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Home My WebLink AboutNC0061930_Compliance Inspection Report_20180305WaterResources ENVIKMMEWAL QUALITY March 05, 2018 Ronnie D Waller Mark Laurel Homeowner's Association PO Box 155 Highlands, NC 28741 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Mark Laurel WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCO061930 Macon County Dear Permittee: ROY COOPER Gmrerwr MICHAEL S. REGA S,y roffi-' UNDA CULPEPPER lmlereRP Dlreco? The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Mark Laurel WWTP on 2/27/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0061930. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Inspection items of note include the following: • Access to the facility requires crossing a low area of wet ground. This represents an ice/mud fall hazard to both the ORC, inspection staff, and contactors. The area should be filled with gravel or permanently drained to eliminate the hazard. • One of the eight UV bulbs was broken at the time of the inspection and should be replaced. • The flow meter is of a make and model that can no longer be serviced or repaired. Replace the flow meter with a make and model which can be serviced. • The pump station alarm is not visible to passers-by and overflow to surface water could occur without being observed for a significant period. It is recommended that the high- level alarm in the wet well be connected to an autodialer system. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS-ARO Server LF Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: l Tim Heim, ., environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 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 NC0061930 111 12 I 18/02/27 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 18/02/27 17/12/01 Mark Laurel WWTP Moonlight Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Highlands NC 28741 11:00AM 18/02/27 22/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Brandon Keith Buchanan/ORC/828-586-5588/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Ronnie D Waller,PO Box 155 Highlands NC 28741//828-526-1772/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports 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 Timothy H Heim Ds ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ 3/5/2018 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 (Cont.) NCO061930 111 121 18/02/27 1 17 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on February 27, 2018. Brandon Buchanan (ORC) was present at the time of the inspection. The facility appeared to be in compliance with Permit NC0061930. The following items were noted: Access to the facility requires crossing a low area of wet ground. This represents an ice/mud slip hazard to both the ORC, inspection staff, and contactors. The area should be filled with gravel or permanently drained to eliminate the hazard. One of the eight UV bulbs was broken at the time of the inspection and should be replaced. The flow meter is of a make and model that can no longer be serviced or repaired. Replace the flow meter with a make and model which can be serviced. The pump station alarm is not visible to passers-by and overflow to surface water could occur without being observed for a significant period. It is recommended that the high-level alarm in the wet well be connected to an autodialer system. Page# Permit: NCO061930 Inspection Date: 02/27/2018 Owner - Facility: Mark Laurel WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Access to the facility requires crossing a low area of wet ground. This represents an ice/mud slip hazard to both the ORC, inspection staff, and contactors. The area should be filled with gravel to eliminate the hazard. Permit (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? Comment: Correct access safety hazard as indicated above. Disinfection - UV Are extra UV bulbs available on site? Are UV bulbs clean? Is UV intensity adequate? Is transmittance at or above designed level? Is there a backup system on site? Is effluent clear and free of solids? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: One of the eight UV bulbs was broken at the time of the inspection and should be replaced. Page# 3