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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0032016_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190927 September 27, 2019 The Views at Rose Hill Lifestyle Property Management 2 Walden Ridge Drive, Suite 90 Asheville, NC 28803 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Rose Hill Plantation Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0032016 Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Rose Hill Plantation on 9/26/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0032016. Please pay particular attention to the comments and recommendations listed within the inspection report. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4686 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist I Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report EC: WQS-ARO Server LF Bob Barr, RPB Systems G:\WR\WQ\Buncombe\Wastewater\Non-discharge\The Views at Rose Hill HOA Inc\Inspections\Inspect. Sept 26, 2019\20190927_WQ0032016_CEI Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0032016 Effective:03/13/17 Expiration:02/28/22 Owner :The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Buncombe Asheville Robert A Auld Effective:Expiration:Facility:Rose Hill Plantation 89 Rose Creek Rd Leicester NC 28748 Title:Phone:828-684-3400Manager From Asheville, follow Hwy. 63 North from Patton Ave. Facility is located on the right approximately 5 miles after Hwy. 63 narrows to two lanes. Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: SI,WW2,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 09/26/2019 10:00AM 11:00AM Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Wastewater Irrigation Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Treatment Barscreen Record Keeping Treatment Activated Sludge End Use-Irrigation Treatment Clarifiers Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Storage Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 09/26/2019 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Inspection Summary: Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Rose Hill Plantation WWTP and irrigation system on September 26, 2019. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with Permit No. WQ0032016. The facility appeared to be in compliance with the permit; however, there are some maintenance items that the permittee needs to address to maintain the system in compliance. Zone 3: Currently a leak in zone 3. Staff are not using the zone until a the drip line is repaired. EQ basin high level floats and audible and visual alarm were tested and operable at the time of the inspection. No remote notification system installed at the facility. PLC will flash alarm and shut the system down; however, staff have to be in the building to see this notification. Recommend remote telemetry and/or an audio/visual alarm on the exterior of the building. Irrigation Field & Cover Crop: Several of the fields have significant weeds and briars. The intended crop for this system is fescue hay. Please note, having a different crop changes the nutrient uptake rate. The irrigation field should be mowed and grass should be reestablished as the dominate species. Maintaining the field in optimal condition also allows for easier system maintenance. Generator: The generator belts have been inoperable since the last inspection. Mr. Barr indicated the generator has been assessed by Maybin’s to determine what repairs can be made. It was noted, at the time of the inspection, the generator can be operated if absolutely necessary; however, in its current state its operability does not appear to be reliable. It is recommended a permanent repair be made or the generator be replaced to prevent an upset or bypass during an extended power outage. Wash-down Water: Recommend providing some means of water to the facility to maintain system components within the building. Current pump setup does not provide enough water pressure. Water Intrusion: The WWTP building’s floor stays saturated and often under water. A sump may be needed to move water away from the building. Recommend addressing this issue to allow continued access and optimal performance of all equipment. Page 2 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 09/26/2019 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Type Yes No NA NE Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Activated Sludge Drip, LR Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 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? 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? Flow meter calibrated on 7/30/2019.Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Page 3 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 09/26/2019 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? Facility contracts with Maybins to service the generator. The generator belts are still in need of repair. Mr. Barr indicated, if needed, the generator could run. Recommend the generator be repaired or replaced. 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? 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? Operator logbook indicates settleability at 30%. More homes have been added to the system since 2017. 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? Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? The package plant is located inside and away from direct sunlight. Facility is generating more solids with the increase in residences. 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? Page 4 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 09/26/2019 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine 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? Two banks of UV lights with indicator bulbs are used. Located indoors so minimal issues with excessive growth in UV banks. 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? Page 5 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 09/26/2019 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine 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? No continued effluent exceedances at the facility. One TSS exceedance in 2019. GW-59s are reviewed separately. One GW exceedance for fecal at MW #2 (inside review boundary). It should be noted, the GW limit for fecal is not listed in the permit. Ammonia levels in the effluent are over the 2L standard; however, they are within the effluent limits. Comment: End Use-Irrigation 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? 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? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? How close is the closest water supply well? Is municipal water available in the area? # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? 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? Irrigation fields are overgrown in some areas with weeds and briars. The intended crop for this system is fescue hay. Please note, having a different crop changes the nutrient uptake rate. The irrigation field should be mowed and grass should be reestablished as the dominate species. MW#2 is within the RB. Comment: ABOVE GROUND TANK - Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type?Aboveground storage tank Storage amount?250000 Gallons # At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment? Page 6 of 7 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0032016 09/26/2019 Compliance Evaluation The Views at Rose Hill Homeowners Association Inc Routine 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?19 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? Open above ground storage tank. Mr. Barr reports water is rarely sent to this tank due to low flows and the size of the dosing tank. Tank has not been cleaned out and would need to be addressed if irrigation were to occur from the 5-day tank to avoid clogging drip lines. Comment: Page 7 of 7 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 82F76A59DA3E46849279F9B5661978A0 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: 20190927_WQ0032016_CEIltr.docx, 20190927_WQ0032016_CEI.draft.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 8 Signatures: 1 Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 1 Initials: 1 Mikal Willmer AutoNav: Disabled EnvelopeId Stamping: Disabled Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 217 W. 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