WQ0042030_Staff Report_20201110

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 3

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0042030
Attn: Erick Saunders Facility name: Southern Magnolia Farm and RV Park

From: Randy Sipe
Washington Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 11-6-20
b. Site visit conducted by: R. Sipe and P. Mays
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: Doug Haggett and their contact information: (910) 397 - 0808 ext.
e. Driving directions: The site is on the east side of Old Brick Rd. approx. 3.4 miles south of the intersection with
US Hwy 17.
2. Discharge Point(s): N/A, non-discharge system
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A, non-discharge system
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: WW-2 (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:9480 GPD
Current permitted flow: N/Ain Craven County
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc.) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain: The soils observed during the site visit were consistent with what was presented in the soils
report.
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain: The hydraulic loading rates appear to be adequate based on observations made during the
site visit. See the comments in Section III.2 below regarding the nutrient loading rates.
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A, non-discharge system
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A, non-discharge system

III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain: The additional information items identified below should be addressed by the applicant and
their consultants before a permit is issued.
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason
Application Section VII.2
The application indicates no surface water drainage structures within 200 feet of
the irrigation area; however, ditches are noted in the soils report within 200 feet
of the irrigation area. The ditches were also observed during the site visit This
section of the application should be revised to address these ditches.
Application Section VII.7
and Soils Report Sections
3.4.1 and 3.4.2
The nitrogen and phosphorus uptake values used in the agronomic evaluation
are higher than those given for Goldsboro and Lynchburg Soils in Craven
County on the NCSU Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) website. Justification
and clarification of the nutrient uptake values used should be provided or the
agronomic evaluation should be revised to use the applicable RYE values.

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
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Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:
IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS

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