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Inspection Entry Date/Time Inspection Exit Date/Time Weather Media Statute(s)/Program(s) Type of Inspection
EPA Region 5 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
INDUSTRIAL USER PRETREATMENT SCREENING INSPECTION REPORT
11/19/2024 - 9:45 AM
Announced: No
11/19/2024 - 10:30 AM
Access: Granted
60 degrees Fahrenheit and overcast.
Water
Clean Water Act, NPDES
Industrial User Screening Inspection (Pretreatment Direct Implementation)
Facility or Site Name Facility/Site Physical Address City, State, Zip Code County/Borough/Parish Facility GPS Coordinates Mailing Address (If different) City, State, Zip Code Owner (If different than facility)
G.F. Auto Repair, Inc. 1803 North Main Street Wheaton, Illinois 60187 DuPage County 41.88319, -88.10598 Same Same John Ghdey
Address
Same as above
City, State, Zip Code
Location in WWTP Service Area (Yes - Name of WWTP/ or N/A)
1
Wheaton Sanitary District
FRS ID
ILP000495
Permit Number(s) (If Applicable) No Permit
SIC and/or NAICS
7538
Operator (If Different than Owner) Manager Owner's Son
Same
Lead Inspector
Name:
Cheryl Burdett
Signature/Date:
CHERYL BURDETT
Digitally signed by CHERYL BURDETT Date: 2024.12.12 16:03:26 -06'00'
Region:
EPA Region 5
Email:
Burdett.cheryl@epa.gov
Telephone Number:
312-886-1463
Supervisor Review
GF Auto Repair LLC Inspection Date: 11/19/2024
Name:
Ryan J. Bahr
Signature/Date:
Digitally signed by Ryan
Ryan Bahr Date: 2024.12.12 Bahr
16:18:22 -06'00'
Region:
Email:
EPA Region 5
Bahr.ryan@epa.gov
Telephone Number:
(312) 353-4366
Site Entry/Opening Conference and Inspection Objectives
EPA Region 5 Inspectors, Cheryl Burdett and Ellie Demilt arrived at G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. (the "Facility"), located at 1803 North Main Street Wheaton, Illinois 60186 at 9:45 AM CT on 11/19/2024 for an unannounced inspection. EPA Region 5 Lead Inspector, Cheryl Burdett presented credentials to John Ghdey. EPA Region 5 Lead Inspector Cheryl Burdett informed the facility representative that this was a US EPA Region 5 Industrial User Screening Inspection to gather information on the facility, its industrial processes, its generation and management of on-site industrial process wastewater and any on-site pretreatment systems to treat process wastewater prior to discharge or disposal as authorized by Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 and implementing regulations. Following the presentation of credentials, the EPA representatives conducted an opening conference with the Facility representatives (See table below). Lead Inspector Cheryl Burdett stated the purpose of the inspection again and explained that they would be completing a checklist of operational questions. In addition to the review of questions, EPA inspectors discussed the right of G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. to claim Confidential Business Information (CBI) on any document shared with EPA during or after the inspection. G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. did not make any CBI claims during or after the inspection.
This report is based on information supplied by G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. representatives, direct observations made by the EPA Region 5 inspector(s), and records and reports maintained by the Facility and Region 5 including: verbal or written statements provided by G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. representatives during or subsequent to the inspection; and materials, process information, data, or other documents shown, demonstrated, or submitted to the EPA Region 5 inspectors by G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. representatives during or subsequent to the on-site Inspection. In addition, information gathered prior to or subsequent to the Inspection from a review of EPA, State, and/or public records may be included in this report.
Attendees (US EPA, Facility, State, Local)
Organization Attendee
Title
Name
EPA Region 5 Cheryl
Inspector
Burdett
EPA Region 5 Ellie Demilt Inspector
GF Automotive John Ghdey Repair, Inc.
Manager
Contact Information
Burdett.cheryl@epa.gov 312-886-1463 Demilt.elizabeth@epa.gov 312-959-2256 Admin@Gfautomotiverepair.com 630-510-7700
Present Opening Yes
Yes
Yes
Present Closing Yes
Yes
Yes
SECTION II - INDUSTRIAL USER SCREENING CHECKLIST
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GF Auto Repair LLC Inspection Date: 11/19/2024
SECTION II.A - Business Activity/Category
1. If the facility employs or will be employing processes in any of the industrial categories or business activities listed below (regardless of whether they generate wastewater, waste sludge, or hazardous waste), place a check beside that category or business activity. Check all that apply.
Airport Deicing
Leather Tanning and Finishing
Aluminum Forming
Meat and Poultry Products
Asbestos Manufacturing
Metal Finishing
Battery Manufacturing
Metal Molding and Casting (Foundries)
Canned and Preserved Fruit and Vegetable Processing Metal Products and Machinery
Canned and Preserved Seafood Processing
Mineral Mining and Processing
Carbon Black Manufacturing
Nonferrous Metals Forming
Cement Manufacturing
Nonferrous Metals Manufacturing
Centralized Waste Treatment
Oil and Gas Extraction
Coal Mining
Ore Mining and Dressing
Coil Coating
Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation and Feedlots Paint Formulating
Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production
Paving and Roofing Manufacturing
Construction and Development
Pesticide Chemicals
Copper Forming
Petroleum Refining
Dairy Product Processing or Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Dental Office
Phosphate Manufacturing
Electrical and Electronic Components Manufacturing Photographic Processing
Electroplating
Plastics Molding and Forming
Explosives Manufacturing
Porcelain Enameling
Fertilizer Manufacturing
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Manufacturing
Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Rubber Manufacturing
Glass Manufacturing
Soap and Detergent Manufacturing
Grain Mills
Steam Electric Power Generating
Gum and Wood Chemicals Manufacturing
Sugar Processing
Hospital
Textile Mills
Ink Formulating
Timber Products
Inorganic Chemicals Manufacturing
Transportation Equipment Cleaning
Iron and Steel Manufacturing
Waste Combustors
Landfill
Other Specify:
2. Date of facility construction/operation start date or date(s) of significant process changes (for purposes of existing/new
source designation if applicable): MM/YYYY Or MM/DD/YYYY______On-line search says the Buisness opened on June
15, 2001.
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GF Auto Repair LLC Inspection Date: 11/19/2024
Section II.B - Facility Sewer Information
1. Is the facility presently connected to a public or private sanitary sewer system? Yes/Private Yes/Public No
If Yes: Are any process wastewater streams discharged directly to the public or private sewer system? Yes No
Does the facility have a permit with the local POTW or are they a co-permittee on a permit to discharge
untreated process wastewater to the public sewer system? Yes No
If yes: POTW/WWTP Name _Wheaton Sanitary District _, Permit #___No Permit______________
If No, have you applied for a sanitary sewer connection?
x Yes
No
2. Is there an on-site treatment system for process wastewater? Yes No (If yes, also See Section II.H)
If Yes: Does the treatment system effluent discharge to the public sewer system? Yes No
If Yes: Does the facility have a permit to discharge the effluent to the public sewer system?
Yes No If Yes: Permit # _____________________________________
3. List the location, diameter, and average flow of each discharge pipe that connects to the sanitary sewer system.
Location of Sewer Connection
Diameter of Pipe (inches)
Average Flow (gpd)
Bathroom Floor Drains
Estimated it to be 4" pipes
Not sure of the average flow.
One Sink Drain
Estimated it to be 4" pipe
Not sure of the average flow.
Section II.C - Facility Operational Characteristics
1. Provide the following shift information:
Mon
Tue Wed
Thu
Shifts per workday 8AM - 6 PM 8AM - 6PM 8AM - 6PM 8AM-6PM
2. Indicate whether the business activity is:
Fri 8AM-6PM
Sat 8AM-6PM
Sun Closed
X Continuous throughout the year
Seasonal Months when business operates: J F M A M J J A S O N D 3. Indicate whether the facility discharge is:
x Continuous throughout the year - Discharge of Sanitary Waste from Bathrooms and Sinks.
Seasonal Months when discharges occur: J F M A M J J A S O N D 4. List types and amounts (mass or volume per day) of raw materials used or planned for use:
Raw Material
Amount
Oil Transmission Fluid
Not sure of the amount Not sure of the amount
Brake Fluid
Not sure of the amount
Coolant
Not sure of the amount
Section II.C - Facility Operational Characteristics (Continued)
5. List types and quantities (mass or volume per day) of chemicals used or planned for use:
Chemical
Quantity
Same as what is listed in table 4
6. Brief general description of all operations at this facility (detailed process unit information noted in Section II.F).
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Emission and smog testing, diagnostics, cooling systems flush, engine flush, alignment services, brake replacement and repair, tune-ups, Air conditioning repair, oil changes, tire care, and transmission overhauls.
7. Request copies of the process diagram, flow diagram, and/or general facility diagram (if previous responses
warrant more detailed information to understand the processes, flows or sewer connections). Yes No
Section II.D - Spill Prevention
1. Do you have liquid storage containers (tanks, drums, totes, bins, ponds, etc.) at your facility? Yes No 2. Do you have floor drains in the manufacturing area or where liquids are stored? Yes No
If yes, where do floor drains drain to?
There is floor drain near the work sink, but according to the Facility Manager, the liquids cannot flow into the drain that flows to Wheaton Sanitary District.
3. Indicate whether an accidental spill at your facility could lead to a discharge to any of the following. Check all that apply. Not applicable.
On-site disposal/treatment system
Ground (outside)
Public sanitary sewer system
Floor (inside)
Storm drain
Other - Specify:
4. Does facility have a spill prevention plan to prevent spills of liquids from entering the Control Authority's collection/sewer system? Spill kit that contains absorbent material for any oil or other vehicle liquid spills.
Yes No N/A (No potential for spill to discharge to public sewer/collection system)
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GF Auto Repair LLC Inspection Date: 11/19/2024
Section II.E - Water Supply
1. Water Source:
Municipal Water Utility Specify: City water
Name as listed on water bill: GF Auto Repair
Address: 1803 North Main Street Wheaton, IL
Private Well
Surface Water
Other:
2. Provide the following information for all water usage at the facility:
Type of Water Use
Sanitary
Average Water Usage (gpd) 100 (on water bill)
Non-contact cooling water
Boiler feeding
Process
Equipment/facility washdown
Contact cooling water
Air pollution control
Irrigation and lawn watering
Contained in product
Other:
Total:
Estimated or Measured Measured 100
Section II.F - Wastewater Discharge Information
1. Provide the following information for all wastewater generated (gallons per day - GPD) at the facility:
Type of Wastewater
Sanitary
Average Volume (GPD)
100
Maximum Volume (GPD)
Not sure
Estimated or
Measured
100 - Measured
Type of Discharge
Sanitary
Discharges To
Wheaton Sanitary District
Non-contact cooling water
Boiler blowdown
Process wastewater
Use table below.
Equipment/facility washdown Contact cooling water
Air pollution control
Stormwater runoff
Other:
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Section II.F - Wastewater Discharge Information (Continued)
2. Provide the following information for process wastewater generated by each unit process:
Unit Process Description No discharge of process wastewater
Average Wastewater Generated
(gpd)
Maximum Wastewater Generated
(gpd)
Estimated or Type of Measured Discharge
Discharges To
3. Flow Rates for discharge of process wastewater to the sanitary sewer system: Not applicable.
Average daily flow rate (gpd):
Maximum daily flow rate (gpd):
Peak hourly flow rate (gpd):
Hours per day of wastewater discharge to sanitary sewer system: (e.g., 8)
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
4. Do batch discharges to the sanitary sewer system occur (or will occur)?
Yes No
Number of batch discharges per time period (specify per day, week, month, etc.):
Average volume per batch discharge (gal):
Flow rate (gpm):
5. Do you have (or plan to have) continuous wastewater flow metering equipment at this facility? Yes No
6. Do you have (or plan to have) automatic sampling equipment at this facility? Yes No
If yes, describe the present or future location of the automatic sampling equipment and describe the equipment:
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Section II.F - Wastewater Discharge Information (Continued)
7. Has the discharge at this facility changed historically? Yes No
Are any process changes or expansions planned during the next three years that could alter wastewater volumes or characteristics (i.e., substantially increase/decrease flow characteristics/flow rates) to the sewer in the future?
Yes No
If yes, briefly describe these changes and their effects on the wastewater volume and characteristics:
8. Are any recycling or reclamation systems in use or planned? Yes No
If yes, briefly describe the recovery process, substance recovered, percent recovered, and the concentration in the spent solution:
Section II.G - Slug Discharge Control
1. Do you have the potential for a slug discharge to the sewer system? Yes No
A slug discharge is any discharge of a non-routine episodic nature, including but not limited to an accidental spill or a non-customary batch discharge, which has a reasonable potential to cause interference or pass-through, or in any other way violate the POTW's regulations, local limits, or permit conditions [40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(v)]. 2. Describe the type of potential slug discharge, including quality and content.
3. Describe the current mechanisms for prevention of slug discharges.
Section II.H - Treatment
1. Is any form of process wastewater treatment (see list below) used at this facility? Yes No
If yes, place a check beside the treatment devices or processes that are used (or will be used) for treating wastewater or sludge at this facility. Check all that apply.
Air flotation
Grease trap
Screen
Centrifuge
Grinding filter
Sedimentation
Chemical precipitation
Grit removal
Septic tank
Chlorination
Ion exchange
Solvent separation/recovery
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Cyclone
Neutralization, pH correction
Spill protection
Filtration
Ozonation
Sump
Flow equalization
Reverse osmosis
Rainwater diversion or storage
Grease or oil separation
Biological treatment: Specify
Other chemical treatment: Specify
Other physical treatment: Specify
Other: Specify 2. Do you have a treatment operator(s)? Yes No
If yes, provide the following information:
Name:
Operator Class/Type:
Title:
Hours:
Phone:
Name:
Operator Class/Type:
Title:
Hours:
Phone:
Name:
Operator Class/Type:
Title:
Hours:
Phone:
Name:
Operator Class/Type:
Title:
Hours:
Phone:
3. Is any form of wastewater treatment (or changes to existing wastewater treatment) planned for this facility
within the next three years? Yes No
If yes, describe any changes in treatment or disposal methods planned or under construction for the wastewater discharge to the sanitary sewer and estimated completion dates.
4. Does the process wastewater treatment system effluent discharge to a surface waterbody? Yes No
If Yes: Does the facility have a permit to discharge the effluent directly to a waterbody?
Yes No If Yes: Permit # _____________________________________
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Section II.I - Non-Discharged Wastes
1. Are any waste liquids or sludges generated and not disposed of in the sanitary sewer system? Yes No
If no, skip the remainder of Section II.I.
If yes, list in the table below:
Waste Generated
Quantity (per year)
Disposal Method
Engine Oil Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid
Not sure of the quantity Not sure of the quantity Not sure of the quantity
Hauled off by a third party - Southwest Oil Hauled off by a third party - Southwest Oil Hauled off by a third party - Southwest Oil
2. If any facility wastes are sent to an off-site centralized waste treatment facility, identify the facility and the wastes that it receives.
3. If an outside firm removes any of the wastes, list the name, address, and permit number of all waste haulers:
Name
Address
Permit Number (if applicable)
Southwest Oil
7080 Highland Drive Morris, Illinois 60450
Not sure of the permit number or if they have a permit.
4. Have you been issued any federal, state, or local environmental permits? Yes No
If yes, list the permits:
5. Describe where and how waste liquids and sludges are stored prior to disposal.
The waste is stored in a drum and then hauled off by Southwest oil when contacted.
SECTION III - CLOSING CONFERENCE AND FOLLOW UP Closing Conference The EPA Region 5 Lead Inspector, Cheryl Burdett, held a closing conference with G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. at 10:15 AM CT on 11/19/2024. During the closing conference, EPA Region 5 Lead Inspector Cheryl Burdett restated the purpose of the inspection survey and explained that a copy of the final survey
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inspection checklist will be provided to G.F. Automotive Repair, Inc. EPA provided Mr. Ghdey with the EPA Small Business Handout. At the time of the inspection, EPA did not request any follow up documents. Communication Log EPA did not receive any additional information following the inspection.
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