WQ0001990_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210810

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August 10, 2021

Chris Bortnick
Email: [e-mail]
Town of Valdese

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Town of Valdese DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0001990
Burke County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Town of Valdese DCAR
on 8/09/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0001990. 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:WQ0001990 Effective:08/01/19 Expiration:06/30/24 Owner :Town of Valdese
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Burke
Asheville
Seth Eckard
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Town of Valdese DCAR
2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Valdese NC 28690
Title:Phone:[phone]Town Manager
From downtown Valdese, take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve, WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese - Lake Rhodhiss WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
08/09/2021 10:20AM 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)
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:
WQ0001990
08/09/2021 Annual Report Review
Town of Valdese
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mikal Willmer with the Asheville Regional Office conducted a review of the Town of Valdese’ DCAR annual report on
8/9/2021. This review was conducted to determine whether all monitoring and residuals handling are in compliance with
Permit No. WQ0001990.
The Town distributed 373 dry tons of compost in 2020.
Fecal Coliform: The Town reported a composite fecal coliform sample for the fourth quarter was missed; however, only one
scoop of material from a previously tested and compliant pile was distributed in the fourth quarter. Results have historically
been under 1000 MPN/g or not distributed if above the limit.
Non-hazardous waste characterization: Non-hazardous waste characterization is required once per permit cycle. The Town
submitted results for ignitibility, corrosivity and reactivity. The permittee submitted verification of methodology used by the
laboratory to determine ignitibility (SW-846 1030) and has requested they review their reporting units to ensure they are in
line with the analytical method stated in the report of analysis. TCLP will be required before the permit expires in 2024.
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction: Pathogen and Vector attraction reduction is met by PFRP Composting and VAR
14 Day Aerobic Process.
All other monitoring requirements under sections II.4 and IV.3 appeared to be in compliance with the permit.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001990
08/09/2021 Annual Report Review
Town of Valdese
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?
Used for soil amendments by various clients.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
d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001990
08/09/2021 Annual Report Review
Town of Valdese
Routine
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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