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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0017530_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20181010 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 9759 6043 Return Receipt Requested October 10, 2018 Jerry West Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association Inc 705 Highlands Cove Box C Highlands, NC 28741 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Follow-Up to 2017 Inspection Highlands Cove WWTP Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0017530 Jackson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a follow-up inspection of the Highlands Cove WWTP on 9/20/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0017530. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please respond in writing to this office within 10 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the following issues: 1. Verify the 2016 Flow Reduction Request was submitted. 2. Verify request for new Compliance Boundary for water supply wells. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at bev.price@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Beverly Price, Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Mark Teague, Environmental Inc. WQS ARO Server LF G:\WR\WQ\Jackson\Wastewater\Non-discharge\Highlands Cove, LLC\Inspections\September 20, 2018 CEI Follow Up\20181010_WQ0017530_CEI Follow Up.rtf Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0017530 Effective:02/03/15 Expiration:01/31/20 Owner :Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Jackson Asheville Jerry West Effective:Expiration:Facility:Highlands Cove WWTP 2160 Highlands Cove Dr Highlands NC 28741 Title:Phone:828-526-3284Director of Operations From Cashiers intersection of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 107: Travel west on Hwy. 64 for approximately three miles. Highlands Cove is located on the right, wait at guard house for ORC. Mark Fredrick Teague 10920 828-293-9396 Secondary ORC(s): 828-293-9396Phone:1000267Certification:Dale Howard WikePrimary ORC: SI,WW2,System Classifications: 24 hour contact name Mark Teague 828-586-5588 On-site representative Dale Howard Wike 828-293-9396 On-site representative Jerry West 828-526-3284 On-site representative Mark F Teague 828-586-5588 On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 09/20/2018 11:00AM 11:40AM Beverly Price 828-296-4500 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Follow-up Reclaimed Water Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Filters Treatment Disinfection (See attachment summary) Page:1 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0017530 09/20/2018 Compliance Evaluation Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association Inc Follow-up Inspection Summary: The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. Jerry West, Jason Hopfinger, Mark Teague and Dale Wike assisted with the inspection. The following items noted in the previous inspection and Notice of Violation have been addressed: 1. The Operation & Maintenance Plan has been updated. It is recommended that specific safety requirements for operators be added. 2. The nozzles in the tertiary filter underdrain have been replaced. 3. Safety Concern: The grates over the influent to the WWTP and the right-side train aeration basin have been replaced or painted to control rust. 4. An exterior elbow pipe (pvc) located between the tertiary filter basin and the right-side train clarifier has been replaced. 5. An exterior elbow pipe (steel) located at the influent splitter box on the left-side train of the WWTP has been painted. 6. The racks used to hold UV bulbs in place have been pulled. The contract operator is actively looking for replacement racks. In February/March 2016, Highlands Cove inquired about adding flow to the WWTP. The request was reviewed by the Asheville Regional Office and Nathaniel Thornburg. It was determined that the facility would be able to handle the additional flow. A flow reduction request was to be submitted to the PERCS Unit in Raleigh. Please verify that the flow reduction request was submitted. In addition, the most current facility site map includes re-drawn Compliance Boundaries (CB) around water supply wells. A request should be submitted to show the change in the CB. The request should be submitted by someone with signature authority to the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit. Page:2 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0017530 09/20/2018 Compliance Evaluation Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association Inc Follow-up Type Yes No NA NE Activated Sludge Drip, LR Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Infiltration System Activated Sludge Spray, LR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Activated Sludge Spray, HR Reuse (Quality) Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) The UV rack system will be replaced. The contract operator is actively seeking an alternative for the current system. Comment: 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? Is the scouring acceptable? Is the clear well free of excessive solids? Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? The underdrain has been rebuilt. New diffusers have been installed. Media has been replaced. Comment: Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? If tablets, are tablets present? Page:3 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0017530 09/20/2018 Compliance Evaluation Highlands Cove Property Owner's Association Inc Follow-up Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-____-____) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? The UV panel is operational. The contract operator is actively looking for repalcement racks for the UV system. Chlorine will continue to be used for disinfection until new UV racks are installed. Comment: Page:4