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Home My WebLink AboutNC0075612_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190225DocuSign Envelope ID: 2C765B87-B6B9-452C-B23D-1 D5A38500F6F STATE a �xw ROYCOOPER(-` GptPYr7pr .. 4 K41CHAEL S. PECAN LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROL INA Arr[fror Environmental Quality February 25, 2019 John Impagliatelli Wildcat Community Services Inc Birchwood Dr Highlands, NC 28741 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Wildcat Cliffs WWTP NPDES WW Permit No. NCO075612 Macon County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Wildcat Cliffs WWTP on 2/21/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0075612. 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: • Verify that the effluent autosampler is set to flow proportional mode. If Mr. Wike is taking over as ORC for Mr. Buchanan, make sure the correct paperwork has been submitted to document this change. 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: 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\Macon\Wastewater\Minors\Wildcat Cliffs 75612\Inspections\2019\Inspection Cover Letter.Docx NorthCaroiinaDepart roentofErb vironmentalQuality I fllNsionofWateTResod rres Ashevil ie Regonal Office 1 2090 U.S_ 70 if� imay I Sw namoa, No rfh CamZn 237 7SS '� 32S 296-0500 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2C765B87-B6B9-452C-B23D-1 D5A38500F6F 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 2 15 1 3 I NC0075612 111 12 I 19/02/21 I17 18 I S J 19 L G j 201 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 CA ---------------------- 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 ty 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) 09:OOAM 19/02/21 18/06/01 Wildcat Cliffs WWTP Birchwood Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Highlands NC 28741 12:OOPM 19/02/21 22/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Brandon Keith Buchanan/ORC/828-586-5588/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted John Impagliatelli, Birchwood Dr Highlands NC 28741//828-526-2166/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review 0 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 DocuSignedby: ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ iwtb{� (6k D_082131 2/25/2019 105A3CA418... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date FD ... S,gn.d by. )" 2/25/2019 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 2C765B87-B6B9-452C-B23D-1 D5A38500F6F NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO075612 I11 12, 19/02/21 117 18 ICI 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 21, 2019. Gray Wilke, Brandon Buchanan, David Helms (Environmental Inc) and John Impagliatelli (Wildcat Cliffs Facilities) were present at the time of the inspection. This facility includes a 15kGal package plant that is generally operated during offseason (winter) months and a 35 kGal package plant that is operated during warmer months. The 35 kGal package plant is new and a number of technical issues have needed to be corrected for proper operation. The ORC and Mr. Impagliatelli report that the new plant should be operational when needed this spring. A final performance test from the manufacturer is still pending. The following items were noted during the inspection: Verify that the effluent autosampler is set to flow proportional mode. If Mr. Wilke is taking over as ORC for Mr. Buchanan, make sure the correct paperwork has been submitted to document this change. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 2C7651387-6669-452C-1323D-1 D5A38500F6F Permit: NCO075612 Owner - Facility: Wildcat Cliffs WWTP Inspection Date: 02/21/2019 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: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ NEI 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 facility appeared well maintained at the time of the inspection. 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? 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2C7651387-136139-452C-1323D-1 D5A38500F6F Permit: NCO075612 Owner - Facility: Wildcat Cliffs WWTP Inspection Date: 02/21/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: 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'/4 of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2C7651387-6669-452C-1323D-1 D5A38500F6F Permit: NC0075612 Owner - Facility: Wildcat Cliffs WWTP Inspection Date: 02/21/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE Comment: The sand filter was not being used at the time of the inspection due to seasonal operating conditions. Standbv 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: Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5