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Home My WebLink AboutNC0071943_Inspection_20190122ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Mike Gibert, Public Works Director Town of Boiling Springs 2556 Rockyford Road Boiling Springs, NC 28017 Dear Mr. Gibert: NORTH CAR-OLINA Ert0ronmerttal griorlly January 28, 2019 Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Town of Boiling Springs WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071943 Cleveland County Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on January 22, 2019 by Ori Tuvia. The cooperation of Todd Humphries and Terry Price during the site visit was much appreciated. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. At the time of the inspection, split samples were collected. The results will be forwarded at a later date. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at (704) 235-2190, or at ori.tuviakncdenr. _og_v. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: A14CC681 AF27425... W. Corey Basinger Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources CC: NPDES Unit, MRO Files (Laserfiche) State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704 663 1699 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 I 2 15 I 3 I NCO071943 111 12 I 19/01/22 I17 18 LC] I 19 I G I 201 I 211111 1 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 1.0 70 71 [„ I 72 n 73 L_LJ74 751 u u I I I I I I I80 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) 10:05AM 19/01/22 18/09/01 Boiling Springs WWTP 2556 Rockyford Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Boiling Springs NC 28017 11:45AM 19/01/22 23/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Michael Todd Humphries/ORC/704-300-8641/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Mike Gibert,PO Box 1014 Boiling Springs INC 280171014//704-434-2357/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 DocuSigned by: Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ//704-663-1699/ 1/28/2019 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date W. Corey Basinger Division of Water Quality//704-2; EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. DocuSigned by: 1/28/2019 AtaccsatAFz�azs... Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type N C O071943 I11 121 19/01 /22 117 18 ISI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Split samples were taken during the inspection. Page# Permit: NCO071943 Owner - Facility: Boiling Springs WWTP Inspection Date: 01/22/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? 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: The subject permit expires on 8/31/2023. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported CM Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The records reviewed during the inspection were organized and well maintained. DMRs, COCs, Calibration logs and ORC visitation logs were reviewed for the period October 2018 throuah December 2018. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Page# 3 Permit: NCO071943 Owner - Facility: Boiling Springs WWTP Inspection Date: 01/22/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: On -site field analyses (pH and temperature) are performed under the Town's laboratory certification #5013. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (BOD, TSS, ammonia, nutrients, fecal coliform) has also been contracted to perform analytical support. The pH meter appeared to be properly calibrated and documented Influent Sampling Yes No NA NE # Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected above side streams? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is sampling performed according to the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Composite sampling of influent BOD and TSS is required by the permit. The facility staff should implement (and document) periodic aliquot verifications to ensure that both composite samplers (influent and effluent) are collecting the proper volume as required in the NPDES Permit (100 mis. at a minimum). Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Composite sampling and grab are required by the permit. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Page# 4 Permit: NCO071943 Owner - Facility: Boiling Springs WWTP Inspection Date: 01/22/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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: The facility appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. All process control measurements were being properly documented and maintained on -site. 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCO071943 Owner - Facility: Boiling Springs WWTP Inspection Date: 01/22/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Lime is added on an as -needed basis to maintain appropriate pH levels. At the time of the inspection 1 of the 3 blowers was out of service. 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'/ of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Both secondaries were in service. Pumps-RAS-WAS Yes No NA NE Are pumps in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are UV bulbs clean? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is UV intensity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is transmittance at or above designed level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a backup system on site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent clear and free of solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 6 Permit: NCO071943 Owner - Facility: Inspection Date: 01/22/2019 Inspection Type: Boiling Springs WWTP Compliance Sampling Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The flow meter is calibrated twice a vear and was last calibrated on 15/10/2018 by Clear Water Inc Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: At the time of the inspection the effluent appeared clear with no foam. 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: The facility is equipped with two aerobic digesters with one of the digesters currently being used as backup. The bio-solids are land applied (by PRC or staff) under the authority of permit WQ0018352. In case of excessive rain which prevents land application the staff pumps the solids to Shelby WWTP. Standby Power Is automatically activated standby power available? Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? Is the generator tested under load? Was generator tested & operational during the inspection? Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Is the generator fuel level monitored? Comment: The standby generator is tested weekly. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 7 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Mike Gibert, Public Works Director Town of Boiling Springs 2556 Rockyford Road Boiling Springs, NC 28017 Dear Mr. Gibert: NrORTH CAROL INA Enrtronmerrfal griorrly February 22, 2019 Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection Town of Boiling Springs WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO071943 Cleveland County Enclosed is a copy of the laboratory results for the effluent samples collected during the Compliance Sampling Inspection performed at the subject facility on January 22, 2019 by Ori Tuvia. Please advise the staff involved with this NPDES Permit by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at (704) 235-2190, or at ori.tuvianncdenr.gov. cc: NPDES, MRO files (Laserfiche) Sincerely, DocuSigned by: cf;:JF�� BB057A2DE017498... Ori Tuvia, Environmental Engineer Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, DEQ D� E State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704 663 1699 AC59000 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results Loc. Descr.: 14C 00 71943 1301UNG SPRINGS County_ Cleveland Collector: 0TUVIA VisitlD Region: Mooresville Report To MRO Location ID: MRO NLC River Basin Collect Date: 0112212019 Priority COMPLIANCE Emergency CollectTlme: 11:00 Sample Matrix: SURFACEWATER COC YesfNo Sample Depth Loc. Type: Effluent Sample ID: AC59OOO PO Number# Date Received: 0112312019 Time Received: 11:05 Labworks LoginlD TASCENZO7 Delivery Method Hand Delivered Final Report Date: 2.?I19 Report Prirrt Date: OTOW2619 Final Report If this report is labeled prefiminary report, the results have not been validated. Donor use for Regulatory purposes. ResuIt' Method Analysis Units CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date Validated by LAB Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.2 °C 11=19 RBYRD MIC BdD. 5-Day in liquid 2.0 4.B mg1L SM 521D 13-2001 1124119 ESTAFFORDI NUT NH3 as N in liquid 0.02 3.7 mgiLas N EPA 35D.1 REV 2 V24M9 CGREEN NO2+NO3 as N in liquid 0.02 6.4 mglLas N EPA 353.2 REV 2 1r24M9 CGREEN Phosphorus total as P in liquid 0.02 1.74 mglLas P EPA 365.1 REV 11310119 CGREEN Total Kjeldahl N as N in liquid 02 4.6 mglLas N EPA 3512 REV 2 V31119 CGREEN WET Residue —Total in liquid 12 162 mgiL SM 254D B-1997 V24119 CGREEN AC58999 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results Loc. Descr.: NCO071943 BOILING SPRINGS County: Cleveland Collector: OTUVIA VisitlD Region: Mooresville Report To MRO Location ID: IMRO NLC River Basin Collect Date: 0112212019 Priority COMPLIANCE Emergency Collect Time: 10:58 Sam pie Matrix: SURFACEWATER COC YesiNo Sample Depth Loc. Type: Effluent Sample ID: AC58999 PO Nurn ber# Date Received: 0112MO19 Time Received: 11:05 Labworks LoginlD TASCENZOI Delivery Method Hand Delivered Final Report Date: 1f3OhI9 Report Print Date: 01130J2019 If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes. Resultf Units Method Analysis CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date Validated by LAB Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.2 °C 1r23119 RBYRD MIC COIIfOfm, MF Fecal in liquid 1 1 Q1 CFU110Dm1 SM 9222 0-1997 V23119 ESTAFFORDI Sample Comments :Fecal Colifarm-01Sample exceeded holding time prior to receipt at lab.