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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0000986_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190109DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DlBD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC ROY COOPER Gmernor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER 01te( rot John H Chapman Enviracon Utilities Inc PO Box 610 Tarboro, NC 27886-0610 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 25, 2019 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Island Beach WWTP Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0000986 Carteret County DearPermittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Island Beach WWTP on January 9, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0000986. 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 that require immediate action and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at dean. hunkele(5ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: E3ABA14ACIDC414_. Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENT Cc: Lee Buck, Contract ORC (via email) Upload to Laserfiche DMIQNorth Caro: ne Department of Environmental Qua+ity I Dimsion of Water Resources Wdm.ngton Regonsi Office 1 127 Card-nei Dnve Ertenson I Wilrnington, North Caro:ina 28445 ��`�� 910 796-7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D1BD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0000986 Effective: 01/12/18 Expiration: 12/31/22 Owner: Enviracon Utilities Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Island Beach WWTP County: Carteret 2300 W Fort Macon Rd Region: Wilmington Atlantic Beach NC 28512 Contact Person: John H Chapman Title: Vice President Phone: 252-883-9223 Directions to Facility: Located on the north side of NC Hwy. 58, approximately 2.1 miles west of the point where the bridge joins the highway in Atlantic Beach System Classifications: WW3•, Primary ORC: Stanley Earl Buck Certification: 993396 Phone: 252-503-5307 Secondary ORC(s): John Henry Chapman 15200 252-641-2308 James Richard Proctor 23235 252-253-9938 On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Stanley E Buck 252-503-5307 On -site representative Stanley E Buck 252-503-5307 Related Permits: WQCSD0634 Enviracon Utilities Inc - Envircon Utilities Deemed Collection System Inspection Date: 01/09/2019 Entry Time: 12:45PM Exit Time: Primary Inspector: Dean Hunkele DocuSigned by: Secondary Inspector(s): EE 1/25/2019 E"do'��,r�Sed� 1/25/2019 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: E E3ABA14AC7DC434... 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 Treatment Clarifiers End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Coastal Requirements (See attachment summary) 03:45PM Phone: 910-796-7215 Compliance Evaluation Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Barscreen Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Disinfection Standby Power Page: 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D1BD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 01/09/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Overall, the facility is looking better and performing good. The original treatment train needs to have corrosion addressed and any structural repairs completed in the next off-season to avoid continued degradation that could result in a structural failure like occurred with the other original treatment train several years and as evidenced by the current seam issue on its original digester. Access grating in some areas need to be replaced. It was noted that the main pump station near the plant (assume other pump stations not either) was not properly posted and did not observe proper signage on WWTF gate. Needs to have an identifier, ownership name/contact info,and full 24-Hour emergency contact info. Page: 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D1BD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 01/09/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Reuse (Quality) ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Lagoon Spray, 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Calibrated 8-7-2018. Need to ensure meter can chart or datalog flows daily with data downloaded weekly and preserved for at least 3 years Standby Power Yes No NA NE Page: 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D1BD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 01/09/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Generator looks ancient, but still runs well. Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Screen appears to be too small and perhaps needs to have narrower spacing as lots of solids and raps observed in the EQ basin with larger debris snagged on air headers. Splitter box had excessive solids in it. Screenings in 5--gallon buckets and on decking; should be removed and properly disposed of daily. 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? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The newer treatment train was not in use due to off-season flows and staff indicated it has air leaks in the header channel which will be plumbed with external piping before the 2019 season begins. The older train is exhibiting some heavy corrosion in areas with some structural work needed including grating replacement: plans should be made to have this work completed in the next off-season. The old EQ tank should be augmented to prevent rainwater accumulation and ideally removed from the site along with other unused or broken equipment since site is very tight given it shares space with the HOA maintenance staff. Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the weirs free of solids and algae? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scum removal system operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: scum removal submer-ged on both Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page: 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D1BD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 01/09/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: New filter went online couple months ago 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Converted EQ tank placed on line last year after repair and corrosion coating; looks nice. Original treatment train's digester has blown a seam/weld along base; plan to repair this year. 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-= _) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: New tablet chlorination system and concrete contact chamber & clear well went online in Sprinq 2018; looks nice. Could smell chlorine even with wind, thus definitely dosing heavy. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D1BD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 01/09/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Peak flow about 75K in 2018. Effluent above 2L for Nitrate in 10-2018; above 2L for TDS past 2 years with wells showing similar exceedences in 2-2018 and 10-2018. No well data submitted for 6-2018. End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High Rate Are buffers maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a usable green area maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal site acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D1BD38E-D46D-4FBA-8CB4-4229D8E775AC Permit: WQ0000986 Owner - Facility: Enviracon Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 01/09/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? Comment: Coastal Requirements 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: Reason for Visit: Routine • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑❑■ ■❑❑❑ ❑❑❑■ ❑❑■❑ Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ ❑❑❑■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 7