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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0004967_CEI_NOV2021PC0157_20210301 Certified Mail #7020 1290 0001 1766 8439 Return Receipt Requested March 1, 2021 Mark Hoppe, Managing Member Alljuice Realty LLC 2001 Butterfield Rd Downers Grove, IL 60515 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0157 Permit No. WQ0004967 Alljuice WWTF Henderson County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Alljuice WWTF on January 26, 2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0004967. Please carefully review the summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following violation was noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ End Use-Irrigation Numerous weeds and moisture tolerant grasses are still present in the irrigation field. Permit Condition III.3 a suitable year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In addition, the issues below must also be addressed: Compliance Issue(s): Influent Line: The report submitted by Anchor QEA to Mr. Laverty on September 9, 2020 concluded there may be a structural integrity issue with a previous influent line repair. At the time of the inspection on January 26, staff indicated the area had been excavated and the pipe was determined to be structurally sound and watertight. Please submit documentation confirming the line is intact and watertight. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3397D43B-0FA4-42F7-93D3-F5A48C723BB8 Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, a response is required, in writing (email is preferred), to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of this Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified issues. A timeline should accompany the plans for corrective action. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mikal Willmer with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4686 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: LF DocuSign Envelope ID: 3397D43B-0FA4-42F7-93D3-F5A48C723BB8 Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0004967 Effective:04/27/17 Expiration:03/31/22 Owner :Alljuice Realty LLC SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Henderson Asheville Kristina Armbrust Effective:Expiration:Facility:Alljuice WWTF 352 Jet St Hendersonville NC 28792 Title:Phone:Operations Manager I-26 East to Hwy. 64 East (toward Bat Cave). Turn right at the first stop light onto Sugarloaf Road. Follow signs to Alljuice. Facility is located approximately 3 miles on the left. Robert P Barr 24262 828-251-1900 Secondary ORC(s): 828-251-1900Phone:1007992Certification:Danielle Ann HunterPrimary ORC: SI,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 01/26/2021 09:50AM 12:00PM Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Wastewater Irrigation Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Barscreen Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons End Use-Irrigation (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3397D43B-0FA4-42F7-93D3-F5A48C723BB8 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004967 01/26/2021 Compliance Evaluation Alljuice Realty LLC Routine Inspection Summary: Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Alljuice spray irrigation system on January 26, 2021. This inspection was conducted to assess corrective measures and determine whether the facility is being operated and maintained in compliance. Alljuice and RPB systems representatives were present and assisted in the inspection. Influent Screening: Process wastewater exits the facility into an open vault that has a stainless-steel basket to catch solids. It was noted that while this basin appears to be under the buildings overhang, some runoff and one downspout appear to enter the process wastewater vault based on staining of the concrete. This setup should be further assessed as there is the potential for runoff near the vault to enter the waste stream. Influent line: The report submitted to Mr. Laverty on September 9, 2020 indicated there was a potential issue with the structural integrity of the influent line to the irrigation pond. Discussions with facility staff on January 26, indicated Anchor QEA had excavated around the pipe repair and documented the pipe was intact and not in need of further repair/replacement. If so, please submit documentation and confirmation of the pipe’s overall integrity. If the pipe is indeed failing and allowing wastewater to leave the influent line, the pipe must be immediately repaired to prevent an illegal discharge to the surrounding environment. Irrigation Pond: The wastewater pond is unlined based on historical facility documentation. Anchor QEA proposed a modification in the existing footprint of the pond to remove the potential impact on groundwater. The email to Mr. Laverty dated September 9, 2020 indicated they were moving forward with the pond modification design work and application field improvements. Please provide an update, with a timeline, for any planned corrective action. Groundwater Exceedances: The facility has been and is still exceeding state Groundwater Standards at MW-2 for iron, manganese, and ammonia. Findings by Anchor QEA state there is probable impact to groundwater at MW-2 due to ammonification of organic nitrogen from the previous septic system leach field and from the unlined irrigation pond. Groundwater exceedances and associated corrective actions will be addressed separately by the regional hydrogeologist. Irrigation Field: All Juice staff inspect the spray heads every 2-3 weeks. Moisture tolerant weeds and grasses are still present along patches of the irrigation field. The health of the cover crop, tall fescue, has been mentioned in the previous three inspections. To date, active field maintenance and corrective action beyond mowing the field have not occurred. Please note, while the permit does not specifically require the removal of a crop from the field, the permittee is required by permit to maintain a good cover crop and subsequently soils to maximize the fields assimilative capacity for long-term wastewater disposal without potential impacts to ground or surface waters. It was observed and has been noted in previous assessments and inspections a boundary ditch/ephemeral stream runs along the southside of the irrigation field and parallels the wastewater pond. While runoff has not been documented during inspections, visual observations of the field after days of rain reveal areas more prone to water retention and ponding. Steps should be taken, based on the agronomic study, to improve crop and soil health. The low-lying areas, which appear to be outside of the wetted area closest to the ditch, should continually be monitored during application events to determine if the current dosing schedule is causing any oversaturation of the soils. While runoff has not been noted during irrigation, initial findings from transducer readings along this boundary ditch, indicate saturation of the soils immediately following an irrigation event. Based on the agronomic study, to fully optimize the current crop and soils, the irrigation schedule should be altered to allow for longer applications spaced further apart, the intended or similar cover crop needs to be reestablished and the soil should be amended to address high sodium concentrations. Please provide intended corrective action with a timeline. Annual Soils Analysis: Alljuice should specify the crop type when submitting samples for soils analysis so nutrient and amendment recommendations can be made by the laboratory Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3397D43B-0FA4-42F7-93D3-F5A48C723BB8 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004967 01/26/2021 Compliance Evaluation Alljuice Realty LLC Routine Type Yes No NA NE Single Family Drip Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Reuse (Quality) Infiltration System Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Recycle/Reuse 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.) Facility utilizes an aerated lagoon, which provides some treatment before irrigation. Aerators appeared operational at the time of the inspection. Current permit does not contain limits. See summary for additional details. Comment: Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? Is disposal of screenings in compliance? Are the bars spaced properly? Is the unit in good condition? Facility has a stainless-steel basket/trough to catch and filter out solids from the process wastewater. See summary for details. Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? 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)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3397D43B-0FA4-42F7-93D3-F5A48C723BB8 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004967 01/26/2021 Compliance Evaluation Alljuice Realty LLC Routine Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 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? The recent assessment and ground water monitoring data indicate some wastewater is bypassing treatment and exfiltrating the lagoon and intersecting the water table. Additionally, the influent line to the pond may need repair. See summary for details. Comment: End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? Is the cover crop type specified in permit? Is the crop cover acceptable? Is the site condition adequate? Is the site free of runoff / ponding? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment present? Is the application equipment operational? Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? 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 properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Are monitoring wells damaged? Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3397D43B-0FA4-42F7-93D3-F5A48C723BB8 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0004967 01/26/2021 Compliance Evaluation Alljuice Realty LLC Routine One of the spray heads was down for repair. Due to recent rains, could not assess the irrigation system. Areas of the field appear to be oversaturated after several days of rain. The cover crop is partially tall fescue. Drought tolerant weeds have taken over immediately under the spray heads. The field is currently only mowed and the fescue is not removed. Permit specifies 7.05 acres, but the current wetted acreage is approximately 5.8 acres. Comment: 001 - Treatment Lagoons Yes No NA NE Lagoon Type Aerated Primary/Secondary Primary Influent structure Banks/berms (seepage and erosion) Vegetation (excessive vegetation on banks/berms) Liner Liner Type Unlined Baffles/curtains Freeboard Marker Required freeboard 2 Feet Actual freeboard 4.5 Feet Are increments clearly marked on gauge at adequate intervals? Has the water level gauge been surveyed w/ respect to lowest point on dike? wall? No Evidence of overflow Acceptable color Floating mats Excessive solids buildup Aerators/mixers Effluent structure Lagoon cover Page 5 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3397D43B-0FA4-42F7-93D3-F5A48C723BB8 ■.Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front If space permits. 1. 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