WQ0032855_AR Review_20171221

State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

December 21, 2017

Doug Barrick
Town of Rutherfordton
129 N Main St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Report (2016) Review
Town of Rutherfordton RLAP
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0032855
Rutherford County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources has completed a review of the 2016 Annual
Report and additional information received on July 12, 2017. This inspection was conducted to
verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0032855. The findings and comments noted during this
inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance
Inspection Report".

There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a
response to this inspection report is not required.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or
via email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Beverly Price
Environmental Senior Specialist

ATTACHMENT: Inspection Report

20171221_WQ0032855_CEIARR.rtf
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0032855 Effective:01/01/17 Expiration:12/31/21 Owner :Town of Rutherfordton
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Rutherford
Asheville
Doug Barrick
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Town of Rutherfordton RLAP
1021 S Main St
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Title:Phone:[phone]Town Manager
From I-40E, take exit 85, stay on Hwy. 221 through the Town of Rutherfordton. Approximately 0.5 mi outside city limits, turn left on
gravel road to WWTP (just before intersection of 221&Thunder Rd.)
Secondary ORC(s):
336-957-8909Phone:15704Certification:Dennis KeyPrimary ORC:
LA,System Classifications:
24 hour contact name Dennis Key 336-957-8909
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0025909 Town of Rutherfordton - Rutherfordton WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
06/27/2017 11:00AM 12:30PM
Beverly Price 828-296-4500
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Land Application of Residual Solids (503)
Annual Report Review
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0032855
06/27/2017 Annual Report Review
Town of Rutherfordton
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Annual Report review was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office.
35.48 dry tons of residuals were land applied to permitted fields in Rutherford County in 2016.
The soils analysis was done in November 2016. Three fields had pH's below 6. Field #6 had a pH 5.8 and the soils report
recommended the addition of lime; lime was added in October 2016. Two fields had pH's=5.9; no recommendations of lime
were given. All Exchangeable Sodium Percentages (ESP) were 1. All Zinc & Copper Indices were below 2000.
Nutrients/metals/TCLP analyses were conducted as required by the permit. The pH for the residuals sample was 7.25.
Heavy metals and TCLP results appeared to be within permit limits.
PAN and and heavy metal cumulative pollutant rates appeared to be within permit limits.
Pathogen Reduction was accomplished using Alternative 1 (Fecal Coliform Density). The geometric mean appeared to be
calculated correctly. The samples (7) were all collected on the same day. The EPA Manual, Environmental Regulations
and Technology, Control of Pathogens and Vector Attraction in Sewage Sludge (the Whitehouse Manual) recommends
collecting fecal coliform samples over a two-week period.
Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR) was accomplished using Alternative 3 (30-day Bench Scale). The calculation was done
on volatile solids and the calculation appeared to be done correctly with a reduction of 9.05%. However, the full
documentation required for the test was not submitted. Documentation of the temperature at time of analysis and the
laboratory bench sheets should be provided.
Additional information submitted to the Asheville Regional Office:
30-Day Bench Scale analysis:Temperature at which the test was run and laboratory bench sheets.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0032855
06/27/2017 Annual Report Review
Town of Rutherfordton
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Distribution and Marketing
Land Application
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required?
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters?
Are there any GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is a copy of current permit on-site?
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available?
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters?
a. TCLP analysis?
b. SSFA (Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)?
Are PAN balances being maintained?
Are PAN balances within permit limits?
Has land application equipment been calibrated?
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization?
Are there pH records for the land application site?
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place?
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary?
Are hauling records available?
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date?
# Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window?
The metals and nutrient analyses provided are for 2016; 2017 analyses have not been reviewed.Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E (Class A or B)
Class A, all test must be <1000 MPN/dry gram
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D (Class B only)
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class A)
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class B)
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0032855
06/27/2017 Annual Report Review
Town of Rutherfordton
Routine
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester (MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results
30-Day Bench Scale Test -The temperature at time of analysis was not included in
documentation. The bench sheets were not included in the documentation.
Comment:
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