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EnvironmentalOhio I Protection Agency
Ted Strickland, GovernorLee Fisher, Lt. GovernorChris KorleskL Director
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*1 PT00066201 10225*
CHAMPAIGN WEST LIBERTY SALEM SCHOOL
REYNOLDS, JOSEP 2011/02125
50 West Town Street, Suite 700
614 1644 3020P.O. Box 1049
614 1644 3184 (fax)Columbus, OH 43216-1049
www.epa.ohio.gov
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Oh EnvironrL.ltalProtection AgencyJohn R. Kasich, GovernorMary Taylor, It. GovernorScott J. Nally, Director
February 28, 2011
Mr. Kraig Hissong, SuperintendentWest Liberty Salem Schools7208 North Route 68West Liberty, Ohio 43357
RE: et1ib tenvobj Notice of Violation I Compliance EvaluationInspection, NPDES Permit a. 1PT00066*BD10H0096601
Dear Mr. Hissong:
On February 22, 2011 Joe Reynolds inspected the West Liberty Salem Schools waste watertreatment plant, 7208 North Route 68, Salem Township, Champaign County. The inspectionwas conducted as part of a compliance review of the plant with respect to the terms andconditions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to theSchool.
The findings from this inspection are included in the attached report. The Ohio EPArecommends the schools begin to budget for a separate post aeration blower in order to ensurecompliance is maintained with final effluent dissolved oxygen limits No later than April 18, 2011please submit a schedule by which a new blower will be installed
A review of final effluent data from January, 2009 through December, 2010 revealed thefollowing effluent limits violations: (2) suspend solids, (2) dissolved oxygen, (2) fecal coliform,(1) CBOD5, and (1) pH violation. Written responses have been provided. No additionalinformation is needed at this time.
If you have any questions regarding the report, you may contact Joe Reynolds at (937) 285-6097.
Sincerely,
44.Martyn G BurtDivision of Surface Water
Enclosure
cc: Bob Harrison, Operator of RecordKelvin Wilkins, Maintenance
Southwest District Office 9371285 6357401 East Fifth Street 937 1 285 6249 (tax)Dayton, OH 45402-2911 w.epa.oho,gov
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NPDES #: 0H0096601Permit #: I PT00066*BD
ohdmxState of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Southwest District Office
NPDES Compliance Inspection ReportSemi-Public Sewage Disposal Inspection Form
..................... •Setion B: Facility DataName and Location of Facility Inspected Entry Time Permit effective DateWest Liberty Salem Schools 1245 PM 5/1/20067208 North Route 68West Liberty, Ohio 43357 Exit Time Permit Expiration Date
2:10 PM 4/3012011
Name(s) and Title(s) of On-Site Representatives Phone Number(s)Bob Harrison, Operator of Record (937) 844 - 8549Kelvin Wilkins, Maintenance
Name(s), Address and Title(s) of Operator of Record Phone Number(s)Bob Harrison
Name, Address and Title of Responsible Official Phone NumberKraig Hissong, Superintendent7208 North Route 68West Liberty, Ohio 43357
Ohio EPA Inspector . .. Ohio EPA Reviewer
foe Reynolds Date Martyn Burt DateDivision of Surface Water Compliance & Enforcement SupervisorSouthwest District Office Division of Surface Water
Southwest District Office
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CPermit #: 1 PT00066*BDNPDES #: 0H0096601
Type of Pretreatment: NoneDoes the Trash Trap need pumped: NAMaintenance of pretreatment components is: NE
mentsItatus:
_-Color of sludge:Quality of Sludge:Foam:Odor:
,....,'.Secondaiy.Treatrnent- (Aeration)
BrownThickBrownMild musty
Emmamm
'Yes]'NotjAeration is taking place I X I Eli Plant is septicBlowers are operating X I LI Blowers are on a timerSkimmers are operating X LI Plant is floodedDiffusers are operating X LI Grating is presentSludge return is operating X fl
Maintenance of aerating equipment is. .,Good
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Secondary,TreatmentJSettling)
Clarity: ClearCondition of Weir:
Some solids behindWeir is level: Yes
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Permit #: I PT00066BDNPDES #: 0H0096601
Effluent in weir: ClearClarifier walls need scraped: No
Overall maintenance of settling components is: Good
Comments/Status:The operators log book should include information noted in OAC 3745-7-09 (see attached)
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r men
Yes . NoSurface sand Filters: Slow X LI SubsurfaceDistribution box operating X LI Beds alternatedAre filters pond ing/flooding El X Beds rakedSand filters overgrown X Chlorination presentUV present X Dechlorination pres€
Overall maintenance of components is: Good
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Hauler name:Disposal Site: City of Urbana WWTPSludge wasted from: Sludge Holding TankHow often is sludge wasted: 3 times per year.Sludge drying beds: No Sludge holding tank: Yes
Overall maintenance of components is: Good
Comments/Status:
Plant Discharge . -. - ... . .
Discharge point is a: PipeName of discharge point: Macochee CreekDischarge is visible: Yes Quality of Effluent: Clear
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Permit #: 1 PT00066*BDS
.NPDES #: 0H0096601
EFFLUENT LIMIT VIOLATIONS(Period of Review: Jan., 2009 - Dec., 2010)
7D = Weekly 30D = Monthly ID = Daily Conc. = Concentration (mg/l(Kg/Day)
Month Parameter FreuuenijjJnitsReported
July 2009 Suspended Solids 7D ConeJuly 2009 Suspended Solids 30D ConeJuly 2009 CBOD5 70 ConeJuly 2009 Dissolved Oxygen ID ConeAug. 2009 Fecal Coliform 7D ConeMar. 2010 Dissolved Oxygen ID ConeMar. 2010 pH ID ConeMay 2010 Dissolved Oxygen ID ConeMay 2010 Fecal Coliform 7D Cone
Qty. Quantity
Limit
Value
12.0
30
8.0
13
8.0
12
7.0
6.0
2000
2700
7.0
6.66.5
6.2
7.0
6.72000
2400
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3745-7-09 Recordkeeping requirements and responsibilities of acertified operator.
(A) The owner and operator of record of a public water system, treatment worksor sewerage system shall maintain or cause to be maintained operation andmaintenance records for each public water system, water treatment plantwithin a public water system, treatment works, or wastewater treatmentfacility within a treatment works. Some of the formats in which the recordsmay be maintained include, but are not limited to, hard bound books withconsecutive page numbering, time cards, separate operation andmaintenance records, or well organized computer logs.
(1) The records shall be housed and maintained in such a manner as to beprotected from weather damage and guarantee the authenticity andaccuracy of the records contained within.
(2) The records shall be accessible onsite for twenty-four hour inspection byagency or emergency response personnel.
(3) At a minimum, the following information shall be recorded:
(a) Identification of the public water system, sewerage system, ortreatment works;
(b) Date and times of arrival and departure for the operator of record andany other operator required by this chapter;
(c) Specific operation and maintenance activities that affect or have thepotential to affect the quality or quantity of sewage • or waterconveyed, effluent or water produced;
(d) Results of tests performed and samples taken, unless documentedon a laboratory sheet;
(e) Performance of preventative maintenance and repairs or requests forrepair of the equipment that affect or have the potential to affect thequality or quantity of sewage or water conveyed, effluent or waterproduced; and
(U Identification of the persons making entries.
(4) The records shall be kept up to date, contain a minimum of the previousthree months of data at all times, and be maintained for at least threeyears.
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3745-7-09
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(B) A certified operator shall:
(1) Perform their duties in a responsible and professional manner consistentwith standard operating procedures and best management practices;
(2) Operate and maintain public water systems, sewerage systems,treatment works, and appurtenances so as not to endanger the health orsafety of persons working in or around the facility, the public at large, orthe environment due to negligence or incompetence; and
(3) Report all instances of noncompliance with applicable regulations to theoperator of record or facility supervisor.
(C) The duties of an operator of record shall include, but not be limited to, thoseoutlined in paragraphs (13)(1) to (13)(3) of this rule and the following additionalduties and responsibilities:
(1) Responsible and effective on site management and supervision of thetechnical operation of the public water system, treatment works, orsewerage system;
(2) Immediately notifying the permittee or owner of a public water system,sewerage system, or treatment works, and ensuring the agency arid, ifapplicable, the local regulatory agency, is notified of items that requirenotification in accordance with sections 6109 or 6111. of the RevisedCode, the rules adopted thereunder, or the facility's NPDES permit: and
(D) In the event that there are issues related to paragraphs (A) to (C) of this rulethat are within the area of responsibility of, but beyond an operator of recordor a certified operator's ability to address, it shall be the operator'sresponsibility to document any efforts to rectify the problem.
Effective: 12/21/2006
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/21/2011
Promulgated Under: 119.03Statutory Authority: RC Sections 6111 .46, 6109.04Rule Amplifies: RC Sections 6111.46, 6109.04