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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0006058_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200123ROY COOPER col'err:cr MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER 0iro ctor Wayne Black Perdue Agribusiness LLC PO Box 460 Lewiston, NC 27849 Dear Mr. Black, NORTH CAROLIN:, Environmental Quality January 22, 2019 Subject: Permit No.WQ0006058 Halifax Hatchery #9 Wastewater Irrigation System Halifax County Staff of the Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS), Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) visited the Perdue Halifax Hatchery 49 Wastewater Surface Irrigation System on January 21, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a compliance inspection as part of the permit rrenewal process. Tim Mizelle (ORC as of November 2019) and Ashton Weller (backup ORC) assisted during the inspection. The current permit which was issued April 28, 2015 and expires March 31, 2020 was reviewed. The last inspection at this facility was performed May 31, 2018 and the facility was compliant with permit requirements. The wastewater is treated in several septic tanks in series. The septic tanks are pumped approximately every 5 years. The wastewater then flows to the storage lagoon. The berm was well mowed and there were signs and a locked fence preventing unauthorized access. The freeboard was about 3.1 feet and the water was nearly clear and odorless. The treated water is then pumped from a wet well next to the lagoon to spray -field. Both pumps, the chlorine gas disinfection system and the flow meter were in good order. The facility has historically averaged about 9000 gpd of its 15745 gpd permit limit, applies about 75 of the 400 lbs PAN permit limit and irrigates about 15" of the 4 1 " permitted. During 2019, the daily flow increased to about 13000 gpd as a result of a change in sanitation practices. The ORC intends to speak vOth the plant manager to advise him that the flow is nearing permit limits. �� North C..irr,I n.r fA p,rr rrrrrit .rf F.'rr.irunrr;r:;t,+I Qu r'ity I I)i; i�.iun �rf LF,itrr Rrriuru crs , �/ � P.il. iyfi ftr r;iun,rl Offir, inl;O $;it rr9t []r ivr R.rlr'41r, Nol tfr C,r dirr,l' 709 The grass in the 5 acre sprayfield was mowed and the pine trees looked to be in good condition. No ponding or runoff was noted. The pumps were turned on and all sprayheads appeared to be in good order. The ORC reported that the chlorine gas system fails frequently despite being constantly worked on. The chlorine gas also corrodes the pump room and the o-rings in the plumbing, creating additional maintenance needs. The ORC expressed an interest in modifying the permit during the permit renewal process to include a hypochlorite disinfection system and to keep the chlorine gas system as a backup. The ORC reported that other than the chlorine gas problems, the system is reliable and runs well. All records were reviewed and appear to have been submitted on time, correct and complete. Soil samples were collected in December 2019. The monitoring wells were not inspected, but are reportedly in good condition. They are sampled yearly by the ORC. On the day of the inspection the facility appeared to be operating in compliance with permit conditions. Please see the attached Inspection Report. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at (919) 791-4240 or via e-mail at ray.milosh c'mcdenr.aov. Sincerely, Ray Milosh *_617ronmZal Specialist Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Raleigh Regional Office Attachment: Compliance Inspection Report cc: RRO-WQROS Files DWR Central Files Permit: W00006058 SOC: County: Halifax Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Wayne Black Directions to Facility: Compliance Inspection Report Effective: 06/24/15 Expiration: 05/31/20 Owner: Perdue Foods LLC Effective: Expiration: Facility: Halifax Hatchery #9 670 Perdue Dr System Classifications: SI, Primary ORC: Timothy N Mizelle Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s). Related Permits: Inspection Date: 01121/2020 Primary Inspector: Raymond M Milosh Secondary Inspector(s)- Title: Entry Time: 01 OOPM Certification: 18575 Reason for Inspection: Routine Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irigation Facility Status: Compliant Nol Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questians Treatment Treatment Lagoons End Use -Irrigation (See attachment summary) Halifax NC 27839 Phone: 252-348-4326 Phone: 252-348-4291 Exit Time: 02.00PM Phone: 919-791-4200 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Treatment Disinfection Page 1 of 5 permit. WOOCUB058 Owner -Facility: Perdue Foods LLC inspection Date: 0112112020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Staff of the Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WORDS), Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) visited the Perdue Halifax Hatchery #9 Wastewater Surface Irrigation System on January 21, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a compliance inspection as part of the permit reenewal process. Tim Mizelle (ORC as of November 2019) and Ashton Weller (backup ORC) assisted during the inspection. The current permit which was issued April 28, 2015 and expires March 31, 2020 was reviewed. The last inspection at this facility was performed May 31, 2018 and the facility was compliant with permit requirements. The wastewater is treated in several septic tanks in series. The septic tanks are pumped approximately every 5 years. The wastewater then flows to the storage lagoon. The berm was well mowed and there were signs and a locked fence preventing unauthorized access. The freeboard was about 3.1 feet and the water was nearly clear and odorless. The treated water is then pumped from a wet well next to the lagoon to sprayfield. Both pumps, the chlorine gas disinfection system and the flow meter were in good order. The facility has historically averaged about 9000 gpd of its 15745 gpd permit limit, applies about 75 of the 400 lbs PAN permit limit and irrigates about 15" of the 41' permitted. During 2019, the daily flow increased to about 13000 gpd as a result of a change in sanitation practices. The ORC intends to speak with the plant manager to advise him that the flow is nearing permit limits. The grass in the 5 acre sprayfield was mowed and the pine trees looked to be in good condition. No ponding or runoff was noted. The pumps were turned on and all sprayheads appeared to be in good order. The ORC reported that the chlorine gas system fails frequently despite being constantly worked on. The chlorine gas also corrodes the pump room and the o-rings in the plumbing, creating additional maintenance needs. The ORC expressed an interest in modifying the permit during the permit renewal process to include a hypochlorite disinfection system and to keep the chlorine gas system as a backup. The ORC reported that other than the chlorine gas problems, the system is reliable and runs well. All records were reviewed and appear to have been submitted on time, correct and complete. Soil samples were collected in December 2019. The monitoring wells were not inspected, but are reportedly in good condition. They are sampled yearly by the ORC. On the day of the inspection the facility appeared to be operating in compliance with permit conditions. Please see the attached Inspection Report. Page 2 of 5 Permit: W00006058 Owner - Facility. Perdue Foods LLC Inspection Date: 01121/2020 Inspection Type • Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine iy pg Yes No NA NE_ Single Family Drip ri Reuse (Quality) Single Family Spray, LR ri Recycle/Reuse Activated Sludge Drip, LR El Activated Sludge Spray, HR Infiltration System Activated Sludge Spray, LR rl 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 Disinfection Yes No NA NE Is the system working? . 13110 Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? ■ Is the system property maintained? ■ If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? ■ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? El D■ If tablets, are tablets present? ■ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? . If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? 0 If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ■ # Is it a dual feed system? ■ El Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? 0 ❑ If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ■ ❑ If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-_ __) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Record Keeainu Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 5 Permit: W00006058 Owner - Facility: Perdue Foods LLC Inspection Date: 01/2112020 Inspection Type: Comphance Evaluation Reason for Visit Routine Is a copy of current permit available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? N ❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? 0 ❑ 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)? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Is GW 59A certification form completed for facility? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are annual sail reports available? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are PAN records required? 0 ❑ ❑ 11 # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Are operational logs present? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW 59s? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? N ❑ ❑ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the crop cover acceptable? Is the site condition adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ Is the site free of runoff I ponding? Cl ❑ ❑ Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment present? S ❑ ❑ ❑ is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 5 Permit: W00006058 Owner -Facility: Perdue Foods LLC Inspection Date: 01/21/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 property wl respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Are monitoring wells damaged? Comment: Reason for Visit Routine ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑❑ME] ❑❑■❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑❑■ ❑❑❑■ ❑❑❑■ Page 5of5