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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551618_Compliance Inspection_20180116 State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 January 16, 2018 Michael Vess Bradshaw Fire Department and Rescue Inc PO Box 39 Green Mountain, NC 28740 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Bradshaw Fire & Rescue WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551618 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Vess: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Bradshaw Fire & Rescue WWTP on 1/09/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551618. We spoke on the phone regarding the current use and future intentions this facility. Please refer to the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report" for comments and findings. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS-Inspection Report Ec: Michael Vess WQS Asheville Regional Office Laserfiche DocuSign Envelope ID: BC51F24D-9BF1-474D-90D8-E38CF251BC5A 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 NCG551618 18/01/09 C 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) Bradshaw Fire & Rescue WWTP 4256 NC Hwy 197 Green Mountain NC 287407709 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 01:40PM 18/01/09 14/03/13 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 02:30PM 18/01/09 18/07/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Richie Crowder,72 Ledger School Rd Bakersville NC 28705//828-766-2220/8287662221 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Review 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 Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ 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: BC51F24D-9BF1-474D-90D8-E38CF251BC5A 1/16/2018 NPDES yr/mo/day 18/01/09 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The inspector, Linda Wiggs, visited the site and spoke with the new Fire Chief (Mike Vess) over the phone while onsite. Mike explained that the wastewater system is not being used, the buildings are currently used for storage. He also stated the plans for the site are to demolish the buildings (old schools) and build a new Fire Department. With these site changes he would like to get a Health Department (HD) system and do away with the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and the permit (#NCG551618). I explained to him an approved HD system is required before submitting with the request to rescind the permit with the Division of Water Resources (DWR). Decommissioning of the WWTP at a minimum would require the liquid and solids be removed from components before demolition. The Permittee will need to be in communication with Asheville Regional staff if this site initiates these site changes. I also spoke with the HD (John Silver) later regarding this system and the Church system on the hill behind the school. The Church does have a permitted HD wastewater system. If a HD system is approved for the future Fire Department DWR will be notified. This is a very old WWTP (septic tank/sand filter type system). If it were to be used at full capacity again it would likely require rehabilitative work on several components. Concrete is decaying, infiltration is likely. The system is not in operation. The sand filter bed and the chlorine contact chamber are fenced in, the septic tank and the chlorine tablet dispenser are not fenced in. The effluent pipe was not observed, it is likely covered by sediment; it is at the confluence of two tributary forks. The water observed in the tablet dispenser unit and the chlorine contact chamber appeared clear. Since the system is not in use, and does appear to have infiltration issues, it is likely the water is predominantly rainwater/groundwater. NCG551618 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC51F24D-9BF1-474D-90D8-E38CF251BC5A Permit:NCG551618 Inspection Date:01/09/2018 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Bradshaw Fire & Rescue WWTP Compliance Evaluation 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? The system is not in operation. The septic tank covers are decaying and allowing infiltration.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 summary.Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate)Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) There are some weeds apparent on the sand filter. However, there was no sign of any recent discharge to the sand filter. Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? The effluent pipe was not observed, it is likely covered by sediment; it is at the confluence of two tributary forks. Comment: Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC51F24D-9BF1-474D-90D8-E38CF251BC5A