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Home My WebLink AboutNC0086053_Compliance Sampling Inspection_20171127 State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 November 27, 2017 Joey Cupp Pilot Travel Centers LLC PO Box 10146 Knoxville, TN 37939-0146 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Pilot Travel Center #393 NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086053 Haywood County Dear Mr. Cupp: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a Compliance Sampling Inspection of the Pilot Travel Center #393 on 11/08/2017. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0086053. 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 Mikal Willmer with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report EC: WQS ARO Server Laserfiche 20171127_NC0086053_CSI DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650 State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650 EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 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 52 NC0086053 17/11/08 S S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Pilot Travel Center #393 NC Hwy 209 At I-40 Waynesville NC 28786 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 12:34PM 17/11/08 16/12/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Joedavid Matthew Hall/ORC/828-586-5588/ Other Facility Data 01:30PM 17/11/08 21/01/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Joey Cupp,PO Box 10146 Knoxville TN 379390146//865-588-7488/8654502809 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Self-Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Compliance Schedules 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 Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ Mikal Willmer ARO WQ//828-296-4686/ 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#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650 11/27/2017 11/27/2017 11/27/2017 NPDES yr/mo/day 17/11/08 Inspection Type S3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspectors, Mikal Willmer and Tim Heim with the Asheville Regional Office conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Pilot Travel Center's WWTP on November 8, 2017. This inspection was conducted to assess what steps have been taken to repair the offline secondary clarifier since the Engineering Analysis was received on July 5, 2017. Joedavid Hall, ORC, was present and assisted in the inspection. Special Permit conditions require Pilot Travel to submit an engineering analysis by December 2017 and implement repairs by December 2018. The engineering analysis was received on July 6, 2017. The concrete around the offline clarifier has been repaired and a new weir box has been installed; however, the ORC reports the seams of the weir box leak when filled. At the time of the inspection, it appeared hydraulic cement or an epoxy was recently used to repair the leaking seams. The ORC has not attempted to fill the clarifier since the repair to the seams. The composite sampler recently quit working. Environmental Inc. has brought in a refrigerator and time/flow proportional peristaltic pump. They hope to set up a portable sampler soon. A new sampler may be beneficial and aid in maintaining sample temperature. Additionally, a composite sampler would be better protected from the elements. The effluent appeared to be free from significant visible solids at the time of the inspection. Results from the Compliance Sampling Inspection are as follows: TSS: 12 mg/L Fecal: 3 cfu/100 mL BOD: 35 mg/L NC0086053 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650 Permit:NC0086053 Inspection Date:11/08/2017 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Pilot Travel Center #393 Compliance Sampling Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE Is there a compliance schedule for this facility? Is the facility compliant with the permit and conditions for the review period? PIlot Travel is required to submit a treatment system study by December 2017 and implement recommendations by December 2018. Dynamis, on behalf of Pilot Travel, submitted an Engineering Evaluation prepared by Mark Balik, PE on July 5, 2017. The evaluation includes corrective measures to repair the offline clarifier. Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Joedavid, ORC, with Environmental Inc. stated they have begun to monitor MLSS more frequently to help manage solids within the Aeration Basins. Environmental Inc. is pumping the treatment units approximately once a quarter. Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? See compliance schedule section above.Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # 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? The effluent was no longer overtopping the weir plate.Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650 Permit:NC0086053 Inspection Date:11/08/2017 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Pilot Travel Center #393 Compliance Sampling Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Is the screen free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screening in compliance? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? Is the basin free of excessive grease? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are float controls operable? Are audible and visual alarms operable? # Is basin size/volume adequate? The WWTP did not appear to be experiencing flow surges during the inspection. The ORC reports all floats within the basin are working. Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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 ¼ of the sidewall depth) There are still solids floating to the surface of the clarifier, but there did not appear to be significant solids leaving the clarifier. It should be noted the second clarifier is still offline. See inspection summary for details and corrective measures. Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650 Permit:NC0086053 Inspection Date:11/08/2017 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Pilot Travel Center #393 Compliance Sampling Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused 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? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin’s surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/l) The blowers turned on within the aeration basins during the inspection.Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? 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? Chambers are being pumped once a quarter.Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Tablet 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: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? Page#5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650 Permit:NC0086053 Inspection Date:11/08/2017 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Pilot Travel Center #393 Compliance Sampling Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? The composite sampler recently quit working. Environmental Inc. has brought in a refrigerator and portable time/flow proportional peristaltic pump to collect samples. A new sampler may be beneficial and aid in maintaining sample temperature. Additionally, a composite sampler would be better protected from the elements. Comment: Page#6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01D8250F-8F1C-42B2-820C-E4D1864D7650