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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002857_NOV-2022-PC-0004_20220110ROY COOPER. Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 10, 2022 CERTIFIED MAIL NUMBER 7018 1130 0000 1612 8090 RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED Donna M. Moore — President Chapel Road Properties, LLC 43 NC 49 South Asheboro, North Carolina 27205 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation with Intent to Enforce NOV-2022-PC-0004 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permit No. WQ0002857 Piedmont Custom Meats WWTF Wastewater Irrigation System Caswell County Dear Ms. Moore: On December 20, 2021, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle and Tricia Lowery conducted an announced compliance inspection at the above -mentioned facility. Glenn Price, ORC, of Pace Analytical was present during the initial review of the facility and records; and Larry Moore of Piedmont Custom Meats was present to review the facility. A review of records, irrigation zones, lagoons, bar screen and grease trap, pump house, animal waste collection area, and tannery were completed. This review reflects non-compliance with the subject permit. The following violations were noted: 1. The distribution box for Zones 1, 2, and 3 has not been repaired. A PVC pipe was installed in the corner of the box to mark the location. The lid was broken in two pieces and the distribution box was still broken (Figure 1). This violation was also referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 6). Mr. Moore stated that he is waiting on a plumber to become available to repair the distribution box. This is a violation of Permit Condition 111.1 "the facilities shall be properly maintained ... at all times," and Permit Condition V.I "the Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities." Repair the distribution box within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. NORTH D E Dopartmem of Envimnmomni au.i` North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 2 2. There was no standing water present in the pumphouse at the time of the inspection. The permit renewal application stated, "the plumber has been selected and is scheduled to install the sump pump by the end of November 2021." Mr. Moore stated that he cannot locate a plumber or electrician to install the sump pump, but the new pump is on site. The hole beside the door to the pumphouse caused by stormwater erosion is still present. This hole was referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 6). There was also evidence of several other holes and damage around the interior of the pumphouse walls caused by erosion, standing water, and potentially infiltration (Figure 2). This is a violation of Permit Condition 111.1 "the facilities shall be properly maintained ... at all times," and Permit Condition V.I "the Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities." Repair the hole beside the door within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter and take measures to repair and prevent further damage to the interior walls. 3. Residual removal records were not available at the time of inspection. Mr. Moore stated that he could provide the date of when residuals were removed and the destination of residuals removed by Valley Protein, Inc. but not the volume, and the date of residuals removal by 64 Portables but not the volume or the facility that is accepting the residuals. Lack of residuals removal records was also referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 4). Failure to maintain residuals removal records is a violation of Permit Condition IV.8 "a record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility ... At a minimum, this record shall include: a. name of the residual hauler, b. non -discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, c. date the residuals were hauled; and d. volume of residuals removed. Moving forward, maintain a record of residuals removed with, at a minimum, the information listed above. The Residuals Management Plan was available for review at the time of inspection. The Residuals Management Plan was inadequate. The following information should be included: a. A solids removal schedule should be added. b. A detailed explanation as to how residuals will be collected, handled, processed, stored, and disposed should be added. c. An evaluation of the residuals storage requirements for the treatment facility based upon the maximum anticipated residuals production rate and the ability to remove residuals should be added. d. A written commitment to the permittee of a Department -approved residuals management program accepting the residuals that demonstrates that the approved program has adequate capacity to accept the residuals should be included. 3 e. If oil, grease, or screenings removal and collection is a designed unit process, a detailed explanation as to how these materials will be collected, handled, process, stores, and disposed of should be included. i. This includes the residuals removed from the bar screen and grease trap. An example would be: The bar screen will be inspected once a day. Bar screenings will be placed in a container in the catch basin. When the container is full it will be stored on the concrete surrounding the bar screen. These containers will be emptied once a week by Valley Protein, Inc. f. A method for determining the amount of sludge in the lagoons or a regular schedule for removing sludge should be added. Please submit an updated Residuals Management Plan within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. 4. At the time of inspection, several of the more severe holes on the lagoon embankments had been filled. The large holes on the south side of Lagoon 1, an area between the two lagoons, and an area on the east side of Lagoon 2 had been filled (Figure 3). Mr. Moore stated that fill dirt was placed in the holes and packed down with a skid steer four to five months ago by the contractor who did some grading work around the facility. Several holes have yet to be repaired on the south side of Lagoon 2, and other small holes on both lagoon embankments. The ground hog holes on the exterior embankment of Lagoon 1 have not been refilled. Mr. Moore stated that efforts are ongoing to remove the animals responsible. This is an ongoing violation as referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 6) and correspondence dated December 29, 2020. Animal burrow holes were previously noted in correspondence from DWR dated April 15, 2015. Current design standards (15 NCAC 02T .0505(f)) require that lagoons "shall have either a liner of natural materials at least one foot in thickness and having a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1 x10-6 centimeter per second when compacted, or a synthetic liner of sufficient thickness to exhibit structural integrity and an effective hydraulic conductivity no greater than that of the natural material liner." Finish repairing the remaining holes on both lagoons within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter and continue to make efforts to remove the nuisance animals. Make efforts to establish vegetation on the repaired areas of the embankments. 5. The risers in the irrigation zones have not been repaired. The permit renewal application states that "plumbers will be on -site in approximately two to four weeks to make these repairs." Mr. Moore stated that they have been unable to contract a plumber or pipe runners to repair the irrigation system, but when someone is hired all risers that need attention will be repaired and he has ordered 24 spray heads. Ms. Caudle requested that Mr. Moore provide an invoice or proof of purchase of the spray heads, and it has not been received to date. The following necessary repairs were noted and labeled on the attached site map: 4 o A groundhog hole is present beside the riser of #1 in Z1, and the spray head is clogged. Mr. Price has been unable to repair it, a more detailed repair is needed. This riser was flagged for repair. o #2 in Z1 is broken at the shut-off valve, and as a result is spraying a fan of wastewater around the riser. The ball valve needs to be repaired. This riser was flagged for repair. o #3 and #4 in Z1 both have small depressions around the bottom of the riser and are retaining water, and potentially wastewater. These depressions need to be filled to prevent ponding water from damaging the riser. o #4 in Z2 has a slight depression around the base of the riser. Some water was present in the depression, unlike #3 and #4 in Z1. This could be rainwater from the -0.5 inches received the previous weekend. This depression needs to be filled to prevent ponding water from damaging the riser. o #1 in Z3 is broken off underground. There is evidence that runoff from this riser is present. There is a patch of vibrant green grass directly downslope of the riser. The supply line and riser need to be excavated and repaired. This riser was flagged for repair. o #3 in Z3 has a slight depression around the base of the riser. This depression needs to be filled to prevent ponding water from damaging the riser. o #1 in Z4 could not be located. Mr. Moore stated that they will tie #1 back to #2 and install new piping and a new riser. If this is not done, the acreage of this zone will need to be updated. Ms. Caudle emphasized that Mr. Moore should ensure that there is not a broken, un-capped pipe present before re- installing the riser. o #3 in Z4 has a hole in the riser pipe. This hole needs to be repaired before this zone can be used again. Failure to repair the above items is preventing the irrigation facility from operating correctly as at least one riser in each zone needs repair. Failure to repair the above items is a violation of Permit Condition 111.1 "the facilities shall be properly maintained ... at all times," and Permit Condition V.I "the Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities." Repair the spray zones within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. The following deficiencies were noted: I. The Maintenance log is not maintained at the facility as required by the permit. Mr. Price stated that he always keeps the maintenance log with him due to animals damaging previous inspection logs kept in the pump house. Mr. Price also stated that the back up ORC, Garrett Dreyer, will turn off the irrigation system and walk the fields after irrigation. Mr. Dreyer's observations are not included in the maintenance log as a result. This is a violation of Permit Condition IV.9 "a maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility ... At a minimum, this log shall include: a. Visual observations of the plant and plant 5 site, and b. record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.). Moving forward, maintain an inspection log on site with all observations and maintenance performed at the facility. II. At the time of inspection, the Operation and Maintenance Plan and Spill Plan were available for review but were found to be inadequate. This was also referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item C). The following corrections and updates for the Operations and Maintenance Plan should be completed: a. Language needs to be added stating that WSRO must be notified when freeboard < 2ft. b. The operational procedures also include notifying Jerry of certain things. Jerry Matkins was the previous owner; the O&M plan should be updated to remove Jerry. c. The effluent parameters listed are incorrect based on the most recent Attachment A. The following parameters should be added: pH, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen. d. The monitoring well parameters listed are incorrect based on the most recent Attachment C. Conductivity should be removed, and pH added. e. The soil parameters are missing pH. This should be added. f. The responsibilities of staff at Piedmont Custom Meats should also be included, such as notifying the operator in emergency situations or removing vegetation from the spray zones. g. A mowing schedule should be added to the operational procedures. The Spill plan provided in the permit renewal application listed information that applies to collection system overflows, but Mr. Price had updated it by the time of inspection to reflect non -discharge spill response procedures. The following information is still needed: a. Response to upsets and bypasses, including control, containment, and remediation. b. Contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders, and regulatory agencies. Please submit updated Operation and Maintenance Plan and Spill Plan within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. III. The most recent Non Discharge Monitoring Report and Non Discharge Application Report forms are not in use. This was referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392. Permit Condition IV.5 lists all parameters that must be recorded during irrigation events and the forms currently being used do not include all information listed in this permit condition. Please begin using the most recent NDMR and NDAR forms within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Custom forms can be requested. The following items of concern were noted: A. A copy of the most recent permit was not available for review at the time of inspection. The permit contains all performance standards, operation and maintenance requirements, monitoring and reporting requirements, and general 6 information relating to the system. Moving forward, a copy of the most recent permit must be maintained on site and readily available. B. Freeboard was 2ft at the time of inspection. As a reminder, Permit Condition 111.12 states "freeboard in the primary and secondary lagoons shall not be less than two feet at any time." Please take measures to lower the freeboard and maintain it at an acceptable level. C. The tannery on site was in operation at the time of the inspection. The tannery was returned to operations within the past two years. A new pipe had been installed to drain leachate from the tannery building to the derelict storage tanks outside of the building since the last site visit. The storage tank that wastewater is currently being drained to has several holes at ground level. The second storage tank is in better condition but the pipe to transfer wastewater between the storage tanks is above the holes in the first storage tank. There is a clear path where the leachate is traveling downslope towards the on -site freshwater pond (Figure 4). The area downslope of the storage tanks is in worse condition than it was at previous site visits. Tannery wastewater can have organic and inorganic compound, nitrogenous compounds, chromium, sulfides, and suspended and dissolved solids. Ms. Caudle discussed repairing or replacing the storage tank to prevent continued runoff. Ms. Caudle advised that piping the wastewater to the lagoons could negatively impact the quality of the effluent sprayed, and eventually negatively impact the spray zones due to the high salt content of the wastewater in question. Please work with Ms. Caudle to develop a Plan of Action to address these issues within (30) days of receipt of this letter. D. The containers used to hold bar screenings before they are hauled away did not have any cracks or holes visible. A total of four containers were present. Mr. Moore stated that Valley Protein, Inc. empties the containers weekly. It appeared that the drain in the catch basin area had been jetted and now operated properly, but the drain cover was broken. There was some evidence of runoff and other solids in the grass surrounding the bar screen. The containers are being stored on the concrete surrounding the bar screen. Improper storage and handling of bar screenings was also referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 4). The permit renewal application stated that gravel or a concrete pad would not be installed because it was "cosmetic in nature and would not serve any real purpose." Moving forward, please use the catch basin area to transfer bar screenings from the bar screen to the containers, rather than placing the containers outside of the containment walls surrounding the bar screen and catch basin. The containers that aren't actively being used may be stored on the concrete beside the bar screen. E. The drain from the manure capture area is piped into the lagoons. The concrete pad that collects manure and other leachate is not covered and may pose a risk to introducing stormwater to the lagoons. Mr. Moore stated that as of right now, there has been no issue with stormwater and the lagoons. Please continue to monitor this area to ensure that excessive stormwater runoff from the roof of the 7 animal containment area is not entering the lagoons. If this area begins to impact the freeboard of the lagoons, further action may be taken. F. Permit Condition 111.1, Permit Condition 111.6, Permit Condition IV.5, Permit Condition IV.6, Permit Condition IV.8, Permit Condition IV.9, Permit Condition IV.13, and Permit Condition V.2 require various records, inspection logs, and maintenance information be maintained on site at all times for at least five year. Please review these permit conditions and maintain the appropriate information on site. Your immediate attention to the items listed above is needed. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. Failure to address the items listed in this Notice in the allotted time frame could result in enforcement action. A follow up inspection will be scheduled within one hundred and twenty (120) days of receipt of this letter. Please refer to the enclosed site map and inspection report for additional observations and information. If you have any questions regarding this Notice, please contact Caitlin Caudle or me at the letterhead address or phone number, or by email at caitlin.caudle©ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by:by� %ig A. l . 5/4.1kr "- 145B49E225C94 EA. Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ- WSRO Enc: Inspection Report Site Map Photos Cc: Caswell County Environmental Health (electronic) Glenn Price, Pace Analytical (electronic) WSRO Electronic Files Laserfiche File WQ0002857 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0002857 SOC: County: Caswell Region: Winston-Salem Effective: 04/29/16 Expiration: 03/31/21 Effective: Expiration: Contact Person: Donna M Moore Title: Owner : Chapel Road Properties LLC Facility: Piedmont Custom Meats WWTF 9683 Kerr Chapel Rd Gibsonville NC 27249 Phone: 336-584-8247 Directions to Facility: From Winston-Salem, take 1-40 east to 1-85 north Rt. 29 north to Brown Summit exit (left, then immediate right onto Rt. 150) 7.3 miles to Toxler Mill Road (no turns), then proceed 3.1 miles to Kerr Chapel Road 0.8 miles. System Classifications: SI, Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 10:10AM Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records ▪ Record Keeping ▪ End Use -Irrigation ▪ Wells (See attachment summary) Exit Time: 01:15PM Phone: 336-776-9699 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent ▪ Treatment ▪ Treatment Lagoons ▪ Treatment Disinfection ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Treatment Barscreen ▪ Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment ▪ Treatment Flow Measurement Page 1 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On December 20, 2021, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle and Tricia Lowery conducted an announced compliance inspection at the above -mentioned facility. Glenn Price, ORC, of Pace Analytical was present during the initial review of the facility and records; and Larry Moore of Piedmont Custom Meats was present to review the facility. A review of records, irrigation zones, lagoons, bar screen and grease trap, pump house, animal waste collection area, and tannery were completed. This review reflects non-compliance with the subject permit. The following violations were noted: 1. The distribution box for Zones 1, 2, and 3 has not been repaired. A PVC pipe was installed in the corner of the box to mark the location. The lid was broken in two pieces and the distribution box was still broken (Figure 1). This violation was also referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 6). Mr. Moore stated that he is waiting on a plumber to become available to repair the distribution box. This is a violation of Permit Condition 111.1 "the facilities shall be properly maintained ... at all times," and Permit Condition V.I "the Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities." Repair the distribution box within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. 2. There was no standing water present in the pumphouse at the time of the inspection. The permit renewal application stated, "the plumber has been selected and is scheduled to install the sump pump by the end of November 2021." Mr. Moore stated that he cannot locate a plumber or electrician to install the sump pump, but the new pump is on site. The hole beside the door to the pumphouse caused by stormwater erosion is still present. This hole was referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 6). There was also evidence of several other holes and damage around the interior of the pumphouse walls caused by erosion, standing water, and potentially infiltration (Figure 2). This is a violation of Permit Condition 111.1 "the facilities shall be properly maintained ... at all times," and Permit Condition V.I "the Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities." Repair the hole beside the door within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter and take measures to repair and prevent further damage to the interior walls. 3. Residual removal records were not available at the time of inspection. Mr. Moore stated that he could provide the date of when residuals were removed and the destination of residuals removed by Valley Protein, Inc. but not the volume, and the date of residuals removal by 64 Portables but not the volume or the facility that is accepting the residuals. Lack of residuals removal records was also referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 4). Failure to maintain residuals removal records is a violation of Permit Condition IV.8 "a record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility ... At a minimum, this record shall include: a. name of the residual hauler, b. non -discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept the residuals, c. date the residuals were hauled; and d. volume of residuals removed. Moving forward, maintain a record of residuals removed with, at a minimum, the information listed above. The Residuals Management Plan was available for review at the time of inspection. The Residuals Management Plan was inadequate. The following information should be included: a. A solids removal schedule should be added. b. A detailed explanation as to how residuals will be collected, handled, processed, stored, and disposed should be added. c. An evaluation of the residuals storage requirements for the treatment facility based upon the maximum anticipated residuals production rate and the ability to remove residuals should be added. d. A written commitment to the permittee of a Department -approved residuals management program accepting the residuals that demonstrates that the approved program has adequate capacity to accept the residuals should be included. e. If oil, grease, or screenings removal and collection is a designed unit process, a detailed explanation as to how these Page 2 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine materials will be collected, handled, process, stores, and disposed of should be included. i. This includes the residuals removed from the bar screen and grease trap. An example would be: The bar screen will be inspected once a day. Bar screenings will be placed in a container in the catch basin. When the container is full it will be stored on the concrete surrounding the bar screen. These containers will be emptied once a week by Valley Protein, Inc. f. A method for determining the amount of sludge in the lagoons or a regular schedule for removing sludge should be added. Please submit an updated Residuals Management Plan within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. 4. At the time of inspection, several of the more severe holes on the lagoon embankments had been filled. The large holes on the south side of Lagoon 1, an area between the two lagoons, and an area on the east side of Lagoon 2 had been filled (Figure 3). Mr. Moore stated that fill dirt was placed in the holes and packed down with a skid steer four to five months ago by the contractor who did some grading work around the facility. Several holes have yet to be repaired on the south side of Lagoon 2, and other small holes on both lagoon embankments. The ground hog holes on the exterior embankment of Lagoon 1 have not been refilled. Mr. Moore stated that efforts are ongoing to remove the animals responsible. This is an ongoing violation as referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item 6) and correspondence dated December 29, 2020. Animal burrow holes were previously noted in correspondence from DWR dated April 15, 2015. Current design standards (15 NCAC 02T .0505(f)) require that lagoons "shall have either a liner of natural materials at least one foot in thickness and having a hydraulic conductivity of no greater than 1x10-6 centimeter per second when compacted, or a synthetic liner of sufficient thickness to exhibit structural integrity and an effective hydraulic conductivity no greater than that of the natural material liner." Finish repairing the remaining holes on both lagoons within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter and continue to make efforts to remove the nuisance animals. Make efforts to establish vegetation on the repaired areas of the embankments. 5. The risers in the irrigation zones have not been repaired. The permit renewal application states that "plumbers will be on -site in approximately two to four weeks to make these repairs." Mr. Moore stated that they have been unable to contract a plumber or pipe runners to repair the irrigation system, but when someone is hired all risers that need attention will be repaired and he has ordered 24 spray heads. Ms. Caudle requested that Mr. Moore provide an invoice or proof of purchase c the spray heads, and it has not been received to date. The following necessary repairs were noted and labeled on the attached site map: o A groundhog hole is present beside the riser of #1 in Z1, and the spray head is clogged. Mr. Price has been unable to repair it, a more detailed repair is needed. This riser was flagged for repair. o #2 in Z1 is broken at the shut-off valve, and as a result is spraying a fan of wastewater around the riser. The ball valve needs to be repaired. This riser was flagged for repair. o #3 and #4 in Z1 both have small depressions around the bottom of the riser and are retaining water, and potentially wastewater. These depressions need to be filled to prevent ponding water from damaging the riser. o #4 in Z2 has a slight depression around the base of the riser. Some water was present in the depression, unlike #3 and #4 in Z1. This could be rainwater from the —0.5 inches received the previous weekend. This depression needs to be filled to prevent ponding water from damaging the riser. o #1 in Z3 is broken off underground. There is evidence that runoff from this riser is present. There is a patch of vibrant green grass directly downslope of the riser. The supply line and riser need to be excavated and repaired. This riser was flagged for repair. o #3 in Z3 has a slight depression around the base of the riser. This depression needs to be filled to prevent ponding water from damaging the riser. o #1 in Z4 could not be located. Mr. Moore stated that they will tie #1 back to #2 and install new piping and a new riser. If this is not done, the acreage of this zone will need to be updated. Ms. Caudle emphasized that Mr. Moore should ensure that there is not a broken, un-capped pipe present before re -installing the riser. o #3 in Z4 has a hole in the riser pipe. This hole needs to be repaired before this zone can be used again. Failure to repair the above items is preventing the irrigation facility from operating correctly as at least one riser in each zone needs repair. Failure to repair the above items is a violation of Permit Condition 111.1 "the facilities shall be properly Page 3 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine maintained ... at all times," and Permit Condition V.I "the Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities." Repair the spray zones within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. The following deficiencies were noted: I. The Maintenance log is not maintained at the facility as required by the permit. Mr. Price stated that he always keeps the maintenance log with him due to animals damaging previous inspection logs kept in the pump house. Mr. Price also stated that the back up ORC, Garrett Dreyer, will turn off the irrigation system and walk the fields after irrigation. Mr. Dreyer's observations are not included in the maintenance log as a result. This is a violation of Permit Condition IV.9 "a maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility ... At a minimum, this log shall include: a. Visual observations of the plant and plant site, and b. record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing of equipment, adjustments, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.). Moving forward, maintain an inspection log on site with all observations and maintenance performed at the facility. II. At the time of inspection, the Operation and Maintenance Plan and Spill Plan were available for review but were found to be inadequate. This was also referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392 (Item C). The following corrections and updates for the Operations and Maintenance Plan should be completed: a. Language needs to be added stating that WSRO must be notified when freeboard < 2ft. b. The operational procedures also include notifying Jerry of certain things. Jerry Matkins was the previous owner; the O&M plan should be updated to remove Jerry. c. The effluent parameters listed are incorrect based on the most recent Attachment A. The following parameters should be added: pH, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen. d. The monitoring well parameters listed are incorrect based on the most recent Attachment C. Conductivity should be removed, and pH added. e. The soil parameters are missing pH. This should be added. f. The responsibilities of staff at Piedmont Custom Meats should also be included, such as notifying the operator in emergency situations or removing vegetation from the spray zones. g. A mowing schedule should be added to the operational procedures. The Spill plan provided in the permit renewal application listed information that applies to collection system overflows, but Mr. Price had updated it by the time of inspection to reflect non -discharge spill response procedures. The following information is still needed: • Response to upsets and bypasses, including control, containment, and remediation. • Contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders, and regulatory agencies. Please submit updated Operation and Maintenance Plan and Spill Plan within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. III. The most recent Non Discharge Monitoring Report and Non Discharge Application Report forms are not in use. This was referenced in NOV-2020-PC-0392. Permit Condition IV.5 lists all parameters that must be recorded during irrigation events and the forms currently being used do not include all information listed in this permit condition. Please begin using the most recent NDMR and NDAR forms within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. Custom forms can be requested. The following items of concern were noted: A. A copy of the most recent permit was not available for review at the time of inspection. The permit contains all performance standards, operation and maintenance requirements, monitoring and reporting requirements, and general information relating to the system. Moving forward, a copy of the most recent permit must be maintained on site and readily available. B. Freeboard was 2ft at the time of inspection. As a reminder, Permit Condition 111.12 states "freeboard in the primary and Page 4 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine secondary lagoons shall not be less than two feet at any time." Please take measures to lower the freeboard and maintain it at an acceptable level. C. The tannery on site was in operation at the time of the inspection. The tannery was returned to operations within the past two years. A new pipe had been installed to drain leachate from the tannery building to the derelict storage tanks outside of the building since the last site visit. The storage tank that wastewater is currently being drained to has several holes at ground level. The second storage tank is in better condition but the pipe to transfer wastewater between the storage tanks is above the holes in the first storage tank. There is a clear path where the leachate is traveling downslope towards the on -site freshwater pond (Figure 4). The area downslope of the storage tanks is in worse condition than it was at previous site visits. Tannery wastewater can have organic and inorganic compound, nitrogenous compounds, chromium, sulfides, and suspended and dissolved solids. Ms. Caudle discussed repairing or replacing the storage tank to prevent continued runoff. Ms. Caudle advised that piping the w Page 5 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Lagoon Spray, LR Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) Yes No NA NE • Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A manure capture area is piped into the system now. This adds manure leachate into the system. Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Comment: A water meter is used to measure influent flow. Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? Is flowmeter operating properly? Does flowmeter monitor continuously? Does flowmeter record flow? Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? Yes No NA NE ▪ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: A flowmeter is not used to measure effluent. Effluent irrigated is measured by using the GPM of the pump and the time irrigated. Page 6 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Treatment Barscreen Is it free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screenings in compliance? Are the bars spaced properly? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: Treatment Disinfection Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? If tablets, are tablets present? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - ) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: The chlorinator was not accessible for review. Record Keeping Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ Yes No NA NE ▪ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 7 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? Comment: Soils had not been sampled at the time of inspection. End Use -Irrigation Are buffers adequate? Is the cover crop type specified in permit? Is the crop cover acceptable? Is the site condition adequate? Is the site free of runoff / ponding? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment present? Is the application equipment operational? Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? How close is the closest water supply well? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ ❑ ❑• • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ A copy of the permit was not available. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• Page 8 of 9 Permit: WQ0002857 Owner - Facility: Chapel Road Properties LLC Inspection Date: 12/20/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is municipal water available in the area? # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Are monitoring wells damaged? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A cover crop is not specified. All acreage in the permit is not being used because the irrigation zones are in need of repair. All irrigation equipment is not operational. The monitoring wells were in good condition. Page 9 of 9 Bar Screen Grease Removal Chambers Lagoon No.1 NOTE: Site map sketch is NOT drawn to scale, and is intended for WSRO reference purposes enly_ SOURCES: Aerial photo, roads layer, and parcel boundaries provided by Caswell County GIS dept. E 4}81 911028, E: 1845578 k: 35°15' 07.0", Lng:-79°31' 25.3" December 20, 2021 Figure 1 December 20, 2021 Figure 2 March 17, 2021 7 mow Lagoon 1 . Center Embankment December 20, 2021 Figure 3 March 25, 2021 I Lagoon 2 March 17, 2021 December 20, 2021 December 20, 2021 December 20, 2021 March 17, 2021 Figure 4 December 20, 2021