HomeMy WebLinkAbout230009_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190411ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Jeffrey M. Cornwell
Clover Ridge Dairy
126 Guy Warlick Road
Lawndale, NC 28090
Dear Mr. Cornwell:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 11, 2019
Re: COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
Clover Ridge Dairy/Facility 23-09
General Permit AWC230009
Cleveland County
On March 26, 2019, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water
Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS), inspected the Clover Ridge Dairy and the
permitted waste disposal system. We wish to thank you for being present and assisting during the
inspection.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please contact Mr. Bealle or me at (704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report dated March 26, 2019
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704.663.1699
Division of Water Resources
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 230009
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit: Routine
Date of Visit: 03/26/2019 Entry Time
Farm Name: Clover Ridge Dairy
Owner: Jeffrey Max Cornwell
Mailing Address: 126 Guy Warlick Rd
Physical Address: 126 Guy Warlick Rd
Facility Status: Active
04:00 pm
Permit: AWC230009
Inactive Or Closed Date:
❑ Denied Access
County: Cleveland Region: Mooresville
Exit Time: 5:30 pm Incident #:
Owner Email: cloverridgedairy@hotmail.com
Phone: 704-538-3682
Lawndale NC 280909650
Lawndale NC 280909650
Facility Status: 0Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35' 28' 36" Longitude: 81 ° 36' 05"
From Casar, South on Hwy 10. Left on Oak Grove/Clover Hill Ch. Rd. (-1 mi) . Left on on Guy Warlick Rd. farm is 1 mile on left.
Cross Creek, 200 yds on left
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: Jeffrey Max Cornwell
Secondary OIC(s):
Operator Certification Number: 988045
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Jeffrey Max Cornwell 704-538-3682
On -site representative Jeffrey Max Cornwell 704-538-3682
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Primary Inspector:
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
James Bealle
Inspection Summary:
01/03/19 > Waste Analysis > N = (1)4.92 (2)0.65 Lbs/1000 Gallons
08/21/18 > Waste Analysis > N = (1)4.04 (2)1.53 Lbs/1000 Gallons
06/26/18 > Soil Analysis
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Phone: 704-663-1699 Ext.2
Date: 4/11/2019
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Permit: AWC230009 Owner: Jeffrey Max Cornwell Facility Number: 230009
Inspection Date: 03/26/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations
Design Capacity
Current promotions
Cattle
Cattle - Milk Cow 225 I 203
Total Design Capacity: 225
Total SSLW: 315,000
Waste Structures
Effective Built Closed Designated Observed
Type Identifier Date Date Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond
LOWER WSP
04/12/2005
25.20
48.00
Waste Pond
MILK PARLOR WSP
04/12/2005
20.40
42.00
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Permit: AWC230009 Owner: Jeffrey Max Cornwell
Facility Number:
230009
Inspection Date: 03/26/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts
Yes
No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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Discharge originated at:
Structure
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Application Field
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Other
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a. Was conveyance man-made?
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❑ 0
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b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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❑ 0
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c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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❑ 0
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2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
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0 ❑
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3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters
of the ❑
0 ❑
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State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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0 ❑
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If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large
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0 ❑
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trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
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waste management or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
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0 ❑
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to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
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0 ❑
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maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
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maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
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Hydraulic Overload?
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Frozen Ground?
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Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
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PAN?
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Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.?
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Total Phosphorus?
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Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
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Outside of acceptable crop window?
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Evidence of wind drift?
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Application outside of application area?
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Crop Type 1
Corn (Silage)
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Permit: AWC230009 Owner: Jeffrey Max Cornwell
Facility Number:
230009
Inspection Date: 03/26/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Waste Application
Yes
No NA NE
Crop Type 2
Fescue (Hay, Pasture)
Crop Type 3
Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley,
Oats)
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste
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0 ❑
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Management Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
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0 ❑
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre
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0 ❑
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determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
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0 ❑
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18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
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0 ❑
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Records and Documents
Yes
No NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
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0 ❑
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20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
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0 ❑
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Checklists?
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Design?
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Maps?
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Lease Agreements?
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Other?
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If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
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Weekly Freeboard?
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Waste Analysis?
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Soil analysis?
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Waste Transfers?
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Weather code?
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Rainfall?
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Stocking?
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Permit: AWC230009 Owner: Jeffrey Max Cornwell Facility Number:
Inspection Date: 03/26/19 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:
230009
Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
No NA NE
Crop yields?
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120 Minute inspections?
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Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
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Sludge Survey
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22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
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0 ❑
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23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment
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❑ 0
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(NPDES only)?
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
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25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
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appropriate box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
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Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
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Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
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List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
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27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
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❑ 0
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Other Issues
Yes
No NA NE
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
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and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes,
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contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
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0 ❑
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(i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility?
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0 ❑
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field
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Lagoon / Storage Pond
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Other
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If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or
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0 ❑
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CAW M P?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
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0 ❑
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34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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0 ❑
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