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Mr. Caudle'ee concern in that at screw point in time his lak0 will receive
pollution from the pit burial disposal method of dead turkeys which is practiced
at the adjacent turrkey egg laying apatation.
At the present time the turkey taro, owned and operated by Mr. Hill Aro wr,
diaposea of turkeys that die -off in a plywood covered dirt pit that is located
more than ' ... 1000 ft. up slope of Mr. Candle's lake. A close examination of the
hill elide and lake edge closest to the disposal pit revealed no indication of
leachate. Ise. Caudle mentioned that a natural spring flowed in the area of
exeikkatioe and while there was evidence of such a spring existing no flow was
observed awn any evidouco of a strw o of rater carrying pollution was evidont.
According to Mr. Caudle the lake under investigation has been in existence
since 1946. Mr, Aniour'ss turkey operations began operation approximately three (3)
years ag6.
Two (2) water examples from the upper and lower ends of the lake were obtained
by the Lwnstigator and will be analysed for Fecal Colifosm bacteria. it is anti-
c1pated that the resulto from the aaeples will be available within two (2) weekn.
The Anson County Health Department, upon Mr. Caudle's rempeat, made an investi-
gation of the situation also, and obtained two water saaples tested for Fecal Cali -
form bacteria. The results of 'those sa Vlss as stated in Mr. Caudldr letter we=
1.6 for the sample nearest the turkey pit disposal area and 6.0 for the sample that
was nearest to Mr. Caud3 In residence. These levels of baateri.&I Ao mot indicate
that a pollution problem is presents
too odor was noticed or any unusual insect activity at -the time of the Inv" ti-
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There wm no indication that theta were any violations of Division of R vvirom-
mental Pkeouiatians. ter. Caudle was advised that possibly he could address this
situation to other agencies such as the County Agricultural Extension Agent and
the Soil Canaervation Office which could better address the method of diopmal of
dead turkey©. Mr. Caudle seemed satisfied with sutural goes and Co meuuaity
vlapcsent personnel efforts to assist hewn in -this problem, even though there
was apparently nothing MM 'could do. Since the burial of deed turkeys could
possibly cause a groundwater contamination problem, the GrauvAwate>: Section of
thin office has been aWed to investigate this matter.
_ upon receipt of, the sample results; Der. Caudle will be sent a. copy of the
lab analysis.
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City Marshville, N.C: 28103
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Mr. Caudle fears that pollution from an adKacent turkey farm will run off into
his lake which feeds into Jones Creek and the Pee Dee River. He -has contacted
EPA, the Fayetteville EPA, the Anson County Health Dept., and Rep. Aaron Plyer,
and he has not received a response from anyone except the health department.
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The Honorable Jim Hunt
Governor, State of N. C.
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Dear Governor Hunt:
Route 1
Marshville, N. C. 28103
June 2, 1,084
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OMBUDSMAN OFFICE
May I explain a problem that I am having on a 12-acre man-made
lake that I bought in 1974 in Anson County near Morven, along with
58 acres and a cottage to enjoy when I retired.
A turkey farmer, Mr. Bill Armour, raises hatching eggs for. Cuddy Farms.-
Ino,: He has 3 long houses (and plans to double his capacity) gust
above my property. He is throwing dead turkeys daily into a pit
10 ft. x. 10 ft. x 5 ft. and when the pit fills up with the carcasses,
he has it covered and digs another. My lake is approximately 600 ft.
down the hill from this and eventually (if not already) this diseased
turkey run-off will pollute my lake. The 'soil is mostly sand with
some loam.
This lake is fed by an artisan well on Mr. Flay Canipe's land which
is approximately 3,4 mile west of .the upper end of the lake. Water
flows down this stream on sandy soil and is clear. It was just as
clear and pretty as White Lake but is now getting dingy and at times
has some odor. There are also a lot of spring heads in this section
which could polute the lake from the pits. Unless it is extremely
dry weather, this lake flows continuously from a pipe into a stream
which flows into Jones Creek and into Peed Dee River.
We have been having a problem with an offensive odor, flies and
mosquitos in•the last two years. -
In talking with other turkey farmers in•,Anson-and"Union Counties,,.3
have not heard df-this-method of destroying -carcasses from them. They
either incinerate 'or send them to the Oakboro'Rendering Plant. -
I have contacted Mr. Armour; Raleigh Env, Protection Agency; Fayette-
ville EPA; Anson County Health Dept.; Rep. Aaron Plyler; and several
Anson County officials about this problem. So far, I have --not gotten
any assistance. The Health Dept. did take water samples.
'Any help that you could provide 'will be most appreciated.
_ Respectfully yours,
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°r' F. F. Caudle
Route 1; Marshville, N. C. 28iO3
Phone: 704 - 624-5136
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Location of lake: c miles south of Wadesboro, on rural road #1104,
4 miles east of Morven and 4 miles north of the
South Carolina line.
Lake: 12-acre man-made lake fed by an artisan well about 3/4 mile
up stream and many spring heads. Water flows continuously
through an 6-inch pipe into a stream that flows into Jones
Creek and into Pee Dee River.
Turkey Farmer above the lake: Mr, Bill Armour.:, Route 1; Morven, N. C.
Lake location to pits: tipper end of lake is approximately 600 feet
to pits. The drop in the land from the pits
to lake is about 30 to 40 feet.
Pit: Dimensions--10 ft. deep by 10 ft. long and ft. wide
Dug by a backhoe: J & T Digging Services, Inc.
Route 1
Feachland, N. C. 28133
When a pit is filled with dead turkeys and surface water, the
back -hoe operator is called to cover the pit and to dig a new
one. The back -hoe service'has been paid by:
Cuddy Farms, Inc.
732 W. Marshville Blvd.
Marshville, N. C. 28103
My residence well: located 60 ft. from •fake and is 85 ft. deep.
Problems: Extreme odor when the wind is blowing from the pit, flies,
gnats, and mosquitos. Our main worry is the polution of
the lake which may take some time but will be tbo late
when it happens. Also, the worry of diseases from those
adult laying turkeys that would be dying from disease (not
old age). We are concerned with the posibility of diseases
such as spinal meningitis, typhoid and others.
Lake is used: swimming, fishing, boating by friends, Church groups,
and family to enjoy themselves.
Health Dept. checked the water and found:
Well: April 6, 1984 was suitable for use.
_. Lake:._ April 19, 1984 near the turkey pits --Fecal Coliform - 1.6
April 19, 1984 near, the house --Fecal Coliform - 6