WQ0001990_Facility File_20210312

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory 5� , $Rr��John . Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
May 30,2014 ��� - 3 2014
Jeffery V.Morse,Town Manager ,. t
Water C�ua ity Reagii'Pe operations
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese,North Carolina 28690 F.
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001990
Town of Valdese Distribution of
Composted Residuals Program
Burke County
Dear Mr.Morse:
In accordance with your permit renewal and permit modification request received January 14,
2014, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0001990 dated May 30, 2014, to the Town of Valdese
for the continued operation of the subject residuals management program. Please note that this renewed
permit shall become effective on August 1, 2014 (i.e. the day after the expiration date of the existing
permit),which differs from the date of this letter.
Modification of the subject permit includes the increase of dry tons per year from 1,300 to 2,500.
This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2014 until July 31, 2019, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001990 issued August 26, 2005 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements listed in Attachments A for they
may differ from the previous permit issuance. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information shall result in future compliance problems.
Please note that on September 1, 2006, North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A
Subchapter 02T — Waste not Discharged to Surface Waters was adopted. Accordingly, this permit
incorporates the requirements of these rules, therefore, please take the time to review this permit
thoroughly.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
1636 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone:[phone] Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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Mr.Morse
May 30,2014
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Alice M. Wessner at
[phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
homas' A.Reeder Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Bur e County Health Department
Ashevil'1 Regio a R ffice;Water`Qiiality-Rei aon LOp ions S� ect,ioiV
Beth Buffin n,Public atVJ e Supply Section-Protection and Enforcement Branch
Permit File WQ0001990
Notebook File WQ0001990
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A COMPOST RESIDUALS PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws,Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
S
Town of Valdese
Burke.County
FOR THE
continued operation of a residuals management program for the Town of Valdese and consisting of the
distribution of Class A residuals"generated by the approved facilities listed in Attachment A with no
discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application received January 14, 2014, and in
conformity with other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The use and disposal of
residuals are regulated under Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 503.This permit does not exempt
the Permittee from complying with the federal regulations.
This permit shall be effective from August 1,2014 until July 31,2019, shall void Permit No. WQ0001990
issued August 26, 2005 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
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I. SCHEDULES
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1. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted,will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The subject residuals management program shall be effectively maintained and operated-at all times
so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions due to improper operation 'and maintenance, the Permittee shall immediately cease
distribution of residuals,contact the Asheville regional office supervisor, and take any immediate
corrective actions.
2. This permit shall not relieve-the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this residuals management program.
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3. Only residuals generated by the facilities listed in Attachment A are approved for distribution in
accordance with this permit.
4. Pollutant concentrations in residuals distributed or applied to any land application site shall not
exceed the following Ceiling Concentrations or Monthly Average Concentrations (i.e., dry weight
basis):
Ceiling Concentration Monthly Average
Parameter (milligrams per kilogram) Concentration
(milligrams per kilogram)
Arsenic 75 41
Cadmium 85 39
Copper 4,300 1,500
Lead 840 300
Mercury 57 17
Molybdenum 75 n/a
Nickel 420 420
Selenium 100 100
Zinc 7,500 2,800
5. Residuals that are distributed shall meet Class A pathogen reduction requirements in 15A NCAC 02T
.1106 (a) and(b). Exceptions to this requirement shall be specified in Attachment A.
6. Biological residuals (i.e. residuals generated during the treatment of domestic or animal processing
wastewater, or the biological treatment of industrial wastewater, and as identified in Attachment A)
that are distributed shall meet one of the vector attraction reduction alternatives in 15A NCAC 02T
.1107(a). Exceptions to this requirement shall be specified in Attachment A.
7. Setbacks for Class A land applied bulk residuals shall be as follows:
Setback by residual type
Setback Description (feet)
Liquid Cake*
Private or public water supply 100 100
Surface waters(streams—intermittent and perennial, 100 25
perennial waterbodies, and wetlands
Surface water diversions(ephemeral streams, 25 0
waterways, ditches
Groundwater lowering ditches(where the bottom of 25 0
the ditch intersects the SHWT
Wells with exception to monitoring wells 100 100
Bedrock outcrops 25 0
* Unless otherwise noted in Attachment A, "cake" residuals are those that have greater than 15%
solids by weight and can be stacked without flowing, as well as can be handled, transported and
spread as a solid (e.g., using a backhoe, front end loader, slinger spreader, broadcast spreader or
other equipment designed for handling solid materials) without leaving any significant liquid
fraction behind.
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8. Bulk residuals and other sources of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) shall not be applied in
exceedance of agronomic rates. Appropriate agronomic rates shall be calculated using expected
nitrogen requirements based on the determined Realistic Yield Expectations (RYE) using any of the
following methods:
a. Division's pre-approved site specific historical data for specific crop or soil types by calculating
the mean of the best three yields of the last five consecutive crop harvests for each field.
b. North Carolina Historical Data for specific crop and soil types as provided by North Carolina
State University Department of Soil Science (http://nutrients.soil.ncsu.edu/yields/index php).
A copy shall be kept on file and reprinted every five years in accordance with Condition IV.6.
c. If the RYE cannot be determined using methods (a) or(b) above, the Permittee may use the RYE
and appropriate nutrient application rates reported in any of the following documents:
i. Crop management plan as outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource
Conservation Service, or other agronomist.
ii. Waste Utilization Plan as outlined by the Senate Bill 1217 Interagency Group - Guidance
Document: Chapter 1
(http://www.ncawr.gov/SWC/tech/documents/9th Guidance Doc 100109 pdfJ.
iii. Certified Nutrient Management Plan as outlined by the Natural Resources Conservation
Services (MRCS). These plans must meet the USDA-NRCS 590 Nutrient Management
Standards(ftp://ftp-fc.sc.eizov.usda.gov/NHQ/practice-standards/standards/590 pdf).
d. If the RYE and appropriate nutrient application rates cannot be determined, the Permittee shall
contact the Division to determine necessary action.
9. The Permittee shall not distribute Class A Compost residuals that have a sodium adsorption ratio
(SAR) of 10 or higher without prior written Division approval. The Permittee may seek approval by
demonstrating that the entity accepting the residuals is: aware of the effects of a high SAR content;
has agreed on proper residual application rates; and has agreed to operational considerations to ensure
that the high SAR content will not adversely impact the receiving sites. Recommendations regarding
sodium application rate, soil amendments (e.g., gypsum, etc.) or a mechanism for maintaining site
integrity and conditions conducive to crop growth, can be obtained from the local Cooperative
Extension Office, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource
Conservation Service, a North Carolina Licensed Soil Scientist, or an agronomist.
III. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The residuals management program shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non-discharge system to prevent any
contravention of surface water or groundwater standards.
2. The Permittee shall maintain an approved Operation and Maintenance Plan (O&APlan) pursuant to
15A NCAC 02T .I I10. Modifications to the O&M Plan shall be approved by the Division prior to
utilization of the new plan. The O&M Plan, at the minimum, shall include:
a) Operational functions;
b) Maintenance schedules;
c) Safety measures;
d) Spill response plan;
e) Inspection plan including the following information:
i. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the inspections;
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ii. Frequency and location of inspections, including those to be conducted by the ORC, and
procedures to assure that the selected location(s) and inspection frequency are representative
of the residuals management program;
iii. Detailed description of inspection procedures including record keeping and actions to be
taken by the inspector in the event that noncompliance is observed pursuant to the
noncompliance notification requirements under the monitoring and reporting section of the
permit;
f) Sampling and monitoring plan including the following information:
i. Names and/or titles of personnel responsible for conducting the sampling and monitoring;
ii. Detailed description of monitoring procedures including parameters to be monitored;
iii. Sampling frequency and procedures to assure that representative samples are being collected.
Fluctuation in temperature, flow, and other operating conditions can affect the quality of the
residuals gathered during a particular sampling event. The sampling plan shall account for
any foreseen fluctuations in residuals quality and indicate the most limiting times for
residuals to meet pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements (e.g. facilities that
land apply multiple times per year but have an annual sampling frequency, may need to
sample during winter months when pathogen reduction is most likely to be negatively
affected by cold temperatures).
3. Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the facility, the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in
responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operators as back-up ORCs in accordance with
15A NCAC 08G .0201. The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in accordance with 15A
NCAC 08G. 0204, or as specified in the most recently approved O&M plan (i.e., see Condition I11.
2.), and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 08G. 0204. For more information
regarding classification and designation requirements, please contact the Division of Water
Resources' Technical Assistance&Certification Unit at(919) 733-0026.
4. When the Permittee land applies bulk residuals, a copy of this permit and a copy of O&M Plan shall
be maintained at the land application sites during land application activities.
5. When the Permittee transports or land applies bulk residuals, the spill control provisions shall be
maintained in all residuals transport and application vehicles.
6. When the Permittee land applies bulk residuals, adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wind
erosion and surface runoff from conveying residuals from the land application sites onto adjacent
properties or into surface waters.
7. When the Permittee land applies bulk residuals, a suitable vegetative cover shall be maintained on
land application sites onto which residuals are applied, or application shall be in accordance with the
crop management plan outlined by the local Cooperative Extension Office, the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, or an agronomist
and as approved by the Division.
8. '13uI'kresdualshaIlaot b'e land p iexunder toll"owin"g oc ndtoris
a. If the residuals are likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species listed under
section 4 of the Endangered Species Act or its designated critical habitat;
b. If the application causes prolonged nuisance conditions;
c. If the land fails to assimilate the bulk residuals or the application causes the contravention of
surface water or groundwater standards;
d. If the land is flooded, frozen or snow-covered, or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of
the residuals would occur;
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e. VGithin-the 1-00=year flood el'evatio;:i�Wnless the bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within
a 24-hour period following a residuals land application event;
f. During a measurable precipitation event(i.e., greater than 0.01 inch per hour), or within 24 hours
following a rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater in a 24-hour period;
g. If the slope is greater than 10% for surface applied liquid residuals, or if the slope is greater than
18%for injected or incorporated bulk liquid residuals;
h. If the soil pH is not maintained at 6.0 or greater, unless sufficient amounts of lime are applied to
achieve a final soil pH of at least 6.0, or if an agronomist provides information indicating that the
pH of the soil, residuals and lime mixture is suitable for the specified crop. Any approved
variations to the acceptable soil pH(6.0)will be noted in this permit;
i. If the land does not have an established vegetative cover unless the residuals are incorporated or
injected within a 24-hour period following a residuals land application event. Any field that is in
a USDA no-till program shall be exempted from meeting this vegetative cover requirement;
j. If the vertical separation between the seasonal high water table and the depth of residuals
application is less than one foot;
k. If the vertical separation of bedrock and the depth of residuals application is less than one foot;
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9. i�tii�lizaton Ag�e_eimet�e_ .een� e" errni ee a�d�the ent' get ein�tol�,��tdistribiit 1 s
A bulk resid"aal shall be in place prior to distribution of the bulk residuals. The agreement shall
specify the agreeing entity's responsibilities. The Permittee or his designee and the person
responsible for application of the residuals shall sign the Utilization Agreement, which shall be
considered expired concurrent with'the permit expiration date, and shall be renewed during the permit
renewal process.
10. At a inmur ,the Ufili a ion greeme �sha�li tipulat the following:
a. By agreeing to accept the bulk Class A residuals, .it is recognized that the application of these
residuals is allowed under the conditions of this agreement. Land application of Class A residuals
is considered the beneficial reuse of a waste under 15A NCAC 02Y.1100, and has been deemed
permitted under 15A NCAC 02T .1103(4)provided the conditions of this agreement are met. Any
action resulting in damages to surface water or groundwater, caused by failure to follow the
conditions of this agreement, is subject to Division enforcement action;
b. The person or entity accepting the bulk Class A residuals shall to the best of their knowledge
meet the following application requirements:
i. Igist%l ehibiaions derlC-o-n—d"%"tien�II"-I�8�with a statement that bulk residuals shall not be
land applied under these conditions.
ii. Class A Compost Residuals "hall notes e stockp�ile_�l for more thaWMays prioa,fo laid
ppl.icatio.aV
iii. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of a public or private water
supply source;
iv. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of any well, with the exception
of Division approved monitoring wells;
v. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 25 feet of surface waters.
c. The generator of the Class A bulk residuals shall provide information on the proper use of the
residuals, including information on the nutrient quantities within the residuals and recommended
application rates. A copy of the label or information sheet attached to bags or other containers, as
specified in the labeling requirements under Condition II1.12, is sufficient;
d. The applicator or party accepting bulk residuals from the Permittee shall supply all third parties
receiving bulk residuals with documentation specifying that application shall occur consistent
with the utilization agreement;
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e. Instructions, including contact information for keyTersonnel, shall be provided to thetapplicator
or party receiving bulk residuals in the event that any requirements specified in the utilization
agreement are not met.
f. A copy of the Utilization Agreement shall be maintained at the land application sites when bulk
residuals are being applied.
11. A1luresiduals=shall=be=adequately=stored-toprevent"untreated--leachate=runof£ ThFfm7`slieedproduct
ina`—y-be-placed oira+concrete-pad plplaced under-=sheTter�or-physi-ally-7co eered-untihif--is aistr-ibuted o
fhe=buper-Nf an alternate storage site is used, approval must be obtained from the Division.
12. A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals are sold or given away for
land application, or an information sheet shall be provided to the person who receives Class A
residuals. At a minimum, the label or information sheet shall contain the following:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals;
b. A statement that residual land application is prohibited except in accordance with the instructions
on the label or information sheet;
c. A statement identifying that this material shall be prevented from entering any public or private
water supply source (including wells) and any surface water (e.g., stream, lake, river, wetland,
etc.); lA
d. A statement that the residuals shall be applied at agronomic rates and recommended rates for its
intended use.
13. The Permittee shall not distribute bulk residuals to any person or entity known to be applying
residuals contrary to the condition of the signed Utilization Agreement.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sample reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Residuals shall be analyzed to demonstrate they are non-hazardous under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA). The analyses [corrosivity, ignitability, reactivity, and toxicity
characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP)] shall be performed at the frequency specified in
Attachment A, and the Permittee shall maintain these results for a minimum of fives years. Any
exceptions from the requirements in this condition shall be specified in Attachment A.
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The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (the regulatory level in milligrams per liter
is in parentheses):
Arsenic(5.0)I✓✓ "4 v✓1,4-Dichlorobenzene(7.5)'✓ K Nitrobenzene(2.0)
✓,,/Barium(100.0) ✓�` x✓1,2-Dichloroethane(0.5) K Pentachlorophenol(100.0v�
k ,/✓Benzene(0.5) ✓✓ X 4V'I,1-Dichloroethylene( ) x ^- Pyridine(5.0) '-IVy
v✓ Cadmium(1.0)✓✓x L.�✓2,4-Dinitrotoluene(0.13) x�, --Selenium(1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride(0�) Etidrin(0.02) ✓�x V✓Silver(5.0) -✓,�',
x ✓ / Chlordane(0.03) ✓✓ X Hexachlorobenzene(0. ) ' j etrachloroethylene( ) V
''��Chlorobenzene(100.0) ✓� heptachlor(and its hydroxide) Xkl✓ T,oxaphene(0.5) x✓✓
X (0.008) ✓✓
✓✓Chloroform(6.0)x✓� ✓ exachloro-1,3-butadiene( �Trichloroethylene(0.5)
Chromium(5.0) '�`/X ✓�✓Hexachloroethane(3.0)V-' X 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol(400.0) X
x m-Cresol(200.0)1/✓X 'A Lead(5.0)V�1*1f' X"'2,4,6-Trichlorophenol(2.0) V k
r o-Cresol(200.0) ✓X �` �✓Lindane(0.4) ',I✓ ✓2;4,5-TP(Silvex) (1.0)
x �/p-Cresol(200.0)✓✓ x 4/,,/Mercury(0.2) '� k X/,,-Vinyl chloride(0.2) V,✓
x r/✓ Cresol(200.0)✓v x X✓✓Methokychlor(10.0) '�✓x
X V ,/ 2,4-D(10.0) ✓ij X `�►�Methyl ethyl ketone(20d0)
Once the residuals have been monitored for two years at the frequency specified in Attachment A,the
Permittee may submit a permit modification request to reduce the frequency of this monitoring
requirement. In no case shall the monitoring frequency be less than once per permit cycle.
3. An analysis shall be conducted on the Class A compost product at the frequency specified in
Attachment A, and the Permittee shall maintain the results for a minimum of five years. The analysis
shall include the following parameters:
Aluminum v/ Mercury '� Potassium
Ammonia-Nitrogen Molybdenum Selenium
Arsenic V/' Nickel ✓ Sodium "
t/ V, Sodium Adsorption Ratio
Cadmium Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen (SAR) ✓�/
Calcium ✓ Percent Total Solids TKN
Copper V pH Zinc
Lead Phosphorus
Magnesium '"� Plant Available Nitrogen
(by calculation) !�
4. Residuals shall be monitored for compliance with pathogen and vector attraction reduction
requirements at the frequency specified in Attachment A, and at the time indicated in the sampling
and monitoring sections of the approved O&M plan. The required data shall be specific to the
stabilization process utilized, and sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the Class A pathogen
reduction requirements in 15A NCAC 02T .1106 (a) and (b) and one vector attraction reduction
requirement in 15A NCAC 02T .1107 (a) shall be met. Any exceptions from the requirements in this
condition shall be specified in Attachment A.
5. Laboratory parameter analyses shall be performed on the residuals as they are distributed, and shall
be in accordance with the monitoring requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0505.
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6. The Permittee shall maintain records tracking all bulk residual distribution or land application events
performed by the Permittee. At a minimum,these records shall include the following:
a. Source of residuals;
b. Date of distribution/land application;
c. Name and address of recipient of residuals;
d. Volume of residuals distributed to each recipient;
e. Intended use of residuals;
f. If land application events performed by the'Permittee - Nitrogen Application Rate based on
RYEs (if using data obtained from the North Carolina State University Department of Soil
Science Website,the printout page shall be kept on file and reprinted every five years).
7. Three copies of an annual report shall be submitted on or before March 1". The annual report shall
meet the requirements described in the Instructions for Residuals Application Annual Reporting
Forms. Instructions for reporting and annual report forms are available at
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/aps/lau/reporting, or can be obtained by contacting the Land
Application Unit directly. The annual report shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Water Resources
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
8. Noncompliance Notification
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or' on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence with the distribution program resulting in the land application of significant
amounts of wastes that are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to surface waters.
c. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facility has gone out of compliance with its permit
limitations.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, rendering the facility incapable of
adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spill or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during residuals transportation.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting(e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number(800)662-7956, [phone], or(919) 733-3300.Persons
reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five days
following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to
be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
subject facilities and shall be in accordance with the approved O&M Plan.
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2. Prior to each bulk residuals event, the Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage,
transport and application facilities to prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors
resulting in discharges, which may cause the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human
health or a public nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a
minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or
corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall maintain this inspection log for a period of five years
from the date of inspection,and this log shall be made available to the Division upon request.
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property,premises or place on or related to the land application sites or facilities permitted herein
at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or
copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may
collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the residuals land application events are not carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the
permit application and other supporting documentation.
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional government agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of
Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
5. In the event the residuals program.changes ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for
maintaining and operating the residuals program permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new
owner.
6. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110.
7. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted residuals program
contained herein shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC
02T .0120(b).
8. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(e)(3).
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Permit issued this the 30"'day of May 2014
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
om A.Reeder,Director
Divi on of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001090
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ATTACHMENT A—Approved Residual Sources Permit.Number: WQ0001990 Version: 3.0
Town of Valdese
Residuals Source-Generating Facility
Permit Biological Maximum MonitoringFrequency for Non- Monitoring Frequency for Metals
Owner Facility County Number Residuals Dry Toni hazardous Determination 2 and Nutrients 3
--Per Year
Town of Valdese Lake ment Plant ss Wastewater Treat Burke NC0041696 Yes 2500 Annually See Table Below
Treatment
Total 2500
Class A Residuals Product Generated for Distribution
Monitoring
Monitoring Monitoring Approved
Maximum Frequency for
Permit Biological Frequency for Frequency for Mineralization
Owner Facility Name County Number Residuals Dry Tons Non-hazardous Metals and Pathogen& Rate
Per Year Determination 2 Nutrients 3 Vector Attraction
Reductions°
Town of Valdese Town of Valdese Composted Burke WQ0001990 Yes 2500 Annually See Table Below See Table Below 0.1
Residuals Program
1. _ Maximum Dry Tons per Year for residuals source is the amount of residuals approved for composting. Maximum Dry Tons per Year for Class A residuals is the amount of residuals product
approved for distribution from the permitted facility.
2. Analyses to demonstrate that residuals are non-hazardous(i.e.,TCLP,ignitability,reactivity,and corrosivity)as stipulated under permit Condition IV.2.
3. Testing of metals and nutrients as stipulated under permit Condition IV.3.
4. Analyses of pathogen and vector attraction reductions as stipulated under permit Condition IV A.
5. Monitoring frequencies are based on the actual dry tons applied per year using the table below,unless specified above.
Dry Tons Generated Monitoring Frequency
short tons per ear Established in 40 CFR 503 and 15A NCAC 02T.1111
<319 1/Year
=>319-<1,650 1/Quarter 4 times per ear
=>1,650-<16,500 1/60 Days 6 times per ear
=>16,500 1/month(12 times per ear
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OZ\�OF W ATFRQG Michael F.Easley,Governor L,
7 William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary 1
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
4 �C Alan W.Klimek, P.E.,Director
- Division of Water Quality
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August 26,2005 -v`
Mr. Jeffrey Morse I AUG 3 0 2005 ,
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese,North Carolina 28690 ()R011N1r)'t1r"TFR SUCTION
ASHEVil1 t €ir(;iJrvN u`ri`v�
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001990
Town of Valdese
Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program -
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
In accordance with your application received on July 22, 2003, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0001990 dated August 26, 2005, to the Town of Valdese for the continued operation of a
wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31,2010, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001990 issued June 11, 1999, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in this
permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information will result in future compliance problems.
Also please pay particular attention to the following:
Item I.7. requires an evaluation to be performed which demonstrates the residuals ability to
comply with the pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirement in 40 CFR Parts 503.32(a)
and 33. To ensure that the time and temperature requirements for the use of Composting as a
Process to Further Reduce Pathogens (PFRP) are met, please identify the specific times and
temperatures documenting that the residuals are raised to 55°C or higher for three days on your
Compost Pad Temperatures records. --For example, simply drawing a box around the three day
readings would be sufficient. To ensure that the time and temperature requirements for the use of
an Aerobic Process for the vector attraction reduction requirement are met, please identify the
specific times and temperatures documenting that the temperature of the residuals is 40°C or
higher for at least 14 days on your Compost Pad Temperatures records. For example, simply
drawing an oval or wavy line around the fourteen daily readings would be sufficient. The
purpose of this is to clearly show that the times at the required temperatures have been met before
temperature monitoring is discontinued or if the batch fails the requirements, that the batch is
readily identified for reprocessing.
Noce hCarolina
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1636 Phone[phone] Customer Service
Internet:http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh,NC 27604 Fax [phone] 1-877-623-6748
Fax [phone]
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Mr. Jeffrey Morse
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August 26, 2005
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you'need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Duane Leith at (919)
715-6186.
Sincerel ,
/rAlan W. Klimek,P.E.
cc: Burke County Health Department
Aslievi11e12egion O e,Water Quality Section'
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files
NDPU Residuals Program Coordinator
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws,Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of Valdese
Burke County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals consisting of
the distribution of 1300 dry tons per year of residuals from the sources listed in Condition H 2, with no
discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received on July 22, 2003 and in
conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved
by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 31, 2010, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001990 issued June 11, 1999, and shall be subject to the following specified-'conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The distribution of Class A residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a
non-discharge system to prevent the discharge of any_wastes resulting from the operation of
this program.
2. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to
adequately protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and
groundwaters.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program.
4. In the event that the residuals program is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions as may be
required by the Division of Water Quality(Division).
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5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated residuals or leachate from the residual treatment
facilities is prohibited.
6. All leachate must be reused as a wetting agent for the processing of residuals or routed to the
head of the treatment plant.
7. When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one of the Class A pathogen requirements
in 40 CFR Part-503.32(a) and one of vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part
503.33 must be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which demonstrates the
residuals ability to comply with this requirement. Upon request, a copy of this evaluation
must be submitted including all test results and calculations.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The residuals treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for distribution in accordance with
this permit:
Permit Volume
Source County - Number (Dry Tons/Year)
Lake Rhodhiss WWTP Burke NCO041696 1300
3. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The finished
product may be placed on a concrete pad,placed under shelter or covered until such time as it
is distributed to the buyer. If an alternate storage site is to be used, approval must be obtained
from the Division.
4. No other residuals other than those specified under Condition H 2 above may be distributed.
The Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the Division for each
additional residual source prior to acceptance of that residual.
5.. For a Class A residual to be sold or given away in bags or other container for application to the
land,the following must be satisfied:
The Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the Pollutant Monthly Average
Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis)must be maintained:
Ceiling Monthly Average
Concentrations Concentrations
Parameters mg/kg mg/kg
Arsenic 75 41
Cadmium 85 39
Copper 4,300 1,500
Lead 840 360
Mercury 57 17
Molybdenum 75 ----
Nickel 420 420
Selenium 100 100.
Zinc 7,500 2,800
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6. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified residuals
operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the residuals program. The operator must hold
a certificate of the type classification assigned to the residuals program by the WPCSOCC.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply
with the conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0202.
7. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from conveying
pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into any surface
waters.
8. A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or given
away for application to the land, or an information sheet shall be provided to the person who
receives the residuals sold or given away in an other container for application to.the land. The
label or information sheet shall contain the following information:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals that is sold or given
away in a bag or other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the residuals to the land is prohibited except in
accordance with the instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. A statement which identifies that this material shall be prevented from entering any
public or private water supply source(including wells) and any stream,lake, or river.
d. Residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded,.frozen or snow-covered.
e Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. . Any monitoring(including groundwater, surface water,residuals, soil, or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division to insure.protection of the environment will be established
and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all residual activities. These
records shall include,but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. source, volume and analysis of each residuals
b. name of residuals'recipient,volume received, and intended use
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3. A residual analysis shall be conducted quarterly from the date of permit issuance by the
Permittee. The results of all analysis shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a
minimum of five years. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters:
• Arsenic ',' Cadmium✓ Copper✓ z'
Lead ✓ ,Mercury,/
Molybdenum✓
<,. Nickel✓,' Selenium! Zinc =
✓r..'Aluminum t/` `,4'` Ammonia-Nitrogen✓ Calcium ✓ '
,/: 'Magnesium✓ Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen✓ %Total Solids!✓- v
pg Phosphorus✓✓z',, 'Potassium✓,
Sodium ✓' . ' TKN✓ ✓
'Plant Available Nitrogen(by calculation)✓ ,
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee
may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of
monitoring for pollutant concentrations. In no case, however, shall the frequency of
monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are sold or given away.
4. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted by the
Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please note
the regulatory level in mg/L in parentheses):
✓VArsenic (5.0)✓ ✓VBarium(100.0)✓ ✓gAenzene(0.5)v
v/y admium(1.0)vt " vi-arbon tetrachloride (0.5)✓ k/�, ,,Chlordane(0.03)�
VvChlorobenzene(100.0)✓� �/�hloroform(6.0)✓ t/6iChromium(5.0)✓
�,t,;o-Cresol (200.0)✓✓ ✓fin-Cresol (200.0)✓ v."-Cresol (200.0)✓.
,j Cresol (200.0) Vt,2,4-1)(10.0)�. ✓N1,4-Dichlorobenzene✓
(7.5)
\/,t,Y,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)V, "',I-Dichloroethylene (0.7)✓l Ver2,4-Dinitrotoluene(0.13)
✓svEndrin(0.02)%,­,- vf,Heptachlor(and its hydroxide) (0.008)✓
✓.�Eexachlorobenzene(0.13)✓Va�Iexachloro-1,3-butadiene(0.5)✓Mexachloroethane(3.0)✓
k/A/- Lead (5.0)✓ % VVEindane (0.4)✓,- ' ✓Mercury(0.2)v
x,-,VMethoxychlor(10.0)✓ vdethyl ethyl ketone(200.0)✓= Ni► trobenzene(2.0)�
�Pentachlorophenol (100.0)✓.4yridine (5.0)✓,. ' �/t6elenium(1.0) -
\,/k/Silver(5.0),,,,.- �Tetrachloroethylene(0.7)­ - ✓4s,-Toxaphene (0.5)
vVrichloroethylene (0.5)✓ ✓v2',4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0)w,,,-�,2;4,6-Trichlorophenol,�
(2.0)
V,t,2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0)✓ vK Vinyl-chloride (0.2)✓-
After the residuals have been monitored annually for two years, the Permittee may submit a
request to the Division for a permit modification to reduce the frequency of the TCLP analysis.
In no case, however, shall the frequency of TCLP monitoring be less than once per permit
cycle when residuals are sold or given away.
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5. All residuals included in this permit must be monitored quarterly, from the date of permit
issuance, for compliance with condition I.7. of this permit. Data to verify stabilization of the
residuals must be maintained by the Permittee. The required data is specific to the
stabilization process utilized, but should be sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance with
the Class A pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and the vector attraction
reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33. In addition, the EPA certification statements
concerning compliance with pathogen requirements, vector attraction reduction requirements
and management practices must be completed quarterly by the proper authority or authorities
if more than one is involved, either the person who generates the residuals or the person who
prepares the residuals to be sold or given away.
6. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in conditions
III 1, lII 2, III 3, 1114, and III 5 shall be submitted annually on or before March 1 of the
following year to the following address: _
Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible,but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working
day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence with the distribution program which results in the land application of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on which-
the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due. to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of
residuals.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five(5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
l. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and treatment
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may
cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a
nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the
date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken by the Pennittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee
for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to
the treatment site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance
with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and
conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the distribution activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is riot automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the facilities
to change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties
involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request
will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
4. - Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
5. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30)
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the
Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
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6. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to
applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 213.0200, erosion and sedimentation control
requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCGO10000,
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H .0500.
7. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. . Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted,will extend the permit for such period of time and
under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
- limitations and monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to adequately
protect the environment and public health.
Permit issued this the 26"'day of August, 2005.
NORTH C OLINA ELIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
'Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001990
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State of North Carolina ip
\
Department of Environmer,� J
and Natural Resources •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor f, NCDENR
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary \ „�
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director �, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
June 11, 1999
Mr.Jeffrey V.Morse
Town of Valdese
PO Box 339
Valdese,NC 28690
Subject: Permit No. WQ0001990
Town of Valdese
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Burke County
Dear Mr.Morse:
In accordance.with your application received on January 4, 1999, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0001990, dated June 11, 1999, to the Town of Valdese for the construction and operation of a
wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001990 issued September 16, 1994, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in this permit.
Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information
will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right
to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty(30)days following receipt of this permit.
This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative-Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh,NC 27611-7447.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, pl ase contact Sue Homewood at (9!19)
733-5083 extension 502.
I
Since ,
Kerr T. Stevens V
cc: Burke County Health Department V \ggg
,rAsheville-_Reg�onal`�ffice,Water_Qua fy Section \� ��� ,.
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit -
Non-Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 'j
PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone[phone] Fax[phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended,and other applicable Laws,Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Town of Valdese
Burke County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals consisting of the
distribution of 1300 dry tons per year of residuals from the sources listed in Condition 112, with no discharge
of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received on Juanuary 4, 1999 and in conformity
with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data filed and approved by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 2004, shall void Permit No.
WQ0001990 issued September 16, 1994, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The distribution of Class A residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a
non-discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this
program.
2. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to adequately
protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwaters.
3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program.
4. In the event that the residuals program is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions as may be required
by the Division of Water Quality(Division).
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated residuals or leachate from the residual treatment facilities
is prohibited.
6. All leachate must be reused as a wetting agent for the processing of residuals or routed to the head
of the treatment plant.
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7. When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one of the Class A pathogen requirements in
40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and one of vector attraction reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33
must be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which demonstrates the residuals
ability to comply with this requirement. Upon request, a copy of this evaluation must be
submitted including all test results and calculations.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The residuals treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for distribution in accordance with this
permit:
Permit Volume
Source County Number (Dry Tons/Year)
Lake Rhodhiss WWTP Burke NCO041696 1300
3. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The finished
product may be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or covered until such time as it is
distributed to the buyer. If an alternate storage site is to be used, approval must be obtained from
the Division.
4. No other residuals other than those specified under Condition II 2 above may be distributed. The
Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the Division for each additional
residual source prior to acceptance of that residual.
5. For a Class A residual to be sold or given away in bags or other container for application to the
land,the following must be satisfied:
The Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the Pollutant Monthly Average
Concentrations(Dry Weight Basis)must be maintained:
Ceiling Monthly Average
Concentrations Concentrations
Parameters mg/kg mg/kg
Arsenic 75 41
Cadmium 85 39
Copper 4,300 1,500
Lead 840 300
Mercury 57 17
Molybdenum 75 ----
Nickel 420 420
Selenium 100 100
Zinc 7,500 2,800
6. Upon classification of the facility by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall employ a certified residuals operator to be in
responsible charge (ORC) of the residuals program. The operator must hold a certificate of the
type classification assigned to the residuals program by the WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also
employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the conditions of 15A
NCAC 8A .0202.
7. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from conveying
pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into any surface waters.
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8. A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or given away
for application to the land, or an information sheet shall be provided to the person who receives
the residuals sold or given away in an other container for application to the land. The label or
information sheet shall contain the following information:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals that is sold or given away in
a bag or other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the residuals to.the land is prohibited except in accordance
with the instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. A statement which identifies that this material shall be prevented from entering any public
or private water supply source(including wells)and any stream, lake,or river.
d. Residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded, frozen or snow-covered.
e Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any disposed
or stored residuals into any surface waters.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue analyses)
deemed necessary by the Division to insure protection of the environment will be established and
an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all residual activities. These records
shall include,but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. source,volume and analysis of each residuals
b. name of residuals'recipient;volume received,and intended use
3. A residual analysis shall be conducted quarterly from the date of permit issuance by the Permittee.
The results of all analyses shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five
years. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters:
Arsenic Cadmium Copper
Lead Mercury Molybdenum
Nickel Selenium Zinc
Aluminum Ammonia-Nitrogen Calcium
Magnesium Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen %Total Solids
pH - Phosphorus Potassium
Sodium TKN
Plant Available Nitrogen(by calculation)
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee may
submit a request to the Division for a permit modification for the reduction of the frequency of
monitoring for pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density requirements, but in no case
shall the frequency of monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are sold or given
away.
4. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted by the
Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please note the
regulatory level in mg/L in parentheses):
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Arsenic (5.0) Barium (100.0) benzene(0.5)
Cadmium (1.0) Carbon tetrachloride(0.5) Chlordane(0.03)
Chlorobenzene(100.0) Chloroform(6.0) Chromium (5.0)
o-Cresol (200.0) m-Cresol (200.0) p-Cresol (200.0)
Cresol (200.0) 2,4-D(10.0) 1,4-Dichlorobenzene(7.5)
1,2-Dichloroethane(0.5) 1,1-Dichloroethylene(0.7) 2,4-Dinitrotoluene(0.13)
Endrin (0.02) Heptachlor(and its.hydroxide)(0.008)
Hexachlorobenzene(0.13) Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene(0.5) Hexachloroethane(3.0)
Lead (5.0) Lindane(0.4) Mercury(0.2)
Methoxychlor(10.0) Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0) Nitrobenzene(2.0)
Pentachlorophenol (100.0) Pyridine(5.0) Selenium (1.0)
Silver(5.0) Tetrachloroethylene(0.7) Toxaphene(0.5)
Trichloroethylene(0.5) 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0) 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
2,4,5-TP(Silvex)(1.0) Vinyl chloride(0.2)
5. All residuals included in this permit must be monitored quarterly, from the date of permit
issuance, for compliance with condition I 7 of this permit. Data to verify stabilization of the
residuals must be maintained by the Permittee. The required data is specific to the stabilization
process utilized, but should be sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance with the Class'A
pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and the vector attraction reduction requirements
in 40 CFR Part 503.33. In addition,the EPA certification statements concerning compliance with
pathogen requirements, vector.attraction reduction requirements and management practices must
be completed quarterly by the proper authority or authorities if more than one is involved, either
the person who generates the residuals or the person who prepares the residuals to be sold or given
away.
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee may
request a permit modification for the reduction of the frequency of monitoring for pollutant
concentrations and for the pathogen density requirements, but in no case shall the frequency of
monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are sold or given away.
6. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in conditions III 1,
III 2, lIl 3, 111 4, and III 5 shall be submitted annually on or before March 1 of the following year
to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non-Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535
7. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828-
251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence with the distribution program which results in the land application of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters.
c. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on which the
system was designed.
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d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable
of adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of residuals.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
I. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified by regulations in 15A
NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the
disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either(1) 250 feet from the
waste disposal area, or(2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste
disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions
applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal
systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area.
Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part
of the permittee.
2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and treatment facilities
to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead
to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee
shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the
date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority,
upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation
of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the treatment site
or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and
may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water,or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the distribution activities are carried out in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner approved by this
Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in;the
application and other supporting data.
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3. This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event that there is'a desire for the facilities to
change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted
to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
5. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30)
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division
to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal)which have jurisdiction.
7. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions, limitations
and monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to adequately protect the
environment and public health.
Permit issued this th Ph day of June, 1999
NORTH OLI EN R M TAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
/,Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0001990
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i State of North Carolina_
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resource 4 •
Division of Environmental Manage
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor $ERP 2 �g4t1
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ® E H N F
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Direct o As ERLC RU►YNF��10FIICE
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September 16,1994 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
0 NATURAL RESOURCES
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Jeff Morse, Town Manager 8Ep. 26 1000.
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese,North Carolina 28690 D1VIStON of E ILLE REGI i A ' FFIC c,aE1{
�IGDDAESVILIE AEGIFitIAL OFFIGE
Subject: Permit No. WQ(M1990
Town of Valdese
Distribution of Class A Wastewater,Residuals
Burke County
Dear Mr.Morse:
In accordance with your application received on May 16, 1994 and an administrative amendment
we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0001990, dated September 16, 1994, to the Town of Valdese
for the continued operation of a wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals. This
administrative amendment consists of changing the monitoring frequency in Condition III 3 from twice per
month for the ten (10) pollutant metals to annually. The monthly average can be obtained from the one
annual sample. If the annual sample`dhows levels higher than the limits in Condition II 5,another sample
may be obtained and averaged with the first annual sample to determine its' compliance with Condition II
5.
This permit shall be effective sixty (60) days upon receipt of the permit until June 30, 1999, shall
void Permit No.WQ0001990 issued July 15, 1994 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in
this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information will result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O.-Drawer 27447,
Raleigh,NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter,please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone]. -
Sincerely,
A. Pres Ho r
cc: Burke County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office,Water 2LQt Section
i Re ion . ffi ,Groundwater-Secfron
Jack Floyd, Groundwater Section,Central Office
Training and Certification Unit(no revised rating) i Groyn v afar SecJon
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
PERMIT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS A RESIDUALS
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Town of Valdese
Burke County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater residuals facility for the distribution of Class A residuals consisting of
the distribution of approximately 730 dry tons per year of residuals from the sources listed in Condition II
2, to serve Town of Valdese,with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,pursuant to the application
received on May 16, 1994, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective sixty (60) days upon receipt of the permit until June 30, 1999, shall
void Permit No. WQ0001990 issued July 15, 1994 and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The distribution of Class A residuals program shall be effectively maintained'and operated
as a non-discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the
operation of this program.
2. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to
adequately protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and
groundwaters.
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3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program.
4. In the event that the residuals program is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation
of nuisance conditions,the Permittee shall take any immediate corrective actions as may be
required by the Division.
5. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated residuals or leachate from the residual treatment
facilities is prohibited.
6. All leachate must be reused as a wetting agent for the processing of residuals or routed to
the head of the treatment plant
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7. When wastewater residuals are sold or given away, one of the Class A pathogen
requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and one of vector attraction reduction requirements
t in 40 CFR Part 503.33 must be met. Additionally, an evaluation must be performed which
demonstrates the residuals ability to comply with this requirement. Upon request, a copy
of this evaluation must be submitted to the Assistant Chief, Technical Support Branch,
Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box.29535, Raleigh, NC 27626-
0535.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The residuals treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for distribution in accordance
with this permit:
Permit Estimated Volume
Source County Number. lDry Tons/Year)
Lake Rhodhiss WWTP Burke NCO041696 730
3. All residuals shall be adequately stored to prevent leachate runoff until treated. The
finished product may be placed on a concrete pad, placed under shelter or covered until
such time as it is distributed to the buyer. If an alternate storage site is to be used, approval
must be obtained from the Division of Environmental Management.
4. No other residuals other than those specified under Condition II 2 above may be
distributed. The Permittee shall request and obtain a permit amendment from the Division
of Environmental Management for each additional residual source prior to acceptance of
that residual._
5. For a Class A residual to be sold or given away in bags or other container for application to
the land, the following must be satisfied:
The Ceiling Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) and the Pollutant Monthly
Average Concentrations (Dry Weight Basis) must be maintained:
Ceiling Monthly Average
Concentrations Concentrations
Parameters mg/kg m kg
Arsenic 75 41
Cadmium 85 39
Chromium 3,000 1,200
Copper 4,300 1,500
Lead 840 300
Mercury 57 17
Molybdenum 75 ----
Nickel 420 420
Selenium 100 36
Zinc 7,500 2,800
6. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified residuals operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the residuals
program. The operator must hold a certificate of the type classification assigned to the
residuals program by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type to comply with the conditions of Title
15A NCAC 8A, .0202.
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7. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from
conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into
any surface waters.
8. A label shall be affixed to the bag or other container in which residuals that are sold or
given away for application to the land, or an information sheet shall be provided to the
person who receives the residuals sold or given away in an other container for application
to the land. The label or information sheet shall contain the following information:
a. The name and address of the person who prepared the residuals that is sold or given
away in a bag or other container for application to the land.
b. A statement that application of the residuals to the land is prohibited except in
accordance with the instructions on the label or information sheet.
c. Information on all applicable buffers including a 10 foot buffer between application site
and any public or private water supply source (including wells) and any stream, lake,
or river.
d. Residuals shall not be applied to any site that is flooded,frozen or snow-covered.
e Adequate procedures shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from carrying any
disposed or stored residuals into any surface waters.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
protection of the environment will be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting
schedule shall be followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the'Permittee tracking all residual activities. These
records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. source, volume and analysis of each residuals
b. name of residuals'recipient,volume received, and intended use
3. A residual analysis shall be conducted annually from the date of permit issuance by the
Permittee. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters:
Arsenic Mercury
Cadmium Molybdenum
Chromium Nickel
Copper Selenium
Lead Zinc
Aluminum pH
Ammonia-Nitrogen Phosphorus
Calcium Plant Available Nitrogen (by calculation)
Magnesium Potassium .
Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen Sodium
% Total Solids TKN
4. A Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted by the
Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please note
the regulatory level in mg/L in parentheses):
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Arsenic (5.0) Barium (100.0)
Benzene (0.5) Cadmium (1.0)
Carbon tetrachloride(0.5) Chlordane(0.03)
Chlorobenzene (100.0) Chloroform.,(6.0)
Chromium (5.0) o-Cresol (200.0)
m-Cresol (200.0) p-Cresol (200.0)
Cresol (200.0) 2,4-D (10.0)
1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5) 1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5)
1,17Dichloroethylene (0.7) 2,4-Dinitrotoluene.(0.13).
Endrin (0.02) Heptachlor(and its hydroxide) (0.008)
Hexachlorobenzene (0.13) Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene(0.5)
Hexachloroethane (3.0), Lead (5.0)
Lindane(0.4) Mercury(0.2)
Methoxychlor(10.0) Methyl ethyl ketone(200.0)
Nitrobenzene (2.0) Pentachlorophenol (100.0)
Pyridine (5.0) Selenium (1.0)
Silver (5.0) Tetrachloroethylene(0.7)
Toxaphene(0.5) Trichloroethylene (0.5)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0) 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0)
2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0) Vinyl chloride(0.2)
5. All residuals included in this permit must be monitored quarterly, from the date of permit
issuance, for compliance with condition 17 of this permit. Data to verify stabilization of
the residuals must be maintained by the Perinittee. The required data is specific to the
stabilization process utilized, but should be sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance
with the Class A pathogen requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.32(a) and the vector attraction
reduction requirements in 40 CFR Part 503.33. In addition, the EPA certification
statements concerning compliance with pathogen requirements, vector attraction reduction
requirements and management practices.must be completed quarterly by the proper
authority or authorities if more than one is involved, either the person who generates the
residuals or the person who prepares the residuals to be sold or given away.
After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency,the Permittee
may request a permit modification for the reduction of the frequency of monitoring for
pollutant concentrations and for the pathogen density requirements,but in no case shall the
frequency of monitoring be less than once per year when residuals are sold-or given away.
6. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
conditions 1111,1112, III 3,III 4, and 1115 shall be submitted annually on or before March
1 of the following year to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 j
7. Noncompliance Notification:
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The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office,telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence with the distribution program which results in the land application of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic.
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b. Any failure of the distribution program resulting in a release of material to receiving
waters.
c. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit or the parameters on
which the system was designed.
d. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate residual treatment.
e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of
residuals.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS
1. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
1. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport, and treatment
facilities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which
may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a
nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the
date and time of inspection,observations made, and any maintenance,repairs, or corrective
actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee
for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority,upon request.
2. Any duly authorized officer,employee,or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the treatment site or facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples of
groundwater,surface water, or leachate.
V I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the distribution activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner
approved by this Division.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
facilities to change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request
must be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an
application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as
may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may
or may not be approved.
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4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
5. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
7. The Permittee, at least six (6)months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted,will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements the Division of Environmental Management deems
necessary in order to adequately protect the environment and public health.
Permit issued this the sixteenth day of September, 1994
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston oward, Jr., P. ., Director
Division OfEnvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0001990
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Historic TOWN OF VALDESE
• NORTH CAROLINA'S FRIENDLY TOWN
VALOEBE P.O.BOX 339
VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA 28690-0339
PHONE [phone] I FAX [phone] I TOWN OFVALDESE.COM
March 25, 2019
ATTN: Bev Price
NCDEQ/D WR/ARO
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa,NC 28778
RE: Response—Notice of Violation
Permit#-WQ0001990
Tracking No.—NOV-2019-PC-0204
Dear Ms. Price,
In response to the 02/19/2019 findings,the area in question has been remediated and was,
prior to your arrival. With the material being mostly grass, initial thoughts were to utilize
it as an erosion control measure. In retrospect, given that it came from the thickner
troughs and being a component of the treatment process, that was not the best disposal
method. Future practice(s) regarding the cleaning of the troughs will result in disposal of
any materials into dumpsters, thus going to the landfill.
Regarding the 03/12/2019 visit, the electrical and air source problems have been
remediated; email reference addressed to you 3-13-2019. Concerns with the electrical
panel have been addressed, re-energized and blowers are moving air into/out of the piles.
The 2 piles with already documented temperatures will be re-temped, subjected to the
time/temperature/bacteriological parameter requirements and corresponding
tracking/record keeping of said piles, documented. Moving forward, there are no
anticipated hurdles maintaining the proper operation and maintenance of the residuals
system.
I thank you for your time and attention with these findings. Please contact me as needed
with any future questions or concerns.
Regards, D
Chris Bortnick F-DI
visir;
WWTP Superintendent/ORC
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To Whom It May Concern:
I am a recently=retired employee from the Lake Rhodhiss Wastewater Treatment Facility in
Valdese,NC.Due 'o•;ny concerns of questionable activities taking place at the facility, I am
sending this letter aril iashdr ve with photos to report the events I have witnessed during my
employment.
1. Spillages o the er tion asin._.overIlows onto the ground when all aerators are in
operations m bTasm. #2 -
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behind the facilities#2 ae anongsrn '
I can be reached at(828)443 4144.
Thank you, j
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Joe McNeely
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4%: _J Governor
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
TM Secretary
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
October 13,2016.
Jeffrey V.Morse,Town Manager
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese,NC 28690
SUBJECT: Annual Report(2015)Review Inspection
Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr.Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Annual Report Review Inspection Form from the inspection conducted on 9/19/2016.
The facility was found to be in compliance with permit WQ0001990.
The current permit became effective August 1, 2014. The permit requires Residuals Source-Generating Facility
monitoring for TCLP, metals & nutrients. The ARO advised the permittee in 2015 to request modification of the
Attachment A to remove the Residuals Source monitoring requirement based on conversations with the central office.
After further discussion with the central office, this requirement cannot be removed. However, once the residuals have
been monitored(Non-Hazardous Determination)for two years at the frequency specified in Attachment A,the permittee
may submit a permit modification request to reduce the frequency of this monitoring requirement. In no case shall the
monitoring frequency be less than once per permit cycle. This request may be for the Residuals Source and the Class A
Residuals Product Generated for Distribution. We apologize for any confusion.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any
questions,please call me at 828-296-4560.
Sincerely,
All P
Beverly Ze
Environmental Senior Specialist
Enc.
cc: Greg Padgett, ORC
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778
828 296 4500

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/01/14 Expiration: 07/31/19 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted Residua
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: WWTP Superintendent Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett 828-294-0861
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 09/19/2016 Entry Time: 01:OOPM Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price �� Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Annual Report Review
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: W00001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 09/19/2016 Inspection Type:Annual Report Review Reason for Visit: . Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Annual Report(AR)review was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office.
266.65 dry tons of residuals were distributed in 2015.
Metals/Nutrients/TCLP were conducted according to permit requirements. Metals ceiling concentration limits and.monthly
average concentration limits appeared to meet permit limits. TCLP permit limits appear to have been met.
Pathogen Reduction was accomplished using fecal coliform density and Alternative#5—PFPR Composting. Vector.
Attraction Reduction(VAR)was accomplished using Alternative#5—14-Day Aerobic Process.
The following issues were noted for the Annual Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction Form:
1. Alternative A(time/temperature)was checked for Pathogen Reduction.The correct option is Process to Further Reduce
Pathogens.
2. The fecal coliform data indicated that the maximum density was 5128 MPN/G. All samples must be<1000 MPN/G in
order.to meet the pathogen density requirement. Please ensure that any result>1000 MPN/G is foot noted to indicate that
it was reprocessed and not distributed.
The current permit became effective August 1, 2014. The permit requires Residuals Source-Generating Facility monitoring
for TCLP and Metals/Nutrients. The ARID advised the permittee in 2015 to request modification of the Attachment A to
remove the Residuals Source monitoring requirement based on conversations with the central office. After further
discussion with the central office,this requirement cannot be removed. However, once the residuals have been monitored
(Non-Hazardous Determination)for two years at the frequency specified in Attachment A,the permittee may submit a
permit modification request to reduce the frequency of this monitoring requirement. In no case shall the monitoring
frequency be less than once per permit cycle. This request may be for the Residuals Source and the Class A Residuals
Product Generated for Distribution.
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 09/19/2016 Inspection Type:Annual Report Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0`10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ 0
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class 13<2.0'10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ M ❑
Temperature corrected ❑
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) .❑ ❑ ❑
e. Time/Temp on:l0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Digester(MCRT) ❑
Compost
Class A lime stabilization ❑
f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ ❑ M ❑
g. 'Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis? ❑ ❑
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 09/19/2016 Inspection Type:Annual Report Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment:
Type. Yes No NA NE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing
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NC ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 3, 2015
Jeffrey Morse, Town Manager
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese,NC 28690
SUBJECT: Annual Report Review Inspection
Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Annual Report Review Inspection Form from the inspection conducted on
5/4/2015. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit WQ0001990.
After discussions with the central office, it appears that your permit should not have had a "source residuals"
monitoring requirement as the wastewater treatment plant is the only source of residuals. You may request that
the Attachment A for this permit be modified to remove this monitoring requirement.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff
have any questions,please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
V
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enc.
cc: Greg Padgett, ORC
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/01/14 Expiration: 07/31/19 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted Residua
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: WWTP Superintendent Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,VW TP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 05/04/2015 Entry Time: 01:OOPM Exit Time: 03:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Annual Report Review
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: Compliant F1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment
Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/04/2015 Inspection Type:Annual Report Review Reason for visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This inspection consisted of a review of the 2014 Annual Report.
119.52 dry tons of residuals were distributed in 2014.
The Arsenic sample result for 5/14/14 exceeded the monthly average limit of 41 mg/kg;sample result was 42 mg/kg. This
sample was re-analyzed with a result of 32.4 mg/kg;the resulting monthly average was 37.2 mg/kg.
The Attachment A needs to be modified to remove"residuals source"monitoring.
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/04/2015 Inspection Type:Annual Report Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ . ❑
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ ❑ N ❑
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ E ❑
Temperature corrected ❑
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/04/2015 Inspection Type:Annual Report Review Reason for Visit: Routine
e. Time(femp on: o
Digester(MCRT) El
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations El El M n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion El
Anaerobic'Digestion
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) El
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B)
Compost
Drying Beds El
Other
Comment:
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E.Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
April 8, 2014
Jeffrey Morse, Town Manager
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
SUBJECT: March 27 &24, 2014
Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Town of Valdese Distribution of
Composted Residuals Program
(Residuals Facility& 2013 Annual
Report Review)
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Forms from the
inspections conducted on March 24 & March 27, 2014. The facility was found to be in
Compliance with permit WQ0001990.
As discussed during the inspection, please re-submit the following corrected forms/data
for the 2013 Annual Report:
1. Laboratory data for the 11/12/13 monitoring period.
2. The Residual Sampling Summary Form
3. The Pathogen/Vector Attraction Reduction Certification Form
Please refer to the enclosed inspection reports (Inspection Summaries)for additional
observations and comments. The assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett and Mr. Chris Bortnick was
greatly appreciated during the inspection. If you or your staff have any questions, please call
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
a
6P`A
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
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cc: Greg Padgett, WWTP Superintendent
Water Quality Central Files
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Pennit:-W00001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Towri of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: WWTP Superintendent_ Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, 'left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/24/2014 Entry Time: 02:00 PM Exit Time: 03:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■ Compliant n Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions N Record Keeping ■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/24/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This inspection included a review of the 2013 Annual Report.
The following issues were noted:
1)The 11/12/13 monitoring data showed a value of 298 mg/kg for Selenium (Se). This result was incorrectly reported by
the contract lab: The correct value is 92.8 mg/kg. Please re-submit the laboratory data showing the correct result. The
Residual Sampling Summary Form should also be re-submitted with the correct data for 11/12/13.
2)The PathogenNector Attraction Reduction (VAR)Certification Form indicated fecal coliform density>4923 MPN/g. Per
Chris Bortnick,those compost piles not meeting Class A requirements are reprocessed. The PathNAR certification
should be resubmitted with the correct fecal coliform density.
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/24/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing ■
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ Cl ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ ■ El
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ Cl ■ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: 11/12/13 lab sheets and RSSF need to be re-submitted.
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0"10E6 CFLI/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/24/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class A) fl ❑ ■ n
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) n ❑ ■ n
Temperature corrected n
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) fl ❑ ■ n
e. Time/Temp on: ■ ❑ n n
Digester(MCRT) n
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization n
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
nn ■ n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results 0 n ■ n
Comment: Path/VAR Certification needs to be re-submitted; there should not be any
greater than (>)values.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26165 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: WWTP Superintendent Phone:.[phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese;take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Christopher John Bortnick Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/27/2014 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date:,03/27/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine -
Inspection Summary:
This inspection included a tour of the sludge handling facility. The system includes 2 thickeners which are manually
decanted. Both thickeners have diffused air. The system has 2 centrifuges.Sludge is hauled from the cetrifuge to the..
compost pad for mixing with wood chips/mulch/leaves. The compost pad has a covered area for finished product. The
compost pad drains back to the head of the WWTP. A small berm along the front edge of the pad prevents compost-from
migrating off the pad to the storm drain.
There was a lot of product on site at the time of the inspection due to reprocessing material that did not meet temperature
requiremeiits in 2013.
The facility appears to be well maintained.
Maintenance records appeared to be complete.
The permit is up for renewal and modification to increase the dry ton limit.
Type Yes 'No NA NE
Land Application
Distribution and Marketing
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic„Digestion..
Anaerobic Digestion
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A)
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B)
Compost
Drying Beds
Other ■
Comment: 'The sludge handling system consists of 2 Centrifuges, 2 thickeners (decant
manually, diffused air).
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FoState of North Carolina
Department of nvironment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting
Regional Staff Report
April 7,2014
To: DWR Water Quality Permitting Section Central Office Application No.: W00001990
Attn: Alice Wessner Regional Login No.:
From: Bev Price
Asheville Regional Office
I. GENERAL SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted?®Yes or❑No
a. Date of site visit: 3/27/2014
b. Site visit conducted by: Bev Price
c. Inspection report attached? ®Yes or❑No
d. Person contacted: Greg Padgett and their contact information: (828) 879 -2131
e. Driving directions: From Valdese: take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake
Rhodhiss Drive,WWTP is located at the end of the road.
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES FOR NEW AND MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
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:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site(property lines,wells,etc.)? ❑Yes ❑No ❑N/A
If no,please explain:
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:
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 El 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)
FORM:APSRSR 04-10 Page 1 of 4

M.EXISTING FACILITIES F01..�..aDIFICATION AND RENEWAL.AP1—ATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge(ORCs)for the facility? ❑ Yes❑No ®N/A
ORC: Certificate#: Backup ORC: Certificate#:
2. Are the design,maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
3. Are the site conditions(e.g., soils,topography, depth to water table, etc.)maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ❑Yes or❑No NA
If no,please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit(e.g.,drainage added,new wells inside the compliance
boundary,new development, etc.)? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates(e.g.,hydraulic,nutrient)still acceptable?❑Yes or❑No NA
If no,please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑Yes❑No ®N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑Yes or®No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ®Yes or❑No
If no,please explain:
10. We're monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑Yes ❑No ®N/A
If no,please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑Yes❑No.®N/A
If no,please complete the following(expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
0 , It 0 , „
0 , „ 0 , „
0 , ry 0 , it
0 , „ 0 , „
0 , „ 0 ,
12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted(e.g.,NDMR,NDAR,GW)? ®Yes or❑No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑Yes or®No
If yes,please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
®No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑Notice(s)of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments(i.e.,NOV,NOD,etc.)
15. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑Yes ❑No ®N/A
If no,please explain:
16. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑Yes®No ❑N/A
If yes,please explain:
FORM:APSRSR 04-10 Page 2 of 4

IV.REGIONAL OFFICE RECO [ENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑Yes or M No
If yes,please explain:
2. List any items that you would like APS Central Office to obtain through an additional information request:
Item Reason
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:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: ❑Hold,pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
M Hold,pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
❑Issue
❑Deny(Please state rea s: )
6. Signature of report preparer: JiV1ti /u'
Signature of APS regional supervisor:
Date: b-110 f
V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
1) Please note the attached inspection summaries(3/24/14)&(3/27/14)
2) Permit Application:
a) 111.2.Permit Information—the wrong permit number was listed.
b) 111.4.—not answered.They have 2 thickeners and a 2 ac.compost pad.
c) IV 5 —not answered.They have a 2 ac. compost pad. Storage time can vary rg eatly between 1-3 years.
FORM:APSRSR 04-10 Page 3 of 4

3) Residuals Source Certificatic___
a) II.3.b.—Flashpoint not recorded.
b) II.5.c. —SAR= 16.5
4) Metals and nutrient samples should also be referenced in the sampling Static Aerated Pile Management section of
the Ops/Maintenance log.
FORM:APSRSR 04-10 Page 4 of 4

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: WWTP Superintendent Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:.
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/24/2014 Entry Time: 02:00 PM Exit Time: 03:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions N Record Keeping ■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
I
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Permit: W00001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 0 3124/2 0 1 4 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This inspection included a review of the 2013 Annual Report.
The following issues were noted:
1)The 11/12/13 monitoring data showed a value of 298 mg/kg for Selenium (Se). This result was incorrectly reported by
the contract lab. The correct value is 92.8 mg/kg. Please re-submit the laboratory data showing the correct result. The
Residual Sampling Summary Form should also be re-submitted with the correct data for 11/12/13.
2)The Pathogen/VectorAttraction Reduction (VAR)Certification Form indicated fecal coliform density>4923 MPN/g. Per
Chris Bortnick,those compost piles not meeting Class A requirements are reprocessed. The PathNAR'certification
should be resubmitted with the correct fecal coliform density.
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/24/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application n
Distribution and Marketing ■
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? n n ■ n
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? n n ■ n
Are there any GW quality violations? n n ■ n
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? n n ■ n
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ n n ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ n n n
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ n n n
a. TCLP analysis? ■ n n n
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? n Cl E. n
Are PAN balances being maintained? n n ■ n
Are PAN balances within permit limits? n n ■ n
Has land application equipment been calibrated? n n ■ n
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? n n ■ n
Are there pH records for the land application site? Cl n ■ n
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? n n ■ 11
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual-Analysis Summary? n ■ n n
Are hauling records available? ■ n n n
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ n n n
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ n n n
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? n n ■ n
Comment: 11/12/13 lab sheets and RSSF need to be re-submitted.
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) 0110 Cl
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram n
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) n 110 n
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/24/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0"10E6 CFU/dry gram El
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) El ❑ ■
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) 0 11 ■ 0
e. Time/Temp on: ■ 0 ❑ n
Digester(MCRT)
Compost ■
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Class A lime stabilization ❑
f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ ❑ ■
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results C3 000
Comment: PathNAR Certification needs to be re-submitted; there should not be any
greater than (>)values.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: W00001990 Effective: 08%26%()5 Expiration: 07/31/14- Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: WWTP Superintendent Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Christopher John Bortnick Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/27/2014 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■ Compliant fl Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions E Treatment
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date:-03/27/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: 'Routine
Inspection Summary:
This inspection included a tour of the sludge handling facility. The system includes 2 thickeners which are manually
decanted. Both thickeners have diffused air. The system has 2 centrifuges.Sludge is hauled from the cetrifuge to the.
compost pad for mixing with wood chips/mulch/leaves. The compost pad has a covered area for finished product. The
compost pad drains back to the head of the WWTP. A small berm along the front edge of the pad prevents compost from
migrating off the pad to the storm drain.
There was a lot of product on site at the time of the inspection due to reprocessing material that did not meet temperature
requirements in 2013.
The facility appears to be well maintained.
Maintenance records appeared to be complete.
The permit is up for renewal and modification to increase the dry ton limit.
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application' n
Distribution and Marketing ■
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion . n
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) n
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) n
Compost ■
Drying Beds n
Other ■
Comment: The sludge handling system consists of 2 Centrifuges, 2 thickeners (decant
manually, diffused air).
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild,P, E. John E,Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
April 19, 2013
Jeffrey Morse, Town Manager.
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
SUBJECT: March 27, 2013
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Form from the inspection
conducted on March 27, 2013. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
WQ0001990.
A review of the 2012 Annual Report was included as part of the inspection. During 2012, 2022
Dry Tons (DT) of residuals was distributed. This total consisted of 1185 DT of bulking material
and 847 DT of residuals. Even though only 847 DT of residuals were processed, the permit
distribution limit is 1300 DT. You should request via letter that the dry ton limit be increased. If
there is no modification or additions to the treatment facility, a letter should be sufficient.
According to Mr. Greg Padgett, the facility is on track to exceed the permit limit again this year.
This request should be submitted as soon as possible. Your request should be submitted to the
following address:
NC DENR
DWQ Aquifer Protection Section
Land Application Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Attn: Jon Risgaard
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO)
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Afirmative Action Employer

Mr. Morse
April 19, 2013
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Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The
assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett and his staff was greatly appreciated during the inspection. If
you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Greg Padgett, WWTP Superintendent
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: WWTP Superintendent Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone:
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/27/2013 Entry Time: 11:00 AM Exit Time: 11:45 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions N Record Keeping Treatment ■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/27/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection included a review of the 2012 Annual Report(AR).The AR showed that 2022 DT of product was
distributed in 2012. This total consisted of 1185 DT of bulking agent and 847.2 DT of residuals. The permit limit for
distribution is 1300 DT. You should request via letter that the dry ton limit be increased. If there is no modification or
additions to the treatment facility,the letter should be sufficient. According to Greg Padgett, the facility is on track to
exceed the limit in 2013.
The facility has been having trouble reaching required temperatures in the compost piles. At this point they have not been
able to determine the cause.Any piles that do not meet temperature requirements are re-mixed and re-built.
The first quarter sampling results had not been reported at the time of the inspection.
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/27/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application i]
Distribution and Marketing ■
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? n ❑ ■ n
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? n n ■ n
Are there any GW quality violations? n ❑ ■ n
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? n n ■ n
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ n ❑ n,
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ ❑ Q
a. TCLP analysis? ■ n ❑ n
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? n Cl ■ 11
Are PAN balances being maintained? n n ■ n
Are PAN balances within permit limits? n ❑ ■ n
Has land application equipment been calibrated? n Q ■ n
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? n n ■ n
Are there pH records for the land application site? n n ■ Cl
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ n ■ Cl
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ■ 0 ❑ n
Are hauling records available? ■ 0 n n
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ n n n
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ n n n
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? n n ■ n
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ n n n
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0'10E6 CFU/dry gram n
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) n n ■ n
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Permit: WQ0001990 owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/27/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram n
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class A) n ❑ ■ Cl
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class B) Cl n ■ n
Temperature corrected ❑
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) n ❑ ■ Cl
e. Time/Temp on: ■ n n
Digester(MCRT) n
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization n
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
nn ■ o
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results n n ■ n
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion n
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) ❑
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B)
Compost ■
Drying Beds n
Other ■
Comment: Centrifuge
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Price, Bev
From: Hardee, Ed
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:46 PM
To: Price, Bev
Subject: RE: 2012 AR ?7s
WQ0002127- Not sure what happened with the SAR for the one quarter. I calculated SAR based on lab sheet with 69.5%
solids and came up with about 50.The sodium ranges from ND(<224) to 39,210 mg/kg over the year.There could have
been a high sodium level in residuals or carbon source. You could ask that what is in storage now be tested and SAR
determined, as the high level was in November/December of 2012.
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Ed Hardee
Aquifer Protection Section
Land Application Unit
3.636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Phone (919) 807-6319
DISCLAIMER: .Ema.il correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.
From: Price, Bev
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 4:10 PM
To: Hardee, Ed
Subject: 2012 AR ?Ts
Hey Ed,
In beginning review of 2012 AR's I have come across a couple of questions.
1. WQ0002127—City of Morganton: residuals sampling is quarterly, one SAR was 55+, the other three were
normal (less than 10), do you think this is a fluke and if not,would we require some action based on one
sample? Some permits give a SAR limit of 10 but this one does not.
2. W, PL@_Q,.9,9.O=LFaR-e'R+h-0Ah;i:ss t e � rrriit distrabutio#nal rxait�iI1300zpZaah �185 DT
wood chips+84F7gDT�resid.-a dip, 0=,2oTihi- i-s an older perms so residuals a_uree �:mit� ;nd distributed are
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Thanks,
Bev
Bev Price- [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality-Aquifer Protection Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese DCAR
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Seth Eckard Title: Town Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,VWVTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s): Q
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett i irk t""' 828-294-0861
On-site representative Greg A Padgett 828-294-0861
On-site representative Christopher John Bortnick 828-879-2131
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss VWVT'P
Inspection Date: 0 Entry Time: 09:30AM Exit Time: 10:30AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: Compliant F1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WO0001990 `" rr a Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/27/2014 / Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary: S,,VJG,,5 ljt.(,iS�
This inspection included a tour of the sludge handling facility. The system includes 2 thickeners which are manually
decanted. Both thickeners have diffused air. The system has 2 centrifuges.Sludge is hauled from the cetrifuge to the
compost pad for mixing with wood chips/mulch/leaves. The compost pad has a covered area for finished product. The
compost pad drains back to the head of the WVVfP. A small berm along the front edge of the pad prevents compost from
migrating off the pad to the storm drain.
There was a lot of product on site at the time of the inspection due to reprocessing material that did not meet temperature
requirements in 2013.
The facility appears to be well maintained.
Maintenance records appeared to be complete. �Gl
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Inspection Date: 03/27/2014 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion ❑
Anaerobic Digestion ❑
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) ❑
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) ❑
Compost
Drying Beds ❑
Other
Comment: The sludge handling system consists of 2 Centrifuges, 2 thickeners (decant manually, diffused
air .
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Operation and Maintenance Procedures for Static Aerated Pile Construction
• Biosolids(sludge)are to be dumped on the back area of the compost pad.
• Add 8— 10 scoops(2.5 yd bucket)of mulch and 1 scoop of leaves to each truckload of
centrifuged solids on the pad. (The actual number of scoops needed is usually left to the
discretion of the loader operator.)
• The final consistency of the mixed pile should be evenly mixed, as over mixing will result in
clumping of the materials.
• Upon completion of mixing begin pile construction
• Extend(1) 100' x 4"perforated black pipe out perpendicular from the blower;do not extend over
the ditch line.
• Attach a 10' x 4"solid black pipe to end of the pipe closest to the blower,thus extending the pipe
to the blower.
• Cover pipe with 2"to 3"layer of amendment(wood chips,mulch,etc...)to allow for air flow
through pile. Crush end of black pipe on the end opposite the blower.
• Stack(pile)mixed compost along the length of the pipe,go slightly past
the end(approx. 2-3 ft)of the pipe on the end opposite the blower.
• Use 7— 10 piles to create the static pile.The emptying of both thickeners usually makes 2
windrows.
• Attach pipe to blower"to blow air into the pile".Make sure blower is plugged up and operates,
adjust timer as needed over the next few days to ensure the desired temperatures are achieved.
Static Aerated Pile Management
• Measure temperature of windrow at 3 different locations(front,middle,and back),using certified
thermometer from the lab.(See lab personnel for location).
• Record temperature readings in compost notebook in the lab. (See lab personnel for location).
• Pile temperatures must average 40°C or greater for at least 14 days.
• Pile temperatures must reach 55°C or greater for a minimum of 3 days.
• After windrow has met time and temperature requirements leave air on until the windrow is
actually moved.
• Completed pile is moved to back of compost pad near limb pile.
• Fecal testing is to be done on the pile by lab personnel after being moved to the back of the
compost pad.(At a time when the lab decides).
• Samples are taken from three different areas of the windrow using the loader.The samples are
combined to make one sample for testing.
• At which time the fecal test is passed the lab will notify the compost operator.
• If the pile(windrow)should fail any test it would be reincorporated into new piles.
(See Failed Pile Section)
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• Pile will be moved under the shed whenever a bay becomes empty.
• Piles are moved under the shed in the order in which they pass all test,with the oldest material
going first.
• Throughout the process from windrow creation to placement into the bays and ultimately i
distribution to the customer windrows will not be mixed together.They will remain separate from
each other and tracked accordingly by the compost operator and lab personnel.
Distribution of Compost
• Trucks,trailers,or whatever the customer brings to receive compost is to be loaded in front of the
shed or off the ramp at the back of shed if needed.
• Load from one bay until empty then move on to the next bay.Do not mix up loads from
different bays.
• Each load distributed must be tracked.
• For every customer record the following:Name of compost recipient,Date of distribution,
Address of compost recipient,Amount of compost distributed(number of scoops
(loader buckets)),Intended use of materials.
• Offer a"Compost Handout"to each customer.Note on records if they take a handout.
• After loading vehicle,scrape up spillage from the compost pad.
General Housekeeping of Compost Area
• Keep area in front of shed as clean of possible.
• Scrape up material from the compost pad;push back under the shed or onto the pile(s),wherever
it came from.
• Inspect ditch at windrows daily
o Keep ditch cleaned out
• Inspect corner drain daily
o Keep ditch cleaned out
• Observe drains/pad during rain events
o Note observations on daily sheet
• Observe road leading from compost pad for mulch,compost, and any other materials
o Clean up as necessary
• Use street sweeper around perimeter of plant semi-annually or as needed
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• If a pile fails to meet the temperature requirements, it is to be reincorporated into new piles.
• If a pile fails the required fecal test then it is to be reincorporated into new piles.
• When reincorporating failed compost material ensure it is evenly mixed among new piles
required to make 2 piles or more piles.
• Usually mix 1 scoop of failed material with every 2 or 3 scoops of newly mixed material.
• Further mixing will occur naturally when materials are moved to create the actual pile.
• By no means is failed material to leave the compost pad

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UTILIZA'i N AGREEMENT FOR BULK RESIDUAL COMPOST
Customer Information Compost Information
Name: Phone: Amount Loaded:
Address: Compost Use: Soil Amendment/Mulch
City: State: Zip:
Operator Initials:
By signing and agreeing to accept the bulk residuals compost it is recognized that the application of
residuals compost is allowed under the conditions of this agreement. The application of the compost
residuals is considered the application of waster under 15NCAC 02T.1 100.The application of the
residuals to the land has been deemed permitted under 15A NCAC.1103 (4)PROVIDED THE
CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT ARE MET.Any action resulting in damages to surface waters or
groundwater resulting in failure to follow the conditions of the agreement is subject to enforcement by the
NC Division of Water Quality.
1) Bulk residuals shall mean a bag,bucket,bin,box,carton,vehicle,trailer,tanker or an open or closed
receptacle with a load capacity greater than 1.102 short tons or one metric ton or less.
2) The person or entity accepting the bulk residual compost will,to the best of their knowledge,meet the
following application requirements.
a. Application of the bulk residuals will stop if it becomes known that the application adversely
affects a threatened or endangered species listed under section 4 of the Endangered Species;
b. Application of the bulk residuals will stop if it causes prolonged nuisance conditions;
c. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur when the land is flooded,frozen or snow covered
or is otherwise in a condition such that runoff of the residuals would occur;
d. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur within the 100 year flood elevation unless the
bulk residuals are injected or incorporated within a 24 hour period following the residuals land
application event;
e. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur during a measurable precipitation event(i.e.,>
.01"per hour)or within 24 hours following a rainfall event of 0.5 inches or greater in a 24 hour
period;
f. Residuals stockpiled for more than 14 days shall be covered;
g. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation of the depth to seasonal
high water table and the depth of residuals application is less than one foot;
h. Application of the bulk residuals shall not occur if the vertical separation of the depth to bedrock
and the depth of residuals application is less than one foot;
i. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of a public or private water supply;
j. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur if the land fails to assimilate the bulk residuals or the
application causes the contravention of surface water or groundwater standards;
k. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 100 feet of any well with the exception of
monitoring wells;
1. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur within 25 feet of surface waters;
in. Application of bulk residuals shall not occur if the land does not have an established vegetative
cover in accordance with the crop management plan outlined by the local Cooperative Extensive
Office,The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,The Natural Resources
Conservation Service,or other agronomist unless the bulk residuals are incorporated within a 24
hour period following the residuals land application event or injected.
3) Any third parties receiving bulk residuals from the Town of Valdese shall be supplied with proper
documentation specifying that land application of bulk residuals shall occur consistent with this agreement.
4) A copy of this utilization agreement shall be maintained at the land application site and in all manned
equipment at the land application site when bulk compost residuals are being applied.A spill prevention
plan shall be maintained in all residuals transport and application vehicles.
5) The Town of Valdese has the duty from NC DWQ and right to deny the future distribution of compost to
any person or entity who has knowingly or willingly violated this user utilization agreement.
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE: DATE:

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality I
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March19, 2012
Jeffery Morse
Town Manager
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
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SUBJECT: March 15, 2012
Town of Valdese
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Form from the
inspection that I conducted on March 15, 2012. The facility was found to be in Compliance with
permit WQ0001990.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary Page A for
additional observations and comments. The assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett and Mr. Chris
Bortnick was greatly appreciated during the inspection. If you or your staff has any questions,
please call me at (828-296-4685).
Sincerely,
Beverly P ' e
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Greg Padgett, ORC w/enclosure
APS Central Files
P�S_Ashevi�IIe�Fles
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO)
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] One
Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.org NorthCarolina
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/15/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection included a review of the 2011 Annual Report and a site visit.
A cement berm has been installed at the southwest end of the compost pad to prevent any compost from migrating off the
pad during rain events.The stormwater grates were free of any residuals.
2011 Annual Report:
Recipients information reported on the DMSDF should include the Dry Tons for each individual as well as a complete
address.
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/15/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE ,
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? 110 ■ ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? 130 ■ ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported'on Residual Analysis Summary? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑,
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ❑
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0'10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit: WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/15/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ OED
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ Cl ■ ❑
Temperature corrected ❑
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
e. Time/Temp on: ■ 01113
Digester(MCRT) ❑
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization ❑
f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion ■
Anaerobic Digestion ❑
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) ❑
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) ❑
Compost ■
Drying Beds ❑
Other ❑
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Once the piles have met the required time/temperature regime,grab samples are collected throughout the
finished pile then composited for analysis.
Is sampling adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl
Is sampling representative? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 25, 2011 1
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Town of Valdese
Jeffrey Morse OR 2 J 20 i1
PO Box 339
Valdese NC 28690 Asheville Regional(office
-Aquifer Protection
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Permit No: NCG110072
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
March 23, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG110072.
One concern noted was the potential of contaminated stormwater discharge from the composting
and the influent/effluent areas during heavy storms. It is recommended that Stormwater Discharge
Outfall#1 be sampled for pH,Fecal Coliform and Total Suspended Solids during a heavy storm
event to determine if added Best Management Practices are needed. Feel free to contact me with
the.analytical results to discuss benchmark values you should be achieving in your stormwater
discharge. I
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection'Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at(828) 296-4500 or linda.wiggs@ncdenr. og_v, if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
V ;
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection j
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Greg Padgett(e-copy)
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Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 �ll0
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Permit:NCG110072 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
Areas of concern during heavy rainfall events are the residual handling/compost area and the influent/effluent area.
Areas do not appear to have been designed for a large storm event, berms would help keep releases from happening
during heavy storm events. Facility could sample SD0#1 to determine if contaminated stormwater is discharged;
suggested parameters are pH, Fecal Coliform and Total Suspended Solids.
SPPP is sufficient but needs to be reviewed and updated annually.
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Permit:NCG110072 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date:03/23/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ n ❑ n
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ■ ❑ Cl ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ n n n
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ ❑ ❑ n
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ ■ n ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: SPPP needs to be reviewed and updated annually
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ■ n
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ 11
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ■ n ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
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Permit:NCG110072 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Comment: Facility inspections need to be performed and documented. Part II Section
A 8.
Residual handling/compost area as well as influent/effluent area may overflow to
stormwater system if rain exceeds 2-3". Stategically placed berms may be needed to
contain more stormwater flows.
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Price, Bev
From: Padgett, Greg [[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 9:10 AM
To: Price, Bev
Subject: Compost O&M
Attachments: SOP for compost.docx; compost area.docx
Bev,
I am attaching a standard operating procedure and a sign off sheet that I am now using for the compost
operation.
Regards,
Greg Padgett
Town of Valdese
Wastewater Superintendent
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Standard Operating Procedures for Windrow Construction
• Biosolids(sludge) is to be dumped on the back area of the compost pad.
• Add 8— 10 scoops (2.5 yd bucket) of mulch and 1 scoop of leaves to each truckload of
centrifuged solids on the pad. (The actual number of scoops needed is usually left to the
discretion of the loader operator.)
• The final consistency of the mixed pile should be evenly mixed, as over mixing will result in
clumping of the materials.
• Upon completion of mixing begin windrow construction
• Extend(1) 100' x 4"perforated black pipe out perpendicular from the blower; do not extend over
the ditch line.
• Attach a 10' x 4" solid black pipe to end of the pipe closest to the blower,thus extending the pipe
to the blower.
• Cover pipe with 2"to 3" layer of amendment(wood chips, mulch, etc...)to allow for air flow
through pile. Crush end of black pipe on the end opposite the blower.
• Stack(pile)mixed compost along the length of the pipe, go slightly past
• the end of the pipe on the end opposite the blower.
• Use 7— 10 piles to create the static windrow. The emptying of both thickeners usually makes 2
windrows.
• Attach pipe to blower"to blow air into the pile".Make sure blower is plugged up and operates,
adjust timer as needed over the next few days to ensure the desired temperatures are achieved.
Windrow Management
• Measure temperature of windrow at 3 different locations(front, middle, and back), using certified
thermometer from the lab. (See lab personnel for location).
• Record temperature readings in compost notebook in the lab. (See lab personnel for location).
• Windrow temperatures must average 40°C or greater for at least 14 days.
• Windrow temperatures must reach 55°C or greater for a minimum of 3 days.
• After windrow has met time and temperature requirements leave air on until the windrow is
actually moved.
• Completed pile is moved to back of compost pad near limb pile.
• Fecal testing is done on the pile after being moved to the back of the compost pad. (At a time
when the lab decides).
• At which time the fecal test is passed the lab will notify the compost operator.
• If the pile (windrow) should fail any test it would be reincorporated into new piles.
(See Failed Pile Section)
• Pile will be moved under the shed whenever a bay becomes empty.

• Piles are moved under the shed in the order in which they pass all test,with the oldest material
going first.
• Throughout the process from windrow creation to placement into the bays and ultimately
distribution to the customer windrows will not be mixed together. They will remain separate from
each other and tracked accordingly by the compost operator and lab personnel.
Distribution of Compost
• Trucks,trailers, or'whatever the customer brings to receive compost is to be loaded in front of the
shed or off the ramp at the back of shed if needed.
• Load from one bay until empty then move on to the next bay.Do not mix up loads from
different bays.
• Each load distributed must be tracked.
• For every customer record the following: Name of compost recipient, Address of compost
recipient, Amount of compost distributed (number of scoops (loader buckets)),
Planned use of materials.
• Offer a"Compost Handout"to each customer.Note on records if they take a handout.
• After loading vehicle, scrape up spillage from the compost pad.
General Housekeeping of Compost Area
• Keep area in front of shed as clean of possible.
• Scrape up material from the compost pad;,push back under the shed or onto the pile(s),wherever
it came from.
• Inspect ditch at windrows daily
o Keep ditch cleaned out
• Inspect corner drain daily
o Keep ditch cleaned out
• Observe drains/pad during rain events
o Note observations on daily sheet
• Observe road leading from compost pad.for mulch, compost, and any other materials
o Clean up as necessary
• Use street sweeper around perimeter of plant semi-annually or as needed

Failed Pile Section
• If a windrow(pile)fails to meet the temperature requirements, it is to be reincorporated into new
windrows.
• If a windrow fails the required fecal test then it is to be reincorporated into new windrows.
• When reincorporating failed compost material ensure it is evenly mixed among new piles
required to make 2 windrows or more windrows.
• Usually mix 1 scoop of failed material with every 2 or 3 scoops of newly mixed material.
• Further mixing will occur naturally when materials are moved to create the actual windrow.
• By no means is failed material to leave the compost pad

COMPOST AREA
1. Inspect compost area
2. Whenever loading scrape up spillage with loader. Push under shed.
3. Keep both drains and ditch lines clean.
4. Is the general area clean of trash and so forth?
5. Observe drains and pad area during rain events. Note observations.
6. Keep road clear of compost as well.
First Shift Second Shift Third Shift

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H,Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 6, 2011
Jeffrey Morse
Town Manager
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
SUBJECT: March 23, 2011
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Valdese
Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on March 23, 2011. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0001990.
One issue noted during the inspection was the migration of composted residuals away from the
compost pad. This can apparently happen as a result of heavy rain or when trucks loaded with residuals
are leaving the compost pad. This area should be monitored more closely and cleaned as required to
ensure that no composted material washes off. the, pad to the storm drain. In addition, any
maintenance/inspection of this area should be recorded in the maintenance log (see permit Condition V.
1.)
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The
assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett and Mr. Chris Bortnick was greatly appreciated during the inspection. If
you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828-296-4685).
Sincerely,
—Beverly Pri
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Greg Padgett, ORC
Linda Wiggs—SWP ARO
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AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Of re(ARO)
2090`U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke 2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the wad.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:[phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■Compliant [1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions E Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection included a review of the 2010 Annual Report(AR) as well as a tour of the facility.
The data included in the 2010 AR appeared to be complete and accurate.
A maintenance/inspection log should be generated for the compost facility(see permit Condition V.1.)
Some compost had migrated from the storage pad onto the driveway and to the nearest stormdrain. This area needs to
be inspected regularly to ensure that no residuals are being washed/carried off the compost pad.
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fPermit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type.Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Type Yes No NA NIE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing ■
Record Keeping Yes No NA E
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Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑II
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Is GW 59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑,I
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Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑I
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b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑'
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ■ Q'
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ ■ 01
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑,
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Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑l
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#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑I
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Comment:
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Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
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a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/23/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram n
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) n n ■ n
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) n n ■
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) n n ■ n
e. Time/Temp on: ■ n n n
Digester(MCRT) n
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization n
f. Volatile Solids Calculations n n ® n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results n n ■ n
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion n
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) n
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) n
Compost ■
Drying Beds n
Other n
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
A front-end loader is used to dig into the finished product to collect grabs which are composited for
analyses. Approximately 5 grabs are collected.
Is sampling adequate? ■ n n n
Is sampling representative? ■ n n n
Comment:
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MCDENR -
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 23, 2010
Jeffrey Morse
Town Manager
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
SUBJECT: March 17, 2010
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Valdese
Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the. Compliance Evaluation Inspection form, from the
inspection that] conducted on March 17, 2010. The facility was found to be in Compliance with .
permit WQ0001990.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary Page 2) for
additional observations and comments. The assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett and Mr. Chris
Bortnick was greatly appreciated. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me,at (828)
296-4685.
Sincerely,
Beverly rice
Environmental Specialist
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AQUIFIt PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO)
2090 U.S,70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] One
Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthC al oli n a
Internet:www.ncwaterguality.orq
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WVVfP is located at
the end of the r?ad.
System Classi ications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WVVfP
Inspection Date: 03/17/2010 Entry Time: 11:30 AM Exit Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/17/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection included a review of the'09 Annual Report(AR) and a tour of the compost facility. TCLP and contract lab
data that were missing from the AR when submitted,was received during the inspection.
The facility appears to be operating according to permit conditions.
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
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Inspection Date: 03/17/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA :NE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing ■
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Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑ Cl ■
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ■ h
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■ Q
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ® ❑ ❑ ❑I
Are hauling records available? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ ❑ ❑ Q
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑'
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑i
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑I
Class A, all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
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Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0'10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
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Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/17/2010 Inspection Type:,Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0'10E6 CFU/dry gram n
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) Cl ❑ e
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) Cl Cl ■ 0
Temperature corrected n
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) 0 n ■ n
e. Time/Temp on: ■ Cl n n
Digester(MCRT) n
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization n
f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ n ■ n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ ■ Q
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion n
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) n
Alkaline Stabilization (Class B) In
Compost ■
Drying Beds Q
Other ■
Comment: Thickeners and centrifuge.
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Fecal samples are collected from three different points in the pile via front-end loader. TCLP/Residuals
samples-4 to 5 grabs from final product are composited for analysis.
Is sampling adequate? ■ n n n
Is sampling representative? ■ Cl ❑ El
Comment:
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Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: O8/26/05 E piration: 07/31/13 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Ex ' tion: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss VW TP
Inspection Date: 03/17/2010 Entry Time: 11:30 AM Exit Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone] !
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
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Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
.Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/17/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit:W00001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/17/2010. Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ Q] Q
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ 1 0
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ 0• n
Is a copy of`current permit on-site? IR ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? `5� liy ❑ ❑ U
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? 10 ❑ ❑ Q
a. TCLP analysis? 101) ❑ U
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ Do U
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ 4 Q
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ n 0
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ IX 0
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? (I ❑ Q
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Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ ,yy 0
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ 0 Q
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? Ck-e cam.. 100) Ak- ❑ ❑ Q
Are hauling records available? ❑ ❑ 0
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? W ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ Yd ❑
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA 'INE
a. Fecal coliform SM.9221 E(Class A or B) 0 ❑ ❑ 0
Class A, all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ❑
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ Ed ❑
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*1 OE6 CFU/dry gram ❑
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ ❑ U 0
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ P
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/17/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Temperature corrected n
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) n n 0 n
e. Time/Temp on: n n n n
Digester(MCRT) In
Compost R,
Class A lime stabilization n
f. Volatile Solids Calculations n n n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results n n n
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) n
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) In
Compost P
Drying Beds n
Other
Comment:Sampling ` f�N I 1bnc�tij 9v0'J
'S c' Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling: _ p,`I2 .
Is sampling adequate? rc �^�J /yyt �-��' y q N��S n n n
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Is sampling representative? K n O j A61( �L1 1 n n
Comment: ooC
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freemal
Governor Director Secretar
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AQUIFER PROTECTION f t� 9
May 20, 2009
Jeffrey Morse
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
-Htku7,, NC 2-8602-
(,a���S� z � SUBJECT: May 20, 2009
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Town of Valdese
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection that I conducted on May 20, 2009. The facility was found to be in Compliance with
permit WQ0001990.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
The assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett and Mr. Chris Bortnick was greatly appreciated. If you or
your staff has any:questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely, r,
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Greg Padgett, ORC
APS Central Files
APS Asheville Files NoRhcarolina
- ,Natitrn!!�
Trortlj cnrntinn_P-msion of Vt wtr Quality-Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Aquifer Protection Section - FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report �
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Town of Valdese l
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,VVVVTP is located at
the end of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
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Secondary ORC(s):
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On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
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Related Permits:
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NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss VVVVTP
Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
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Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector j
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection consisted of a review of the 2008 Annual Report, available first quarter monitoring data and a tour of the
facility. The facility appears to be operating according to permit conditions.
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:'Routine
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Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application ❑
Distribution and Marketing, ■
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Q ❑ ■ ❑
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Is a copy of current permit,on-site? ■ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ ❑ n 0
a. TCLP analysis? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ■
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ■ O
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
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Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ El ■ Q
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ■ U
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Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ ■ O
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? 0 ❑ ■ 0 ;
Do lab•sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
1
Are hauling records available? ■ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ Cl ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ E. ❑ .
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA .ME
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a. Fecal coliform SM-9221 E(Class A or B) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A, all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram O
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) n ❑ ■ El
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) 0 ❑ ■
Temperature corrected 0
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ Q ■
e. Time/Temp on: ■ ❑
Digester(MCRT) ri
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization 0
f. Volatile Solids Calculations Q ❑ ■ Q
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ 0 ■ C!
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion '■
Anaerobic Digestion
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) Q
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) 171
Compost ■
Drying Beds
Other
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Three grab samples are taken from different points in the pile,composited for fecals,TCLP and residuals.
Currently sampling every pile for fecal.
Is sampling adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ 0
Is sampling representative? ■ Q ❑
Comment:
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Compliance Inspection Report
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Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/10 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the r?ad.
System Class! !cations:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
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NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
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Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:[phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
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Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
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Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions E Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
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(See attachment summary)
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ix ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ❑ ❑ Q
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLPanalysis? No4 CSC-2 y �ay- 'G' 1 1 0i" k�r b ❑ ❑ ❑ o
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ 10 ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ V ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? RT ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? JOA ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ,❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free'of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ 14 ❑
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) 'P ❑ ❑ ❑
Vr
Class A, all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ❑
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ ❑ ❑
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ IR ❑
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 05/20/2009 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Temperature corrected n
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ n lr� n
e. Time/Temp on: n n n n
Digester(MCRT) n
Compost n
Class A lime stabilization n
f. Volatile Solids Calculations n n n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results n n n
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) n
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) n
Compost
Drying Beds n
Other n
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling: /�
Is sampling adequate? n n n
Is sampling representative? o n n n
Comment:
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�QG Michael'F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
Q N, ^1_�� a� ou, � 1 Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
Aquifer Protection
amber 1, 2007
Mr. Jeffrey V. Morse
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
Subject: Additional Information Request
2006 Annual Report
Town of Valdese
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Permit No.WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
The Asheville regional office has completed a review of your 2006 Annual Report. The report indicates that the sample
collected on 12/8/06 exceeded the Ceiling Concentration limit for Selenium and a second sample was collected in
January. The average of the two results showed compliance. Please indicate the procedure used to verify that the same
batch of compost was sampled on the two separate occasions.
Please submit the requested information to:
NCDENR
DWQ-Aquifer Protection
2090 U.S. 70 Hwy.
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Attn: Beverly Price
If you should have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at(828)296-4685.
Sincerely,
-611�Vd P"-�
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Cc: Greg Padgett, ORC WWTP
Noe Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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LAKE RHODHISS WWTP
2100 Lake Rhodhiss
P.O. Box 339
Valdese, N.C. 28690
(828)879—2131
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November 1, 2007
Bev Price
NCDWQ-ARO
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
RE: Information Update 2006 Biosolids Report
Ms. Price
Per your request regarding Selenium testing performed in December
2006, the averaged results were from the same compost pile. The time lapse
between the original test and re-sampling is due to the "turn-around" time of our
contract laboratory (Blue Ridge Labs), which typically performs around 30 days.
When we became aware of the violation, another sample was submitted for
analysis. The pile in question remained at our facility, undistributed, until
secondary results were obtained, evaluated and ensured that the pile conformed
to regulatory standards prior to distribution.
If there are further questions or concerns, please contact me at the above
number.
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Regards,
Christopher J. Bortnick
Laboratory Director
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CC: Greg Padgett

OF wArF9 Michael F.Easley,Governor
O� pr William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
� j CFO North Carolina Depar,�,i.a of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H.Sullins, Director
Division of W r ate Quality
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AQUIFER PROTECTION
April 10, 2008
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Mr. Jeffrey Morse
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
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SUBJECT: April 3, 2008
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Valdese
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
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Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on April 3, 2008. Ed Williams of the Asheville Regional Office conducted
the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found to be in Compliance with Permit
WQ0001990.
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A review of the 2007 Annual Report was conducted prior to this inspection. The report, failed
to include the Time/Temp data. Please submit this info within 10 days of receipt of this letter to
Ed Hardee, DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION, ''ILAND
APPLICATION UNIT, 1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-
1636.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary page I2) for
additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me
at [phone].
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Sincerely,
Ed Williams
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Greg Padgett, WWTP ORC
APS Central Files Northcarolina
,—APS Asheville'Files Aatura!!tf
North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service I-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/10 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program j
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690 1
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the r ad.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Greg A Padgett Certification:22754' Phone:[phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
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On-Site Representative(s):
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of-Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 04/03/2008 Entry Time: 01:00 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s): . j
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
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Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
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Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 04/03/2008 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection included a data review, tour of the facility and review of the 2007 Annual Report. The facility appeared to
be well maintained and records were in order. The compost is stored on a concrete pad which drains back to the head of
the WWTP.
You failed to include the Time/Temp data in the Annual Report. Please submit a copy of the the data to Ed Hardee,
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY,AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION, LAND APPLICATION UNIT, 1636 MAIL SERVICE
CENTER, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 04/03/2008 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
b. . pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class A) ❑ ❑ ■
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ ■ n
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be.<3MPN/4 gram day) Q ❑ ■ 11
e. Time/Temp on: ■ ❑
Digester(MCRT) ❑
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization ❑
f. Volatile Solids Calculations Q ❑ ■ ❑
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ ■ n
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion rl
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) ❑
Alkaline Stabilization (Class B)
Compost ■
Drying Beds
Other
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Front-end loader is used to scoop out grab samples from the compost pile. These grab samples are
composted for analysis.
Is sampling adequate? ■ 1) ❑ 0
Is sampling representative? ■ ❑
Comment:
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 04/03/2008 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application
Distribution and Marketing IN
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? n n ■
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ n ■
Are there any GW quality violations? n ❑ ■ n
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? n n ■ n
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ ❑ ❑ rl
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ ❑ n n
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ n
a. TCLP analysis? ■ n n n
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? n n ■ n
Are PAN balances being maintained? n n ■ n
Are PAN balances within permit limits? n Q ■ Cl
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■
El
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? n n ■
Are there pH records for the land application site? n ❑ ■
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? n n ■ n
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ■
Are hauling records available? ■ n n n
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ n n n
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ n n n
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? El O ■
El
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ n n n
Class A, all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram n
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ D ■ ❑
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O�0F RQG Michael F.Easley,Governor
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p William G.Ross it.,Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(� 'C Colleen H.Sullins,Director
Divislion of Water Quality
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October 16, 2007 OCT
2007
[Asheville Regg11'onal OfficeCERTIFIED MAILinfer Protection
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 3450 0002 70641229
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Mr. Greg A. Padgett
1205 Wisteria Drive
Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Subject: Show Cause Meeting
Lake Rhodhiss WWTP;Valdese
NPDES Permit No. NCO041696
Burke County
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Dear Mr. Padgett:
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This letter is to notify you the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is
requesting you attend a show cause meeting concerning the operation; maintenance, record
keeping and Sludge management for the Lake Rhodhiss WWTP, Valdese, National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit number NCO041696 located in Burke County.
It has come to staff attention in the Asheville Regional Office that concerns were noted
regarding data reported on Lake Rhodhiss WWTP, Valdese, NPDES Permit monthly discharge
monitoring reports, and observations made during a recent complaint investigation conducted on
September 7, 2007. You are listed as the Operator. in Responsible Charge for this facility.
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You are requested to bring all information necessary to explain operation, maintenance,
reporting, and sludge management for the Lake Rhodhiss WWTP, Valdese, for the past two (2)
years in accordance with NCAC T15A 02B .0506 (c) (3). This is to include all Logs, Process Control
Bench sheets, Logs of Operator rounds, solids wasting data and any other information you feel
important regarding the operation and maintenance of the facility.
NorthCarolina
lValurallil
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone] Customer-Service
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX [phone] 1-877-623-6748
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Mr. Padgett
October 16, 2007
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This Show Cause Meeting will be held in the conference room at Mooresville Regional Office
located at 610 East Center Avenue, suite 301 in Mooresville, N.C. at 10:00 AM on November 1,
2007. Based on the information provided at this meeting a decision will be made as whether or not
to refer this issue to the Chairman of the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commission for further action.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Donald R. Price at
828/296-4500.
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Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards
Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection
Division of Water Quality
xc: Jerry Rimmer, Technical Assistance & Certification Unit Supervisor
Don Price
Keith Hayne'
Landon Davidson
�Bev�-Price—�-
Rob Krebs, Mooresville Regional Office

�OF W A7- RQ �i Michael F.Easley,Governor
�O 6 VILE C� William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Vj ort Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 Alan W.Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
AQUIFER PROTECTION
February 23, 2007
Mr. Jeffrey Morse
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
SUBJECT: February 15, 2007
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Town of Valdese
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please 'find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on February 15, 2007. Bevrly Price and Ed Williams of the Asheville
Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found to be
in Compliance with.permit WQ0001990.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary page 2) for
additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Greg Padgett, WWTP ORC
APS Central Files
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Non hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/10 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel Street,right on Lovelddy Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve,WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
Primary ORC: Greg A Padgett Certification:22754 Phone: [phone]
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24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Entry Time: 01:00 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Beverly Price Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment 0 Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection included a tour of the facilities and a data review. An in-depth review of the 2006 laboratory results will be
conducted when the Annual Report is received in the regional office. The compost is stored on a concrete pad which
drains back to the head of the WWTP.
It is recommended that an inslulating blanket of Class A product be used to cover the active compost piles to ensure that
all particles in the pile reach the required temperatures (see"White House Manual' Chapter 7 section 7.2)
The facility appears to be operating according to permit conditions with no discharge to surface waters.
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
TyP3e Yes No NA NE
Land Application n
Distribution and Marketing ■
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? Cl ❑ ■ ❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ Q ❑ n
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ Cl Cl ❑
a. TCLP analysis? ■ ❑ ❑
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ n ■ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ ■
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■ 0
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ n ■ ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? n n ■ n
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? ■ ❑ ❑ D
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ Cl ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0'10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0"10E6 CFU/dry gram n
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) fl fl ■
C. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class B) ❑ Cl ■ n
Temperature corrected n
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) n n ■ n
e. Time/Temp on: ■ n n n
Digester(MCRT) n
Compost ■
Class A lime stabilization n
f. Volatile Solids Calculations n Cl ■ n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results n n ■ n
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion n
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) n
Alkaline Stabilization (Class B) n
Compost ■
Drying Beds n
Other n
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Front-end loader is used to scoop out grab samples from the compost pile. Three grab samples are
compositied for analysis..
Is sampling adequate? ■ n
Is sampling representative? ■ n ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/10 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility: sk
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel to Right on Lovelady to left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve to end.
Primary ORC: Greg A Padgett Certification:22754 Phone:[phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Entry Time: 01:00 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Record Keeping Treatment Sampling.
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Record Keeping Yes No NA I�NE
Is GW monitoring,being conducted, if required? ❑ ❑ 9 n
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Are GW samples from aII,MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ b
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ B ❑
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Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ 6 ❑
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Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? 6 ❑ ❑ 01
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ❑ ❑ ❑II
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#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑',
Has application-occurred during-Seasonal Restriction window? ., ❑ � 0 1
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Pathogen and Vector Attraction �, t7;4 464 rloe �4 _ � Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) 7 Ceine o�P•- w ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram
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Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ONO Il
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Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
b. pH'records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ ❑ a ❑
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ ® ❑
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/15/2007 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Temperature corrected n
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) n n n
e. Time/Temp�on: ❑ n n
Digester(MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations n n fg n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results n n � n
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion n
Anaerobic Digestion n
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A)
n
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) n
Compost
Drying Beds n
Other n
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
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Is sampling representative? IN n n n
Comment:
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/10 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
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Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel to Right on Lovelady to left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve to end.
Primary ORC: Greg A Padgett Certification:22754 Phone:[phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
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Inspection Date: 02/28/2006 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 1 0-AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:[phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
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Inspection Date: 02/28/2006 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑ ❑ •❑
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ 9 ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ A ❑
Is a copy of current permit on-site? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? -204 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? M ❑ ❑ ❑
a. TCLP analysis? ❑ ❑ ❑
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there pH records for the land application site? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ❑ ❑ a ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? W ❑ ❑ ❑
Are hauling records available? ® ❑ Cl ❑
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or-B) go ❑ ❑ ❑
Class A, all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram rest'As h"k F.7J
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ @9 ❑
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑ . i
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ ❑ ❑
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit:WQ0001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/28/2006 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ n Iki1 n
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester(MCRT)
n
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Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ ❑ 11
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ 0
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
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Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A)
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B)
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Drying Beds
Other ri
Comment:
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TOWN OF VALDESE WWTP
LAXE RHODIISS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLAIT {
2100 Lake Rhodhiss Drive
P.O.Box 339 l
Valdese,IBC 28690 i
(828)879-23351 .
For further technical guidance contact the.
Burke County Agricultural Extension Service Agent
n [phone] 1
or the Agricultural Extension Service Agent from your county
THE COIPOSTE TG PROCESS
The"method of composting used at the Lake Rhodhiss WWTP (owned by the
Town of Valdese)is the Aerated Static Pile Method. Sewage sludge is dewatered to 151
to 20%solids,mixed with a bulking agent(wood chips or shredded bark), and aerated for
21 days. The aeration accelerates the natural decomposition of the sludge and wood
material. Conditions are maintained in such a way as to assure that all parts of the
a compost pile reach a minimum of 13-1 degrees Fahrenheit for at least three consecutive
days. This temperature has been determined to kill virtually all harmful bacteria and othe
pathogenic organisms. The final product is a rich, black,humus-like material. This
compost product has value as a soil conditioner and as a low-grade fertilizer.
The Aerated Static Pile Method of composting is approved by the EPA as an
affective method of sludge stabilization and pathogen reduction. The Town of Valdese
operates the composting under PERNM NO.WQ 0001990 issued by the North
Carolina Environmental Management Commission.

COMPOS-i
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WHAT IS IT? IIOWISIT FRODUCED?
M(HATCANITROF WHAT.CAN I USE IT FOR?
nat is'Co ost? How is convostproduced9
Compost,is the product resulting from the controlled Compost is produced through the activity of aerobic
biological decomposition of organic material that has (oxygen requiring)microorganisms.These microbes
been sanitized through the generation of heat and require oxygen,moisture and food in order to grow and
stabilized to the point that it is beneficial to plant multiply.When these resources are maintained at
growth.Compost beats little physical resemblance to the optimal levels,the natural decomposition process is
raw material from which it originated Compost is an greatly accelerated The microbes generate heat,water
organic matter source that has the unique ability to vapor,and carbon dioxide as they transform raw
improve the.chemical,physical,and biological materials into a stable soil conditioner.Active
characteristics of soils or growing media It contains composting is typically characterized by a high-
plant nutrients but is typically not characterized as a temperature phase,that sanitizes the product and allows
. a high rate of decomposition,followed by a lower,
temperature phase that allows for the product to stabilize
While still at a lower rate;.
modified from:The U.S. Composting Council's(USCQ Field Guide to Compost Use
Benef&of Compost Use Co ostA Il!cawns
• Improves the soil structure,porosity,and bulk Soil Incorporant
density—creating a better plant root environment Turf Establishment
• Increases moisture infiltration and permeability of Garden Bed Preparation
heavy soils—improving drainage and reducing Crop Production
erosion and runoff Reclamation 1 Remediation
• Improves moisture holding capacity of light soils— Nursery Production
reducing water loss and nutrient leaching Roadside Vegetation
• Improves and stabilizes soil pH a Growing Media Component
• Improves cation exchange capacity(CEC)of soils— ContainedPotting
improving their ability to hold nutrients for plant landscape(e.g.,rooftop,raised
use per)
• Supplies a variety of macro and micro nutrients Bacldill Mixes(tree and shrub
• Supplies significant quantities of organic matter planting)
• Supplies beneficial microorganisms to the soil— Golf Course(e.g.,tee,green,divot
improving nutrient uptake and suppressing certain mixes)
soil-borne diseases Manufactured Topsoil
• Can bind and degrade specific pollutants ® Surface.Applied
Garden Bed Mulch
Crop Production Mulch
Y N Erosion Control Media
Turf To in
For more-information on composting or compost use, contact the US Composting Council,or check
out it's ve&site at wives compostingcoundL org

�OF W ATF9Q r, Michael F.Easley,Governor
\ FILE COP p William G.Ross Jr.;Secretary
O (� North Carolina De artment of Environment and Natural Resources
} [ Alan W.Klimek,P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
AQUIFER PROTECTION
March 6, 2006
Mr. Jeffrey Morse
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
SUBJECT: February 28, 2006 Compliance
Evaluation Inspection
Town of Valdese
Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
Permit No: WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection
conducted on February 28, 2006, The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Beverly
Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
WQ0001990. The inspection was conducted with the assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett.
The inspection included a tour of the facility and a records review. The facility was well maintained.
Mr. Padgett indicated that the local fire department and the Forest Service have been notified of the
burning compost pile. The pile should be closely monitored. The compost information sheet given to
the public should include items b.,c.,d. & e. from Permit Condition 11.8. (Operation and Maintenance
Requirements).
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report and summary for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at [phone].
Si��n??cerely,
,;Y�) k�
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Greg A Padgett, ORC Town of Valdese WWTP
APS Central Files
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compl lance"Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 08/26/05 Expiration: 07/31/10 Owner: Town.of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
Region: Asheville"
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
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From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel to Right on Lovelady to left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve to end.
Primary ORC: Greg A Padgett Certification:22754 Phone:[phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Inspection Date: 02/28/2006 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:[phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503)
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
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(See attachment summary)
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Permit:W00001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/28/2006 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection included a tour of the facility and a records review.
The facility was well maintained.
The records appeared to be accurate. An in-depth review of the 2005 Annual Report will follow.
Any compost material that does not meet the time/temperature or analytical requirements is flagged and reprocessed.
Reprocessed material is noted in the Annual Report.
A large pile of compost has been burning slowly for approximately one month. The local fire department and the Forest
Service have been notified. The pile is monitored daily.
Record keeping issue: The information sheet given to the public should include items b. c. d. &e. from Permit Condition
11.8.Operation and Maintenance Requirements.
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Inspection Date: 02/28/2006 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Land Application n
Distribution and Marketing ■ j
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required? ❑ n ■ n
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? n ❑ 4 ❑
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Are there any GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ j
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ■ n
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Is a copy of current permit on-site? ■ ❑
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ Cl n ❑
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ 110 0
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a. TCLP analysis? ■ ❑ ❑ n
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b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? n n ■ n
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Are PAN balances being maintained? ❑ ■ n
Are PAN balances within permit limits? ❑ n ■.
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Has land application equipment been calibrated? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ❑ n ■,
Are there pH records for the land application site? n n ■j ❑
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? fl n ■
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Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? ■
Are hauling records available? n C1 n
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Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ n n
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#Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ n ❑ n
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? n ❑ ■ n
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NAI NE
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a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ n ❑ fl
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Class A, all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram ■
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Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
n
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) ❑ ❑ ■ in
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Permit:W00001990 Owner-Facility:Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 02/28/2006 Inspection Type;Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A) Cl ❑ N
C. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) Cl 11 0
Temperature corrected n
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) fl ❑ fl
e. Time/Temp on: ❑ ❑ n
Digester(MCRT)
n
Compost
Cl
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids-Calculations ❑ n
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results fl
Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply.
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion 171
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A)
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B)
Compost
Drying Beds ❑
Other L
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Temperature is collected at 6 points in the pile-front,middle and end of pile. Temperature probe is
calibrated. Samples are colllected from three places in the pile using a front-end loader or backhoe and then
composited for fecal coliform, nutrient and metals analysis.
Is sampling adequate? Cl ❑ n
Is sampling representative?
Comment:
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O�O 9pG Michael F.Easley,Governor
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William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
r✓ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'C Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
Aquifer Protection
August 22, 2005
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Mr. Jeffrey V. Morse
Town of Valdese .
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
Subject: Letter of Comment
2004 Annual Report
Town of Valdese
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Permit No.WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
The Asheville regional office has completed a review of your 2004 Annual Report. The report indicates you have chosen
Alternative 5, PFRP Compost as the method to meet the Pathogen Reduction requirements and Option 5 to;satisfy the
Vector Attraction Reduction requirements. The EPA guidance document Control of Pathogens and Vector Attraction in
Sewage Sludge states that to be considered a PFRP under Part 503, the composting operation must meet certain
operating conditions: for aerated static pile, the temperature of the sewage sludge must be maintained at 55° C or higher
for three consecutive days. The Option 5 requires aerobic treatment of the sewage sludge for at least 14 consecutive
days at over40°C with an average temperature of over45° C. According to your report the temperatures are not
recorded on weekends and therefore would not be considered consecutive. You should begin recording temperatures on
Saturday and Sunday.
Additionally, you have indicated that when compost piles do not meet Pathogen/Vector Attraction Reduction requirements,
the pile is taken apart, another pile is built and the process is started over again. It is recommended that a note indicating
non-compliant piles be included on the time/temperature log.
If you should have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at(828)296-4685.
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Cc: Greg Padgett, ORC WWTP
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N hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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O�C vv n C9QG Michael F.Easley,Governor
William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
r North Carouna Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Q Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
Aquifer Protection Section
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April 13, 2005 �s
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Mr. Jeffrey V. Morse '
Town of Valdese
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: Compliant
Town of Valdese
Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals
Permit No.WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse:
On March 23, 2005 1 conducted a routine Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Class A'
Wastewater Residual facilities serving the Town of Valdese. The inspection was conducted with the
assistance of Mr. Greg Padgett and Mr. Chris Bortnik.
The inspection included a tour of the facility and a review of the records. The facility was well
maintained. All records appeared to be in order. The facility is currently operating under an expired
permit. Application for renewal has been made and the permit is in draft status.
A copy of the report is enclosed. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at 828-
296-4500.
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
Cc: Greg Padgett, ORC Town of Valdese Distribution of Residual Solids Program Post Office Box 339
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
Aquifer Protection Section Central Files
A_quif_er ProtectionaS.ecfio- Asfiev_iU_emFiles .
None hCarolina
�atura!!y.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone[phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001990 Effective: 06/11/99 Expiration: 05/31/04 Owner: Town of Valdese
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted
Residuals Program
County: Burke PO Box 339
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Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Jeffery V Morse Phone: [phone] Ext.
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Directions to Facility:
From downtown Valdese,take 70E to left on Laurel to Right on Lovelady to left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve to end..
Primary ORC: Greg A Padgett Certification: 22754 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
Christopher John Bortnick Certification: 29081 Phone: [phone]
On-Site Representative(s):
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Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/23/2005 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 09:50 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone],
Secondary Inspector(s) Ext.4655
Phone:
Phone:
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503) j
Facility Status: ■ Compliant O Not Compliant
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Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Sampling
■ Pathogen and Vector
Attraction
Inspection Summary:
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The inspection consisted of a tour of the composting facilities and a records review. The final product is stored in a'covered area.
Any leachate is returned to the head of the plant for retreatment. The composting area was very well maintained. All equipment
appeared to be operational. All records appeared to be in order.
Permit renewal has been requested for this facility. The permit is in draft status.
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Permit: WQ0001990 owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/23/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Distribution and Marketing
Yes No NA NE
Record oreorrd Keeping
Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required?
Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? ❑ O E, O
Are there any GW quality violations? O 0
11
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ 0
11
Is a copy of current permit on-site? O O O
Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? El O 0
Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? 0 O
a. TCLP analysis? 13. 0
El 1:1
b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)?
Are PAN balances being maintained? El O N
13
Are PAN balances within permit limits? O ❑ N 0
Has land application equipment been calibrated? E
Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization?
Are there pH records for the land application site? 0 El N
11
Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place?
Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary?
Are hauling records available? O O E O
Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? 13
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑
Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? ❑ ❑ O
Comment:TCLP sample will be collected and analyzed later in 2005.
Pathoaen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B)
Class A,all test must be<1000 MPN/dry gram
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0`10E6 CFU/dry gram
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) El El 0
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0"10E6 CFU/dry gram
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class A)
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B)
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) El0
13
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester(MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations O ❑ 0 0.
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ 0
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Comment:
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Permit: W00001990 Owner-Facility: Town of Valdese
Inspection Date: 03/23/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion ❑
Anaerobic Digestion ❑
Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) ❑
Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) ❑
Compost
Drying Beds ❑
Other ❑
Comment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:Three scoops of composted material are taken randomly from the pile for analysis of metals and
fecal coliform bacteria. Samples are collected using a front-end loader. Metals are collected quarterly and fecal samples
are collected twice per month.
Is sampling adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sampling representative? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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07/23/03
,aitumber Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
Non-discharge In review Renewal
Permit Type Version Permit Classification
Distribution of Residual Solids (503) Individual
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
duane.leith Jeffrey Morse
PO Box 339
Permitted Flow
Valdese NC 28690
Facility
t Major/Minor Regioncdesye TwAuW s
Minor Asheville
Location Address County
PO Box 339 Burke
Valdese NC 28690 Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name Owner Type
Town of Valdese Government-Municipal
Owner Affiliation
Jeffrey Morse
121 Faet Street
Valdese NC 28690
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
06/11/89 07/22/03
Regulated Activities Requested Received Events
Domestic,other RO staff report received'
Wastewater treatment and disposal RO staff report requested
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Groundwater comments requested
Groundwater comments received
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin
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NON—DISCHARGE REGIONAL W fi- kVUALITY ., c
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Date: fz
County:,6urzKe
To: N - isge Permitting Unit Permittee: TawA)
NDPU Reviewer: v sae �Ce%>�, Application No.: W OOa 1 q
Regional Login No: P /e u Se SEA ftrrRe-H61) 2-
GENERAL INFORMATION ope S vM e- -the <e
I.- This application is(check all that apply): ❑New ®Renewal d -m' `P- k--rowN Or- V4' LDC-s
❑Minor Modification❑Major Modification
"Pe - �
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❑ Surface Irrigation❑Reuse ❑ Recycle ❑High Rate Infiltration❑ Evaporation/Infiltration Lagoon 5
❑Land Application of Residuals ❑Attachment B included as appropriate ❑503 regulated ❑503 exempt
Distribution of Residuals ❑ Surface Disposal nat`/ic'iZ
2. Was a site visit conducted in order to prepare this report? Yes or❑No. J(�
a. Date of site visit:
b. Person contacted and contact information: 4CkP,15 ,Q 97W'C X
c. Site visit conducted by: JTWa-r
d. Inspection Report Attached: ❑Yes or X No.
3. Is the following information entered into the BIMS record for this application correct?
Yes or ❑ No. If no, please complete the following or indicate that it is correct on the current
application.
For Treatment Facilities: /
a. Location: E'ivb of LA-•AF Z(i d�i�i'ss
b. Driving Directions: rr-Ro m VT- 1144P45 Se 7'0 ,5_
0V Love ladec� 7� 40'('4 onU 4A- ej_ �iod1hiss Pie � CW12.
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number: L)Re-,tLz L 2 S6-
d. Latitude:3S 1/ Longitude: :Y/ 32- ZS
e. Regulated Activities/Type of Wastes (e.g., subdivision, food processing,municipal wastewater):
M,uw(c"T*L ww-rp
For Disposal Sites:
(If multiple sites either indicate which sites the information applies to, copy and paste a new section
into the document for each site, or attach additional pages for each site)
a. Location(s): t e f 05S Yr0 c�vc7L ��iG/� C!�SZ 2�b v�E�
b. Driving Directions: ,✓1V
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number: itll+
d. Latitude: Longitude:
FORM:NDSRR 03/02 1

NON-DISCHAARGE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
NEWAND MAJOR MODIFICATIONAPPLICATIONS this section not needed o renewal or
minor modifications, skip to next section)
DESCRIPTION OF WASTE(S)AND FACILITIES
1. Please attach completed rating sheet. Facility Classification:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system?
❑Yes ❑No ❑N/A. If no,please explain:
3. Are the new site conditions (soils, topography, etc) consistent with what was reported by the soil
scientist and/or Professional Engineer? ❑Yes ❑No ❑.N/A. If no,please explain:
4. Is the proposed residuals management plan for the adequate and/or acceptable to the Division.
❑Yes 0 No ❑N/A. If no,please explain:
5. Are the proposed application rates for new sites(hydraulic or nutrient) acceptable?
❑Yes ❑No ❑N/A. If no,please explain:
6. Are the new treatment facilities or any new disposal sites located in a 100-year floodplain?
❑Yes ❑No ❑ N/A. If yes, please attach a map showing areas of 100-year floodplain and please
explain and recommend any mitigative measures/special conditions in Part IV:
7. Are there any buffer conflicts (new treatment facilities or new disposal sites)? ❑ Yes or ❑No. If
yes, please attach a map showing conflict areas or attach any new maps you have received from the
applicant to be incorporated into the permit:
FORM:NDSRR 03/02 2

NON-DISCHARGE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS(use previous section for new or Maior
modification systems)
DESCRIPTION OF WASTES)AND FACILITIES
1. Are there an appropriately certified ORCs for the facilities? es or❑No.
Operator in Charge: V�'g'jiZificate#: a10e/
Back-Operator in Charge: Certificate#:
2. Is the design, maintenance and operation (e.g. adequate aeration, sludge wasting, sludge storage,
efflue
nt storage, etc) of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system?
or❑No. If no,please explain:
3. Are the site conditions (soils, topography, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately assimilating
the waste? [ Yes or❑No. If no,please explain:
4. Is the residuals management plan for the facility adequate and/or acceptable to the Division?
[4Yes or❑No. If no,please explain:
5. Are the existing application rates (hydraulic or nutrient) still acceptable?k Yes or ❑ No. If no,
please explain:
6. Are there any buffer conflicts (treatment facilities or disposal sites)? ❑ Yes or oNo. If yes, please
attach a map showing conflict areas or attach any new maps you have received from the applicant to
be incorporated into the permit:
7. Is the type and/or volume of waste(s) as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or ❑ No. If
no,please explain: _
8. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or ❑ No. If no,
please explain:
9. Has a review of all self monitoring data been conducted? Yes or ❑ No. Please summarize any
findings resulting from this review: ®N�" D� Y' t� �,¢s/u2C-"S -d " & f �"i -.r
�3 MrI , ��/jaAee A V.1�67s
10. Check all that apply: ❑No compliance issues; [ Notice(s) of violation within the last permit cycle;
toe wp -"�leigAeles o6-5,C 42?rb /.►) W 5 u 6 d v'
❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under SOC; ❑ Currently under JOC; ❑ Currently
under moratorium. If any items checked, please explain and attach any documents that may help
clarify answer/comments (such as NOV,NOD etc): _
11. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit, SOC, JOC, etc. been complied with?
VYes or❑No. If no,please explain: —
12. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this
permit? ❑ Yes or 0 No: If yes,please explain:
FORM:NDSRR 03/02 3

{ NON-DISCHARGE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
E VAL UA TION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide any additional narrative regarding your review of the application.:
2. List any items that you would like NDPU to obtain through an additional information request. Make
sure that you provide a reason for each item:
Item Reason
F_
3. List specific Permit conditions that you recommend to be removed from the permit when issued.
Make sure that you provide a reason for each condition:
Condition Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules that you recommend to be included in the
permit when issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each special condition:
Condition Reason
IV
5. Recommendation: ❑Hold,pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office;
❑Hold,pending review of draft permit by regional office; [�Issue; ❑Deny. If deny,please state
reasons:
6. Signature of report preparers QW2V',a
Signature of WQS regional superviso
Date: /a_5
FORM NIIDSRR 03/02 4

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NON-DISCHARGE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
FORM:NDSRR 03/02 5

�OF�N TF�P
Michael F.Easley
�O G1 Governor
c 1 r William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
>_ Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D,Acting Director
Divisiori of Water Quality
September 5, 2001
Mr.Jeffrey V. Morse
Town of ValdeseSEP M 200!
PO Box 339 ,
Valdese,North Carolina 28690 _
qr•�rit�f r ,
Subject: Additional InformatiorRequest
2000 Annual Report
WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Mr.Morse:
The Non-Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Division of Water Quality has completed a
preliminary review of your 2000 Annual Report. The following information is required to complete the final
review:
• Please provide the name of residuals' recipient, volume received,and intended use.
Please submit the requested additional information in writing within 10 days of receipt of this letter to the
following address:
Non Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality,NC DENR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleiah.NC 27699-1617
If you have any further questions,please contact me at(919) 733-5083, ext. 581.
Sincerely,
Daryl Merritt
Environmental Specialist I
Cc: Non Discharge Compliance and Enforcement
Kevin Barnett,ARO
Central Files
t4CDEPiRk
Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone]

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State of North Carolina i
Department of Environment . f
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
EL
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Michael F. Easley, Governor NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
WAFER QUALITY SECTION
April 5, 2001
Mr. Jeffrey V. Morse
Town Manager of Valdese .
Post Office Box 339
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
Subject: NOTICE OF •VIOLATION
Sludge Handling
WQ0001990
Town of Valdese
Burke County
Dear Mr. Morse :
Review of Valdese ' s Annual Residuals Report revealed several
failures to meet requirements in. the Town.' s Non-Discharge Permit
Number WQ0001990 . The Town* of Valdese did not maintain sludge at
prescribed conditions on the following occasions :
Pad Number Date Composting Began
3A 11/19/99
9A 01/10/00
7A 03/27/00
9A 04/14/00
3B 05/25/00
4A 05/30/00
6B 06/15/00
6B 09/08/00
9A 09/27/00
lA 10/18/00
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Jeffrey V. Morse
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April 5, 2001
As discussed with Mr. Alan Abee by telephone on this date,
please insure that the Town of Valdese collects sufficient
temperature data to insure that all portions of aerated sludge
piles comply with composting requirements . Mr . Abee. stated -that
the would review the Town'.s sampling and data handling procedures
for sludge . Helpful discussions of various sludge processing
operations can be found in the Environmental Protection Agency' s
publication number EPA/625/R-92/013, CONTROL OF PATHOGENS AND
VECTOR ATTRACTION IN SEWAGE SLUDGE .
Your attention to this matter is appreciated. Please call
Jim Reid at .telephone number 828-251-6208 if there are questions .
Sincerely,
r
orrest R. Westall
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
xc: Burke County Health Department
Alan Abee, Town of Valdese

North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources •
Water Quality
Michael F.Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens,Director NCDENR .-
January 24,2001
JEFFREY V.MORSE f Anh
CIAO
TOWN OF VALDESE-A SLUDGE/COMPOS ZOO/
P.O.BOX 339
VALDESE,NC 28690
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Subject: Distribution and Marketing
Certification Form
WQ0001990
BURKE County
Dear JEFFREY V.MORSE:
Please find enclosed a copy of the Annual Distribution and Marketing/Surface
Disposal Certification and Summary Form. This is the correct form that should be
completed for your annual report due March 1, 2001'for all 2000 residuals activity.
Please disregard the original certification form (Annual Land Application Certification
Form) that was sent to you on January 12, 2001.
If you have any questions,please contact me at(919) 733-5083, ext.529.
Sincerely, /,J.--
Brian L.Wrenn
Environmental Specialist III
Cc: ARO Regional gffce
Non Discharge omp fiance and Enforcement
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone:919—733-5083 \ FAX:919—733-0059 \ Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us/ENR/
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