WQ0011313_Inspection_20180815

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0011313 Effective: 10/25/07 Expiration: 09/30/16 owner: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Peppertree Resort WWTF
County: Carteret 715 W Fort Macon Rd
Region: Wilmington
Atlantic Beach NC 28512
Contact Person: Katherine Sanchez Title: Property Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From Wilmington, follow US 17N to NC 24 E to US 70E. Turn right on Atlantic Beach Causeway, Turn right on NC 58W, facility is on
the left.
System Classifications: WW2,
Primary ORC: Joseph A Lawrence Certification: 6418 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Entry Time: 11:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Brian S West
Secondary Inspector(s):
Helen I Perez
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment
Use Records
Treatment Filters Record Keeping
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment End Use -Irrigation
Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement
Standby Power Wells
Exit Time: 12:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
(See attachment summary)
Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Barscreen
Treatment Activated Sludge
Treatment Clarifiers
0 Treatment Return pumps
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Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Inspection with Dan Fortin and staff. Permit expired 9/30/16. Permittee has submitted renewal application twice, but the
app has been returned twice due to failure to provide required additional information, most recently 5/1/18. Current issues
pending include primarily multiple ownership of site parcels and lack of recorded unrestricted access easements, lease
agreements etc required by 02T.0704(f). The facilties remain in noncomliance for this issue. In addition, the following was
noted:
1) The 'old' treatment trains 1 and 2 are currently used for emergency storage as indicated by the operators. Both tanks
have visible significant corrosion, and it recommended that the tanks not be used until a structural engineer can inspect and
make recommendations for usage. The end of tank 2 is buckled outward with several top tank welds broken loose. It is
recommended this tank be pumped out and removed from service immediately;
2) The active trains are missing walkway gratings creating a safety hazard for operators. Gratings should be installed in
these areas and corroded gratings in other locations replaced as determined to be needed by operators;
3) The primary flow equalization tank has excessive grease that needs to be pumped out. The grease can foul pump and
alarm control floats and create excessive odors;
4) Drip irrigation field no. 2 is in need of grass cutting so that routine inspection of drip lines can be made;
5) Monitoring well data (GW -59 forms) have not been received for the following months: 6/16, 6/17, 10/17, 2/18. If theses
analyses have been performed, please submit the data on the appropriate forms. Lack of submittal of this data is a
monitoring violation in accordance with permit WQ0011313 and may result in further enforcement action
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Permit: WQ0011313
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018
Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Reuse (Quality)
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Recycle/Reuse
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Single Family Drip
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Facilties were permitted for nutrient removal via an anoxic system; construction was started but
not completed. Currently, the plant is being operated as extended aeration plant (2 trains in
operation rated at 82,000 gpd). One anoxic basin was constructed and is being used for
additional flow equalization. The original trains 1 and 2 are being used for'upset' storage and
additional EQ during emergencies. The tanks are badly corroded and are recommended to be
taken off-line unless an independent structural analysis is performed. The side wall at the end of
tank no. 2 is buckled outward and this tank should be taken off-line immediately
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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1:10 ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly?
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❑ 0 ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ 1:10 ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
0
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Is flowmeter operating properly?
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❑ ❑ 0
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment:
Treatment Barscreen
Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris?
0
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Is disposal of screenings in compliance?
0
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Are the bars spaced properly?
0
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Is the unit in good condition?
0
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Comment: Screen was recently replaced
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
0
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Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
0
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Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
0
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Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
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Are Settleometer results acceptable?
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Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
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Comment:
Treatment Clarifiers
Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level?
0
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Are the weirs free of solids and algae?
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Is the scum removal system operational?
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Is the scum removal system accessible?
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Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level?
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Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids?
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Comment:
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment:
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Permit: WO0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
0
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
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Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)?
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Is the system properly maintained?
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If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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Is the chlorinator accessible?
0
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If tablets, are tablets present?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
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# Is it a dual feed system?
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❑ 0 ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000--)
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: UV unit on train 3 is inoperable, operators use chlorine tablets
placed in clarifier troughs and the
UV trough. Residual levels appear adequate and contact time was determined to be sufficient.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
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Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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❑ ❑ 0
NDAR?
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❑ ❑ 0
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
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Are application rates adhered to?
0
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW -59s submitted)?
0
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
0
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is GW -59A certification form completed for facility?
0
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
0
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
0
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Are annual soil reports available?
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❑ 0 ❑
# Are PAN records required?
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❑ 0 ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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❑ 0 ❑
If so, has it been applied?
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❑ 0 ❑
Are operational logs present?
0
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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❑ ❑ 0
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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❑ ❑ 0
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW -59s?
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❑ ❑ 0
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
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❑ ❑ 0
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
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❑ ❑ 0
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
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❑ ❑ 0
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
0
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Comment:
End Use-Irriqation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
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0 ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is the site condition adequate?
0
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Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
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Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
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Is the application equipment present?
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Is the application equipment operational?
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Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
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Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
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Permit: WO0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
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Permit: WQ0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Property including drip zones is currently subdivided with 4 different owners. Prior to permit
renewal (expired 9/30/16) , unrestricted permittee access easments will need to be approved
and recorded. Permittee, Peppertree Owner's Association, is currently in bankruptcy precedings
according to the site manager.
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Permit: WO0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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Permit: WO0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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Permit: WO0011313 Owner - Facility: Peppertree Atl Bch Owner's Assoc Inc
Inspection Date: 08/15/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Field no. 2 is in need of landscaping maintenance. The grass is high enough that visual
inspection of the field is not possible.
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