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Date: Oct. 9, 2020
To: J Trent Allen
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Quality
From: Pine Ridge Farm # 2 located @ 3521 Pine Ridge Rd. Turkey, NC 28393
Michele T. Grady
Lewis Grady - OTC
PO Box 428
Faison, NC 28341
OCT 212o2a
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We are replying to your letter dated 9/29/2020 which we received by mail on 10/2/2020. In regards to the
recommendations for enforcement actions that you are considering against Pine Ridge Farm #2
Facility#82-14 located in Sampson county. We will address the issues as stated.
Our response for the 4 violations are as follows:
These violations occurred due to two main accidental factors. The chain on the reel broke causing the gun to stop
moving. The second reel had a belt to jump off the pulley which we determined was
due to trash build up in the turbine and it stopped moving also. Unfortunately in addition to the mechanical errors, the
ground in this area was really hard & packed to the cows and also excessive
rainfall causing more of a runoff.
Dirt was hauled in as quickly as possible to prevent further runoff. All waste that was ponded was recovered as quickly as
possible and returned to the lagoon. We have worked on this pasture land
since the accidental runoff by running a ripper over it which will aid in the absorption of waste water. We have also
contacted the Soil and Water Conservation in Sampson County for help with
suggestions on this spray field to help prevent future problems in the event of other mechanical errors.
All of the pit boxes have been repaired and all waste was recovered back to the treatment system. Employees at all our
facilities have been instructed to report any and all future leaks immediately to us.
All equipment has been repaired, serviced and inspected and will continue to be an important process.
As the OIC, Lewis Grady, I understand more than ever the importance of spray fields and application equipment and my
responsibilities. I have emphasized to my employees under my supervision
who help me whenever I am not present the upmost importance to immediately contact me of all problems.
We have owned and operated hog farms for over 25 years. We take care of seven facilities and maintain nine lagoons in
Sampson and Duplin county. In all these years, we have not had a violation.
We are not perfect but we do take pride in our operations. We feel this was a series of unfortunate events that led to the
violations and in no way is a reflection on how we operate. We assure you
that we will continue to do all in our human power in the future to ensure that our equipment and spraying is done is a
safe way for the environment, communities and neighbors. I appreciate you
reviewing this and with taking all factors into consideration changing this Notice of Violation to a Notice of Deficiency
because it could continue to be on record as long as the farm is in operation.
Respectfully submitted:
Michele Grady and Lewis Grady

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF SAMPSON
SHERRY MATTHEWS, GENERAL MANAGER/ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Sampson Independent, a newspaper published in Sampson Coun eingdof the
that at the time the attached notice was published in the SAMPSON N.C. being duly sworn, says
newspaper met all of the requirements and qualifications prescribed byDEPENDENT, said
General
Statue 1-597; that said newspaper had a general circulation to actual id subNorth crCber ;and was
admitted to the United States mail as second class matter in Sampson County,
and and was
that the7attahed otice w 5 ublished in the SAMPSON INDEPENDENT ty' N.C.; further,
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, 2020.
General Manager/Advertising Director
Sworn to jd sl�+Jbscribed before me this the
2020.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Pine Ridge #2 Farm had a
wastewater spill Sept. 14 2020
of 1000 gals more or Tess from
a spray field off of Pine Ridge
Rd. VVastewater entered a
small creek that connects to
Mill Swamp.
The Division of Water Re-
sources was notified about the
event on Sept. 14 2020 and is
reviewing the matter. For in-
formation contact the Pine
Ridge #2 Farm.
The Sampson Independent
September 19, 2020.p.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires June 20, 2025
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