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Home My WebLink AboutNC0034924_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190611DocuSign Envelope ID: 79371 FEE-7E9C-4B66-9A69-DBC4CE81 FB25 ROY COOPED G&v-�rr1ar K41CHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER arwfar Cheri Mitchell Flesher's Fairview Rest Home PO Box 1160 Fairview, NC 28730-1160 NORTH CAROUNA Environmental Qual" June 11, 2019 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Flesher's Fairview Rest Home NPDES WW Permit No. NCO034924 Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Flesher's Fairview Rest Home on 6/03/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0034924. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". Please respond in writing to this office within 30 days of your receipt of this letter regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the following issues: Disposal of debris (specifically noted were wipes) is not occurring properly throughout this establishment. This could cause expensive infrastructure damage, health concerns for residents/staff and environmental damage. All wipes used at Flesher's Rest Home are to be place in a trash receptacle by staff and residents after use, not flushed down the toilet. Flushing of these wipes is problematic for several reason; one problem, especially in summer months, is vector control. Another is wipes damage equipment and clog sewer lines because they do not breakdown (dissolve in water) like toilet paper. Just because they are advertised as "flushable" they should never be flushed. The only thing that is allowable for flushing is toilet paper. The ORC must have garbage bags/garbage can down at the wastewater treatment plant for proper debris disposal in the facility's dumpster. Nortl:Caro mtaDepart nientofEr.v:ronmenta;Qusirty I DiuisionofWater Resources D, E 0! Ashev.;e Regiona. Off. ce 1 2090 U.S. 70 Highway I Swannsnos, North Csroiaka 2377S DocuSign Envelope ID: 79371 FEE-7E9C-4B66-9A69-DBC4CE81 FB25 Your attention to these matters is appreciated. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, EDocuSigne�d'b/y: 00, 6C38CDE265CF449... Linda Wiggs Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS -Inspection Report Ec: ARO Server, LF Mark Jones G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Flesher's Rest Home 34924\Inspections\6-3-2019\20190611_NC0034924_CEI.rtf NorthCaroiinsDepartment ofCnvironmentarlQuslrty I DiuisionofWater Resources Asheville Regional Office 1 2090U.S. 70 fighrrsy I Swmrkanos, North Caro:inn 2377S DocuSign Envelope ID: 79371 FEE-7E9C-4B66-9A69-DBC4CE81 FB25 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 2 IF I 3 I NC0034924 111 12 I 19/06/03 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 I 211111 I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 671 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I I80 u I� I I i Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 10:OOAM 19/06/03 15/11/01 Flesher's Fairview Rest Home 3016 Cane Creek Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Fairview NC 28730 11:30AM 19/06/03 20/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Cheri T Mitchell,PO Box 1160 Fairview NC 287301160//828-628-2800/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program 0 Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/ EW Signature of Management Q A Rev' eroocusigned by: Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 7E617A38285848C... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 79371 FEE-7E9C-4B66-9A69-DBC4CE81 FB25 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCO034924 I11 121 19/06/03 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Linda Wiggs (Inspector) met onsite with Mark Jones (ORC) and Daniel Jones. The ORC has conscientiously been addressing items from the previous inspection report. The solids management actions taken by the ORC appear to be affective. On the day of the inspection the settleability test was 40%, blankets were at 4' and there was no build up in the contact chamber. The ORC is wasting as settleability test indicates needed; wasted March 6, April 6, May 6. The Digestor was pumped March 13. It is due for pumping again ASAP. Owner Immediate Action Items: Disposal of debris (specifically noted were wipes) is not occurring properly throughout this establishment. This could cause expensive infrastructure damage, health concerns for residents/staff and environmental damage. All wipes used at Flesher's Rest Home are to be place in a trash receptacle by staff and residents after use, not flushed down the toilet. The influent basin has excessive wipes in a scum layer across 3/4 of the basin. This must be removed and not allowed to build up. The appropriate way for this to be minimized is to not flush wipes down the toilet. All wipes are to be place in a trash receptacle by staff and residents. Flushing of these wipes is problematic for several reason; one problem, especially in summer months, is vector control. Another is wipes damage equipment and clog sewer lines because they do not breakdown (dissolve in water) like toilet paper. Just because they are advertised as "flushable" they should never be flushed. The only thing that is allowable for flushing is toilet paper. The ORC must have garbage bags/garbage can down at the wastewater treatment plant for proper debris disposal in the facility's dumpster. ORC Action Items: Bar Screen: Disposal of debris is not occurring properly. The ORC is placing in digester; all debris must go in garbage. Air: The ORC stated the D.O. was 2.6 mg/I on May 21. Air On 15/off 45. Air appeared to billow near the air line, diffuser caps may need replacement. ORC needs to check the D.O. more frequently and adjust air/time as needed. Suggested at least weekly in each basin, with air on and off. Digester/Influent Basin/Septic Hauler: Debris is not to be disposed of in the digester. The digester needs to be pumped again ASAP. The scum/wipe matt in the influent basin needs to be removed ASAP and moving forward the debris/wipes needs to be managed appropriately. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 79371 FEE-7E9C-4B66-9A69-DBC4CE81 FB25 Permit: NCO034924 Owner - Facility: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Inspection Date: 06/03/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Influent basin has excessive wipes in a scum laver across 3/ of the basin. This must be removed and not allowed to build up. See summary. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disposal of debris is not occurring properly. ORC is placing in digester; all debris must go in garbage. Aeration Basins Mode of operation Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Are the diffusers operational? Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? Is the DO level acceptable? Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: The ORC stated the D.O. was 2.6 mq/I on May 21. ORC needs to check the D.O. more frequently and adjust air/time as needed. See summary. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are weirs level? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 79371 FEE-7E9C-4B66-9A69-DBC4CE81 FB25 Permit: NCO034924 Owner - Facility: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Inspection Date: 06/03/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: ORC Sludge Judge readings: last foot of blanket was suspended. 8' liquid/4' blanket Right Basin 8' liauid/4' blanket Left Basin 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? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There was no build up in contact chamber. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 79371 FEE-7E9C-4B66-9A69-DBC4CE81 FB25 Permit: NC0034924 Owner - Facility: Inspection Date: 06/03/2019 Inspection Type: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flow meter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the flow meter operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Calibrated 9/3/18. Aerobic Digester Yes No NA NE Is the capacity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the mixing adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive foaming in the tank? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the odor acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is tankage available for properly waste sludge? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There was a moderate amount of foam/scum in digestor —1/2. The Digester needs to be pumped again ASAP. Last haul was March 13. Increased pumping during summer months may be needed. The digester shall not be used as a debris/garbage disposal area. Page# 5