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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0023981_CEI Report_20180126DocuSign Envelope ID: 77EA6C65-8655-40BD-91AD-ED97817E99E5 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 NCO023981 111 12 I 18/01/24 I17 18 I S J 19 LG] 201 I 211111 1 1 1 1 1 111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 111 1 1 1 1 1 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- 67 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r l 73 I I 174 751 I I I 1 1 1 I80 u ty I I 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 oermit Number) 10:OOAM 18/01/24 17/01/01 Lower Creek WWTP 1905 Broadland Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Lenoir NC 28645 02:OOPM 18/01/24 20/02/29 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Elisa Robbins Triplett/ORC/828-757-2198/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Monte L Wall,PO Box 958 Lenoir NC 286450958//828-757-2198/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Other 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/ 1/26/2018 TR I Lt Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 1/26/2018 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 77EA6C65-8655-40BD-91AD-ED97817E99E5 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO023981 111 121 18/01/24 1 17 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim and Kevin Mitchell of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on January 24, 2018. Lisa Triplett (Superintendent), Donnie Hawking (ORC) and Ronnie Hendrix (Lab Supervisor) assisted with the inspection and facility review. The facility appeared well maintained and operated, and in compliance with Permit NC0023981. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 77EA6C65-8655-40BD-91AD-ED97817E99E5 Permit: NCO023981 Owner - Facility: Lower Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 01/24/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Other Yes No NA NE Comment: At the time of the insDection. the facilitv was transDortina solids to the landfill due to the lime feed being down. Planned upgrades to the facility will allow a return to producing Class A sludge for land application. 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? Comment: Process controls for both Lower Creek WWTP and Gunpowder Creek WWTP are analyzed at this facility, and include: BOD, TSS, pH, Conductivity, DO, Temperature and Chlorine. NH3 is temporarily being analyzed by Blue Ridge Labs. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical 0 Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical 0 Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 77EA6C65-8655-40BD-91AD-ED97817E99E5 Permit: NCO023981 Owner - Facility: Lower Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 01/24/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? Is the grit free of excessive odor? # Is disposal of grit in compliance? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The "Teacup" grit removal system was temporarily shut down at the time of the inspection due to recent extreme cold weather. Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air ❑ ❑ Type of aeration system Diffused 0 ❑ Is the basin free of dead spots? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: On small area of the basin was experiencing a dead zone at the time of the inspection. The mixer was being repaired and the ORC anticipated prompt return to service. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 77EA6C65-8655-40BD-91AD-ED97817E99E5 Permit: NCO023981 Owner - Facility: Inspection Date: 01/24/2018 Inspection Type: Lower Creek WWTP Compliance Evaluation Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately '/, of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The facility maintains two generators to power all necessary operations. Disinfection -Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000 - If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Page# 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 77EA6C65-8655-40BD-91AD-ED97817E99E5 Permit: NC0023981 Owner - Facility: Inspection Date: 01/24/2018 Inspection Type: Lower Creek WWTP Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Page# 6