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March 09, 2018
R S Jones
Indian Bend Properties Inc
71 Willowbrook Run
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Willowbrook Park WWTP
NPDES WW Permit No. NCO070394
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Willowbrook Park
WWTP on 3/08/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0070394.
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 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.
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Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
20180308_NCO060844_CEI Ltr.Docx
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 NC0070394 111 12 I 18/03/08 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
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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)
11:00AM 18/03/08
12/12/01
Willowbrook Park WWTP
17 McClure Mill Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Franklin NC 28734
12:OOPM 18/03/08
17/11/30
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
R S Jones,71 Willowbrook Run Franklin NC 28734//828-524-4444/8283697343
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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/ 3/9/2018
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
NCO070394 111 121 18/03/08 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 March 8,
2018. David Helms (BORC) was present at the time of the inspection. The facility appeared to be in
compliance with Permit NC0070394. The following items were noted:
Repair the railing around the perimeter of the aeration basin and clarifier damaged by a falling tree, this
represents a safety hazard.
The chlorine contact chamber concrete is experiencing structural degradation. Evaluate for repair or
replacement.
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Permit: NCO070394 Owner - Facility: Willowbrook Park WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/08/2018 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: Repair the railing around the perimeter of the aeration basin and clarifier damaged by a
falling tree, this represents a safety hazard.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
Ext. Air
❑
❑
❑
application?
0
❑
Is the basin free of dead spots?
0 ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
❑
❑
❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
❑
0
❑
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
❑
❑
❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
❑
❑
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Comment: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection.
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: Replace the second blower motor.
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
0
❑
❑
❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0
❑
❑
❑
Number of tubes in use?
1
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
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Permit: NC0070394
Inspection Date: 03/08/2018
Disinfection -Tablet
Owner - Facility: Willowbrook Park WWTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The chlorine contact chamber concrete is experiencing structural degradation. Evaluate for
repair or replacement.
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
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? 1
Comment:
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