WQ0006946_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210914

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 14, 2021
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of State Historic Sites
Reed Gold Mine
9621 Reed Mine Road
Midland, North Carolina 28107
Attention: Larry K. Neal, Jr. (Manager) via Email
Subject: Surface Irrigation Permit Inspection Report
Permit #WQ0006946
Reed Gold Mine Facility
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Neal:
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on August 25th, 2021 as
part of your permit renewal process. The treatment system appeared to operate sufficiently at the time of
inspection and records were in excellent order. The MRO would like to thank Mr. Lee Garner, Operator in
Responsible Charge (ORC), for his time during the site inspection.
Since the last inspection, the lagoon water level gauge was replaced to meet current permit requirements;
and, the chain link fence was repaired.
Mr. Garner is planning for lagoon liner assessment, residuals removal as needed (for septic tank(s), lagoon
and treatment works) and repairs to irrigation spray heads and plumbing. These items were discussed
during the site visit and may be noted in the permit renewal, which you recently received a draft copy of
from our Central Office staff.
The inspection report is attached, should you have any questions please contact Maria Schutte by phone at
[phone] or email at maria.schuttencdenr.qov.
Sincerely,
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Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment(s): WQ0006946 Inspection Report
CC: Lee Garner, Maintenance Supervisor and ORC, Reed Good Mine (Email)
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0006946 Effective: 02/22/17
SOC:
County: Cabarrus
Region: Mooresville
Effective:
Contact Person: Kevin Bischof
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Robert L Garner
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/25/2021
Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte
Secondary Inspector(s):
Expiration: 01/31/22 Owner : North Carolina Department of Natural and
Cultural Resources
Expiration: Facility: Reed Gold Mine WWTF
9621 Reed Mine Rd
Title:
Entry Time 09:57AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
II Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Water
Use Records
▪ Treatment Lagoons
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement
(See attachment summary)
Midland NC 281079673
Phone: [phone]
Certification: 1000751 Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
▪ Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
▪ Treatment
II End Use -Irrigation
II Storage
El Miscellaneous Questions
Record Keeping
mi Treatment Disinfection
mi Wells
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Permit: WQ0006946 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 08/25/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on August 25th, 2021 as part of your
permit renewal process. The treatment system appeared to operator sufficiently at the time of inspection and records were
in excellent order. The MRO would like to thank Mr. Lee Garner, Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for his time during
the site inspection.
Since the last inspection, the lagoon water level gauge was replaced to meet current permit requirements; and, the chain
link fence was repaired.
Mr. Garner is planning for lagoon liner assessment, residuals removal as needed (for septic tank(s), lagoon and treatment
works) and repairs to irrigation spray heads and plumbing. These items were discussed during the site visit and may be
noted in the permit renewal, which you recently received a draft copy of from our Central Office staff.
The inspection report is attached, should you have any questions please contact Maria Schutte by phone at [phone]
or email at [e-mail].
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Permit: WQ0006946 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 08/25/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Infiltration System ❑
Reuse (Quality) ❑
Single Family Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑
Recycle/Reuse ❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑
Single Family Drip ❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Comment. See comment under "Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent".
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Use Records
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment: See comments below. Treated flow only goes to irrigation.
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
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Permit: WQ0006946 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 08/25/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Water source is from the on -site well. Per previous inspection reports, influent to system is
calculated from well volume minus estimated volume used at mining sluice and teaching
area(s). There is a separate flow meter after chlorination for effluent. Per meter manufacturer,
it cannot be calibrated. Effluent flow may also be estimated from pump run time during
irrigation.
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: This is a small scale liquid chlorine disinfection system. Chlorine gas is fed through a tube to a
PVC pipe, none of which is visible. The treated effluent is stored and can be viewed in the
clear well (under a manhole cover), but it is very dark in the covered shed. There appeared to
be minimal floating material on the surface. Bottom residuals are recommended for
assessment when septic tank and lagoon residuals are examined, with pumping as needed.
Heavy solids are captured at the septic tank and liquid is stored in the pretreatment lagoon.
Effluent is chlorinated prior to irrigation.
Record Keeping
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0006946 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 08/25/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
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Comment: Records were found to be in excellent order. MW-2 is inside the Review Boundary and has a
history of high TDS (approx. 800 mq/L), which are likely related to conditions at this well.
There does not appear to be a better alternative location. Soils are collected in the fall/winter
when NCDA lab rates are less expensive. The MRO historically has not required lime addition
to forested application sites, but the permittee may discuss with an agronomist as health of the
tree canopy dictates.
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?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0006946 Owner - Facility: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Inspection Date: 08/25/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
# 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?
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Comment: MWs appear well maintained. All are located within the review boundary - either near the fields
or lagoon. Water supply well is near main entrance, several hundred feet from treatment
system and irrigation fields. Field acreage is mostly utilized, except when a spray head is
plugged or pressure is too low to reach the furthest extent.
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Treatment Lagoons Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Type None
Primary/Secondary Primary
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Liner Type Apron, other
Baffles/curtains ❑ ❑ • ❑
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Required freeboard 2
Feet
Actual freeboard 6
Feet
Are increments clearly marked on gauge at adequate intervals? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the water level gauge been surveyed w/ respect to lowest point on dike? wall? • ❑ ❑ ❑
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