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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0038300_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190325ROY COOPER Governer Nil CHAELS. REGAN Secretary L1NDA CULPEPPER Dirnrmr Mr. James Edwards S. S. Construction & Rental Inc, 1808 Pinecrest Street Burlington, IBC 27215 NO;� rH CAROL No, Environmental Quality March 25, 2019 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection S. S, Mobile Home Part: NPDES Permit No. NC0038300 Chatham County Dear Mr. Ed,.N'ards: ,. , On February 26, 2019, Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Oft -ice (RRO) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the subject facility. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated as it facilitated the inspection process. The inspection report is attached. The following observations were made: S. S. Mobile Home Park is permitted to discharge at a rate of 0.01 Ni 4GD and consists of: aeration basin, clarifier, tablet chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber, post aeration, detention polishing sand filter, dechlorination, pot), tank, and concrete sludge holding tank. The facility discharges into an unnamed tributary to Brush Creek, a class C Water in the Cape: Fear River Basin. Wastewater is treated through the following treatment units: manual bar screen, aeration basins, secondary clarifiers, one -pass sand filter, tablet chlorine disinfection, tablet dechlori nation, and post aeration. All treatment unit,, ��ere in operable conditions at the time of inspection. • Wasted activated sludge is stored in the 2000-gallon concrete holding tank and 1100-gallon poly tank, which can be aerated if needed. At the time of inspection, the poly tank was about half full, the concrete tank was about 1/4 full. Nort1= Caiulina Department of Envirrxtrnerllas Quality Divh-i.on of Willer Reecuraes �j Raleigh Rtyiuna' Of fare 13800 Barrcrt Dt:w Role yh N:srtli Carolina 27609 D_ E_ Q' u.n.R eery rew.�r �a�� f� 911) 191.42.00 • The ORC maintains a daily logbook. Lab results, chain -of -custody forms, and DbIRs were complete and current, kept in good order and ready for review. October 2018 DvIR data were compared to lab bench sheets; no data transcription errors were noted. • Larry Goldston ivas listed as the backup ORC. BEMS shows his status as "invalid" due to overdue certification fees. You noted that another operator would be desi¢nated as backup ORC to replace Mr. Goldston. Please complete and submit the ORC Designation Form to the Division as soon as possible. • The right of way to the outfall was «ell maintained. No visible impacts %vere noted immediately downstream the effluent pipe. • Field lab parameter (Certificate No. 1757) calibration and analysis records were reviewed during the inspection. If you have any questions regarding the attached reports or any of the findings, please contact Cheng Zhang at: (919) 791-4200 (or email: clieng.zliang-iincdenr.go%-). Sincerely, ick-Bolich, L.G. Assistant Supervisor Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office ATTACHMENTS Compliance Inspection Reports Cc: Central Files w:.'attachment Raleigh Regional Office Nv`attachment United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Farm Approved. Washington. D C 2D4fiD OMB Nc. 204"[!52 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires a-31-g6 Section A. National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr'molday Inspection Type Inspector Fat Type 2 15 1 �J !J 3 1 N00030300 11 12 19,02126 17 18) � ( 1=J 19 (G ( 201 I LJ U 21 6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 OA Reserved---- 67 70 J j 71 I , 72 rl 73 L r I74 751 I I I I I 1 180 Section 8 Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW also include POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number) S.S. Mobile Home Park 241 Graham Moore Rd Staley NC 27355 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTittes(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s) 1!/ James Reginald EdwardslORC1336-260-3396/ Name Address of Responsible Off:cialiTitlelPhone and Fax Number Entr/ Time. Cate Permit Effective Date 10 OOAM 19, 02l26 17A31101 Exit TtmerDate I Permit Expiration Dale 11 OOAM 19.02 26 !I 211-.9/30 Other FaciLt/ Data James Reginald Edwards,1808 Ptnecrest St Burlington NC Contacted 272155539/1336-260.3396/3362271202 No Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance N Records;Reports Self-Moniloring Program Facility Site Review EffluentlReceiving Waters Laboratory 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) Cheng Zhang Signature of Management�Q A Reviewer EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Ager1C}r.'Office,Phene and Fax N,- bers RRO V'10;:919-791-4200r Agemry.Off a Phcne and � ax Numbers Date i ate {l Pale# t NPDES yrimolday tlrspeetwn Type 31 NCO03830D IZ 1 121 19102/26 ! 17 18 ICI Section O- Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets Gf narrative and checklists as necessary! One plastic tole and one concrete container hold wasted sludge. The listed backup ORC Larry Goldston's certification is invalid for overdue certification fees. Permit NCO038300 Owner • Facility: S 5 Nlchde Home Park Inspection Date: 02125f2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters for ex MLSS h1CRT, Settleable 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids. pH, DO, Sludge Judge. and other that are applicable? Comment: Settleable solids Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ E ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special cond tions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a Manual ■ b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debns? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screen ng in compliance? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condit,on? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext Air Type of aeration system Surface Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0❑ ❑ 0 Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25 rG of the basin s surface? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mgrl) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0038300 Owner - Facility: s S hlebde Home Park Inspection Date: 0212612019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the s-te free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of cireular clarifier? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 flcr-'? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (ApprDx maleiy Y, of the s dewall depth) ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sand flier free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand flter 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❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 4 Permit MC0038300 Owner - Facility; S S Mobile Home Park Inspection Date: 0212612019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters Low rate Yes No NA NE De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system 7 Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 El E El # 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? 1 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debr,s 7 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are Feld parameters performed by certTed personnel or laboratory? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters; excluding Feld parameters) performed by a cert, fed lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform; set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: U stream ! Downstream Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency sampling type. and ❑ ❑ ❑ sampling location)? Comment: �s�Cc�