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Home My WebLink AboutNC0081621_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180720United 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 NCO081621 111 12 I 18/07/12 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 70 I g 71 I tyI 72 I r l 73 I I 174 751 I I I 1 1 1 I80 uI 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) 09:05AM 18/07/12 14/10/01 Muddy Creek WWTP 14655 Hopewell Church Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Midland NC 28107 11:38PM 18/07/12 18/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Kimberly Dawn Holt/ORC/704-788-4164/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Coleman M Keeter,PO Box 428 Concord NC 280260428/Executive Director/704-786-1783/7047951564 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: - - SQL MRO WQ//252-946-6481/ 7/19/2018 Roberto SchellerCj91C2A007838943E- Qais Banihani NPDES WW Permitting UnitH919-807-6£ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax NumbersDocuSigned by: Date 't" H NU." 7/20/18 EF1611`1369AMUAI. W. Corey Basinger MRO WQ//704-235-2194/ . EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCO081621 111 121 18/07/12 1 17 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# Permit: NCO081621 Owner - Facility: Muddy Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 07/12/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ 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: The current Dermit became effective on October 1. 2014 and expires on October 21. 2018 Permit is for the continued operation of an existing 0.15 MGD wastewater treatment plant. Future expansion to 300,000 GPD has been approved. At time of inspection construction was on-going under Authorization to Construct (ATC) 081621A01. Mr. Qais Banihani from Complex Permitting Unit was present during inspection. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 CDCs 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO081621 Owner - Facility: Muddy Creek WWTP Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 0 ❑ Inspection Date: 07/12/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ❑ ❑ Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Pump Station - Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ a.Manual ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ b.Mechanical 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Facility is equipted with mechanical bar screen and manual bypass. Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCO081621 Inspection Date: 07/12/2018 Influent Sampling Owner - Facility: Muddy Creek WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Comment: At time of insDection influent samDler was recorded at 4 dearees Celsius. It was noted in the previous inspection, conducted on August 8, 2017, that influent sampler is not located above all side streams of wastewater such as filter backwash water and sludge dewatering supernatant. Such sidestreams can skew influent analytical values and missrepresent treatment plant loading and removal rates. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are float controls operable? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: It was noted that MLSS in aeration basin has chanaed in color from last insDection. from a brownish color to a light black color. It was also noted that effluent had a light tint. Operator indicated that color was from industry discharging ink. It is recommended that the MSDS Sheet for the subject ink be obtained to ensure that this product will not have a cumulative toxic effect on treatment process. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NC0081621 Inspection Date: 07/12/2018 Owner - Facility: Muddy Creek WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE 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: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? 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'/ of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: At time of inspection effluent from secondary calrifiers was clear with few suspended solids. Chemical Feed Is containment adequate? Is storage adequate? Are backup pumps available? Is the site free of excessive leaking? Comment: Caustic is being added to treatment process for alkalinity. Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Type of operation: Is the filter media present? Is the filter surface free of clogging? Is the filter free of growth? Is the air scour operational? Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Cross flow ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NCO081621 Owner - Facility: Muddy Creek WWTP Inspection Date: 07/12/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Third filter is to be put online as per ATC. Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is transmittance at or above designed level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Another bank of UV lamps are to be installed during construction per ATC. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: V -notch weir has been replaced with sharper angle V -notch weir plate. The replacement ❑ ❑ weir is constructed of traffic sign material. V -notch weir sould be inspected during annual 0 ❑ meter calibration for pitting and corrosion. ❑ Celsius)? Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Effluent sampler was recorded at 5 degrees Celsius at time of inspection. 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 Permit: NC0081621 Inspection Date: 07/12/2018 Effluent Pipe If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Owner - Facility: Muddy Creek WWTP Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: At time of inspection effluent was clear with no visible foam or suspended solids at point of discharge. Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 8