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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0001863_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190702ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality July 2, 2019 Mr. David Johnson, Utility Director via Email City of Mount Holly P.O. Box 406 Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120 Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection City of Mount Holly - Permit No.: WQ0001863 Land Application of Residuals Gaston County Dear Mr. Johnson: Maria Schutte of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) viewed an active land application event on June 241h, 2019. The MRO would like to thank Doug Shoudt (Mt. Holly WWTP and LA ORC) and Adam Brigman (Synagro LA Contractor) for their time during this site inspection and additional land review for the current permit renewal. Additional analytical data was requested and received by email from Adam Brigman on June 241h and 251h, 2019. Data, application site and vehicle appeared to meet program requirements at the time of inspection. Field conditions noted at time of inspection: Field ID # NC-CL-12-01 Y-yes N-no NE -not evaluated NA -not applicable Y Permit on site during application Y Spill plan on site Y Buffers adequate Y Cover crop specified in permit Y Site condition adequate N Documented exceedances of PAN limits N Signs of runoff / ponding Y Rain gauge on site during application Y Signage posted Y Current Residuals Analyses (PVAR, Metals, etc.) Are there any limiting slopes on fields? Y 10 % for surface application NA 18% for subsurface application Odors present: Odors were NOT detected. Vectors present: Flies and other insects were present, but appeared unrelated to land application. Comments: Mt. Holly contracts with Synagro for land application, but maintains the residuals program in- house. Mr. Shoudt was present to conduct Mt. Holly's internal land application inspection and remained on -site for closer view of application and flagging, while MRO staff and Mr. Brigman proceeded to review setbacks to existing Lincoln and Gaston County sites as part of this permit's renewal. Mr. Brigman was reminded to investigate Seasonal High Water Table at all field sites, while area wet -weather patterns prevail. NORTH CAROHNA � D E QNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 o.namremor �w.c�giuuei� /`� 704.663.1699 You will receive separate communication related to the renewal application. Please address renewal specific questions to the DWR assigned permit writer, ranveer.katyal(a)-ncdenr.gov. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by phone (704- 235-2184) or email (maria.schutte(cb-ncdenr.gov) with questions. Sincerely, EA DocuSigned by: #-.uw N P:" F161 F969AMUAI.. Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment: WQ00018631nspection Report. CC: Doug Shoudt, WWTP & LA ORC, City of Mount Holly (email) Adam Brigman, Synagro (email)