WQ0004075_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220520

DocuSign Envelope ID: C0D1 BF3C-B9FD-429E-9C48-298F1349A4E5
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0004075 Effective: 06/22/17 Expiration: 05/31/22 Owner : Pender Packing Company Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Pender Packing Company WWTF
County: Pender 2356 Clarks Landing Rd
Region: Wilmington
Contact Person: Danny L Baker
Rocky Point NC 28457
Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
1-40 to exit 414 towards Castle Hayne. Turn right onto Hwy 117 go 2.5 miles then turn left onto HWY 133. Go 4.8 miles and turn left
onto Clarks Landing Loop Road, go 2.2 miles then turn right onto Clarks landing road. Turn left into driveway at 2356.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: J Marty Fritz
Secondary ORC(s):
Chad Ian Watkins
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/20/2022 Entry Time 08:45AM
Primary Inspector: Brian S West c—oocUs 9nea by:
Secondary Inspector(s): SL wLsl
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Certification: 995923 Phone: [phone]
995927 910-388-4699
Exit Time: 10:30AM
6/2/2022
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
▪ Miscellaneous Questions
▪ End Use -Irrigation
(See attachment summary)
▪ Treatment Record Keeping
▪ Treatment Disinfection Storage
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C0D1 BF3C-B9FD-429E-9C48-298F1349A4E5
Permit: WQ0004075 Owner - Facility: Pender Packing Company Inc
Inspection Date: 05/20/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Routine inspection with ORC Marty Fritz; his assistance during the visit is appreciated. Permit is in the process of being
renewed. Please see comments under each section of the report, and address if needed. A Notice of Violation will follow for
failure to collect soil samples, calibrate irrigation equipment, maintain up to date records of hauling activities, and
non-functioning chlorination system
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C0D1 BF3C-B9FD-429E-9C48-298F1349A4E5
Permit: WQ0004075 Owner - Facility: Pender Packing Company Inc
Inspection Date: 05/20/2022 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
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Comment: Facility has 3 septic tanks and 2 holding (pump) tanks. Description will be changed in new
permit
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
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: NaOHCI fed from drum to final dosing tank. Pump feed tubing was disconnected at thetime of
the inspection. Fecal coliform results show sporadic high (>5000) counts as expected in an
open lagoon system. Permit does not contain FC limits
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DocuSign Envelope ID: COD1 BF3C-B9FD-429E-9C48-298F1349A4E5
Permit: WQ0004075 Owner - Facility: Pender Packing Company Inc
Inspection Date: 05/20/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
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?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Annual soil samples have not been collected since 2018. Pumping records of grease/solids
(Lewis Farms) and holding tanks(to irrigation pond by PP) should be kept on site and up to
date. No record of irrgation system calibration
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?
Yes No NA NE
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C0D1 BF3C-B9FD-429E-9C48-298F1349A4E5
Permit: WQ0004075 Owner - Facility: Pender Packing Company Inc
Inspection Date: 05/20/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
# 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: MW2 has been abandoned since the last inspection and replaced
heads missing or not working and need to be replaced
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by MW 2A. Several spray
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