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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0031725_RI_20210406 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED April 06, 2021 Corey Carpentier Email: corey_carpentier@baxter.com Baxter Healthcare Corporation SUBJECT: Reconnaissance Inspection Report Baxter Healthcare Corporation RLAP Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0031725 McDowell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Baxter Healthcare Corporation RLAP on 3/30/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify there have been no significant changes to the fields listed in the renewal package. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to me at 828-296-4686 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist II Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: LF Zach Key-US Biosolids Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0031725 Effective:09/01/16 Expiration:08/31/21 Owner :Baxter Healthcare Corporation SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: McDowell Asheville Corey Carpentier Effective:Expiration:Facility:Baxter Healthcare Corporation RLAP 65 Pitts Sta Marion NC 28752 Title:Phone:828-756-6636 Follow Hwy. 221 north from Marion to NCSR 1573 (Pitts Station Rd.), turn right. At intersection of Pitts Station Rd. & NCSR 1560 (Old Linville Rd.), turn left. Facility is approximately 0.25 mi. on the left. Secondary ORC(s): 336-957-7871Phone:27660Certification:Zach D KeyPrimary ORC: LA,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NC0006564 Baxter Healthcare Corporation - Baxter Healthcare Corporation Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 03/30/2021 09:40AM 11:20AM Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Land Application of Residual Solids (503) Reconnaissance Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Land Application Site (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 3 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0031725 03/30/2021 Reconnaissance Baxter Healthcare Corporation Routine Inspection Summary: Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a reconnaissance inspection of Baxter's permitted RLAP fields located in Wilkes County. This site visit was conducted to verify there have been no significant changes to the fields listed in the renewal package. A compliance evaluation inspection of Baxter's residuals facility will be conducted in the coming weeks. Zach Key, US Biosolids, was present and assisted in the inspection. There are 10 fields listed within the permit with varying crops and use. DP1-A: This field is still used as a feeding area for cattle and severely denuded. Mr. Key indicated Mr. Duplin would move the cattle to another field and they would reseed before any application occurred. DP2: Fescue cover over winter and planted with corn during the growing season. Residuals are not currently land applied to this field. Mr. Key indicated Mr. Duplin applies chicken litter to this field. If land application occurs on this field in the future, please ensure other fertilizers are being calculated into the PAN rate and the cumulative pollutant loading rate for the field before application. Soil reports indicate high phosphorus on several of the fields which exceeds the current crop removal rates. This should continue to be monitored as high phosphorus levels can lead to reduced micronutrient uptake and increase phosphorus mobility, potentially affecting ground and surface waters. While phosphorus loss assessments are not required under 02T.1100, it is recommended as a best management practice due to the PI of the fields. Reduction in the use of organic fertilizers may allow the fields to recover. Additionally, copper indices for DP1C and DP1B should also be closely monitored. Both are above 1200. At 2000 it is recommended by the NC Department of Agriculture that new waste application sites be found. Page 2 of 3 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0031725 03/30/2021 Reconnaissance Baxter Healthcare Corporation Routine Type Yes No NA NE Distribution and Marketing Land Application Land Application Site Yes No NA NE Is a copy of the permit on-site during application events? Is the application site in overall good condition? Is the site free of runoff/ponding? If present, is the application equipment in good operating condition? Are buffers being maintained? Are limiting slopes buffered? 10% for surface application 18% for subsurface application Are there access restrictions and/or signs? Is the application site free of odors or vectors? Have performance requirements for application method been met? For injection? For incorporation? Does permit require monitoring wells? Have required MWs been installed? Are MWs properly located w/ respect to RB and CB? Are MWs properly constructed (including screened interval)? Is the surrounding area served by public water? If Annual Report indicates overapplication of PAN, are wells nearby that may be impacted? Are soil types consistent w/ Soil Scientist report/evaluation? Is the water table greater than 1'/3' bls. Is application occurring at the time of the inspection? Site visit conducted for renewal. See summary for details.Comment: Page 3 of 3 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 91CD5F0F81F343578B4BD42CB5D736D3 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: WQ0031725_RI_20210406.ltr.docx, WQ0031725_RI_20210406.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 4 Signatures: 1 Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 1 Initials: 1 Mikal Willmer AutoNav: Disabled EnvelopeId Stamping: Disabled Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 217 W. 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