HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0002857_Return_20220322ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
DONNA M. MOORE — PRESIDENT
CHAPEL ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC
430 NC 49 SOUTH
ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27205
Dear Ms. Moore:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 22, 2022
Subject: Application No. WQ0002857
Permit Application Return
Piedmont Custom Meats WWTF
Wastewater Irrigation System
Caswell County
This letter is in reference to your permit renewal request received November 5, 2021.
In a letter dated January 12, 2022, Vivien Zhong of the Water Quality Permitting Section's Non -
Discharge Branch asked you to provide additional information (copy of letter attached) no later than the
close of business on February 11, 2022. As of today, this information has not been received, therefore, the
Division of Water Resources must return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A NCAC
02T .0107(e)(2).
Please be advised that operation of the subject facilities without a valid permit is a violation
of G.S. 143-215.1, and may subject you to appropriate enforcement actions pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.6A., 613., and 6C. Civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation may be assessed for failure
to secure a valid permit.
Therefore, it is imperative that the requested additional information and associated renewal
application be submitted within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Failure to provide the requested additional
information and the associated renewal application shall result in a Notice of Violation and may include a
civil penalty assessment.
If you need additional information concerning this letter, please contact me at (919) 707-3653 or
nathaniel.thomburgkncdenr.gov. .
Sincerely,
Nathaniel D. Thornburg, Branch Chi Tf
Division of Water Resources
Enclosure
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
DONNA MOORE — PRESIDENT
CHAPEL ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC
430 NC HIGHWAY 49 SOUTH
ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27205
Dear Ms. Moore:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 12, 2022
Subject
Application No. WQ0002857
Additional Information Request
Piedmont Custom Meats WWTF
Wastewater Irrigation System
Caswell County
Division of Water Resources' Central and Regional staff has reviewed the application package
received November 5, 2021. However, additional information is required before the review may be
completed. Please address the items on the attached pages no later than the close of business on February
11, 2022.
Please be aware that you are responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North Carolina
rules and regulations. Any oversights that occurred in the review of the subject application package are
still the Applicant's responsibility. In addition, any omissions made in responding to the outstanding items
in Sections A through D, or failure to provide the additional information on or before the above requested
date may result in your application being returned as incomplete.
Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. All
revised and/or additional documentation shall be signed, sealed and dated (where needed), with one
electronic copy submitted to my attention at the email address below.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 707-
3658 or vivien.zhongkncdenr.gov. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Vivien Zhong, Environmental Engineer
Division of Water Resources
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Larry Moore — Chapel Road Properties, LLC (Electronic Copy)
Permit Application File WQ0002857
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A. Groundwater Monitoring Wells:
The current upgradient monitoring well MW-1 is located on the opposite side of a low-lying area
that collects water and drains to an on -site pond. This well does not represent the groundwater that
could be impacted by the irrigation system. MW-1 should be permanently abandoned, and a Well
Abandonment Record (Form GW-30) shall be completed and submitted. A new upgradient
monitoring well needs to be installed as it has been required since 2008 and a Well Construction
Record (Form GW-1) shall be completed and submitted. An updated site map needs to be
submitted.
B. Residuals Manaeement Plan:
1. A sludge survey needs to be completed. Sludge has not been removed from the lagoons for the
lifetime of the system. The ORC asked for methods of determining the amount of sludge in the
lagoons. During the March sampling visit, the ORC stated that there are often solids sprayed before
the effluent clears up.
C. Operation & Maintenance:
1. Please have the sump pump installed in the pumphouse.
2. It was noted in the December 20, 2021 site visit that the drain from the manure capture area is now
piped into the lagoons. The concrete pad that collects manure and other leachate is not cover and
could introduce stormwater to the lagoons. It is unclear whether the leachate is piped directly into
the lagoons or if it goes through the bar screen. Was the pipe part of the original engineering design?
If not, when was the pipe installed? Was the regional office or the central office staff notified?
D. Site Map:
1. Please provide an updated the site map addressing the following comments:
a. The lagoons are not outlined, they are just labeled. The topography labels make it hard to see
the lagoons.
b. The compliance and review boundaries are incorrect as shown. The compliance boundary is
defined by the permit as 500 ft from the effluent disposal area, or the property boundary,
whichever is closer. The review boundary is midway between the compliance boundary and
the effluent disposal area. There are several areas that needs to be reassessed.
c. Distance measurements ensuring all setbacks are being met are not shown.
d. Habitable residences and places of assembly within 500ft of all waste treatment, storage, and
disposal sites aren't labeled. There may be a habitable residence on the eastern side of the
property that is within 500 ft of the spray zones.
e. The pond on the property is not labeled and the stream line is not included on the legend of the
map.
£ The bar screen and grease trap are not shown on the map.
g. The map shows a different number of risers in Zone 4. All material that Ms. Caudle and Mr.
Moore have shown three risers.