Is disposal of screening In compliance?
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Is the unit In good condition?
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Comment. Facility has fine screen and appeared to be operating
properly at time of inspection
Page# 4
Permit* NCO064734 Owner - Facility
Inspection Date 09/26/2017 Inspection Type
Bradfield Farms WWTP
Compliance Evaluation
Is the capacity adequate?
S
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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?
0
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Are all pumps present?
N
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Are all pumps operable?
S
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Are float controls operable?
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N
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
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0
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
E
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Comment
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
S
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Is the mixing adequate?
E
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Is the site free of excessive foaming In the tank?
0
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# Is the odor acceptable?
Are the diffusers operational?
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
0 ❑
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Comment Sludge Is pumped from aerobic digester
and dewatered before disposal Solids are removed
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by L & L Environmental for final desposal by land application
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E
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext Air
Type of aeration system
Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
❑ ❑
N
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Are the diffusers operational?
E ❑
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Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
N ❑
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Is the DO level acceptable?
❑ ❑
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E
Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1)
❑ ❑
❑
0
Comment 30 minute settability test Indicates that MLSS settle out well with a clear supernatant above
settled solids
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? E ❑ ❑ ❑
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Bradfield Farms WWTP
Are pumps in place?
M
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Inspection Date: 09/26/2017 Inspection Type
Compliance Evaluation
Are pumps operational?
0
❑
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of Circular clarifier?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are weirs level?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of weir blockage?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
❑
❑
❑
N
Comment At time of Inspection effluent from secondary clarifier was clear with few suspended soilds
Pumps -RAS -WAS
Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place?
M
❑
❑
❑
Are pumps operational?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
❑
❑
N
❑
Comment
Filtration (High Rate Tertiary)
Yes No NA NE
Type of operation
Cross flow
❑
❑
Is the filter media present?
M ❑
❑
❑
Is the filter surface free of clogging?
❑
❑
❑
Is the filter free of growth?
❑
❑
❑
Is the air scour operational?
❑ ❑
N
❑
Is the scouring acceptable?
❑ ❑
M
❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media?
0 ❑
❑
❑
Comment Flltere consists of membrane cloth filter
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are UV bulbs clean?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is' UV intensity adequate?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
❑
❑
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N
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Permit. NCO064734 Owner -Facility Bradfield Farms V WTP
Inspection Date. 09/26/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE
Is there a backup system on site? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent clear and free of solids? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment- Effluent evaulated at end of UV and was clear with no visible suspended solids
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
❑
M
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 Sampler temperature was noted at 3 - 4 degree C
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
M
❑
❑
❑
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 Effluent at point of discharge was clear with no visible suspended soilds No foam or floating
❑
❑
debris was noted at discharge pooint at time of inspection
❑
Do the generator(s) have adequate Capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
❑
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested by Interrupting primary power source?
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested under load?
0
❑
❑
❑
Was generator tested & operational during the Inspection?
❑
❑
0
❑
Do the generator(s) have adequate Capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
❑
❑
❑
Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator fuel level monitored?
M
❑
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❑
Comment
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