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Home My WebLink AboutNC0056961_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190219ROY COOPER G&v-�rr1ar K41CHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER arwfar Ronnie Pressley 3374 N Fork - Left Fork Rd Black Mountain, NC 28711-8752 NORTH CAROUNA Environmental Quality February 19, 2019 SUBJECT: Technical Assistance Inspection Report DeBruhl WTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCO056961 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Pressley: I conducted an inspection of the DeBruhl (Beetree) WTP on 1/23/2019 in follow up to small release at the subject facility. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCO056961 and for Technical Assistance. The findings and comments noted during this visit are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: -4tiwol,� wl, l y 6C38CDE 26511449... .Linda Wiggs Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS -Inspection Report Ec: WQS ARO Server, LF G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Municipal\DeBruhl WTP (Bee Tree) 56961\Inspections\1-23-2019 visit\20190219_NC0056961_TA.rtf North src•raDepartnentofErv:rortments:Quairty I DiuisionofWater R,esources Ashev .3 Regora:4ff:ce 1 2090 U.S. 70 1-0ghway I Swannsrtos, North Caro:aka 2377S 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 IF I 3 I NCO056961 111 12 I 19/01/23 I17 18 L r, ] 19 I g I 20 Lj 211111 I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I 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 ------------------- 671 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I I80 u I� I I i 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) 11:00AM 19/01/23 17/04/01 DeBruhl WTP 1370 Bee Tree Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Swannanoa NC 28778 01:00PM 19/01/23 22/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Charlie Cletus Casey,3374 N Fork - Left Fork Rd Black Mountain NC 287118752//828-669-8569/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO056961 I11 121 19/01/23 117 18 IDI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On 1/22/2019 (3:15 pm) Ronnie Pressley contacted Linda Wiggs regarding a small release of caustic to the lagoon #1. He stated they were monitoring the lagoon every 30 minutes; the pH was stable 7.2. Linda Wiggs went to the site on 1/23/2019. Plumbing on the small receiving tank in the building had a leak while being worked on; workers immediately remediate the release. There is a floor drain in this area that does not have a valve, so the small release of caustic ultimately flowed to the lagoon. We discussed spill prevention and response options for this area. There is a spill kit onsite. We discussed the use of this and possibly purchasing another. Ideally the floor drain would have a valve that workers could safely close and the containment would be sufficeint. The spill plan was reviewed. We discussed updating the spill plan, continuing training and possibly adding mock scenarios for improved training. Since some of the outside large chemical storage tank containments structures drain to the adjacent creek and not the lagoon a sufficient spill plan needs to be in place. Ideally these containment structures would not drain to the creek but to the lagoon. The drain valve from these containment structures has ceased closed and is scheduled for maintenance work this spring. Can this drain pipe be replumbed during this work, can the valve be upgraded during this work, what is the response plan in case a spill occurs during this work. If containment structures continues to drain to the creek then each time the structure is drained as needed due to rain water accumulation it is imperative that the water be evaluated and documented prior to discharge. Page# Permit: NCO056961 Owner - Facility: DeBruhl WTP Inspection Date: 01/23/2019 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance 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: 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: Page# 3