WWTP Inspection Report 11-13-24.pdf

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

Environmental Protection

South District

Post Office Box 2549 Fort Myers, FL 33902-2549

SouthDistrict@FloridaDEP.gov

Ron DeSantis Governor

Jeanette Nuñez Lt. Governor

Alexis A. Lambert Secretary

December 13, 2024

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Attn: Katherine Burke 1875 Orange Ave E Tallahassee, Florida 32311- 6160 Email: katherine.burke@myfwc.com

Re: Warning Letter FFWCC Fisheating Creek Campground WWTP

Facility ID No. FLA014269 Glades County – DW

Dear Ms. Burke:

A Compliance Evaluation Inspection and a Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention Inspection were conducted for your facility on November 13, 2024, respectively under the authority of Section 403.061, Florida Statutes (F.S.). During these inspections, possible violations of Chapter 62-610, of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), were observed.

During these inspections, Department personnel noted the following:

• The Rapid Infiltration Basins contained excessive vegetation. This is an outstanding deficiency from the previous Compliance Assistance Offer sent to the facility on January 10, 2024.

Violations of Florida Statutes or administrative rules may result in liability for damages and restoration, and the judicial imposition of civil penalties, pursuant to Sections 403.121, Florida Statutes.

Please contact Kaylee Turke at 239-344-5710 or via email at Kaylee.Turke@FloridaDEP.gov within 15 days of receipt of this Warning Letter to arrange a meeting to discuss this matter. The Department is interested in receiving any facts you may have that will assist in determining whether any violations have occurred.

Any document submittals can be made to our email mailbox at SD-WWinspect@FloridaDEP.gov or may be mailed to the above address. You may bring anyone with you to the meeting that you feel could help resolve this matter.

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FFWCC Fisheating Creek Campground WWTP; FLA014269 Warning Letter December 13, 2024

Please be advised that this Warning Letter is part of an agency investigation, preliminary to agency action in accordance with Section 120.57(5), Florida Statutes.

We look forward to your cooperation in completing the investigation and resolving this matter.

Sincerely, Elizabeth Sweigert Director of District Management South District Office Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Enclosure: Inspection Report ec: Water Solutions (via e-mail: watersolutionsofswfl@gmail.com) Joseph Wharran, Shift Operator (via e-mail: jwharran22@gmail.com) Carrie Kimbrough, FWC (via e-mail: Carrie.Kimbrough@myfwc.com)

Allen Slater, FRWA (via e-mail: allen.slater@frwa.net) mailto:watersolutionsofswfl@gmail.com mailto:jwharran22@gmail.com mailto:Carrie.Kimbrough@myfwc.com mailto:allen.slater@frwa.net

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

WASTEWATER COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT

Version 2.0.3 Effective 09/18/2024

Facility Details Facility Name Fisheating Creek Campground WWTP WAFR ID FLA014269 Physical Address 7555 US Highway 27 City, State, Zip Palmdale, Florida, 33944 County Glades Facility Phone # (850) 487-0516 Permit Issued: 8/20/2020 Permit Expiration: 9/14/2025

Facility Type Domestic Wastewater Is the Facility NPDES (Y/N) No Latitude Degrees ° 26 Minutes ‘ 56 Seconds “ 26.6898

Longitude Degrees ° 81 Minutes ‘ 19 Seconds “ 7.2452

Inspection Details Inspection Type Entry Date Exit Date

CEI

SSOP

11/13/2024 11/13/2024 Entry Time (HH:MM AM/PM) Exit Time (HH:MM AM/PM)

9:15 AM 10:00 AM

Samples Taken (Y/N) No RQ# N/A QA Conducted (Y/N) No Name(s) and Title of Field Representatives(s)

Operator Certification

Email

Phone Number

Joseph Wharran, Shift Operator Erick Fenstermaker, Compliance Officer

C – 0012838 N/A jwharran22@gmail.com watersolutionsofswfl@gmail.com

N/A

(407) 687-8309

Carrie Kimbrough, FWC Scott Sebor, Chief Operator

N/A C - 0012828

Carrie.Kimbrough@myfwc.com N/A

N/A

(941) 536-8449

Name(s) and address of Permittee / Designated Rep.

Title

Email

Phone Number

Katherine G. Burke Responsible Official Katherine.Burke@myfwc.com (850) 487-0516 1875 Orange Ave E Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160

Inspector Information Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors(s) District Office/Phone Number Date

Kaylee Turke SD / (239) 344-5710 11/25/2024

Heidi Randall SD / (239) 344-5690 11/25/2024

Name and Signature of Reviewer District Office/Phone Number Date

Deanna Newburg for Landon Reigelman SD / (239) 344-5633 12/12/2024

Facility Compliance Eval Areas IC = In Compliance; MC = Minor Out of Compliance; NC = Out of Compliance; SC = Significant Out of Compliance;

NA = Not Applicable; NE = Not Evaluated Significant Non-Compliance Criteria Should be Reviewed when Out of Compliance Ratings Are Given in Areas Marked by a “∗”

Overall Compliance Determination Out of Compliance IC *Permit IC Laboratory NC Facility Site Review IC *Effluent Quality IC *Compliance Schedules IC Sampling IC Flow Measurement NC *Effluent Disposal NC *Records & Reports IC Biosolids IC *Operation & Maintenance IC *Groundwater IC SSO Survey NE Other NA Nutrient Management Plan NA Access Control NA Site Restrictions & Setbacks NA Odor/Nuisance NA Site Monitoring NA MLPW Disposal NA Manure Solids

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Single Event Violations (“*” SNC SEVs) Check for Yes

Evaluation Area

Description Finding Description Finding

ID

☐ Permit Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Wastewater was diverted from a portion of the treatment process without department approval.

UNBY

☐ *Permit Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit

The facility was operating without a permit or with an expired permit.

UPHI

☐ Permit Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application

The permittee failed to submit an application to renew the existing permit at least 180 days prior to expiration.

PFSA

☐ Laboratory Management Practice Violations - Laboratory Not Certified

The laboratory was not certified by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC).

LNCE

☐ Sampling Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted The facility failed to collect and/or analyze samples as required by permit or enforcement action.

ANCV

☐ Sampling Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements

The facility failed to collect and/or analyze routine or follow-up toxicity samples.

FTOX

☐ Records and Reports

Management Practice Violations - Failure to Develop Adequate SPCC Plan

The facility failed to develop or maintain their Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.

FSPC

☐ Records and Reports

Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records

The facility failed to maintain records for the required retention period.

FMRR

☐ Records and Reports

Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify The permittee failed to notify the department of any event or activity that requires notification as required by permit or rule.

RSWP

☐ Records and Reports

Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs The permittee failed to submit any DMR required by rule, permit, or enforcement action in a timely manner.

FDMR

☐ Records and Reports

Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR, non-pretreatment)

The facility failed to submit any report required by rule, permit, enforcement action or inspection activity except for DMRs.

FRPT

☐ Facility Site Review

Management Practice Violations - Improper Land Application (non-503, non-CAFO)

The land application system was not being maintained. LASN

☐ Flow Measurement

Monitoring Violations - No Flow Measurement Device

The facility failed to install a flow measurement device, an approved flow measurement device, or a working flow measurement device.

NOFL

☐ Operation and Maintenance

Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance

The facility failed to follow their operation and maintenance plan/manual.

IONM

☐ Operation and Maintenance

Management Practice Violations - Inflow/Infiltration (I/I)

The facility had an inflow and infiltration problem causing collection system issues and/or operational issues.

ININ

☐ Operation and Maintenance

Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator

The facility was being operated without a certified operator or by an operator that is not licensed for the size of plant.

ONCO

☐ *Effluent Quality Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test Persistent acute toxicity has been documented through follow-up tests.

EATX

☐ *Effluent Quality Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test Persistent chronic toxicity has been documented through follow-up tests.

ECTX

☐ *Effluent Quality Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test Persistent acute or chronic toxicity has been documented in the effluent through the use of routine and follow-up tests.

ETOX

☐ Effluent Quality Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation

The facility violated a permit or enforcement narrative effluent limit.

XNEV

☐ Effluent Quality Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill The facility had a discharge of wastewater that resulted in a fish kill.

XFSH

☐ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Survey

WW SSO - Discharge to Waters A sewage spill from any components of a collection/transmission system or from a treatment plant reached surface waters including stormwater conveyance system or drainage ditch.

SSO1

☐ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Survey

WW SSO - Failure to Maintain Records or Meet Record Keeping Requirements

The facility failed to keep routine documentation and reporting records of spills, and/or operation and maintenance activities on the collection/transmission system.

SSO2

☐ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Survey

WW SSO - Failure to monitor The facility failed to collect and/or analyze bacteriological samples for sewage spills that reached surface waters.

SSO3

☐ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Survey

WW SSO - Failure to report violation that may endanger public health 122.41(l)(7)

The facility failed to report a sewage spill within 24 hours of discovery.

SSO4

☐ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Survey

WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance

The facility failed to perform routine preventative maintenance to keep the collection/transmission system in good working order.

SSO5

☐ Sanitary Sewer Overflow Survey

WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land A sewage spill from any part of a collection/transmission system or treatment plant that did not make it to surface waters, i.e., stormwater collection system, drainage ditch, stream, pond, or lake.

SSO6

Permit Compliance Rating In Compliance

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

*Is the permit current? Yes Is a copy of the permit available onsite? Yes Is the facility operated in accordance with the permit? Yes *Was the facility constructed or modified with an appropriate or valid permit issued by the Department?

Yes

Has the facility submitted the permit renewal application 180 days prior to the expiration date? N/A If the permittee for the facility has changed did the department receive notification of this change?

N/A

If the permit is accompanied by a Consent Order or Administrative Order, are they abiding by the conditions of the order?

Yes

Is wastewater from a portion of the treatment process diverted with Department approval? N/A

*Is the facility discharging to waters of the state with an appropriate FDEP permit? N/A

*Was the facility free from unpermitted discharge, bypass, collection system, or residuals with a high potential for water quality or health impacts?

Yes

Is the facility free from any Permit violation not listed above that needs to be addressed? Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items

Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility Observations:

Department records indicate that the current operating permit will expire on September 14, 2025. F.A.C. Rule 62-

620.335 (1) states that a permittee shall submit an application to renew the existing permit at least 180 days before the expiration date of the existing permit. Timely and sufficient submittal of the renewal application and permit processing is important (and in your best interest) as it automatically extends the expiration date on the existing permit until the department takes final action on the renewal application. A tardy application could result in non-compliance.

Your renewal application and permit processing fee must be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 18, 2025. F.A.C.

Rule 62-620.510 (4) states that if the department decides that a site visit is necessary in conjunction with processing the application, the applicant shall be notified and a visit scheduled.

Compliance Schedule Compliance Rating In Compliance

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

If the facility has a compliance schedule in a permit, Administrative Order or Enforcement Action, are they in compliance with the schedule?

Yes

*Are the Compliance Date(s), Construction Milestone(s), Enforcement Order Schedule(s) or Final Compliance Date started/completed within 90 days of the due date?

Yes

Has the facility completed construction and submitted a Notification of Completion of Construction for Wastewater Facilities or Activities (Form 62-620.910 (12)), if required?

Yes

Has the Notification of Availability of Record Drawings and Final Operation and Maintenance Manuals (Form 62-620.910 (13)) been submitted as required?

Yes

If the facility is under a Toxicity Corrective Action Plan, are they in compliance with the plan? N/A

Is the facility free from any Compliance Schedule violation not listed above that needs to be addressed?

Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility Observations:

Please see Table A in the appendix for completed, in progress, or missing items.

Laboratory

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

Is there a current copy of the laboratory certification onsite? Yes If the facility has an onsite laboratory does it have a Florida Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Certification Program certification?

N/A

Facility DOH Certification # N/A N/A

Contract Lab Name and DOH Certification #

Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. – E82535 Yes

Does the onsite laboratory use sample analysis methods prescribed in 40 CFR part 136 or a test method that has gone through the EPA alternative method approval process?

N/A

Does the facility have standard operating procedures that follow the methods set in 62-620.10

(18) F.A.C. including 40 CFR Part 136; including required instrumentation, glassware cleaning, reagent/standard use, and troubleshooting procedures?

N/A

Does the facility have a QA/QC program with a written QA/QC manual as required by 40 CFR

122.41 that is up to date and available for review?

N/A

Does the facility follow the procedures set in the QA/QC manual; including instrument calibration/maintenance, checks on standard solutions, sample analysis precision/accuracy limits on a prescribed bases and QC samples (duplicate, spiked, blank in at least 10%)?

N/A

Is the detailed record complete and available for review for each set of analyses performed including the order of calibration, QA/QC, bracketing, and samples analyzed?

N/A

Does the facility have QA/QC records on the reagent preparation, instrument calibration/maintenance, incubator temperature and purchase of laboratory supplies?

N/A

Does the facility's laboratory documentation of the sample results use qualifier codes when sample QA/QC fall outside acceptable precision and accuracy limits set in the QA/QC manual?

N/A

Does the facility's laboratory take and record corrective actions or trouble shooting steps when data falls out of the precision and accuracy limits?

N/A

Are records of standard(s) and reagent(s) preparation maintained at the laboratory? N/A Is the laboratory maintaining adequate records for reagent preparation(s)? N/A Does the laboratory have a system for uniformly recording, correcting, processing and reporting data; including formulas, significant figures, rounding rules, units, cross-checking calculations?

N/A

Is the facility's laboratory adequate for analyzing samples; including pure water, clean bench space for instrument use/storage free of contamination, necessary equipment, vibration free area, ventilation, humidity and temperature control?

N/A

Does the Laboratory meet NELAC and EPA standards including dry and clean sample storage locations, sample custodian(s) to ensure upon receipt of samples, proper sample storage, preservation and custody documentation?

N/A

Does the facility use appropriate standards that are prepared in volumetric glassware, checked against reliable primary standards, labeled properly, stored in clean containers, and discarded when expired or degraded?

N/A

Does the facility's laboratory analyst(s) demonstrate competency and appropriate training;

including ability to follow procedures, ability to meet precision and accuracy limits, knowledge of equipment and analytical methods.

N/A

If the facility test requires temperature measurement, is there a thermometer present that is routinely calibrated against NIST thermometer within calibration date range?

N/A

Is the sample refrigerator temperature correct to meet the preservation requirements for the samples stored within?

N/A

Is the facility free from any Laboratory violation not listed above that needs to be addressed? Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items

Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility Observations:

The facility’s contracted laboratory DOH certification will expire June 30, 2025. Please make sure a copy of the new DOH certification is located at the facility.

Sampling

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

In facility logbooks or other documentation, are the daily records appropriately recorded, including composite sampler or other temperatures, and daily calibration of meters.

Yes

Does the facility maintain records of their daily calibration of their pH meter, Chlorine meter, Dissolved Oxygen meter?

Yes

Does the facility maintain records of their daily checks of their in-line meter(s) with their field meter(s)?

N/A

Do field sheets document that the collection and analysis of field tests were analyzed within the 15-minute holding time.

N/A

Are meters calibrated and sample analysis conducted at the facility done in accordance with DEP SOP and NELAC guidelines? (Calibration frequency and sample bracketing for pH, Total Residual Chlorine (TRC), Turbidity, DO)

Yes

Are all the primary and secondary standards used to calibrate and verify meters, used prior to expiration dates and verified against primary standards appropriate for pH, TRC, Turbidity, DO?

Yes

Are the inline meters reading within established limits compared to the bench meters? (TRC ≤ 20%, Turbidity ≤ 20%, pH 0.2 SU)

N/A

Were safe access points for obtaining representative influent/effluent samples available? Yes Are influent sampling points put prior to internal facility return lines including supernatant, filter backwash and return activated sludge (RAS)?

Yes

Are samples being collected and analyzed as required by the permit or enforcement action;

including location, type (grab/composite), time, and frequency?

Yes

Are samples being collected in the proper containers, preserved and analyzed in appropriate hold times in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136, Table II?

If the facility has a composite sampler with cooling system at the influent/effluent sampling location is there a thermometer present in the sampler that is annually checked against NIST thermometers?

N/A

Is composite sampling being conducted appropriately; including purging, sampling velocity at least 2fps, clean tubing, individual sample volume of at least 100 mL, sample storage of <6°C preservation, hold times and representative samples?

N/A

Did the facility have their Chain of Custody records? Yes If sampling was conducted and observed during the inspection, did the sampling follow DEP SOP requirements?

N/A

Did the facility collect and/or analyze routine or follow-up toxicity samples as required by permit or enforcement action?

N/A

Is the facility free from any Sampling violation not listed above that needs to be addressed? Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items

Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility

Please refer to Table B in the appendix for buffers and standards, lots, and expiration dates.

Records and Reports Compliance Rating Out of Compliance

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

Are the entries in the operator logbook clear, concise, informative and relevant? Yes Was copy of the current O&M manual available at the time of the inspection? Yes Is there a current operator license? Yes Is there a current RPZ certification? No Is there a copy of the current Operating Protocol for Part 3 Reuse? N/A Does the facility have and maintain their Spill Prevention Control and Counter measurement (SPCC) Plan?

N/A

Are all required documents and reports available at the plant well organized and complete? Yes Does the facility maintain the records onsite for the required retention period? Yes

Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) Review Period October 2023 – September 2024 Yes

Are the discharge monitoring reports completed properly? No Are the DMRs submitted on the proper form? Yes Is an authorized representative signing the DMRs? Yes Has the permittee submitted an annual Reclaimed Water and/or Effluent Analysis Report? N/A Does the facility submit their monitoring results for Giardia and Cryptosporidium in a timely manner?

N/A

A review of the last toxicity test did not reveal any deficiencies? N/A Has the facility submitted all report(s) during the review period that are required by rule, permit, enforcement action or inspection activity, other than DMRs?

Yes

*Has the facility timely submitted DMRs as required by rule, permit, or enforcement action? (If either reports are >30 days late meets SNC criteria)

Yes

Has the facility submitted all final compliance schedule reports as required by rule, permit, or enforcement action?

Has the permittee notified the Department of any event or activity that requires notification as required by permit or rule?

Yes

*Are records or reports free from falsified data? Yes Is the facility free from any Records and Reports violation not listed above that needs to be addressed?

Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility Deficiencies & Corrective Actions:

Is there a current RPZ certification? [62-

555.360 (1)(b) F.A.C.]

Deficiency: (Narrative) At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a copy of the RPZ certification available for review. The tags on all three RPZs weren’t expired, but the RPZs located at the lift stations were leaking.

Corrective Action(s): (Narrative) On November 18, 2024, facility representatives provided documentation to the Department indicating that all RPZs have been recertified and are no longer leaking. No further action required.

November 18, 2024, Invoice for Repairs & Completion Notification:

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Are the discharge monitoring reports completed properly?

[403.161(1)(b) F.S., 62-

600.680 F.A.C.]

There are DMR deficiencies present in the monitoring period. Please see Table D in the appendix for further information.

Corrective Action(s): (Narrative) Facility representatives provided documentation on November 22, 2024, indicating that all DMR errors have been corrected. No further action required.

November 22, 2024, DMR Corrections:

https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&[guid=38.134 3460.1]&[profile=Discovery_Compliance]

Please refer to Table C in the appendix for current operator license(s).

Facility Site Review

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

The headworks was free from excessive corrosion. Yes The headwork is free from evidence of recent overflows. Yes Is the odor control system operational at the headworks? N/A Is the comminutor operational at the headworks? N/A Is the grit separator operational at the headworks? N/A Is the bar screen cleaned on a routine basis? N/A Is the mechanical bar screen functioning as intended? N/A Are screenings and grit being collected from the headworks in suitable containers? Yes Rags, grit and/or screening are being disposed of properly. Yes https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&%5bguid=38.1342894.1%5d&%5bprofile=Discovery_Compliance https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&%5bguid=38.1342894.1%5d&%5bprofile=Discovery_Compliance https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&%5bguid=38.1343460.1%5d&%5bprofile=Discovery_Compliance https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&%5bguid=38.1343460.1%5d&%5bprofile=Discovery_Compliance

Are screenings and grit from the headworks being disposed at a Class I Landfill? Yes Are records of the disposal of the screenings and grit collected at the headworks available? N/A The leachate from the screening dumpster(s) is piped to the headworks and not onto the ground.

N/A

Is the clarifier free from solids discharging over the weir(s)? Yes Is the clarifier free from excessive sand and/or grit accumulation? Yes Is the clarifier free from excessive scum, algae and/or trash overflowing the weir? Yes Does the skimmer appear to be functional in the clarifier? Yes Is the sludge collector and pump functional in the clarifier? Yes Are the clarifier weir(s) level? Yes Is the clarifier free from short circuiting with loss over the weir? Yes Are the aeration basins diffusers free from clogs and providing adequate mixing? Yes Was the time clock or manual controls for the aeration system operational at the time of the inspection?

Yes

Is the RAS line properly located? Yes The RAS line was free from excessive splashing that could cause solids to be discharged outside the tank.

Yes

The mixed liquor (MLSS) in the oxidation ditch was appropriately colored with no black coloring. N/A Is even distribution of air observed in the aeration basin? Yes Are the air line(s) to the aeration basin(s) free from leaks? Yes The brushes and paddles in the oxidation ditch were all in good working order. N/A Is the velocity in the oxidation ditch sufficient to prevent settling of solids? N/A Are dual blower motors present as required by rule? Yes Are the blower motors equipped with belt guards? Yes The blower motors are free from excessive noise. Yes Are all the blower motors present and operational at the time of the inspection? Yes Are spare parts and a second standby blower motors stored onsite? Yes Is the electrical box wiring for the blower motors adequately protected? Yes Were the tank contents in the aerobic digester(s) well mixed? Yes Are the digester(s) free from excessive odors and/or foaming? Yes Is the digester at the appropriate operational capacity? Yes Are there two functioning pumps in the surge tank(s)? N/A

What was the biomass color of the trickling filter at the time of the inspection? N/A N/A

Is trickling filter media free from excessive ponding? N/A Are center columns and distribution arms of the trickling filter free from leaks? N/A Are the distribution arm orifices free from clogs, trash and/or scum resulting in uneven distribution of flow on the trickling filter media?

N/A

Is the RBC free from black biomass indicating solids and/or BOD loading? N/A Is the RBC free from white biomass indicating the presence of bacteria, which feed on sulfur compounds?

N/A

Is the RBC free from excessive grinding/whining noise(s) from the motor, drive shaft, and bearings?

N/A

Are all RBC rotating disks and/or paddles present and in good working? N/A Is the RBC unit drive shaft free from excessive vibration? N/A Are all the aerators in the lagoon operational at the time of the inspection? N/A Is the base of the lagoon free from lateral seepage at the time of the inspection? N/A Does the treatment lagoon have adequate freeboard space? N/A Is the treatment lagoon properly secured to prevent unauthorized access? N/A

Is the treatment lagoon free from excessive foaming? N/A Are the treatment lagoon berms properly stabilized? N/A Is the Chlorine Contact Chamber (CCC) effluent clear and free from scum, solids accumulation and debris?

Yes

Are the baffles in the CCC functioning as intended? N/A Does the Chlorine injection point provide optimal mixing to occur in the CCC? Yes Is the CCC Chlorine pump operational, providing adequate Chlorine supply for disinfection and at the permitted location?

Yes

Is the Chlorine storage area protected from the elements? Yes Is the alarm indicator for the Chlorine system operational? N/A Is the Chlorine supply covered in frost indicating an issue with the system? N/A Is the fan inside the Chlorine room operational? N/A Are the Chlorine scales operational? N/A Is an operational Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) available for the Chlorine room? N/A Are the Chlorine gas cylinders properly secured? N/A Is a fresh supply of ammonia available to test for leaks in the gas chlorination system? N/A Do the UV ballast control boxes have adequate ventilation? N/A Does the plant staff have access to UV protective eyeglasses? N/A Is the facility maintaining adequate records of UV lamp operating hours? N/A Are the UV lamps and ballast being cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation?

N/A

Does the facility have an adequate inventory of spare parts for the UV system? N/A Is the facility conducting routine performance checks on the UV system? N/A Is the UV intensity monitoring equipment operational? N/A Is the stilling well free from a thick layer of sludge and/or trash? Yes Is the Chlorine contact chamber providing a minimum contact time of 15 minutes? Yes Chlorine and SO2 cylinders marked with empty/full tags? N/A Is the automatic SO2 feed operational within de-chlorination process? N/A Is the SO2 system free from frost within de-chlorination process? N/A Are the bisulfite (SO2) gas cylinders properly secured for de-chlorination? N/A Was there adequate ventilation in the SO2 room? N/A Is the filter media free from solids that could cause plugging and/or overflow? N/A Is the land application system being maintained? N/A If an injection well was plugged or abandoned, was it completed appropriately with DEP approval?

N/A

If a well was constructed, was it permitted prior to beginning construction and constructed as required by permit?

N/A

Is the injection well Operation and Maintenance done satisfactorily? N/A Is there adequate access to all monitoring locations? Yes Is the exterior of the tanks, wall, and/or pipes of the facility free from leaks? Yes Are the facility grounds clean and well maintained? Yes Is the required signage adequate? Yes The facility was free from odors emanating from the facility. Yes The facility was free from excessive noise which could be heard beyond the boundaries of the facility.

Yes

Is the facility providing safety measures at all times including adequate lighting? N/A The facility is disposing of sludge appropriately, with no sludge being disposed of on the facility grounds.

Was an alternative power source available at the facility? N/A

Is the onsite generator tested under load on a monthly basis? N/A Are records available for the testing of the generator? N/A Is the area around the lift station(s) maintained? Yes Are there warning signs with emergency contact information on and/or around the lift station(s)?

Yes

Does the facility have a fence around their lift station(s)? Yes Is the gate around the lift station and the cover to the lift station locked? Yes Is the cover to the lift station(s) free from safety hazards? Yes Are there two functioning pumps that alternate? Yes Is the electrical panel in good working order and free from needed repair and/or replacement? Yes Was the collection system or lift station free from offsite objectionable odors? Yes The lift station visual and audio alarm operating satisfactory? Yes Are the potable water supply lines and the facility free from cross connections? Yes Is an RPZ in place and free of leaks on all potable water supply lines? No Is there a record of testing available on the RPZ? No Is the facility free from any Facility Site Review violation not listed above that needs to be addressed?

Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility Deficiencies & Corrective Actions:

Is an RPZ in place and free of leaks on all potable water supply lines? [62-604.500 (3)

F.A.C.] for review. The tags on all three RPZs weren’t expired, but the RPZs located at the lift stations were leaking.

Corrective Action(s): (Narrative) On November 18, 2024, facility representatives provided documentation to the Department indicating that all RPZs have been recertified and are no longer leaking. No further action required.

November 18, 2024, Invoice for Repairs & Completion Notification:

https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&[guid=38.134 2894.1]&[profile=Discovery_Compliance]

Is there a record of testing available on the RPZ? [62-555.330

(6) F.A.C.] for review. The tags on all three RPZs weren’t expired, but the RPZs located at the lift stations were leaking.

Corrective Action(s): (Narrative) On November 18, 2024, facility representatives provided documentation to the Department indicating that all RPZs have been recertified and are no longer leaking. No further action required.

November 18, 2024, Invoice for Repairs & Completion Notification:

https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&[guid=38.134 2894.1]&[profile=Discovery_Compliance]

Observations:

The lift stations warning systems were functional with audible and visual alarms.

The facility and lift stations’ RPZs were last certified on 11/14/2024.

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Flow Measurement Compliance Rating In Compliance

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

Is there easy access to flow meter? Yes Is the flow meter in the correct location? Yes Is the flow measuring device installed properly? Yes Is the flow meter calibrated at least annually and is it current? Yes

When was the flow meter last calibrated?

11/1/2024 Yes

Is the flow measurement device operating within +/- 10% of the actual flow? Yes Is the flow meter operating properly at the time of the inspection? Yes The chart recorder and/or totalizer for the flow meter was operational at the time of the inspection.

N/A

The elapsed time meters on the lift station pumps were functioning. Yes The flow entering the convergence section of the Parshall Flume was free of excessive turbulence.

N/A

Is the facility free from any Flow Measurement violation not listed above that needs to be addressed?

Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility

No further observations were made by department staff during the inspection.

Operations and Maintenance

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

Does the facility have adequate plant staffing? Yes Is a certified operator operating the wastewater treatment facility with the appropriate license level for the size of the plant?

Yes

Is the operator performing treatment plant operation and maintenance duties in a responsible and professional manner?

Yes

Is the plant O&M log maintained in a hard-bound book with consecutive page numbering, or another approved format?

Yes

Does the facility have an O&M manual, and does the facility's O&M manual reflect the current configuration of the facility?

Yes

*Is the facility operated in accordance with the O&M Manual? (If there is a high potential for water quality or health impacts meets SNC criteria)

Yes

Is the facility maintaining a log that documents routine equipment maintenance? Yes Is the plant free of any treatment components that are in disrepair that would provide for unsafe operation?

Yes

Is the facility without an inflow and infiltration problem which would cause collection system and/or operational issues?

*Does the facility replace malfunctioning equipment, which can result in a high potential for water supply quality or health impacts?

Yes

Dike berms appeared to be in satisfactory condition. N/A Handrails/catwalks/ladders were in good working order providing for safe conditions. Yes The liner(s) in the containment pond(s) appeared to be functioning as intended. N/A The plant operator is fulfilling the minimum site requirements as required by the Permit. Yes Preventative maintenance is being performed in the accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Yes

The facility maintains an adequate spare parts inventory. Yes Swales were being maintained. N/A Is the facility free from any Operations and Maintenance violation not listed above that needs to be addressed?

Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility

Effluent Quality

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

DMR review period:

November 2023 – September 2024 Yes

A review of the Discharge Monitoring Reports revealed the following effluent exceedance(s).

No exceedances present in the review period.

Yes

A review of the inspection sampling results revealed the following effluent exceedance(s). N/A N/A

*Did the effluent limits exceed the Technical Review Criteria less than two times in six months? N/A *Are the effluent limits without exceedances four out of six months (chronic criteria)? Yes *Did the total residual Chlorine levels meet disinfection limits? (If below required minimum 10% or more of the time in a rolling 6-month period, meets SNC criteria)

Yes

Was the facility free of a discharge of wastewater that resulted in a fish kill? Yes *Is persistent acute toxicity documented through follow-up tests? N/A *Is persistent chronic toxicity documented through follow-up tests? N/A *Is persistent acute or chronic toxicity documented in the effluent through the use of routine and follow-up tests?

N/A

Does the facility meet the permit or enforcement narrative effluent limitation(s)? (Non-DMR visible sheen defined as iridescence present so as to cause taste or odor, or otherwise interfere with the beneficial use of the receiving water)

Yes

Is the effluent free from excessive (suspended solids, foam, grease, scum) in the discharge stream?

Yes

*Was the facility free from any other violation with a high potential for water quality or health impacts?

Is the facility free from any Effluent Quality violation not listed above that needs to be addressed?

Yes

Department Sampling Results Comments: Sampling was not conducted by Department personnel.

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items

Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility Observations:

At the time of the inspection, the Total Residual Chlorine meter gave a >2.2 mg/L reading as measured with DEP Meter 5.

Effluent Disposal

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

Are discharge location(s) as per permit? Yes

What type of reuse is the facility approved for?

Part IV – Rapid Infiltration Basins Yes

Has a cross-connection control program been implemented within the areas where reclaimed water is provided for use (Part III, VII)?

N/A

Is all reclaimed water piping and equipment color-coded Pantone purple (522C)? N/A Hose bibbs met access restrictions and other requirements. N/A Reclaimed water valves and outlets were appropriately tagged and /or labeled. N/A Are advisory signs posted in English and Spanish in areas where non-potable Public Access Reuse water is being applied (Part III, VII)?

N/A

Is the reclaimed water retained on the application site? N/A No significant ponding was observed on the reclaimed water application site. N/A There was no aerosol mist leaving the boundaries of the land application? N/A There was no evidence of solids loss in the treatment process or from the plant? Yes The RIBs and/or percolation ponds were free from excessive vegetation and sludge? Yes The percolation ponds were free from accumulated sludge. Yes Does the percolation ponds have at least 3 ft of freeboard? Yes The absorption field was free from excessive vegetation. N/A Do the reclaimed water storage ponds have adequate freeboard? N/A Are RIBs well maintained and free from excessive vegetation? No There was no evidence of a bypass or failure at the effluent storage and/or disposal site(s)? Yes Are all effluent disposal areas such as RIBs, ponds, and sprayfields being loaded and rested per permit conditions?

Yes

The disposal pond berms were free from excessive growth or vegetation. Yes There was no evidence of a bypass or failure from the storage ponds observed during the inspection.

Yes

No unauthorized discharge to waters of the state was observed during the inspection. Yes Are the sprinklers functioning as intended for the absorption field(s) or sprayfield(s)? N/A The facility is meeting the minimum setback distances. Yes Does the facility maintain a supply of spare parts for the absorption field(s) or sprayfield(s)? N/A The effluent disposal and/or storage area was free from sinkholes. Yes

Are the sprayfields free from grazing dairy cattle? N/A The sprayfield was free from ponding. N/A The sprayfield was free from excessive vegetation. N/A Edible food crops were being properly irrigated with reclaimed water. N/A

What cover crop and/or vegetation is planted on the reclaimed water area(s)? N/A N/A

*The disposal system was being operated as designed with a low potential for water quality or health impacts.

Yes

*There was no unauthorized operation or modification of the disposal system. Yes Fencing around the effluent disposal site for access control was complete and in good repair. Yes There were no dead animals observed in the discharge stream. Yes Is the facility free from any Effluent Disposal violation not listed above that needs to be addressed?

Yes

• Significant Non-Compliance Criteria per Program Guidance Memo OWM-00-01 Should be Reviewed when Checklist Items Deficiencies are Noted and Marked by a “*”

• Questions with “No” responses indicate deficiencies

• Questions with “N/A” responses do not apply to the facility Deficiencies & Corrective Actions:

Are RIBs well maintained and free from excessive vegetation? [62-

610.523 (6) F.A.C.]

At the time of the inspection, the RIBs contained excessive vegetation. Facility representatives stated that they have had issues with the heavy equipment getting stuck in mud while trying to maintenance the ponds during the rainy season.

Corrective Action(s): (Narrative) Please provide a tentative schedule to the department indicating when the removal of the excessive vegetation from the disposal ponds will be completed.

At the time of the inspection, adequate signage was noted at the facility entrance/effluent disposal.

Biosolids

Does this section apply to the facility? Yes No Questions

Does the facility's method of biosolids use or disposal match what is allowed in the facility permit (i.e., landfill, land application, distribution and marketing, transfer to another facility, biofuel/bioenergy)?

Yes

Does the permittee keep records of biosolids quantities for five years, as applicable (quantities generated, received from source facilities, treated, distributed and marketed, land applied, used as a biofuel or for bioenergy, transferred to another facility, or landfilled?

Yes

Are biosolids quantities reported on the facility RMP-Q DMR? Yes Are the biosolids quantities reported on the RMP - Q DMRs correct and accurate? Yes The facility's treatment, management, transportation, use, land application, or disposal of biosolids does not result in objectionable odors, i.e., does not result in a violation of the odor prohibition in subsection 62-296.320 (2).

Yes

If there is an objectionable odor, please describe the odors characteristics, frequency, duration, and migration, etc.

N/A N/A

Is the storage of biosolids or other solids at this facility in accordance with the Facility Biosolids Storage Plan?

Does the treatment facility ensure no biosolids are spilled from or tracked off the treatment facility property by the hauling vehicle?

Yes

The biosolids for this facility are classified as___________: (AA, A, and/or B) N/A N/A

Does the class of biosolids produced for beneficial use match the authorized class in the facility permit (Class AA, A, or B)?

N/A

Does the facility use the biosolids pathogen reduction alternative option identified in the permit?

N/A

Are all the operational and process parameters monitored to demonstrate compliance for pathogen reduction?

N/A

Do the biosolids meet the treatment requirements for pathogen reduction option used? N/A Does the facility use the biosolids vector attraction reduction option identified in the permit? N/A Are all the operational and process parameters monitored to demonstrate compliance for vector attraction reduction?

N/A

Do the biosolids satisfactorily meet the treatment requirements for vector attraction reduction?

N/A

If the Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate (SOUR) test is used for vector attraction reduction, is it conducted within 15 minutes of sample collection by a certified laboratory or under the direction of an operator certified in accordance with Chapter 62-602, F.A.C?

N/A

Does treatment of biosolids or septage for the purpose of meeting pathogen reduction or vector attraction reduction requirements take place at the permitted facility (e.g., not in the tank of a hauling vehicle)?

N/A

Are the biosolids monitored at the frequency required by the permit? N/A Are the biosolids monitoring results reported on the facility DMR (RMP-AA, RMP-A, or RMP-B)? N/A Are the biosolids monitored for all the required parameters for the class of biosolids? N/A Do the Class AA, A, or B biosolids comply with the ceiling pollutant limits? N/A Are the correct analysis methods used for biosolids? N/A Is a certified laboratory used for the analysis of the biosolids? N/A Are all biosolids samples representative and taken after final treatment of the biosolids but before land application or distribution and marketing, unless otherwise approved?

N/A

Are all biosolids samples taken at the location specified in the facility permit? N/A Are the correct sample types properly taken for the type of biosolids (POTW Sludge Sampling Manual)?

N/A

Are the Class AA biosolids monitored monthly? N/A Do the Class AA biosolids meet the Class AA parameter limits? N/A Are Class AA biosolids that are stored for more than 45 days re-sampled for fecal coliform or Salmonella sp. at the frequency specified in the permit, if required?

N/A

For distribution and marketing, does the facility have a fertilizer license, sell or given-away to someone with a fertilizer license, or is enrolled in the US Composting Council's Seal to Testing Assurance program (USCC STA program does not apply in the Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie River, and Caloosahatchee River watersheds)?

N/A

If the facility discovered that distributed and marketed biosolids did not meet Class AA standards, did the facility notify, within 24 hours, the Department and all persons to whom they delivered or distributed and marketed the Class AA biosolids?

N/A

Does the facility make available to users by product labels or other means the following information - fertilizer label or equivalent information; name and address of the facility;

statement that the biosolids meet subsection 62-640.700 (5), F.A.C.; recommend application rates; and recommendations for storage (including the more than one dry ton/seven-day provision)?

N/A

Are all the sites where biosolids are land applied listed on the Treatment Facility Biosolids Plan form (DEP Form 62-640.219 (2)(a))?

If a permitted site not listed in the Treatment Facility Biosolids Plan was used, did the permittee notify DEP at least 24 hours prior to land application at the site and submit a revised form within 30 days after using the site?

N/A

Did the facility only…