WQ0000884_Staff Report_20220506

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 5

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: (WQ0000884)
Attn: (Lauren Plummer) Facility name: Butterball – Mt. Olive WWTF

From: (Jennifer Ryan)
Wilmington Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 04/21/2022
b. Site visit conducted by: Jennifer Ryan and Bryan Lievre
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: Joshua Batchelor and their contact information: (919) 658 - 6743
e. Driving directions: 1628 Garner Chapel Rd Mt. Olive
2. Discharge Point(s): N/A
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS: N/A

III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Joshua Batchelor Certificate #:987940 Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities: Existing permitted facilities have not changed since last modification
Proposed flow: No additional flow proposed
Current permitted flow: 2,000,000 gpd
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Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
The fields around the wells with NO3 level issues have been rehabbed in an effort to reduce NO3 levels. The
fields are cut off in the fall then disced, have gypsum added, disced again, be chisel plowed, and cultivated.
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:

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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″ ○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″
12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:

The facility has had intermittent exceedances of Total Nitrate, Nitrogen in select monitoring wells (e.g., MW-22 on 1/31/22,
MW-38 on 9/30/21, MW-38 on 5/31/21, MW-38 on 9/30/20, MW-22 and MW-38 on 5/31/20, MW-38 on 1/31/20, MW-38 on
9/30/19, MW-22 and MW-38 on 5/31/19, MW-38 on 1/31/19, MW-38 on 5/31/18, TSS (e.g., MW-38 on 5/31/22), and Total
Ammonia Nitrogen (e.g., MW-27 on 9/30/18). WiRO is continuing to monitor and evaluate trends.

13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: none
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A

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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: 05/04/2022

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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0000884 Effective:05/11/18 Expiration:09/30/22 Owner :Butterball LLC
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Duplin
Wilmington
Joshua Batchelor
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Butterball - Mt. Olive WWTF
1628 Garner Chapel Rd
Mount Olive NC 28365
Title:Phone:[phone]Wastewater Manager
Secondary ORC(s):
919-658-6743Phone:987940Certification:Joshua Tray BatchelorPrimary ORC:
SI,WW3.,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
04/21/2022 10:00AM 11:30AM
Jennifer C Ryan 910-796-7387
Bryan Lievre
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Wastewater Irrigation
Reconnaissance
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0000884
04/21/2022 Reconnaissance
Butterball LLC
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Visited with Bryan Lievre and met with Lankford Ruffins and Josh Batchelor. The visit was to do reconnaissance to process a
permit renewal request. See staff report for renewal comments. The inspectors were walked through the system and
discussed each part, any compliance issues, any questions relevant to the renewal process, and any updates. Past issues
regarding intermittant exceedances of Total Nitrate, Nitrogen in select monitoring wells, and Total Ammonia Nitrogen were
discussed as well as the ongiong corrective actions in place to amend those issues.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0000884
04/21/2022 Reconnaissance
Butterball LLC
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
Lagoon Spray, LR
Infiltration System
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
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