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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0018992_Inspection_20181018f sue+ NGRTH CARCLINA Ehvlranmenrdl quality October 18, 2018 Terry Barbour A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc PO Box 818 Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-0818 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Southwinds Condos WWTF Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0018992 Carteret County Dear Permittee: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Interim Director The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Southwinds Condos WWTF on 8/13/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0018992. 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, response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Morella Sanchez -King with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at morella.sanchez-king@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: I S.uji t t" E3ABA14AC7DC434... Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File Laserfiche North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 910-796-7215 Comoliance Insaection Resort Permit: WQ0018992 Effective: 10/01/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Southwinds Condos WWTF County: Carteret 2008 E Fort Macon Rd Region: Wilmington Atlantic Beach NC 28512 Contact Person: Terry Barbour Title: Property Manager Phone: 252-247-2318 Directions to Facility: Highway 70 E (Arendell Street) in Morehead City, R onto Atlantic Beach Bridge/Causeway SR1182, L onto East Fort Macon Road System Classifications: SI, WW2, Primary ORC: Stanley Earl Buck Certification: 993396 Phone: 252-503-5307 Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 08/13/2018 Entry Time: 11:45AM Primary Inspector: Morelia Sanchez -King Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Exit Time: 12:30PM Phone: 910-796-7218 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Use Records Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Clarifiers End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power Wells (See attachment summary) Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Barscreen Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Disinfection Treatment Return pumps Coastal Requirements DocuSigned by: E3ABA14AC7DC434... 10/18/2018 Page: 1 Permit: WQ0018992 Owner -Facility: A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc Inspection Date: 08/13/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: A facility compliance inspection was performed on August 13, 2018 by Morella Sanchez King. The Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Regional Operations Section appreciate Mr. Stanley Buck for his assistance during the inspection. The facility was found compliant with the conditions of the permit. Alarms were functional and effluent was clear and odorless. Refer to each section of the report for additional comments. Page: 2 Permit: WQ0018992 Inspection Date: 08/13/2018 Owner - Facility: A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Reuse (Quality) ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Infiltration System 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: ' Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: ' Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The flow meter was calibrated on 04/21/2018. At the inspection, the meter was readinq 4.49 apm (6,500 qpd- the permitted flow is 43,200 Qpd). Standby Power Yes No NA NE Page: 3 Permit: WQ0018992 Owner - Facility: A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc Inspection Date: 08/13/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is automatically activated standby power available? Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ Comment: The stand-bv aenerator was tested and worked satisfactorilv durina the inspection. The propane level was at 85% Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: This area was not inspected because there were ongoing repair works. Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Settleometer results acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is activated sludge an acceptable color? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: NDMR results indicate that the activated sludge process is working adequately. From the last inspection in 2016, BOD and ammonia values have been consistently well below their permit limits of 10 ma/I and 4 ma/I, respectively. Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the weirs free of solids and algae? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system accessible? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The system is below around. Tanks are not easilv accessible. BOD and TSS values indicate proper settling. Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: ' Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Page: 4 Permit: WQ0018992 Inspection Date: 08/13/2018 Owner - Facility: A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? M ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the system properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the chlorinator accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If tablets, are tablets present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000 _) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Since the last insDection. the facilitv had sporadic exceedances in the fecal coliform counts. In August 2017, it exceeded the daily maximum once (145 colonies/ 100ml) and in September 2017, it reached the monthly geometric mean for fecal coliform counts (14 colonies/ 100 ml). No fecal coliform exceedances have been reported in 2018. The disinfection process seems adequate. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Page: 5 Permit: WQ0018992 Owner - Facility: A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc Inspection Date: 08/13/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is a copy of current permit available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are operational logs present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? S ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: GW59 records showed for the period 2016-2018: TDS exceedances in 2016 and 2017 and sporadic fecal coliform exceedances in 2017. GW59's for 2018 show compliance with the 2L std's. End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High Rate Are buffers maintained? EEI ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells required? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 6 Permit: WQ0018992 Owner - Facility: A Place at the Beach -Atlantic Beach Inc DBA Southwinds Condo Assoc Inspection Date: 08/13/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is a usable green area maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal site acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution equipment acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal site free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal site free of breakout? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disposal area looked well maintained on inspection day. Coastal Requirements Yes No NA NE Are essential treatment units provided in duplicate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is an adequately sized aerated equalization basin present? ❑ ❑ ❑ If so, is it operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the equalization capacity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The writer did not inspect the headworks/ equalization basin area because of ongoing maintenance work made unsafe walking in the area. Page: 7