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February 22, 2019
Derek Roland, County Manager
Macon County
5 W Main St
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Macon County Reuse System
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0022711
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Macon County Reuse
System on 1/23/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0022711. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required. However, please note that prior to operating the reuse system, the turbidity
and flow meters will require calibration.
If the County has no immediate plans to utilize the Reclaimed Water Generation System, you may submit a
modification requesting suspension of the reporting. The modification letter should be signed by someone with
authorized signature authority and submitted to the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at
bev.price@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Beverly Price, Environmental Specialist II
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Ec: Chris Stahl
WQS ARO Server
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G:\WR\WQ\Macon\Wastewater\Non-discharge\Macon County Landfill\Inspections\January 23, 2019\20190222_WQ0022711_CEI
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0022711 Effective:10/01/15 Expiration:09/30/20 Owner :Macon County
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Macon
Asheville
Derek Roland
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Macon County Reuse System
1448 Lakeside Dr
Franklin NC 28734
Title:Phone:828-349-2025County Manager
Hwy. 441 S. to Franklin. Take first Franklin exit to Main St. Turn right at Hardee's onto Lakeside Dr. then left onto Lake Emory Road.
Facility is on the right.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
24 hour contact name Chris Stahl 828-349-2100
On-site representative Jaimie Picou 828-349-2100
On-site representative Chris Stahl 828-349-2100
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021547 Town of Franklin - Franklin WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
01/23/2019 10:00AM 11:15AM
Beverly Price 828-296-4500
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Reclaimed Water
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Record Keeping
End Use-Reuse
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0022711
01/23/2019 Compliance Evaluation
Macon County
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. Chris Stahl and Jaimie Picou assisted with
the inspection.
The system is not currently in use. Per Mr. Stahl, the County has no plans to use the system in the immediate future.
Prior to operation, the turbidity and flow meters will need to be calibrated.
The reuse lines to Sites #1, #3 and & #4 were cut in 2016 during construction of a new landfill cell. Those lines were capped
and will remain capped until repaired.
Maintenance logs were reviewed and appear to be complete.
An education program to inform users of the proper use of reclaimed water has been developed. Reclaimed water
notification signs are posted at all 4 hydrant sites; hydrants are locked.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0022711
01/23/2019 Compliance Evaluation
Macon County
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
Infiltration System
Lagoon Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Reuse (Quality)
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Site #1, #3 & #4 reuse lines were accidently cut while grading the access road for a new landfill
cell in 2016. Those lines were capped. The system was not in use in 2018 and there are
currently no plans to use the system.
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are application rates adhered to?
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
Are annual soil reports available?
# Are PAN records required?
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0022711
01/23/2019 Compliance Evaluation
Macon County
Routine
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
The facility is not in use; no flow generated.Comment:
End Use-Reuse Yes No NA NE
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
Does the acreage specified in the permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site?
Are all essential units provided in duplicate?
Is an automatically activated standby power source available?
Is the equalization capacity adequate?
Is aerated flow equalization present?
Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months?
Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities?
Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times?
Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit?
Is all upset wastewater treated, retreated, or disposed of acceptably?
Is upset wastewater treated prior to discharge to irrigation storage?
Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use?
If golf course, is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house?
Is the cover crop acceptable?
Are buffers adequate?
Is the site free of ponding/runoff?
Is the acreage in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment acceptable?
Is the application area free of limiting slopes?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Are GW monitoring wells required?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0022711
01/23/2019 Compliance Evaluation
Macon County
Routine
The facility has never been used with exception of startup pressure testing, trouble shooting and
backwashing.
Comment:
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Certificate Of Completion
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