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July 01, 2021
Maria Hunnicutt
Email: mhunnicutt@ncbrwa.com
Broad River Water Authority
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Broad River Water Authority DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0035576
Rutherford County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Broad River Water
Authority DCAR on 6/10/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0035576. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Compliance 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
Brad Joyner, BRWA
DocuSign Envelope ID: 18235B20-8898-457A-99B1-26B8523D9287
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0035576 Effective:11/01/16 Expiration:10/31/21 Owner :Broad River Water Authority
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Rutherford
Asheville
Brad Joyner
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Broad River Water Authority DCAR
1661 Baber Rd
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Title:Phone:828-287-7776WTP Superintendent
I-26 E to Hwy 74 E. Go appx. 10 miles to Union Rd Exit. Turn left, go 2.8 miles to Baber Rd. on right. WTP is 0.3 miles on the right.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
06/10/2021 10:00AM 11:00AM
Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503 Exempt)
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping
(See attachment summary)
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 18235B20-8898-457A-99B1-26B8523D9287
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0035576
06/10/2021 Compliance Evaluation
Broad River Water Authority
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Broad River Water
Authority's (BRWA) DCAR Program on June 10, 2021, in conjunction with the facilities permit renewal. This inspection was
conducted to determine whether the program is being operated and maintained in compliance with Permit No. WQ0035576.
BRWA staff were present and assisted in the inspection.
Overall, the facility appeared to be in compliance. The last distribution event occurred in 2019. At the time of the
inspection, one of the alum ponds was drying in preparation for distribution. BRWA may consider bulk distributing on their
own land in the future as an additional sludge disposal option to better maintain and manage solids levels in the alum ponds.
Staff indicated they have begun taking the ponds offline sooner to allow additional drying time; however, the liquid level in the
active sludge lagoon was becoming elevated. As a reminder, BRWA is required to maintain two feet of freeboard in the
sludge lagoons under the Closed loop Recycle permit (WQ0005221).
Additional information will be sent regarding requirements of bulk distribution and storage, for reference, should BRWA
decide to distribute on their own property.
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 18235B20-8898-457A-99B1-26B8523D9287
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0035576
06/10/2021 Compliance Evaluation
Broad River Water Authority
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)?
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?
This is a Class A permit. No groundwater monitoring required. Hazardous waste
characterization, metals and nutrients analyses were completed in 2020 for the permit renewal.
US Biosolids (formerly Southern Soil Builders) is contracted to haul dried solids for BRWA and
distribute to local fields.
Comment:
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