WQ0002127_CEIARR_20210802

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August 02, 2021

Eli Self, WWTP Superintendent
Email: [e-mail]
City of Morganton

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report-Annual Report Review
City of Morganton DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002127
Burke County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the City of Morganton DCAR
on 7/29/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002127. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".

There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4686 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist II
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report

Ec: LF
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0002127 Effective:05/18/21 Expiration:02/28/23 Owner :City of Morganton
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Burke
Asheville
Eli Self
Effective:Expiration:Facility:City of Morganton DCAR
1000 Vine Arden Rd
Morganton NC 28655
Title:Phone:[phone]ORC
I-40 to Exit 105 to Hwy. 18N. Turn rt. on Hwy. 70 By-Pass, turn left @ light to Hwy. 70 W. Turn right on Kirksey Dr. Go approx. 1.25
miles to Vine Arden Road on right.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0026573 City of Morganton - Catawba River Pollution Control Facility
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
07/29/2021 09:54AM 10:54AM
Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Annual Report Review
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment
Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
07/29/2021 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mikal Willmer, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a review of the City of Morganton’s 2020 DCAR Annual Report
on July 29, 2021. This review was conducted to determine whether all processing and distribution was in compliance with
Permit No. WQ0002127.
The City of Morganton Distributed 664 dry metric tons of product in 2020.
Non-Hazardous Waste Characterization: Required once per permit cycle. A minor modification to remove residuals source
monitoring was approved in 2021.
Pathogen & Vector Attraction Reduction: Facility composts for pathogen reduction and utilizes the recommended 14-day
aerobic process for VAR. The city currently maintains aeration on the piles for 21 days. Mr. Self indicated during the last
compliance inspection that they may reduce the number of days the piles are aerated if temperatures can be maintained.
There was one high fecal result from the sampling event on 10/12/20. The Facility resampled and both results were below
1,000 MPN/g. The pile was distributed. Also, as noted in the compliance inspection on March 11, 2021, please verify the
bags used to collect fecal samples are either listed as sterile by the manufacturer or sterilized in the lab before use.
Unsterilized bags may result in false positives.
Metals & Nutrients: All metals and nutrients data appeared to be in compliance with permit requirements.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
07/29/2021 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
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?
Distributed to nurseries and citizens. Provided with informational sheet about proper
application of residuals.
Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
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
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
07/29/2021 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
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:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion
Alkaline Pasteurization (Class A)
Alkaline Stabilization (Class B)
Compost
Drying Beds
Other
Comment:
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