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Home My WebLink About820013_ENFORCEMENT_20171231NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Qual � i ' ..�u��'�y' ... r p � d'I�'j. f I I I 1 f� fit, �� 1� ;Y� f � ��\q^' � ri is 5Y' 1� 1A .: j,1 It ' 1 (r I � �„ .. .. IW✓ .:'�y �N ? 1, Y I � � � �i, � M y •1 �• i P �e . ._. >. �� 1- ' i �:' a �: ;� . p� 1 1 � � '�� .. ., .•, 1 �d Fµ'�'' �� ,, n „. ,.� ..y ._ �,; . ��. , at � -�yt y TR?LIli t it / i^e �r C •y n 1, ^ ,? „ • , Aw k I� 1, 0 0 VAV ran ll� .I I .� - . k� . -�J�y\2 . :� �.� � %� \\ � � �� ?a\:>. . �\2�\�. � \\ \� 5�{ x . \ < I,'- - k4 N-4 a ;� r ., � � t:l. *4� � Y �� ' • R .wx � �' WA dikes .. 9►'�'� ** vfik,w,�. ,,,� ` •� ��•,r ••, ,wry ,t.''�;"�''` .e. coal —•'�1 •ice.- f * •4~. ,.+ i' •Y • rl � ' .,r y 1. _ i_�} 1 � li' � •� .. - -4-:. i r At, c� 'ptii. _ :R Fa---/l State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director IN � �.' WA ' D E N R September 20, 2000 E I V D MR GERALD WARREN SEP 2 1 2000 WARREN SWINE FARM PO BOX 223 FAYETTEV L2 NEWTON GROVE NC 28366 REG. CFFiCE SUBJECT: Acknowledgment Receipt Letter Warren Swine Farm File No. DV 00-048 Sampson County Dear Mr. Warrenl: This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your check No. 7282 in the amount $4,580.85 received from The Warren Swine Farm on September 20, 2000. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment in the amount of $4,580.85 levied against Warren Swine Farm and this case has been closed. Payment of these penalties in no way precludes further action by this Division for future violations. If you have any questions please call Steve Lewis at (919) 733-5083 extension 539. Sincerely; Jeff Poupart -Non-Discharge Compliance/E lforcement Unit SL/tcw cc: Fayetteville Regional Office Enforcement/Compliance Files DV 00-048 Central Files P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 . Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor �� ED �f � LJ Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director S E P -1 2000 FAY E17EVILLE REG. OFFICE Mr. Gerald Warren Warren Swine Farm, Inc. P. O. Box 223 Newton Grove, NC 28366 SUBJECT Dear Mr. Warren: NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES August 31, 2000 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Assessment of Civil Penalties for Making an Outlet to Waters of the State without a Permit Farm #82-13 Sampson County File No. DV 00-048 This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against the Warren Swine Farm, Inc. in the amount of $4,580.85 including $580.85 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: I. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Mailing Address: Telephone (919) 733-5083 1617 Mai! Service Center Fax (919) 733-0059 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01 An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper http://h2o. enr. state.nc. us Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Please submit payment to the attention of: Mr. Steve Lewis NCDENR DWQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute_ You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Mr. Steve Lewis NCDENR DWQ ., 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must file your original petition with the: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 AND Mail or hand -deliver a Copy of the petition to: Mr. Dan McLawhorn NCDENR Office of General Counsel 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Steve Lewis at (919) 733-5083, ext. 539 or Mr. Jeff Poupart at (919) 733-5083, ext. 527. Sincerely, Ken T. Stevens ATTACHMENTS cc: Paul Rawls, FRO Regional Supervisor w/ attachments File # DV 00-048 w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments Public Information Officer w/ attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) OF CIVIII. PENALTIES AGAINST - ) PERMIT NO. ) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SAMPSON IN THE MATTER OF R. GERALD WARREN AND WARREN FARMING COMPANY FOR MAKING AN OUTLET TO THE WATERS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WITHOUT A PERMIT NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES File No. DV 00-048 FINDINGS AND DECISION AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, I, Kerr T. Stevens, Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Warren Farming Company is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. R.- Gerald Warren is the registered agent for Warren Farming Company. B. Warren Farming Company owns and operates the Warren Swine Farm, Inc., a swine operation located along SR 1712 in Sampson County. C. Warren Swine Farm, Inc. was issued Certificate of Coverage AWS820013 under General Permit AWG100000 for the Warren Swine Farm, Inc. on and effective March 26, 1999 with an expiration date of April 30, 2003. D. On February 24, 2000, DWQ staff, observed a discharge of wastewater by the Warren Swine Farm, Inc. from a sprayf eld to an unnamed tributary to Kill Swamp, which are Class C Sw waters of the State within the Cape Fear River Basin. E. Warren Farming Company or R. Gerald Warren had no valid permit for the above -described activity. F. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $580.85_ Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. ' Warren Farming Company and R_ Gerald Warren are "persons" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4), B. An unnamed tributary to Kill Swamp constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S. 143-212(6). C. The above -cited discharge constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required by G.S. 143- 215.1. D. Warren Farming Company and R. Gerald Warren may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. E. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Warren Farming Company and R. Gerald Warren pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). F. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above -Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: M. DECISION: Accordingly, Warren Farming Company and R. Gerald Warren are hereby assessed a civil penalty $ 0 for making an outlet to the waters of the State without a permit as required by G.S. 143-215.1. $ _ TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is 46 percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. $ 580.85 Enforcement costs $ $ O. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in G.S_143B-282.I(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; (8) ' The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Division of Water Quality March 28, 2000 MEMORANDUM TO: Steve Lewis Non -Discharge Compliance Group FROM: Jeffery Brown Enviromnental Engin r, FRO SUBJECT: Enforcement Package Warren Swine Farms, Inc. Facility No. 82 - 13 Please find attached a fast track enforcement package pertaining to the discharge of animal waste at the subject facility. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter. If you have any further questions or need clarification on any of the details please contact me. JB Attachment y FF9457" t 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTEL BLD. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 26301-5043 PHONE 910-486-i S41 FAX 910-486-0707 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Fast Track Freeboard NOV Checklist Date Time C� Onsite Re ; c- Facili Name Facility Location Name of Owner L113C. ,►�., Address of Owner Name of Cert. O or Int rator ire ter,? Type of Facility Jsow, feeder to finish, etc. Number of animals onsite Number of animals certified for ro C7 Freeboard level Q, kn L- Notes: 4� e.j c T`. ;jc�.<-� e c ,� r LT uN chv s ' Lea r.r f o . X yw1 $. o o oo z 36 14 4. 4 c� 144. •• GVI ctl.111-S, 14 , ? 1 �r Inspector's Si nature F Date 04'7-- -3L 7 6- 07 F Divishih0Soil and`Water.Conservabo: i, 'DivaSioa of Soil and=Water Conservateo Division of Water Quality = Co<i►pliaaci OtherAgenc -Operation Review:.- F Y outine Q Complaint Q Follow-uE of DWQ inspection Q F Facility Number Kj Operation Review Compliance Inspection .nspection '---�''rt low-un of DSWC review Date of Inspection Time of Inspection ' ap 24 hr. (hh:mm) Permitted Certified [3 Conditionally Certified [3 Registered 13 Not Operational Date Last Operated .Serrj Farm Name: .............. UjArrt�...... 3 Yx!4....... V±'!c71. ��"t �...... County: .......... ......... f.................. Owner Name:.......................;tv1. �4 c.r?I!ks/.......�'eC�.�..... Phone No: Facility Contact: .... Title MailingAddress. 3 ............................... Phone No:................................................... --&r1-j 6r� r. :......Ady........a.a ......................................... .......................!�!e'?...................... .....N�.....ar"34� ................. Onsite Representative: �c3nr31 Wi L Guyvk� ... ................... Integrator:........(,% -..? cr . Certified Operator: ............... . ............. ........... u..), ,. , . . .................................. Operator Certification Number:.......................................... Location of Farm: .............. .......... .... .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. AL . .... .......... ............................ ......................._ ._ ....... .............. ............ ..................... .................... ............. ....... T� Latitude �• �' �'� Longitude �• �' �" Design-_-'`. Current Design Current - = Design.. ' Current .Swine Capacity"- Population Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity. Population ❑ Wean to Feeder ❑ Layer ❑ Dairy ❑ Feeder to Finish JE1 Non Layer I I❑ Non -Dairy ❑ Farrow to Wean F ❑ Farrow to Feeder ❑ Other --= ❑ Farrow to Finish Total Design Capacity,,. oe ❑ Gilts ❑ Boars Total SSLW -Number of Lagoons ❑ Subsurface Drains Present ❑ Lagoon Area 113 Spray Field Area Holding Ponds /Solid Traps ❑ No Liquid Waste Management System Discharges &'Stream Impacts 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon Spray Field ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? 3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? Waste Collection & Treatment 4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Identifier: Freeboard (inches): 5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.) 3/23/99 WYes ❑ No ❑ Yes [;VNo O$Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Structure 6 r ............................. ❑ Yes ❑ No Continued on back Facility Number: — Date of Inspection 6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or closure plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No (If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level elevation markings? ❑ Yes ❑ No Waste Application 10. Are there any buffers that need maintenancelimprovement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 11. Is there evidence of over application? [Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN VYes ❑ No 12. Crop type 13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ❑ No 14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No 15. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes ❑ No Required Records & Documents 17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available? ❑ Yes ❑ No 18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? (ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.) ❑ Yes ❑ No 19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports) ❑ Yes ❑ No 20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes ❑ No 21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge? ❑ Yes ❑ No 22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit? (ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application) ❑ Yes ❑ No 23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes fVNo IIII❑ 24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes No 25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ❑ No TS%•yi6latigns:oe- & lclendb' •1Wri' n6ted• d&iAg �bis.viSiL • Yoit+ will-teceiye Rio fufther uorre*fideh& about this visit Comments (refer to queshon #): _Explain any YES: answers and/or_any recommendations or any`other=comments: Use drawings`of-facility to bettir explain situations.`(use additional pages°as necessary) = Y _ _ -, - - r, A n4-n4 � -rko vxv_�, 4 p �'� �m -Rc, a , A s; le v �sd U-Vts Reviewer/Inspector Named - Reviewer/Inspector Signature: �106e� _ Date: 1z -oZ -O Q Facility Number d, — �� Date of Inspection Odor Issues 26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge attor below ❑ Yes ❑ No liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation? 27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ❑ No 28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes ❑ No roads, building structure, and/or public property) 24. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? ❑ Yes ❑ No 30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) ❑ Yes ❑ No 31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes ❑ No 32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? ❑ Yes ❑ No Addifion2ljComments andor? ravings: �v+' ..�� a �5-�jr4rc,,�✓t,,r � �.>�,G V(/ f � �%4t�vwO f 'i�7�.,� � boo, V rV141 r�1� 1� r� � u4-ev, -1 /L� oke� d4-54v4 J a. II&W -�- 1 ,� --( i -CA,�,,, &0 C� 41 /V s FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION 817 Castle Hayne Street Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone (910) 864-1920 Fax (910) 864-8774 CHAIN OF CUSTODY RECORD PAGE ` OF� CLIENT NAME 6 ADDRESS: r,� NC�� "�'C �`"C as 5 6r� 51• I�1 #0 /UC. a�30r _ _'J PD A PROJECTILOCATION: WR rlrr��^tl ,SGv iillf 7w?-• oOF g 0 T T L E S TYPE OF ANALYSIS PRESERVATION CODE CODE: A = <4'C ONLY 8= WN03 (pit<2) + <4'C C = H2SO4 (ph-2) + <4•C D = NaOH + <4•C E = ZN Acetate + <4•C F ; CONTACT PERSON: ..3 �C WyJ V t ,0y PHONE: `5 SAMPLER: �r DATE I METHOD OF SHIPMENT: LAB ID # SAMPLE TYPE DATE TIME COMP GRAB pH D.O. TEMP •c CHLORINE DO W E al 3 o LJ; Sa 0o W a 13 a P4• Id, --00 A A OuWna (3 I a-a4-00 Y 4 3 A 4 C <z Rellnquls d b Ignaturel Date Time Roils hod by: ISignature) Dale thne �a Rell u by: IS atur) Date Time Relinquished by: (Slgnature Date Time 3 4 Relinquished by: (Signature) Date Time Relinquished by: (Signature) Date Time 5 $ Relinquished by: (Signature) Date Tlme Relinquished by: {Signature) Date time 7 1 8 Cornments or Special Hazards: O Microbac Laboratories, Inc. FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION NC #11 817 CASTLE RAYNE STREET NC #37714 FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303 USDA #3787 (910) 864-1920 / (910) 864-8774 (FAX) http://www.microbac.com CHEMISTRY • MICROBIOLOGY • FOOD SAFETY • CONSUMER PRODUCTS WATER • AIR • WASTES • FOOD • PHARMACEUTICALS • NUTRACEUTICALS CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS CLIENT: NC DENR - DWQ ADDRESS: Wachovia Building, Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 CONTACT PERSON: Mr. J. Brown ACCOUNT NUMBER: #KNO03 SAMPLE ID: 1. Source - ID #OOWE21310 2_ Upstream - ID #OOWU21311 3, Discharge Point - ID #00WE21312 4. Downsteam - ID #OOWD21313 DATE REC'D: 02/24/00 SAMPLED: 02/24/00 SAMPLED BY: J. Brown DELIVERED BY: J. Brown SAMPLE CODE: WW, Stream, Grab REFERENCE: Warren Swine Farm DATA REVIEWED BY: DATE REPORTED: 03/08 00 ANALYSIS MLTHOD 1 2 BOD (mg/L) EPA 405.1 842 2.18 COLIFORM, FECAL (per 100 ml) SM18 9222D 25000 72 NITRATE (mg/L) EPA 353.3 <1_0 4.72 ANALYSIS hICTNOD 3 4 BOD (mg/L) COLIFORM, FECAL (per 100 ml) NITRATE (mg/L) cKafto PS: < = Less than > = Greater than EPA 405_1 SM18 9222D EPA 353.3 PAGE 1 OF 1 302 29000 <1.0 RECEIVED mAR ; 5 2000 FAYE MMLLE REG. OFFICE 18.1 350 5.02 The data and other information contained on this, and other accompanying documents, represent only the MEMBER sample(s) analyzed and is rendered upon the condition that it is not to be reproduced wholly or in part for advertising or other purposes without written approval from the laboratory. 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'\, �..,-,, �� 1,�11 lllli \�,` ,�� , 1`�- �c�, ' ��• - � { r-s r �♦„ \ -I y1a' -,! ,, r.;.�.. � ,'I, i \:.' �� lI fl 15i4�.,4ti- V f Y' t!; � + �'% � !" � 1.4. ,,G✓{pry' .- �-'• , � ;�. ✓� �`��`r". ,!, �.� !4 (� � � 1 \ \ \4 `�!f 4 ;.\_�`✓✓ f, \ 1 \ I •;; .- c r+ j, � S .`'',.` �.� '-•.✓�• + •1\;1:: r� �\ •{ ^4 ��. ✓'Jr. !-1 ;�r+ ( f of 14n '�. 5,5. �� I l �. I {. 1`\`'. _..�.��1! �.�' 1 � - - Oki WARREN SWINE FARMS, INC. Phone (919) 594-1701 • P. O. Box 223 - Newton Grove, North Carolina 28366 N. C. Dept. of Environment an& Natural Resources RECEIVED 225 Green St'. Suite 714 Fayetteville,NC 28301-5043 FEB 2 8 2000 Attn: Jeffrey Brown Friday, February 25, 2000 FAYETTEVILLE Reference: Facility 82-13 REG.4FFiCE On Thursday, February 24, 2000 DWQ Representative4Jeffrey Brown brought to my attention a runoff was occuring from our spray field. Mr. Brown had spotted this while making aerial inspections of the area.' We were applying water from a lagoon on winter rye being grazed by cattle. The spray gun had apparently been pulled too close to the edge of the application field and the runoff had followed a cattle trail or path from the edge of the field across a span of permanent pasture and into a ditch of flowing water. Upon our arrival on the scene the pump was cut off but I determined the gun had already been pulled away from the area and no additional spray was contributing to the runoff which had occured. Some additional standing waste water around the edge of the field was continuting to follow the trail to the stream. We then used a tractor and box blade to create a buffer around the edge of the field to prevent any further runoff. I feel the runoff occured as a result of compacted -soil from the cattle herd more so than over application. The cattle pathway from the rye field to their water source provided the means by which the standing water became runoff and found its way to the stream. We plan to insure this from not reoccuring by not pulling the spray gun as near the edge of the spray field, blocking off -any apparent pathways from spray fields in which runoff may occur, and by making more frequent inspections of spray field while pumping is in progress. Ronnie H. Williams Warren Swine Farms "F, , - /, / -&h & 7 = 1_Alr7ES�B:� HUNT JR:4 NOR ~ 4131LL HOLMAN' s ECRETARY s.KERR T STEVENS //.,� — ;',� 0 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT -OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY March .13, 2000 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. Attn.: Ronnie Williams P_O. Box 223 Newton Grove, NC 28366 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Permit No. AWS 820013 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. Facility No. 82 - 13 Sampson County Dear Mr. Williams: You are'hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, you have been found to be in violation of your 2H .0217 Permit. On February 24, 2000, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality performed a routine fly -over of the Warren Swine Farm in Sampson County. During the fly -over, it was observed that the facility was irrigating and wastewater was ponding and appeared to be entering the stream adjacent to the spray field. After the fly -over, a site visit was made to the facility to confirm the findings from the flight. An inspector arrived at the facility and observed wastewater discharging into an Unnamed Tributary (UT) of Kill Swamp which is Class "C SW" waters. It was then recommended to Ronnie Williams, a farm employee, to construct an earthen berm to prevent additional wastewater from entering the stream. There was also evidence to indicate that one of the stationary sprinklers leaks wastewater when the system is pressurized an enters the same stream. The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed: 1. Provide a detailed explanation as to why the runoff from the application field occurred. 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 1 SYSTEL SLO. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043 PHONE 910-4BG-1 541 FAX 910-486-0707 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLE0110% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Page 2 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. March 13, 2000 2. A more detailed and thorough inspection of the irrigation system along with spray field conditions needs to be carried out on a routine basis before and during an irrigation event to prevent the future release of wastewater. 3. Immediately evaluate and correct any problems with the irrigation system to prevent wastewater from discharging into the stream at hand_ Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the facility's General Permit being revoked and being required to obtain an individual non -discharge permit for the facility. Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violation. Furthermore, the Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than S25,000.00 per day per violation. You are hereby notified that based on the above information the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality has no choice but to consider sending recommendations for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 for discharging wastewater into the surface waters of the State from a non -discharge facility. If you have an explanation for these violations that you wish to present to this office please forward a detailed explanation, in writing, of the events noted and why you feel that this office should not proceed with recommendations for enforcement. This response should be received by this office on or before March 23, 2000. A copy of this response will also need to be submitted to the DWQ Central Office at the following: Mr. Steve Lewis NCDENR DWQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1671 Information provided to this office and the DWQ Central Office will be reviewed and if enforcement is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Page 3 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. March 13, 2000 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Jeffery Brown, Environmental Engineer or myself at (910) 486-1541. Regional Water Quality Supervisor cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group Wilson Spencer - Sampson Co. NRCS Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office Central Files - RaIeigh Steve Lewis - Compliance Group WARREN SWINE FARMS, INC. Phone (919) 594-1701 - P. O. Box 223 - Newton Grove, North Carolina 28366 March 21, 2000 NCDENR Division of Water Quality 225 Green St., Suite 714 Fayetteville,NC 28301-5043 "', Dear Sir: On Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2000, Jeffrey Brown came to my office and.informed me that we had some run-off from our spray field and it was entering a stream. I went and shut off the irrigation system and proceeded to the field where the wastewater was being applied. I found wastewater had ponded around the edge of the spray field where it had found its way to a cattle path, crossed a permanent pasture and entered a stream. The reel had already pulled the gun in enough that no further run-off was occuring as a result of the present application. I then re -started the spray system and had a buffer established around the edge of the field where the run-off had occured. I along with Jeffrey Brown walked out over a portion of the area where the wastewater had been applied, which was a rye field being grazed by a herd of cattle. I determined we had not over -applied wastewater to the field area and Jeffrey agreed with me. The only area that showed over application was the area at the edge of the field which was a roadway around the field compacted by farm vehicles and cattle, furthermore the permanent pasture between the spray field and the stream was on a slope which once the wastewater found the established cattle path it made it very easy for the runoff to follow downhill to the stream. Several unique situations were in place at the site which created the pathway for the runoff. The most important one being a permanent cattle path, compacted by daily cattle travel, and being 2 to 3 inches below the pasture turf level providing a near trough to the stream. Since this incident we have created buffers around the sprayfield involved to prevent any further application.of waste water from leaving the application areas. We now conduct more frequent inspections during applications even in situations when runoff is highly unlikely. Regarding the risers for our stationary sprinklers which have been leaking some when system is pressurized. We have constructed earthen berms to prevent any run-off from these areas until we repair the risers. The necessary repair items were ordered and have been received and we are currently in the process of repairing these risers. Sincerely,,/ Ronnie H. Williams Warren Swine Farms V, A-V. i 1 * MAR 2 2 2000 FAYZTTEVILLE REG. OFFICE y • F .f �N A;, _ •fit �. .:J An1E.S-B.-HUNT J'.� 'N' • .,r1OYERNOR .,�,_�y l' 4 BILL HOLMAN � `- ECRETARY S n � KERR}T:' STEVENS t;-F31gEGTUit�"S=�SwF.',� t k ti� +f 1= 'f NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY F'AYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY March 13, 2000 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. Attn.: Ronnie Williams P.O. Box 223 Newton Grove, NC 28366 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Permit No. AWS 820013 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. Facility No. 82 - 13 Sampson County Dear Mr. Williams: You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, you have been found to be in violation of your 2H .0217 Permit. On February 24, 2000, staff from the Fayetteville Regional ,Office of the Division of Water Quality performed a routine fly -over of the Warren Swine Farm in Sampson County. During the fly -over, it was observed that the facility was irrigating and wastewater was ponding and appeared to be entering the stream adjacent to the spray field. After the fly -over, a site visit was made to the facility to confirm the findings from the flight. An inspector arrived at the facility and observed wastewater discharging into an Unnamed Tributary (UT) of Kill Swamp which is Class "C SW" waters. It was then recommended to Ronnie Williams, a farm employee, to construct an earthen berm to prevent additional wastewater from entering the stream. There was also evidence to indicate that one of the stationary sprinklers leaks wastewater when the system is pressurized an enters the same stream. The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed: 1. Provide a detailed explanation as to why the runoff from the application field occurred. 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTEL 9L0. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301.5043 PHONE 910-486-1 541 FAX 910-486-0707 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 509E RECYCLE10/10,o POST -CONSUMER PAPER Page 2 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. March 13, 2000 2. A more detailed and thorough inspection of the irrigation system along. with spray field conditions needs to be carried out on a routine basis before and during an irrigation event to prevent the future release of wastewater. 3. Immediately evaluate and correct any problems with the irrigation system to prevent wastewater from discharging into the stream at hand. Failure to comply'with the above conditions may result in the facility's General Permit being revoked and being required to obtain an individual non -discharge permit for the facility. Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violation. Furthermore, the Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per day per violation. You are hereby notified that based on the above information the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality has no choice but to consider sending recommendations for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 for discharging wastewater into the surface waters of the State from a non -discharge facility. If you have an explanation for these violations that you wish to present to this office please forward a detailed explanation, in writing, of the events noted and why you feel that this office should not proceed with recommendations for enforcement. This response should be received by this office on or before March 23, 2000. A copy of this response will also need to be submitted to the DWQ Central Office at the following: Mr. Steve Lewis NCDENR DWQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1671 Information provided to this office and the DWQ Central Office will be reviewed and if enforcement is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. . .4 Page 3 Warren Swine Farm., Inc. March 13, 2000 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Jeffery Brown, Environmental Engineer or myself at (910) 486-1541. cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group Wilson Spencer - Sampson Co. MRCS Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office Central Files - RaIeigh Steve Lewis - Compliance Group Regional Water Quality Supervisor NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY March 10, 1999 a ;► ; a•a ; of la �aI Warren Swine Farm, Inc. P.O. Box 223 Newton Grove, NC 28366 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Warren Swine Farm Facility No. 82 - 13 Sampson County Dear Mr. Warren: On January 25, 1999, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality conducted a follow-up visit to the. Warren Swine Farm to check on the freeboard levels of the lagoon. Three of the lagoon structures were in the emergency storage level (13 inches, 14 inches, and 18 inches). Therefore, a routine inspection was conducted on this facility on March 8, 1999. All five lagoons contained the required freeboard (19 inches) at the time of the inspection. It was observed that one area of the lagoon receiving waste from houses #3 - #8 failed to have a suitable grass cover, and there was some erosion noted around the pump hook-up at lagoon #2. There was some erosion also noted in several areas in the coastal bermuda field containing the solid -set irrigation system. The markers in the lagoons did not reflect the minimum liquid level, which will be required by the General Permit. The facility has applied for a General Permit, and this will have to be corrected once the permit is issued to the facility. In talking with Ronnie Williams, the on -site representative, waste samples taken are not representative of the lagoon. This could help explain the fluctuations in the waste analysis received back from the NCDA Agronomic Division. The owner was in the process of installing a center pivot in the largest waste application field for the irrigation of fresh water to crops grown in the summer months. Two wells were installed to recharge the fresh water pond which is used as the water source for the center -pivot irrigation system. These wells are also located in the application field. Animal waste cannot be applied closer than 100 feet to any well according to NRCS Standard 633. The Certified Animal Waste Management Plan stated that waste application for small grain should occur between September through November and between February through March. Waste had been applied to fields in December and January. 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28901-5049 PHONE 010-486-1541 FAX 910-486-07o7 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER- 50% RECYCLEO/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER J J_ Page 2 Warren Swine Farm March 10, 1999 The facility was in the process of constructing a trailer wash. This wash waster will be discharged into the largest lagoon at houses #3-- #8. Mr. Warren is working with NRCS on the design and installation of the trailer wash. The facility is currently utilizing a small holding structure to contain the wash water. It is the opinion of this office that this holding structure should be monitored to prevent any of this wastewater from leaving the structure at any time, even after the trailer wash is installed. The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be performed: 1. Maintain the required freeboard in all lagoon structures as required by the CAWMP. 2. Establish a suitable grass cover on the portions of the inside slopes where repairs were made to lagoon #3 - #8 and at the pump hook-up for lagoon #2 to prevent any erosion. 3. Consult with a technical specialist in order to correct and prevent any future erosion in the coastal bermuda waste application field. 4. Modify lagoon markers to reflect accurately the minimum liquid level required according to the design parameters for the lagoons. 5. FolIow the recommended practices for waste sampling outlined in the attached documents in order to receive a representative sample from the lagoon. 6. Maintain a 100 feet buffer around the wells used for the center pivot when applying animal waste. 7. Monitor the small structure that was utilized to hold the water used in cleaning trailers to prevent any of the waste water from leaving the structure. 8. Adhere to the pumping windows established in the CAWMP when applying animal waste to small grain. Please notify this office in writing on or before March 26, 1999 at the address below as to the actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result from these deficiencies. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Jeffery Brown, at (910) 486-1541. Sincerely, /;6 A"V�� Jeffery Brown Environmental Engineer cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group Central Files Audrey Oxendine - DSWC Fayetteville Office Wilson Spencer - Sampson Co. MRCS r 3 •� - s Izj a `I ri ti Cj ILLn a I� 10 LU cc CV m a h ra n. 0 m ,` z a ...i3 .a. w -0 °= S T R � i-WE D. Page 2 Warren Swine harm r114-4 1 5 1999 March 10, I999 FAYETTEVILLE REG. OFFICE Tlie facility was in the process of constructing a trailer wash. This wash waster will lie discharged into the largest lagoon at houses #3 - #8. Mr. Warren is working witli'NRCS on the design and installation of the trailer wash. The facility is currently utilizing a small holding s(nrcture to contain the wash water. It is the opinion of this office that this holding structure should be monitored to prevent any of this wastewater from leaving the structure at any time, even after the trailer wash is installed. The Division of Water (duality requests that the following items be performed: 1. Maintain the required freeboard in all lagoon structures as required by the CA WMP. 2. Establish a suitable grass cover on the portions of the inside slopes where repairs were made to lagoon #3 - #8 and at the pump hook-up for lagoon #2 to prevent: any erosion. 3. Consult with a technical specialist in order to correct and prevent any future erosion in the coastal bermuda waste application field. 4. Modify lagoon markers to reflect accurately the minimum liquid level required according to the design parameters for the lagoons. 5. Follow the recommended practices for waste saMpling outlined in the attached documents in order to receive a representative sample from the lagoon. 6. Maintain a 100 feel buffer around the wells used for the center pivot when applying animal waste. 7. Monitor the small structure that was utilized to hold the water used in cleaning trailers to prevent any of the waste water from leaving the structure. 8. Adhere to the pumping windows established in the CAWNIP when applying animal waste to small grain. Please notify this office in writing on or before March 26, 1999 at the address below as to the actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result from these deficiencies. Ifyou have any questions concerning (his m::tter, please call Jeffery Brown, at (910) 48G-1541. Sincerely, Jeffery Brown Environmental Engineer cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group Central Files Audrey Oxendine - DSWC Fayetteville Office Wilson Spencer - Sampson Co. NRCS NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY March 10, 1999 Warren Swine Farm, Inc. P.O. Box 223 Newton Grove, NC 28366 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Warren Swine Farm Facility No. 82 - 13 . Sampson County Dear Mr. Warren: On January 25, 1999, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality conducted a follow-up visit to the Warren Swine Farm to check on the freeboard levels of the lagoon. Three of the lagoon structures were in the emergency storage level (13 inches, 14 inches, and 18 inches). Therefore, a routine inspection was conducted on this facility on March 8, 1999. All five lagoons contained the required freeboard (19 inches) at the time of the inspection. It was observed that one area of the lagoon receiving waste from houses #3 - #8 failed to have a suitable grass cover, and there was some erosion noted around the pump hook-up at lagoon #2. There was some erosion also noted in several areas in the coastal bermuda field containing the solid -set irrigation system. The markers in the lagoons did not reflect the minimum liquid level, which will be required by the General Permit. The facility has applied for a General Permit, and this will have to be corrected once the permit is issued to the facility. In talking with Ronnie Williams, the on -site representative, waste samples taken are not representative of the lagoon. This could help explain the fluctuations in the waste analysis received back from the NCDA Agronomic Division. The owner was in the process of installing a center pivot in the largest waste application field for the irrigation of fresh water to crops grown in the summer months- Two wells were installed to recharge the fresh water pond which is used as the water source for the center -pivot irrigation system. These wells are also located in the application field. Animal waste cannot be applied closer than 100 feet to any well according to NRCS Standard 633. The Certified Animal Waste Management Plan stated that waste application for small grain should occur between September through November and between February through March. Waste had been applied to fields in December and January. 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043 PHONE 910-486-1541 FAX 910-486-0707 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 509E RECYCLE0/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Page 2 Warren Swine Farm March 10, 1999 The facility was in the process of constructing a trailer wash. This wash waster will be discharged into the largest lagoon at houses #3-- #8. Mr. Warren is working with NRCS on the design and installation of the trailer wash. The facility is currently utilizing a small holding structure to contain the wash water. It is the opinion of this office that this holding structure should be monitored to prevent any of this wastewater from leaving the structure at any time, even after the trailer wash is installed. The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be performed: 1. Maintain the required freeboard in all lagoon structures as required by the CAWMP. 2. Establish a suitable grass cover on the portions of the inside slopes where repairs were made to lagoon #3 - #8 and at the pump hook-up for lagoon #2 to prevent any erosion. 3. Consult with a technical specialist in order to correct and prevent any future erosion in the coastal bermuda waste application field. 4. Modify lagoon markers to reflect accurately the minimum liquid level required according to the design parameters for the lagoons. 5. Follow the recommended practices for waste sampling outlined in the attached documents in order to receive a representative sample from the lagoon. 6. Maintain a 100 feet buffer around the wells used for the center pivot when applying animal waste. 7. Monitor the small structure that was utilized to hold the water used in cleaning trailers to prevent any of the waste water from leaving the structure. 8. Adhere to the pumping windows established in the CAWMP when applying animal waste to small grain. Please notify this office in writing on or before March 26, 1999 at the address below as to the actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result from these deficiencies. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Jeffery Brown, at (910) 486-1541. Sincerely, 1114�� A'Wzt�� Jeffery Brown Environmental Engineer cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group Central Files Audrey Oxendine - DSWC Fayetteville Office Wilson Spencer - Sampson Co. NRCS Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan Describe how to take a waste sample of a lagoon, waste slurry, or dry waste and submit it for nutrient analysis. they building up excess nutrients that may ultimately move to surface waters or groundwater? Are they applying heavy metals at levels that may be toxic to plants and permanently alter soil productivity? Because environmental damage and losses in plant yield and quality often happen before visible plant symptoms, growers should always have their wastes analyzed by a competent laboratory. The NCDA Agronomic Division can analyze waste samples and make agronomic recommendations regarding the use of the waste as a fertilizer. However, your animal waste management plan or general permit may require that you use a North Carolina certified laboratory to satisfy monitoring requirements. This chapter will not address sampling for the purpose of monitoring; instead it will address the use of a lab that provides agronomic recommendations similar to those provided by the NCDA Agronomic Division. WASTE SAMPLING Proper sampling is the key to reliable waste analysis. Although laboratory procedures are extremely accurate, they have little value if the sample fails to represent the waste product.. Waste samples submitted to a laboratory should represent the average composition of the material that will be applied to the field. Reliable samples typically consist of material collected from a number of locations. Precise sampling methods vary according to the type of waste. The laboratory you use should have specific instructions on sampling, including proper containers to use and maximum holding or shipping times. Liquid Wastes Liquid waste samples submitted for analysis should meet the following requirements: • Place sample in a sealed, clean, plastic container with about a 1-pint volume. Glass is not suitable because it is breakable and may contain contaminants. A. 0 4-2 North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Animal Waste Management Systems April 1997 r� • Leave 1 inch of air space in the plastic container to allow for expansion caused by the release of gas from the waste material. • Refrigerate samples that cannot be shipped on the day they are collected; this will minimize chemical reactions and pressure buildup from gases. Ideally, some liquid wastes should be sampled after they are thoroughly mixed. Because this is sometimes impractical, samples can also be taken in accordance with the suggestions that follow. Lagoon Liquid. Premixing the surface liquid in the lagoon is not needed, provided it is the only component that is being pumped. Growers with multistage systems should draw samples from the lagoon they intend to pump for crop irrigation. Samples should be collected using a clean, plastic container similar to the one shown in Figure 4-1.One pint of material should be taken from at least eight sites around the lagoon and then mixed in the larger clean, plastic container. Waste should be collected at least 6 feet from the edge of the lagoon at a depth of about a foot. Shallower samples from anaerobic lagoons may be less representative than deep samples because oxygen transfer near the surface sometimes alters the chemistry of the solution. Floating debris and scum should be avoided. One pint of mixed material should be sent to the laboratory. Galvanized containers should never be used for collection, mixing, or storage due to the risk of contamination from metals like zinc in the container. North Carolina State University 4-3 Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan t Wooden pale (10 feet) Plastic container (5 gallons) Plastic cup Figure 44- Liquid waste sampling device. Liquid Slurry: Waste materials applied as a slurry from a pit or storage pond should be mixed prior to sampling. If you mix prior to sampling, the liquid sampling device pictured in Figure 4-1 can be used. If you wish to sample a storage structure without agitation, you must use a composite sampling device as shown in Figure 4-2. Waste should be collected from approximately eight areas around the pit or pond and mixed thoroughly in a clean, plastic container. An S- to 10-foot section of 0.5- to 0.75-inch plastic pipe can also be used: extend the pipe into the pit; pull up the ball plug (or press your thumb over the end to form an air lock); and remove the pipe from the waste and release the air lock to deposit the waste in the plastic container. X 44 Norih Carolina Cooperatiw EvensionSmace