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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0006984_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210208ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mr. Everette Owens, Plant Manager South Fork Industries 100 W. Pine St. Maiden, NC 28203 Dear Mr. Owens: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 9, 2021 Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection Inspection South Fork Industries Permit No.: WQ0006984 Land Application of Residuals (503 Exempt) Catawba County Enclosed, you will find the report for the compliance inspection conducted on January 15, 2021, for the South Fork Industries Residuals Land Application (LA) program. The MRO appreciates the assistance of Mr. Donald Burkey for his time and assistance during this visit. In accordance with Section II, Performance Standards and Section III, Operation and Maintenance Requirements of your permit, the program shall be properly operated and maintained at all times. This would include maintenance to structures such as the lagoon berms. By March 1, 2021, please present a plan with a timeline to address the two large erosion features present on the lagoon berm walls. Should you have further questions or concerns regarding the report, please contact Edward Watson at 704-235-2198 or edward.watson@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: A4..141.44, H P44.t F161 FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment: Compliance Inspection Report CC: Laserfiche file Donald Burkey, ORC, South Fork Industries (via email) NORTHDE fl.pabn.nt m Environrrtentai duality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704,663.1699 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0006984 Effective: 04/17/18 Expiration: 03/31/23 Owner : South Fork Industries Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: South Fork Industries RLAP County: Catawba 100 W Pine St Region: Mooresville Maiden NC 28650 Contact Person: Fred Poovey Title: President Phone: 704-732-6946 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: LA, Primary ORC: Robert Michael Cox Certification: 13191 Phone: 704-718-2804 Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Donald A Burkey 704-736-8960 Related Permits: NC0006190 South Fork Industries Inc - South Fork Industries - Maiden Plant Inspection Date: 01/15/2021 Entry Time 01:30PM Exit Time: 04:OOPM Primary Inspector: Edward Watson Phone: Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Land Application of Residual Solids (503) Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment II Pathogen and Vector Attraction Storage (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0006984 Owner - Facility: South Fork Industries Inc Inspection Date: 01/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On January 15, 2021, MRO staff conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection for permit# WQ0006984 at South Fork Industries in Maiden, NC. This permit was renewed in April of 2018. The freeboard level was less than 2ft due to recent rain events; per onsite discussion, the ORC will work to reduce lagoon levels. Another storm drain located at the North end of the lagoon is displaying erosion around the drain. The placement of Rip Rap rock could aid in mitigating erosion around this storm drain. Erosion was noted on the northern lagoon berm and it needs to be corrected. The erosion appears to be associated with stormwater runoff. Please provide a plan to correct this concern. Previous similar erosion issues near the western berm have been repaired with rip rap. The erosion present around the storm drain at the West has been repaired. Rip Rap rock was placed around the storm drain to help reduce high flow to the drain during rain events. The City has also placed hay bails in the adjacent park along the surface water flow path. These actions appear to have adequately addressed the issue. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0006984 Owner - Facility: South Fork Industries Inc Inspection Date: 01/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Type Land Application Distribution and Marketing Record Keeping 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)? 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? 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? Yes No NA NE • • Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A Land Application (LA) event was not occurring during this site visit. However, if LA has occurred for 2020, Soil analysis and SAR values will be reviewed in the Annual Report. Pathogen and Vector Attraction 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) c. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class B) Temperature corrected Yes No NA NE El • • ❑ ❑ ❑ • El Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0006984 Owner - Facility: South Fork Industries Inc Inspection Date: 01/15/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day) e. Time/Temp on: Digester (MCRT) Compost Class A lime stabilization f. Volatile Solids Calculations g. Bench -top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Fecal Densities are used to exhibit reduction as per 15A NCAC 02T .116(b)(1), Fecal Coliform Density Demonstration. The sludge from this facility is generated by a non -biological process. The waste stream is industrial in nature. Domestic WW from the facility is sent to the Maiden WWTP. There is a scum layer present on the east end of the lagoon where water enters the lagoon. The scum appears to be the result of surfactants used in the dying process. Effluent through the weir appeared to be clear of foam solids and odor. Treatment Check all that apply Aerobic Digestion Anaerobic Digestion Alkaline Pasteurization (Class A) Alkaline Stabilization (Class B) Compost Drying Beds Other Yes No NA NE • Comment: Treatment is performed by aerobic digestion. The analytical data presented indicate the results meet the <2,0001000 MPN per gram of total solids and comply with permit conditions for pathogen reduction. Page 4 of 4