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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0012948_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190927 September 27, 2019 Melinda Patterson NC Wildlife Resources Commission PO Box 1600 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0012948 Transylvania County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education on 9/25/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0012948. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance 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\Transylvania\Wastewater\Non-discharge\NC Wildlife Resources (Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education)\Inspections\Inspect. Sept. 25, 2019\20190927_WQ0012948_CEI Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0012948 Effective:04/01/15 Expiration:03/31/20 Owner :NC Wildlife Resources Commission SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Transylvania Asheville Melinda Patterson Effective:Expiration:Facility:Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd Pisgah Forest NC 28768 Title:Phone:828-877-4423Center Director From Pisgah Forest, take Hwy 276 North. Turn left on Fish Hatchery Road and follow to the Wildlife Center. Secondary ORC(s): 828-251-1900Phone:24262Certification:Robert P BarrPrimary ORC: SI,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 09/25/2019 10:00AM 11:30AM 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 Record Keeping End Use-Irrigation Treatment Disinfection Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0012948 09/25/2019 Compliance Evaluation NC Wildlife Resources Commission Routine Inspection Summary: Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education's WWTP and irrigation system. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance with Permit No WQ0012948. RPB Systems (contract operators) and Wildlife Rseource Commission staff were present and assisted in the inspection. Overall the facility appears to be operated and maintained in compliance. The pumps, floats and distribution and drip lines were recently upgraded. Previously installed piping was not compatible with prolonged use of chlorine. A new inline flow meter (not used for reporting) and SCADA system were installed. The permit does not currently have a minimum pH requirement; however, RPB Systems is using soda ash to maintain an effluent pH above 6. Facility staff are now remotely alerted during high level events. Sand filters are raked as needed. The surface wetland cell had over two feet of freeboard at the time of the inspection. Rain sensors were also installed and staff plan to keep a back-up on hand for replacement. The drip fields were clear of under brush and trees were thinned out during line replacements. All piping was visible for inspection. Recommend sampling from the far end of the chlorine contact chamber away from the chlorinator (second hatch). Page 2 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0012948 09/25/2019 Compliance Evaluation NC Wildlife Resources Commission Routine Type Yes No NA NE Single Family Spray, LR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Activated Sludge Drip, LR Reuse (Quality) Activated Sludge Spray, LR Lagoon Spray, LR Infiltration System Activated Sludge Spray, HR 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.) Distribution and drip lines were recently replaced.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? Facility staff record daily water use readings.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? Inline flow meter is installed, but is not used for permit compliance.Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Page 3 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0012948 09/25/2019 Compliance Evaluation NC Wildlife Resources Commission Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? WRC contracts with Nixon to maintain the onsite generator. Have not had issues losing power recently. 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)? 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? Chlorinator has two chlorine tubes. Both were in use at the time of the inspection.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? Page 4 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0012948 09/25/2019 Compliance Evaluation NC Wildlife Resources Commission Routine 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? Irrigation fields are acidic; however, the "crop" is a pine forest so this is expected. Laboratory has been recommending lime based on fescue hay. 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? Facility is located in Pisgah National Forest. Monitoring wells are not required. Drip field is entirely fenced in and away from public access. Comment: Page 5 of 6 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0012948 09/25/2019 Compliance Evaluation NC Wildlife Resources Commission Routine Page 6 of 6 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 108E9398706A4DA4BD3039160F9F75D0 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: 20190927_WQ0012948_CEIltr.docx, 20190927_WQ0012948_CEI.draft.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 7 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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