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Home My WebLink AboutNC0064599_Inspection Report_20180412United 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 15 I 3 I NCO064599 111 12 I 18/04/03 I17 18 I S i 19 LG] i 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 2.0 70 Id I 71 I.. I 72 I �, I 73 �74 751 I I I 1 1 1 I80 I—I u 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) 10:10AM 18/04/03 15/07/01 Lake Norman Motel WWTP 4491 Slanting Bridge Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sherrills Ford INC 28673 12:15PM 18/04/03 20/04/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Anthony Genaro//828-478-2817 / Dustin Kyle Metreyeon/ORC/704-506-4255/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Halina R Genaro,4491 Slanting Bridge Rd Sherrills Ford NC 28673/Owner/828-478-2817/ No 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 Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: Wes Bell �� 6& MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ 4/11/2018 A61696D90=437... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. DocuSigned by: 4/11/2018 EA14CC681AF27425... Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO064599 111 121 18/04/03 1 17 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SECTION cont'd: The permittee's representative and ORC did not know when the last time the oil was changed in the blowers. In addition, one of the blowers was missing an air filter. Please be advised that the Permit requires the permitttee to properly operate and maintain the facility at all times (Permit Condition Reference: Part II, Section C: Operation and Maintenance). In addition, the ORC must also ensure that that the Owner is notified (in writing) of any existing and potential conditions which may interfere with its proper operation and which need corrective action by the Owner [Regulation: 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (c) (1)]. This notice to the Owner must also be sent to the Division as an attachment to the monthly monitoring report [Regulation: 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (c)(2)] Page# Permit: NCO064599 Owner - Facility: Lake Norman Motel WWTP Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 Inspection Date: 04/03/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 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: This Office recommends the permittee restrict access to the tablet dechlorination unit Name of person performing analyses (located outside the fence) to prevent unauthorized access. Transported COCs The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed at the facility on 2/15/16 by DWR staff. ❑ ❑ ❑ Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) were reviewed for the period February 2017 through January 2018. No effluent limit violations were reported and all monitoring frequencies were correct. Page# 3 Permit: NCO064599 Owner - Facility: Lake Norman Motel WWTP Inspection Date: 04/03/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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: On-site field analvses (DH. temperature. total residual chlorine) are Derformed under Metwater, Inc.'s field laboratory certification #5615. Water Tech Labs (BOD, TSS, ammonia, fecal coliform) has also been contracted to provide analytical support. The ORC must verify (every 12 -months) the dissolved oxygen meter's temperature -measuring device against a NIST traceable temperature measuring device if the meter's temperature readings are used for compliance measurements (Reference: North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification approved procedure for the analysis of Temperature). Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples. 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: Process control measurements are performed on an as -needed basis. This Office recommends the ORC increase the frequency of process control measurements. See "Summary" Section for additional comments. Bar Screens Page# 4 Permit: NCO064599 Inspection Date: 04/03/2018 Owner - Facility: Lake Norman Motel WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Diffused 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: The facility is equipped with a coarse bar screen: therefore, the treatment unit would not be efficient at the removal of smaller paper products, debris, etc. Note: No excessive paper products were observed in the aeration basin and/or clarifier at the time of the inspection. Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Comment: Lime is added on an as -needed basis to maintain appropriate alkalinity/pH levels. Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? Are weirs level? Is the site free of weir blockage? Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? Is scum removal adequate? Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? Is the drive unit operational? Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? Yes No NA NE Ext. Air Diffused ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCO064599 Owner - Facility: Lake Norman Motel WWTP Inspection Date: 04/03/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 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: DWR staff have determined after a review of the NPDES Permit files that the facilitv is not equipped with a dual tablet -feed chlorinator as previously approved by the Division (via Authorization to Construct) on 12/5/86. The original plans and specifications submitted (by previous permittee) to the Division for the approval to construct the 0.0075 MGD wastewater treatment facility included a dual tablet -feed chlorinator. Therefore, a dual tablet -feed chlorinator must be installed prior to the chlorine contact chamber as previously approved by the Division. Please be advised that the NPDES Permit requires the permittee to properly operate and maintain the facility at all times (Permit Reference: Part II, Section C(2) Proper Operation and Maintenance). Note: Chlorine tablets are being placed in the clarifier effluent trough (prior to the chlorine contact chamber) to disinfect the waste stream. 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: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NC0064599 Owner - Facility: Lake Norman Motel WWTP Inspection Date: 04/03/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Instantaneous flow measurements are performed by the bucket and stop watch method 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The facility is equipped with a sludge holding tank. Wastewater solids are removed on an as -needed basis by a contracted company (Stanley Environmental Solutions) Page# 7