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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0028693_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190531 May 31, 2019 Rob Duckett Mountaintop Community Association Inc 34 High Mountain Dr #4 Cashiers, NC 28717 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club WWTF Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0028693 Jackson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club WWTF on 5/22/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0028693. 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. However, you will be required to address any additional information requests associated with the current permit renewal. You will be notified by the Non-Discharge permitting section if additional information is needed. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at bev.price@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Beverly Price, Environmental Specialist II Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Bob Barr, RPB Systems WQS ARO Server LF G:\WR\WQ\Jackson\Wastewater\Non-discharge\MountainTop Reuse\Inspections\May 22, 2019\20190530_WQ0028693_CEI Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0028693 Effective:09/26/14 Expiration:08/31/19 Owner :Mountaintop Community Association Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Jackson Asheville Rob Duckett Effective:Expiration:Facility:Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club WWTF Laurel Knob Rd Cashiers NC 28717 Title:Phone:828-743-4755General Manager From intersection of Hwy. 64 & Hwy. 107 in Cashiers go North on Hwy. 107 for approx. 1.5 mi. Left onto Laurel Knob Rd.(SR 1142, gravel). Left at entrance to MontainTop, cross bridge to guard shack. Go straight, turn right at driving range, wwtp on left Robert P Barr 24262 828-251-1900 Secondary ORC(s): 828-545-7724Phone:991669Certification:Michael Dwayne BeckPrimary ORC: SI,WW2,System Classifications: 24 hour contact name Bob Barr 828-251-1900 On-site representative Michael Dwayne Beck 828-545-7724 On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 05/22/2019 09:15AM 11:45AM Beverly Price 828-296-4500 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Reclaimed Water Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Barscreen Treatment Filters Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Treatment Influent Pump Station Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Storage End Use-Reuse Standby Power Wells (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine Inspection Summary: The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. Mr. Mike Beck and Mr. Keith Buchanan with RPB Systems were present and assisted with the inspection. The permit expires 8/31/19 and is in renewal. Irrigation was not occurring at the time of inspection. An updated site map showing the location of Monitoring Well (MW-1B) which replaced the old MW-3, location of Water Supply Wells (#1, #2, #3 & #6 - new well) and a proposed new Compliance Boundary (CB) was submitted by the permittee because of the last compliance inspection conducted August 8, 2017. A minor permit modification was to have been submitted for the change in the CB. The new map and CB are being reviewed by central & regional office staff as part of the permit renewal. Additional information (regarding the change) may be requested during the renewal. The facility appears to be well maintained and operated. The following minor issues were noted during the inspection: 1.Some solids were observed in the left side of the weir trough. The trough should be cleaned. 2.Safety grates are showing some rust. This was noted during the last inspection. The grates appear to be solid but should be monitored as this could become a safety issue. 3.The visual alarm in the tertiary filter tank was not working. This was noted during the last inspection; however, the ORC indicated the light had been replaced. The alarm should be checked more frequently. Page 2 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine Type Yes No NA NE Single Family Drip Infiltration System Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Recycle/Reuse Reuse (Quality) Treatment Influent Pump Station Yes No NA NE Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures? Is the general housekeeping acceptable? Are all pumps present? Are all pumps operable? Are floats/controls operable? Are audio and visual alarms available? Are audio and visual alarms operational? # Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? Are SCADA/Telemetry available? Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? Lift Station (LS) #9. The ORC reports that this LS typically has the most problems. It receives flow from the clubhouse and restaurant. This LS is pumped as necessary and was pumped during the summer 2018 per the ORC. The wet well did not have an excessive amount of grease. Pump run times are documented. The LS has a backup generator (Kohler). Comment: 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? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Page 3 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine 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? Calibration 3.27.19 by Mike Beck.Comment: 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? Generators are serviced by Carolina Energy Systems.Comment: 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? The bar screen contained a lot of wipes.Comment: Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? Are Settleometer results acceptable? Is activated sludge an acceptable color? D.O. was measured using the ORC's meter: 2.42 mg/l at 20.6 deg C Settleometer result: 190ml. The MLSS appeared to be "thin"; the ORC reports that he likes to have approximately 200-300ml/l solids. Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? Are the weirs free of solids and algae? Is the scum removal system operational? Is the scum removal system accessible? Page 4 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? Solids buildup was observed in the left corner of the weir trough and some floating sludge in the clarifier. The weir trough should be cleaned. Comment: 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? Media is anthracite/sand/gravel; backwash is based on flow (float controlled). The visual alarm was not working. This was noted in the last inspection; ORC reports the bulb was changed. Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Sludge is hauled by B&B Septic. The ORC reports that sludge was hauled approximately 2 years ago. Sludge hauling should be documented. Comment: 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)? Page 5 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine 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? 6 tubes are available; all are in use.Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? 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 2L 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? 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? Groundwater monitoring includes: Fecal Coliform bacteria, TOC, Ammonia Nitrogen, TP, VOC, TDS, Nitrate & Chloride. Reviewed March 2019 NDMR for parameters that would exceed 2L Groundwater Standards: Ammonia Nitrogen reported at 1.6 mg/L. 2L Std=1.5 mg/L Comment: 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? Page 6 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine 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? Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment acceptable? 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? Irrigation zones currently in use: 29/30/31/32. Irrigation was not occurring at the time of inspection. Turbidity meter calibration:3/29/19 Effluent not meeting the turbidity limit of 10 NTU's is automatically diverted to the 5-day upset tank. Effluent not meeting the fecal coliform limit would go to the irrigation tank unless the turbidity limit is also exceeded. Public access to the site is not restricted as this is a golf course; however, irrigation is usually done at night or early morning when golfing is not occurring. Water Supply Wells (WSW) #1, #2 & #3 appear to be outside of the Compliance Boundary (CB) based on the new map submitted with the permit renewal package. WSW #6 does not have the required 100- ft. setback from the waste boundary. The well is approximately 60 ft. from the waste boundary. A new CB has been established according to the new map. Any new CB will require a minor permit modificaiton. Comment: 5-DAY UPSET TANK - Adjacent to the WWTP Storage Yes No NA NE Page 7 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine Storage Type?Aboveground storage tank Storage amount?300000 Gallons # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment?The ORC would determine when the WWTP can handle additional flow. Is there a Spill Control Plan? Aerated or Mixed?NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is influent structure acceptable? Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? Is pond lined? Liner Type Is liner acceptable? Are baffles/curtains acceptable? Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard?2 Feet Actual freeboard?20 Feet Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? Floating mats would only be acceptable if it did not cause problems when side-stream water is returned to the WWTP for retreatment. Comment: WET WEATHER STORAGE - Adjacent to the WWTP Storage Yes No NA NE Page 8 of 9 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0028693 05/22/2019 Compliance Evaluation Mountaintop Community Association Inc Routine Storage Type?Aboveground storage tank Storage amount?1267000 Gallons # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment? Is there a Spill Control Plan? Aerated or Mixed?NONE If aeration is present, is it adequate? If present, are diffusers cleaned regularly? Is influent structure acceptable? Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? Is pond lined? Liner Type Is liner acceptable? Are baffles/curtains acceptable? Does the pond have a freeboard marker? Required freeboard?2 Feet Actual freeboard?16 Feet Is there suitable grassed vegetation? Is the vegetation maintained? Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? Is the area free from signs of overflow? Is color acceptable? Are floating mats acceptable? No excessive buildup of solids? Are aerators/mixers acceptable? Is effluent structure acceptable? If present, is pond cover acceptable? Floating mats/vegetation would only be acceptable if it does not cause clogging of the irrigation heads. 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