WQ0033097_Staff Report_20190426

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
To: Non-Discharge Unit
Attn: Ashley Kabat Facility: Eaton's Crossing,W00033097
County: Warren
From: Rick Trone,RRO
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted?®Yes or❑No
a. Date of site visit: 4/25/19
b. Site visit conducted by: Rick Trone
c. Inspection report attached? ®Yes or❑No
d. Person contacted: Dennis Wilson and their contact information: (919)691 -2505 ext.
e. Driving directions: 2105 Eaton Ferry Road,Littleton,NC. Adjacent to Southpointe Marina
2. Discharge Point(s):NA
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:NA
Classification:
River Basin and Sub-basin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
H. EXISTING FACILITIES:
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge(ORCs)for the facility? ®Yes ❑No❑N/A
ORC: Dennis Wilson Certificate#: WW-3/12972 Backup ORC: Dale Matthews Certificate#:WW-3/27782
2. Are the design,maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
Description of existing facilities: 24,690 GPD wastewater treatment facility consisting of a dual train wastewater
treatment plant with UV,a lined storage pond, 10.77 acres of wetted irrigation disposal area,and all associated
pumps,valves, piping,etc.
Proposed flow:24,690 GPD monthly average
Current permitted flow:24,960 GPD monthly average
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit,or that may be important
for the permit writer to know(i.e.,equipment condition,function,maintenance,a change in facility ownership,
etc.): The flowmeters have not been calibrated, however Mr. Wilson explained that the Rosemount magnetic
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flowmeters do not need regular calibration.I reviewed the reference manual for the flowmeter which seems to
confirm this.According to the manual,the meter is wet calibrated at the factory and does not need further
calibration unless a problem is suspected.The meters are Rosemount 8732 meters.Permit currently states
calibration is required annually.
The current permit lists fields as 1-10.In reality,the fields are Zones 1,2,3A, 313,4A,413, 5A, 513, 6A, 613, 7A,
713, 8A, 8B, 9A, 913, 10A, and l OB.1 believe the permit should list the irrigation areas as Zones.The permit
renewal package included maps showing these zones.Let me know if you don't have a copy.
3. Are the site conditions(e.g., soils,topography, depth to water table, etc.)maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit(e.g., drainage added,new wells inside the compliance
boundary,new development, etc.)? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates(e.g., hydraulic,nutrient)still acceptable? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes❑No ®N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑Yes or®No
If yes; attach a map showing'conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
10. Monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A
If no,please explain:
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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑Yes ❑No ®N/A
If no, please complete the following ex and table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
O , II O ,
11
O , „ O ,
11
O 1 „ O ,
O , „ O 1
11
O 1 „ O 1 II
12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted(e.g.,DMR,NDMR,NDAR, GW)? ®Yes or❑No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:No issues noted.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ®Yes or❑No
If yes, please explain:The facility has a history of compliance issues involving Total Nitrogen and Total
Phosphorous.A Notice of Deficiency(NOD)was issued on February 20, 2019 for limit exceedances for those
two parameters. ORC explained that he believes the very low flow at the facility is a contributing factor.Possibly
modify limits for TN and TP until facility builds out and flow increases?
13. Check all that apply:
®No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑Notice(s)of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments(i.e.,NOV,NOD, etc.)NOD-
2019-LV-0035
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle,please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑Yes❑No ®N/A
If no,please explain:
14. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑Yes ®No ❑N/A
If yes,please explain:
15. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:None
16. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only):NA
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IM REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
❑ Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
®Issue
❑ Deny(Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer. .�Q
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:
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IV.ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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