NC0086592_Inspection_20180621

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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
Mr. Tony Konsul, Regional Manager
Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC
PO Box 240908
Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0908
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
The Point - Well #1 WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO086592
Iredell County
Dear Mr. Konsul:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on June 13, 2018, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's
Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
It is requested that a written response be sent to this Office by July 13, 2018, detailing the actions
taken to ensure all data is properly reported on the eDMRs and the facility is properly visited (weekly) by
either the designated ORC and/or Backup ORC, as discussed in more detail in the Record
Keeping/Summary Section of the attached report. In addition, all eDMR revisions must be completed and
submitted to the Division by August 1, 2018. In responding, please address your comments to the attention
of Mr. Bell.
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at
[phone], or via email at wes.bell(cr�,ncdenr.gov.
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
Sincerely,
DoculSigned by:
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality) Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 310 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704-663-1699

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 2 15 1 3 I NCO086592 111 12 I 18/06/13 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 71 I„ I 72 n 73 � i 74 751 I I I I I I 180
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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)
12:40PM 18/06/13
13/10/01
The Point / Well 1 WTP
NCSR 1100
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Mooresville NC 28115
12:57PM 18/06/13
18/03/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Charles Edward Wood/ORC/704-621-9204/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Tony Konsul,PO Box 240908 Charlotte NC 282240908/Regional
Manager/704-319-0523/7045258174 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 �� Be& MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ 6/21/2018
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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:
6/21/2018
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
NCO086592 111 121 18/06/13 1 17 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
RECORD KEEPING SECTION cont'd:
On several occasions throughout the review period, effluent values (TSS, lead, copper, iron,
manganese, turbidity) were not reported down to the analytical method's detection/reporting limit (a "0"
was reported). Please be advised that the subject permit requires that all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the test procedure [Permit Condition
Reference: Part II, Section D(4) Test Procedures].
The "0" mg/L TDS effluent value reported on 12/21/17 should be verified as not being a transcription
error. If the result is below detection, then the value must be reported down to the analytical method's
detection/reporting limit as discussed in the above -noted paragraph.
Incorrect units of measurement was listed for the effluent salinity result (should be reported as ppth
instead of ppt). In addition, the effluent salinity results reported as mg/L did not appear to be properly
converted from parts per thousand. Please be advised that ppt represents parts per trillion and ppth
represents parts per thousand in DWR's eDMR system.
The reported flows on eDMR for 9/25/17, 8/8/17, and 2/15/18 should be verified as being properly
reported. In addition, the revised May 2017 and June 2017 eDMRs (as a result of the previous
inspection) should also be reviewed due to a "0" MGD being reported for flow during the sampling
events in each month.
An effluent iron analysis was performed in February 2018; however, the result was not reported on the
eDMR. Please be advised that the results of all tests on the characteristics of the effluent, including
but not limited to NPDES Permit monitoring requirements, must be reported [Reference: 15A NCAC
.0506 (J)].
All eDMRs from May 2017 - March 2018 must be reviewed and revised (if applicable). In addition, the
ORC and staff must ensure that all collection/analysis times, sample dates, analyst initials, and the
true gel standard value are documented.
The facility is currently classified as a Grade 1 Physical -Chemical water pollution control treatment
system. The treatment facility was not visited by either the designated ORC or Backup ORC during
the week of January 7, 2018. Please be advised that a Grade I Physical -Chemical WPCTS must be
visited by the designated ORC and/or Backup ORC on a weekly basis (References: NPDES Permit
Condition Part II, Section C (1) Certified Operator and 15A NCAC 08G .0204). Note: The facility was
visited by an operator (not certified/designated) during this week.
LABORATORY SECTION cont'd:
The ORC was not performing post -analysis calibration checks on the dissolved oxygen, pH, and total
residual chlorine meters following field analyses at multiple sites. Post -analysis calibration checks
must be performed in accordance with the NC Wastewater/Groundwater laboratory certification
approved procedures for the analyses of dissolved oxygen, pH, and total residual chlorine.
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Permit: NCO086592 Owner - Facility: The Point / Well 1 WTP
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
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Inspection Date: 06/13/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
0
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application?
0
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# 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
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: The Division received the permit renewal package on 9/15/17.
Sodium Metabisulfite is not used for dechlorination.
The last compliance evaluation inspection was performed at the facility on 8/31/17 by DWR
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staff.
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
0
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
0
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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0
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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0
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
0
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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?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Permit: NCO086592
Inspection Date: 06/13/2018
Record Keeping
Owner - Facility: The Point / Well 1 WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The records reviewed durina the inspection were organized and well maintained. Discharae
Monitoring Reports (eDMRs) were reviewed for the period July 2017 through March 2018. No
effluent limit violations were reported. The facility failed to monitor effluent TDS and TSS (1
missed sampling event) in August 2017. The Division issued a NOD for the above -noted
monitoring violations. Effluent chronic toxicity failures were reported in December 2017 and
March 2018; however, chronic toxicity is a monitor only requirement. See "Summary"
Section for additional comments.
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
0
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
0
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# Is the facility using a contract lab?
0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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0
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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 analyses (dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, total residual chlorine) are being
performed under Carolina Water Service, Inc.'s field laboratory certification #5228. Prism
Laboratories, Inc. (all effluent parameters except field, salinity, and toxicity), ETT
Environmental (toxicity), and Environment 1 (salinity) have been contracted to provide
analytical support. See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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0
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
0
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Is proper volume collected?
0
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Is the tubing clean?
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0
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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0
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Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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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: The NPDES treatment units/processes appeared to be properly operated and well
maintained.
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Permit: NCO086592
Inspection Date: 06/13/2018
Operations & Maintenance
Owner - Facility: The Point / Well 1 WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
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Comment: Aqueous sodium bisulfite is used for dechlorination. Dechlorination is only activated during
discharge events.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
0
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
0
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Is the flow meter operational?
0
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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0
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Comment: The in-line flow meter is calibrated annuallv and was last calibrated on 11/1/17 by Gooher
Utility Services.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
0
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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0
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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0
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Comment: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection.
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