NC0021628_Compliance_20171030

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 30, 2017
Mr John Mullis, Town Administrator
Town of Norwood
Post Office Box 697
Norwood, North Carolina 28128
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S REGAN
Secretary
S JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVEDINCDEOWR
NOV 0 7 2017
Water Quality
Permitting Section
SUBJECT Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Norwood WWTP
NPDES Permit NCO021628
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr Mullis
On October 24, 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 the operating 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 [phone] or
roberto scheller@ncdenr gov
Enclosure- Inspection Report
cc Thomas Johnson (ORC) email
Wastewater Branch
File
Sincerely,
W Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
tjohnson@envirolinkinc 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 N00021628 I11 12 17/10/24 17 18 ICI 19 I G I 201
211 1IIII IIIIIII1II11111111 l llllll lllIIIIIIII 166
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---Reserved-----
67171 I I I 72 L N � 731 I 174 75 80
67 70 [2_j ilIII
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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)
02 38PM 17/10/24
14/02/01
Norwood WWTP
6896 US Hwy 52
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Norwood NC 28128
04 22PM 17/10/24
19/01/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Thomas David Johnson/ORC/252-419-2199/
Name, Address of Responsible Officialfritle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Dwight Smith,PO Box 679 Norwood NC 28128/Town
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Adminstratorf704-474-3416!7044743201
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self-Monitonng 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
W Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/
EPA Form 33560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Ale=
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NCO021628 111 121 17/10/24 1 17 18 ICI
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit NCO021628 Owner - Facility Norwood WWTP
Inspection Date 10/24/2017 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?
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Is the facility as described in 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 Current permit is for the discharge of 0 75 MGD Into Rocky river which is classified as C
waters The Rocky River is in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
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
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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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
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit. NCO021628
Inspection Date 10/24/2017
Owner - Facility Norwood WWTP
Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment It was noted at time of inspection that half of plant is down for maintenance and repairs
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type -of bar screen
Ext Air
Type of aeration system
a Manual
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Is the basin free of dead spots?
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b Mechanical
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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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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Is disposal of screening in compliance?
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Is the unit in good condition?
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Comment Rags and grit are disposed of with dried sludge in landfill It Is recommended that disposal
box used to haul off dried sludge be covered to keep rain water out
Grit Removal
Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
Ext Air
Type of aeration system
a Manual
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Is the basin free of dead spots?
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b Mechanical
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Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
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Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
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Is the grit free of excessive odor?
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# Is disposal of grit In compliance?
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Comment
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Ext Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
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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Is the DO level acceptable?(1 0 to 3 0 mg/1)
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Permit. NCO021628
Inspection Date. 10/24/2017
Aeration Basins
Owner - Facility Norwood WWTP
Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment Only one of the two aeation basins in operation Second basin down for clean out and
maintenance
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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 floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
Comment Effluent turbid from heavv rain event on 10/23/2017 One of two clarifiers down for
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replacement of drive unit and center well
Pumps -RAS -WAS
Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place?
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Are pumps operational?
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
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Comment
Disinfection -Gas
Are cylinders secured adequately?
Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight?
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000--)
Yes No NA NE
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Permit NC0021628 Owner - Facility Norwood VVVVfP
Inspection Date. 10/24/2017 Inspection Type, Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Comment
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?
Comment Souium bisuldite used for dechlcrination
Flow Measurement - Influent
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
Is the flow meter operational?
(if units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
Comment
Drying Beds
Is there adequate drying bed space?
Is the sludge distribution on drying beds appropriate?
Are the drying beds free of vegetation?
# Is the site free of dry sludge remaining In beds?
Is the site free of stockpiled sludge?
Is the filtrate from sludge drying beds returned to the front of the plant?
# Is the sludge disposed of through county landfill?
# Is the sludge land applied?
(Vacuum filters) Is polymer mixing adequate?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment Sludge drying beds are inadequate for this facility Sludge handling and treatment
equipmenht should be updated to meet facility's needs
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Permit NC0021628 owner -Facility Norwood WWTP
Inspection Date 10/24/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Aerobic Digester
Yes No NA NE
Is the capacity adequate?
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Is the mixing adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive foaming In the tank?
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# Is the odor acceptable?
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# Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
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Comment Old Imhoff tank Is being used to thicken and digest sludge Tank appeared
to be working
Properly at time of Inspection
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