WQ0010059_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180711

State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

July 11, 2018

Radford Thomas
City of Lenoir
PO Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
City of Lenoir, Lenoir Blends Processing Facility and Distribution Program
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010059
Caldwell County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the City of Lenoir, Lenoir
Blends Processing Facility and Distribution Program on 6/26/2018. This inspection was conducted to
verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010059. 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. Please ensure that the Operation & Maintenance Plan,
Utilization Agreement & product label/handout are updated as referenced in the inspection summary
Page 2.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or
via email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Beverly Price, Environmental Senior Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report

Ec: Elisa Triplett, ORC
WQS ARO Server
Laserfiche
20180711_WQ0010059_CEI.rtf
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0010059 Effective:08/01/15 Expiration:07/31/20 Owner :City of Lenoir
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Caldwell
Asheville
Elisa Triplett
Effective:Expiration:Facility:City of Lenoir Lenoir Blends Processing Facility and Distribution Program
1905 Broadland Rd
Lenoir NC 28645
Title:Phone:[phone]Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
From Hwy. 64 East in Lenoir turn right onto Southwest Blvd. Take the first exit off Southwest to Virginia ST. (left on Virginia St.)
Continue to Broadland Rd. on the right. Facility is approximately 1/2 mile on the left.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
24 hour contact name Elisa Robbins Triplett 828-757-2198
On-site representative Elisa Triplett 828-757-2198
On-site representative Donnie Robert Hawkins 828-757-2198
On-site representative Jake Steven Soots 828-757-2198
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
06/26/2018 10:00AM 12:00PM
Beverly Price 828-296-4500
Timothy H Heim
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment
Sampling
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010059
06/26/2018 Compliance Evaluation
City of Lenoir
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price and Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office. Elisa Triplett, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Superintendent, Donnie Hawkins and Jake Soots assisted with the inspection.
The lime stabilization/pasteurization process is not being used. Class A residuals have not been processed thus far in
2018. Residuals are being belt-pressed, stored under cover on the storage pad and disposed of in the Foothills Landfill in
Lenoir. The City does not intend to continue using the current Class A facilities. The City has plans to purchase a residuals
dryer. A grant has been secured for purchase of the dryer and they hope to have it installed and operational by mid 2019.
The Gunpowder Creek WWTP residuals and the Lenoir WTP residuals are hauled to the Lower Creek WWTP and mixed in
the sludge holding tank. Residuals from Blowing Rock WWTP are introduced at the headworks of the Lower Creek WWTP.
There have been no residuals distributions in 2018. The 2017 Annual Report will be reviewed and addressed as a separate
inspection.
Operation & Maintenance Plan (O&M Plan) – please ensure that all items in Condition III.2. (a-f) are included in the O&M
Plan. The O&M Plan should be updated to address the current mode of operation at Lower Creek ( i.e. the change from lime
stabilization/pasteurization to belt-press and landfilling). When the dryer is installed, the O&M Plan should be updated to
include that process.
Utilization Agreement – please ensure that all items in Condition III.10. (a-f) are included in the Agreement.
The label for residuals that are sold or given away in a bag or other container for land application should be updated to
include items in Condition III.12. (the most recent label does not appear to include items c-f).
At the time of the inspection, the storm water controls (Jersey barriers/rip-rap/check dams) appeared to be adequate. There
were no signs of runoff. However, this area should be monitored during rain events to ensure these measures are performing
as designed. Should any residuals migrate off the storage pad and discharge to the stream, additional measures will be
required. The uncovered portion of the concrete pad was clean.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010059
06/26/2018 Compliance Evaluation
City of Lenoir
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application
Distribution and Marketing
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required?
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters?
Are there any GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is a copy of current permit on-site?
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available?
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters?
a. TCLP analysis?
b. SSFA (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)?
Are PAN balances being maintained?
Are PAN balances within permit limits?
Has land application equipment been calibrated?
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization?
Are there pH records for the land application site?
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place?
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary?
Are hauling records available?
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date?
# Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window?
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion
Alkaline Pasteurization (Class A)
Alkaline Stabilization (Class B)
Compost
Drying Beds
Other
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010059
06/26/2018 Compliance Evaluation
City of Lenoir
Routine
Sludge holding/mixing tank - Lower Creek WWTP
Aerated sludge holding tank - Gunpowder WWTP
Alum sludge sedimentation tank - Water treatment plant
Belt-press
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Multiple grab samples are collected from the covered storage shed and then composited for analysis. The
percent solids samples are randomly collected from the belt-press.
Is sampling adequate?
Is sampling representative?
Comment:
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