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Home My WebLink AboutNC0041220_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190228DocuSign Envelope ID: 8C97FDOF-85AO-45CF-93EE-E2395E32FAFO SrAlre ROY COOPER Grnernar MICHAEL S. REGAIN! Seer-ervey LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROL INA Dfrectar €nvirvnmental Quality February 28, 2019 Jeff Church Caldwell County Schools 1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir, NC 28645 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Oak Hill Elementary School NPDES WW Permit No. NCO041220 Caldwell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Oak Hill Elementary School on 2/26/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0041220. 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. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me 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, EDocuSigned by: fiKt61#Aj (6k 082131105A3CA418... Tim Heim, P.E., Environmental Engineer Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Ec: WQS-ARO Server LF G:\WR\WQ\Caldwell\Wastewater\Minors\Oak Hill Elementary School 41220\Inspections\2019\20190228_NCO041220_CEI_Ltr.Docx N"NCaroiinaDepartrnentofEnvironmentsdQusiay I OivisionofWater Resourres Ashevil ie Regonal Off:ce 1 2090 U.5.70 ffgiyway I Sw nanos. North Carolaa 23773 Q 32S 29C-0500 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8C97FDOF-85AO-45CF-93EE-E2395E32FAFO 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 NCO041220 111 12 I 19/02/26 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 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 CA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 671 70I I 71 ItyI 72 I I u 73I I I74 751 I I I I I I I80 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) 10:OOAM 19/02/26 15/05/01 Oak Hill Elementary School 4603 Oak Hill School Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Lenoir NC 28645 12:OOPM 19/02/26 20/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Jerry Lynn You nce/ORC/828-757-21 98/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Jeff Church,1914 Hickory Blvd SW Lenoir NC 28645H828-728-8407/8287280012 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) 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 ARO WQ//828-296-4665/ 2/28/2019 D—S,gned by: Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date D Sg dby: p (� 2/28/2019 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 8C97FDOF-85AO-45CF-93EE-E2395E32FAF0 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NC0041220 I11 12, 19/02/26 117 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 26, 2019. Jerry Younce (ORC) was also present. The system appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 8C97FDOF-85AO-45CF-93EE-E2395E32FAFO Permit: NCO041220 Inspection Date: 02/26/2019 Owner - Facility: Oak Hill Elementary School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The system appeared well maintained and operated at the time of the inspection. Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Syphon bell system. Sand Filters (Low rate) (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Sand filters were clean and well maintained at the time of the insDection. The old terra-cotta distribution lines have been replaced with PVC since the last inspection. 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? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? 2 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Yes No NA NE Tablet ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8C97FDOF-85AO-45CF-93EE-E2395E32FAF0 Permit: NC0041220 Inspection Date: 02/26/2019 De -chlorination Owner - Facility: Oak Hill Elementary School Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 2 Page# 4