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Home My WebLink AboutNC0073814_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180918DocuSign Envelope ID: 3E773FB8-68B4-4C57-ACDD-9F97BAE58125 ROY COOPER NakTH CAROLINA Goti r�vr Envirmfflenral Qualrry NSC L S_ REGAIN Eeorel¢w LLDA CLZPEPPER Zntsrrn[ Dirsclor September 18, 2018 Clark Wyatt Buncombe County Schools 175 Bingham Rd Asheville, NC 28806 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report North Buncombe Elementary School NPDES WW Permit No. NCO073814 Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the North Buncombe Elementary School on 8/30/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0073814. 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. D _ EQ Yejs 0G1Wf North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3E773FB8-68B4-4C57-ACDD-9F97BAE58125 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. ATTACHMENTS -Inspection Report Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office Server Laserfiche Sincerely, DocuSignedd b/y- 6C38CDE295CF449... Linda Wiggs Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ D -EQ Yejs�vn Nfi�W G1Wf� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3E773FB8-68B4-4C57-ACDD-9F97BAE58125 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 1 2 15 I 3 I NCO073814 111 12 I 18/08/30 I17 18 I S J 19 LG] 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 I 71 I I 72 I r l 73 I I 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 u ty 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) 12:35PM 18/08/30 16/01/01 North Buncombe Elementary School 251 Flat Creek Church Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Weaverville NC 28787 01:25PM 18/08/30 20/12/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Clark Wyatt, 175 Bingham Rd Asheville NC 28806//828-232-4244/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review 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 Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ EW Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 3E773FB8-68B4-4C57-ACDD-9F97BAE58125 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NC0073814 111 121 18/08/30 1 17 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The Inspector, Linda Wiggs met onsite with the ORC Richard Swilling. Refer to question area for comments. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 3E773FB8-68B4-4C57-ACDD-9F97BAE58125 Permit: NCO073814 Owner - Facility: North Buncombe Elementary School Inspection Date: 08/30/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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: ORC stated pH, DO. Settleability, sludge fudge Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3E773FB8-68B4-4C57-ACDD-9F97BAE58125 Permit: NCO073814 Owner - Facility: North Buncombe Elementary School Inspection Date: 08/30/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Type of aeration system ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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: 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 1/4 of the sidewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Comment: There was some floating scum/sludge observed. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3E773FB8-68B4-4C57-ACDD-9F97BAE58125 Permit: NCO073814 Inspection Date: 08/30/2018 Disinfection -Tablet Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Owner - Facility: North Buncombe Elementary School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Water in contact chamber was somewhat murky, but clear at the weir. The ORC may need to clean out the contact chamber. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet ❑ ❑ Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 3 Comment: Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: Page# 5