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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
February 1, 2018
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
City of Winston-Salem
Attn: Courtney Driver, Director of Utilities
P.0 Box 2511
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-2511
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspections RECEIVIEO/DENR/OWR
Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant, NODES Permit NC0037834; and FEB 0
Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES Permit NCO050342
City of Winston-Salem WatrRe sources
Forsyth CountyPermitting Section
Dear Ms. Driver:
Ron Boone of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or
the Division) conducted compliance evaluation inspections (CEI) of the Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment
Plant (NC0037834) and the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0050342) on September 19,
2017. We apologize for the belatedness of this letter and the attached reports and trust that both plants still
maintain the same level of compliance that Mr. Boone observed at the time of the inspections.
The assistance and cooperation of Jon Southern, Keith Jones, and Bonnie McKee, during these
inspections, was greatly appreciated. Inspection checklists are attached for your records and inspection
findings are summarized below
Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES Permit NCO037834
General Information
The WWTP is located at 2801 Griffith Road in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC. The permit
authorizes the City to operate this 30 MGD WWTP, which consists of bar screens, grit basins, primary
clarifiers, aeration basins, final clarifiers, sodium hypochlorite and bisulfite feed for disinfection and
dechlorination, lime/magnesium hydroxide blend and caustic feed for alkalinity control, centrifuges with screw
conveyors, sludge digestion, polymer and iron salt feed, odor control systems, a sludge drying facility, waste
sludge lagoons and instrumented flow measurement. The permit authorizes the City to discharge treated
effluent from the plant via outfall 001 into Salem Creek, this section of which is currently classified as Class
C waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee river basin.
Site Review
As was also the case during the previous inspection, Mr. Southern and his crew continue to do an
outstanding job operating and maintaining the plant Mr, Boone noted no issues or discrepancies.
`"'"ialc�tl�lru CDmpares'--,
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
450 W Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
Phone 336-776-98001 FAX 336-776-9797
Documentation Review
All documentation was reviewed. Mr. Southern and his staff, as well as Bonnie McKee and the
laboratory staff, have done an excellent job of documenting the operation and maintenance of the plant and
laboratory operations, as required by the permit; this includes operations/maintenance and operator visitation
logs, discharge monitoring reports, laboratory and field laboratory records, chains of custody, etc.
Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES Permit NCO050342
General Information
The WWTP is located at 4561 Cooper Road in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC. The permit
authorizes the City to operate this 21 MGD WWTP, which consists of bar screens, grit chambers, primary
clarification, three aeration basins with fine bubble diffusers, a hydrated lime silo, secondary clarification,
chlorinat=on, dechlorination, instrumented flow measurement, anaerobic sludge digesters, a gravity thickener,
sludge storage lagoons, a belt filter press, a carbon pellet odor scrubber, two emergency generators, an
effluent/flood control pump station, and solids blending tanks. The permit authorizes the City to discharge
treated effluent from this facility into the Yadkin River (outfall 001) or, under flood conditions, into Muddy
Creek (outfall 002). Both receiving waters are currently classified as WS -IV (water supply) waters in the
Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin,
Site Review
As was the case during the previous inspection, Mr. Jones and his crew continue to do an
outstanding job operating and maintaining the plant. Mr. Boone noted no problems, discrepancies, violations,
etc., during the site review portion of the inspection.
Documentation Review
All documentation was reviewed. Mr. Jones and his staff, as well as Bonne McKee and the laboratory
staff, have done an excellent job of documenting the operation and maintenance of the plant and laboratory
operations, as required by the permit; this includes operations/maintenance and operator visitation logs,
discharge monitoring reports, laboratory and field laboratory records, chains of custody, etc.
The Division greatly appreciates the City's efforts to effectively and efficiently operate and maintain
the Elledge and Muddy Creek WWTPs. Mr. Southern and Mr. Jones, and their crews, as well as Bonnie
McKee and the laboratory staff, have done an excellent job and should be commended for their efforts.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, or if we may be of any further
assistance to you, please feel free to call Mr. Boone or me at (336)776-9800. Thank you for your attention to
this matter.
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, PE
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Report, Archie Elledge NPDES Permit NC0037834
2. BIMS Inspection Report, Muddy Creek NPDES Permit NC0050342
CC: WSRO - SWP
Central Files
NPDES Unit
City of Winston-Salem
Attn: Jon Southern — ORC Archie Elledge WWTP
2801 Griffith Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
City of Winston-Salem
Attn: Keith Jones — ORC Muddy Creek WWTP
2801 Griffith Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Water Resources
Environmental Quality
February 1, 2018
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
City of Winston-Salem
Attn: Courtney Driver, Director of Utilities
P.O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-2511
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspections REOEIVEMENR/DWR
Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant,-NPDES Permit N00037834; and FEB 0 5 2018
Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES Permit NCO050342
City of Winston-Salem Wafer Resources
Forsyth County Permitting Section
Dear Ms Driver -
Ron Boone of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR or
the Division) conducted compliance evaluation inspections (CEI) of the Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment
Plant (NC0037834) and the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0050342) on September 19,
2017. We apologize for the belatedness of this letter and the attached reports and trust that both plants still
maintain the same level of compliance that Mr. Boone observed at the time of the inspections.
The assistance and cooperation of Jon Southern, Keith Jones, and Bonnie McKee, during these
inspections, was greatly appreciated. Inspection checklists are attached for your records and inspection
findings are summarized below.
Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES Permit NCO037834
General Information
The WWTP is located at 2801 Griffith Road in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC The permit
authorizes the City to operate this 30 MGD WWTP, which consists of bar screens, grit basins, primary
clarifiers, aeration basins, final clarifiers, sodium hypochlorite and bisulfate feed for disinfection and
dechlorination, lime/magnesium hydroxide blend and caustic feed for alkalinity control, centrifuges with screw
conveyors, sludge digestion, polymer and iron salt feed, odor control systems, a sludge drying facility, waste
sludge lagoons and instrumented flow measurement The permit authorizes the City to discharge treated
effluent from the plant via outfall 001 into Salem Creek, this section of which is currently classified as Class
C waters in the Yadkin Pee -Dee river basin.
Site Review
As was also the case during the previous inspection, Mr Southern and his crew continue to do an
outstanding job operating and maintaining the plant Mr Boone noted no issues or discrepancies.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
450 W Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
Phone 336-776-98001 FAX 336-776-9797
Documentation Review
All documentation was reviewed. Mr. Southern and his staff, as well as Bonnie McKee and the
laboratory staff, have done an excellent job of documenting the operation and maintenance of the plant and
laboratory operations, as required by the permit; this includes operations/maintenance and operator visitation
logs, discharge monitoring reports, laboratory and field laboratory records, chains of custody, etc.
Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, NPDES Permit NCO050342
General Information
The WWTP is located at 4561 Cooper Road in Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC. The permit
authorizes the City to operate this 21 MGD WWTP, which consists of bar screens, grit chambers, primary
clarification, three aeration basins with fine bubble diffusers, a hydrated lime silo, secondary clarification,
chlorination, dechlorination, instrumented flow measurement, anaerobic sludge digesters, a gravity thickener,
sludge storage lagoons, a belt filter press a carbon pellet odor scrubber, two emergency generators, an
effluent/flood control pump station, and solids blending tanks. The permit authorizes the City to discharge
treated effluent from this facility into the Yadkin River (outfall 001) or, under flood conditions, into Muddy
Creek (outfall 002). Both receiving waters are currently classified as WS -IV (water supply) waters in the
Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin,
Site Review
As was the case during the previous inspection, Mr. Jones and his crew continue to do an
outstanding job operating and maintaining the plant. Mr. Boone noted no problems, discrepancies, violations,
etc., during the site review portion of the inspection.
Documentation Review
All documentation was reviewed. Mr. Jones and his staff, as well as Bonne McKee and the laboratory
staff, have done an excellent job of documenting the operation and maintenance of the plant and laboratory
operations, as required by the permit; this includes operations/maintenance and operator visitation logs,
discharge monitoring reports, laboratory and field laboratory records, chains of custody, etc.
The Division greatly appreciates the 'City's efforts to effectively and efficiently operate and maintain
the Elledge and Muddy Creek WWTPs. Mr. Southern and Mr. Jones, and their crews, as well as Bonnie
McKee and the laboratory staff, have done an excellent job and should be commended for their efforts.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection or this letter, or if we may be of any further
assistance to you, please feel free to call Mr. Boone or me at (336)776-9800. Thank you for your attention to
this matter.
Sincerely,
"X'�L_v ��ao
Sherri V. Knight, F=
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Report, Archie Elledge NPDES Permit NC003783=
2. BIMS Inspection Report, Muddy Creek NPDES Permit NC0050342
"CC: WSRO - SWP
Central Files
NPDES Unit
City of Winston-Salem
Attn: Jon Southern — ORC Archie Elledge WWTP
2801 Griffith Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
City of Winston-Salem
Attn: Keith Jones — ORC Muddy Creek WWTP
2801 Griffith Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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 I 2 i5 I 3 I NCO037834 (11 12 17/09/19 17
18 p C I 191 S 20I I
2111111111111111111111111111111111111111111�166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
Reserved
67 70L 71 I 72 L_
73 174 75 1 1 1 1 L_U80
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)
08.00AM 17/09/19
17/08/01
Archie Elledge VVWTP
2801 Griffith Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Winston Salem NC 271036417
09 OOAM 17/09/19
22/06/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Cther Facility Data
///
Jon Madison Southern/ORC/336-397-7600/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jon M Southern,2799 Griffith Rd Winston Salem NC
No
271036417//336-397-7600/3366594320
Section C Areas Evaluated During 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 Signatu 9,T`3 t spector(s), Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Ron Boone WSRO WQ//336-776-9690/
2-1
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 1
31 Nca037834 I11 12 17/09/19 17 18 I c I
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Report not sent at the time of the inspection due to an oversight by the Inspector.
No non-compliance was noted during the Inspection.
Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter.
Page#
Permit: NC0037834 Owner - Facility: Archie Elledge WVTrP
Inspection Date 09/19/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Flow Measurement - Influent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
❑
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
E
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
❑
❑
❑
N
Comment None
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?
E
❑
❑
❑
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?
N
❑
❑
❑
Comment None
Bar Screens
Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
❑
b Mechanical
Are the bars adequately screening debris?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the screen free of excessive debris?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is disposal of screening in compliance?
E
❑
❑
❑
Is the unit in good condition?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment- None
Grit Removal
Yes No NA NE
Type of grit removal
a Manual
❑
b.Mechanical
Is the grit free of excessive organic matter?
❑
❑
❑
Is the grit free of excessive odor?
❑
❑
❑
# Is disposal of grit in compliance?
0
❑
❑
❑
Page# 3
Permit. NCO037834 Owner - Facility Archie Elledge VWVfP
Inspection Date 09/19/2017 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Grit Removal Yes No NA NE
Comment None
Grease Removal Yes No NA NE
# Is automatic grease removal present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is grease removal operating properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment Grease removal accomplished by primary skimmers
Primary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
N
❑
❑
❑
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
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is scum removal adequate?
N
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment None
Aeration Basins
Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Step feed
Type of aeration system
Diffused
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 Plant employs a modified step feed process
Pumps -RAS -WAS Yes No NA NE
Page# 4
Permit: NC0037834
Owner -Facility: Archie Elledge WWTP _
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
M
❑
Inspection Date: 09/19/2017
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
0
❑
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 Vertical turbines
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are weirs level?
❑
❑
❑
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?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the drive unit operational?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth)
M
❑
❑
❑
Comment. None
Lagoons
Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
5
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
❑
❑
M
❑
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
❑
❑
0
❑
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
❑
❑
M
❑
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
M
❑
❑
❑
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
M
❑
❑
❑
Are dikes free of seepage?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are dikes free of erosion?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
❑
❑
0
❑
locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
❑
❑
❑
Page# 6
Permit, NC0037834 Owner - Facility. Archie Elledge WVVrP
Inspection Date 09/19/2017 Inspection Type- Compliance Evaluation
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment Lagoons are strictly for centrate from the centrifuge process
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
0
❑
❑
❑
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
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
Comment None
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
❑
❑
❑
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
❑
❑
❑
M
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
❑
❑
M
❑
Comment None
Are tablet de-chlonnators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment None
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the flow meter operational?
0
❑
❑
❑
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment None
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Page# 6
Permit- NC0037834 Owner -Facility: Archie Elledge VWVrP
Inspection Date: 09/19/2017 Inspection Type: Compl®nce Evaluation
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment. None
Anaerobic Digester
Type of operation
Is the capacity adequate?
# Is gas stored on site?
Is the digester(s) free of tilting covers?
Is the gas burner operational?
Is the digester heated?
Is the temperature maintained constantly?
Is tankage available for properly waste sludge?
Comment- None
Chemical Feed
Is containment adequate?
Is storage adequate?
Are backup pumps available?
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
Comment None
Solids Handling Equipment
Is the equipment operational?
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
Is storage adequate?
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
Comment: Plant employs -gravity belt thickeners.
Standby Power
M ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ ❑ 0 E
Yes No NA NE
Floating cover
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
M ❑ ❑ ❑
M ❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
M ❑ ❑ ❑
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
• ❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
• ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
M ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Yes No NA NE
Page# 7
Permit: NCO037834 Owner - Facility Archie Elledge VWVTP
Inspection Date: 09/19/2017 Inspection Type- Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
M
❑
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the generator tested under load?
0
❑
❑
❑
Was generator tested & operational during the Inspection?
❑
M
❑
❑
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?
N
❑
❑
❑
Comment. Plant has three 250OKW generators
Generators are test ran monthly under load.
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
M
❑
❑
❑
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
M
❑
❑
❑
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
N
❑
❑
❑
Celsius)?
❑
❑
❑
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
0
❑
❑
❑
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
0
❑
❑
❑
Comment: None
Influent Sarnplina
Yes No NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected above side streams?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
N
❑
❑
❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
❑
❑
❑
Celsius)?
Is sampling performed according to the permit?
❑
❑
❑
Comment None
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
M
❑
❑
❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is proper volume collected?
❑
❑
❑
Is the tubing clean?
❑
❑
❑
Page# 8
Permit. NCO037834 Owner - Facility: Archie Elledge WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/19/2017 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Samplina Yes No NA NE
# 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment. None
Upstream / Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type, and ❑ ❑ ❑
sampling location)?
Comment- SamDllno reauirement waived due to participation in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin
Association.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable M ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, D0, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: None
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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# 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 None
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
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Permit: NCO037834 Owner - Facility. Archie Elledge VWVTP
Inspection Date: 09/19/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported CM
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 None
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