WQ0019907_Inspection_20190502

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May 14, 2019
Edward M Caron
Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
228 Georgetown Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Holly Ridge WWTF
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0019907
Onslow County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Holly Ridge WWTF on
5/02/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0019907. 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.
North Carol"DepsrtmentofEnvironmeatedQua;ity I DWsiorof Water Resources
1i'drnington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinai DFive Extension 11451m:ngton, North Caroma 25405
910-796-7215

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If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Perez with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at
[e-mail].
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Morella Sanchez-King, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0019907 Effective: 03/08/17 Expiration: 02/28/22 Owner: Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Holly Ridge WWTF
County: Onslow 286 N Jenkins St Ext
Region: Wilmington
Holly Ridge NC 28445
Contact Person: Edward M Caron Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SI, WW2,
Primary ORC: Michael Keith Lutz Certification: 1005688 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
On-site representative Edward M Caron 910-937-7523
Related Permits:
WQ0034067 Onslow Water and Sewer Authority-Stump Sound Wastewater Infrastructure
Improvements Sewer
WQ0029945 Onslow Water and Sewer Authority-Summerhouse Wastewater Reclamation
WWTF
NC0025895 Town Of Holly Ridge-Holly Ridge WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Entry Time: 11:OOAM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector: Helen I Perez Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Treatment Treatment Barscreen
Use Records
Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons End Use-Irrigation
Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0019907 Owner-Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A routine compliance inspection of the Holly Ridge WWTF was conducted on May 02, 2019.The purpose of the evaluation
was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Permit WQ0019907.
Mike Lutz, ORC, and Eddie Caron, ONWASA's Utilities Superintendent,was present during the inspection.
The facility consists of a treatment lagoon with three aerated cells and a settling cell with a flow limit of 224,673gpd.
ONWASA has the ability to divert flow from the Jenkins Street Pump Station in Holly Ridge to the Summerhouse WWTF for
treatment when needed. Effluent is stored in a 51-day storage pond before irrigating on 10 spray fields. Field 1/1 D listed in
the Permit has not been constructed.
Eleven Blue Frog aerators were installed to replace the six existing aerators the week following this inspection to help
reduce the amount of solids in the lagoon. Solids were last removed from the lagoon in 2011. ONWASA plans to replace the
UV system,that was damaged during Hurricane Florence,with a tablet chorinator. Currently,there is not a gauge to
measure freeboard in the lagoon and one will need to be installed as soon as possible.
A review of records since the last inspection shows flow exceedances in 2 months of 2016 and 2018. In 2016,
Summerhouse was not on-line and the ability to divert flow was not available yet. In 2018, ONWASA was cyber attacked
and SCADA was compromised at Summerhouse WWTF.The facility could not accept flow from the Jenkins Street Pump
Station during that time.
The facility is compliant with non-discharge Permit WQ0019907. Please review the comment sections of the inspection
report for more details.
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Permit: WQ0019907 Owner-Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Activated Sludge Drip,LR ❑
Recycle/Reuse ❑
Single Family Drip ❑
Single Family Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑
Reuse(Quality) ❑
Infiltration System ❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational?(if no,note below.) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: The UV system was damaged by Hurricane Florence and chlorine tablets have been used since.
There are plans to request a minor modification to change from UV to a tablet chlorinator
disinfection permanently.
Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The flowmeter was calibrated on 12-05-18 by Carolina Technical Services Inc.
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
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Permit: WQ0019907 Owner-Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Standby Power
Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does generator have adequate fuel? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Currently, the generator at the plant can be manually switched to operate the 2 front lagoon
aerators and the flow meter. When the Blue Frogs are installed, the generator will automatically
switch to operate all the Blue Frog aerators and the effluent pump station.
Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screenings in compliance? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The manual bar screen and grit chamber is cleaned daily.
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time(-30 minutes)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
If gas,does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible? ❑ ❑ ❑
If tablets,are tablets present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge,solids,and growth? ❑ ❑ ❑
If UV,are extra UV bulbs available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No.7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000 )
If yes,then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: The UV system was damaged during Hurricane Florence and a tablet chorinator was
constructed with PVC pipe temporarily. ONWASA plans to regest a minor modification to replace
the UV system with a tablet chlorinator permanently.
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0019907 Owner-Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required(GW-59s submitted)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are annual soil reports available? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
#Are PAN records required? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
#Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If so,has it been applied? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are operational logs present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Records and operational and maintenance logs were organized and complete. Field parameters
are tested by the same instruments used at Summerhouse WWTF and calibration records can
be found at Summerhouse. There were no annual soil reports located, though the fields were in
good condition. Staff indicated that a soil report would be done before the end of the year. The
lagoon at the corner of the settling cell overflowed during Hurricane Florence, bypassing the
disinfection system due to the excessive amounts of rain.
End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff/ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0019907 Owner-Facility:Onslow Water and Sewer Authority
Inspection Date: 05/02/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is municipal water available in the area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/respect to RIB and CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed,including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Inspected all 10 fields. Field 1/1 D, in the permit, was never constructed. Field 3/3B is currently
not being irrigated due to wet conditions on the field. Fields are mowed approximately 2 times
per month in the summer. The storage pond is lined and had a freeboard measurement of—2.7ft
during inspection. The irrigation flow meter was calibrated on 12-05-18. All four monitoring wells
were locked and labeled.
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