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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0067008_202304CEI_20230421DocuSign Envelope ID: EE9F34DO-BCDC-4B43-ABF3-ED29F15EOC1C 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 1 2 u 3 I NCO067008 I11 121 23/04/18 I17 18LC I 19 Ls_] I 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 r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 I 71 I LL J I I LJ 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 Dermit Number) 11:00AM 23/04/18 17/12/01 Old Cove Creek School NCSR 1214 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sugar Grove NC 28679 12:30PM 23/04/18 22/09/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Paul E. Isenhour/ORC/828-898-6277/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Glenda Evans,PO Box 338 Sugar Grove NC 28679//828-297-2919/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Laboratory 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 Tricia Lowery DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9691/ ocuSigned by: 4/21/202 3 L Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: 4/21/2023 r-L- T. 5,Jtr EPA Form-JW5 (§ev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: EE9F34DO-BCDC-4B43-ABF3-ED29F15EOC1C NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NC0067008 I11 12I 23/04/18 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 4/21/2023 — Inspection Summary On 4/18/2023, Division of Water Resources staff Tricia Lowery conducted a routine compliance inspection at Old Cove Creek School. Paul Isenhour & Chris Server were present during the inspection. A review of records, data, and treatment components was completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. Observation to note: 1. Grit chamber is approaching full capacity. Needs maintenance soon. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: EE9F34DO-BCDC-4B43-ABF3-ED29F15EOC1C Permit: NCO067008 Owner -Facility: Old Cove Creek School Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Permit expired 9/30/2022. Renewal application sent to DEQ 3/22/2022. Facility is operating under expired permit until permit is renewed. This is a simple package treatment plant that only serves the recreation center. No residential use. The flow is <1000 gallons/day. The plant is securely fenced, restricting access to public. Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: DMRs reviewed were satisfactory with accurate information. Operator lops are in order. COC's were properly documented. ORC is proper grade for system. Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: EE9F34DO-BCDC-4B43-ABF3-ED29F15EOC1C Permit: NCO067008 Owner -Facility: Old Cove Creek School Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 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: Overall the facility is in good working order. Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual b.Mechanical ❑ Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the grit free of excessive odor? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is disposal of grit in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There is some buildup in the grit chamber, but not excessive. Inspector recommends the chamber be pumps and cleaned soon. Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Fixed Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: This is a small aeration basin. The foam does cover >25%, however it has a earth odor and proper color. No indication during inspection the basin is causing issue with treatment process. Forced air system that operates on a timer. DO readings average -2 mg/I 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? 1 ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: EE9F34DO-BCDC-4B43-ABF3-ED29F15EOC1C Permit: NC0067008 Owner -Facility: Inspection Date: 04/18/2023 Inspection Type: Old Cove Creek School Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The contact chamber for disinfection was in good shape. No issues found during inspection. De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Comment: The feed ratio is 1:1. No issues found during inspection. Yes No NA NE Tablet ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 Comment: Proper storage of chlorination/dechlori nation products. Proper type of tablets used in treatment. Solids Handling Equipment Is the equipment operational? Is the chemical feed equipment operational? Is storage adequate? Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters? Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press? Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake? The facility has an approved sludge management plan? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The facility has a return sludqe holdinq tank. When needed (once a year), it is pumped. It is pumped by Triple T Pumping, Inc. Last pumped 12/7/2022. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: No issues found during inspection. Page# 5