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Home My WebLink AboutNC0004243_CEI_20190222DocuSign Envelope ID: DCBAD775-OCE3-4A3B-BA75-639CDFA48806 IA ROY COOPER = Go�CrA6Y .. 7 � K41CHAEL S. REGAN LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA chrfftor Enwr1runmenral Quallry February 22, 2019 John Moss Coats American Inc PO Box 368 Marion, NC 28752 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Sevier Plant NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243 McDowell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sevier Plant on 2/20/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". The following items were noted during the inspection: A small accumulation of solid debris (tampons, rags, etc.) was observed on the weir teeth. This area should be cleaned regularly. • Install the fiberglass liner on the inner plate of Clarifier #1 as soon as conditions permit. • The ORC indicated he is nearing retirement; the mill should have a plan in place to train a qualified backup to become the new ORC. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at tim.heim@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: Er- � ),- 7E617A38285848C... G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Ec: WQS-ARO Server LF G:\WR\WQ\Mcdowell\Wastewater\Industrial\Coats 04243\2018 Inspection\20190222_NC0004243_CEI Ltr.Docx N"NCaroiinaDepartrnentofEnvironmentsdQusiay I OivisionofWateTResources Ashevil ie Regonal Off.c 1 2090 U.5.70 ffgiyway I Sw namos, North CamZn 23773 '� 32S 29C-0500 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 1 2 15 I 3 I NC0004243 111 12 I 19/02/20 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 I 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 � 74 75I I I I I I I I80 u ty 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) 09:30AM 19/02/20 17/12/01 Sevier Plant 630 American Thread Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Marion NC 28752 12:OOPM 19/02/20 21/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Phillip Charles Pittman/ORC/828-756-4111/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jerry Sisk,PO Box 368 Marion NC 28752/// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program 0 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 Timothy H Heim Docusigned by: ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ wtb� fkUwt 2/22/2019 Dv082131105MCA418... 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.) NC0004243 I11 121 19/02/20 117 18 JCJ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the facility on February 20, 2019. Phillip Pittman (ORC) was present at the time of the inspection. The facility appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection, and in compliance with Permit NC0006564. The following items were noted during the inspection: A small accumulation of solid debris (tampons, rags, etc.) was observed on the weir teeth. This area should be cleaned regularly. Install the fiberglass liner on the inner plate of Clarifier #1 as soon as conditions permit. The ORC indicated he is nearing retirement, the mill should have a plan in place to train a qualified backup to become the new ORC. Page# Permit: NC0004243 Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant Inspection Date: 02/20/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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: Process controls include pH, COD, chlorine, clarifier sludge depth and temperature. 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: Permitee is retaining most recent copy of permit. Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the basin free of excessive grease? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are all pumps operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are float controls operable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are audible and visual alarms operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is basin size/volume adequate? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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# 3 Permit: NC0004243 Inspection Date: 02/20/2019 Aeration Basins Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The aeration basin is being operated on a blower/diffuser system, but also includes surface aerators (currently not needed). ORC reports DO is maintained at approximately 2 mg/I in winter and 3.5 mg/I in summer. 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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: This facility has no standby power, however the ORC reports that an area power loss results in a shutdown of mill operations and minimal influent. It is also reported that power supply in the area had been very reliable in the past. 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'/ of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The ORC reports that a sludae blanket of less than a foot is maintain for the 20-foot-dee clarifiers. Clarifier #1 has small holes in the inner plate that the mill indicates will be eliminated with a fiberglass liner installed in the spring. Clarifier #2 is currently not being used due to reduced flow from the mill. The ORC reports that the sweep arm not operable, but the clarifier can be operated with a submerged grinder pump. A small accumulation of solid debris (tampons, raps, etc.) was observed on the weir teeth. This area should be cleaned regularly. Page# 4 Permit: NC0004243 Inspection Date: 02/20/2019 Secondary Clarifier Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Page#