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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0033589_Compliance Report_20190520NORTH CAROLINA Environmemal quality ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER May 20, 2019 Director Mr. Michael P. Remige, General Manager NC Aquariums — Jennette's Pier P.O. Box 1445 Nags Head, North Carolina 27959 SUBJECT: 05/16/2019 Compliance Inspection Jennette's Pier High -Rate Infiltration and Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System Permit No: WQ0033589 (Expires 2/29/2024) Dare County Dear Mr. Remige: Attached to this letter please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report Form for the Compliance Inspection conducted on May 16, 2019 at the above referenced facility. The Compliance Inspection was conducted by Randy Sipe with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section Washington Regional Office. Mr. Junior Edwards, the ORC for the facility, was also present and provided very valuable assistance during the inspection. During the inspection, all the wastewater treatment and disposal components of the facility described in Permit No. WQ0033589 were toured. The inspection also included a review of monthly reports/recordkeeping. The Facility appeared to be operating in compliance with regards to Permit Number WQ0033589 during the inspection. Please refer to the attached Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations. If you have any questions concerning the findings of the compliance inspection, please contact me at 252- 948-3849. Sincerely, Dw'�A 5�p Dwight Randy Sipe, P.G., Hydrogeologist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Irvin Woodrow Edwards — 5115 Pine Hill Lane, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 WARO Files Attachments DEQ N __ZAI N%.F North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality IDivision of Water Resources - Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 252-946-6481 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0033589 Effective: 03/01/19 Expiration: 02/29/24 Owner: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Jennette's Pier WWTP County: Dare 7223 S Virginia Dare Trl Region: Washington Nags Head NC 27959 Contact Person: Anthony Wilcox Title: Phone: 252-255-1501 Directions to Facility: Take Hwy. 64 East, at the terminus take Hwy. 12 North. WWTP will be approximately 400 yards from the intersection of Hwys. 158, 64, and 12 on the west side of the road. Pier and Bath House will be on the east side of the road. System Classifications: WW3, Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 05/16/2019 EntryTime: 10:OOAM Primary Inspector: Dwight R Sipe Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: High Rate Infiltration Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Exit Time: 10:45AM Phone: Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Treatment Filters Use Records Record Keeping Treatment Disinfection End Use -Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement End Use -Reuse Standby Power Coastal Requirements (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 7 Permit: WQ0033589 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Inspection Date: 05/16/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On 5/16/19 a Compliance Inspection was performed on the wastewater treatment, reuse, and high -rate infiltration sysytem at the NC Aquarium's Jennette's Pier by R. Sipe w/ WQROS-WaRO. Junior Edwards, the ORC for the facility was also present and provided valuable assistance. The inspection included a review of reporting, monitoring, and O & M records for the facility and a walk through of all the components of the treatment and disposal systems. The reporting and record keeping were found to be complete and accurate. During March and July 2018 there were some slight effluent limit exccedances for TN but the ORC stated that he has worked with adjusting the chemical feed rate to the Amphidrome units and currently effluent quality is meeting permit limits. The infiltration basin appears to be operating adequately; however, the edges of the basin continue to have aquatic vegetation and duck weed was observed on over the majority of the basin at the time of the inspection. One aerator was operating on the basin in an attempt to control the duck weed. The ORC stated that the other aerator was broken and it was not determined when it would be repaired. The facility is considered to be in compliance with the permit # WQ0033589 at the time of the inspection. Page 2 of 7 Permit: WQ0033589 Inspection Date: 05/16/2019 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Yes No NA NE Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Infiltration System Reuse (Quality) Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 1:11:1 ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment system appears to be in good condition and operating adequately at the time of the inspection. During March and July 2018 there were some slight effluent limit exccedances for TN but the ORC stated that he has worked with adjusting the chemical feed rate to the Amphidrome units and currently effluent quality is meeting permit limits. Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: Not required by permit Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: The ORC records water usage but it is not required by the permit. Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Yes No NA NE ❑ 1:11:1 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 111:1 ❑ ❑ 1:11:1 ❑ ❑ 1:11:11:1 Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ Page 3 of 7 Permit: WQ0033589 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Inspection Date: 05/16/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: Effluent and reuse flow meters were cailbrated on 10/16/18. ■❑❑❑ Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Generator is tested weekly and has a monthly maintenance check performed the same time the generator at the pier is checked. Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The membrane filters appear to be operating adequate) 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is it a dual feed system? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs 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? Page 4 of 7 Permit: WQ0033589 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Inspection Date: 05/16/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: The UV disinfection system appears to be operating adequately. High Rate Are buffers maintained? Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? 1:11:11:1 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 21- 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record keeping and reporting were spot checked for Aug. and Dec. 2018 and found to be complete and accurate. GW monitoring is not required by permit. End Use -Infiltration Yes No NA NE # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? High Rate Are buffers maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 7 Permit: WQ0033589 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Inspection Date: 05/16/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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? Is a usable green area maintained? Is the disposal site acceptable? Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? Comment: The infiltration basin aDDears to be oDeratina adeauatelv: however. the edaes of the basin continue to have aquatic vegetation and duck weed was observed on over the majority of the basin at the time of the inspection. One aerator was operating on the basin in an attempt to control the duck weed. The ORC stated that the other aerator was broken and it was not determined when it would be repaired. GW monitoring not required by permit. ❑■❑❑ ❑❑ME] ❑❑ME] • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑ME] • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑■❑❑ ❑■❑❑ ■❑❑❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 6 of 7 Permit: WQ0033589 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Inspection Date: 05/16/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the application equipment acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Reuse quality water is normally used to flush toilets at the pier and associated bathhouse: however, the ORC stated that the reuse pumps have been broken for several months. He also stated that replacements have been ordered but have not been delivered. The turbiditv and reuse flow meters were calibrated on 10/16/18. Coastal Requirements Are essential treatment units provided in duplicate? Is an adequately sized aerated equalization basin present? If so, is it operable? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is the equalization capacity adequate? Comment: No issues noted. Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑❑■❑ ■❑❑❑ Page 7 of 7