WQ0000798_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190617

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
June 11,2019
Brunswick County
Mr.John D.Nichols
P.O. Box 249
Bolivia NC 28462-249
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Shallotte WWTF
Non-discharge Permit No.WQ0000798
Brunswick County
Dear Mr.Nichols,
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources(DWR)conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of
the Shallotte WWTF on May 30th, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is
operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified with the Non-Discharge Permit
Number WQ0000798. The findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided within the
enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled"Compliance Inspection Report".
Please provide the following documents(within 30 days of the receipt of this letter)as requested during the
inspection:
• Calibration records for 2019 for all flow meters (Sections 111.6 and IVA Permit WQ0000798)
• A map with the locations of all monitoring wells plus the compliance and review boundaries shown
(Section 11. 7 & 8 Permit WQ0000798)
• Well construction (GW-1) for wells MW-9A and MW14A and abandonment forms (GW-30) for
MW 9 and MW 14. (Section 1. 4 Permit WQ0000798)
If you have any questions,please contact Chad Coburn in the DWR Wilmington Regional Office at
[phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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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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Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington,North Carolina 28405
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0000798 Effective: 11/01/14 Expiration: 10/31/19 owner: Brunswick County
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Shallotte WWTF
County: Brunswick Forest Dr
Region: Wilmington
Shallotte NC 28459
Contact Person: Donald B Dixon Title: Deputy Utilities Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Travel US Hwy. 17 South to the Shallotte area.The WWTP is located northwest of the Shallotte area.Turn right onto Forest Drive off
the US Hwy. 17 Bypass. Proceed approximately 0.9 miles to the WWTP.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Patrick Rhett Harrington Certification: 994357 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
WQCS00284 Brunswick County-Brunswick County Collection System
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Entry Time: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:35AM
Primary Inspector: Chad Coburn Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Docusigned by:
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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: WQ0000798 Owner-Facility:Brunswick County
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A compliance inspection of the Shallotte WWTF was conducted on 05/30/19. The facility appeared to be well maintained
and operated. Since the last inspection in 2017,the facility now has automatic standby power from an onsite generator that
is tested weekly.
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Permit: WQ0000798 Owner-Facility:Brunswick County
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse(Quality) ❑
Infiltration System ❑
Single Family Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑
Activated Sludge Drip,LR ❑
Recycle/Reuse ❑
Single Family Drip ❑
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:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is flowmeter operating properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: 2019 calibrations had not been performed vet but will be done in June by Brunswick County
Utilities. 2018 calibrations were provided via email on 06/07/19.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: 2019 calibrations had not been performed vet but will be done in June by Brunswick County
Utilities. 2018 calibrations were provided via email on 06/07/19.
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Permit: WQ0000798 Owner-Facility:Brunswick County
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screenings in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the bars spaced properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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 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?(1 000 )
If yes,then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0000798 Owner-Facility:Brunswick County
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Please provide the Wilmington Regional Office with copies of the GW-1 forms (construction)for
MW 9A and MW 14A and the GW-30 forms (abandonment)for the old wells MW9 and MW14.
End Use-Irriqation 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff/ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0000798 Owner-Facility:Brunswick County
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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 RB and CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed,including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Please provide the Wilmington Regional Office with copies of the GW-1 forms for MW 9A, MW
14A, and map shoing the locations of all wells and the compliance and review boundaries.
798-A OLD#2 -
Treatment Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Type None
Primary/Secondary Primary
Influent structure 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Banks/berms(seepage and erosion) ❑ ❑ ❑
Vegetation(excessive vegetation on banks/berms) ❑ ❑ ❑
Liner ❑ ❑ ❑
Liner Type Full,clay
Baffles/curtains ❑ ❑ ❑
Freeboard Marker ❑ ❑ ❑
Required freeboard 2
Feet
Actual freeboard 3
Feet
Are increments clearly marked on gauge at adequate intervals? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the water level gauge been surveyed w/respect to lowest point on dike?wall? ❑ ❑ ❑
No Evidence of overflow ❑ ❑ ❑
Acceptable color ❑ ❑ ❑
Floating mats ❑ ❑ ❑
Excessive solids buildup ❑ ❑ ❑
Aerators/mixers ❑ ❑ ❑
Effluent structure 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Lagoon cover ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0000798 Owner-Facility:Brunswick County
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
798-B NEW -
Treatment Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Type None
Primary/Secondary Primary
Influent structure ❑ ❑ ❑
Banks/berms(seepage and erosion) ❑ ❑ ❑
Vegetation(excessive vegetation on banks/berms) ❑ ❑ ❑
Liner 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Liner Type Full,synthetic
Baffles/curtains ❑ ❑ ❑
Freeboard Marker ❑ ❑ ❑
Required freeboard 2
Feet
Actual freeboard 2.3
Feet
Are increments clearly marked on gauge at adequate intervals? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the water level gauge been surveyed w/respect to lowest point on dike?wall? ❑ ❑ ❑
No Evidence of overflow ❑ ❑ ❑
Acceptable color ❑ ❑ ❑
Floating mats ❑ ❑ ❑
Excessive solids buildup ❑ ❑ ❑
Aerators/mixers ❑ ❑ ❑
Effluent structure 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Lagoon cover ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
798-A OLD#1 -
Treatment Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Type None
Primary/Secondary Primary
Influent structure 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Banks/berms(seepage and erosion) ❑ ❑ ❑
Vegetation(excessive vegetation on banks/berms) ❑ ❑ ❑
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DocuSign Envelope ID:ACB5F305-DDFA-410C-BC49-5DEA7282285C
Permit: WQ0000798 Owner-Facility:Brunswick County
Inspection Date: 05/30/2019 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Liner 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Liner Type Full,clay
Baffles/curtains ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Freeboard Marker 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Required freeboard 2
Feet
Actual freeboard 3
Feet
Are increments clearly marked on gauge at adequate intervals? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the water level gauge been surveyed w/respect to lowest point on dike?wall? ❑ ❑ ❑
No Evidence of overflow ❑ ❑ ❑
Acceptable color 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Floating mats ❑ ❑ ❑
Excessive solids buildup ❑ ❑ ❑
Aerators/mixers ❑ ❑ ❑
Effluent structure ❑ ❑ ❑
Lagoon cover ❑ ❑ ❑
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