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December 19, 2001
MR. KENNETH N. WINDLEY, JR., COUNTY MANAGER
DAVIE COUNTY
POST OFFICE BOX 1045
MOCKWILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27028
Permit No. WQ0010583 Emergency Approval
Davie County
Land Application of Residuals from the
—Treatment ent of Wastewater
Davie Coun�
Dear Mr. Windley:
On October 8, 2001, the Division of Water Quality (Division) received -a request from Synagro
Southeast, Inc. (Synagro) on Davie County's .(County) behalf regarding the above -referenced permit.
Specifically, Synagro described the County's current situation with respect to its residuals land application
program and requested the Division's consideration to approve acreage not presently permitted to receive
residuals by Permit No. WQ0010583, issued on February 29, 1996, for immediate use on an emergency basis
only.
It is the Division's understanding that this request for emergency approval has come about as the result
of several occurrences related to permitting. On January 15, 1999, the Division received an application in which
the County and the Town of Mocksville proposed to combine their respective residuals land application
programs. Several correspondences were exchanged between the Division and Synagro; however, over time and
due to many changes in responsible staff within the Division and Synagro, a final permit was never issued. At
this time, the County and the Town of Mocksville no longer desire to combine their residuals management
efforts, and separate permit renewal/major modification application packages have been or are planned to be
submitted to the Division for review and -issuance.
Because of the above -described events, all of the landowners whose properties were approved as part of
the County's residuals land application program have declined to continue their participation. The County now
has a digester full of residuals at the wastewater treatment plant that are in need of land application. In addition
to residuals that have been generated as a result of the daily operations at the plant, the County has entered into a
special order by consent (SOC) with the Division to perform a clean -out of one of the aeration basins at the plant
that has been used historically for residuals storage. Approximately 20 dry tons of residuals are currently being
stored in the digester, while another approximate 1,800 dry tons are stockpiled in the aeration basin.
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Synagro's request proposed three land application sites in Rowan County onto which the County's
residuals may be land applied until the renewed/modified permit is issued by the Division. This information is
summarized in the following table and on the attached maps:
Site No.
Owner / Operator
Total
Estimated
Comments
Acreage
Applicable
Acreage
NC-DC-3-1
Conley C. Fox / Ste'" -'Fox"' ` '
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47.0
Predominant soil series
Pacolet. Zero to eight percent
slopes. Used for fescue crop.
NC-DC-3-2
Conley C. Fox / Steve Fox
60.0
60.0
Predominant soil series
Pacolet. Zero to eight percent
slopes. Used for fescue crop.
NC-DC-3-3
Conley C. Fox / Steve Fox
81.2
81.1
Predominant soil series
Wickham. Zero to eight
percent slopes. Used for
fescue crop.
Total
1
223.7
188.I
Ms. Ellen Huffman of the Water Quality Section of the Division's Mooresville Regional Office
investigated each of the proposed land application sites and determined that they were all suitable for year-round
residuals land application. Representatives from the Division's Groundwater Section have provided
concurrence of Ms. Huffman's determination.
Under these very special circumstances, the Division will allow the commencement of emergency land
application activities on the above -listed land application sites. The activities shall be limited to the application
of up to 20 dry tons of residuals that need immediate removal from the digester and up to 1,800 dry tons of
residuals from the aeration basin at the County's wastewater treatment plant (i.e., NPDES Permit No.
NC0024872) and shall occur within 180 days of the date of this correspondence. Prior to the initiation of any
activities associated with the residuals stored in the aeration basin, these residuals shall first be sampled and
analyzed for a toxicity characteristics leaching_ procedure as well as corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity and
determined to be non -hazardous in accordance with 40 CFR Part 261. Also, these residuals shall be sampled
and analyzedparately from the residuals stored in the digester and shall be done so at a frequency of every 60
days as long as land application of these residuals occurs.
Note that all other conditions and limitations of Permit No. WQ0010583, issued on February 29, 1996,
including any additional buffers identified by Ms. Huffman during her September 28, 2001 site inspection shall
be valid and binding to these emergency land application activities. Please pay particular attention to Condition
I. L, which requires that notification of the appropriate local official and the county manager's office in Rowan
County occur prior to the initiation of the activities. It is also important to note that Condition VI. 7. of the
permit states that Division approval does not preclude the County from complying with any local, state, and
federal regulations that may be applicable to residuals land application. Finally, be aware that this approval is a
one-time occurrence in that Site Nos. NC-DC-3-1, NC-DC-3-2, and NC-DC-3-3 shall not receive additional
residuals once this approval expires unless a formal permit modification is sought from and approved by the
Division. The County is encouraged to renew its permit and to seek the Division's approval of additional
acreage for the subject residuals land application program as soon as possible.
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Shannon Mohr Thornburg
at [phone], extension 353.
Since y, %
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Davie County Health Department
Rowan County Health Department
Mr. Griff Cox, Synagro Southeast, Inc.
Ms. Chris Greene, Mooresville Regional Office -Groundwater Section
Mr. Abner Braddy, Winston-Salem Regional Office -Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office - Groundwater Section
Mr. Brian Wootton, Central Office - Groundwater Section
Mr. Brian L. Wrenn, Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Permit File WQ0010583

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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting DireATER QUALITY SECi FORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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December 19, 2001
MR. KENNETH N. WINDLEY, JR., COUNTY MANAGER
DAVIE COUNTY
POST OFFICE BOX 1045
MOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27028
Subject: Permit No. WQ0010583 Emergency Approval
Davie County
Land Application of Residuals from the
Treatment of Wastewater
Davie County
Dear Mr. Windley:
On October 8, 2001, the Division of Water Quality (Division) received a request from Synagro
Southeast, Inc. (Synagro) on Davie County's .(County) behalf regarding the above -referenced permit.
Specifically, Synagro described the County's current situation with respect to its residuals land application
program and requested the Division's consideration to approve acreage not presently permitted to receive
residuals by Permit No. WQ0010583, issued on February 29, 1996, for immediate use on an emergency basis
only.
It is the Division's understanding that this request for emergency approval has come about as the result
of several occurrences related to permitting. On January 15, 1999, the Division received an application in which
the County and the Town of Mocksville proposed to combine their respective residuals land application
programs. Several correspondences were exchanged between the Division and Synagro; however, over time and
due to many changes in responsible staff within the Division and Synagro, a final permit was never issued. At
this time, the County and the Town of Mocksville no longer desire to combine their residuals management
efforts, and separate permit renewal/major modification application packages have been or are planned to be
submitted to the Division for review and issuance.
Because of the above -described events, all of the landowners whose properties were approved as part of
the County's residuals land application program have declined to continue their participation. The County now
has a digester full of residuals at the wastewater treatment plant that are in need of land application. In addition
to residuals that have been generated as a result of the daily operations at the plant, the County has entered into a
special order by consent (SOC) with the Division to perform a clean -out of one of the aeration basins at the plant
that has been used historically for residuals storage. Approximately 20 dry tons of residuals are currently being
stored in the digester, while another approximate 1,800 dry tons are stockpiled in the aeration basin.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Synagro's request proposed three land application sites in Rowan County onto which the County's
residuals may be land applied until the renewed/modified permit is issued by the Division. This information is
summarized in the following table and on the attached maps:
Site No.
Owner / Operator
Total
Estimated
Comments
Acreage
Applicable
Acreage
NC-DC-3-1
Conley C. Fox / Steve'Fok '
-82.5 '
47.0
Predominant soil series
Pacolet. Zero to eight percent
slopes. Used for fescue crop.
NC-DC-3-2
Conley C. Fox / Steve Fox
60.0
60.0
Predominant soil series
Pacolet. Zero to eight percent
slopes. Used for fescue crop.
NC-DC-3-3
Conley C. Fox / Steve Fox
81.2
81.1
Predominant soil series
Wickham. Zero to eight
percent slopes. Used for
fescue crop.
Total
223.7
188.1
Ms. Ellen Huffman of the Water Quality Section of the Division's Mooresville Regional Office
investigated each of the proposed land application sites and determined that they were all suitable for year-round
residuals land application. Representatives from the Division's Groundwater Section have provided
concurrence of Ms. Huffman's determination.
Under these very special circumstances, the Division will allow the commencement of emergency land
application activities on the above -listed land application sites. The activities shall be limited to the application
of up to 20 dry tons of residuals that need immediate removal from the digester and up to 1,800 dry tons of
residuals from the aeration basin at the County's wastewater treatment plant (i.e., NPDES Permit No.
NC0024872) and shall occur within 180 days of the date of this correspondence. Prior to the initiation of any
activities associated with the residuals stored in the aeration basin, these residuals shall first be sampled and
analyzed for a toxicity characteristics leaching procedure as well as corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity and
determined to be non -hazardous in accordance with 40 CFR Part 261. Also, these residuals shall be sampled
and analyzed separately from the residuals stored in the digester and shall be done so at a frequency of every60
days as long as land application of these residuals occurs.
Note that all other conditions and limitations of Permit No. WQ0010583, issued on February 29, 1996,
including any additional buffers identified by Ms. Huffman during her September 28, 2001 site inspection shall
be valid and binding to these emergency land application activities. Please pay particular attention to Condition
I. 1., which requires that notification of the appropriate local official and the county manager's office in Rowan
County occur prior to the initiation of the activities. It is also important to note that Condition VI. 7. of the
permit states that Division approval does not preclude the County from complying with any local, state, and
federal regulations that may be applicable to residuals land application. Finally, be aware that this approval is a
one-time occurrence in that Site Nos. NC-DC-3-1, NC-DC-3-2, and NC-DC-3-3 shall not receive additional
residuals once this approval expires unless a formal permit modification is sought from and approved by the
Division. The County is encouraged to renew its permit and to seek the Division's approval of additional
acreage for the subject residuals land application program as soon as possible.

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Shannon Mohr Thornburg
at [phone], extension 353.
Since y,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Davie County Health Department
Rowan County Health Department
Mr. Griff Cox, Synagro Southeast, Inc.
Ms. Ellen Huffman, Mooresville Regional Office -Water Quality Section
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Mr. Abner Braddy, Winston-Salem Regional Office -Water Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office - Groundwater Section
Mr. Brian Wootton, Central Office - Groundwater Section
Mr. Brian L. Wrenn, Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Permit File WQ0010583

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October 5, 2001
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Attention: Mrs. Ellen Huffman
Nc DEPT. Or EPl"MONNIENT
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OCT 0 9 2001
Reference: REQUEST FOR ADDING UNPERMITTED SITES FOR EMERGENCY
USE
Davie County
Modification to existing permit WQ0010583
Dear Mrs. Huffman:
I have included the LARS information that you requested. I have only included pages 1-5 since it
was my understanding that you were seeking basic/ general information concerning the Davie
County operation. In addition I have also included a watershed application plus a corrected
application map. Please notify us immediately if you have any questions or comments. We
appreciate your help in this situation.
Sincerely,
S�ynaglro Southeast, Inc.
William J. Spivey
Tecluucal Services Manager
Teresa Ayers
Operations Director
Synagro Southeast, Inc.
6220-A Hackers Bend Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 ° Ph: [phone] • Fax: [phone] Toll Free: [phone]

Emergency land use
Davie County
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ001583
October 5, 2001
Attachment I- LARS information concerning the Davie County
Attachment II- Watershed application & corrected application map

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 2, 2001
Memo To:
Shannon Thornburg
From :
Rex Gleason
Prepared By:
Ellen Huffinan. I 1
Subject:
Emergency Use of Land
In Rowan County for
Davey County sludge disposal
Permit No. WQ0010583
Rowan County, NC
Per the request (received by the MRO on 9-28-01) for approval to utilize land in Rowan
County for the emergency disposal of sludge from the Cooleemee .vwtp, Ellen Huffman
conducted a site review of the land identified as NC-DC-3, fields 1,2, & 3 located in Rowan
County. Jeff Spivey with SYNAGRO accompanied Ms. Huffinan during the inspection. Regional
comments are provided below:
Field 1. 82.5 total acres, 47 net acres.
.A natural drainage feature of <'i: acre that was not noted on the application map has been
added. The lower acres on the site are excluded because they are in the 100-year flood
plain.
Field 2. 60 total acres, 60 net acres.
There is an area of <'/4 acre previously identified as seasonal/wet. A second soil boring
concludes that this area needs to be excluded during seasonal wet weather months. Also
noted is a large marsh/pond just south of the field that is naturally buffered by a tree line
> 100 feet. Although naturally buffered, great care should be taken when applying to the
area of the field that borders the marsh.
Field 3. 81.2 total acres, 8 1. 1 net acres.
A 25 foot buffer was added to a natural drainage area that follows the fence line/gate to
the lower third of the field.
These fields are slightly rolling with slopes less than 10%. They are very secluded (no
buildings of any kind can be seen from the fields) and are naturally buffered by tree lines. It is
recommended that the sites/fields be approved reflecting the regional office comments noted
above.

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SYNAGRO
A Residuals Management Company
September 28, 2001
North Carolina Department of Ew,,ironment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Attention: Mr. Rex Gleason
Reference: REQUEST FOR ADDING UNPERMITTED SITES FOR EMERGENCE'
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Davie County
Modification to existing permit WQ0010583�
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Dear Mr. Gleason:
Synagro Southeast, Inc. on behalf of Davie County is seeking unpermitted sites for emergency
use in Rowan County. Davie County and the Town of Mocksville had attempted to combine
their land application programs tinder one permit number (the original submission as in 1998,
additional land was added in Dec of 1999), upon review both parties have decided to forgo their
union and remain separate: There are several factors that have caused Synagro to make this
emergency approval request for Davie County. They are as follow:
Davie County and Mocksville sought to combine their programs under one permit number. The first
step in this process began with the submission of a combined modification that included all of the
pennitted land from both programs as well as the facilities involved in both programs. Several
correspondences were exchanged between the Division of Water Quality and Synagro. I have
included an attachment that will allow you to see the time frame involved in the modification
process.
Synagro Southeast, Inc.
6220-A Hackers Bend Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 • Pig: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Toll Free: [phone]

Emergency land use Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ001583
Davie County September 28, 2001
Due to the length of time involved, the submission of new land and the differing reviewers on
behalf of the Division of Water Quality and Syangro, the status of the pen -nit became unclear. In
addition, several of the property owners in the Davie County program declined to remain in the land
application program due to the length of time involved to obtain a pen -nit and other factors. The
result being that Davie County has no land on which to apply biosolids at this time. Their digester is
currently full and they are in need of land to apply biosolids on as soon as possible. Synagro has
also contracted with Davie County to perform a basin cleanout at their Cooleemee facility. The
basin cleanout is to be followed by an extensive construction process that is slated to begin this fall.
Synagro was planning on applying biosolids as well as the basin cleanout material on property in
Rowan County.
The Conley Fox site (NC-DC-3), is the area Synagro Southeast, Inc wishes to have approved for
emergency land application. The site review for the Conley Fox property (NC-DC-3) has not been
conducted but all of the permitting work involved in the submission process has been conducted.
Ellen Huffinan has indicated her willingness to conduct a site review as soon as possible to help
expedite this process. Synagro wishes to please all parties involved as we move forward with our
duties to our clients and to the state of North Carolina. Please notify us immediately if you have any
questions or comments. We appreciate your help in this situation.
Sincerely,
Synagro Southeast, Inc.
William J. Spivey
Technical Services Manager
Teresa Ayers
Operations Director

Emergency land use Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ001583
Davie County September 28, 2001
Time Line of Permit Submission
January 1999- application for the combination (modification) of both permits is submitted to the
Division of Water Quality by EWR. (no new land added)
April 1999- An additional information request is made by Joni Cardin to David Wanucha
concerning the combination of the two land application programs.
Dec 1999- Additional information requested is answered concerning the original submission of the
permit by David Wanucha. Extra land is added to the permit application process (ie Fred Barbie and
Conley Fox)
March 2000- Additional information request made on March 16, 2000. Additional information
request is answered on March 16U' and the new land is also included in the answer.
June 2000- Ground Water Division asks for additional information on some calculations and
property line buffers for the Conley Fox property.
October 2000- Martin Mabe answers the additional information request from June 2000.
January 2000- JR Joshi sends an email to Teresa Ayers concerning the combination of Mocksville
and Davie County programs. Teresa responds to JR's email, there is much confusion on both ends
due to the Davie County and Mocksville voicing concerns about combining programs.
June 2001- JR Joshi sends a conditional draft of the combined permit for Davie County and
Mocksville. JR indicates that additional time would be needed for the adding of the new sites in
question (ie Fred Barbie and Conley Fox). No response from Synagro to JR. The permit remains in
the draft form since Davie County and Mocksville have indicated that they now wish NOT to
combine programs.
September 2001- Synagro moves to solve the problem by asking for an emergency land application
request for Davie County and through submitting a renewal for both programs under separate permit
numbers.

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 2, 2001
Memo To: Shannon Thornburg
From: Rex Gleason
Prepared By: Ellen Huffman
Subject: EMERGENCY USE OF LAND
In Rowan County for
Davey County, permit WQ0010583
Rowan County, NC
Per the request (received by the MRO on 9-28-01) for the approval to utilize land
in Rowan County for the emergency disposal of sludge from the Cooleemee wwtp. Ellen
Huffinan conducted a site review of the land identified as NC-DC-3, fields 1,2, & 3
located in Rowan County. Jeff Spivey, with SYNAGRO, accompanied Ms. Huffinan
during the inspection. Regional comments are provided below.
Field 1. 82.5 total acres, 47 net acres.
A natural drainage feature of < % acre that was not noted on the application map
has been added. The lower acres on the site are excluded because they are in the
100-year flood plain.
Field 2. 60 total acres, 60 net acres.
There is an area of < 1/4 acre previously identified as seasonal/wet. A second soil
boring concludes that this area needs to be excluded during seasonal wet weather
months. Also noted is a large marsh/pond just south of the field that is naturally
buffered by a tree line > 100 feet. Although naturally buffered, great care should
be taken when applying to the area of the field that borders the marsh.
Field 3. 81.2 total acres, 8 1. 1 net acres.
A 25 foot buffer was added to a natural drainage area that follows the fence
line/gate to the lower third of the field.
These fields are slightly rolling with slopes less than 10%. They are very secluded
(no buildings of any kind can be seen from the fields) and are naturally buffered by tree
lines. It is recommended that the sites/fields be approved reflecting the regional office
comments noted above.

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Emergency land use
Davie County
Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ001583
September 28, 2001
Attachment I- Time line concerning the correspondence between EWR, Synagro Southeast and the
Division of Water Quality
Attachment II- Site infonnation from the Conley Fox property (NC-DC-3)

Attachment I

Attachment I

APPLICATION FOR A NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT
DA VIE COUNTY
LAND APPLICA TION OF BIOSOLIDS
ON FARMLAND A T A GRONOMIC RA TES
I. INTRODUCTION
Davie County is planning to expand their existing WWTP, and to land apply the
biosolids produced from this plant to farmland in Davie and Rowan Counties.
Approximately 400,000 gallons per year will need to be removed (2 events @
200,000 gallons each).
The County has chosen not to submit an analysis at this time since biosolids quality
will most likely be different than it is now once the. plant expansion is complete and
other dischargers come on line. It is anticipated that the biosolids will meet the
EPA's criteria for a Class B residual with respect to pathogens and one of the
vector attraction reduction options as defined in 40 CFR 503.
EWR has identified and evaluated 177.2 acres of cropland and pasture land in
Davie and Rowan Counties for use in this program. The farmers/landowners
(agreements enclosed) have agreed to have the biosolids applied to their land in
accordance with all state and federal regulations.
II. OUTLINE OF APPLICATION INFORMATION
A. GENERAL
This section contains general project information including the North Carolina
Form: LARS 6/94. The Spill Control Plan, and the longitude and latitude of each
site are in this section.
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B. SITES
This section contains information on the fields identified for biosolids applications:
topographic. maps, aerial photos.,, soil maps (if available), and a vicinity map. Also
included is information on the soil types, soils analyses, and hand auger boring
investigations. Detailed information on the soils is located in the SOILS section.
The completed NC-DEM Agreement for Land Application of Waste Sludge to
Private Lands can also be found in this section.
C. AGRONOMY
This section contains the Agronomist Report, including loading rate
recommendations for nutrients and dry tonnages/ac for particular crops produced at
each site.
D. SOILS
This section contains the Soil Scientist Report, including loading rate
recommendations for nutrients and dry tonnages/ac for particular soils found at
each site. A detailed description of each soil type existing on the sites is found in
this section, including profile descriptions. The information on the soils was
gathered from the "in process" Rowan County Soil Survey and the Davie County
Soil Survey and verified through field hand auger borings symbolized by an "x" on
the site maps.
III. OPERATIONS
A. PLANT SITE
Liquid biosolids will.be,pumped into sealed tank trailer and tractor units and
transported to the permitted sites.
B. FIELD
An EWR project manager will contact the farmer to schedule applications. Prior to
spreading operations, the project manager will flag the site according to the buffer
zones listed in the permit. While flagging the site, a suitable off-loading area will
be selected by an EWR project manager (i.e., away from sensitive areas like ponds,
drainage areas, homes, excessive slope) where the biosolid will be transferred from
an over -the -road tractor -tanker unit to a specialized diesel -engine -powered, rubber -
tired, industrial liquid manure spreader/truck. The spreader is equipped with a
hydraulic vacuum/pressure pump which sucks the liquid biosolid from the tanker
(6500-gallon) into the spreader vehicle equipped with a 3000-gallon tank. Once
the spreader tank is full, an alarm sounds to alert the operator to turn the pump off
and close the valve. The truck driver will then unhook the 6-inch quick -connect
hose from the spreader vehicle, taking care not to spill any liquid left inside the
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III. Operations Cont.
hose. A special stand has been fabricated which allows the driver to rest the end
of the -hose 3 feet off the ground.- This serves two purposes: 1) it keeps the
excess biosolids from running onto the ground while the driver waits for the
spreader vehicle to return for another load (since the tractor -tanker unit holds 6500
gallons, the spreader has to return for another.load from the same truck), and 2) it
reduces the risk of a serious back strain since the hose is heavy and awkward.
Once the second load has been removed form the tanker, the driver removes the
hose from the tanker and returns to the plant for another load. Depending on
availability, a specialized tractor -tanker unit which can transport and spread the
liquid biosolids may be utilized.
SURFACE APPLICATIONS
Surface applications occur on hay/pasture fields or on crop fields which
employ no -till management systems. The spreader surface applies an even
application of a liquid biosolid between 5,000 - 18,000 gallons/ac depending
on the amount of dry tons allowed by the permit and the percent solids of
the biosolid. Calibration of the spreader has been predetermined through a
procedure that involves adjustment of both the speed of the vehicle and size
of the rear pipe outlet. Once the spreader is full, the tank is pressurized by
the hydraulic vacuum/pressure pump. The operator conducts the spreading
operation by opening the rear valve, releasing the liquid under pressure onto
a splash plate which sprays a 10-foot-wide path. Care is taken to avoid
overlapping. Generally the operator begins at the back of a field working to
the front to avoid getting "painted into a corner." This continues until the
field is completed.
SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS
Subsurface applications usually occur on crop fields prior to planting a crop.
This operation involves knifing the liquid into the soil through 5 shanks, 30
inches apart, supported by a metal tool bar mounted on the back of the
spreader. 3-Inch flexible hoses are connected to the shanks with quick -
connects which carry the liquid from the pressurized tank. The tool bar is
hydraulically lowered to the desired elevation and is supported on each side
by air -filled rubber tires. As the tool bar is lowered, the shanks pierce the
soil to the selected depth (6 - 18 inches) and the liquid is injected. Five
smalr rows (5 inches wide and 30 inches apart) are left filled with the liquid.
As the spreader continues, the soil falls back to cover the trenches leaving
little to no evidence of the biosolid on the surface. The rate of application
(gals/ac) can be higher than surface applications because there is more soil
and surface area to absorb/dilute the biosolid. Injection rates can go as high
as 36,000 gal/ac depending on percent solids, soil conditions and/or
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III. Operations Cont.
allowable dry tons/ac. Hay and pasture fields with permanent grass cover
-are-not typically injected unless a special tool bar is used and the soil
conditions are ideal.
SURFACE WITH INCORPORATION
This type of operation occurs on crop fields prior to planting a crop or
sowing grass. The operation is the same as surface application as described
above but with one exception. After the biosolid is applied, a disc pulled by
a farm tractor turns the soil over, covering the biosolid and mixing it with the
soil to a depth of between 2 - 8 inches.
C. ACCESS CONTROL
Since the biosolids will be applied to private land, no trespassing is allowed on any
of the sites. Fencing is in place to allow for cattle rotations.
D. REPORTING
A report showing the date, dry tonnage, gallons, field numbers, acres and pounds
per acre applied of nutrients and metals will be generated for each application
event. Copies of these reports will be submitted to Davie County and the farm
operators. An annual report will be generated as required in the permit.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
_ . -... LAND APPLICATION OF RESIDUAL SOLIDS
This application is intended for residuals which will be regulated under 40 CFR Part 503
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name (please specify the name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
County of Davie
2. Print Owners or Signing Official's name and title (the person who is legally responsible for the facility and its compliance):
Bruce .Pratt (Director of Water Works)
3. Mailing address: P.O. Bx . 1045
City: Mnr-kSvi 1 1 e State: N. C . Zip: 27028
Telephone Number: ( 704 ) 634-5888
4. Application Date: February 1995
5. Fee Submitted: S 400.00 [The permit processing fee should be as specified in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5).]
6. Specify whether these residuals will be land applied to: x agricultural lands, forest, public contact sites,
reclamation sites; (Please be advised, if these residuals will be distributed for lawn or home garden use, the
application for the "DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUAL SOLIDS" should be completed rather than this application.)
7. If the alternative for residual disposal consists of "surface disposal" as defined under 40 CFR Part 503, please complete the
application titled "SURFACE DISPOSAL OF RESIDUAL SOLIDS. Please identify if there is any storage of residuals in
a surface impoundment or disposal thru landfilling. Explain:
N/A
8. For Class B Residuals (or Class A Residuals to be land applied on a dedicated site), please specify the number of acres on
which residual solids are to be land applied under the authority of this permit:
proposed in this application: 177.2 acres; total (current and proposed): 177.2 acres
9. County(ies) where residuals will be land applied: Davie County and Rowan County
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Application No. (will be completed by DEM):
2. Specify whether project is: x new; renewal*; modification
* For renewals, complete all sections included in the application, in addition, please submit updated cumulative loadings
for the ten (10) pollutants and updated owner's agreement for ta�ft site.
3. If this application is being submitted as a result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the existing permit
number N/A and its issue date
FORM: LARS 06194
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III. FACILITY INFORTNIATION (attach additional pages for additional sources of residuals):
1. Name of facility where residuals are generated or prepared: Davie County WWTP
2. Facility permit number: NCO024872 ; facility permit holder: Davi e (In- Wa i-.Pr wgt.am
3. Specify whether facility in Section 11I.1 is owned by:
federal; private;
state; x local government.
4. Specif), facility design flow: 1 . 5--
mgd; facility average daily flow:
300,000 mgd;
Type of residual storage: aerobic d i g e s t o r
Volume of residual storage: 200,000 a a l. ;
Length of residuals storage at facility: 180 days (the Division requires a minimum 30 days storage in units that
are separate from treatment system, i.e. not in clarifiers, aeration basins, etc.);
Maximum storage time of residuals between application events: 18 0 days.
Estimated volume of residuals: 60.0 (drytons/yr.); C 3 .5 / solids estimated
5. Are there any other storage facilities, other than the above, currently on site: Yes, x No.
If Yes, please identify:
6. Facility contact (person familiar with residuals preparation): Bruce Pratt
7. Facility contact's telephone number: ( 704 ) 6 3 4— 5 8 8 8
8. Location of treatment facility: N.C. State; R c)wa n County
9. Mailing address: P.O. Bx . 1045
Mocksville, N.C. 27028
10. Latitude: _350481231, Longitude: 8 0� 3.3 ' 3 8 "
11. Specify the source of the residuals: x treatment of domestic wastewater, treatment of industrial wastewater;
other (explain): N/A
Attach an explanation of either the treatment process, manufacturing process, or how the waste is generated. Provide full
and complete details of the entire process.
12. Does the facility which generates the residuals have an approved pretreatment program? x Yes; No.
This includes facilities which are classified as a "Class I" facility (any publicly owned treatment works required, under 40
CFR 403.8, to have an approved pretreatment program or any facility treating domestic sewage that is classified as "Class
I" by the appropriate federal of State authority)
IV-. RESIDUALS INFORMATION (attach additional pages for additional sources of residuals):
1. Information for Hazardous Waste (RCRA) Determination. The information requested on the limitations specified below
pertain only to those residuals that are generated from a municipal wastewater treatment facility with industrial contribution
or active pretreatment program and from any other treatment facility with wastewater sources that include industrial sources.
a. Are any of the residuals covered by this application listed in 40 CFR 261.31-261.33? Yes; x No. If Yes,
list the number(s):
b.. Do the residuals exhibit any of the four characteristics defined by 40 CFR 261.21-261.24? Yes; x No.
Attach laboratory results for the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure Analyses, Reactivity, Ignitability, and
Corrosivity for each residual.
Note: If the following constituent levels (as determined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure Analyses) are
exceeded in the residuals or if the pH of the residual is not within the range listed below, the residual is by
definition a Hazardous waste. Chemical analyses must be made to Minimum Detection Levels.
PPM PPM
Arsenic 5.0 Barium 100.0
Benzene 0.5 Cadmium 1.0
FORM: LARS 06/94 Page 2 of 18
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Carbon tetrachloride
0.5
Chlorobenzene
100.0
Chromium
5.0
m-Cresol
200.0
Cresol
200.0
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
7.5
1,1-Dichloroethylene
0.7
Endrin
0.02
Hexachlorobenzene
0.13
Hexachloroethane
3.0
Lindane
0.4
Methoxychlor
10.0
Nitrobenzene
2.0
Pyridine
5.0
Silver
5.0
Toxaphene
0.5
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol
400.0
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
1.0
pH (2:1 vol./wQ:
>2.0 s.u. - <12.5 s.u.
Chlordane
0.03
Chloroform
6.0
o-Cresol
200.0
p-Cresol
200.0
2,4-D
10.0
1,2-Dichloroedme
0.5
2,4-Dinitrotoluene
0.13
Heptachlor (and its hydroxide)
0.008
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene
0.5
Lead
5.0
Mercury
0.2
Methyl ethyl ketone
200.0
Pentachlorophenol
100.0
Selenium
1:0
Tetrachloroethylene
0.7
Trichloroethylene
0.5
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol
2.0
Vinyl chloride
0.2
NOTE: IF ANY OF THE RESIDUALS MEET THE DEFINITIONS OF A HAZARDOUS WASTE,
AS NOTED IN EITHER "A" OR "B" ABOVE, A PERMIT CANNOT BE ISSUED FOR
THAT RESIDUAL AND IT SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS
APPLICATION.
2. For each residual, please attach a complete chemical analysis of the material. This analysis must be comprehensive enough
to completely characterize the residual and must be based upon a review of the process that generates the material. If -the
facility that will generate the residual is not yet in operation, the characterization must be based on similar existing
facilities and projection based on the type of facility. The analysis must include a minimum of the following parameters
and any other known and suspected contaminants that are tributary to the system.
Arsenic
Molybdenum
Cadmium
Nickel
Chromium
Selenium
Copper
Zinc
Lead
Aluminum
Mercury
Ammonia -Nitrogen
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Potassium
Nitrate -Nitrite Nitrogen
Sodium
% Total Solids
TKN
PH
Plant Available Nitrogen
(by calculation) .
3. Wastewater residuals shall not be applied to the land if the concentration of any pollutant in the residuals exceeds the ceiling
concentrations specified in the table below. Specify the pollutant concentration of these residuals (attach lab analysis):
Pollutant
Pollutant Ceiling Concentration (mg/kg)
Dry Weight Basis
Pollutant Concentration (mg/kg)
Dry Weight Basis
Arsenic
75
Cadmium
85
Chromium
3000
Copper
4300
Lead
840
not available
-Mercury
57
Mol bdenum
75
Nickel
420
Selenium
100
Zinc
7500
FORM: LARS 06/94
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V . PATHOGEN AND VECTOR ATTRACTION REDUCTION INFORMATION (attach additional pages for
additional sources of residuals):
1. In accordance with 40 CFR Part 503, a residual can not be land applied if it does not meet one of the following alternatives
for Class B pathogen reduction.
B 1 Please specify a, bl, b2, b3, b4, b5 or c from below (submit all lab analysis, test results and calculations):
a. at least seven residuals samples should be collected at the time of use and analyzed for Fecal coliforms during each
monitoring period. The geometric mean of the densities of these samples will be calculated and should be less than
2,000,000 most probable number per gram of total dry solids, or less than 2,000,000 Colony Forming Units per gram
of total dry solids.
b. the residuals must be treated by one of the following "Process to Significantly Reduce Pathogens" (PSRP).
1. Aerobic Digestion - residuals are agitated with air or oxygen to maintain aerobic conditions for a mean cell
residence time and temperature between 40 days at 200 C and 60 days at 150 C.
2. Air. 'ng - residuals are dried on sand beds or on paved or basins for a minimum -of three months. During two of
the three months, the ambient average daily temperature is above Oo C.
3. Anaerobic Digestion - residuals are treated in the absence of air for a mean cell residence time and temperature
between 15 days at 350 C to 550 C and 60 days at 200 C.
4. Composting - using either the within -vessel, static aerated pile, or windrow composting methods, the temperature
of the residuals are raised to 400 C or higher for five days. For four hours during the five days, the temperature in
the compost pile exceeds 550 C.
5. Lime Stabilization - sufficient lime is added to the residuals to raise the pH of the residuals to 12 after two hours
of contact.
c. The residuals shall be treated by a process that is equivalent to a "Process to Significantly Reduce Pathogens" (PSRP),
as determined by the permitting authority, based on an evaluation of the recommendations provided by the Pathogen
Equivalency Committee.
2. In addition, when residuals are being land applied, at least one of the following vector attraction reduction requirements (a,
b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, or j) described below must be met.
d Specify the letter(s) of the vector attraction reduction requirement that.have been met (submit lab results, test
results and calculations). Any variation of the below must be described in full detail and attached.
a. Aerobic or Anaerobic Digestion - The mass of volatile solids are reduced by at least 38%. Volatile solids reduction is
measured between the residuals, prior to stabilization, and the residuals ready for use or disposal. This criterion should
be readily met by properly designed and operated anaerobic digestors, but not as readily met by aerobic digestors.
Treatment facilities with aerobic digestors may need to meet the vector attraction reduction requirement through 18c or
18d.
b. Anaerobic Digestion - If 38% volatile solids reduction cannot be achieved, vector attraction reduction can be
demonstrated by further digesting a portion of the previously digested residuals in a bench scale unit for an additional
40 days at 300 C to 370 C. If, at the end of the 40 days, the volatile solids are reduced by less than 17%, vector
attraction reduction is achieved.
c. Aerobic Digestion - If 38% volatile solids reduction cannot be achieved, vector attraction reduction can be demonstrated
by further digesting a portion of the previously digested residuals that have a solids content of 2% or less in a bench
scale unit for an additional 30 days at 200 C. If, at the end of the 30 days, the volatile solids are reduced by less than
15%, vector attraction reduction is achieved.
d. Aerobic Digestion - The specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR) shall be equal to or less than 1.5 milligrams of oxygen
per hour per gram of total dry solids at 200 C.
e. Aerobic Processes - The temperature of the residuals for at least 14 days shall be greater than 400 C. During this time,
the average temperature shall be greater than 450 C.
f. Alkaline Stabilization - The pH of the residuals is raised to 12 or higher by alkali addition and, without the addition of
more alkali, remains at 12 or higher for 2 hours and then at 11.5 or higher for an additional 22 hours
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g. Drvinc(stabilized solids) - The total solids of residuals that do not contain unstabilized solids, and which are generated
in a primary wastewater treatment process, shall be equal to or greater than 75%. Blending with other materials is not
allowed to achieve the total solids percentage.
h. Drying (unstabilized solids) - The total solids of residuals that contains unstabilized solids, and which are generated in a
primary wastewater treatment process, shall be equal to or greater than 90%. Blending with other materials is not
allowed to achieve the total solids percentage.
i. Injection - Liquid residuals are injected below the land surface, with no significant amount of residuals present on the
land surface after 1 hour, unless the residuals are Class A for pathogen reduction. In this case, the residuals shall be
injected within 8 hours after being discharged from the pathogen treatment process.
j. Inco=ration - Residuals that are surface land applied shall be incorporated into the soil within 6 hours of application,
unless the residuals are Class A for pathogen reduction. In this case, the residuals shall be incorporated within 8 hours
after discharge from the pathogen treatment process.
VI. RESIDUALS TRANSPORT AND APPLICATION:
1. How will the residuals be delivered to the application sites (leak proof trucks, etc.)?
Tractor —tanker units with sealed hatches and fittings
2. What type of equipment will be utilized for land application? Liquid. application vehicles
3. How will the application of the residual be controlled to ensure that there is proper distribution over the site?
Calibrated discharge during anni;(-atinn PyF-nt
4. Will the land application operation utilize a contractor who specializes in Residuals Management or will the permittee
management the program? x Contractor; Permittee. If a contractor is utilized, provide the name of the f=, a
contact, address, and telephone number: EWR
149 Yadkin Valle
Advance,N.C. 27006 contact: David Wanucha
VII. SITE EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDED LOADING RATES:
1. The following sites are to be used for land application under this permit application [please attach map(s),see La.]:
Application Area [acres] Maximum slope
Site No. County Owner/Lessee (excluding buffers) (in percent)
DC-1 Rowah Nelson White/Fred Barbie 121-2
nr ? Cow Creek Ranch/Joe Rezrienrbeck 56 R%
Note: If more than ten (10) sites are to be covered by this application, please attach a form listing all of the sites along
with the information listed below:
a. A vicinity map must be attached. This map must show the location of each site in relation to at least two
geographical references and major intersection (numbered roads, named streams/rivers, etc.).
FORM: LARS 06/94 Page 5 of 18

Attachment II

This form must be completed by the appropriate Regional Office and included with the
submission of the application package.
WILL BE SUBMITTED UPON RECEPIT FROM THE RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
In order to determine the classification of the watershed in which these land application activities will be
located, you are required to submit this form, with items 1 through 8 completed, to the appropriate Division of
Environmental Management Regional Water Quality Supervisor (see attached listing). At a minimum, you
must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which shows the
subject surface waters. You must identify the location of the facility and the closest downslope surface waters
(waters for which you are requesting the classification) on the submitted map copy. The application may not
be submitted until this form is completed and included with the submittal.
1. Applicant (please specify the name of the municipality, corporation, individual, or other):
Davie County
2. Name and Complete Address of Applicant:
Bruce Pratt, P. O. Box 1045
City: Mocksville State:
Telephone Number: [phone]
3. Project Name: Mocksville
NC
Zip: 27028
4. Volume of residuals to be land applied: 400,000 dry tons per year 60
5. Name of closest surface waters: fi'��� C reC V, ,� � }1 YG�iit1
6. County(s) where land application site is located: Rowan
7. Map name and date: C.�� eP (1 q G9
- = 8. Applicant Signature:
TO: REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where these land application activities
Will occur, as identified on the attached map segment:
Name of surface -waters:
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission):
Proposed Classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel: Date:
FORM: LARS 02/95 Page 9 of 18

DAVIE COUNTY
LAND APPLICATION FARM SITES
WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION
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Conley Fox
NC-DC-1-2
Rowan
Fourth Creek/ South Yadkin River
Cooleemee
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NC-DC-1-3
I Rowan
Fourth Creek
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SOIL SCIENTIST REPORT
Davie County/Town of Moclksville
Agricultural Use
Land Application of Biosolids
Introduction
The predominate soil types encountered on the proposed application sites as named by the United
States Department of Agriculture are: Cecil sandy clay loam, Pacolet sandy loam and Wickham fine
sandy loam.. Each of the above soil types are excellent soil types for biosolids applications --at
agronomic rates. These soils are upland type soils occurring on -slopes and ridges. They au well
drained sandy loams, clay loams and loams.
Agronomic Rate
The agronomic rate for biosolids applications is a rate and management practice that is designed to
provide the amount of nitrogen needed by a crop or vegetation to attain a desired yield while
minimizing the amount of nitrogen that will pass below the root zone of the crop or vegetation to the
ground water' . The agronomic rate will vary based on soil type, crop, soil temperature, soil
moisture, pH and organic matter content as well. Generally speaking, all soils in agronomic
production will benefit from biosolids applications; however, too much of a good thing can be
problematic. One built-in characteristic of biosolids is the fact that they are mostly organic in nature
and slowly release plant available forms of nitrogen into the soil through a process called
mineralization. This natural process aids in protection of water resources by releasing only small
amounts into the soil solution (depending on soil moisture, temperature and pH) over several
months, allowing the crops to utilize it throughout the growing season. By comparison, chemical
fertilizers contain formsof.nitrogen which are readily available and cannot be assimilated by plants
all at once increasing the chances of nitrate migration to groundwater. Another required
management practice to ensure environmental protection is at least a 10 meter buffer zone from
surface waters must be maintained on application sites regardless of the soil type.
A brief description of each soil is provided below. The information was derived from the Rowan
County Soil Surveys and verified through field investigations by advancing a hand auger to a depth
of 4 feet. The field hand auger borings are indicated on the site tax maps with x's. Descriptions of
the borings are provided on the enclosed site evaluation sheets. Soil samples were taken from each
field and the analyses are enclosed.
Soils
Cecil
The Cecil series is a well drained soil on upland ridges. The surface layer is reddish brown sandy
clay loam 10 inches thick. The subsoil is 46 inches thick. It is red clay in the upper part, and red
clay loam in the lower part. The underlying material to a depth of 62 inches is multicolored

saprolite that has a loam texture.
Permeability is moderate 0.6 - 2.0 inches per hour (upper 10 inches). Depth to bedrock and the
seasonal high water table is greater than 6 feet.
;Pacolet
The Pacolet series is a well drained soil and is located on narrow ridges and side slopes. The
surface layer is yellowish red sandy clay loam 7 inches thick. The subsoil is 29 inches thick. It is
red clay loam in the upper part, red clay in the middle part, and red sandy clay loam in the lower
part. The underlying material to a depth of 60 inches is red and yellowish red saprolite that has a
sandy loam texture.
Permeability is moderate 0.6 - 2.0 inches per hour (upper 7 inches). Depth to bedrock and the
water table is greater than 5 feet.
Wickham
The Wickham series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable soils on stream
terraces in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain and marine terraces in the Lower Coastal Plain
terraces. The soil formed in fluvial and marine sediments.
A typical profile consists of a dark brown (7.5YR 4/4) fine sandy loam to a depth of 6 inches.
The lower horizons consist of a reddish brown sandy clay loam that is of moderate medium
subangular blocky structure. Below that it is a yellowish red sandy clay loam of moderate
medium subangular blocky structure. At 50 inches it is a strong brown sandy loam of weak
medium subangular blocky structure.
Permeability is rapid at 2.0 — 6.0 inches per hour (upper '6 inches). Depth to bedrock and the
seasonal high water table is greater than 6 feet.
Summary
This project will provide valuable organic matter and nutrients to the proposed sites without creating
any negative public health or environmental impact. The organic nitrogen in the biosolids is less
likely to cause groundwater pollution than chemical nitrogen fertilizers because available forms of
nitrogen are mineralized slowly over time. All sites are suitable for biosolids applications at
agronomic rates,.,, J
David J. Wanucha
Soil Scientist in Training
L.
A Plain English Guide to the EPA Part 503 Biosolids Rule. USEPA. EPA/832/R-93/003,
September 1994.

SITE EVALUATION SHEET
Operator: Conley Fox
Field #: DC 3 - 1 Date: 10/29/1999
Predominate Soil Series: Pacolet series (boring 1)
Evidence of Seasonal High Water Table: None
Depth, Type of Restrictive Zone: None
Slope: 8 - 10%
Field Analysis of Soils
Depth Texture Structure Matrix Color Mottles Color
0-3"
sicl
9
2.5YR4/3
3-8"
cl
msbk
2.5Y R3/3
5YR6/8
8-48"
c
ssbk
10R4/8
Legend:
s - sand
Is -loamy sand
sl - sandy loam
scl - sandy clay loam
cl - clay loam
c - clay .
Type of Crop: Pasture/Hay
Comments: —
sil - silt loam
sicl - silty clay loam
g - granular
wsbk - weak subangular blocky
msbk - medium subangular blocky
ssbk - strong subangular blocky

SITE EVALUATION SHEET
Operator: Conley Fox
Field #: DC 3 - 1
Predominate Soil Series: Pacolet series (boring 2)
Evidence of Seasonal High Water Table: None
Depth, Type of Restrictive Zone: None
Slope: 8 - 10%
Field Analysis of Soils
Depth Texture Structure
Date: 10/29/1999
Matrix Color Mottles Color
0-3"
Is
9
2.5YR4/3
3-8"
scl
msbk
2.5YR4/6
5YR6/8
8-48"
c
ssbk
10R4/8
Legend:
s - sand
Is - loamy sand
sl - sandy loam
scl - sandy clay loam
cl - clay loam
c - clay
sil - silt loam
sicl - silty clay loam
g - granular
wsbk - weak subangular blocky
msbk - medium subangular blocky
ssbk - strong subangular blocky
Type of Crop: Pasture/Hay
Comments: Extreme SE part of field

SITE EVALUATION SHEET
Operator: Conley Fox
Field #: DC 3 - 1
Predominate Soil Series: Wickham series
Evidence of Seasonal High Water Table:
None
Date: 10/29/1999
Depth, Type of Restrictive Zone: None Slight redoxymorphic char:
Slope: 4%
Field Analysis of Soils
Depth Texture Structure Matrix Color Mottles Color
0-8"
sil
9
5YR3/3
8-12"
sicl
msbk
5YR6/6
5YR7/8
12-24"
cl
msbk
7.5YR7/8
7.5YR7/2 slight
Legend:
s - sand
Is - loamy sand
- sl - sandy loam
scl - sandy clay loam
cl - clay loam.
c - clay
Type of Crop: Pasture/Hay
Comments: --
sil - silt loam
sicl - silty clay loam
g - granular
wsbk - weak subangular blocky
msbk - medium subangular blocky
ssbk - strong subangular blocky

SOIL SCIENTIST CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that soil and site evaluations were conducted on the proposed application sites
by SYNAGRO. The soil and site evaluations consisted of hand auger borings of the soils on
the application sites, soil profile descriptions, collection of soil -fertility samples by standardsoil
sampling methods, location of property lines, location of residences, location of wells and
surface water features, identification of all required buffers areas, and generation of application
area maps.
Don H. DeSha, Jr., L.S.S. J 7
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