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R. Keith Caruthers
The Mulch Masters of NC Inc
10200 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
Dear Permittee:
Division of Water Quallty
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
August 27, 2012
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Stormwater Permit
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG210317
The Mulch Masters of NC Inc
Wake County
AUG 2 8 2012
Secretary
On Rescission requested, the Division of Water Quality received your request to rescind your coverage
under Certificate of Coverage Number NCG210317. In accordance with your request, Certificate of
Coverage Number NCG210317 is rescinded effective immediately.
Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater or discharging specific types of stormwater to
waters of the State without valid coverage under an NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a
civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day. It is the intention of DWQ that enforcement proceedings will
occur for persons that have voluntarily relinquished permit coverage when, in fact, continuing permit
coverage was necessary. If, in retrospect, you feel the site still requires permit coverage, you should
notify this office immediately. Furthermore, if in the future you wish to again discharge to the State's
surface waters, you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit.
If the facility is in the process of being sold, you will be performing a public service if you would inform
the new or prospective owners of their potential need for NPDES permit coverage.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Brian Lowther at [phone], or the Water
Quality staff in our Raleigh Regional Office at NPDES SW.
Sincerely,
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for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
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Stormwater Permitting Unit
DWQ Central Files - w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office - please waive applicable fees
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Nonh Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Subject: Re: The mulch masters of NC
From: Bill Mills <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 14:18:28 -0400
To: [e-mail]
CC: jarwin pester<[e-mail]>
Mr. McEnvoy,
We look forward to meeting with you on Wednesday at loam. The location of the meeting will be at
our Raleigh Regional Office at 3800 Barrett Drive. We can talk at that time about stormwater permits
that are required for both the current site and possible relocation of the activity to an alternative site.
Bill Mills
Stormwater Permits Unit
NC Div of Water Quality
Mcevoyeng(cDaol.com wrote:
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I just put in a call to you around 1 1:00 AM. Both Keith Caruthers (owner of Mulch Masters) and
myself are holding this Wednesday August 4, open for a meeting with you, wherever you wish to
hold it. I look forward to hearing from you at 740 3610. Thanks
Steve McEvoy
McEvoy Engineering Services, Inc.
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McEvoy Engineering Services, Inc.
July 28, 2004
Mr. Ken Schuster, P.E.
Raleigh Regional Office
N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1628
Re: The Mulch Masters of NC, Inc.
Permit Number: NCG210317
Dear Mr. Schuster:
In June, 2004, Mr. Keith Caruthers, owner of The Mulch Masters of NC, Inc. received a notice of
violation (NOV) from your office dated June 14, 2004. Mr. Caruthers attempted to respond to
the NOV himself on June 28, 2004 after having completed some emergency construction work to
relieve the situation; however, DWQ staff indicated that a more in-depth response would be
required. Mr. Caruthers then contacted me in early July, 2004 and requested my assistance in the
matter.
On July 5, 2004 I spoke by telephone to Mr. J. D. Hester to obtain a briefing on the matter. After
several referrals, I then spoke to Mr. Bradley Bennett about the matter on July 8, 2004. Mr.
Bennett indicated that he wished to assemble key personnel from DWQ staff to meet with Mr.
Caruthers and myself in order to establish a proper required response to the NOV since there was
confusion on the part of DWQ staff as to exactly what type of response was required. Mr.
Bennett stated that he would contact me with proposed meeting dates.
I wish to report to you that Mr. Caruthers and myself continue to await contact from Mr. Bennett
and have tried to contact him by e-mail and telephone as follow up. I forward this letter on behalf
of my client, Mr. Caruthers, to ensure you that he is most anxious to provide complete and proper
response to the NOV. We look forward to contact from your agency.
Sincerely yours,
MCEVOY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
Steven M. McEvoy, P.E.
President
cc: Mr. Keith Caruthers
P.O. Box 30965 - Raleigh, N.C. 27622 - [phone] - Fax: [phone]
3755 Benson Drive - Sude 101 - Raleigh, N.C. 27609

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Mr. Ken Schuster, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environmental National Resources
1628 M 'I S C t
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.Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Dear Mr. Schuster:
I am in receipt of your notice of violation dated June 14°i-2004. My.responses to your
three points of issue are as follows:
1. The cause of the discharge was a failure on my part to inspect.daily the backside'
of my mulch piles for potential effluent discharge. The estimated amount spilled.
or discharged, I do not know. I feel the amount was small due to the hardwood
bark fiber's natural absorbency.
2. I eliminated the seepage immediately upon notice by your staff that the leakage .
was occurring. The mulch pile was moved away from the drainage ditch and the
ditch was cleaned. A natural earthen berm was installed with'a retention pond '
built to divert and capture the leakage and any storm water run off from the mulch
area. This,retained water is being pumped back into the mulch pile: A copy of
my plan is enclosed.
3.. The mulch piles are now inspected on a daily basis. My first knowledge of the
mulch seepage,was known when'your staff notified me in person. Once notified,
I took immediate corrective action. I have met with Environmental Biologist, Mr.
Robert J. Goldstein, Ph.D. to assist me in obtaining a recycle;permif for my:
location at 9410 Durant Road in Raleigh. He has engaged Mr. W.K. Dixon for
the professional engineering work.
I thank you for your time related to my situation.
Sincerely,
R. Keith.Caruthers
President
'We've got your yard covered"
10200 Durant Road. • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 [phone]

The Mulch Maste
April 29, 2004
To: Judy Garrett
NCDENR
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
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, JUN 3 0 2004
From: R. Keith Caruthers
The Mulch Masters ofN.C., Inc.
10200 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
RE: Storm Water Improvement Plan
The following plan will capture the run-off of my storm water from the materials I
store at 9410 Durant Road. The captured water will then be pumped onto the existing
hardwood bark for 100% retainment.
Thank you for the opportunity to correct my current situation. The construction
and modification process has started as of 4-29-04.
Sincerely,
R. Keith Caruthers
"We've got your yard covered"
10200 Durant Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • [phone]

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Colleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
June 14, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. R. Keith Caruthers
The Mulch Master of N.C., Inc.
10200 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
The Mulch Masters of N.C., Inc.
Permit Number: NCG210317
Wake County
Dear Mr. Caruthers:
On April 27, 2004, Mr. Jarwin (JD) Hester with this office visited the site near the 10000
block of Durant Road in Raleigh, NC.
This investigation revealed that mulch effluent was actively discharging to an unnamed
tributary to the Neuse River. A significant amount of a black liquid was observed in the creek.
There was also a noticeable odor detected in the creek. It is unclear how long this discharge was
ongoing.
On April 28, 2004, water quality sampling of the unnamed tributary (UT) was conducted
by Mr. Shannon Langley with this office. The results indicated extremely elevated BOD
(Biological Oxygen on Demand) values. A BOD reading of 3000 mg/1 was reported
approximately 50ft down gradient of the spill area with a DO ( Dissolved Oxygen) reading of .36
mg/l. A sample taken at the property line just before the fence revealed a BOD of 290 mg/1 and a
DO of 2.10 mg/l. The instream water quality standard of D.O. is 5 mg/l.
On April 27, 2004, DWQ staff discussed this incident with you and recommended
immediate clean-up.
The above mentioned discharge is a violation of North Carolina General Statues (NCGS)
143-215.1 (a) (1) and (6) which states " No person shall do any of the following things or carry
out any of the following activities until or unless such person shall have applied for and shall
have received from the Division of Water Quality a permit therefore and shall have complied
with such conditions, if any as are prescribed by such permit:"
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center
Water Quality Section Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
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(1) Making any outlets into the water of the state;
(6) Cause or permit any waste, directly or indirectly, to be discharged to or in any
manner mixed with the waters of the state;
This is also a violation of 15A NCAC 213.0211 (3)(b), which states, "Dissolved oxygen: not less
than a daily average of 5.0 mg/l."
Please note that violations of NCGS 143-215.1 are subject to civil penalties of up to $25,000
dollars per day, per violation.
This office is issuing a Notice of Violation regarding this matter. Please respond to this
notice, in writing, within 15 days of receipt. You should specifically discuss the following
points:
t. Explain the cause of the discharge? Please include all information concerning
the estimated amount spilled, calculations, etc.
2. How have you eliminated the discharge and what steps have been taken to
prevent its reoccurrence?
3. How often are these mulch piles inspected? State when first knowledge of this
spill was known to you or your representatives.
The Mulch Masters of N.C., Inc. is required to apply for and shall obtain a recycle
permit for this facility. Please be advised that any design work must be performed by a licensed
professional engineer. All approval of the final plans and specifications should come from the
Division of Water Quality before any construction occurs.
Failure to complete the required items as specified in this letter may result in a
recommendation from this office for civil penalty assessment for the discharge without a permit.
The discharge is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1, which may incur civil penalties of up to
$25,000 per day per violation per each violation.
Please submit your response to the following address:
Raleigh Regional Office
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

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Thank you for your assistance in this matter, if you have any questions concerning this
requirement, please contact JD Hester at [phone] x239 or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
en Schuster, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Wake County Environmental Services
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
file copy

WATF9
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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R Keith Caruthers
The Mulch Masters of NC Inc
9404 Barton's Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Dear Permittee:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 28, 2003
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
The Mulch Masters of NC Inc
COC Number NCG210317
Wake County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG210000, the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This
permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
• A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitativel Monitoring Form
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bill Mills of the Central Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Raleigh Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
FAQ
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Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210317
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Mulch Masters of NC Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
The Mulch Masters of NC Inc
10200 Durant Road
Raleigh
Wake County
to receiving waters designated as a UT to the Neuse River, a class C NSW stream, in the
Neuse River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 28, 2003.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

F W ATE Michael F. Easley, Governor
O�Q 9o(r William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
1 Division of Water Quality
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September 4.2002
RANDOLPH K CARUTHERS
WASTE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED-D13A
9404 13ARTON'S CREEK RD
RALEIGH, NC 27615
Subject: NPDE_S Slonnwate' Permit Coverage Rcncwal
Waste Solutions Itic orporated-dha
COC Nu1111her ncg210317
Wake County
Dcar Per nlittee:
Your lacilily is currently covered for stormwatcr discharge under General Permit NCG210000. This permit expires
on March 31, 2003. 'Thc Division slalT is currently in the process of rewriting this pernlit and is scheduled to have
IIIC pernlit rCISSUCd by early spring ol'2003. Once the pernlit is reissued, your Iacility would beef ill' 111C for
continued covcragc under the reissued permit.
In older to assure your continued coverage under the general pernlit, you must apply to IhC Division of WaIcI
Quality (DWl for renewal of your permit coverage. To ninke this renewal process easier, we are inRlrming you in
ativunce that your permit coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will Iind it Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application nulst he conlplCtod and I-Ctnrned by Ociobei 2, 2002 in order to assure
continued covcragc under the general permil. Due io staff and budget constraints, letters confirming our receipt of
file completed application will nol he sent.
FMIL11C to rcqucsl renewal within the time period specif iccl, may result in a civil assessment of ❑t least $250.00.
LargCr penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of lk. requcsl. Discharge of stormwatcr 110111 your
facility without covcragc under a valid stormwatcr NPDES pcnnit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1
and could result in assessnlcnls of civil pemdlies of up to $10,000 poll day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no cxposluu Cxclusion" to all 01)CRI101s of industrial
facilities in any of the I I categories of"storm water discharges associated with industrial activity." (except
construction activities). If you feel your Iacility Can eertil*y a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the Iacility inLluslrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stormwatcr, you can apply for the no Cxposurc exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Oflice Stonnwater Staff nlenlher listed below or check the Slotinwater & General
Permits Unit Web Site at hitp://h2o.car.state,nc.tlS/su/Stornlwziter.hmll
If lhC subject stormwatcr disch;ugc to waters of the state has been tornlinalcd. plCasc complctC the cncloseLl
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instructions arc listed on the boltoln of file lorm. You will be n061iCd when the
rescission process has been congilcled.
If you have any qucslions regarding the pernlit renewal procedures plCasc contact .Joe Alhiston of the Raleigh
Regional Office al 919-571-4700 or Bill Mills of the Central Of Tice Stornlwaler Unit al [phone], ext. 548
Sinccrcly.
Bradley Bernell. Supervisor
Stunnwwcr antl General PCrntits Unit
cc: Central Piles
Stmnlwalcr and General Permits Unit Piles
Raleigh Rc�,ional 001ce
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NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
[phone] Customer Service
1- 800-623-7748

4'• . F N1ArE Michael F. Easley, Governor
\QUO R pG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
>_ y Division of Water Quality
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April 28, 2003
Jerry Rimmer
Pergo Inc
2000 Perstorp Pkwy
Garner, NC 27529
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Pergo Inc
COC Number NCG210346
Wake County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG210000, the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This
permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
• A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitativel Monitoring Form
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does
not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any
other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bill Mills of the Central Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Raleigh Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210346
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Pergo Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Pergo Inc
2000 Perstorp Parkway
Garner
Wake County
to receiving waters designated as a UT to White Oak Creek, a class C NSW stream, in the
Neuse River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 28, 2003.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Michael F. Easley, Governor
O�� ROG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
CO Alan W. Klimek, P.E.. Director
1 Division of Water Quality
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September 4. 2002
,TERRY RINIMER
PERGOINCORPORATED
20001'ERSTORP PKWY
GARNER, NC 27529
Subject: NPDES Slot mwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Pogo Incorporated
CUC Number NCG210146
Wake County
Dear Perniatce:
1'0ur facility is currently covered fur stm mwatci discharge under Genes l Pet nut NCG210000. This pennil expires
on March 31. 2003. 'the Division staff is currently in the process of rewriting this pa'nlit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by early spring of 2003. Once the permit is reissued. your lacilily would he eligible for
continucd coverage under the rcissucd permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the genual permit. you mntsl apply to the Division DI' Water
Quality (DWQ) Tin' relewlll 01 your perinit coverage. To make this renewal process easier. we arc informing you in
advance that your permit coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Furor. The application must he completed and returned by October 2, 2002 in ordcr to assure
connoted covcragc under the general permit. Due to stall'and hudget consu'aints, letters confirming our reccipl of
Thu cumpicled application will not be scnl.
Failure to rcqucst renewal within the lime period specified, may result in a civil assessment of at (cast $250.00.
Larger pcnaltics nay he asscsscd dcpcndillg un the dclinqucncy ul the rcqucst. Discharge of stunnwater front your
facility without covcragc under it valid stormwatcr NPDI S permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1
and could result in assessments of civil pCTIA11cs of up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal Icgisltiun has extended the 'nu cxposurc exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the I I categoric. of "storm waler discharges associated with indusu'iul aclivily," (except
construction activities). If you I'ec1 your lacility can certify a condition of "no cxposurc". i.e. the facility indusu'ial
meta iuls and operations arc not exposed to suxmwater, you cull apply for the 110 cxposurc exclusion. For additional
infornlatiun contact the Ccnual Office Slunnwatcr Staff nicnibei listed below or check the Slorntwaler N-, Genci l
Permits Unit Web Site at htlp:Hli2o.cnrstate.11CAS/su/Slormwater.htntl
If the subject sturntwater discharge to walers of the sutc has buun let mimted. please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing insu'uctiuns are listed on the bottom ul the Ibnn. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
ll'you have any qucstiuns regarding the permit renewal pnrccdures please cuntacl Joe Alhistun of Raleigh
Regional Office at 919571-4700 or Bill Mills of the Ccnual Off ice Stonuwatei Unit at [phone], cxt. 548
Sincerely,
Bradley liennelt. Supervisor
Slunnwalcr and General Pulluils Unit
cc: Central Files
Sturniwauci and General Permits Unit Files
Raleigh Regional OIlicc
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-800-623-7748

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
June 14, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. R. Keith Caruthers
The Mulch Master of N.C., Inc.
10200 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Subject: NOTICL OF VIOLATION
The Mulch Masters of N.C., Inc.
Permit Number: NCG210317
Wake County
Dear Mr. Caruthers:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Colleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
On April 27, 2004, Mr. Jarwin (JD) Hester with this office visited the site near the 10000
block of Durant Road in Raleigh, NC.
This investigation revealed that mulch effluent was actively discharging to an unnamed
tributary to the Neuse River. A significant amount of a black liquid was observed in the creek.
There was also a noticeable odor detected in the creek. It is unclear how long this discharge was
ongoing.
On April 28, 2004, water quality sampling of the unnamed tributary (UT) was conducted
by Mr. Shannon Langley with this office. The results indicated extremely elevated BOD
(Biological Oxygen on Demand) values. A BOD reading of 3000 mg/I was reported
approximately 50ft down gradient of the spill area with a DO ( Dissolved Oxygen) reading of .36
mg/I. A sample taken at the property line just before the fence revealed a BOD of 290 mg/I and a
DO of 2.10 mg/l. The instream water quality standard of D.O. is 5 mg/l.
On April 27, 2004, DWQ staff discussed this incident with you and recommended
immediate clean-up.
The above mentioned discharge is a violation of North Carolina General Statues (NCGS)
143-215.1 (a) (1) and (6) which states " No person shall do any of the following things or carry
out any of the following activities until or unless such person shall have applied for and shall
have received from the Division of Water Quality a permit therefore and shall have complied
with such conditions, if any as are prescribed by such permit:"
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center
Water Quality Section Raleigh, INC 27699-1628
idCUENR
NorthCarolina
Alaturally
phone [phone] Customer Service
facsimile [phone] 1-877-623-6748

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(1) Making any outlets into the water of the state;
(6) Cause or permit any waste, directly or indirectly, to be discharged to or in any
manner mixed with the waters of the state;
This is also a violation of 15A NCAC 213.0211 (3)(b), which states, "Dissolved oxygen: not less
than a daily average of 5.0 mg/k"
Please note that violations of NCGS 143-215.1 are subject to civil penalties of up to $25,000
dollars per day, per violation.
This office is issuing a Notice of Violation regarding this matter. Please respond to this
notice, in writing, within 15 days of receipt. You should specifically discuss the following
points:
1. Explain the cause of the discharge? Please include all information concerning
the estimated amount spilled, calculations, etc.
2. How have you eliminated the discharge and what steps have been taken to
prevent its reoccurrence?
3. How often are these mulch piles inspected? State when first knowledge of this
spill was known to you or your representatives.
The Mulch Masters of N.C., Inc. is required to apply for and shall obtain a recycle
permit for this facility. Please be advised that any design work must be performed by a licensed
professional engineer. All approval of the final plans and specifications should come from the
Division of Water Quality before any construction occurs.
Failure to complete the required items as specified in this letter may result in a
recommendation from this office for civil penalty assessment for the discharge without a pen -nit.
The discharge is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1, which may incur civil penalties of up to
$25,000 per day per violation per each violation.
Please submit your response to the following address:
Raleigh Regional Office
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

MulchMaster/NOV
Page-3- cont.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter, if you have any questions concerning this
requirement, please contact JD Hester at [phone] x239 or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Ken Schuster, P.E.
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Wake County Environmental Services
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
file copy

REVISED
REPORT
DATE: ` INITIALS: -
OF \VATER QUALITY
Cnemktp L.borelnn deport / M'ater Quallry
COUNTY
RIVER BASIN:
REMRTTO
Olher :
COLLECFOR(5)
F tim.W ROD Range
WAKE
RED Regional Office
S LANGLF.Y
9:IIQRi�'
O COMPLIANCE
EMERGENCY
❑ QA
IT] CRAINOFCUSTODY
VJMT ID
wl CAMPFTYPF
STREAM
I--] EFFLUENT
LAKE
INFLUENT
ESTUARY
MMI
Station la.don: RUNOFF FROM MULCH MASTER MULCH PILE
Lab Numbcr
41V2350
Dam Rcce1.M
l ,OWrz
Time RccclvM:
2:10 PM
ReceivM By
:5
Ij
Da9C
�
��
A�
Dam Rcponcd
: 5R4/2004
Saed: ChloHnaled: Remar4s:
SUflonl Dale Rt.(j,1.Wdd) Date End (yy/mMddl Tlme Regin Time End Depth -OM, DR, DIIM Value Typo - A, ILL Comp,aim-T,S,I Sample Typc
3Wa6128 1155
Li -Lithium 1132
M-Mane m92]
Mn-Mangancu 1055
Na- SMium 929
ArscnicTdal IM2
Se -Selenium 1147
HE;-Mcrcn 9l WO
Ba B...m
O anmhlodne Pesticides
nn las homy Pnticidca
Acid llerbieides
R.se cmml&Acid Ealm[labl[ Organics
TPH Diesel Rang,
PnreaMe Oraan(VOA MIde 'd)
TPH GamRnc Range
TrH/IITEX Gasoline Range
rn n mnunn
COMMENTS:
q
1
I -II.
Cli
I
K
.�l

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
v C
WATER (_ 'Y PIGLD-RM (DM 1)
PWOWTY
SAMPLETYPE
COUNTY I/x/Q KQ
RIVER BASIN rI 1L"Se
❑ AMBILNT
❑ STREAM
REPORT TO: ARO FRO MR RO VeRO W iRO WSRO TS
JEJ
AT BM
COMPLIANCE
LAKE
Shipped by: Bus, Courier®Other ❑ EMERGENCY I ❑ ESTUARY
OR( COLLECFS): ��"ra++..o
Estimated BODRangc65/5-2525-65/d0130 or IOOp STATION LOCATION:
❑ EFFLUENT
❑ INFLUENT
ror 1 ah t ke nM.1'
Lab Number:
3
Dale Received:
Time:
Rce'd by:
DATA ENTRY BY:
From: Bus and DcI.
CK:
DATF REPORTED:
Seed. YesElNoD Chlorinated: Y.ElN.0
RFFIAF2KS RVs �l �ro `mh� 6� inn air �-tr /T /C/.
Station q
Date Begin (Sy/ram/dd)
ITime Begin
Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type
Composite
Sampl
Z p L l
1 �• SS
A Ii L
T S B
C G GMLX
I
VliOD5310
mg/L
2
COD Fligh 340 mg/L
3
COD Low 335 mg/L
4
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /loom[
5
Co[iform: MF Total 31504 /100.1
6
Colirorm: Tube Fe.131615 /loom]
7
Coliform: Fecal Step 31673 /loom]
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/L
9
Volatile 505 mg/L
10
Fixed 510 mg/I.
11
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
12
Volatile 535 mg/L
13
Fixed 540 mg/L
14
pH 403 its
15
Aeiditywp114.5436 mg/L
16
Acidity to pH 8.3435 mg/L
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3415 mg/L
18
Ali unity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L
19
TOC 680 mg/L
20
Turbidity 76 N U
Chloride 940 mg/L
Chi a 70953 pg/L
Color True 80 R-Co
Colo, (pH ) 83 ADM]
Colorpl17.682 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/L
Fluoride 951 mg/L
Formaldehyde 71890 mg/L
G,emse arid Oils 556 mg/L
Hardness Tom] 9D0 mg/L
Specific Cord. 95
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 pg/l.
Sulfate 945 mg/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
NH3 u N 610 mg/L
TKN as N 625 mr/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L
P. Total as P 665 mg/L
1104 as P 665 mg/L
P. Dicsolvedaz P 666 mg/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 pg/L
Cr-Chromium;Total 1034 pg/L
Cu-Copper 1042 pg/L
Ni-Nickel 1067 p8/L
Pb-Lead 1051 pg/L
ZmZinc 1092 pg/L
Ag-Silver 1077 pg/L
AI -Aluminum 1105 pg/L
Be -Beryllium 1012 pg/L
Ca -Callum 916 mg/1'
Co -Cobalt 1037 pg/L
Fc-Iron 1045 pg/L
Li -Lithium 1132 - pg/L
Mg -Magnesium 927 mg/L
Mn-Manganese 1055 pg/L
Na-Sodium 929 mg/L
Amceic:Tot) 1002 pg/L
Se -Selenium 1147 pg/L
Hg-Mercury 71900 4g/L
Orgawchimine Pesticides
Orgamphoephona Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
BasdNeunt Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organic
Purgeable Organics (VOA borne req'd)
Phywplenkwn
Lib Uselab Use 07111
Tem cratnre on atrivnl:
sampling Point%
I Conductance at 25-C
Wmer Temperature-C
D.O.m
it
Alkalimty
Acidity
An Tem ratre-C
i
H 8.3 PH4.5
114.5 PH8.3
2
4
0
300
400
2244 431
2243 82242
0
Salinity 16e
Precipimtion (m/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Seventy
Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity
Mean Steam Depth It
1
Stream Width R.
80
5
32
6
135E
1350
35
61
4

NC DENR/DWO Chemistry Laboratory
0
Lab Number: '�i Sample ID:
Station Location: County:1
Sample Type: 4 Priority:
Date collected: :� /,27r /�� Da�eived: _
Affected Parameter(s):
Analytical Area (check one):
❑ 1VCH ❑ METALS
❑ NUT ❑ MICRO
Thz Ilowing anomalies occurred (check all that apply):
,Samples
❑ Improper container used
O VOA vials with headspace
❑ Sulfide samples with headspace
❑ Samples not received, but listed on fieldshect
❑ Samplcs received, but not listed on fieldshect
❑ Mislabeled as to tests, preservatives, etc.
❑ Holding time expired
❑ Prior to receipt in lab
❑ After receipt in lab
❑ Insufficient quantity for analysis
❑ Sample exhibits gross non -homogeneity
❑ Sample not chemically presern'ed properly
❑ pH out of range (record pH):
❑ Improper chemical
O Residual chlorine present in sample
❑ Color interference
❑ Heavy emulsion formed during extraction
/❑ Sample bottle broken in lab 7- no reportable re. i
�lls
f�" OtherIsoecifv�-�Ar CGS'( T%�11, /2
tine Action:
❑ VOA
❑ PEST
❑ SVOA
❑ Quality Control
❑ Instrument failure — no reportable results
❑ Analyst error — no reportable results
O Surrogates
❑ None added
O Reeovcry outside acceptance limit;
❑ Spike recovery
❑ None added
❑ Recovery outside acceptance limits
❑ Failed to meet criteria for precision
❑ Imemal standards
❑ Blank contamination
❑ QC data reported outside of controls (i.e. QCS, LCS)
❑ Incorrect procedure used
❑ SOP intentionally modified n ith QA and Branch Head
approval
❑ Invalid instrument calibration
❑ Elevated detection limits due to:
A Insufficient sample volume
❑ Samples were rejected by DWQ Lab. Authorized by: Date: /
❑ Accepted and analyzed after notifying the collector or contact person and determining that another sample could not be secured.
❑ Sample(s) on hold until:
❑ Sample reported with qualification. Data qualification code used:
❑ Other (explain):
Notification Required (circle one)? Yes
Person Contacted:
Form
cad Chemist Rcv�iewµ' (1'mntial):
BIOCHEbt--+-�-8'
METALS_ /
Branch Head Rcview (ini '
QA/QC Review (i tiel):
QA'Fonni�Laborauary�AR
I
Date:
Date: _1 /—1 y—
❑ SVOA
'o Cogged into database by (inina
uo^�.mae

REPORT
DATE: --/Z --z'`t INITIALS: /, `A DIVISION OF \VATER QUALITY
Chemi.atry Irltoralury Report / %%air, Qmlity
COUNTY WAKE
RIVER BASIN:
PEIORQY
❑ AMBIENT QA
W❑ SAMPIETYPF
STREAM F IB:NT
REPORTTO : RRO Rt,ional Of0ec
COMPLIANCE
O CHAINOFCUSPODY 11 LAKE
❑ INFLUENT
Other
❑ EMERGENCY
VISIT ID EJ ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S) : S L%NGLEY
O
AfnlJ
Fstlmaled ROD Range:
Station Luottion: STREAM SAMPLE Rid YDS BELOW MULCH
MASTER
Lab Number
: 4W2352
Date Re<eivod:
412V2001
Time Received:
2:10 PM
Received By
IO�
/
Data Rcicaud
/I
: AR
Date Repuned:
524/2004—
Seed: ChIOHnated: Remarks:
Station I Date Regan (yry/mMdd) Date End O,/mm/dd) Time R in Time F.rM Depth- DM, DB, DRM V.hm Type- A. 11, L ComposRe.T, S, I Sample Type
2Wi28M "alit
%
BOD 310 290 mEj
COD Ili b 340
COD Low 335
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /IOBmI
Colifmm: MFTM1315 1100ol
Colifmm: tube Fecal 31615 1100m1
Coliform: Foal Strt 31673 /IOOmI
Residue: True W
Volatile 505
F.ed 510
Residue: Smiecriderl 530 orl
Volatile 535 SIL
Fish 540
pit 403 mats
Acidity to pill 4.5436
Acidity to pH 1435 ri
Alkalinity.. pHIT 415
Alkalinity to pH45410
TOC 680 SfL
Tudbidily 76 NN
Cold. Total Tube '/100 mt,
COMMENTS
Chloride WO
Chi. To 32217 ufL
Chi 2: Cnm 322M
Pbcn M1 tin a 32213
Colo,. True 80
e
Colo,, ( If) 83 H=
Color pit 16 82
C anide]ZO
Fluoride 951 gfL
Formaldehyde ] 1880 mgL
Grew and Oils 556 EIL
Hardness Total 9()(1
S <i0c Cond. 95 mhc A:m2
MBAS 382W
P6enuls 32730
Sulfate 945
Sulfide 745
Boson
Tannin & Ii n ug/h
Ileeavalem Chromium ug/L
Bicadwnatc
C.rbonam mg/L
N113 as N 610 mg/L
U-Lithium 1132
TKNim N625 mfL
Mg- M.nesum 927
NO2 lu, NO3 as N 630
Mn-Man anew 1055
P. Tou1 as P (45
N. Suchum 929 EJL
P as P]050]
A—nic:Tmal IW2
P: Dissolved., P 666 mg/L
Se -Selenium 1147 ti
K-Pmaasium mT
H -Memo 7I9O1
Cd-Cadmium 1027 uIJL
Ba B.dum ug21.
C,Chmmium:Taral IOw i
Or anochlorme Rsticidcs
Cu-Co per1013
rvs Pesucides
Ni-Nickd ID6]
P Lead 1051
Acid herbicides
Zn- Zinc 1092
V. V anadium ui
B.0 Ncmml&Acid Eumaahlc Or an
A, Sibit, t0]] urJL
TPH Dicml Range
AI- Aluminum 1105
Be- Beryllium 1012
Par cable Organics (VOA Moe rt 'd)
C. Calcium 916
TPI I Gasoline Range
Co -Cobalt 1037
TPIUBTE% Gasoline Range
Fc-Imn INS
Phytoplankton
4

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WAT ITY FIELD -LAB FORM(DMl)
COUNTY W Q k� PRIORITY I SAMPLE TYPE
�
RIVER BASIN /v9-r/".5� ❑AMBIENT El STREAM
REPORT TO: ARO FRO MRCaRO W iRO WSRO TS
AT BM L�V//�/
❑ COMPLIANCE ❑ LAKE
Other
Shipped by Bus. Courier. .,
COLLECrO S: Apnn r, Lo.n
Estimated BOD Rang 5/5-2525-65/40-130 or
1
Send: Yes❑No❑ Chlorvutd: Yes No❑
❑ EMERGENCY ' ❑ ESTUArRYY
—
❑ EFFLUENT
❑ INFLUENT
9
For lah Use ONLY
lab Numbcr:
' 6,
Date Received:
Time,U
Rec'd b
DATA ENTRY BY:
From: Bus-Couricr and Dcl.
CK:
DATE REPORTED:
i
REMARKS: $-I-�e�... Sp,.,p c lno.rds be =w m�1c.� mast{e a� c"v(Le
Stith..N
Dale Begin(yy/mm/dd)
Time Begin
Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type
Composite
Sampler
ZS O zI
) Z'. a-10
A H L
T S H
C C,, J:
I
BOD5 310 mg/L
2
COD High 340 mg/L
3
COD Low 335 mg/L
4
Coliform:MFFera131616 /I001.1
5
Coliform: MF Torrid 315N /100ml
6
Colifomn: Tube Fecal 31615 /100.1
7
Coliform: Fecal Step 31673 /100m1
8
Residue: Tow1500 mWL
9
Volatile 505 mg/L
10
Fixed 510 mg/L
1 I
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
12
Volatile 535 mWL
13
Fixed 540 mp/L
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/L
17
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 mgfL
191
1
Allmlinty to pH 4.5410 mg/L
19
TOC 680 mp/L
Zbidity
20
76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/L
Chl a 70953 pg/L
Color: True 80 PtLo
Co1or:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7,682 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/L
Fluoride 951 mg/L
Formaldehyde 71880 mgfL
Grease rind Oils 556 mg/L
Hardrew, Tola1900 mg/L
Specific Cord, 95
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 pp/L
Sulfate 945 mg/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
NH3 as N 610 mg/L
TK N. N 625 mg/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L
P: Total es P 665 mg/L
PO4 as P 665 mg/L
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 pg/L
Cr-Chmmium;Towl 1034 pg/L
Cu-Copper 1042 pg/L
Ni-Nickel 1067 PF/L
Pb-Lead 1051 pg/L
Z.-Z. 1092 pF/L
Ag-Silver 1077 pg/I,
AI -Aluminum 1105 PF%L
Be -Beryllium 1012 PFIL
Ca -Calcium 916 mg/L
Co -Cobalt 1037 Pg/L
Fe -Iron 1045 1',
Li -Lithium 1132 PF/L
Mg-Magrcsium 927 mg/L
Mr-Munppncse 1055 pg/L
Na-Sodium 929 mg/L
Arsenic: Total 1002 PFIL
Se -Selenium 1147 pg/L
Hg-Mercury 71900 PF/L
Organochlorim Pcticides
Orgmuphosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/Ncwal Extactable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Pre-geable Organic (VOA bottle .9'd)
Phytoplankton
I,ab Use (fitly
Te crnnlre on arrival:
sionplum Point %
Condmt,rxc at 25C
Water Tem mture C
D.O. m
H
I Alkal.,ty
I Acidity
All Tem mtwe °C
pill
2
4
0
300
400
2244 43145
2243
0
Salinity V.
Precipitation (idday)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Seventy
Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity
Mean Stream Depth ft.
Steam Width R.
80
45
2
6
1351
1350
35
I CA
4

NC DENR/DWQ Chemistry Laboratory
Lab Number: Sample
Station Location: County:
Sample Type: =e.4uv Priority: -(-Z
Date collected: --5/ /_,�/jq Date received:
Affected Parameter(s):
Analytical Area (check one):
❑ WCH ❑ /METALS
❑ NUT B� MICRO
The f Ilowin,, anomalies occurred (check all that apply):
`mples
O Improper container used
❑ VOA vials with headspace
❑ Sulfide samples.with headspace
❑ Samples not received, but listed on fieldsheet
❑ Samples received, but not listed on fieldsheet
❑ Mislabeled as to tests, preservatives, etc.
Cl Holding time expired
❑ Prior to receipt in lab
O After receipt in lab
❑ Insufficient quantity for analysis
O Sample exhibits gross non -homogeneity
❑ Sample not chemically preserved properly
❑ pH out of range (record pFI):
❑ Improper chemical
❑ Residual chlorine present in sample
❑ Color interference
Cl Heavy emulsion formed during extraction
❑ Sample bottle broken in lab - no reportable r stilts
Comments
Corrective Action
Date analyzed:/
❑ VOA ❑ SVOA
❑ PEST
❑ Quality Control
❑ Instrument failure — no reportable results
O Analyst error — no reportable results
Cl Surrogates
❑ None added
❑ Recovery outside acceptance limits
❑ Spike recovery
❑ None added
❑ Recovery outside acceptance limits
O Failed to meet criteria for precision
❑ Internal standards
O Blank contamination
❑ QC data reported outside of controls (i.e. QCS, LCS)
❑ Incorrect procedure used
❑ SOP intentionally modified with QA and Branch Head
approval
❑ Invalid instrument calibration
❑ Elevated detection limits due to:
,Q Insufficient sample volume
❑ Samples were rejected by DWQ Lab. Authorized by: Date: / /
❑ Accepted and analyzed after notifying the collector or contact person and determining that another sample could not be secured.
❑ Sample(s) on hold until:
❑ Sample reported with qualification. Data qualification code used:
❑ Other (explain):
(circle one)? Yes
Person Contacted:
Form
Lead Chemist Re w initial): .
BIOCH EM
❑ METALS
Branch Head Review (initial): 1
Q.1/QC Review (initia .
1\ Q�`Fann:LL�bonmrylUnR
Date:
Date:
❑ PESI /(/ ❑ SVOA
❑ VOA
Logged into database by (initialI
i o,cootasr

COUNTY
WAKE
RIVER BASIN:
REPORTTO
RRO Ragionei OtFee
Omer
COLLECTORS) :
S LANGLCY
Estimated BOD Range:
Sead;
Chlorinated:
stationa
Date Begin Uylmm/dd)
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ChemBtn Laboramm Report / W'ater Quaply
W� $AMPLE TYPE
FKIQRITY
AMBIENT
O QA
STREAM
EFFLUENT
O COMPLIANCE
O CHAIN OF CUSTODY
❑ LAKE
I
INFLUENT
❑ EMERGENCY
VISIT
❑ ESTUARY
MMI
Station Loration: RUNOFF FROM MULCH MASTER MULCH PILE
Ramarka:
Date Entl (yy/min/dd3
Time Begin
Time End
IFepth - DM, DB. DBM
Value Iepa- A. H. L
Leta Nmnmen 4W2350
Data R.,eed- 4t28O(X,1
Time Reeeked: 2:10 PM
Racai.ed By DS
Data Rekaed : AR
Date Reported: 5/1412001
ComposOCT. S.I Sample Type
%
ROD 310 3000 n
Chloride 940
NH3 - N 610
Li -Lithium 1132 a 1,
COD fli h340 L
Chia Tn 32217
t'KN anH 625 L
Mg-M um 927 VL
COD lew 333 L
Chi a. Corr 32209 u L
NO2 Plus NO3 as N 630 mjL
Mn-Man asese 1055 uR/L
Na- Sodium 929 L
L
Califon ME Fccal 31616 /1 OOnd
Pheo h in a 32213 u I.
Color: True 80 t.0
P: Total at P W5
PO4 m P]050] m,1L
Arsenic Total 1W2 ug/L
ME Total 315N /100m1
C.Efimen
Cable t robe Fetal 31615 /10 mil
Color. (PH) 83 H- c u.
P. D3aolvad to P vi.
Se- Selenium 1147 ug/L
CaliFanm Fecal Strap 316]J A00m1
Color: H To 82 c u
K-P..,tium nr, L
US - Macu ]1900 ug9.
Residua. Total 5W L
C i& 720 ffZL
Cd- Cadmium 1027
ea eanum uRJL
Volatile 505 u,1L
Dunn&951 mWL
Cr-Chronuu -Imal 1034 ug/L
Orgarachlorim Pmicida
Fiord 510 L
Formaideh da]1880
Cu- Co2pa 1042 uVL
OBano hos horns PatkNa
Residue: Su nded 53D L
Grsase and Ok 556
NiNicke1106] UWL
Volatile 535 L
Hardness Total 900 L
Pb Leal 1051 ug/L
Acid Hee�eida
speciscConei. 95 turdw.4em2
Zn-Zmc INN
Fi.ed 540 L
Base/NeutWd Arid E..bk Otgania
units
MBAS 382W L
V-Vanadium u L
H 403
Acidity to pit 4.5436 L
Phano632730 u L
-Silvan 10]] ugfL
TPH INad Rare
Acidity to PIT83435 L
Sulfate 945 L
AI -Aluminum 1105 ugfL
'd)
ARalmitY to Fit B.J 415 L
Sulfte 745
Be- Beryllium 1012 u IL
Putgeable Organic (VOA bottler
Alkalinity to pH 4.5410 L
TOC 680 L
Bomn
Tannin&Li in
Ca-Cakium916 /L
Co-Cobah lOJ] uR/L
TPHna Range
TPHIRTEXTE%Gasoline Rene
Ttvbidit ]ti NTU
Hcaatalent Ci m rtum u L
Fe- Iron Iw5 uR/L
Ph to lankmn
Colifonm Total tube "/100 noI
Biembumne oWJL
CarW.,e
COMMENTS:

COUNTY WAKE
RIVER BASIN;
REPORTTO RRO Regional Office
Other :
COLLECTORS) : S LANGLEY
Estimated ROD Range
Seed: Chlorinated:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CM1emHmy I�bonmry ftepon / W'a[er QmaDR
PRIORITY O SAMMPlETiIT
AMBIEM QA EISTREAM EFFLUENT
0 COMPLIANCE, O CHAIN OF CUSTODY I IAKE INFLUENT
EMERGENCY VISIT ID ESTUARY
MM2
Sutton London: STREAM SAMPLE BELOW MULCH MASTER
Remarks:
Lab Nmnibv . 4W2351
Date Rcccised: 412Rr200a
Time, Received, 2. HIPM
Radved By US
Data RckazM : AR
Date Reported: 5/142004
Stadonb
Date Begin Oy/mm/dd)
Date F,nd (yy/mm/dd)
Time Begin
Time End
Depth - DM. DB. DBM
Value Type - A, 11, 1•
213612801
Compoatle-T, S.
Sample Tvpe
1220
3
HOD 310 260 L
Chlmtdc 940 /L
NH3 as N610 L
Li�liuium lU2
COD Hi h 340 L
Chi Tn
TKN ari N 62S
M M m9b
a: 32217 ug/L
COD Low 335 L
Chl a. Con J2209 u L
NO2 Im NO3 az N 630 ry/L
Calif..ME
Mn-Man annc ID55 u L
Fcal 31616 /loomI
h ot a 3221J uP/I.
P: Tout az P fi65 mg/L
Na- Sadium 929 L
w-
Colifomr ME Total 315D4 /IOUnI
Colo
Color Trot, BO c.u.
PO4 ns P 70M7
Ara k.Tmal 1002
Colilorm. 31615 /I Wml
Coloo ( H) BJ H=
P. Divolved az P 666 L
K-Poussium L
Se- Selenium I id] m
—
Coliform Fecal So- J16]J /mral
c.u.
Color: H 26 82u
Residue: Total 500 L
C Mc 720
H Mere, ]1900 a
Cd- Cadmium 1027 o
Ba m 1,
Volatile 505
mg/L
L
Fixed 510
Huondc 951
Cr-ChrmaomTotel 1034 u
anochlonne Pesticides
Fortrellich a718B0Co-
^4/L
es
Ridue: Su aded530 L
Go.
It
l'°a PestRda
and Ole 556
Ni-Nickel 1057
Volatdc 535 mWL
Hardnns Total out
Pb- Lead 1051
Fixed MO mg/1.
S cific Cmnd. 95 umhoYcm2
Zn-Zmc 1092
Acid Herbicides
H 403 mans
MBAS 38260 L
V-Vmudium
Acidic to H 4.5 436 rrT/L
Phenols 32730
U
food cutnl&Acid Extracubk
Aadit to H B.1435 /L
U
Su11an,945
A - Silver 1077 a L
TPH Diced Ran gc
ARalmn 10 H e J al5 ng/1,
Sulfide 745 L
AI Alurmnum 1105 a
Alkalinnyto PH4.5410 ng/L
pom"
Be- ium1Dl2
Pm nbl<Or (VOA bottler 'd)
TOC 680
C.--Gkium 916
TPH Gmolmc Ran<
L
Tarmin & Li in m L
Co- Cobalt 1037
Tatudit ]6 NTU
Hexavalnt Clvorrdmm L
TPH/BTEK Gasolmc Ran c
Coliforrn Total Tube, '/IW mB
a
Binrboruue
Fe- Iron 1045 u
Ph a lanktan
L
Carboru:c L
COMMEN-ES

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Cbemislry ubomtory Report/M1cer QualRy
Lab Number
4W2352
ElSAA J!LE-TYPE
Daze Rccdvcd:
42HRW4
COUNTY
WAKE
uu��n��V
PRIORITY
❑ AMBIENT QA
❑ STREAM
EFFLUENT
Time Recdvcd:
RmcirN By
2:10 PM
US
RIVER BASIN:
REPORTTO
RRO Regiotml Off c
0 COMPLIANCE X❑ CRAINOFCUSTODY
❑ LAKE
❑ INFLUEM'
❑ EMERGENCY VISIT
ElESTUARY
Dam RekxN :
AS
Other :
MNU
Date Rcponcd:
5/142004
COLLECTOR(S) :
S LANGLEY
Smtion I. flon: STREAM SAMPLE 100 YDS BELOW MULCH MASTER
Estimated ROD Range:
Seed:
Chlodnued:
Remarks:
SmtlanN
Date Regln Uy/mm/dd)
Date End (p/mm/dd)
Tlme Begin
Tlme find
Depth -DM, DB. DBbI
Value TTpe-A. H, 1.
Compoaito-T, S,
Sample TTpe
200428Df
1240
X
BOD 310 290 L
Chloride 940 L
NHJ m N 610
Li -lithium 1 U2 L
COD High 340 1,
@l a: TH 322❑
TKN.N625 1.
M-M esium 92] 1.
NO2 pIw NO3 a N 630
P. Toml as P (A5 /L
Mo-h4an atxsc 1055 ug/L
Na- Sodium 929 1.
COD Lo v 335 mg/L
Colifoon ME 1.] 31616 /100nd
Chl a: Corr 32209
Phoophytin a 32213 u L
Arscnk:Toml 1002 a 1.
70M7 ToWL
Colifotm ME Total 315N /10Dm1
Colo,. True 80
Cob (PH 1 83 eH=
PO4. P
P. Dmolved m P 666 nWL
Se- Scl.ium 1147 ug)L
Cohlotm tube Fecz131615 /100nd
Colifmm Fecal St,316]] /100m1
Residue. Total 500
Color: pit).6 82 cu,
C ide 720
K.Potassium op/1.
Cd- Cadnuum 1027 ugfL
11 . Mmor, 719M a I.
Bami Bum ugn.
Orgatmchlorinc Pmticida
TOW 1034 u L
Volatile 505 nyZL
Fluoride 951 L
F.mvcichydc 71880
CT-Clvotruum
Cu-Co 1042 ug)L
Co,..,hoh.Pesticides
Fixed 510 rnRT.
Residue Su 530 L
GmscaM Oils 556
Ni.NickdIW7 u9fL
Volatile 535 /L
Hm&es Total 900 L
Pb Lead 1051 ug/L
Acid Herbicides
P'iacd MO L
H 403 units
S ibc Cond 95 uod cno2
MBAS 3820 L
Zn-Zinc 1092 u ti
V-Vatutdium u L
Nmel RA[id Earacfabk anics
Acidityto Ell 4 5 436 L
Pheoob 32U0 u L
A - Silva 10]] u
PH Died I H
PRange
Addis to pH 8.3 435 InwL
Alkalinit to H83415 n,)L
Alkalinit m H4.541p L
Sulfvc 945
Sulfidc]45 L
Boron
Al- Aluminum 1105 uPJ6
Bc-B Ilium 1012 u L
Ca -Calcium 916 r*L
Puresbk Or ics(VOA bottle 'd)
TPH Cmsolitrc Bane
TOC 6g0 1.
Tvmm & Lignin u L
Co- Cobsh 103] u9fL
TPUBRTEX G=Ime Ran c
Turbidit 76 MU
Hcnavalmt Chrondum u L
Fe -Iron 1045 u L
Ph 9 la toa
Co1i(ortn Total Tube -/Iwom
Btcmbonme
Carbonate
COMMENTS:

Incident Repo
teport#' x2526
Priority .'
Date Recd6-"F—
Date duel
Date:Resolvedd"
time> .�14:10_pm
a
DWQ contact
Complaint (M)
Location(M)
esolution +-.
Form : Please do not use all `caps,except'for County.
- Hester/Lan le ' ' MulchMaster, Inc.
Assigned to _ g y -1 Responsible party -
—' lyle Kobus_
r Complainant
•_ _ _
Hester _ ��
Creek black for several hundred feet, UT to Neuse River, workers noticed discoloration that morning. Heavy organic odor. j
Off Durant Road near Fire Station #21 in Raleigh
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At 4:50 pm JH responded to complaint. Significant stream impact and heavy odor coming from UT to neuse river.
Walked stream for several hundred feet and observed a black liquid in the water. Followed the waste upstream and
observed an ogoing discharge coming from a Mulch Master site off Durant road in Raleigh. Requested that clean-up
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Subject: Re: Master Mulch Discharge
From: Shannon Langley <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 08:41:45 -0400
To: "J.D. Hester" <j arwin.hester@ncmail. net>
Awesome. Thanks man
Shannon
J.D. Hester wrote:
Hello all,
I talked to Lyle Kobus with Mallinckrodt @ 4:50 PM concerning the blackened
creek. It was determined that the source of the discharge was coming from behind
a large pile of mulch off of the Mulch Master site. The facility is located
adjacent to the Fire Station 421 off of Durant road. The creek can be accessed
from this location by contacting Mallinckrodt. This Mulch Master site may be a
new. Unknown if it has a NCG permit or if this facility is covered under the old
permit. No permit on site. Talked to Mr. Car. with Mulch Master about situation.
Requested cleanup and containment of the spill. Mr. C mentioned that pile was to
be moved in the morning. The creek was impacted for amount 1/2 mile through
Mallickrodt property to UT to Neuse river. Heavy organic odor was apparent along
the creek. Discharge was observed ongoing from the base of the mulch pile which
is directly closest to the creek. A BOD and N sample and pH reading should be
taken from the creek. Sorry to leave this with yall for I will be in Greensboro
on wed and thur. Mr. Kobus would allow access if necessary for clean-up
activities. Myrl- Mr. C. might call you tomorrow about the discharge. I put the
photos on 2004: mulch master
Permit No.# NCG210317
10200 Durant Road.
Thks
JD
1 of 1 4/30/2004 4:20 PM

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Subject: Infer for mulch master NOV
From: Shannon Langley <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 08:20:18 -0400
To: ".I.D. Hester" <[e-mail]>
JD,
Here is the info for the mulch master NOV:
I was at the site on 4/28/2004 from - 11:30 am - -2:30 pm.
The first BOD sample, labeled MM1, (3000 mg/1) was taken about 50 feet down below
the mulch pile in that first ditch. The ditch had flow in it at the time and had a
corresponding D.O. level of .36 mg/l.
The second BOD sample, labeled MM2 (260 mg/1), was taken - 25 feet beyond the
confluence of the affected UT and an unaffected UT and had a D.O. level of 4.14.
The unaffected UT had a D.O. of 6.8 mg/1 jusp upstream of the confluence. This
makes sense. The unaffected UT had a lot more flow and the material had only mixed
together for short time.
The third 30D sample, labeled MM3 (290 mg/1) was taken at the property line just
before the fence. The D.O. in that area had dropped to 2.10 mg/l.
I went back on
05/04/2004 and
the mulch pile had been moved.
MM staff were
constructing a
temporary -berm"
and the creek looked better.
There had been a huge
rain event just
before as you
will recall. They had gone and
removed some of the
solid material
from the creek
nearest to mulch pile location.
There still appeared
to be a lot of'mulch"
product
downstream though.
They should apply for a recycle permit and have an engineer design the basin they
are talking about putting in.
I might go look at the operation in Apex sometime soon.
Shannon
Shannon Langle?y
Err✓ironrner�t al. Specia:l.ist.
Raleigh Regional 0--fist
NC Division of Wa.t::ea: Qua.li.t:y
I of 1 5/17/2004 8:29 AM

COTS'IY
WAKE
RICER BASIS:
REPORT'D)
BAD Regional Office
Omer :
COLLECTOR(S):
SLANGLEY
E,v rn.led BOIL Range:
seed: Chlorinated:
Station p I Date Begin (y)mm/dd)
S
BUD 310 3000
COD High 340 oWL
COD lua AS Matt.
Coliform MF Fecal 31616 /IOOM
Coliform MF1otal315W /BOON
Coliform tube FeeaU1615 /IOON
Coliferm Fecal Strep 31673 /IWw
Resldae:'Imal 5A) ma/L
Volatile 505 oJel,
Fmod 510 malt,
Residue Sus adcd530 man.
VOWile 535 mglL
Fixed Sa0 mall.
E1140-1 units
Acida, 114.5436 mall.
Acidity to pli8.3 435 0,
Alkalinity to PIT 8.3 415 nall-
Alkalinity to ITT 45 410 oWL
'IOC 680 mall.
Turbidity 76 NTU
Colifomr Total Tubc 17100 oll
CO.MMETS:
III VIS1 OR OF WA I F,R QUALITY
Chemhtn
L,homton Repo" / Water Quant.
F%-vl @AMPLIi TYPE
PR9IUTY
❑ AMBIENT
QA
STREAM
EFFLUENT
COMPLIANCE
O CHAINOFCUSTODY
LAKI!
INFLUENT
EMERGENCY
VISIFID
O
FSTUARY
MhG
Station Location: RUNOFF PROM MULCH MASTER MULCH PILE
uem,rl:s:
Dale End(p/mmldd)
Time Begin
111meEnd I
Depth-DM.DH.IIBM
Yalu, "F2 pe-A, 11, 1,
Chloride 940 mgfL
Chl m Td3221] u,/L
Chia: Corr 32209 ualL
Pheo h ain a 32213 uPJh
Colo, Truc 80 co.
Color (H) 83 H=
Cob, pH 7 6 82 c u.
C amide 720 Wfl,
Fluoride 951 AVL
For eh de ] 1880 mg/l.
Grcasc and Oils 556 rralL
Hardness Tota1900 mwl,
Specific Cond 95 umhoslcm2
MBAS 392W mall,
PhetmL 32730 ug/1,
Sulfate 945 nap.
Sulfidc'!45 rng1L
Boron
Tannin & Lin ug/l.
Hcxasalcm Clrorrdum ug/L
Ilicarbonaze tralL
Carbonote mall,
Lab Number : 4W2350
Date ReceivM : 412812004
Time Received: 2:10 PM
Rmeived By DS
Data Relcucd : AR
Date Rc toned: 5/142t(HI
CompositeT.S,+ Sample TSpe

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Chemist, Lahooton Repan/Water Quslin
lab Number
4W235I
O SAMPLhTYPE
Dam Received:
4128/2004
COON'FN'
WAKE
PRIORITY
Turne Received:
2. 10 PSI
AMBIENT O QA
STREAM
ElEFFLUENT
Reccired❑y
DsREPOR"r
RIVER BASIN:
TO
RRO Rega"Oti
O COAIPI.IA%CE❑ CHAIN OF CUSTODY
❑ LAKE
❑ INFLUENT
Other :
EMERGENCY VISIT
❑ ESTUARY
Data Released:
AR
MM2
Date Reported:
5/1412061
COLLBCIOR(S):
SLANGLEY
F.stimatrd ROD Range:
Station 1.acmion: STREAM SAMPLE
BELOW ,MULCH MASTER
Seed:
Chlorinated:
Remarks:
Station 0
Date Regin ISy/mm/dd)
Date End O)imm/dd)
"1 ime Begin
'rime End
Depth- D.M. DW DBNI
\'alue'r, pe- A. H.1.
Compaslt>'1'. S,
sample l\pe
onn4oan4
1220
LiLithium1132 ug/L
Mg- Ma,,resiara 927 L
Mn-Man anew 1055 ug/L
Na-Sodium 929 not
AnenlCTmal 1W2 u,T
Se- Sele ium 1147 uW1.
Hg-Mercury]1900 ug/L
Da Bari.
Or anocharine Pesticides
Ch ano hosphemas Pesicidee
Acid llerbitldrz
❑asdN'emrvl&Acid Extractable OTmiel
l'Pit Diesel Range
Pur cable Organics (VOA luule re 'd)
TPH Gasoline Ran c
T PiVBl'EX Gasoline Range
Phyo lankton
CO.MMUNIS:

COlic'IY
WAKE
RIVER BASIS
REPORT'10
RRO Regimril Office
Other :
COLLECTOR(S) :
S IANGLEY
Estimated ROD lunge:
Seed: Chlorinated:
Astlon p Dam Regin O0mmAW)
X
OOU TO 290 "'Cl,
COD high 340 mall.
COD Low 335 1-99,
Colifonn MF Fecal 31616 1100ml
Coliform ME Total 315W 1100m1
Conform. tube Fecal 31615 110amI
Colifomt Fecal S'LT 31673 /IOOnd
Residue. Total 5W mg/L
Volatile 505 ra/i.
Fixed 510 tWL
Residue: Sus ded 530 mg/I.
Volatile 535 aWL
Fixed 540 W.
1140J unit,
Acidity m ll 4.5 436 mud,
Acidty to pH 8 3 435 m9fL
Alkalinity to pit 8.3 415 al
All,alinity to ED4.5410 mL
TOC 680 ffZL
I orbidity ]G NET
Cable m Tool Tube "/100 mk
COMMENTS:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Chemistrr,
Lirtmovon Report / Water Quality
SAMPLE 1YPF
PRIQRITY
AMBIENT
O QA
STREAM
ElEFFLUENT
❑ COMPLIANCE
O GIIAINOFCUSTODY
❑ (AKE
❑ INFLUENT
❑ EMERGENCY
VISIT ID
❑ ESTUARY
M11M3
Station location: STREAM SAMPLE 1. NOS BELOW MULCHMASTER
Reni
Date End(p/tmnldd)
'Time Rcgin
Time kind
Depth
- DM, DR, DBM
\'slue Type - A. IL I.
Chlonde 940 L
Chl a.'I'ri 32217 ug/L
Chl a. Corr 32209 o"i,
Phco h m a 32213 ugn.
Color: True 80 c u.
Color: (it) 83 it-
Color pH Tfi 82 ca.
Cyanide 720 an" .
Fluoride 951 rt,)1,
Fomuldeh de 71880 mg1L
Grcase and CAN 556 mg/L
Hardness 'Iola1900 road.
S ."c Cond or, umros/em2
AIIIAS 38260 nah
Phrnols 32730 owl,
Sul(atc 945 r jE
Sulfide 745 n fl-
Room
Tannin & Lignal ugll.
Ilesavalent Chrorrvum ug/L
❑learborm mg/I.
CarWndle ova,
NH3 as N 610 L
'1'KN an N 625 L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mVL
P: Total as P 665 L
PO4 as P 70507 1-
P: Dissobcd as P 666 L
K Potassium mg/1-
Cd-Cadmium 1027 ug/1.
Cr-Chmndum Total 1034 ugll.
Co. Copper I012
NiNickel1067 ugll.
P1, 1<ad 1051 ug/1,
Zn-Z.inc 1092 UWL
V-Vanadium ugA.
A - Silset 10]] ugll.
AI -Aluminum 1105 ugf,
Be Beryllium 1012 ugll.
Co. Calcium 916 r�gJl.
Co- Cobalt 1037 UWI.
Fc- Iran 1W uPll.
IabNumber r
4W2352
Da¢ Reccired
428/2004
Time Received:
2:10 PM
Received By
DS
Data Released r
AR
Data RcPuncd
5I142004
Compasi" 1. S, I Ssmple'I',
U.1-ithium 1132 a 1.
Mg- Magnesium 927 rrg/L
Mn-Man arse 1055 c,)L
Na-Sodium 929 L
Arsenic Total 1002 ug I,
Se -Selenium 1147 uRIL
III,- Meteor, 71900 owl,
Ba Burma ug/I.
Or, anwhlorine Pesticides
ono hos horns Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Bue/Ncmral&Acid Lstruclable Or
I PH Diesel Range
Pur ,able Or anics (VOA boule re 'd)
TPH Gasoline Range
TPHIBTCX Gasoline Range
Phpoplankton

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The Mulch Masters
April 29, 2004
To: Judy Garrett
NCDENR
3800 Bagett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
From: R. Keith Caruthers
The Mulch Masters of N.C., Inc.
10200 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
RE: Storm Water Improvement Plan
The following plan will capture the run-off of my storm water from the materials I
store at 9410 Durant Road. The captured water will then be pumped onto the existing
hardwood bark for 1000% retainment.
'bank you for the opportunity to correct my current situation. The construction
and modification process has started as of 4-29-04.
Siinnce/rel/y,
.
R. Keith Caruthers
"Wa'va got your yard covered"
10200 Durant Road • Raleigh, North Carollna 27614 • [phone]
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