HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0020793_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200130ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Mr. Michael Todd, Hatchery Manager
Tyson Foods, Inc.
3649 Airport Road
Hays, NC 28635
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 30, 2020
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tyson Hays Hatchery
Other Non -Discharge Wastewater System
Permit No. WQ0020793
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Todd:
On January 28, 2020, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-
Salem Regional Office performed a compliance inspection of the subject facility. This inspection
was conducted by DWR staff persons Justin Henderson and Patrick Mitchell. Mr. Michael Todd,
Hatchery Manager and Mr. Jim Brown, ORC were present during this inspection. The compliance
inspection report for this inspection is enclosed for your review. A separate DWR office file review
of self -monitoring data for the period of January 2019 through December 2019 was also conducted.
While, the inspection reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0020793, the following items of
concern warrant your attention and action:
1) Permit Condition III. (5) states: public access to the non -discharge disposal sites and
wastewater treatment facilities shall be prohibited. While signage was present in two
locations adjacent to the infiltration/evaporation lagoon, they were not clearly legible due
to fading, and there were no access restriction measures present to prohibit public access
from the parking areas adjacent to the Airport Rd. facility entrances. Please ensure adequate
access restriction measures (i.e. fencing or signage) prohibiting public access, to the
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, from all potential access points are
implemented and properly maintained to comply with this permit condition.
2) Groundwater results reported on form GW-59 for monitoring events, conducted during the
review period indicated above, continue to detect exceedances of the 15A NCAC 02L
standard for Ammonia (NH3), in Monitoring Well #2. Please submit a Corrective Action
Plan (CAP), describing the facility's plans to address this matter in accordance with Permit
Condition IL (6) and 15A NCAC 02L .0106.
D E Qbi�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
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The Division appreciates your attention and action to the items of concern described herein. If you
have any questions, please contact Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
DocuSiig ed by:
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Lon m er, egional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO
enc: Inspection Report
cc: Jim Brown, ORC- james.s.brown(abtyson.com
Laserfiche Files (electronic copies)
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0020793 Effective: 12/01/15 Expiration: 11/30/20 Owner: Tyson Fams Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Hays Hatchery
County: Wilkes 3649 Airport Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Hays NC 28635
Contact Person: Jonathan Edwards Title:. Complex Manager Phone: 704-283-7571 Ext.4915
Directions to Facility:
From Winston Salem, take 421 Nto Red,white,blue road, to 268west, then right on airport road.. The facility is on the left about 2
miles down the road.
System Classifications: WW1,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0112812020 Entry Time: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Justin L Henderson Phone: 336-776-9701
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Other Non -Discharge Wastewater
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement -Water Treatment Barscreen Record Keeping.
Use Records
Treatment Lagoons Treatment Flow Measurement Standby Power
Wells -
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: W00020793 Owner- Facility: Tyson Farms Inc
Inspection Date: 01120/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On January 28, 2020, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office
performed a compliance inspection of the subject facility. This inspection was conducted. by DWR staff persons Justin
Henderson and. Patrick Mitchell. Mr. Michael Todd, Hatchery Manager and Mr. Jim Brown, ORC were present during this
inspection. The compliance inspection report for this inspection is enclosed for your review. A separate DWR office file
review of self -monitoring data for the period of January 2019 through December 2019 was also conducted. While, the
inspection reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0020793, the following items of concernwarrant your attention and
action:
1) Permit Condition III. (5) states: public access to the non-discharge.disposal sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall
be prohibited. While signage was present in two locations adjacent to the infiltration/evaporation lagoon, they were not
clearly legible due to fading, and there were no access restriction measures present to prohibit public access from the
parking areas adjacent to the Airport Rd. facility entrances. Please ensure adequate access restriction measures (i.e.
fencing or signage) prohibiting public access, to the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, from all potential access
points are implemented and properly maintained to comply with this permit condition.
2) Groundwater results reported on form GW-59 for monitoring events, conducted during the review period indicated above,
continue to detect exceedances of the 15A NCAC 02L standard for Ammonia (NH3), in Monitoring Well #2. Please submit a
Corrective Action Plan (CAP), describing the facility's plans to address this matter in accordance with Permit Condition ll.
(6) and 15A NCAC 02L..0106. _
The Division appreciates your attention and action to the items of concern described herein. If you have any questions,
please contact Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800.
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permit:
WQ0020793
Owner -Facility: Tyson Farmslnc
Inspection Date:
0112B/2020
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Type
Reuse (Quality)
Single Family Drip
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Lagoon Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Infiltration System
Treatment Flow Measurement -Influent
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
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement -Effluent
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Doesflowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment:
Standby Power
Is automatically activated standby power available?
Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source?
Is generator operable?
Does generator have adequate fuel?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: W00020793 Owner- Facility: Tyson Farmslnc
Inspection Date: 01/28/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE
Is it free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is disposal of screenings in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the bars spaced properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the unit in good condition? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
0
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Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
0
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NDAR?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
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Are application rates adhered to?
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❑ 0 ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
0
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there. any 2L GW quality violations?
0
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Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
0
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
0
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
0
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Are annual soil reports available?
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❑ 0 ❑
#Are PAN records required?
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❑ 0 ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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❑ 0 ❑
If so, has it been applied?
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❑ 0 ❑
Are operational logs present?
0
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Are lab sheets available for review?
0
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
0
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
0
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
0
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
0
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
0
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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Comment
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