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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0020793_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240619 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office | 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 | Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 June 19, 2024 Delivered electronically via email to: perry.hauser@tyson.com Mr. Perry Hauser Tyson Farms, Inc. 3649 Airport Road Hays, North Carolina 28653 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Tyson Hays Hatchery Other Non-Discharge Wastewater System Permit No. WQ0020793 Wilkes County Dear Mr. Hauser: On June 14, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Kristen Potwora conducted a scheduled routine compliance inspection at the Tyson Farms – Hays Hatchery WWTF. Jim Brown (ORC) and Tyler Love were present during the entire inspection. A review of available records, the treatment and storage lagoon, the screen boxes, flowmeter, and all monitoring wells were completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Potwora at the letterhead address, the phone number, 336-776-9697, or by email at jenny.graznak@deq.nc.gov or kristen.potwora@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO Enc: Inspection Report Cc: James Brown, ORC (electronic copy) Scott Hedrick, Hatchery Supervisor (electronic copy) Wilkes County Environmental Health (electronic copy) Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0020793 Effective:03/02/20 Expiration:07/31/26 Owner :Tyson Farms Inc SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Wilkes Winston-Salem Perry Hauser Effective:Expiration:Facility:Tyson Farms - Hays Hatchery WWTF 3649 Airport Rd Hays NC 28635 Title:Phone:252-522-9145Complex Manager From Winston Salem, take 421N to Red,white,blue road, to 268 west, then right on airport road. The facility is on the left about 2 miles down the road. Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: WW1,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 06/14/2024 10:00AM 11:15AM Kristen Potwora 336-776-9800 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Other Non-Discharge Wastewater Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Treatment Barscreen Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons End Use-Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power Wells (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0020793 06/14/2024 Compliance Evaluation Tyson Farms Inc Routine Inspection Summary: On June 14, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Kristen Potwora conducted a scheduled routine compliance inspection at the Tyson Farms – Hays Hatchery WWTF. Jim Brown (ORC) and Tyler Love were present during the entire inspection. A review of available records, the treatment and storage lagoon, the screen boxes, flowmeter, and all monitoring wells were completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. Other Observations: •There is a new permittee Perry Hauser and all future correspondence should be directed to perry.hauser@tyson.com. •Residuals removal has not been necessary since the last inspection on 6/14/2022. Solid accumulation is very slow and most of the waste that goes into the lagoon is liquid. •A sludge survey is completed yearly, and the screen boxes are cleaned daily. •Monitoring Well 2 has NH3 limit violations, but is within the review boundary. •The flowmeter was calibrated on 3/10/23 and 4/15/24. •Defoaming agent is being used only when deemed necessary. No foam was present during the inspection. The pump that was broken last inspection has been fixed. •Monitoring Wells had new laminated labels and were in good condition. DWR staff requested the permittee to mow and weed whack around the wells. This was completed on the day of inspection and photos were sent to DWR staff. •Berm vegetation was mowed and looked good. •Freeboard at time of the inspection was 7 feet. •Bar screens were clear of excess debris and in working condition. Page 2 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0020793 06/14/2024 Compliance Evaluation Tyson Farms Inc Routine Type Yes No NA NE Reuse (Quality) Lagoon Spray, LR Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Single Family Drip Recycle/Reuse Infiltration System 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: Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? Are the daily average values properly calculated? Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent 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: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? Page 3 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0020793 06/14/2024 Compliance Evaluation Tyson Farms Inc Routine Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? Is generator operable? Does generator have adequate fuel? Comment: Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screenings in compliance? Are the bars spaced properly? Is the unit in good condition? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE 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? Page 4 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0020793 06/14/2024 Compliance Evaluation Tyson Farms Inc Routine NH3 limits in MW2 are continuously high, however it is well within the compliance boundary.Comment: End Use-Infiltration Yes No NA NE # Is the application High Rate or Low Rate? Are buffers maintained? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? Is municipal water available in the area? Are GW monitoring wells required? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Is a usable green area maintained? Is the disposal site acceptable? Is the distribution equipment acceptable? Is the disposal site free of ponding? Is the disposal site free of breakout? Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.? Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained? Are the disposal sites free of vegetation? Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge? No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.? Comment: Page 5 of 5