WQ0002127_CEIARR_20180305

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

March 5, 2018

Brad E Boris, Water Resources Director
City of Morganton
PO Box 3448
Morganton, NC 28655

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Report (2016) Review
City of Morganton DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002127
Burke County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the City of
Morganton DCAR on 6/26/2017. This review along with additional information received in July
was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002127. 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.

Reminders: Your TCLP Analysis is required once per permit cycle. Please review your files to
ensure this analysis is conducted. In addition, the Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) limit is 10.
Residuals with a result exceeding the limit of 10 should not be distributed without prior written
Division approval.

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

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price with the
Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or
via email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Beverly Price
Environmental Senior Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report

Ec: WQS ARO Server
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20180305_WQ0002127_CEIARR.rtf
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0002127 Effective:03/13/09 Expiration:02/28/18 Owner :City of Morganton
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Burke
Asheville
Brad E Boris
Effective:Expiration:Facility:City of Morganton DCAR
1000 Vine Arden Rd
Morganton NC 28655
Title:Phone:[phone]Director Water Resources
I-40 to Exit 105 to Hwy. 18N. Turn rt. on Hwy. 70 By-Pass, turn left @ light to Hwy. 70 W. Turn right on Kirksey Dr. Go approx. 1.25
miles to Vine Arden Road on right.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
24 hour contact name Tim Corpening 828-438-5375
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
06/26/2017 09:00AM 10:00AM
Beverly Price 828-296-4500
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution 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:
WQ0002127
06/26/2017 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Annual Report review was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office.
The report narrative indicates that 949 dry metric tons of residuals were distributed in 2016. The Annual Distribution and
Marketing Summary Form indicates 210 dry tons were distributed in 2016. The Compost Distribution Tracking Logs indicate
185.1 dry tons were distributed in 2016. The first & second quarter Compost Distribution Tracking Logs showed compost
release dates of May & November 2015.
The TCLP analysis is required once per permit cycle. The TCLP was not conducted in 2016. The nutrient/metals analyses
were performed according to permit requirements. The metals results appeared to be within the ceiling concentration and
monthly average concentration permit limits.
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction is accomplished using the Fecal Coliform Density Test and a Process to Further
Reduce Pathogens (Composting) and Option 5 (Aerobic Processes Greater than 40 degrees C). The fecal coliform results
for February, March and April 2016 exceeded the permit limits. As a result, 1012.46 tons of compost was disposed of in the
Foothills Regional Landfill. The report indicated that Compost Bed #14-10 sample result was 4545 MPN/g and the re-test
result was 32 MPN/g.
The Sodium Adsorption Ration (SAR) for both the first and second quarters of 2016 was above 10. As a reminder, SAR's of
10 or above cannot be distributed without prior written approval from the Division. See Permit Condition II.10. These
residuals were landfilled.
An Additional Information Request will be submitted for the following:
1.Please clarify the total number of dry tons of residuals that were distributed in 2016.
2.Please clarify if the compost released in 2015 was actually distributed in 2016 and if so, please submit the metals
analyses for the 2015 data.
3. Please describe the resample procedure for Compost Bed #14-10 (i.e. was a second grab sample collected and analyzed
or were the residuals reprocessed).
Additional Information was received in the ARO:
1. Dry tons distributed in 2016 were reported as 185.4.
2. Metals analyses were submitted for 2015 compost and appeared to meet permit limits.
3. Residuals from compost bed #14-10 were landfilled.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
06/26/2017 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application
Distribution and Marketing
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 nutrient and metals analyses reviewed were collected in 2016.
SAR values for the first & second quarters of 2016 were 144.112 and 20.285 respectively.
These residuals were hauled to the landfill.
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)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
06/26/2017 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
Routine
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day)
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester (MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results
Fecal coliform samples collected in February, March and April were non-compliant. Those
residuals were disposed of in the Foothills Regional Landfill located in Lenoir NC.
Comment:
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