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Home My WebLink AboutNC0073571_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180621 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S.REGAN Secretary Water Resources LINDA CULPEPPER Environmental Quality Interim Director June 21, 2018 Dr.Mervyn King Countryside Manor, Inc. P.O.Box 829 Stokesdale,NC 27357 RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection JUN S6 2018 Countryside Manor WWTP NPDES Permit No.NC0073571 Water Resources 9'ermitting Section Guilford County Dear Dr. King: On June 14, 2018, Jenny Graznak and Kelli Park of this office met with Mr. Marc Nault to perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on the Countryside Manor wastewater treatment system. The inspection findings are detailed below and an inspection checklist is attached. 1.Permit The permit became effective on July 1, 2016 and will expire on April 20, 2021. A copy of the current permit was available for review during the inspection. 2. Self-Monitoring Program The discharge monitoring reports(DMRs)were reviewed for the period May 2017 to April 2018. One Fecal Coliform violation was noted in July 2017 and was addressed by this office in separate correspondence. A comparison of the July 2017 DMR with the corresponding operator's records and the laboratory data sheets from Meritech Labs showed that all values were transcribed onto the DMR correctly. Mr. Nault measures Dissolved Oxygen, Total Residual Chlorine, Temperature, and pH. Meritech Labs handles all other permit parameters,and Mr.Nault delivers the grab samples to the lab. 3.Flow Measurement The permit requires weekly instantaneous flow reporting. An ultrasonic meter is used to record effluent flow values for the DMRs.The meter was calibrated by Carolina Technical Services on April 14,2017. Therefore, it is past due and needs to be calibrated as soon as possible. 4. Sludge Handling and Disposal Solids are removed from the digester by Gann Brothers Septic Service. Pumping records are maintained by the Countryside Manor maintenance staff. The digester unit was last pumped in June 2018 when 2,500 gallons were removed. 5. Operations and Maintenance Marc Nault, an employee of Meritech, is the ORC for this facility. No significant operation and maintenance issues were noted. As needed, soda ash is added to the aeration basin and alum is added at the splitter box to help the system meet the total phosphorus limit. �` Nothing Compares: . State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 450 W.Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27105 Phone:336-776-98001 FAX:336-776-9797 I 6.Facility Site Review The existing 0.015 MGD single train in-ground package plant consists of the following: aerated equalization tank, bar screen, aeration basin, circular clarifier, sludge holding tank, tablet chlorinator, contact tank, ultrasonic flow meter, tablet dechlorinator and a rip-rap lined effluent channel. The effluent grab samples are collected from the manhole following the dechlorination unit. 7. Records/Reports It appears that Mr.Nault keeps and maintains records as required by the permit. 8.Effluent/Receiving Waters The system discharges into a rip rap lined ditch leading to Troublesome Creek, currently classified WS-III,NSW waters in the Cape Fear River Basin. Please make certain that the effluent flow meter is calibrated as soon as possible. Should you have any questions concerning this report,please contact Jenny Graznak or me at(336)776-9800. Sincerely, „ef-eu,t.„_-)c. i6 Sherri V. Knight,P.E. Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources cc: David Merritt(david.merritt@meritech-labs.com) Marc Nault(marcwnault@yahoo.com) NPDES Unit Central Files WSRO 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 I 2 LI 3 I NC0073571 111 121 18/06/14 117 18 1 19 Li S 201 21111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA i 731 I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 Reserved 671 I 701 I 71 I I 72 ,L 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 permit Number) 11 OOAM 18/06/14 16/07/01 Countryside Manor WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 7700 US Hwy 158 12•15PM 18/06/14 21/04/30 Stokesdale NC 27357 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// Marc W NauIUORC/336-342-4748/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Ernie Newman,PO Box 829 Stokesdale NC 2735708291/336-643-6301/3366439906 No Section C:Areas Evaluated Dunng Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) El Permit El Flow Measurement II Operations&Maintenance II Records/Reports El Self-Monitoring Program II Sludge Handling Disposal II Facility Site Review a 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 Jennifer F Graznak. (0/2, WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ /Z I/C e c)AAJLA---(-- Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date >g--eu„. (e/2-t tg EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 c NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1 31 NC0073571 111 12I18/06/14 i 1 r 18 I s I Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 1. Permit The permit became effective on July 1, 2016 and will expire on April 20, 2021.A copy of the current permit was available for review during the inspection. 2. Self-Monitoring Program The discharge monitoring reports(DMRs)were reviewed for the period May 2017 to April 2018. One Fecal Coliform violation was noted in July 2017 and was addressed by this office in separate correspondence.A comparison of the July 2017 DMR with the corresponding operator's records and the laboratory data sheets from Meritech Labs showed that all values were transcribed onto the DMR correctly. Mr. Nault measures Dissolved Oxygen,Total Residual Chlorine,Temperature, and pH. Meritech Labs handles all other permit parameters, and Mr. Nault delivers the grab samples to the lab. 3. Flow Measurement The permit requires weekly instantaneous flow reporting. An ultrasonic meter is used to record effluent flow values for the DMRs.The meter was calibrated by Carolina Technical Services on April 14, 2017. Therefore, it is past due and needs to be calibrated as soon as possible. 4. Sludge Handling and Disposal Solids are removed from the digester by Gann Brothers Septic Service. Pumping records are maintained by the Countryside Manor maintenance staff. The digester unit was last pumped in June 2018 when 2,500 gallons were removed. 5. Operations and Maintenance Marc Nault, an employee of Meritech, is the ORC for this facility. No significant operation and maintenance issues were noted. As needed, soda ash is added to the aeration basin and alum is added at the splitter box to help the system meet the total phosphorus limit. 6. Facility Site Review The existing 0.015 MGD single train in-ground package plant consists of the following: aerated equalization tank, bar screen, aeration basin, circular clarifier, sludge holding tank,tablet chlorinator, contact tank, ultrasonic flow meter, tablet dechiorinator and a rip-rap lined effluent channel.The effluent grab samples are collected from the manhole following the dechlorination unit. 7. Records/Reports It appears that Mr. Nault keeps and maintains records as required by the permit. 8. Effluent/Receiving Waters The system discharges into a rip rap lined ditch leading to Troublesome Creek, currently classified WS-III, NSW waters in the Cape Fear River Basin. Page# 2 ti Permit: NC0073571 Owner-Facility: Countryside Manor WVVTP Inspection Date: 06/14/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 0 • 0 application? Is the facility as described in the permit'? • 0 0 0 #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • 0 0 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection'? • 0 0 0 Comment: A copy of the current permit was available for review during the inspection. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE . Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping'? • 0 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable • 0 0 0 Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • 0 0 0 Is all required information readily available,complete and current'? • 0 0 0 Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab.reg required 5 years)? • 0 0 0 Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? • 0 0 0 Is the chain-of-custody complete'? • 0 0 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 III Transported COCs Are DMRs complete do they include all permit parameters? • 0 0 0 Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? 0 0 II 0 (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator 0 0 • 0 on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? • 0 0 0 Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? • 0 0 0 Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification'? • 0 0 0 Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? • 0 0 0 Page# 3 S Permit: NC0073571 Owner-Facility: Countryside Manor wwTP Inspection Date: 06/14/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 0 I 0 Comment: A comparison of the July 2017 DMR with the corresponding operator's records and the laboratory data sheets from Meritech Labs showed that all values were transcribed onto the DMR correctly. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE• Type of bar screen a.Manual • b.Mechanical 0 Are the bars adequately screening debris? • 0 0 0 Is the screen free of excessive debris? - • 0 0 0 Is disposal of screening in compliance? • 0 0 0 Is the unit in good condition? • 0 0 0 Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? • 0 El ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? • 0 0 El Is the basin free of excessive grease? • ❑ 0 0 Are all pumps present? • ❑ 0 0 Are all pumps operable? • 0 El 0 Are float controls operable? • 0 0 0 Are audible and visual alarms operable? MI 0 El 0 #Is basin size/volume adequate? • 0 0 0 Comment: The audible and visual alarms were tested during the inspection.They were both operational. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? • 0 El ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 El • 0 Are the diffusers operational? U El ❑ El Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? • ❑ 0 ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? • ❑ El El Page# 4 . t. Permit: NC0073571 Owner-Facility: Countryside Manor WWfP Inspection Date: 06/14/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ 0 0 U Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) 0 0 0 MI Comment Single aeration basin. Both blowers are operational and are on timer to switch out every 6 hours. Secondary ClarifierYes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? NI 0 ❑ 0 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Are weirs level? • 0 ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage'? • 0 ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? • 0 0 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? • 0 ❑ 0 Is the drive unit operational? • 0 0 ❑ Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? • 0 ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? • 0 ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable'?(Approximately Y4 of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ U Comment. Single circular clarifier with paddles on the bottom to move solids. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? • 0 ❑ 0 Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? • ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is the odor acceptable'? II ❑ 0 ❑ #Is tankage available for properly waste sludge'? • 0 ❑ ❑ Comment Solids are removed by Gann Brothers Septic Service and Countryside Manor staff maintain the records,which were available for review during the inspection. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? 0 0 II ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders'? ❑ 0 II ❑ #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ 0 IN 0 Comment: Page# 5 Permit: NC0073571 Owner-Facility: Countryside Manor WWTP Inspection Date: 06/14/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Are the tablets the proper size and type? • 0 0 0 Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? • 0 0 0 Number of tubes in use? 4 Comment: Norweco Sodium Sulfite tablets are places in the in-around dechlorination unit with 4 tubes. Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • 0 0 0 Are the tablets the proper size and type'? • 0 0 0 Number of tubes in use'? 3 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable'? 0 0 0 0 Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup'? 0 0 . 0 ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination'? 0 0 0 0 Comment: Four tube chlorinator(three in use) is followed by a contact chamber. Operator uses Norweco Calcium Hypochlorite. Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting'? • 0 0 0 Is flow meter calibrated annually'? 0 • 0 0 ' Is the flow meter operational'? • 0 0 0 (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter'? 0 0 • 0 Comment: The meter was calibrated by Carolina Technical Services on April 14, 2017.Therefore, it is past due and needs to be calibrated as soon as possible. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? • 0 0 0 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris'? • 0 0 0 If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly'? 0 0 • 0 Comment: The ORC grabs effluent samples from the manhole following the dechlorination unit. Page# 6