WQ0029894_Inspection_20190802

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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental quality
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director August 2, 2019
Mr. David Credle — Public Works Manager
Camden County
P.O. Box 190
Camden, NC 27912
SUBJECT: 8/1/2019 Compliance Inspection
Camden County WWTP
Non -Conjunctive Reclaimed Water Utilization System
Permit No: WQ0029894 (Expiration Date 04/30/2020)
Camden County
Dear Mr. Credle:
Attached to this letter please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report form for the
inspection conducted on August 1, 2019. The Compliance Inspection was conducted by Randy
Sipe of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Washington Regional Office. Also present
and providing assistance during the inspection were yourself, Mr. Tony Conant and Mr. Jovan
Tyrrell with Camden County.
During the inspection, all the wastewater treatment and disposal components of the facility
described in Permit No. WQ0029894 were toured. The inspection also included a review of
monthly reports/recordkeeping.
The facility appears to be currently providing adequate treatment and disposal of reclaimed water
and is considered to be in compliance with Permit No. WQ0029894.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality IDivision of Water Resources - Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
252-946-6481

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Mr. David Credle
August 2, 2019
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Please refer to the attached inspection summary for additional comments and observations.
If you or your staff have any questions, please contact me at 252-948-3849.
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Attachments
Dwight Randy Sipe, P.G., Hydrogeologist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality IDivision of Water Resources - Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
252-946-6481

Permit: WQ0029894
SOC:
County: Camden
Region: Washington
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 05/01/15 Expiration: 04/30/20 Owner: Camden County
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Camden County WWTP
129 Keeter Barn Rd
Contact Person: James Bowen Title:
Directions to Facility:
US -17 turn on Keeter Barn Rd road to wastewater treatment plant on right
System Classifications: SI, WW2,
Primary ORC: Certification:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/01/2019 EntryTime: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Dwight R Sipe
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Reclaimed Water
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
South Mills NC 27976
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 11:15AM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment
Use Records
Treatment Filters Record Keeping
Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment
Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Return pumps End Use -Reuse
(See attachment summary)
Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Barscreen
Treatment Lagoons
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Treatment Flow Measurement
Standby Power
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Permit: WQ0029894 Owner - Facility: Camden County
Inspection Date: 08/01/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A standard compliance inspection was performed on 8/1/19 by R. Sipe w/ WQROS - WaRO. Also present were Tony
Conant (ORC), David Credle (Backup ORC) and Jovan Tyrrell, all w/ Camden County.
The treatment system, storage lagoon, and reclaimed water irrigation zones were toured and monthly reports and daily logs
were reviewed.
The treatment system, storage lagoon, and irrigation zones were found to be in good condition and operating adequately.
Monthly reports for Nov. 2018 and May 2019 were reviewed and compared to lab data and daily logs. The Nov. 2018 report
was found to be consistent with supporting documents. A few typographical errors were found on the May 2019 NDMR
concerning reporting daily flow. The ORC stated he would revise and re -submit the report.
The facility is considered compliant with Permit # WQ0029894.
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Permit: WQ0029894 Owner - Facility: Camden County
Inspection Date: 08/01/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Single Family Drip
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Infiltration System
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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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: The treatment system appears to be in good condition and operatinq adequately.
Treatment Influent Pump Station
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures?
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Is the general housekeeping acceptable?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are floats/controls operable?
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Are audio and visual alarms available?
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Are audio and visual alarms operational?
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# Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry available?
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Are SCADA/Telemetry operational?
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Comment: No issues noted
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment: Not required by permit
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0029894 Owner - Facility: Camden County
Inspection Date: 08/01/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Not required by permit.
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
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Is flowmeter operating properly?
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Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
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Does flowmeter record flow?
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Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
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Comment: Flow meter was calibrated on 10/8/18
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 exercised weekly.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Barscreen being operated manually. Mechanical system requires repair and replacement of
parts•
Treatment Activated Sludge
Yes No NA NE
Is the aeration mechanism operable?
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Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed?
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Is the aeration equipment easily accessed?
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Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate?
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Are Settleometer results acceptable?
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Is activated sludge an acceptable color?
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Comment: DO in aeration tanks reported to be from 6.0 to 3.0 mg/L
Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE
Are the weirs level? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the weirs free of solids and algae? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scum removal system operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0029894 Owner - Facility: Camden County
Inspection Date: 08/01/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the scum removal system accessible? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? 0111111
Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Effluent appeared clear but the uncovered clarifier was covered in duckweed. Sludge blanket
was measured at approx. 5 feet.
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 1111011
Are they operational? 1111011
Comment: Return is by airlift instead of mechanical pumps.
Treatment Filters
Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present?
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Is the filter media the correct size and type?
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Is the air scour operational?
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Is the scouring acceptable?
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Is the clear well free of excessive solids?
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Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media?
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Does backwashing frequency appear adequate?
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Comment: Upflow filters appear to operating adequatel
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Diqester last pumped out in 7/19.
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
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Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)?
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Is the system properly maintained?
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If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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Is the chlorinator accessible?
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If tablets, are tablets present?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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Permit: WQ0029894 Owner - Facility: Camden County
Inspection Date: 08/01/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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
1000 If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: UV appeared to be working adequately.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
1:11:11:1
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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NDAR?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are application rates adhered to?
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW -59s submitted)?
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW -59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW -59s?
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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Comment: Monthly reports for Nov. 2018 and May 2019 were reviewed and compared
to lab data and daily
logs. The Nov. 2018 report was found to be consistent with supporting
documents. A few
typographical errors were found on the May 2019 NDMR concerning reporting daily flow. The
ORC stated he would revise and re -submit report.
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Permit: WQ0029894 Owner - Facility: Camden County
Inspection Date: 08/01/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
End Use -Reuse
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?
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?
Reason for Visit: Routine
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Comment: Irrigation zones appeared to be in adequate condition. Zone 8 is not yet in operation. GW
monitoring not required by the permit.
Yes No NA NE
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