HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0003719_Survey_19990930DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
SURVEY OF NPDES PERMITTED FACILITIES
PLEASE RETURN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 15,1999
RCEINED
Hi i 0 1 1999
FAYETTEVILLE.
FACILITY ADDRESS: Monsanto, P.O. Box 2307, Fayetteville, NC 28302
PHONE NUMBER:
(910) 433-4237 FAX: (910) 435-3393
1. What method of composite carnp!ing is ;or it facility. [ X ]
currently utilizing? [ - ]
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w. Conm. c; s
b. Constant time / variable volume
c. . Variable time / constant volume.
d. Corstant time / constant volume
Please be aware that constant time / constant volume composting must meet thecriteria outlined in
the code.
In addition to the above requested information, please describe your quality control / quality assurance techniques
that are utilized in sampling. Please include the following:
2. What type of sample container is used: plastic, glass or metal for composite sampling?
Glass
3. What procedures are used to clean the composite sample container?
It is washed with a long handled hard plastic bristle brush using a little
antibacterial soap and warm water.
4. What cleaning agents are used in the cleaning of the composite sample container?
Antibacterial soap and warm bacteria.
5. How often is the composite sampler tubing cleaned and / or replaced?
Twice a month
6. What type of sampling device is used for grab sampling?
Long handled stainless steel bottle holder (bottle fits into holder, ,sample
is not exposed to bottle holder).
7. . Is the grab sampling device kept outside?
It is kept in Waste Treatment truck.
How is the grab sampling device cleaned?
With a hard bristle brush and warm water
9. What cleaning agents are used in the cleaning of the grab sampling device?
Antibacterial soap
10. Please describe the effluent sampling point.
Effluent sample is taken by an ISCO Composit Sampler through a strainer and
hose leading from the sampler to the Parshall Flume.
A few other questions related to what type of process control analyses are performed at your facility are also included
in this survey:
11. Does your facility analyze the following parameters?
Parameters Analyzed
How Often
Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids
Daily
Food / Mass Ratio
Daily
SludgeAge___
Daily
Settleable Solids
Daily
12. Does your facility have Inflow / Infiltration (1/1) problems within the sewer system which flows to the
wastewater treatment facility? [ ] Yes [ X] No
1f you answer YES to the above question, would you consider it to be : [ J Minor
] Moderate
--[ --] Severe
If the I 1 I problems are moderate or severe, what are the plans or what is being implemented to eliminate
this from your system?- -
13. Do youhave access to the INTERNET at your facility and if so, what is your facility's INTERNET address?
hope.a.walters@monsanto.com
Survey Completed By: Date: q / 30/ q