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Home My WebLink AboutNC0067326_Inspection_20180409!Nater Resources EHV WO"PIFWAL QUALITY April 09, 2018 James A Vanderwoude Country Bear LLC 145 River Rd Franklin, NC 28734 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Whistle Stop WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCO067326 Macon County Dear Permittee: ROY COOPER Gm eTnar IbfICE1A= S. REG -AN Secrerem LINDA C-UMPEPPER Inle m Dfr6CIGr The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Whistle Stop WWTP on 4/06/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0067326. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". The assistance of Wanda Ladd (ORC) during the inspection was appreciated. 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. Sincerely, EDocuSigned by: 1(KAAA� f�Uwt 082B1105A3CA418... Tim Heim, P.E, Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: Cc: WQS-ARO Server LF 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 NC0067326 111 12 I 18/04/06 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 131 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- 67 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r l 73 I I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 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 18/04/06 12/12/01 Whistle Stop WWTP 145 River Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Franklin NC 28744 12:OOPM 18/04/06 17/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Wanda G Ladd/ORC/828-837-9543/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted James A Vanderwoude,145 River Rd Franklin NC 28734//828-399-0088/ 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/ 4/9/2018 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 NCO067326 111 121 18/04/06 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 April 4, 2018. Wanda Ladd (BORC) was present at the time of the inspection. The facility appeared to be in compliance with Permit NC0067326. Page# Permit: NCO067326 Inspection Date: 04/06/2018 Owner - Facility: Whistle Stop 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: The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. The ORC reported that the sludge blanket in the clarifier was reaching a higher than optimal level and was scheduled to be pumped out. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Comment: Page# 3 Permit: NC0067326 Inspection Date: 04/06/2018 Owner - Facility: Whistle Stop WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The effluent pipe is not readily accessible due to the steam bank, but it may be visualized from the other side of the river. No negative impacts were observed in the receiving stream. Page# 4