NC0020231_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190131

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Mr. Karl Pernell
Town of Louisburg
110 West Nash Street
Louisburg, NC 27549
Dear Mayor Pernell:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 31, 2019
Re: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Louisburg Tar River Water Reclamation Facility
NCO020231
Franklin County
On January 15, 2019 Erin Deck with the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) of the Division of Water
Resources (DWR) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Tar River Water
Reclamation Facility. The assistance of Mr. Jimmy Ellington (ORC) and Mr. Richard Collins
(bORC) was greatly appreciated during the inspection.
Observations during the inspection are summarized below, as well as an inspection checklist is
attached for your records.
I. The facility is permitted to discharge at a rate of 1.37 MGD and consists of: mechanical
bar screen, aerated grit/grease removal, anaerobic selector, dual oxidation ditches
(BioDeniopho Process) dual secondary clarifiers, tertiary filters, UV disinfection, cascade
aeration and ultrasonic flow meter. The current permit became effective March 1, 2016
and expires September 30, 2019. A request for a permit renewal should be submitted at
least 180 days prior to the expiration of the current permit.
2. Since the last Compliance evaluation inspection conducted by DWR, a new SCADA
system has been installed, and the facility has developed, and implemented, a mercury
minimization plan. A copy of the plan has been provided to DWR by Mr. Ellington. The
plant is currently upgrading the influent pump station and has a bypass system set up.
The day of the inspection, the plant was not bypassing the influent pump station.
3. Record Review: ORC Log Book is filled out and maintained as required. Discharge
monitoring reports (DMRs) for May and August 2018 were checked with bench sheets
and no discrepancies were noted. Chain of custody forms are completed and kept on
site.
�7--%A North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ? Division of Water Resources
:�jJjj Raleigh Regional ofnce , 3800 Barrett Drive ' Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

4. Meritech, Inc. performs CBOD, Nitrogen and Total phosphorus for the facility. The
onsite laboratory processes the remaining analytes as well as collects the following field
parameters (Certification no. 439): pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and conductivity.
5. The temperature of the effluent 24-hour composite sampler was in the appropriate
range. The flow meter was last calibrated on 12/20/2018.
6. The facility discharges to the Tar River. Due to the stage of the Tar river at the time of
the inspection, the discharge point was inaccessible.
You are reminded to contact this office of any situation that potentially threatens public health
or the environment. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any
questions please contact Erin Deck at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
*RicBolriich LE, Regional Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment: Inspection Checklist
Cc: RRO/SWP Files
Central Files f ]
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United States EnvironmerNal Protection Agency Forth Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No, 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 6-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 J ( 2 I�5I 3 NCO020231 11 12 191011t5 17 18 L,, I 19 c 20Ll
21 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
67 70 LI J ! 71 Lj 72 LN ( 73 �74 75LLI LLjjjBD
Section B: Facility Data 1
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09 30AM 19/01/15 16/03/01
Tar River Water Reclamation Facility WWTP
Treatment Plant Rd Off Hwy 56 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Louisburg NC 27549 11 45AM 19/01/15 19/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)1Ttles(s)IPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
111
Jimmy Wayne EllingtonlORC/919-495-51Oil
Name, Address of Responsible Officlairritle/Phone and Fax Number
Billy Faulk.120 Box 468 Louisburg NC 2754911919-496-32361 Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Flow Measurement 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program 0 Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters N 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
Erin M Deck RRO WQ11919-791-42001
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Signature of Ma gemenl Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dat
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9.94) Previous editions are obsolete. /
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NPDE5 yrlmolday Insped,on Type (Cant.)
31 NCO020231 11 12 1910
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Section D: Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. The facility is permitted to discharge at a rate of 1.37 MGD and consists of: mechanical bar screen,
aerated grit/grease removal, anaerobic selector, dual oxidation ditches (BioDeniopho Process) dual
secondary clarifiers, tertiary filters, UV disinfection, cascade aeration and ultrasonic flow meter. The
current permit became effective March 1, 2016 and expires September 30, 2019. A request for a
permit renewal should be submitted at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the current permit.
2. Since the last Compliance evaluation inspection conducted by DWR, a new SCADA system has
been installed, and the facility has developed, and implemented, a mercury minimization plan. A copy
of the plan has been provided to DWR by Mr. Ellington. The plant is currently upgrading the influent
pump station and has a bypass system set up. The day of the inspection, the plant was not bypassing
the influent pump station.
3. Record Review: ORC Log Book is filled out and maintained as required. Discharge monitoring
reports (DMRs) for May and August 20i8 were checked with bench sheets and no discrepancies were
noted. Chain of custody forms are completed and kept on site.
4. Meritech, Inc. performs CBOD, Nitrogen and Total phosphorus for the facility. The onsite
laboratory processes the remaining analytes as well as collects the following field parameters
(Certification no. 439): pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and conductivity.
5. The temperature of the effluent 24-hour composite sampler was in the appropriate range. The flow
meter was last calibrated on 12/2012018.
6. The facility discharges to the Tar River. Due to the stage of the Tar river at the time of the
inspection, the discharge point was inaccessible.
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Permit: NCO020231 Owner - Facility: Tar River Water Reclamation Facility WVVrP
Inspection Date: 01/15/2019 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: Permit expires 09/30/2019- Discussed submitting
the renewal atleast 180 da s Rriorto
expiration.
Record Kee ing
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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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 COCs
Are DMRs complete do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Operations_ & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit NCO020231 Owner - Facility: Tar River Water Reclamation Facility vVWTP
inspection Date: 01115I2019
lnspectlnn Type: Compliance Evaluatlon
operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, 00, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Pump Station - Influent
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
Is the wet well free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Mr. Ellington contacted DWR staff on 06/01/2018 to notify
that the influent pumnstation was
being rehabbed and the station would be bvpassed during
this time. During the ins ec�t
was not being bypassed.
Nutrient Removal
Yes No NA NE
# Is total nitrogen removal required?
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# Is total phosphorous removal required?
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Type
Biological
# Is chemical feed required to sustain process?
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Is nutrient removal process operating properly?
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Comment: No chemicals are used.
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
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Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
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Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
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Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
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1s scum removal adequate?
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Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
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Is the drive unit operational?
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
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Permit, NC0020231 Owner - Facility: Tar River Water Reclamation Facility VAMP
Inspection Date: 01115/201 S Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately % of the sidewall depth) No [J
Comment: Weirs are covered.
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
Are UV bulbs clean?
Is UV intensity adequate?
Is transmittance at or above designed level?
Is there a backup system on site7
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
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Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: Last calibrated 12/20/2018
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available?
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Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source?
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Is the generator tested under load?
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Was generator tested & operational during the inspection?
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Do the generator(s) have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site?
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Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power?
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Is the generator fuel level monitored?
Comment:
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