NC0084549_Inspection_20190219

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 NC0084549 111 12 I 19/02/07 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 -------------------
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2.0 70 71 [.. I 72 73 L_LJ74 751 I I I I I I I80
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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)
09:15AM 19/02/07
15/06/01
Franklin WTP
5200 Brookshire Blvd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Charlotte NC 28216
12:OOPM 19/02/07
20/05/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Donna Jean Duckworth/ORC/704-399-2426/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jacqueline A Jarrell,5100 Brookshire Blvd Charlotte NC 28216337 1 /Operations
Chief/704-336-5433/ 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: ��
Wes Bell MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2192/ 2/18/2019
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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:
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
N C O084549 I11 121 19/02/07 117 18 ISI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
EFFLUENT PIPE SECTION cont'd:
The Charlotte -Mecklenburg Stormwater Services staff had received multiple citizen concerns regarding
the black appearance of Stewart Creek (including unnamed tributary) below the facility's discharge
outfall. The effluent channel (Outfall 001) and receiving stream (unnamed tributary to Steward Creek)
were evaluated by DWR staff during the inspection. The bottom substrate and banks on both the
effluent channel and tributary did appear to be black and/or a greyish color. Further evaluations by
DWR staff did reveal that manganese may be a contributing factor to the dark/grey appearances of the
substrate and banks; however, DWR staff will continue to monitor the instream conditions.
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Permit: NCO084549
Inspection Date: 02/07/2019
Owner - Facility: Franklin WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in 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: The last compliance evaluation inspection performed by DWR staff was on 2/22/16.
Record Keeping
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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 CM
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 24/7 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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Permit: NCO084549
Inspection Date: 02/07/2019
Record Keeping
Owner - Facility: Franklin WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The records reviewed durina the inspection were oraanized and well maintained. Discharae
Monitoring Reports (eDMRs) were reviewed for the period January 2018 through December
2018. All monitoring frequencies were performed correctly.
An effluent chronic toxicity failure was reported in April 2018. Note: Chronic toxicity is a
monitor only parameter. A daily maximum effluent total residual chlorine violation was
reported in November 2018. The Division has separately addressed this limit violation
through the issuance of a Notice of Violation (NOV).
Laboratory
Yes No NA NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
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Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
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# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees
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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, temperature, total residual chlorine) are performed under the
Charlotte Water/Franklin WTP's field laboratory certification #5223. Charlotte Water's
Environmental Services Laboratory (Certification #192) performs all remaining
Permit -required analyses with the exception of chronic toxicity. ETT Environmental, Inc. has
been contracted to perform the chronic toxicity analyses.
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples.
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
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Permit: NCO084549
Inspection Date: 02/07/2019
Operations & Maintenance
Owner - Facility: Franklin WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The wastewater treatment facilitv appeared to be properly operated and well maintained
The ORC and staff implement a comprehensive process control program with all
measurements being properly documented and maintained on -site.
The facility is equipped with a SCADA system to assist the wastewater staff with the
facility's operations.
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
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Comment: Both equalization basins were operational and in service. Each equalization basin is
equipped with mixers and overflow connections to the sanitary sewer system.
The facility continues to receive the wastewater (sedimentation basins and filter backwash)
from the Vest WTP.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: The facility is equipped with two clarifiers. One of the clarifiers was not in service due to
maintenance activities (recoating of the concrete walls)
De -chlorination
Type of system ?
Yes No NA NE
Liquid
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Permit: NCO084549
Inspection Date: 02/07/2019
De -chlorination
Owner - Facility: Franklin WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Comment: Aqueous sodium bisulfite is used for dechlorination at Outfall 001.
Sodium bisulfite tablets
(Norweco) are used for dechlorination at Outfall 002.
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
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Number of tubes in use?
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Flow Measurement - Effluent
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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Comment: The flow meter for Outfall 001 is calibrated annuallv and was last calibrated on 4/3/18 b
Charlotte Water's Instrumentation Section. A portable flow meter is used to measure the
flows at Outfall 002.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: Outfall 001 effluent aDDeared clear with trace susDended solids and no foam. The effluent
pH, dissolved oxygen, and temperature were measured during the inspection at 6.8 SU (pH),
10.9 mg/L (dissolved oxygen), and 11.8 degrees Celsius (temperature). The results of the
effluent grab samples collected by DWR staff at Outfall 001 will be forwarded under
separate cover.
Outfall 002 effluent appeared clear with no floatable solids or foam.
See "Summary" Section for additional comments.
Solids Handling Equipment
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Is the equipment operational?
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Permit: NCO084549
Inspection Date: 02/07/2019
Owner - Facility: Franklin WTP
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Solids Handling Equipment
Yes No NA NE
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
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Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
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The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
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Comment: The facilitv is eauiDDed with a residuals tank. two aravitv thickeners. and three belt presses
Two of the belt presses were operational with the third belt press currently being repaired
(new pump).
Dewatered wastewater solids are transported to the Irwin Creek WWTP bio-solids storage
pad and blended with the WWTP's bio-solids prior to land application (by Synagro) under the
authority of Permit No. WQ0000057.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Ms. Jacqueline A. Jarrell
Operations Chief
Environmental Management Division
Charlotte Water
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
19 February 2019
Subject: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Franklin WTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO084549
Mecklenburg County
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on
February 7, 2019, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please inform the facility's Operator -in -Responsible Charge (ORC) of our
findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report. The results of the effluent samples collected by DWR staff during the
inspection will be forwarded under separate cover.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do
not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone] or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
A14CC681 AF27425...
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP (via email)
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
D_ E� Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
NORTH CAROLINA
Da"MoM a enWmn�bl mwnq 704,663.1699