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School of Agriculture and Life s i r
WONEWEEMEMENEMONW-
Department of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering
Box 7625, Raleigh, NC 27695-7625
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM A, R. Rubin, Extens'lon Spr,,,cLajjst
Bi p. gical and Agricultuv'al Enqineering
SUBJECT R(-',port of 'Investigat-Lon
. t.t.acb ,d w s a COPY Of the. t ep or t, for t p-e land application of
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Cooperative Extenskm tt' r°)x itr Agriculture and [tome Pconornics 'azrnd N.(."e State 1Trrtve>r°sptues„ 100 Counties and U. S, L)e tirttartmt cwfAgric"ultu e

SITE INVESTIGATION ADDENDUM
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA
The town of Hickory, North Carolina is currently permitted to land treat
sludge on several locations throughout Catawba County, North Carolina.
Additional sites have been investigated for purposes of land treatment and the
purpose of this report is to describe the conditions encountered on to of
the additional sites. 'In addition, recur unnendations regarding the application
of sludge and appropriate loadings will be made. This report is considered an
addendum to the report previously submitted.
SITE INVESTIGATION
Site Locations
Four additional sites were investigated for 'purposes of sludge treatment.
These 4 sites include: 1) a farm located approximately I mile from the Henry
Fork Plant, 2) a farm south and east of the plant henceforth labeled Finger
Farm, 3) the airport property, and 4) Alexander County farms.
imosmnah
The four additional sites investigated for purposes of land treatment
were typical of the piedmont physiogeographic providence of the state. The
slope is gentle on all sites and the maximuta slope did not appear to exceed
10%. The first site investigated appeared to have the most severe slope
problem and slope did not appear to exceed any maximums whicb can easily
tolerate sludge application. In general, the maximum slope encountered on
most .its was no more than 5 or 6% and topography should pose little or no
limitation to the operation of these land treatment facilities.

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Soils
The soils on all sites appeared to be very well drained upland soils
typical of the piedmont. The predominant soil encountered on all sites
appeared to be a Cecil/Pacolet-like clay loam or an Appling-like an clay
loam. The airport property was drastically disturbed land and a soil profile
description for the airport property is really unnecessary. The soils
encountered on the natural sites are very similar to those reported in the
original, soil sampling program and for that reagon soil profile descriptions
for those soils are not 'included in this report arid questions concerning soil
profile descriptions can be referred to the original, report.
Additional soil sampling was accomplished on the four sites and a portion
of the data was provided by the town of Hickory. Site 1, that located nearest
the plant, however, had not been sampled at the time of the investigation and
sampling was accomplished to determine the physical and chemical properties of'
that soil. Soil testing included determination of soil pH, acidity, exchange
capacity and nutrient status. In general, the soil testing indicated that
each site should receive between .5 and 1.5 tons of lime per acre per year.
This should be accomplished prior to receiving any sludge. Additional
potassium (between 30 and 50 pounds per acre per year) should also be added to
ensure balanced nutrient loadings are placed on the site. The potassium
should be added at the same time. as the lime since both constituents move
slowly into the soil. The chemical testing indicated that the exchange
capacity in the nabs_ it was well above the 5 milliequivalents per hundred
gram category; however, the exchange capacity in the topsoil was generally
in the 3 to 5 milliequivalents per hundred gram range and for this reason
conservative sludge loadings would be recommended. The metal loadings onto

Soil pH and supplemental potassium hould be adjusted prier to the
application f any sludgeon any site. These amendments should be added a
recommended in the soil test. The recommendations are summarized in the table
below.
Table , 1. Selected sail characteristics and supplement recommendations,
Hickory, NC
SITE H RECOMMENDED LIME RECOMMENDEDCEO
2 5.2 1.5-" 2.
5.4 /AC / 50 L
5.1. 1.1 T/Ate " 0 /AC 7
Conclusion
These land treatment sites appear to be well suited as receiver sites for
the town of Hickory. Supplemental site investigations will be accomplished
during a subsequent visit to Hickory and a second addendum will be filed. ld
Metal, the land area available for sludge application for the town of Hickory
should well exceed the laced area required for the assimilation of all of the
onstituents encountered in the sludge. The laced application operation; for
the town of Hickory will prove to be a very viable land treatment alternative
and very coat effective in the long run

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Public utilities Department
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September 4 9
86
North Carolina, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development
ttna Mr. Thurman Horne
Post Office 'Box 950
Mooresville, North Carolina
Sheaf Mr. Horne:
In response to your letter of August 21, 1986, concerning
disposal: of sludge on Site (Sherrill Property), are making`
the following report.
City personnel met with Mr. Frank Post of O, Inc.
sludge haulers for the City, of Hickory, and Pointed out the
violations ions which were occurring. n response to this eat ng,
Mr. Poet mat with operators of the sludge spreading equipment to
correct thmatter. Attached you will find a written, response
from AM CO, Inc. which we fees will correct any future problems.
Should more information be needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
C
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;. err Twiggs,
Public Utilities Director
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cc: B. Cary McGee, City Manager
r. Frank Foot, AMSCO, Inc.

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August . 1986
Tau _ gar
Div. of Env. Man.
P. 0. Box 950
Mooresville, 11
Subject: City of Hickory, Buffer one Violation
Dear Mr. pare
The attached e o and verbal communications have been
implemented.
PM3CO sincerely apbligizesfor the oPerstor error
if edditional corrective actions are required, please
contact this office.
Sincerely *ours
s R
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August4. ',
Mr. Jerr,7 "wIg
Public Utilities Director
it of Hickory
"':ickory, N .
Subject: D.T.4. Letter August 1
Lena Applicstion ioncc--plipnce
Dear Mrs Twigg8,
Enclosed is the letter to our Project 'Flanager Find tie
corrective actions to be taken to ensure test this il tion
of the rermit does not happen again.
We sincerely Pooligize that this t ne of i)er for error
has occurred.
If ;you have any questions, please calf
Sincerely yours
President.,

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To: Gregg "Matthews
From:F. H. Post
.subject Buffer Zone Viol,ations, City ef Hickory,
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On or about August 1 , 1986, field onerations where inspected
by Mr. Thu ,erg Tiorne, pp i Li,-% . ",lor sv LL e 1-. am r* o investigation
the Blitr operator had applied sludge within the 100 foot
biiffer zone,of the property line of the Sherrill
The following procedures will be implemented immediately:
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1 . Prior to all lard application activities YOU will
contact the land owner or farm anger and physically
walk over or drive over the fields to identify pr aert
lines, e ls, houses, and Press the t require buffer
areas.
You andthe field operator will then inspect the field
and buffer areas will be identified.
. Red flags will be. placed to indicate the proper buffer
zone areas,
f these Drocedures are not implemented accordingly, further
her'
actions will be taker.

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State of NoCarolina
Departmentof Naturali nd Community Development
Mooresville l Office
James Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 21, 1986
Mr. Jerry i s, Public Utilities Director
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Caro
lina
Subject: Notice of Noncompliance "
City; of Hickory
Sludge Land Application/Disposal,
Permit No. 10k2
Catawba County, N. C.
Dear Mr. is:
An inspection of the City's land application procedures was made on August
13 and 15, 1986 at Site No. d (Sherrill Property) by Mt.. Thurman borne of this
office. This inspection was made in response to a complaint received by this
office.
As a result of this inspection, it was observed that the City was in
violation of condition No. 14 of the subject permit by failing to maintain a
minimum buffer of 100 feet to adjacent lando er's property lines. Mr. Horne
observed that sludge was applied immediately adjacent to a property line which
separates the Sherrill property from the property of Mr. Kenneth lass.
All other aspects of the application program that were observed during the
investigation appeared to be in conformity with permit requirements.
It is requested that you submit a written response by no later than September
S, 1986 indicating your intent to take appropriate action to prevent future
violations of the permit requirements. In responding please direct your
correspondence to the attention. of Mr. Thurman Horne, Natural Resources and
Community Development, post office Box 950, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115.
Please be advised that violations of the subject permit are subject to
possible enforcement action pursuant to NCGS 1 1 21 .6 including assessment of
civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.
919 North 1n Sueft, Po' Box 930, &'oWftv't1C, NC, 811 0 * 'f 4
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Art . Equal unity Affirmative

. Jerry
August 21, 1986
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr..
Thurman Horne or me at 4663-1699.
Sincerely,
Ronald L. McMillan
Regional Supervisor
cc r Gary McGee
Catawba :County Health Department
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Ir. Dennis Ramsey
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a4emen Divisio-,j has conc:,,;ded
that we "Is 1-ittle Acres are POt
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zrt Sheppard- a spAess
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from four wells and four.""�
unsaf e levels 0 f org anize rn 3 L�rl a',
%ad heten
water that ..
The well high
found to contain a
origirtallY
level of an inorganx substance
,was again and found to be
tested
of Shepoard said the we"'
, j6 fv�I a Nj,%tthews w2s,
belonging -_
after the second
considered safe
test.
'Me environmental division had
done tests to detertruile whether
there was any ground water con-
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taraination
froln the National starch and
Chemical plant on Cedar Springs
Road.
-The bottom line is there's no
evidence, to link the wells w'th ti"e
Sheppard sate:.
chemical plant,"
He said ",te water cNtal-
sitight traces of azi Orgallic
which he
substance called pyrene,
described as a coal derivative, He
said L1114t arnouilt Nems no. I Ursa f E -
arid' t�jat p.yrene ,as
that cc�jji, occur naur­­
water
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read�ng of the 7 —
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Organic gu4stance
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3oesz. wells
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ztill being tested
BY Din Kos's sites, he said,
Sheppard said last week C-e
The state Division of Er- natural Movement of Water rnad'c-
vironmenta, %fanagemenL is sEll, It unlike!,y that the conjar.,11natior
a.
L Little Acres came testing salr!'Dles from we!j t� at 10 Irorn Na-
- of f CaMD ruled Ljt*Ie Acres Traiie� Park t nal S�zrch. but the state has not
;re ore,well wa's founa to Sheppard setts' I Id he expected tl--
Road Wh ed that on,
be CuOn'-Llrnirated ]as* weei;
Rowan County Health Dej�,-,
bu, sailitari an Paula
rnaragemen�, Herior saiLf Tuesdav that s,,e 1,�c�
said Water sarnp it -
't's rahe
bt,'ng ',Ested in tle state !nborLcort-
heard romune Moe bout *
Tuesday. wells at I tt!e �A :Arms,
He
7he er,,--WoPmentai managerner-, said resuits of -,he teFts al Is= tested eight wells las*, WoUld be sent 10 the Mooresviiie W, �' :
regio,nai office of the Department eek and got a,, extrernely high
acid reading for one sample.
of INaftral Resources and r-Om- Rowever. or, retesting the
munity Development, well, tne
that ate pH reading.
,vironmen- which measures acidity and
Shep'pard said the er state found
.tal workers have tried to de- alkalinity, was in th
terrnsne the kinds of chemicals range, e normal
,that have been made at Natio
nal The initial P14 reading was 1.9.
-Starch and Chemical Co. on Cedar The normal oH reading is in the 6
.-Springs Road to determine or 7 range.' The lower the pff
'Whether any of the wells contai
traces. Nreading, the higher the acidity.
-o match has been made, Sheppard said 'the reading rnust -he said.
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have corne from -a freak sample­
pard said the division's
'Office'. _n improper testing. He said he E forcement and Emre�g_ Or i�ew of o nother high -acid read,
-ency Response had toennotified ida�l
and was wor kin on the case, It's
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axon an emergencv,­ Last Mondav, the Mooresvifle
-,e "_d sv,vla Ma"hews
-"t, it's sermz�,-, enouar�l fo,netifi
said" bu
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an '0 "fit involved in i,L ansafe organic .5ubstance and ad -
He Faid :he enforcemern offis�e vised her not to drink- �t, Sf�e saij AA-o;-`ZS on �Cases sUch as ;sasotiae� Tuesdav that, she had pot 'A
01 or chemical spi!1s, j� h ea r d�
am! anvthiaa razor'- since a stat.4`i,
o t:, e n f,
The soh',d and haza.rd�[:uz Wfarker caflfd to tell '-Zr he
Ptit goinc tr -esl the %ve;". next door,
AM,sion of :,�,e staie Depar-,"Menl �)f S­
Jiuman Resources 81s, not 'rinkingg water froM
;
-nntiffled he saidWe
Sa,
*ha! Ray Paradiowsj�, pjan_ 1.1_
MR d
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l Sturc-, said haisz e f, F:
a,, -vorkerS
,sampleF, 0M the cher �arrinated ;vazer
rical plan,, He said th4, r "'W
Site He snid the Compary damn,­s
ro, hazarrious waste i ae
:- ais r-4(-,,njng
< and -­uIj ze C,"eiivereld
Ir­,vaste
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DIVISION CP ENVIRONMENTAL ' AC ENT
July 3, ld
M O Nl TO: lee Fleming
`fir 4-,7
FROM: Dick Peace
THROUGH: Rex Gleason JUL 1
PREPAREDBY. Thurman Horne
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QUALITY
SUBJECT: Unpermitted Sludge Disposal SECTION
City of Hickory
Catawba County
As per ;your request, the staff of the MR0 have reviewed the history of
Hickory's unpermitted sludge disposal practices and offer this memorandum an
attached correspondence, etc., to summarize the events that have transpired..
As can be seen from review of the:: "Chronological FileSummary" there have
been numerous incidences, dating back to July 14, 1980, of illegal sludge disposal
practices. There have been at bast three 3 letters sent to the City advising
them that this activity requires' a permit. There have been at least as many
""warnings" by telephone.
The MR0 has tried' to work with theCity to obtain a land application permit,
but this has: been a frustrating experience. The Cite has-been aware of permitting
requirements for several years but did not make application for permit uatil.early
this year(application received January 23, 1984). Upon receiving this application,
the Permits & Engineering Unit advised the City of deficiencies in the permit
application documents* Since that time, there have been several telephone calls
by the P & R Unit ; (Arthur Hagstrdm) and the '' it (Thurman an Horne) to the City (eft.
Jerry I i.ggs) trying to get the City to submit the required additional information.
Only recently has it appeared that our message has finally gotten through. After-
this. latest ;incidence of unpermitted sludge disposal '(as referenced in the newspaper
article in question) and our subsequent warnings by telephone and by letter, it
appears that the City realizes that we can not tolerate any future such incidences.
It appears that. the City has now submitted all of the requested additional information
(received in Raleigh June a' 1r} to allow completion c_ f processing
ssin their permit
application
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'fie City has stressed That it urgentlyneeds a permi
t and we are r.x.n their
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application our priority attention, even though, as we have expressed to the City,
they have essentially brought this dilemma on themselves through their procrastination,,
In the interim we have advised the City to ,seek permission from:.. the County landfill
to dispose of sludge there.
If You have any questions or need any additional information, please advise.

CITY OF HICKORY'S SLUDGE DISPOSAL
CHRONOLOGICAL FILE SUMMARY
June 25, 1984
Letter from. Rex Gleason to the Public Utilities Director
acknowledging continued unpermitted land application of
sludge. The Director was advised to cease such practices
immediately. This letter also requested additional
information required to complete the application ,cation for a
permit to -dispose of sludge by land application.
Letter from Rex Gleason to Mr.. ,Jake A. Sion requesting
that he cease the transport and disposal of the sludge
from the City of Hickory; until a permit had been acquired
by the City.
June 21, 1984
Complaint investigation (by Mike parker) concerning sludge
disposal can land belonging to Dr. dart.,- In a phone call Gene ,
Haynes with the City of Hickory said he would see that this
was stopped.
June g, 1934
Complaint investigation by MikeParker) concerning disposal
of sludgebyland application on Dr. Hart's property. Through
telephone conversation with Dwight Wilson, with the City of
Newton it was learned that the sludge was being hauled from
the City .of Hickory Wastewater Treatment Plants
January ` 3, 1984
Application for sludge land. application permit received.
July 27, 1983
Complaint investigation (by Larry Coble) concerning land
application of sludge. The investigation found a large pile
of sludge in a pasture belonging to Mr. Merritt Smith. fir.
Smith planned to apply the sludge to his pasture. Mr. Terry
Twi gs of the City of Hickory stated that the City would not
haul anymore sludge to Mr. Smith.
July 5, 1983
Letter from Rex Gleason to fir-. .Jerry Twiggs, public Utilities
Director for the City of Hickory, stating that, land applicatio
of sludge without a. permit is a violation of, applicable
Regulations. The letter recommended that City not dispose of
sludge in this mannea. any .longer until a permit had been
obtained.
April 19, 1982
Letter from Rex Gleason to the Director of Public Utilities
for the City of Hickory acknowledging the illegal ;disposal (i
sludge without a permit it by the City of Hickory. "The letter
advised that the City of Hickory apply for a permit to dispose
of sludge by Land application,. An application for such a,
permit was included with the letter.

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esou rans & C"Aprvirnunitv Development
Jarnes B. Hunt„ Jr., Governor James A, Surnmers, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENIVIRON"REINTAL MANAGEMENT
Jere 25, 1984
CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. .Jerry Twiggs
Public Utilities Director
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, N. C. 28603
Subject: Warning letter'
Urpe „ i tied Land Application of Sludge
City of Hickory
Catawba County, N. C.
Dear fit. igs
On ,June 5, 1984, and June 11, 1984, this Office received complaints concerning
land application ofHickory's wastewater treatment pant sludge on two sates:
the Hart property and the Wilfong property. Investigations on Tune 8, 1984, and
June 11, 1984, revealed that sludge had been land applied on the Wilfong property
located at the corner of State Road 2019 gat FordRoad) and State Road 0
Wil.fan Road). You were notified and advised that any land application -of sludge
tout a permit is illegal and,should be ceased immediately.
This Office received an additional complaint on ,June 20, 984, concerning
disposal of sludge on the property owned by Dr.Hart located on state Road 2029
(Hog Hill Road) The complaint vas investigated on .luxe 21, 1984. This investigation
revealed that sludge had been disposed of on the Hart property.
You :are been alerted that the disposai of wastewater treatment plat sludge
by land application requires a permit froi the Division of En i one enta.i
Manta ette (letter to you dated April 19, 1982) . You have also been advised that
land ap7ltcaticn,,,g ,,. ar a r treatment, plant sludge "xm:s`..ts..a,.ut a ',,`".�ex:`m.a.::`"t .:%oa:,d. the:
Divisica of Environmental ental anage ent is a violation of N. Q General Statute
I43-Z•..33 (letter to von dated jul 5, 1983) You are also r� de that
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viclatr.ca.s of thin nature are subject to civil penalties of up in !10,000 per dal
per 7iolation.
:..Lie to continuing violations of N. C. General Statute 14-2 M5 b - ( 9), you are
again advised that land application of :Mudge without a permit is illegal and
should cease immediately.
ediatel,,. s Office will have no alternative than to reccmmend
enforcement action if any future violations occur.
r. Jake e i " on has also been advised tha.t`. the transporting and disposal of
the sludge in such a manner -is illegal and should be: ceased immediately.
You are also re indod that additional information is needed in order to rocess
pour- application:. nor a -permit fo'r land application of -sludge, =a:ti.. h was recel."v e
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June 25, 1984
January 23, 1984. You were notified that additional information was necessary in
a letter dated February 3, 1984, from Mr, H. Dale Crisp. These items have not yet
been answered satisfactorily. Numerous telephone calls from this Office zo you and
from the Raleigh Office to you have taken place since the February 3, 1984 letter
to you, but the necessary information has not yet been received. If you still have
questions in regards to the permit application, please contact either Mr. Thurman
Horne of this Of f ice at 1704) 663-1699 or Mr. Arthur Hagstrom of the Raleigh Off ice
at [phone]. k
Again, you are reminded that until such time as you apply for and receive a
permit for the land application of sludge, all such land application of sludge is
illegal and should be ceased immediately. If not, appropriate 'enforcement action
will be recommended.
if you should have any questions, please contact either Mr. Hike Parker, Ms.
Tana Fryer, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
ORM-IHNAL SIGNIED BY
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
cc: Mr. Mike Parker Water QuaIK7 Regional Engineer
Mr. Jake SigmDn
Catawba County Health Department

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jarnes B, Hunt,, Jr., Governor James A. Surrar�^ers, Secretary
IN y At
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CERTIVIEDI
Mr. ..sake A. Sig on
acute 1 Ear: 488
Newton, N. C. E8653
Subject: Warning getter
Unpermitted pared Appination of Sludge
City of Hickory
Catawba County, N . C.
Dear Mr. St.gcn
It has been brought to the attention of this Office that you have been
transporting sludge from the City of Hickory's wastewater treatment facilities
and land applying the sludge. You should be aware that this constitutes trans-
porting and disposal of wastewater treatment sludge. Since neither you or the.
City has a permit for the land application of Hickory's sludge, you are in iolation
of A C. General Statute 1-E1.5.1{ .; 1t is requested that you immediately cease
the transport and disposal of the sludge from the City of Hickory until such time
as the City has received the necessary land application permit.
Please be advised that: continued:violations of the aforementioned Statute are
subject to possible enforcement action including the assessment of civil penalties
at up to $10,000 per day per violation.
It ycu should have any guasticns regarding this please du not hesitate to
contact h . Aike Parker, Ms. Tana Fryer or me ate 704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. Z.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
cc: Catawba jounty Health Department
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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
Jarnes B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor Joseph W. Grirnsley, Secretary
DIVISIO14 OF ENVIRONMENTAL �,,MAGE MENT
July 29, 1983
Ms. A -Lice Spencer
Route 4, Box 21
Conover, T7. C. 28613
Subject* Complaint Investigation
Merritt Smith Property
Carawba County, N,. C.
Dear Ms. Spencer:
Attached is a copy of the Report of Investigation regarding the subject
complaint. The Report should be self- xpl to ; however, if you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Larry D. Coble or me.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
Attachment
cc: Mr. Jerry Twiggs
Catawba County Health, Department
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NORTH KROLINA XPARTMEN7 OF NATURAL RESOURCE"> AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF&VIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTe.
WASTEWATR*NA GEMENT
POST OFFICE BOX 950
MOORESVILLE,,NOPT? CAROL IA 28115
RENOR7 OF
PLACE VISITED m
DATE
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PERSONS CONTACTED 'mr. Merritt Smi
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REASON FOR VISIT investigate C M laint
COPIES TO: Mr. Jerry Twiggs
Catawba County He4lth Department
REPORT: On July 27, 1983, this Office received a complaiht from Ms. Alice Spencer
of Route 4, Box 21, Conover, N. C. The complaint concerned odors from 4ludge being
applied to pasture land. The aludge was from the City of Hickory's at ate
treatment Kant and the pasture land belonged to Mr. Merritt Smith.
- On july 28, 1983, W. Smith was 0ntacted and an investigation was conducted
of the pasture land. It was noted that a rather large pile of dryed sludge was
located in *ha` center of the pasture across from W. Smith's house. Mr. Smith statc
zhar he pianne! to ioad the sludge into a manure spreader and apply it to his
pasture. it appearei :hat no sludge had been on this site for some rime. Mr. Sminh
indicatel zhat none had been hauied for 6-2 weeks. Adequate buffers appeared to hav
been left betasen the sludge pile and any surface waters. it is expected that therf
will be no impact on any nearby streams.
Upon return to the -MG, Mr. Jerry Twiggs, Director of Kilities for the Cit,m-
of Hickory, was contacted and the problem explained to him. nr. Two ggs was verr!
concerned about the problem. He stated that no sludge had been taken to Mr. Smith'E-
property for at least several months. He al.80 stated that the City would not haul
anymore to Mr. Smith and if the sludge on site was creating a serious problem the,. -
City would remove the sludge for disposal in the landfill.
Is is recomnended if the problem continues, that is. Spencer contact this
Office and our 'itaf f .ail i contact the City to remove the sludge; otnerwise, no
murthe"® action is recommended or this time—,

Mr. Jerry Tviggs
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It has been brtjuqht to the attention of the staff of thi s 0"Itca that the
City of Hickory lsludge
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tablewells,, water i tics, application-. rates and
disoosal procedures.
Upon receipt of VIA completed applitations and the engioes.ring report-*,
Officethis 7 i.
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Mr. ex Gleason
N. C. �1. of Natural Resource dj .unity Development
91.9 North Main Street;
Mooresville, North Carolina 811f
Dear lmr. Gleason„
We have received a complaint from fir. Gary pope on the City of
Hickory for discharging sludge onto a pasture owned by . Clyde Bolick
in the Bethlehem i.ty. His property is located on State Road 1149.
Following a telephone conversation with Mr. D. Frank Olive with the
Division of Health Services and Mr. Robert Apple, Solid and Hazardous
Waste Sanitarian, I was notified to contact your, nffi+ e and inform you
of this site.
If we can be of farther assistance, please tall.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX 950
ORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF Complaint Investigation
PLACE VISITED Mr. Ralph Pollard Residence DATE July 10, 1980
ADDRESS 3445 15th Avenue, S. W., Hickory, N. C. RIVER BASIN Catawba
TIME SPENT
BY WHOM Thurman Horne
PERSONS CONTACTED Mr. Ra'lph Pollard
REASON EON VISIT Complaint of odor coming from sludge being dumped by the City
of Hickory onto adjacent property.
COPIES TO: Mr, Ralph Pollard
REPO
Investigation revealed that on two occasions around the latter part of
June, sludge from the Hickory Wastewater Treatment Plant had been spread on
a garden owned by Mr. Tom, y Barnard. Mr. Pollard explained that at the time,
the weather was hot and humid and the associated odors were a nuisance.
Since that time, the sludge had been plowed under and several rains had
he i Ped to dui his h the odor to what Mr. Pol I and felt was a tot erabl e I eves .
It appears, from talking to Mr. Pollard, that this is the first time this
has happened and that if it does not occur again, the problem will be solved.
I discussed this matter with Mr. Jerry Twiggs, "its. of Hickory, and Mr.
Twiggs has agreed to refrain from spreading any sludge in this area.

DIVISIOX OF EAVIRONME3TAL
July 14, 1980
It. Ralph Pollard
3445 15th Avenue, S .
Hickory, North CarolinaI
subject: Cospilint, Investigation
CatawbaCounty
Dear Mr. Pollard;
for your reviews is�a copy of my investigotion report. I
you bave anyquestions or if you need our,assistance. please call.
Si
EThurman Horne
Permits rl
Attachment
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uc Rp= James . Hunt, Jr., Governor
dames A. Summers, Secretary
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October '1 , 1984
Mr. Jerry 'T i s
Director of Public Utilities
Oily of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
Subject:: hickory ;Sludge Application Site
Permit No. 15P1
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. igs:
This Letter is to confirm the conversation, on September 28, 1984,
between you and r. Monty Payne of this Office, ice, regarding problems noted at:
the City's sludge application sites.
The problems noted by fir, Payne were: Mauser Fa — Livestock is grazing
in the pastured where the: sludge is being, applied, dry sludge is being piled
up instead of being spread. Boman Farm lode is being applied too close
to the stream and livestock is allowed to graze where the sludge is being applied.
Please have the above problems corrected as soon as possible, Also, these
Pe It vi€lat ons may, be 'added to the enforcement recommendation pending against
the City. If these violations continue to occur, your Permit to land apply
sludge at these sites may also be revoked.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact Mr. Payne or me
Sincerely,
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P. Rex Gleason, P. P.
Water Quality Regional:- Engineer
cc: Catawba County Health Department
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DIVISION OF ENVIRMIENTAL MNIAGEMENT
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Dear
We acknowledge receipt of the following documents f:w 19
uft=i.t application , IN
ngineering plans
p clfic_ tlon
Your project has been assigned to r �,, _ � .. for a detailed
engineering revises. All project documents ai will be reviewed with respect to the
proposed wastewater facilities. , This review will not commit this Division to,
approving n. an ion of these treatment facilities or increase of floe ate in
the future,.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you vill, be advised, f the recommendations
and comments of this Division. You will also be informed of any matter which needs
to be resolved
Our revises are c d led based on receipt date; of complete informations. The
it tus checked below are ueed d before your project can be reviewed.
-,-_permit application (copies enclosed)
engineering pinns signed and sealed b
sp cifi.atio
--other s.ditld
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The above checked info
your aplicdtl n package wi
Division's "A
is needed by
If you have any questions, please call the revieu
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
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CAMLINA ENVIRONMFNTAL MXNAGE.#,MNTCOMMISSION
A?ARTMNT OF NATURAL SOURCEAND COMMUTY ;DEVELOPMENET
pppppp-
zlemen:
to accordance with the provisions of Article11 of Oiapter I""a , General Statutes
of North Carolina aa amended, application is hereby made by Public utilities
(Name of board, individual
or others)
of the in the county
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�.l1axe, town. Ita�j district or edtablishment)
of to the North Carolina Envireumatal Management
(Locatlon of;ptdt
Commission, p tt of Natural Resources and Commmity Development for the approval of
the accoupanying plans, specifications, and other data submitted herewith touting the
M
Sal
and for da "Permit" for the distcrge o
(, dtrtxnl t herwastes)
from the fie=v Fork Plant and the Rxtheast Plant
(severs, pretreatment facilities, treatment plan
serving :to
of It .p It , ttt .tutlon or industry, etc.)(Naze- of treatment plant)
or ground waters, tributary to
at
(Nam of ter course)
ZLOIM�ion Of trearment plant)
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b
�. -• ..prepared,by
iu
tt
(Address)
It is eatimatedthat treatmut works will provide adequate to capacity to serve the
-". for a pled of 2 years, at
Vhich e it is estimated the average daily sewage or waste flow, will not exceed
S .. It is furtherexpected that the treatment works will affect overall
reductions In pollution d follows: . . .. -day 200 C , suspended algid
total. lids , cal n bacteria , d t terials* The coat of the
proposed nt is eatizated to ere , punping atatna
treatment plant , other The worms will be completed on or before
l a
The applicutt hereby agrees that the propowid corks will be constni tsd in strict accordance with the approved puns and
specifications or subwquently approved changn th r in and further agrees to place its operation under the rue of a competent
pawn and to mamtm and operatt the plant acowding to the btst acetpted practice and in accordance `th the pians and
spoHfications appmved by the Conivession,
Sutter.
City of Hickcry
Mailing
Hickon,,,

Mr., err y Twiggs
'Attachment
February 3, 1984
1. Provide scaled site topo maps for the disposal areas in question. Show
where sludge is to be applied, property lines, potable water wells, surface
waters, and site access. (Where is site in relation to WWTP's?)
2. Submit an E.P. toxicity analysis and indicate ift—cif -sludges.
3. Indicate, specifically, how sludge will be applied. at equipment will
be used, bow site cover will be harvested and when.
4. Note buffer zones on the application site map. We recommend the following:
a. wells - 100 ft. d. property lines 100 ft.
b. surface water - 100 fte, right of ways 50 ft.
c. residences - 100 ft. f. drainage ways 50 ft.
5. Indicate exactly how much land will be used.
6. Is the application area in a flood plain?
7. How is sludge stored during inclement weather?
8. Is the land owned by the City? If not we require that you submit a letter
of acceptance from the land owner or a copy of the land use agreement. k
copy and an example agreement is enclosed.

Januax-
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I'ORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL AGE T'COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Gentlemen:
In accordance with;the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 1, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, application is hereby made by Public Utilities nt
of board,�iudividual
or others
f the City of Hi:c oxT in the county
(l- of city, village, town, sanitary district or establishment)
of Catawba to the North Carolina Environmental Management
(Location of proect
Commission, Department of Natural sources and Community; Development for the approval; of
the accompanying plans, specifications, and other data submitted herewith covering the
of t
and for a "Permit" for the discharge of sludge
(savage, industrial waste or other wastes)
from the HenryFork Plant and NbrtLeg_tst__P11ant
(severs, pretreatment facilities, or treatment plant)
serving City of Hickory into
(Name of municipality,insiituti or industry, etc.) (Name of treatment Plant)
or ground waters, tributary to
at
(N water course
(Location of treatment plant)
e plans for the proposed works ks have been prepared by Cit of Hickory
iaider 'Firm)
of Pa 0. Box 33, Hickory, N. C.
28603
(Address)
t is estimated that treatment works will provide adequate capacity to serve the
City of ! t for a period of 2 years, at
which time it is estimated the average daily sewage or waste flow will not exceed
gallons. it is further expected that the treatment works will affect overall
reductions in pollution as follows: .O.D. ( -day , suspended solids LL
total solids ', coliform bacteria and toxic materials*. The cost of the
proposed works is estimated to be: wers pumping station
treatment plant , other The works will be completed on or before
lg
The applicant hereby agrees that the proposed works will be constructed in strict accordance with the approved plans and
specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees to piece its operation under the care of a competent
person and to maintain and operate the plant according -to the best accepted practice and in accordance with the plans and
specifications approved by the Commission.
Signature. '` r
Title: Public tilities Director
P. 0 398
Mailing Address:
Hickon, N : C, 28603
*Specify percentage reduction for each toxic substance, using additional sheet, if necessary,

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do hereby certify that
Llly appeared before . this day and acknowledged
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;his h day, of july 1

N. C. DIVISION P ENVIROtMiNTAL MANAGEMENTSTANDARD,
AGRELHENT FOR THE,LAND APPLICATION
OF dASTE SLUDGE ON PRIVATE LAND
NAME PW1P: Henry ForkWASTEWATER TREATMENT
OWNERP P: Ci t Of Hi�
LOCATIONOF ' : d ad just siouth of, llick6ry
TYPE,OF SLUDGE iq i
I FARM NO.
FIELD
LOCATION,OF LAND Six nii1essoutheast of Henry ork Plant
OWNER OF PROPERTY b t Mamer
LESSEE OF PPP °it tit
LAND USE OR CROPPING PATTERNS Permanent Pasture
,INTENDEDSS OR DISPOSITION OF CROPS site will not be harvested
The under i ne land owner or his `represertative,hereby permits the,
hereinafter referred to as the Per ittee, to apply s I u-­dg e from the
Wastdt4aier Treatment Plant Upon the land at the 1oQ&U0--n;—hdwn
as,described in the attached doeuments in accordance with the restrictions, s ipnl
Lions and exceptions shown belong. The landowner or his representative rcteivds,,i
consideration, fall use of the nutrient valu6 of the applied sludge while the, Pe ittee'e
eeeies in consideration, the useof the and described above! for the disposal -of
digested sludge. This agreement shall remain in effect for an initial period o . ,
e rs. Following the initial
10 year period, this e reeme nt' shell remain in effect from one year to the next year,
until; cancelled as stipulated below. The undersigned land owner or his representative -
and the Permittee agree to abide with the following restrictions and stipulationsn�ntil
such'time Ass written notification,' given nicety days in' 'advance, modifies, or dame s : .
this agreement.
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CITY OF HICKORY
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.CUR 4ATED PUBLICUTILITIES DEPARTMENT
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1, Shown on topo mp is where sludge will be applied, property lines,
wells, surface water, drainage,d location of residences,
2. Sludge will be hauled by tanker truck at the rate of 3,5,00 gallon
per truck load and dispersed, site will not be harvested.
. Sludge is stored in drying beds&
4. d to be used 5V acres,
5. Henry Fork Wastewater Treatmnt Plant location is les southeast
of site.
HICKORY,

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March 27, 19 5
Mr. Th rmon Horn
N. C a Department Environmental
Management
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Hickory Land Application Persia
Dear Mr. Horne.;
The approximate acreage available for sludge application
at each of the
proposed sites included in the January 30, 1985 permit
applications for the
City of Hickory is presented below. This acreage does
not include the areas
within the various buffer zones.
Name of Pro em pro ssssate As~ea �A�re
1.. Hickory Airport (Landfill Area)
40
2. Raley/Reeves (Alexander Co.)
9.9
s Ro an (Alexander Co.)
31
4 Finger (Catawba Co.)
C
5 Griffin (Catawba Co.)15.
5-. Hart (Catawba Co.)
8
. Sherrill/Scherche Fars (Catawba Co.)
g
TOTAL
341.
If there are any questions, or if further information
is required, please
contact see.
Yours vary truly,
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CHARL S E. SHUE, P.E.
CGS/ c :s

CITY OF HICKORY
Public Utilities iti wrt ar t
CERTIFIED
April. 27, 1987 �M S�'
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Mr. Thurman Horne
NC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND COMMUNITY ELO
C Box 950
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Dear Mr.Horne:
SUBJECT: Permit #10587R2
This is to advise you of the measures taken by the City o
Hickory to correct actions taken by the City of Hickory haulers,
as el.l as, our contract 'haulers wh e resulted n a violation of
our permit.
In investigating why our drivers were applying l d in an
improper area, I found that they were following the instructions
of the property owner. They were advised that the property
owner r could not approve areas for sludge disposal which were no
n the permit. After talking with the property owner her and
advising him of the violation, I do not think this will occur
again.
We ;r moved all the grass within the non--p rinitt d area; the
area was then raked into ;ridges which ch were vacuumed up with
city truck. The material was thew taken to our landfill for
proper disposal. A sample was taken from the well and the
results how d be known by April 30th.
We have contracted a local farm supply dealer to apply lime
to the area.
T additional information is needed or should you have any
questions concerning the above, please advise.
Sincerely,
. any Twiggs
Public Utilities Director
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Fayetteville Wilmington
Winston-Salem
DIVISION OR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Date: April 29, 197
`"RAND"UM
T Rory McMillan , Regional Supervisor
FROM: Kent Wiggins, Coordinator
Enforcement & Emergency Response
SUBJECT: Document Review and Recommendation
Case Name:
Case Number: EMC WQ 84-14 Act II
County: Rowan
Attached please find a request for a Special Order by Consent.
The real.e of the regional office lee In the preparation of this document
is outlived in the 7(b) procedures manual.
Please draft an SOC document including an attachment reflecting
all limits and current monitoring frequencies using the manual as
guide
The document, accompanied by a regional dhee 4' � n staff
report including n recommendations, should be submit � }to ' s office
as soon as possible.
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f you have any questions please call me at 91733 3.
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Document 'hype: Addition" . Instructions.
Per Mr. Benton's-request,please
C process a . . soon''as possible.

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dy`y%%' SSALISBURY'.,4''.'�, iP vt: ,:.i ' �'md a.�84J 100.
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WA TER
IRESOURCES
City of Salisbury
April 17, 1987,q
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Mr. R. Paul N11m � ° r
Director s ��t,r�� E." , ..
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 27687 APR 91 8
Raleigh, NC 27611
,
Dear Mr. Wilms:
I air writing to advise you of the status of Spe i l Order,by Consent
CMC WQ 84-14 A (NPDES # NCCU C 4) which outlines permit conditions for the
City of Salisbury's Grants Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. While
the city has made progress in meeting the terns of the S. O� C , we were not
able to meet the March 17, 1987 deadline for awarding of construction contracts
for upgrading the plant. Authorization to construct > as not received until
after April 10, 1987 (copy attached). The project has now been let out for
bids with the bid opening scheduled for May C, 1 7� We are not certain at
this time how this will affect the date of completion of construction on this
project. Please be assured that we intend to complete this project in a timely
manner as soon as possible after the award of contract.
1 apologize for the lateness of this notice of non-compliance. Please
call either myself or Public Utilities and Engineering Director, Colin Vest if we
may be; of assistance in this or other matters of mutual concern.
Sincerely,
SALISBURY WATER RESOURCES
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C. Kelly Patton
Superintendent
c: David Treme
Cohn Fast
Peirson and Whitman (Marshall Staten)
Mooresville Regional Office
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Past Office Box 479 SaUsbu N.C. 28144

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Will
S. -Romas Rhodes, Semto April 10, 1987 Director
Mr. David Treme, City manager
City Hof Salisbury
P.O. Box 479
Salisbury, EC 28144
SUBJECT: Permit No. NCO023844
Authorization to Construct
City of Salisbury
Grants Creek Wastewater
Treatment Improvements
EPA Project No. C370408-04
Dear Mr. Treme.
The final plans and specifications for the subject project have been
reviewed and found to be satisfactory.
Authorization is hereby granted for the construction of modifications
to the Grants Creek wastewater treatment facility to provide a total
treatment capacity of 7.5 MGD to consist of the addition of an influent
flow splitter box, repair of the existing primary treatment system
consisting of removal and replacement of the existing mechanical equip-
ment, the installation of a new primary treatment system to parallel
the existing system consisting of new dual mechanical bar screens
and new dual grit removal units, a four (4) bay influent screw pump
station equipped with three (3) screws each rated at 5 f=, a new influent
parshall flume, a 90 foot diameter secondary clarifier, additional
chlorine contact tank volume, an enclosed sulfur dioxide dechlorination
unit, cascade post aeration, a new return sludge pump station with
three (3) submersible non -clog 1,040 gpm return sludge pumps and one
(1) 100 gpm submersible non -clog sludge wasting pump, a new effluent
parshall flume, and an effluent sampler.
pt)nution Prrienrion PaYs
PO fk)x 27687, Ralcigj), Noni-i Camlina 27611,7687 'relephone 919-733-7015
An Equal Opportunity Affimiative Artion Ernpky�cr

Do not proceed with construction until the Authorization -to -Award
package, EEO, and MBE documentation/certification have been reviewed, and
you are in receipt of our approval if Federal Funding Is desired for
project construction.
The permittee shall employ an actively State certified wastewater
treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater
treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a valid State certificate of
the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. When a new chief
operator must be obtained to be in responsible charge of the new facilities,
it is required that this be done by the time the construction of the facili-
ties is 50% completed.
This Authorization -to -Construct is issued in accordance with Part III,
Paragraph C of NPDES Permit No. NCO023844 issued December 19, 1985,
and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities
are constructed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and
supporting documents; and are in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Permit No. NCO023844,
The permittee shall obtain a sludge analysis and a sludge E.P. toxicity
analysis; and obtain approval of these analyses from the Division of
Health Services, Solid Waste Management Branch prior to the disposal of
any sludge from the new wastewater treatment plant. Copies of the
analyses, supporting documents, and approvals shall be submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management's Water Quality Section and the
Regional Office.
During the construction of the proposed additions/nodifications,
the permittee shall continue to properly maintain and operate the
existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times, and in such
manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the
*APES Permit.
You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in
accordance with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and,
Ehen cable, the North Carolina Dam Safety Act. In addition, the
specifications must clearly state what the contractors responsibilities
shall be in complying with these acts.
The selling or free distribution of wet, dried, composted sludge or
sludge -like materials from wastewater facilities without prior review and
approval by this Division is illegal.
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one (1) set of final approved plans and specifications Is to be
forwarded to, yOd, one l) set to the Environmental protection Agency (EPA),
and two ( sets to the Corps of Engineers.
f you have any questions or need additional information, please contact
Mr. Sill Hoffman, telephone number 919/ 3-6900.
Sincerely,
Paull Wilms
cc: Rowan County Health Department
Pe it on and Whitman
Mooresville regional Office
Walter D. Taft
Arthur Mouberr `
W. S. Hoffman
Bobby Blow
Cecil Madden, Jr.
Carmine Forcinito
Brenda Chesson
EPA
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SALISBURY
WA TER
OURCES
City of Sal isbury
April 17, 1987
Mr. R. Paul Wilms
Director
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 7687
Raleigh,; NC 27611
Dear Mr. Wilms;
I am writing to advise you of the stags of Special Order by Consent
EC WQ 84-1 D (NPDES # N002388 which outlines permit conditions for the
City of Salisbury's Grants Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Runt. While
the city has made progress in meeting the terms of the S. 0. C.,'we were not
able to meet the March 17, 187 deadline for awarding of construction contracts
for upgrading the plant; Authorization to construct was not received until
after April 10, 1987 (copy attached). The project has now been let out for
bids with the bid opening scheduled for May C, 1987. We are not certain a
this time how this will affect the date of completion of construction on this
project; Please be assured that we intend to complete this project in a timely
manner as soon as possible after the award of contract
I apologize for the lateness of this notice of non-compliance. Please
call either myself or Public Utilities and Engineering Director, John Vest if we
may be of assistance in this or other natters of 'mutual concern.
Sincerely,
SAL..IS URY WATERRESOURCES
ei ,y Patton
Superintendent
. �Tq. OF NATURE"
AND
cc: David Treme C (0Q1),1n N1,ry Dn
John Vest
Pei rson and Whitman (Marshall Statdn) p2,11 1987
Mooresville Regional Office
Post Office Box 479 Salisbury, N.C. 28144

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MAY " 1003 State of North Carotin
Dart
f Natural Resources and Community v l ra nt
Division of Environmental n ment
12 North Salisbury Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor May 16, 1988 It a Wilms
S. Thomas es, r Director
Mr. W. .Jerry Twiggs, Director of Public Utilities
City of Hickory
P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
St311CT: Amendment to Permit No 10587103
City of Hickory
Land Application of Sludge
Catawba County
Dear Mr. T i s
In accordance with a letter dated May 13, 1988, we are amending Permtt
No. 105 7R3 to delete the A.L. them arnerproperty from Condition No. 32.
This Hermit amendment does not alter` any other;conditions or l tmitnions
specified in Permit No. 10587R3, If you bave any questions or need addi t. i onm l
information, please contact Ms.' Babette McKem4e, telephone [phone], ext
546. _
Sincerely,
R. l'aaal Wilms
cc: C tawb a County Health Deprartment
gcataresvi l lei Regional Supervisor
Dennis R. Ramsey
scn Inc
AM/Is
pollutlor" Pretcrtion fig:,
RO Box 27687 Raleigh NDrth C.arohna 37611 76" Telephone 919�733.7M5
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ment of Natural
,
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr®, Governor James A. Summers, Secretary'
DIVISION OF F' I ONMEN AL MANAGEME
July I6 1984
Mr. Dan Hudson
Route I, Box 6'
Vile C. 28168
Subject: Complaint Investigation,
Sludge Disposal - :fir.; Hama Property
Catawba County, N. C.
Dear Mr.Hudson:
This _letter is to confirm the investigation of your complaint;can June
1984 ;and June 21, 1984.
Attached please find one (1) copy of the 'subject complaint investigation
report
The report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions
or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Tana D.
Fryer, Mr. Mike Parker, or ea We appreciate your assistance and concern in
this mattes.
an
leason, P. F.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
Attachment
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Mooreavifle Regional Office PC Box 950, 919 North Main Street, mooresvii1e, N C 28115-09 0 "%lephonc, 704/6 3-t599

PF7N0,P','-HCAROLINA DEPARTMENT Or; NA URA" RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY EE ELOPMENT
DIVISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANA"GrEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX 950
EEC" OF Complaint investigation
Hart Property June ,
1984
' I DATE June 21, 1984
ADDRESS R 029; Vale, N. C. RIVER Catawba
By WHOMi e Parker TIME_&V
EMI hours
PERSONS CONTACTED Tom purling; Jake i on, Terry, Twiggy s, Dwight Wilson, Ce;ne Haynes
REASON FOR VISIT To investigate complaint of: disposal of sludge
COPIES TO: Mr, Tom Spurling
bcc Mr. Dan Hudson
Mr. Harald gdronce
REPORT: on June 5, 1984, this Office received a complaint through Mr. Tom Spurling of the
Catawba County Health Department regarding; the disposal of sludge on Dr. Hart"s
property allegedly by ;;the City of Newton's trucks. The complainant complained of odor
and of spillage on the road. Mr. Dwight Wilson with ' the City of Newton was contacted
by telephone by Mr. Larry Coble of this Office concerning this matter. Mr. Wilson
informed ter. Coble that the sludge as being hauled from the City of , Hickory's wastewater
treatment facilities.
Mr. Jerry Twi.ggs with the City of Hickory was also contacted, He was rem n ed
that land application without a permit is illegal and should be ceased immediately.
Can June g, 1984, Mr. Mike Parker of this Office investigated. At that time, no
evidence of sludge disposal: was found
Can June 20, 1984, this Office received an additional complaint concerning; the lend
application of sludge ;on Dr. Hart's property, The complainant said that he had
observed two loads of sludge being hauled the previous day, June 19, 1984. He
complained of the land: application of sludge and of the odor. He gave more specific
directions to the site. Can June 21, 1984, Mr. lie Parker investigated the second
complaint and discovered that sludge had indeed been disposed of on the Hart
property.
Mr. Tw ,ggs could not be contacted, but Mr. Gene Haynes with the City of Hickory

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was notified. He said he would stop the land application of sludge without a permit.
In a warning letter dated June 25, 1984, Mr. Jerry Twiggs was reminded that the
land application of sludge without a permit is illegal and should be ceased immediately.
Mr. Twiggs, was also informed that this Office would have no alternative than to
recommend enforcement action should future violations occur.
During an investigation of land application of sludge at a different site, it was
determined that trucks belonging to Sigmon Brothers Dairy were responsible for the
transport and land application of the sludge and not the City of Newton's trucks.
Mr. Jake Sigmon has been notified in a warning letter dated June 25, 1984, that land
application of sludge is illegal and that he should immediately cease the transport
and disposal of sludge until such time as the City of Hickory has received the
necessary land application permit.

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North Department Natural
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James rat,Jr., rN ." . Secretary
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL KkNAGEMIENT
llrand Mrs. Jay
Wilfo-t-ig
outr..'. 1, t Box 387
Newton, N. 8658
Subject:
Complaint Investigation
Sltadge Disposal on WilfongProperty
Catawba County, ''. C.
Dear Mr. and sirs.
Wilf n :
This letter
i:: to confirm the investigation of your complaint an June 11,
r
1.8 a
Attached please
find a copy of the subject complaint investigation report.
The report
should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions
or need any further
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Tana D.
Fryer, Mr... Nike
Parker, or me. We appreciate your assistance and concern in
this matter.
Sincerely,
a
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Wa`Ler Quality Regional. Engineer
Attachment
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MooresvHle hiE tgbnal Office
F` 0 Box 950,919 Nwth Mwn Street, Pa oor. vifle N G. 2 t 0,95,'"cskF phone 70 4/66, 9
An Equaf OpX)rarirrrrit} Affirmative f�'f,a;7loyer-

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF KIATURAt, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PIANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX E
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLCAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF orapla;int invest ati n
PLACE VISITED WilfongProperty DATE June 11, 1984
ADDRESS Sly 2019 and SR 020 Catawba
BY WHOMMike Parker
TIME SPENT hours
PERSONS CONTACTED Mr. 'Tom Sperling, Mr. & Mrs. day Wilfon , fir. .ferry Twiggs, fir. Jake
Si Mori
REASON FOR VISIT To investigate complaint of disposal of sludge
COPIES TO: Mr. Teem Spurlirn , Catawba County Health Department
r. mike barker
r. &' ors. lay Wilfong
REPORT n dune ll, 1. S , this Office received a complaint through Mr. Tom Spurling of
the Catawba County Health Department regarding the disposal of sludge on the Charles,
Wilfong property, and of the odor -associated' with the sludge.
n dune 11, 1984, r. Mike parker of this Office investigated. Mr. Parker's
investigation revealed that sludge from the City of Hickory's wastewater facilities
was being lance applied on the Wilfong property located at the corner of SR 2019
(Rocky Ford Road) and SR 2020 ( ilfon Road).
r Jerry i s with the City of Hickory was also contacted. He was reminded
that land application without a permit is illegal and should be ceased immediately.
Sigmon Brother's Dairy was responsible for the transport and disposal of wastewater
treatment plant sludge. Mr. Jake 'Sigmon with Si on Brothers Dairy was notified that
the land; application of sludge without a permit is illegal and the transport and
application of the sludge should be ceased
Both Mr. Twiggs and fir. "Si m n were notified by latter to immediately cease the
land application of sludge until such time as the City of Hickory has received the
necessary land application permit.
A follow-up investigation revealed the sludge had been turned under. firs. .Tarr
Wilfong was contacted, and she was satisfied with the result.

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources & Commun'ty Development
« u James , Hunt, Jr., Governor Jam asr r rt + °
DIVISION OF ENVIRTIMENTAL �ADAGE`114ENT
October 16 1984
Mr. ferry Twiggs
Public Utilities Director
Cite of Hickon,.
w
Pot Office Box 398
Hickory, Hart"h Carolina 2860
E proposed Pump, n11haul of Wastewater
from Caldwell Industrial Service, Inc.
Dear Mr. Twiggs:
In your letter of September 24, 1984, you asked for our advice in considering
Caldwell Industrial Service's request to haul 500 S d of truck washing water
to a point tributary to the HenryForkWastewater Treatment Plant
review of our files indicates that this facility Is In compliance with
permit effluent limitations and has sufficient hydraulic capacity to dccom date:
this flow. Considering these factors and considering that this is wash at r
from the exterior washing only of Caldwell's trucks, this Office would have
no objection to the proposal.
However, you should be aware that the City of Hickory -is still responsible
for operating the wastewater treatment plant in compliance with the ter ;
and Limitations of the pernAt and: this letter should by no means be construed
as relieving the City from that responsibility.
If you have any questions, please cull Thurman Horne or :see $ 7041663-ld g
Sincerely, ;
i
D. Rex Gleason
dater Quality Regional Engineer
CC: Mr. W. Ronald Haynes, 1'. E.
N C'
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CITY OF HICKORY
m
�cPUBLIC UTILITIES
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af,rijkL 6t
Taylorsville, N. C.
This T. give permission to theCity Hickoryand/or ,,
contractors to apply sludge on property immediately adjacent t,6
m= property line.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor S, Thomas Rho&,, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 12, 1985
Mr. B. Gary McGee
City Manager
City of Hickory
Hickory, N. C. 28603
Subject: Land Application of Sludge
City of Hickory
Catawba Co.
Dear Mr. McGee:
Thank you very much for your letter dated August 1, 1985. We appreciate
you taking the time to keep us updated on your efforts to improve sludge
application procedures and record keeping. We particularly appreciate your
personal committment to these efforts.
With respect to the records presented to its during our meeting on July 15, 1985,
1 felt it might be advisable to provide some further clarification as to their
adequacy and some suggestions for possible improvements.
The records which were presented are considered to be adequate with respect
to the requirements of the old permit (10587Rl). However, the requirements of
your new permit (10587R2), issued on May 22, 1985, are some what more demanding
than these records will accomodate. As you will recall, in our meeting we reviewed
some monitoring report forms which should now be used in order to meet the new
permit requirements. We believe that these forms will not only provide us with
the information we need for compliance monitoring, but they can also be a tool
to assist your staff in managing,the program of land application. If you or any
of your staff have any questions concerning these forms or if we can be of any
other assistance to you, please call Thurman Horne or me at (704/663-1699).
Again, we appreciate your efforts and we look forward to an improved working
relationship.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
JTH:pb 919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Moontsville, NC. 28115-0950 * "ref cphonc 704-663-169.9
An Fqual Opportunity Affinnative Action Employer

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CITY OF HICKORY
0*P'6iA'TCV OFFICE Of Ti4e
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seaactvwd
X0001 Ow August 1, 1985
Hr. D. hex Gleason, Water Quality
Regional Engineer
N.C. Department of natural Resources
and Community Development'
P.O.Box 950
Mooresville, N.C.28115-0950
Dear Rex:
Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you and Thurman Horne on
July 16, 1985. 1 believe our meeting was beneficial and productive,.
I believe the +ity's contractor did improperly apply sludge on the
Dr. Robe,rt Hart property:. As Jerry Twiggs and I indicated to you;, any
application of sludge which dues not meet permit conditions is immediately
corrected when we become aware of any improper application.
On the site where the violation took place, there is a grass airstrip.
Our contracted mauler was instructed as to which end of the airstrip to
begin application. Apparently, the inst-ructions were misunderstood since
application began on the opposite end. When we became aware of the
problem, we immediatelZ stopped sludge application on this site,
o prevent a reoccurance of this problem we have staked the buffer
areas on all our permitted sites. Also, we have divided our sites into
subsites and identified each subarea.. We will monitor each subarea to
determine the area covered in a week by sludge generated at our plants.
This will provide us with a measure of the loading rates on each parcel.
We are not now applying sludge to the Hart property.
I trust our record keeping, as you viewed same on July lb, of sludge
applications from the two treatment plants is satisfactory® However,
would appreciate any assistance you can provide to insure that we are
keeping records in accordance with our permit.
e by no means want to be in violation of our permit, state or federal
regulations. Please let me know pesonall if you have further concerns or
problems with Hickory's sludge app cation procedures.. it is cetainly not
y desire for Hickory to constitutea problem for your office.

Letter to U. Rex Gleason
Page
August 1, 1985
Hex, I would like to provide you with an executive summary of
regional sludge composting facility to be built here. The $6 million
project has been approved for funding by the State and is currently being
reviewed by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. We anticipate
favorable review and hope to begin construction this fall._When this
project is completed, the City of Hickory, as well as all m nicipialities
and septic tank haulers in Catawba County, will have an alternative to land
application of sludge.
Please let me Arnow if I can be of further assistance. please come by
City Hall when you're in the'Hickory area.
Sincerely,
CITY OF HICKORY
#C4-;V
B. Cary McGee
City Manager
Enclosures
cc: t �+
HCAic : dat

RECEIVED
MAY 3 0 S85
CITY MANAGERts OFFICE
Piry nr It'lenov
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street # Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G Martin, Governor S. Thornas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 23, 1985
Mr. B. Gary McGee
City Manager
City of Hickory
P. 0. Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
SUBJECT: Advance of Allowance
Project No. C370389-12A
Hickory -Newton Sludge
Composting
Dear Mr. McGee:
This acknowledges receipt of the application and supporting documents
requesting an advance of allowance for the design of subject project. The
application has been reviewed by our staff and the following was noted:
1. Based upon the State's approval of the 201 Plan amendment,
the estimated eligible construction cost is $4,716,500.
Therefore, the allowance factor would be 5.3721. The
corresponding estimated allowance would be $4,716,500 x
.053721 x .55, or $139,356.
2. Since the 201 Plan amendment has not yet received full EPA
approval, the above calculations are preliminary at this time.
Please Be advised that once the State of North Carolina receives funds
for advances of allowance and the 201 Plan receives full EPA approval, the
amount of advance will be recalculated and your application processed for
funding. If you have any questions, please advise.
Sincerely,
t hief
Construction Grants Section
BB:tja
cc: Mr. Tom Fahnestock
Mr, Bobby Blowe
Mrs. Gail Blowe
PO Box 27687, Ralr*h, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Empkryer

SIATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT CP NATURAL RESOURCES. AND CC .NITy DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION CP ENV R N NTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE CP ALLOWANCE
40 CPR 35.2025
Name City of Hickory
Street 76-Tiorth Center Pb 0. Box
City Hickory, N. Ca Zip Code 28603
"Telephone Numbe
Description As iklndet�inthe Vinding of
a� m
� rya
Calculation of Advance
a. Current estimated building
cost 6,000,000
Multiplier from Federal Regulations
. 7 £
184,041
., Population of Applicant
4
,
000
r �r � � w w: •
�seiCr"�ra �+�*a7► t
. Estimated
date
for initiating
design of project
December 4, 1984
b. Estimated
date
design will be
10complete
January 1, 1985
c. Estimated
date
design will be
0 complete
April 1, 1985
d. Estimated
date
design will be
submitted for review
August 1, 1985
b. CERTIFICATION
e attached statements and exhibits are hereby made part of this application and the
undersigned representative of the Applicant certifies that the information in the
application and the attached statements and exhibits is true, correct, and complete to
the best of his knowledge and belief. He further certifies that: He has been authorized
to file this application by formal action of the governing body of the Applicant as i
evidenced by the ATTACHED CERTIFIED COPY OF AUTHORIZATION MADE BY THE APPLICANT'S
GOVERNING BODY the governing body of the Applicant is familiar with the EPA Rules and
Regulations Governing advance of allowance, and the "ENC Procedures for Administration of
PA Advances ofAllowance", and the Applicant, has substantially complied or will
substantially comply with all Federal, Mate, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and
ordinances ,applicable to the Project.
7. NAME AND TITLE OF REPRESENTATIVE 8. SIGNATUREOF "REPRESENTATIVE: :. DATE
City Manager

CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER
The undersigned duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Hickory does hereby
certify: That the above attached resolution is a true and correct copy of the
resolution authorizing the filing of an application for advance of allowance
witb the State of North Carolina as regularly adopted at a legally convened
meeting of the Hickory City Council duly held on the 7th day of May, 1985; and,
further, that such resolution has been fully recorded In the journal of proceedings
and records in nW office. IN WITNESS WHEMM, I have hereunto set my hand this
Sth day of May, 1985.
tricia �W.Wi�liam�sC�ity C�lerk
City of Hickory

ow
WHEREAS,
Section 3 of the Municipal Wastewater 'Treatment_
Construction Grant Amendments of 1981 P.L. 7-11 authorizes funds to be
advanced to potential grant applicants for costs of preparation of
construction drawings and specifications;
p ores, and
WHEREAS, 40 CFR 35.2025 provides guidance for making application
for an advance of allowance, and
WHESEAS, the City of Hickory intends to request an advance of
allowance to aid in the design of wastewater facilities;
li ties;
p
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HICKORY CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HICKORY:
That B. Gary McGee, City Manager, and successors so titled, i
hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the City
of Hickory with the State of North Carolina for are advance to aid in the
design of wastewater facilities.
That B. Gary McGee, City Manager, and successors so titled, is
hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the
appropriate federal or State agencies may request in connection with such
applications or the project and to execute such other documents as may be
required in connection with the application,
That the City of Hickory has substantially complied or will
substantially comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances applicable to the project and to federal and
tate'grann s and loans pertaining thereto.
Adopted this the 7th day of May , 1985 d
Hickory, North Carolina.,
WilliamR. Mc nald, III
Mayor

AGENDA
1) Need for Study and Introduction of Burmeister, Wright
& Associates, P.A. by Jerry Triggs, Director of Public
Utilities, City of Hickory
2) Objects and Approach of Study and Definitions of
Composting by John Burmeister, P.E.
3) Specifics of Proposed Regional Facility, Cost and
Impact by Recil H. Wright, P.E.

NEED
eriationj� cbmpc;whq� and land appli�
iv * 1010 rlifAilo t4�,tillv
ng was, however, singled
e area. In order to
N. C. Department of
amendment was required
ster, Wright & Associates,
Iendment to include the
ckory, Newton, Conover
BURMEISTER, WRIGHT & ASSOCIATE , P.A.
The firm of Burmeister, Wright & Associates, P.A. is a civil engineering
consulting firm based in Charlotte, N. C. The firm is headed by principals
John Burmeister and Revil Wright who are here tonight to discuss the findings
of the 201 Amendment. This firm has done a considerable amount of work in
and around this area including engineering projects for the City of Newton,
the Town of Maiden, the City of Asheville, the City of Cherryville and others.
Recil Wright was born and grew up in Catawba County and presently resides on
Highway 16 just south of Newton. The 201 Amendment has been completed by
this firm in a satisfactory manner to all parties. I am confident in their
ability to perform the additional engineering work related to the composting
facilities.
I will now turn the presentation over to John Burmeister, who will
describe some of the 201 Amendment findings.
M

OBJECT AND 'APPROACH
The approach taken in developing the necessary design criteria for the
composting facilities was first to determine 'both the present and future
quantities of sludge generated from; each of the municipalities. Secondly,'
was to determine hoer much the present steer of sludge disposal was costing
the individual municipalities. These numbers formed a ;basis for comparing
the regional composting facilities to serve the communities. The following
chart shows the estimated total yearly operation and maintenance costs for
all of the municipalities over the next 20 years. These costs do not include
any capital expenditures that. will he necessary if the present systemof
sludge disposal is continued
ART I
TOTAL ANNUAL 0 & M COSTS
PRESENT PRACTICES
1,500
Vt325,300
ZZ-
Average Cost
1
I , 1,77,
$575,800
500
10 1
Years
Costs for the regional composting facilities 'were 'then developed for
several different techniques of composting. The cost evaluations included
consideration of capital ;and operation and maintenance`coss, and sale of
manufactured compost material
_�

WHAT IS PS
Before proceeding any further, it may be appropriate to describe what
composting is and some of the methods of manufacturing as it applies to the
regional facility we will be discussing.
Composting is a process that converts organic materials into humus -like
product using aerobic organisms. Composting_is a natural process and 1 am
sure that any of you that have piled up any leaves and; gone back later to see
the results will know what composting and the results of composting are.
Composting of sewage sludge consists of simply adding a buying or carbonaceous
material to sludge from which the water;has been partially removed. The
carbonaceous or bulking material can be almost anything including sawdust,
bark, woodthips, peanut bulls, rice hulls, or any other similar material..
The addition of the air and combination of the carbonaceous materials causes
n endothermic reaction and heat is generated. The process of composting
takes roughly 14 days in a controlled environment. Chart 11 illustrates in
simplified manner how sewage compost is manufactured'
ART 11
COMPONENTS OF SLUOGE COMPOSTING
s GASES o S
SLUDGE BULKING MICROBES HEAT
MATERIAL
1 have with me tonight several samples of compost which you have in front
of you.
This material is most suited for nursery usage, golf courses, turf farms
and the like.; The markets for this material are ;.numerous. Recent market
research in the Asheville area has determined that all materials can be readily
sold and Morganton has a composting facility and is presently selling all that
is manufactured.
Where are several methods of manufacturing of sewage compost. Two of the
most applicable methods were analyzed in depth in the amendment, including the
"Static Pile System" and the "Mechanically Enclosed System".

The "static pile system" as the name implies relies on creating large
p iles of the sludge and bulking material mixture and blowing air into the
i
piles until the composting process has finished. The system requires
considerable land area, is very labor intensive, and subjected to weather.
The "mechanical enclosed system" relies on the use of art► enclosed tank
in which the composting process takes place. This system requires a larger
capital investment than the static pile system, but is far less labor
intensive. It is also more environmentally sound, since the system is
enclosed. Other advantages of the enclosed system is that it is unaffected
by weather and is odor free.
I would like to now turn the presentation over to Recil Wright who will
go into the specifics of the regional facility.
4

REGIONAL COMPOSTIOG FACILITY
Based on the cost, environmental and subjective analysis performed in the
amendment, the proposed disposal methods for the Hickory -Newton Complex were
selected. The chosen method was to compost sludges in an enclosed system that
will be located central to the four municipalities. The tentative site that
has been selected is near the existing Fairgrove Wastewater Treatment plant
located on Clark Creek, just south of Highway 64-70.
The proposed composting facility would be designed to meet the needs of
the communities over the next 20 years and will have an ultimate capacity to
process 20 tons per day of dry sludge. At start-up, these facilities will be
treating approximately 50% of this amount.
The "mechanical enclosed system" includes reactors in which the actual
composting process takes place; carbonaceous storage tank; air blowers and
scrubbers; conveyor and solids handling system; and associated buildings and
structures. Sludges from the treatment plants will be transported to the
regional facility for dewatering. Delivery of the sludges to the regional
plant will be accomplished by either pumping or by hauling in tankers.
Sludge from Newton's Clark Creeik plant and Hickory's Henry Fork plant will
be pumped to the regional facility. It is planned to haul the sludges from
Hickory's Northeast Plant, Conover's plants, and Longview's plant by tanker
to the facility. Two tankers will suffice initially although they will have
to be replaced within ten (10) years plus the purchase of an additional
tanker. A schematic of the major components of the regional facility are
shown in Chart III on page 6.
5

UPS anker Sludge Sludge pump
-Northeast W__'
-Henry Ford
-Conover -Clark Creek
- n iew-
trey units
__ 00
l Filtrate Dewatered
Creed
u tfa l
Bilk
Reactor material
Air__ c� Storage
Curs
Ream
Compost
for
Sale
CHARTIII
REGIONAL COMPOSTING SYSTEM
Capital costs of the entire system is estimated to be $7,109,000. This
amount uld be offset by Federal Grants totaling up to f the eligible
costs„ 17eimplementation of the project will result in an overall savings
to all the municipalities over the present methods of disposal.-

Savings will be proportionate to the Federal share that can be obtained
and the actual amount and price of the compost sold. A chart has been prepared
which illustrates the overall savings to the four municipalities. This is
shown in Chart IV.
CART I
ANNUAL SAVINGS
ENCLOSED COMPOSTING
vs
PRESENT PRACTICE
Present Disposal practices
$1,077,000
1,000
Compost -Sales
at C per Ton
kC>
750
' 500
See
250 Example
Below �
S SC 75 100
Funding Percentage
n example of the savings would e to assure that SS funding is received
for the capital costs and that on the average-S of the compost is sold at
$20 per ton over the life of the facility. The net annul cunt of the compost
system would be $430,000 per year vs, $1,077,000 using the present disposal
practices or a new average savings of $647,000 per year.

SUMMARY
It has been demonstrated in the 201 Amendment Study that 'comp ost`
cost effective, environmentallysound and permanent meths of disposal
s a
sludges produced in theHickory-Newton Complex area.
al of the
The project has been placed on the funding list with the City of
as a lead agency and Is scheduled for construction at the start o the Hickory
eairt 1986, which commences in October, ethFederal
municipalities for the funds for preparation o the plans sand specifications
pec to reimburse the
has been receive from the N. C. Department of Natural Resources ands Community
Development. It is necessary to have the Plans and specifications ready b
1985 in order to be eligible for the construction money as it becomes avaiabl
We should move as soon as possible to commence with preparation o 'th e.
and specifications in order to b reader for this money. e plans
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State of North ; r ►lin
Departmentrah Resources and Community
Mooresville Re0onalOffi
Jame G. Martin, Governor S. nomas Rhorles, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 1, ld a
The Honorable William R. McDonald, III
Mayor, City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, N. C. 28603
Subject: "violations of Permit for Sludge Land Application
Permit No. 187R:
City of Hickory
Catawba County
Dear Mayor or McDonald
In response to complaints received concerning the it's sludge disposal
practices, Mr. J. Thurman Horne of this Office conducted a site 'investigation
on Thursday, dune 27, 1985. as a'result of this investigation it was observed
that the City has violated several of the minimum buffer requirements stipulated
in conditions number 13, 1., and 15 of the subject permit.
The violations were noted for recent surface applications of sludge on areas
of the. Dr. Robert dart, III property. The following violations of the aforementioned
buffer requirements were noted:
l Sludge has been applied approximately 80 feet from a potable water
Drell. The permit requires a minimum buffer of 100 feet be maintained.
Sludge has been applied within .n approximately 100 feet of an existing
occupied residences The permit requires a minimum buffer of 200 feet
be maintained:
Sludge has been applied within approximately 15 feet of an adjacent
lando er's property line. The permit requires a minimum buffer of
100 feet be maintained.
In addition to these violations, you should be aware that an investigation was
conducted on Thursday. May 2, 1985 which revealed that the :City was in violation of
condition No. lq of the subject permit for failing, to maintain adequate records of
sludge applications. Further, in a letter to Mr. Jerry Twiggs, Director of Public
Utilities, City of Hickory from Mr. D. Rex Gleason dated October 1, 1984, the City
was advised of observed violationof permit requirements and informed that continued
violations might result in revocation of the subject permit.
19 North th in Street, R . k ix 950, Mooresville, NC 2 115 50 # Telephone e704-663-1699
An Equal Opportunity Affin-native Action Empkryer

The honorable William R. McDonald, III
Page o
July 1,1985
Naturally we are concerned that violations of the permit have continued
to occur, especially since the City was just recently assessed civil penalties
as a result of past violations associated with sludge disposal.
It is because of this concern with the continuing, violations that we request
your presence - and that of all City Officials and personnel you deem appropriate
at our Office in Mooresville, 919 North Main Street, at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday,
July 16, 1985. Please be prepared to discuss the reasons for the continuing,
violations. You should be aware that ;due to the continuing violations this Office
is considering a recommendation to revoke the subject ;permit and/or to assess
additional civil penalties.
If you have any questions regarding, this muter,and/or if the time established
for the meeting, is inconvenient, please contact Mr. J. Thurman Horne or me at
-1699.
Sincerely',
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
cc: Mr. L. P. Benton, Jr.
Legal Affair
Mr. Paul Wilms
Mr. Dennis Ramsey
Mr. perry Nelson
Catawba County health Department
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September 2, 1'
CLIENT: City
P.
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ATTENTION: Gaon
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SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION:
Sample #1 HenryFork Plant Sludge
Sample #2 N EPlant Sludge
ANALYSIS:
Leachate Analysis
Sample #1
'` 1
End in <0.00002 40.00002
Linda < 0. 00000 <0. 000
Methoxyclor 40.00020.000 7''
, 4, TF(Sily ) 40.0068 <0.0003
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B. A. S . LABORATORIES, INC.
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MICHAEL R. BANKER
D. A NE WILSON
1 1 -1 Central Avenue —Charlotte, North Carolina 28204,—[phone]
"�tri�r a better Environment"

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D. ANNE ant ILSON
"TESTING3 FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT"

AGRICULTURAL
EXTENSION North Carolina State University
SERVICE School of Agriculture and Life SciRnces
Department of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering
Box 7625, Raleigh, NC 27695-7625
Telephone [phone]
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM : A. R. Rubin, Extension Specialist
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
SUBJECT : Report of Investigation
Attached is a copy of the report for the land application of
waste at
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i'r.inomfisw JPfon-*nn W-1, i� A irnrtxxa rang #atrnaM-nrLnmL-* A&TnnAMr- Statp rininomits as- Ina irbuntipg and tl S. DeDartmentafAjvrkultune

SITE INVESTIGAT10N ADDENDUM
NORTH CAROLINA
The town of Hickory, North Carolina is currently permitted to lad treat
sludge on several locations ns throughout Catawba County, North'' Carolina.
Additional sites have been investigated ;for purposes of land treatment and the
purpose of this report is to describe the: conditions encountered on four of
the additional ;sites. In addition, 'recommendations regarding the application
of sludge and appropriate loadings will be made. This report is considered: an
addendum to the report previously submitted.
SITE INVESTIGATION
Site Locations
Four additional sites were investigated for purposes of sludge treatment.
These 4 sites include: l a farm located approximately I mile from the Henry
Fork plant, 2l`a farm south and east of the plant henceforth labeled Finger
Farm, l the airport property, and l Alexander County farms
'lropo raph,
The four additional sites` investigated for purposes of land treatment
were typical of the piedmont phsiojgeographiic providence of the state. The
slope is gentle on all sites and the maximum Mope; did not appear to exceed
10%. The first site investigated appeared to have the most severe slope
problem and slope did not appear to exceed any maximums which can easily
tolerate sludge application. In general, the maximum slope encountered on
most sites was no more than 5 or 62 and topography should pose little or no
limitation to the operation of these land treatment facilities.
s

'Soils
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The soils on all sites appeared to be very well drained upland soils
typical of the piedmont. The predominant soil encountered on all sites
appeared to be a Cecil pacolet-like clay loam or an A plin -like sandy clay
loam. The airport property was drastically disturbed Band and a soil profile
description for the airport property is really unnecessary. The soils
encountered on the natural siteq are very similar to those reported in the
original soil sampling program and for that reason soil profile descriptions
for those soils are not included in this report and questions concerning soil
profile descriptions can be referred to the original report.
Additional soil > sampling was accomplished can the fur sites and a; portion
of the data was provided by the town of Hickory. Site 1, that located nearest
the plant, however, had not been sampled at the time of the investigation and
sampling was accomplished to determine the physical and chemical properties of
that soil. Soil testing included determination of soil pH, acidity, exchange
rapacity and nutrient status. In general, the soil testing indicated that
each site should receive between .5 and 1.5 tams of lime per acre per year.
This should be accomplished prior to receiving any sludge. :additional
potassium (between 30 and pounds per acre per year) should also be added to
ensure balanced nutrient loadings are placed on the site. The potassium;
should be added: at the same time as the lime since both constituents move
slowly into the soil`. The chemical testing indicated that the exchange
capacity in the, sub -soil was well above the 5 milliequivalents per hundred
gram category; however, the exchange capacity in the topsoil was generally
in the 3 to 5 millie uivalents;per hundred gram range and for this reason
conservative sludge loadings would be recommended. The metal loadings ;onto

7the site can be calculated based upon the lov range for the EPA sludge
ppp,application, Exchange capacity in the sandy and sandy 'loam topsoil was
sufficiently low to warrent this conservatism.
WASTE CHARACTERISTICS AND SLUDGE LOADINGS'
The sludge generated at the Hickorywastewater treatment facility has
been analyzed by a commercial laboratory and determined to b non -toxic. I
addition, nutrient analysis have been performed on the sludge and that data
was submitted with the original report. All calculations were accomplished
with the initial report and are not necessary in this addendum. Any questions
regarding sludge loadings should be answered in the initial or original
report. if there have been significant changes in the quality of the sludge
generated at the sludge or if there have been significant changes in the
industrial processes ongoing in the; town of Hickory, then additional sludge
characterization data may be necessary and subsequent calculations for
determining land application rates way be necessary. For purposes of this
report, however, the sludge loadings onto the four additional sites are
identical to those originally recommended.
Cana ement
The sites investigated are currently either well managed grasslands in
fescue or Sericea hespede a or fallow land which is currently poorly managed.
The fallow site should be cut,, limed and supplemental nutrients should be
applied prior to any sludge application. Sludge loading onto the poorly
managed site should begin lightly and proceed up to the maximum loading. The
airport site, currently in Sericea Lespedeza, should be, cut prior to receiving
sludge. The heavy stand of ge icea' Lespede a currently on that site will be
an excellent receiver as will the fescue on Field l and the fescue pasture in
Alexander County.

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Soil pH and supplemental potassium shoul
application of any sludge on any site. These
recommended in the sail teat. The recommends
below..
Table 1. Selected soil characteristics and aiii
Hickory, WC
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1 5.2 1. A It 50
5.2 1.5 p 30'.
5. .7 T/AC/YR 5
5.1 1.1 yp 80
Conclusion
These land treatment sites appear to be
the town of Hickory." app le ntal site in e
during a subsequent visit' to Hickory and a se,
total, the land area available for sludge app
should well exceed the land area required for
e adjusted prior to the
sendments should be added as
Ana- are summarized in the table
plement recommendations,
ilk
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1 suited as receiver sites for
atone will be accomplished
id addendum will be filed. In
aation for the town of Hickory
ie assimilation of all of the
the town of Hickory will prove to be a very viable land treatment alternative
and very cost effective in the long run.'

W.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRMUNTAL KkKAGMNT STANDARD
AGREE21MNT FOR THE LAND APPLICATION
pppppr
Of WASTE SLUDGE ON PRIVATE 1AN
NAKE OF WWTP Henr. Fork I'lant WASTEWATER
OWNER OF P: City of Hickory
t south of Hickory
TYPE, OF SLUDGE liquid
FARM NO*
FlELD
Five LOCATION' '
miles f Ike rPlant
LAND
OWNER OF PROPERTY Mr4 ' Mrs. CyeorgeImo. Finger
LESSEE OF PROPERTY Cite of Hickory,
LAND US E OR CROPPINC, PATTERNS
-INTENDED p lTI OF CROPS
The undersigned :land Dinar or his repror,ent tii a -:he reb. its thet. � f IrJ� .,
hereinafter referred tas the Permittee, to apply sludge from the n , Fork PI t
aata afar Treatneni Fla tt opoti the land at :the locittpn a o
as , i ad .; tl.e`�ettached documents in accordance witt the restrietiots,, stipul4
tions and exceptions shown below. The landowner or his representative receives,,,
consideration, full as of the nutrient versa of the applied sludge while the Fermittee
ataiva ra a datati , t o a tea laid described above for the disposal
�
. aatad ssludge. This agreezent shall raa airs in of fact for an initial periodf .
. years. ;Following the initial
a a t ear.tyear, period, this 'a raa at. shall ra a" In affect fry ney ar t
'until cancelled as stipulated below. The undersigned land owner of his a eprsee ativ
and the iP itt a agree t abide Faith he folly« n restrictions stipulation's.until
such, -time a written n tifi ati , given ninety 0 aye fw adv na d f cancels
this agreement.'
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tither -party can discontnue-ser,,�iceat any t° a n
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August 13, 1984
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eRr1ify that GeorgeL. Finger
personally p this
the di)e executionof the forgoing iDstrawnt-
V;lr,,rGSS
v Ccurnission Expires 11-22-85
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CITY OF HICKORY
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POSr CHICKORY, NOS i 2 + 22-260
C@u4
Office of the City Manager
Bch 11, 1986
T"ATUT)
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AND
r . Thurman Home, P.E.
N.C. Department of= Natural Resukirces
and Coniunity Development
P.O. Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115-0950
Dear Thurman
I appreciate your Marsh 5, 1986 telephone s aii regaraing the manner in
dish Hickory's sludge hauling contractor is lead applying our sludge.
t that time, I ind.is t d to you teat we were, talking to ANISCd, Inc. of
Clemmons, N.C. regarding that company's ability to serve Hickory.
sat pleased to advise that we have now sired AMSCO, Inc. effective two
weeks from now on d year to year basis. We have agreed upon 20 per gallon.
Services is be furnished include:
1. 'Truck leading as required.
2. Transportation Fleet.
Two Tand ii Axle Road Tractors
B. Two Sealed Tank Trailers 00 Gallon Capacity)
. Sludge Application.
A. Specialized high floatation sludge application vehicle equipped
with surface application or sub surface injection equipment.
4. Trained, full time operators and field management personnel.
. daintoin all records as required by the North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources anb Cormiunity Development
W Comply with all federal, state and local rules and regulations
7. Provide insurance as required.
s. Assist in permitting additional lead as required.

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Letter to Thurman Horne
Page
March 11, 1986
Thank you, Thurman, for your interest. We had hoped the present hu u e ,
Sigmon Brothers of Newton, N.C., uu t3e able to adjust to meet our needs,
but it ars they will not. I feel we have giver) th i) every opportunity.
Please do not hesitate to call me again if there are matters needing my
attention.
CITY OF HICKORY
B. Gary McGee
City Manager
cc: W.,- Jerry Twiggy
Mayor McDonald and City Council Members
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State of North Carolina ,
Department of Naturala and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
,Jaynes G, Martin, Governor R. Paul `"Films
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary September 6, 1986 Director
. B. Gary McGee
City 'Manager
City of Hickory
P.C. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603
SUBJECT: CT: State -EPA Approval of the Revised
Plans and Specifications
City of Hickory
Regional Sludge Compost Facilities
PA Project;No. 0 1 '
Dear Mr.McGee:
e review for completeness and adequacy of your reprised project con-
struction plans and specifications has been concluded by the Construction
Grants Section of the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
The revisions to subject plan documents for site modifications are hereby
approved.
One 1 set of the reprised plates and specifications will be forwarded
to you, and one (1) set to the Corps of Engineers, Inspection Branch, under
separate cover. You are reminded that one ( set of plans and specifications
identical to the approved set must be available at the project site at all
times.
Upon completion of the project construction, the Grantee: shall submit___
a letter confirming that the project has been constructed in accordance with
the plans and specifications approved by the State, "As -built" plans will need
to be submitted with any changes color -coded on the plans if the above con-
firmation Gannet be made, :x
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Pollution Prevention PaYs
P.M, Box ? c wi, Raicigh, North Carolina 27611-768 'Felephone 9191 ;"33-7015,
.An Equal Opportunity Affirmative 4cdon rnplover

Nor
. B. Cary Mee
City,n er
'age
September , 198
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please de not hesitate
to contact W. S. Hoffman .t (919) 7 p- 9 0.
Sincerely,
Walter D. Taft Jr., Chief
Construction Grants Section
CM:aap
_ee Charlotte Corps of Engineers
Burmeister, Wright & Assoc.
Mooresville Regional Office
Mr. Walter "daft
Mr. Bobby Bloe
Ms. Brenda Cheson
Mr. Cecil Madden, Jr.
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CITY OF HICKORY
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POST OMCE BOX 398 # HICKORY, NORM CAROLINA 28603 7 /3 -
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October 7, 1985
„fir. D. Rex,/Gleason, 'Water Qual[t
Regional Evi ineer
N.C. Department of Natural liesour e
and C(',mrTnunity Development
P.O. Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115-0950
Dear
t thought I would share with you this
article on research being;
undertaken at one of our sludge application
,sites«
Please let Riga know if you have any
uestion or want further
i I4,i:orniat i on
Sincerely,
CITY OF HICKORY
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B. GryMcGGee
City .11anager
Enclosure
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Waste Water Treatment Site
Improvements OK'd By City
Frorn Page 1A slightly larger and more attractive, the vol tart' nesation of fi .
56
he said, acres of Eiji Mills property on 't"h r-
arr presented the Housing In another rnattee council ap- s nth Street, , adjacent to Inter -
Assistance Flan to the council.
proved a resolution establishing Iuss state . ltilr one spoke at a public
Cities receiving +Cora ity _ compensation for pro rt at the hearing on the aster.
velop nt block Grant fund s must corner of First Str t, S, and
submit updated plans, which include Seventh avenue, SW, at $23, Council also: gave final approval to
a su et' of housing conditions, as. • It ik a controversial amendmepnt to ,the
the current site of the business e cit 's atoning ordinance regarding
sessn�nent of then s of lower�in- Spot.
come households, and specific goals Residents o multifamily development an office
area have said: and institutional Wes; held an sac-
d locations for development of asw loiterers at the business have af-
sisted housing for indeiuhtely fect t sage of ties Iiidpeview utie�e session on l atinh or housed lower -income families. library branch across the street, but Lion of businesses or industries,
rr id the new i "vir. McGee said the city has initiated bust k ease action; end approved she
tually identical" to discussions with the property owner,
re Wing of the property of Charles F,
one ' in p Pc d Macila Hrittain on Old Shelby,
effect, It includes goals for public and with a vote, Will proceedwith
ha�using, housing' habilitation, fed the negotiations to acquire the prop ad.
oral laorrie o rship low -interest erty. Arnong potential uses of the
mo esx d hhusing for ties elder- Property are returning it to rresiden
ly d handicap he id, teal use, or re-establishing a business
cil also anthori a uest there, he said,
fora gait of $Ill; to ,ass in the gather matter, council v to
e i of the Nest Hickory for advertise for public hear' on a
+Citi ,
�.. ter.. � parking ordinance end-
ment which Would establish two-hour
The city recently learned that the parking during the hours from 9 a. gin.
state is making .the funds available to b: 30 p:rn, on the east side of First
for senior citizen center develop Street, NE,,between Third Avenue,
went, Carr explained. NEt and Fourth Avenue, N , behind
r id thecenter's expansion is FryaRegional Medical Center, told council that the With cltybudge,at $91,500 under the current has had a number ofpro am, tl complaints about the the parking prom there.city will able to make addition
In other business, council approved
Ub V I Vatmiul if..
.,Pl"U I-& t W0%
w&l r
W Am%& ow t 0% NA JVk A-k 60"k
Kld

start of the project, said , a
a
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Barrier said,
by Martuillilt #t, R*Wd Wmff Pbalograi Researchers will then monitor the way the sludge
' , Right, Takes r Howard Kidd, Left, Roy Price Watch
See Project, Page 7A
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r. Donald'fie Eaddy, Director
Agronomic Division
ncvb Corolinal i of A r uitur JamesGraham 0 Commissioner
W1111am G. Parham, .pry Commissioner
1 onaM Connor
Route Box 1015
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a+ bat iau: 0 $ d 51"
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k�de.7'eP`u Cs� pg3^jj gg ax „.. ez
Tla' iS -61-tePty to You trek Jte,6mAed to me .the Go e. rjo '
064 ce 04 CitizenA66ai&6 dated 9123185 c e 0, dd e 4 ed ,t
ve o ten, ktque t . " t cc n Atudrie apptication &one the
City 04 dc*
The app&ovat 60& apptication 06 thiz matetiat, must care 64om .the
Divizion o6 EnviAonmentaZ Managemewt. T have contacted Ot. MthuA Howie
Aky
and cuzsed you,% conceAn teWt him. He Auggated that you contact him nd
he woutd advize You onthe p p op e channeU to 6ottow with appUcation
of this mateAiat. Ak. MOube"y'saddkeAS andphn h e
A4tkuk uoubmy
DiviSion o4 EnvZtomentateaa
PO Box 27687
Ra-teigh, No4th Ca&otina 27611
Phone --8
k. MoubmAy at4o gave me the name, addkess, and phone ne n
�Legionat Ojjice .in MOO&UviUe tthat you can contact 16 your. dezite, to do 6o.
The contact peuon in MOCAUvitte
t. Rex Gteason
919 Nokth Main StAeet
p vitae, Nokth Catotina, 28115
Phone [phone] the apptication o f 6,tudge i6 outside OuA e .ezp nSib i tr ,am JoUmding-
YOUA et�t .t S Moab and ' e are. p " eracr� -
e e r tie the e a the era o f NoAth C tina and car
advise you on how to handte th " matmiat.,
OOA Deco de 6how that kle teceived tAkee oit Sampfn 6tom the dispo,6at
Site on May 5, 1985 and maited tke upott on May 22, 1985. 14 aye can aszi6t
you in the Jutuke with OuA 40,itt" t 4e4vice we witl be happy to der Ao.,
Blue Ridge Road Center
Dept. AG P.0, Box 27647, Raleigh, N.C. 27611 1733-2655
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. Donatd Connor
SeptembeA 27, 1985
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hope na,6 you.gin nq .on
and Since-tetg YowG&,
M. Ray TuckeA,g
Ag)tonomic Division, . A.
A. Donatd W. Eaddy, Ditecto&
Aqtonomic Division, . # '. . , Rateigh, ". ,
c. A4thu4 MoubeAAy
Division c6 Env ° g
PO Box 27687
Rate,igh, N. C. 27611
At. Rex Gteason
Divis,ton of Envi4onmentat Management
Mootesvi,Ue, N. C._28115
Gov '' of ° "
State Capitot
Rate"g, N. C. 27611

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MORPOstATrO
PUBLIC UTILITIES
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AIRPORT R PROPERTY HICKORY MUNICIPALwy
1.
Shown on tOPo map is where sludge will be applied,
property lines, ll., surface water, drainage, and
location of residences.
2.
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Sludge will be hauldd by , tanker truc'i. at the rate o
3500 gal. per t k load and dispersed,'siteill not
be harvested.
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Sludge is stored in drying beds.
4.
Land to be used 109 acres.
.
N.E. Masts eater Treatment Plant location is 5 miles
northeast of,site.
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Henry Pork Waste- at r Treatment Plant location isa
wiles southeast of site.
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,,AticLE IDENTIFICATION:
SRMPLE #1. NORTH EAST PLANT
SAMPLE #21 HENRY FORK PLANT
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REFERENCE NO.: 02F 00
NATO RECEIVED: June 9, 1982
CLIENT: City of Hickory'
PERNMTS & ENGINEERING
R. 0. Box 398
Hickory, N- C. 28603
ATTENTION: Don A Brook
Asst. Public Utilities Director
SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION:
Sample I Henry Rork Plant Sludge
Sludge'
ANALYSIS:
L ach to Analysis
Sample 2
Mg/1
ndri < 0. 00002 40.00002
Linda < 0. 00000 < 0. 0 000
Methoxyclor '-0.0002 0.00037
Toxaphu 0. 00002 40.00002;
2, �0.0000 0.0000
2, , P(Sily 0.00 0.0003
ANALYZED ,
B. A. W. LABORATORIES, INC.
N. C. CERTIFICATE NO. 48
N. C. CERTIFICATE NO. 004
E.P.A. CERTIFICATE NO. 0200
MICHAEL R. BANKER
D. NIA "CILSN
-1215-1 Centraf, Avenuharlotte, North Carolina- 0 04 -(704) 370- 0 0

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AGRONOMIC DIVISION, Wc. bEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
F IIOG5 ROAD CENTER, RALEIGH,'I . ,
PfiONE., () -
/05/83 X COUNTY EXTENSION CHAIRMAN
°COPIES SENT TO:
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AGREEMENT FOR THE LAND APPLICATION
DT WASTE SLUDGE DPI PRIVATE LAND
NAME OF WWTP: Northeast WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
OWNER T : City of 1l1 er
TYPE OF SLUDGE liq4id r
FARM NO. m
FIELD NO.
LOCATION OF LEAD 428681
OWNER CP PROPERTY
LESSEE OF PROPERTY
LAND USE OR CROPPING PATTERN -pasture 191i l
INTENDED USE OR DISPOSITION OF CROPS fescue
The undersigned lamed owner or his representative hereby permits the City of HickoxT
here i mraf to r refer rid t ` as the Pe r i tt+ e, t app y d ream t e iortheast
Wastewater Treatment Plant upon the Iand at the location shown
s described in the attached documents in accordance with the restrictions, stipulations
and exceptions shown below. The land owner or his representative receives, in c nsider ti lm
fall use '+ f the nutrient value of the applied sludge while the Perrnittee receives, In
consideration, the use of the land described above for the disposal of digested sludge. This
agreement shall remain In effect for an Initial period of`
years. Following the Initial
year period, this ;agreement shall remain in effect from one year t -the year until
cancelled as stipulated below. The undersigned land owner or his representative and the
Per ittee agree to abide with the following restrictions and stipulations until such time as
written notification, given ninety D days in advance, modifies or cancels this agreement.
RESTRICTIONS: I TINUE MIS AGPJD.MR
fD OWN, E
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PERMITTEE
NORTH CAROLINA
CATAWBA COUNTY
1, the undersigned Notary Public, do hereby certify that r .
, personally appeared before rye this day and acknowledged the due
execution of the foregoing Instruments
THE y hand and notarial seal, this ' ay f _,�� .rr m 1984.
WOCILLE F.
t40TARY PUBLIC No u c
TAReCOUNTY, m My C expires!
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North Carolina Deportment of Natural Resources Arad Community 13evelopm y
USE ONLY
lseratlr ItdlsMtsl►art
Environmental munclorement Convarissainst � r
NON-DISCIIAREE PERMIT APPLICAT104WITS&
Covorys
in aeenrdmnce with N.E. General Statutes Chapter 143, Article I
Applicant triatoo of istrinal, individual, or othwa): ApplicationData. t
City unIl
F'rogedt (moire 0( clty, villagr, town, sanitary district tsNabt€aftmesit)e
City of Hickory
FOR:
Brief Project Description:
.: Nmrt-Clrachary�e Trmttnnt/1_}i.rptzsal Facilities
Pretreatment Facilities Amendment: Land Application o
Sewer Collection System (prifinte) Sewage Sludge
F,xtend writer and Sower Systems (Public)
h (see enclosed report)
A'rlt� Of'"rt5°l°�;A�lyrl
Amending Permit # 10587R2
Sewage
Slwtdge/lnduatrial Wilt
Other Waste
From (sowors, prstreatmont facilities, treatment plants), Servanq (city, institution, industr I -
Henry Fork and North East WWTP t I Hickory, N . .
Inca Inane of tteaatment ptffwj; I obutwa'y To lnamm of **set course);
N/A
I At (location of trrotrnant plant):
River Road - Cloninger' Mill Pond, Hickory, N.C.
Name and +�anplrer Address of "rt pa rtrartrtq Firm:
AMSCO, Inc. P.O. Box 568 Clemmons, N.C. 27012
Tteotmersf Winks Capacity to Sa e# Inamo of protect); - Far Ina. yrs.) - Average daily Gallons Sewage ae oste Flaw:
Fo
rk ark and Northeast t 3 y 3
Afle t 'trail Reducswon in Pollution (nor oppticatla fie sewer projsicts), Fseimorad Caetst
Toxic Materials (Specify a ench, add pages it naedod)
11. O.1). ( -day I;) N/A N/A N
t v acwct
Sat* pendt d Snla`d Pumping
' N/A N A Station N/A
Treatment
1'I A1- Sfl.II3 N A N /" Plant N/A
•" father (specify)
�fA IA
f:tt)ifrarwwa flarttria sip tad Completion Darr:N f TOTAL MATERIALS
lid 1
IApplicant a;s�urett that proptaced works will he constructed, supervised, operated and rmain'taitted in Accordancewith approved plans and
Wino ifications or approved chang" thereto.
treat home Title; Mailing Address:
Jerry T ` PublicUtilitiesDirector City of Hickory
Sr rvatv're a . Bel 3
,98
Hickory, N.C. 28603
INS I RUC T
tot ,It+rn L ape os. If -of apptrr:pbie, antot NSA,
. Socu€o at.prapreote signorutr tmayorr'city manager for municipality, chatrrean for sanatory district ootd awrnor/ptape€ official of carpi ro t.o
tar lkgafly canvlowtod bawd Of commission ]n charge or proposed wavitst, A letter of authorisation ws +equired fratwt propmr"dfficmat „t_
design eng;neot or other agent Signs 'spolication,
3. Satb ,t to N.r, G3aparFn+dnt al Natural Reaarore" and Community Drvalapeoant,Environmental Atanaq mont Rolaigh, NC, l€ n
o€Rganat and Rest copy of o plirowrarr, 2 seta of hoolitod plans, s eiftcataons and other supporting data as required
by tnrsaean goalie.
NOTE Aor^lrcer,on •#vtv-s at* sthtdufod an waeeept of COMPLETE information. f anerolly,'30 sieve are required for pollution abatrnent projects, 9t1 days
R'ar oth#o projects
FOR ASSI'S1 ANCE, cell the Stare Office (919) 733.712I as the opsp.apriarr field adios listed Irstlaur
'Ashevttlo (704) 251,3341 'kFaartsaille (7 A) 663.1699 °Weshinpton f919) 46 481 Pet
s inaton-3ale f9191 T t.23S1
A"ate m $wrest 919 North main Strtet 1502 North Moffitt Striae Setwe Creep trway otans«oat
Asheville, NCgR1' Mooresville, tf p 20115 Isoxhinvitnt. NC 27889 inectim-seta , t C 27106
'Fovirttavrllo 1 19) 486.1SA1 "Rat—sh f9191 733.2314 t it 'nos f911i12$6.4161
.r.rr 7t4 wstcha+rte Rerrfdenq Olox 27667
oyerrovrtlo,MC 28301 7223 atri�betsville Avostsoor
dttata,¢, C 2 411 €l 'iogy , Nic 28403

Ep7RECEIVED
.0gaw,lib'
ern
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division cal Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor August 24, 1989 R. Pal Wilms
William W. Coe , .Jr., Secretary Director
Mr. B. Gary McGee,-' City Manager
City of Hickory
Hickory, North Carolina 2860
SUBJECT: City of Hickory
State -EPA Approval of the
Revised 'Plans
Regional 'Sludge Compost
Facilities
EPA Project No. C 7t1 9-12
Treat Mr. McGee:
The review for completeness and adequacy of your, project construc-
tion plans has been concluded by the Construction Grants Section of the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. The revisions to
subject plan documents as designed by Ashebrook, Simon and Hartley are
hereby approved.
One (1) sat of the revised plans will be forwarded to you, and one
(1) set to the Corps of Engineers, Inspection Branch, under separate
cover. you are reminded that erne; 1 set of plans and: specifications
identical to the approved set must be available at the project site at
all times.
Upon completion of, the project construction the Grantee shall
submit a Letter confirming that the project has been constructed in
accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the State.
"As -built" plans will need to be submitted with any changes color -coded
on the playas if the above confirmation cannot be made.
I',0. Fox 37687, l Adgh, NOrth Caroliaw 276117687 Telephone [phone]
An I-qual 01)portunmty.A1Trraaative Acton Employer

slop
Mr. B. Gary McGee, City Manager
August 24, 1989
Page 2
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please do not
hesitate to contact Mr. W. S. Hoffman at [phone].
Sincerely,
/o n R. In Cu� we" ief
C stru
onstruction Grants Section
CM,vk
cc: EPA
Hazen & Sawyer - Raleigh & Charlotte Office
Mooresville Regional Office
CE - Charlotte
Tom Fah, estock
Allen Wahab
Don Evans
Valerie Helms
Cecil Madden
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources n Community Development Vdn.
Division of Environmental Management
512 forth Salisbury Street • Raleigh, h, forth Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor 1 . Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey,fir., Secretary Director
August 14, 1989
Thomas Lundy,Manager
Catawba County
F.C. Box 889
Newton N.C. 28658
Subject: Pertnit ApplicationNo.WQOO(Y2154
City of Hickory
Land Application of Sludge from
Huffman Finishing Company
Catawba County
Dear Mr. Lundy
e Division of Environmental Management has received a application from the City of
Hickory to include sludge from Huffman Finishing Company in their land application program.
Should you desire to corntnent on this application as it relates to your interests, please do
so by September 14,1989.
If you have any questions, please contact Cis. Babette McKemie at 919/ 7 - 18 .
Sincerely,
Az <5'41011
Xrthtlr Mouberry, P. E., Supervisor
.Rermits and Engineering Unit
cc: Babette McKemie
Mooresville Regional Supervisor
P.O.Pollution Prevention Pays
Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 91 -7 -701 s
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DIVISION OF E!'IVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November i 1983
%IEMOANDU TO: Allen Kahan
A EIg BY: Thnrnran Hor � ..
SUBJECT: Response to Technical to�Ttnents
Sludge Disposal Hickory -Newton
1 utilities Plan
Amendment
Project No. C 370389-01
Catawba County, North Carolina
Appropriate staff of the Mooresville Regional Office have reviewed the
subject documents and offer the following comments and observations:
i Reference: Response to Comment No.
The engineer has mentioned that the Town of Long View does not intend
to abandon its wastewater treatment plant* Actually, this giant has
ceased discharging to surface waters, but is still being utilized
for pretreatment with the effluent being connected to the Henry Tort
Wastewater Treabrront Pleat for further treatment,
If you have any questions or geed any additional information, Dl'oas
advise Thurman Roane or, nra;°.
JT , so

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'
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Mr. Bill Hodge, e, OfficeM er
Mooresville Regional Office
r. Copy Batten, Pend
Local Programs Planning Branch'
Mr. Forrest Westall, Mead
Technical Services Branch
FROM:
Mr. T. Allen Wahab, Supervisor
Local Planning na e ent Unit
SUBJECT:
Response to 'Technical_ Comments
Sludge Disposal l Hickory -Newton
,1 Facilities Plan
Amendment E
Project No.. 70389-0
Transmitted herewith are two copies of the subject Amendment for the
Mooresville
Regional Office and one copy for the. Technical Services Branch,.
These are for your files. Please return: your comments to this office.,
S SR/ j .
Enclosure
cc: Richard Peace
LPMU
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DepartmentNorth Carolina
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr, Governor Joonph K Grik"C sI , Secretary
October 20, 1983
DIVISIONOF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Robert F. HeIm
Mrector
TOephone 9 19 731701
Per. Bob White
Economic "Development Coordinator
Western Piedmont Regional Council of Governments
P. C. Box 306
Hickory, North Carolina '2360
Subject: Response to Technical. Comments
Sludge Disposal Hickory -Newton
201 Facilities Plan
Amendment
Project No. C37038-01,
Dear Mr. White:
This is to ackno Id e the receipt of the subject amendment. Review
of this report has been initiated. You will be notified upon completion.
If ;you have any questions or comments, please contact the. Local.,
Planning Management Unit at (19) 733-6900.
Sincerely,
T. Allen Wahab, Supervisor
Locale Planning Management Unit
PJh
cc City of Hickory
City of Newton
City of Conover
Burmeister, Wright and associates
Mooresville Regional Office
Walter Taft, Jr.
Coy Batten
LPMU
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POLL TION PREVENTION Pal YS
P 0, Box 27667 RaIeiqh, I . C, 77611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMNTAL MANAGEMENT
September 7, 1984
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIELffqUESTED
14r. Jerry Twiggs
Public Utilities Director
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Warning Letter
Unpermitted Land Application of
Sludge
City of Hickory
Catawba, County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Twiggs.
As you are aware, yesterday, September 6, 1984, an investigation was
made of several potential sludge land application sites in the Rickety, area.
The investigation was made at your request and involved Dr. Bob Rubin, North
Carolina State University; Mr. Ed Nolly, SCS; Mr. Thurman Horne of this Office
and Mr. Nuitt Sanders and you representing the City.
One of the sites vitich was investigated was the abandoned landfill at the
airport (you were not present during this part of the investigation). At the
landfill site, Mr. Horne observed that sludge has been dumped in mounds several
feet high in an area of the site inmediately adjacent to a steep embankment.
In d
Slud
his action is a
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appli,
over
for a
cease
A Iri n
iders, it is our understanding that this
)ry Northeast wastewater treatment facility.
rth Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
1, on numerous occasions, that land
Lt.
in or in addition to our pending recommendation for enforce
is now under consideration.
Mooresvffle Regional Office P. 0, Box 950,919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N. C, 28115-0950 Telept
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DIVISIONOF
EWRONMENTAL
A MANAGEMENT
IP
North Carolina Department of Natural
�w Roer, F Fie€m
*w_ rResources &Community Development Dirpc"for
� -... :James B Hunt, Jr- Gtrrvmr James A, sUrnme$, Sec,,.ka€1`
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dick peace, Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office �
. A
THF1U; L.P. Benton, Jr., Head �... ,
Enforcement & Emergency esp0n"se Branch
FROM: Richard Lasater fL
F
,SUBJECT Enforcement Grade Report
City of Hickory
Land Disposal of Sludge Without a& Permit
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Catawba County
The e ea d action package identified above has been reviewed and graded.
The actin received a letter grade of "A-". The following items were considered
and weighed as indicated to give the above grade
a Investigation and investigation documentation: 25
(b) Enforcement action report format r antiati n : 10
(c) Enforcement action report content:
d Findings and decisions and draft assessment document: 1
Total points: g
Ihave counted off five points from the investigation documentation grade as w
f there is no mention that the land application permit was issued on ALAgUSt
1984, followed by a second permit on August 30, 1984, Another five points
were deducted from the enforcement action report content grade as no mention
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was made as to the; current compliance of the City of Hickory with their permit.
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28115-
REPORT OF Unper-mitted
Sludge Dumping
PL,ACE VISITED Proposed
Hickory Sludge Disposal
Site
DATE
July 30, 1984
ADDRESS Hickory, N. C.
RIVER BASIN
Catawba
BY WHOM I'lichael L. Parker
TIME SPENT
4 hours
PERSONS CONTArTED No
One
REASON FOR VISIT ity of Hickory uld dump waste
slud&e on 7/30/84 between 8:30 9;30 A.M.
COPIES TO:
REPORT: On June 30, 1984 at 0815 h6urs� this X
Office arrived at the 'Hickory Munici LVal to investigate the anonymous report
that City of Hickory employees would dump waste sludge from one of Hickory's municipal
WWTP's on property owned by the airport
Upon arrival the writer waited at v4iatl I a g , e point whicb I allowed a clear view of
the airport property. At approximately 0912 hours a City of -Hickory dump truck
carrying a load of dried sludge passed by the writer and entered a gate leading onto
the airport property. The writer followed, and observed,city employees preparing to
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<"p the sludge. Althouh, gthetoosethe actual
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UM,7 ,,thesludge, the
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6mployees were photographed I 'e, e w r t e r - VA kt!i�d far ap proximately 5
minutes to see if additional truck's "camie.,
On Wednesday, August 1, 1984, the writer again tra sit,",nd was able
to enter through A section of fence...wmrroundin the oit s under repair. The
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writer found (observed) approximAtes '', 12",�P of -d rICI had been
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NORTH =DEPARTMENT µ i" ems:
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMINTAL VONGEMENT
WATER P, QUALITY
POST OFFICE BOX 950
REPORT OP Unpermitted Sludge Dumping
PLACE VISITED Proposed Hickory Sludge Disposal Site DATE July 30, 1984
ADDRESS Hickory, N. C. RIVER'BASIN Catawba
BY W.Hom er r ours
Michael � SPENT
PERSONS CONTACTED No One
REASONFOR VISIT Aou
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N. II� ENVi A TENT T
AGREEMENT FOR THE LAND APPLICATION
OF 'WASTE SLUDGE ON PRIVATE LAND
NAME OF WWTP: n Fork Plant WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
OWNER
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TYPE OF SLUDGE l
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FIELD
LOCATION I err h ° Farm i�. � ��`x C. 28658
OWNERp PROPERTY Mr- H. W. Sherr"'
LESSEE PER
LAND USE OR CROPPINGPATTERNS
I TEUSE OR DISPOSITIONOFCROPS"
The undersigned lard owner of his representative ,hereby permits the'-
City of'
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hereinafter° referred; to as the per i.ttee, to apply sludge from the nry
Wastewater Treatment lent a the land at the a'ti� hr�
as escri.'be =n t e attached documents in ad ordance with the restrietis s� tigaxla�
tions and exceptions shown below. The landowner or his representative racemes,,
consideration, full use of the nutrient ° el f the applied sludge;while the,Permittee
receives, in consideration, "the use of the laud described ah e for he isp s l ° f
digested,sludge. This agreement small remain in effect for an initial period of
Following the initial
year period, this agreement. shallremain in effect from one, year to the next year,,
until cancelled as stipulated below. The undersigned land ownerear his representative,'.,
and the Permittee agree to abide with the following restrictions 'n stipulations, until
such:time s written ;�tifie tin, given ninety days i eds�e, ddifis " eenels
this agreement.
RESTRICTIONS:`
thr par .t= has the tight to d ant ` this �nt t. t;'

NOM CAROLINA
AT
1, the undersigned Notary Public, do hereby certifY 'that
per--,
nally appeared before ne this day and a6mowledged
,the ..
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North uarolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
4 ,
James. Hum Jr., G errs � et A, Summers, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGFMFNT
October 1,,1984
r Larry cC ,ears
Route 1, Box 398
Newton, N. C . 28658
Subject: Hickory Sludge Application Site (Mauser Farm)
Catawba County
Dear Mr. McClean:
;ached please rigid a copy of the Water Quality Investigation Report or file
investigation conducted' on September 26, 1984 by Nor. Monty Payne of this Office.
If ou should have anyr questions concerning this ratter or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Payne or re at [phone],
Sincerely,
Water Quality Regional Engineer
Enclosure
Catwo a County Health paxr tment
MDP:sju
9 ,ores lF? Reg i onW Office P 0, Bti3tt;^"��'', `.� 39 Ncxth Main Streo moofesviHe, N C 28 1 w. 0`,`l53C Tek ,)hwl )e ,#F0,1�'�rP�,' vs 9'v

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Mouser Fann
9/26/84
Catawba
Monty D. Payne 2 hours
n #C - w* r TED o One
REASON FOR VISIT complaints about odors
COPIES Catawba County Health Dept;
Steve Fumster w.
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Larry McClean k.
Can Friday, day September 21, i984 this Office received a complaint concerning
odors coming from sewage being land applied on the Mau er Farm, The complainant did not
see how the sludge was being applied, but complained about the odor steadily increasing
over the past three and one --half creeks;'
An. investigator (Monty Mayne) from this Office went to the Mauser Farm to see what
was actually occurring. He found that both Bret and dry sludge was being applied to the
land. The wet sludge was being spread on the surface evenly; the day sludge was;not
being spread, but was being piled gip. After further investigation Mr. Payne could find
only two infractions occurring at the site livestock is being allowed to graze on the
site; and the dry, sludge is being plied up instead of being spread
Odors on the day of investigation were not detectable, but the investigator did note
how odors could arise when the wet sludge is being applied to the land®
letter is being sent to the City of Hickory to inform them of their infractions.
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Resource
'll,�° James B, gun, Jr.,
` U 1 11tf L-1011MUIA 1 IC71 1
Sovernor James A, rn r ,, Secretary
DIVISION OF EINVIRONHENTAL KANAGE1,F01I
The Honorable William R. McDonald, III
Mayor, City of Hickory
Post i Office Box 398
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Notice of Enforcement Conference
Sludge Land Application
City of Hickory'
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dery Mayor your McDonald:
You and/or other representative of the City of Hickory, which you
deem necessary, are hereby requested to be present in this Office on July l
1984 at 10:00 A. M. to explain 'why this Office should not proceed with
enforcement recommendation for violalions of the North rolinta General
Statutes caused by land application of wastewater treatment plant sludge without
permit. Violations of this nature are subject to enforcement action by this
Division which could result in,: fvi fines of tea 10,000 per day per violation.
If the above date/time is not suitable, please advise Mr. Larry Coble or
e as soon as possible.
f you have any questionslon this matter, please feel free to, contact this
Office.
Sincerely,
FRA1d 775
1146,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
cap: Mr. Jerry Twiggs
Mr. Wilfred A. Wells
Mr. L. P. Benton, Jr.
Ms. Tana D. Fryer
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ]HAINAGENTEN7
July 1, :984
z�pT"l0RA'vNt` I TO lee Fleming
.
FROM tilo Peace
T111RO.TGt,.a. Rex Gleason
SI7B 1patlT t ULnpe zaaltted Sludge Disposal
Cite of Hickory
Catawba County ;
As per your request, the staff of the M Cl have reviewed the history of
Hickory's unpermitted sludge disposal practices and offer this memorandum and
attached correspondence,, etc. to summarize the events that have transpired.
As can be seen from review of the "Chronological File Summary" there have,
been numerous incidences, dating back to July 14, 1980, of illegal sludge disposal
practices-. There have been at least three (3) letters sent to the City, advising
there that this activity repulses a permit. There have been at least as many
ti warnings" by telephone.
The KRO has tried to work with the City to obtain a land application permit
beat this has been a; frustrating e: paerleatee. The City has been aware of pe lttlra
requirements for several years but did not make application for permit until early
this year (application received January 3, 1984).y, bpo . receiving this application
the Permits d Engineering Licit: advised the C itv of elcrtici.encies in the permit
application documents. Since that time there have been several- telephone calls
by the P & E Unit (Arthur Ha d trom) arad _ the MRO (Thurman porno) to the City (Mr.
Jerry Twiggs) trying to get the City to submit the required additional infosraaa con.
Only: recently has it appeared that our message hafinally gotten through. After
this latest incidence of unpermitted sludge disposal. (as referenced in the newspaper
article in question) and our subsequent warnings by telephone and by letter, it
appears that the City realise.s that we can not tolerate any future such incidences.
It appears that the City has now submitted all of the requested additional. information;
(received in Raleigh June 27, lSdd) to allow compl,at:ion of processing their permit
application.
Tl:e City has stressed that itt urgently needs a permit and. we ,:are glaring their
application out, priority ; attention, even though, as we have expressed to the City,
tlxe;w have essentially brow 1;€t this dilettmia on themselves through darer procrastinations
In the interim we have advised the City to seek perrn ss°ion from the County landfill
to dispose of sludge there
If you have any questions or need anyadditional. information, please advise.
dTHsu,

CITY. OF HICKORY'S SLUDGE DISPOSAL
CHRONOLOGICAL FILE SU1*1ARY
June 25, 1984
Letter from Rex Gleason to the Public 'Utilities Director
acknowledging continued unpermitted land application of
sludge, The Director was advised to cease such practices
immediately. This letter also requested additional
information required to complete the application for a
permit to dispose of sludge by land application.
Letter from Rex Gleason to Mr. Jake A. Siption requesting
that he cease the transport and disposal of the sludge
from the City of Hickory until a permit had been acquired
by the City.
June 21, 1984
Complaint investigation (by Mike Parker) concerning sludge
disposal on land belonging to Dr. Hart. In a phone call Gene
Haynes with the City of Hickory said he would see that this
was stopped.
June 8, 1984
Complaint investigation (by Mike Parker) concerning disposal
of sludge by land application on Dr. Hart's property. Through
telephone conversation with Dwight Wilson with the City of
Newton it was learned that the sludge was being hauled from
the City of Hickory Wastewater Treatment plants.
January 23, 1984
Application for sludge land application permit received.
July 27, 1983
Complaint investigation (by Larry Coble) concerning land
application of §ludge. The investigation found a large pile
of sludge in a pasture belonging to Xr. Merritt Smith. Mr.
Smith planned to apply the sludge to his pasture. Mr. Jerry
Twiggs of the City of Hickory stated that the city would not
haul anymore sludge to Mr. Smith.
July 5, 1983
Letter frcm, Rex Gleason to Mr. Jerry Twiggs, Pi-Iblic Utilities
Director for the City of Hickory, stating that land application
of sludge without a permit: is a violzition of applicable
Regulations. The letter reconnended that City not dispose of
sludge in this manner any longer until a permit had been
obtained.
April 19, 1982
Letter from Rex Gleason to the Director of Public Utilities
for the City of Hickory acknowledging the illegal disposal of
sludge without a permit by the City of Hickory. The letter
advised that the City of Hickory apply for a permit to dispose
of sludge by land application, An, application, for such a
permit was included with the letter.

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July 14, 1980 Complaint investigation (by Thurman Horne) concerning sludge
disposal on a garden owned by Tommy Barnard. The
investigation revealed that sludge was applied on the garde',
at two occasions and had been plowed under, Mr. Jerry Twiggs,
City of Hickory, agreed to refrain from spreading sludge ir,
this area again.

n Carolinallorth
Resources &Community Development
�h.
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor James, �r�nr r , Stref r
DIVISION F ENVIRONIMENTAL M� Nr EMENT
,July Id, 1,984
Mr. Harold< Scronce
Route 1, Box 64
Subject: Complaint Investigation
Sludge Disposal - Dr. Haritts Property
Catawba County, N. C.
Dear Mr. tronce„
This letter is to confirm the investigation of your complaint on were 21
1984.
Attached please find one (:1) copy of the subject complaint investigation
report.
p self-explanatory; ;questions
`ffia rd cart s�z�nid 11�� self la;�at�r c�er, �.f pan �a�re an
or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Tana I m
Fryer or tie. We appreciate gar assistance and concern in this matter.
Sier
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Fate ' uality Regional Engineer
Attachment
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oore vWe Recponal Office. PO Box 950,919 Nor'$r�'o ain Strad oorewswik, , C , 811 - 9 C Telephone ne 70td 6i•1r 9C
An Equaf OpporlLmity A;Ffis^a?iative Actia 3 Empfoyer

1H CAROLINA DEPARIMENT OF NATURAL, RESOURCES AND COMMU14ITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEME11T
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX 950
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF Sludge Disposal -City of Hickory
PLACE VISITED Bovman Farm DATE
ADDRESS S. 1�. 1573, Conover, North Carolnia RIVER BASIN — Catawba
BY WHOM Daivd W. Richardson TIME SPENT 3 hours
PERSONS CONTACTED Mr, Bowman, Owner of the property in question
REASON FOR 'VISIT City of Hickory land applying sludge without a 'valid Land
Application Permit
COPIES TO:
On July 3, 1984 at 1330
Regional Office to report tha
property and that the sludge
at the Moresville Regional C
Office investigate the site,
of the application of the alu
An investigator
approximately 1520 hou`
portion of the propert,,
and had allowed the sli
took a sample of the a,
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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt Jr, Governor Joseph W. 'Gri slev Secretary
DIVISION OF FNVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 5, 1983
CERlIFIED N=L
RETURN RECFIPT REQUESTED
it. Jerry Twiggs
Public Utilities Director
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, N. C. 28603
Subject: Unpermitted Land Application of Sludge
City of Hickory
Catawba County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Twiggs:
Reference is made to my letter to you dated April 19, 19,82 (a copy of which
is attached). This letter advised that this Office was aware that the City of
Hickorwas land applying wastewater treatment plant sludge without the necessary
Permits from the Division of Environmental Management. It also set foigth the
Items needed to acquire these Proper Permits. As of this writing this Office has
not received an application for Permit to land apply sludge.
On June 27 and June 28, 1983 this Office received complaints concerning land
application of sludge. On June 30, 1983 an investigation found that sludge had
been applied to grass lands owned by Mr. Clyde T. Bolick located off Highway 127
in Alexander County. This Office has no record of this site being Permitted for
sludge disposal.
As the results of these complaints Mr. Don Brooks with the City was contacted
and advised not to apply any more sludge to Mr. Bolick's property. Mr. Bolick was
also advised that any land application of sludge without Permit was illegal and
should not be done.
This is to advise you that land application of wastewater treatment plant
sludge without a Permit is a violation of N. C. General Statute 143-215.1.
Violations of this nature are also subject to enforcement action by this Division.
Enforcement actions of this nature are subject to civil fines of up to $10,000 per
day per violation.
You are: hereby requested to cease disposing of sludge on land without first
obtaining an appropriate Permit.
Moc"ros,"Me Reg! anal Office P, 0, Box 950,919 North Ma4i Street, MooresviHe, N. C 2811 50 Telephone 7tA/f.r33-1GQQ

F-,4r.
JerryJerry, Twa
Page
July , 1 '
If you have any questions, please coiftact Mr. Larry D. Coble or me.
Sincerely,
, :. hex -Gleason, P. E.
Water Qualiy Regional n Knee
Attachment
cc: Alexander County Health Depa n
Catawba County Health Department
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NORTH AR LI A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAl.. MANAGEMENT
DATER QUALITY SECTION
POSE` OFFICE BOX 950
MOORESVILLE, NORTH AR I II
REPORT OF Sludge Disposal -City ;;of Hickory
PLACE VISITED Bowman Farm DATA: 7/3/84
ADDRESS S. H. 1573, Conover, Hearth Carolnia RIVER BASIN Catawba
BY WHOM llayd W. Richardson TIME SPENT 3 hours
PERSONS CONTACTED Mr, Bowman, Owner of the property in question
REASON FOR VISIT City of Hickory land applying sludge; without a valid Land
Application Permit
COPIES T
REPORT
On July 3 1984 at 1330 hours, Mr. Richard H. Peace telephoned the Mooresville
Regional Office to report that the City of hickory had dumped sludge on the Bowman
property and that the sludge was still wet. Mr. Peace is the Regional Supervisor
at the Mooresville Regional Office. Mr. Peace suggested that personnel from the
Office investigate the site, collect samples of the sludge, and take photographs
of the application of the sludge.
An investigator from this Office arrived at the Bowman property at
approximately 1520 hours. Sludge had been recently applied to the field.
portion of the property had been recently graded where the sludge; was applied
and had allowed the sludge to flow into a nearby tributary. The investigator'
took; a sample of the sludge for analysisand photographs of the disposal area;
Later, the investigator met with 2r-. Bowman, the owner, and inspected all
of the properties being used for sludge disposal. Mr. Bowman told the investigator
that sludge, in the area where the sample was collected, was placed there on
Monday, July 2, 1984 by the City of Hickory.

North Carolina Department of Natural
1
James Hunt, ., Governor
c r Resources &Community Development
James . Summers, ,Secretary
DIVISION vIRONTmE 'TAIL MANAG ,NTT
June 25, 1984
CERTIFIED TW IT
RETURN RECEIPT REqjEf D
Mr. Jake A. Siginon
Route 1., Box 488
Newton, N. C. IS 5
Subject: Warning Letter
nperi itted Land Application of Sludge
City of is ory
Catawba County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Si mon
It has been brought t to the attention of this €1lliee that you have been
transporting sludge from the City of Hickory's wastewater treatment facilities
and land applying the sludge. You should be aware that this constitutes trans-
porting and disposal of wastewater treatment sludge. Since neither you or the
City has a permit for the land application of Hickory's sludge., you are in violation
of N. C. General Statute 14 15 "1( It :is requested that you immediately cease
the transport and disposal of the sludge from the City of Hickory until such time
a the City has received the necessary land application permit.
Please be advised, that continued violations of the aforementioned Statute are
subject to possible enforcement action including the assessment of civil penalties
of up to $10,000 per day per violation.
If you should have any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to
contact Mr. Mike e 'Parker, Ms. Tana Fryer or ' se at (70 61699.
Srocs �1
D. Rex Gleason, Pe E.
Water Quality' Regional Engineer
cc: Catawba County Health Department
Mr. Jerry Twiggs
i. Mike Parker
" °Ili' : sj d
mooresvilleRegbnaloffice P. 0, 0, 919 North Halm Sheaf, rhoore ville, N.C. 2 11 -0950 "Telephone 70416 i f

CERTIFIED IL
RETURN RpCEIPT REQUEST
r. Jerry Twiggs
Public Utilities Director
City of Hickory
Post Office Box 398
Hickory, N. C. 28603
Subject; Warning Setter
Unpermitted Sand Application of Sludge
City of Hickory
Catawba County, I . C.
Dear Mr. i ga
On June- , 1984, and dune 11, 1984, this Office received complaints concerning
land application of Hickory's wastewater treatment plant sludge on two sites:
the Hart property and the Wilfong property. Investigations can dune 8, 1984, and
Tune 11 1984, revealed that sludge had been land applied on the Wilfeng property,
located at the corner of State Road 2019 (Rocky Ford Road) and State Road 2020
(Wilfong Road) . You were notified and advised that any land application of sludge
-ithout a permit is illegal and should be teased immediately.
This Office received an additional complaint on June 20, 1984, concerning
disposal of sludge on the property owned byDr. Hart located art State load 2029
(Rog Hill Road) . The complaint was investigated on dune 21, 1984. ala investigation
revealed that sludge had been disposed of can the Hart property.
You have been alerted that the disposal of wastewater treatment plant sludge
by land application requires a permit from the Division of Environmental
management (letter to you dated April '1 , . g . You have also been advised that
land application of wastewater treatment plant sludge without a permit from the
Division of Environmental Management is a violation of N. C. General Statute
1 1 1( (letter to you dated Jul; 5, 1983). You are also reminded that
violations of this nature are subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day
per violation.
snauiu cease;LmmeuiaLeiy. inis viii-ce wtii
enforcement gent action if any future violation
you are;
al and
3 recommend
iapoaal of

r W Jerry !i ,7iggs
Page Two
June 251, 1984
January 23, -11984. You were notified that additional information was necessary in
a letter dated February 3, 1984, from Mr. H. Dale Crisp. These items lien"'rd not yet
been answered satisfactorily. Numerous telephone calls from this Office to you and,
front the Raleigh Office to you have taken glace since: the February d 1984 letter
to you, but the necessary information has, not yet been received. If you still have
questions in regards to the permit application, please s n ant either Mr. Thurman
Horne of t1lis Office at 704) 663-1699 or Mr. Arthur Hagstrom of the Raleigh Office
Again, vati are reminded that until. such time as you apple for and receive a
permit for the land application ation of sludge, all such lewd application of sludge is
illegal and should be teased immediately. if not, appropriate enforcement action
will be recommended.
If you should have any questions, please contact either Mr. Mike Parker, Ms.
Tana Fryer, or me at ( 66 -1 99
Sincerely,
Mlj 3iraL sty �1
D. Reap Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Engineer
cc: Mr. Dike Parker
Mr. Jake Sigmon
Catawba un Health Department
r Lee Fleming
rp Art'Tastrm
be or d n Emergency en Response
Mr. Harold Scrnn e
D :sj

K%57DtR7XE7 .. RESOURCES a.: I T Y
} F.
WATFA QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE
BOX
A
t t ' i ti 2EIIS
REPORT OF Compinint, Investigation
PLACE : V �, Hart Property June ` , 1984
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IDtr
µ
DATE June 21, 1984
ADDRESS SR 2029; Vane, N. C. RIVER BASIN Catawba
Mike Parker
�y
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PERSONS C("yt,�T!^'�d ED S.C1m Spur".king; Jake igaaon; Jerry Twiggs, Dwight Wl.iMxo , Gene Haynes:
REASON FOR VISIT To investigate complaint of disposal of sludge
COPIES TO: Mr. Tom Spurling
4
11
REPORT: On June 5, :-1984 this Office rt:,a,eived ar complaint tk ros,rgb Mr. Tom Spurling of the::
Catawba County Health Department regarding the disposal of sludge dge on Dr. Har 's,
property allegedly gedl by the City of Newton's trucks. The complainant complained ed of odor
and of u.il arge on the road. Mr. Dwight Wilson with the City of Newton was contacted
by telephone by
. i, r . Lm,.s'.'ry. Coble of t.i'a_i.s Office concerning this matter. Mr. a Wilson
7.Ci1or€red Mr. Coble that the uli7v`ge is being hauled from the City of ` AL"ry' ".ed,`st k:catk
treatment facilities.
Mr. Jerry Twiggs with the City of Hickory was :also contacted. He was reminded
that land application without as permit is illegal and should be cHe=anaak immediately.
On June 8, 1984, MrMike Parker of this fic investigated. At that time, no
evidence of sludge disposal was found,
n ,::une 20, 1984, this Officer received an additional complaint concerning the lac c
a ,vase Dr. Hart' property. r:t��. �°'e complainant ak
�rkwapi�.t.��atk,a�ra �.��. t�c�c.,� p p��aact that pay 1<:�
observed two .toads of sludge being hauled the previous day, June 19, 1984. He
complained of the land application on of sludge and of the odor. He gave more specific
directions to the site. On June 1, 1984, Mr... Mike Parker investigated the second
complaint and discovered that sludge had indeed been disposal of on the Hart
property.
Mr. 'iv i g g
s could not be contacted, but Mr. Gene Haynes with the City of Hickory

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was notified. He said he would stop the land application of sludge Witnout a permit.
In a warning letter dated June 25, 1984, Mr. jerry Iviggs was reminded that the
land application of sludge without a permit is illegal and should be ceased immediately
Mr. Twiggs was also informed that this Office would have no alternative than to
recommend enforcement action should future violations occur.
During an investigation of .and application of sludge at a different Ate, it was
determined that trucks belonging to Sigmon Brothers Dairy were responsible for the
transport and land application of the sludge and not the City of Newton's trucks.
Mr. Jake Sigmon has been notified in a warning lettur dated June 25, 1984, that land
application of sludge is illegal and that he should immediately cease the transport
and disposal of sludge until such time as the City of Hickory has received the
necessary land application permit.
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DIVISION OF C4Y1R0ME3TAL WAGEMEIT
April 19. 1982
Mr. Jerry Twiggs
Director of Public Uties
City of Hickory
Post Office Sax 193
Uickary, North Carolina 2-86,03
Subject: Land Application of Sludge
MY of Hickory
Catawba County, North Carolina
War 4r. Twiggs:
It has Wen Wuqhi to the attention of the staff of this Office tnat the
City of hickory is posing was ter treat;'ient plant sludge by land
a0lication with a Per fraq the IDon of Environmental Management.
In nwAss M nhfi4n A Dn". 4+ +Am r4*" -411 4*-- w- 44iv --, an-
artu afjcnnjcopies aiong wine an engineering report c* tainio"
suffftiUt data tO Insure tnet disposal of the sludge is not harmful to thle
environment. This report ShoUld Contain sludge analysis, soil characteristics,
Watkn maps of the disposal area, method of disposal, location of monitoring
wells, water table depths, limiting characteristics, application rates aid
disposal procedures.
Upon receipt of the completed applications and the engineering report,
this Office will Veqln to process your rentiest ft,)r, ,gee it
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact
Larry Cable or me.
%IGINAL SICNEP, RVY
S. W 040ason, P. E.
WAtIP Quality W#Wvisor
tet Wamba County Ault sopmrtmen
Alexander County Health Separtment
i1se

city or nicXUZY
P. 0. BOX 398„
Hickory, NC 28601
Subject: Sludge Treatment
By Chlorine i t i
A Project
e
Dear Mr. Wells.
As you may, be aware, the use of chlorIne in the Cityof Hickory'waste-
water treatment works as a sterilant, oxihnt, or l conditioner i one tends
to
pibdnce chemical reactions which resul.t in the vDrmation of a number of chlorinated
hydrocarbons. The National~ Wildlife Federation :pasaas urged the Environmental
Protection new (EPA) In a nags release (cope attached) dated February 14, 1979,
to 'restrict the use chlOtine for waste sludge stabilization. EPA is conducting
studies an the uses opyhlorinerelative to aste sludge treatment, and has
prepared draft policy; concerning nt and future 'projects involving such
at
.. copy the aft li i attached. ched. i draft poll noted
tha
processethe processes have potentialnn t l impacts through release
of
unqaantifind chlorinated organics. While no recorgnendation was made to exclude
chlorine sledge oxidation, it was suggestedthat alternative proc consr
feed for sludge treatment because of the �'votential risk.
If the chlorine oxidation process is an existing thcl of waste sludge
atmxt, the following procedures were s e t-ecl l l the draft of ic. ,-
1. Recycle the filtrate, centrate, or decant nt to the head of a treatment
plant, or treat the liquid phase with (.,-a n adsorption (the Q of
the liquid d phase should also ;be neutralized to acceptable levels).
µ As the preferred method, dispose of t ho solids through use of secured
landfills or land llu t hydrogeologically isolated sites. Treat
leachates Pram secured landfills with carbon adsorption as required
to
tlna " n surface or :.tun titers. mail spreading
leacontamination
t
used disposal, incorporate the solids In the soils to avoid
their consumption by animals.
.far Eqwo0Mx%P'"Wn4 qirmaWe Acs`em Employer

Protection Agency will be taking a closer look at the potential 'for the qenera-
tion of chlorinated hydrocarbons and at the efftctiveness of Controls which
are currently being applied to this type sludge tiandling facility.
If I can be of assistance or can provide yoti with additional information,
please advise.
Sineerely yours,
Original Slr�,ned ft
A. E WRORTE
A. F., Mcftorie
Director
Attachments
cc, Environmental Protection Agency
Harwood Beebe Company
Catawba County Health Department
Richard Peace
Mr. L. P. Benton, Jr.
Rr. Coy M. Batten
Mr. A. C. Turnage,Jr.
Mr. W. S. Hoffman

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