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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0002052_CEI_20180627 State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 June 27, 2018 Lee Slusher Milliken & Company PO Box 1926 M-482 Spartanburg, SC 29304 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Golden Valley Plant Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002052 Rutherford County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Golden Valley Plant on 6/21/2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002052. 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 bev.price@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Beverly Price, Environmental Senior Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Greg Marana WQS ARO Server Laserfiche Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0002052 Effective:04/01/17 Expiration:03/31/22 Owner :Milliken & Company SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Rutherford Asheville Lee Slusher Effective:Expiration:Facility:Golden Valley Plant 2080 NC Hwy 226 Bostic NC 28018 Title:Phone:864-503-1844Sr. Environmental Engineer From Asheville: Take I-40 East to Exit 86 ( Hwy. 226). Travel approximately 18 miles on Hwy. 226 south to Milliken-Golden Valley Plant located on the left. Barbara Jean Warlick 1003683 828-247-4300 Secondary ORC(s): 828-247-4300Phone:27004Certification:Michael D FortenberryPrimary ORC: SI,System Classifications: 24 hour contact name Greg Marana 828-247-4313 On-site representative Greg Marana 828-247-4313 On-site representative Michael D Fortenberry 828-247-4300 On-site representative Barbara Warlick 828-247-4300 On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 06/21/2018 09:30AM 11:50AM Beverly Price 828-296-4500 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Wastewater Irrigation Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons End Use-Irrigation Treatment Flow Measurement (See attachment summary) Page:1 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0002052 06/21/2018 Compliance Evaluation Milliken & Company Routine Inspection Summary: The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. Greg Marana, Mike Fortenberry and Barbara Warlick assisted with the inspection. Our database shows Mike Fortenberry as the primary spray irrigation Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC). The database shows Barbara Warlick maintains a spray irrigation certification. Please submit an ORC Designation Form for Ms. Warlick. Please contact Jenee Williamston at 919-707-9089 or Beth Buffington at 919-707-9105 with the Operator Certification Section if you have questions. The influent meters were calibrated on 11/21/17 by Clearwater, Inc. The Ultrasonic 4210 had a 1% error; the Bubbler 4230 had a 0% error. The effluent meter was calibrated by Venture Measurement on 5/25/17 (placed in service 3/21/18). The meter was within tolerance limits: 700 gal - 100.2%; 600 gal – 100.8%;100 gal – 99.9%. The March & April 2018 NDMR/NDAR’s were reviewed for accuracy. The April 2018 GW-59 was reviewed for accuracy. Soils Analysis: 07/11/17; pH = 6.3 Spray heads were calibrated 12/20/17. The spray field is to be scheduled for cutting within the month. There are a few moist/soft spots at the toe of the dam. This area also contains vegetation that is indicative of consistent moisture. This issue has been noted in past inspections and the permittee had an engineer investigate in 2007. This area should be inspected frequently. Any increase in moisture should be documented and investigated further to ensure the integrity of the dam. The facility is well maintained and operated. Records appeared to be complete. Page:2 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0002052 06/21/2018 Compliance Evaluation Milliken & Company Routine Type Yes No NA NE Activated Sludge Spray, LR Reuse (Quality) Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Infiltration System Activated Sludge Drip, LR 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: 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? The effleunt meter is an in-line meter from the irrigation pond to the sprayfield. The meter does not record flow (i.e. there is no tape or chart recorder). Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Page:3 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0002052 06/21/2018 Compliance Evaluation Milliken & Company Routine 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? Effluent sampling does not require volatile organic compound analysis. Effluent monitoring results for March 2018 that exceed the 2L Groundwater (GW) Standards: fecal coliform and ammonia nitrogen. The permit does not require fecal coliform monitoring for GW. The April GW monitoring event did not show exceedances for ammonia nitrogen. PAN records are not required. The soils analysis did not indicate the need for lime application; soil pH = 6.3. Comment: End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE 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? Page:4 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0002052 06/21/2018 Compliance Evaluation Milliken & Company 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? The crop type is not specified in the permit. The crop type is fescue. The permitted acreage is approximately 12.25 acres. Only 5.97 acres are irrigated due to the proximity of a mobile home park to the spray field. 5.97 acres are used in th calculations on Form NDAR-1. There are no water supply wells within the Compliance Boundary. Comment: 001 - Treatment Lagoons Yes No NA NE Lagoon Type None Primary/Secondary Primary Influent structure Banks/berms (seepage and erosion) Vegetation (excessive vegetation on banks/berms) Liner Liner Type Unknown Baffles/curtains Freeboard Marker Required freeboard 2 Feet Actual freeboard 3.1 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? No Evidence of overflow Page:5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0002052 06/21/2018 Compliance Evaluation Milliken & Company Routine Acceptable color Floating mats Excessive solids buildup Aerators/mixers Effluent structure Lagoon cover Page:6