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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0035576_CEI_20210701 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED 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) Page 1 of 3 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. Page 2 of 3 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: Page 3 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18235B20-8898-457A-99B1-26B8523D9287 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 18235B208898457A99B126B8523D9287 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: WQ0035576_CEI_20210701.ltr.docx, WQ0035576_CEI_20210701.insp.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 4 Signatures: 1 Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 1 Initials: 1 Mikal Willmer AutoNav: Enabled EnvelopeId Stamping: Enabled Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 217 W. 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