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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 21, 1999
Don Evans
7022 Plyler Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC
Subject:Complaint Investigation
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Evans:
This Office received a telephone call from you on January 19, 1999
concerning foam in Pole Cat Creek. Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a
complaint investigation on January 20, 1999. During the investigation Mr. Johnson
did observe "foam" in the creek. The foaming occurred as the water in the creek
passed through a section of "rapids", but dissipated soon thereafter. Given the fact
that the foaming in the stream was minimal and observed in other streams in the area,
it appears to be a natural occurrence.
Based on our investigation, no futher action is deemed necessary at this time.
If you have any.questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
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Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 261 15
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY .
May 22, 1997
Don Kerr
9614 Kerr Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Subject: Complaint Investigation, Breeched lagoon
Don Kerr's Farm
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Kerr:
Enclosed is a copy of the complaint investigation report for the investigation conducted on
May 12, 1997, by Alan Johnson of this Office. The report should be self-explanatory.
It was observed that your lagoon had been breeched. Upon Mr. Johnson's review of the site, he
found no observable impact to the waters of the State. You may wish to contact your local Soil
and Water District representative to develop a plan to properly close out the lagoon.
Please be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per
_ ___—day per-violatio_n_as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and
regulations. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Union County Health Dept.
919 North Main Street,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Dam of lagoon breeched
DATE INVESTIGATED: May 12, 1997
CONDUCTED BY: Alan D. Johnson /
TIME SPENT: 3.5 hours
LOCATION: Weddington, NC, Union County. From the intersection of SR 1313 and SR
1316, travel West approximately lmi. The farm is on the right side of road.
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin
PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. Don Kerr
REPORT:
On May 8, 1997, this Office received an anonymous complaint concerning a dam to a lagoon
which had breeched at Don Kerr's swine facility. It was not sure when this occurred or the
contents of the lagoon. The complaint was referred to Water Quality by Tom Ward of the Union
County Health Department.
Mr. Johnson contacted the Natural Resource Conservation Service concerning Mr. Kerr and was
informed that he had been out of business for some time. Mr. Johnson investigated the site on
May 12, 1997. Mr. Johnson did find the lagoon, and noted that it had been breeched. In speaking
to Mr. Kerr, the breeching was done under controlled measures over a year earlier. There was
some waste.still in the lagoon and an adjoining "pond". However, should any discharge occur, it
would stay within the confines of the immediate area. There was no observable potential for any
impact to a stream or other waters of the State.

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/ State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
December 29, 1995
Mr. Ted Broome
2909 Weddington Road
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
Subject: Complaint Investigation
Hogs in Creek
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Broome:
This letter is in follow-up to an investigation conducted on
December 27, 1995, by Mr. Roberto L. Scheller of this Office.
The Investigation was in response to a complaint received on
December 11,.1995. According to the complaint, hogs had free
access to a creek, potentially creating a water quality problem.
An inspection of the subject creek found no evidence of hogs
in the creek.
The attached report should be self-explanatory; however,
should you have any questions concerning this report, please do
not hesitate to contact Mr. Scheller or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, . E.
\\Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation
DATE OF INVESTIGATION: December 27, 1995
INVESTIGATED BY: Mr. Roberto L. Scheller
TIME SPENT: 3 Hours
PLACE VISITED: Hog farm off Hwy. 84
PHYSICAL LOCATION: Weddington Road
east of Monroe on Hwy.'84
Union County, NC
MAILING ADDRESS: 2909 Weddington Road
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
TELEPHONE #:
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee
PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. Mike Watts.
REASON FOR VISIT: Investigationofcomplaint regarding
hogs in creek.
COPIES TO: Union County Health Department
Mr. Ted Broome.
REPORT: On December 27, 1995, Mr. Roberto L. SCheller.of this'
office conducted an investigation of an animal complaint located
off Hwy 84. The investigation was in response to a complaint
received in this Office on December 11, 1995. The complainant
reported that approximately 30 swine were in the creek creating a
water quality problem.
A thorough inspection of the swine pasture and the subject
creek found no swine 'in the creek or evidences of them being in
the creek. The pasture fence runs along the creek bank and
prevents the swine from entering the creek. Mr. Mike Watts was
present during the investigation and stated that they -are working
with Union County Soil Conservation Service (SCS) to implement
buffer zones along the subject creek. It was noted during the
investigation that beavers had dammed the subject creek and
raised the water level.

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Investigation Report
It was apparent from the investigation that Mr. Broome, the
owner, is striving to comply with the North Carolina
Administrative Code (NCAC) 2H .0200 regulations regarding animal
operations. No violation of the .0200 regulations was evident at
the time of the investigation. Therefore, no further action on
this subject is deemed necessary.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources _-
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DEHNR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
December•29, 1995
Mr. William Underwood
314 Serenity Hills Drive
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
Subject': Complaint Investigation
Hogs in creek
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Underwood:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Complaint Investigation
Report for the investigation conducted on December 27, 1995, by
Mr. Roberto L. Scheller of this Office.
If you should have any questions concerning this matter or
require additional information, please do not hesitate to .contact
Mr. Scheller or meat.[phone].
Sincerely,
- n
D. Rex Gleason,'P. E.
Water. Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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RS '
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural- Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Dennis Rape
Post Office Box 157
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 8, 1991
Subject: Dennis Rape Swine Farms
;Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Rape:
On July 18 and24, 1991 this O-ffice conducted an investigation
concerning the possible discharge of wastewater from your swine."
farms located on SR 1956 (Musselwhite Rd.) and SR 1955 (Nash Rd.).
The investigation revealed that no discharges wereoccurring at
the time of inspection. A waste management system has been approved
by the SCS District,.however, the funds for construction have not
been released because of the possibility that industrial waste had
been discharged into the lagoons. However, the Union County Health
Department advised that there was no proof that industrial waste
was deposited into the lagoons. A TCLP analysis, as reportedby
Phil Loudermilk, SCS District Conservationist, revealed that the
manure showed no Hazardous characteristics for metals (see
enclosure)-. You stated that the practice of transferring manure
from one swine farm to another byseptage hauler had been ceased.
Please note that any discharge of wastewater to the surface
waters of the state could result in the Designation of the subject"
animal operations as Concentrated Animal Feedlot Operations (CAFO).
Any discharge from a CAFO is a violation. of, G.S. 143-215.1.
Such violations could result in civil penalties of up to $10,000•
per violation.
In order to help assure that discharges will not occur, it is
recommended that atleast two (2) feetof freeboard be maintained
in, the lagoons..
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Mr. Dennis Rape
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July 31, 1991
If you, have any questions concerning this matter, please feel
free to contact Mr. Kim Colson or me at this office.
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Phil Loudermilk, District Conservationist
Union County Health Department
Linda Vernon, SCS
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX 950
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation
PLACE VISITED: DennisRape Hog Farm
DATE: July 24, 1991
ADDRESS: SR 1955 (Nash Rd.)
RIVER BASIN: Rays Fork Watershed, Yadkin - Pee Dee 030714
BY WHOM: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I -lac
TIME SPENT: 4 hours
PERSONS CONTACTED: Dennis' Rape, Owner
REASON FOR VISIT: Possible Discharge of Animal Waste
COPIES TO: Union County Health Department
Phil Loudermilk, District Conservationist
Linda Vernon, SCS
REPORT:
On July 22, 1991 this office received a' complaint concerning
the possible discharge of animal waste from the Dennis Rape Swine
Farm located on SR 1955. Mr. Kim H. Colson investigated the
complaint on July 24, 1991.
The swine parlors that were in use were,connected to a lagoon
with a solid set irrigation system. The lagoon appeared to have
adequate freeboard to prevent a discharge from a storm event of
less severe than a 25 year, 24 hour storm.
Some minor spillage was noted adjacent to the sump. The
spillage appeared to have occurred when trash was pulled out of
sump. The previous owner of the farm had apparently dumped trash
into the sump.
The creek below the swine farm did not have any flow at the
time of inspection.
No further investigation by this Office should be necessary at
this time.

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"NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
AND' NATURAL RESOURCES'
DIVISION OF -ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
POST OFFICE BOX•950
'MOORESVILLE,-NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation -
PLACE VISITED: Dennis Rape Hog Farm
DATE: July 18, 1991
ADDRESS: SR 1956 (Musselwhite Rd.)
RIVER BASIN: Rays Fork Watershed, Yadkin - Pee Dee 030714
BY WHOM: Kim H. Colson, Environmental Engineer I 1W-C
TIME SPENT: 6 hours
PERSONS CONTACTED: Dennis Rape, Owner
REASON FOR VISIT: Possible Discharge of Animal Waste
COPIES TO: Union County Health Department
Phil Loudermilk, District Conservationists
Linda Vernon _
REPORT:
On July 16,-1991 this officereceived a complaint concerning
the possible discharge of animal waste from the Dennis Rape Swine
Farm located on SR 1956. Mr. Kim H. Colson investigated the
complaint on July 18, 1991.`
The lagoon appeared to haveoverflowed into a pasture.
However, it did not appear that any wastewater was reaching surface
waters. The creek below the pasture did not have any flow at the
time of inspection. Mr. Rape had not land applied any waste, thus
allowing the lagoon to overflow, because he was awaiting
construction of a solid set wastewater irrigation system.
The Soil Conservation District has not released cost share
funds for the system because industrial wastehadbeen rumored to
be deposited into the lagoon by -a septage hauler. According to the
Union County Health Department, the waste may have contained heavy
metals, but there was no proof any industrial waste had been
discharged into the lagoon.A TCLP analysis of the manure in the
lagoon, as reported by Mr. Phil Loudermilk, SCS District
Conservationist, did not reveal any Hazardous Waste characteristics
for metals. Mr. Rape stated that the practice of transferring swine
manure fromonefarm to another has been ceased.
Once the waste management facilities are constructed, the
operation should be able to adequately handle the animal waste.

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'� State of North Carolina
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,:, /Department of Environment,
/ / Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
\�``" March 6, 1996
Mr. Wayne Harget
4407 Belk Mill Road
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Complaint Investigation
Pink water in creek.
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Harget:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Complaint Investigation
Report for the investigation conducted on February 23, 1996, by
Mr. Roberto L. Scheller of this Office.
If you should have any questions concerning this matter or
require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Scheller or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
IS\NWater Quality Regional Supervisor
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. 919 North Main Street,
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Voice 704-663-1699
FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,, HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation
DATE OF INVESTIGATION: February 23, 1996,
INVESTIGATED BY: Mr. Roberto L. Scheller
TIME SPENT: 3 Hours
PLACE VISITED: Hog farm off Hargette Rd. (SR # 1939)
PHYSICAL LOCATION: Hargette Road
south of Monroe off Hwy. 601
Union County, NC
MAILING ADDRESS: 2417 Long, Hope Road
Monroe, NC 28112.
TELEPHONE - #:
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee
PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. Howard Broome
REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of complaint regarding
pink water in creek.
COPIES TO: Union County Health Department
Mr. Howard Broome
Complainant
REPORT: On February 23, 1996, Mr. Roberto L. Scheller of this
office conducted an investigation of an animal complaint located
off Hargette Road. The investigation was in response to a
complaint received in this Office on February 21, 1996. The
complainant reported that the water -in a nearby creek was pink.
An inspection of the subject creek found evidence of animal
waste being discharged into the creek. Further investigation
revealed that the discharge was coming from an animal waste
lagoon located off Hargette Road. The discharge was running
across a pasture area and into a ditch that flowed down gradient
into a unnamed tributary of Lanes Creek. -Mr. Broome, the owner,
was aware of the discharge and stated that piping will be
installed to irrigate a nearby pasture area with the wastewater.

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Investigation Report
Mr. Broome was advised that the discharge needed to be
stopped immediately.
The discharge is a violation of 15A NCAC (North Carolina
Administrative Code) 2H .0217, and a Notice of Violation will be
issued.
No significant impact on the aquatic environment was evident
at the time of the inspection. A follow-up investigation may be
necessary to confirm compliance.

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State. of North Carolina . .
Department of. Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
March 6, 1996 \&-
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Howard Broome
2417 Long Hope Road
Monroe, NC 28112
Subject: Notice of Violation
Facility No. 90-48
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Broome:
You are hereby notified that your swine farm, Facility Number 90-48, which
has been deemed permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste
disposal system pursuant to 15A -NCAC 2H .0217, has been found to be in violation
of its 2H..0217 Permit.
An investigation of the subject facility found wastewater discharging from
the lagoon. The waste stream flowed from the lagoon across a pasture area and
into a ditch that continued down gradient. The discharge is a violation of the
Permit.
The Division of Environmental Management will proceed to revoke your
farms deemed permitted status unless the following measures are implemented:
1. Immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater.
2. Make any modifications needed to ensure there will be no future
discharges.
It is requested that you respond in,writingto this Notice, indicating the
actions you have taken. Please address your response to Mr. Roberto L. Scheller
by no later then March 27, 1996.
Also, be advised that this.'notice does not prevent the Division of
Environment Management from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any
past or future violations.
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Notice of Violation
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact either D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, or Mr.
Roberto L. Scheller at [phone].
Sincerely,
. eith Overcash, P.E.
Regional Supervisor
Attachment
cc: Phil Loudermilk, Union County NRCS
Ralston James, Regional Coordinator, NC DSWC
Compliance/Enforcement File

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JAMES B. HUNT JR:�lgr.'j
•-'GOVERNOR
WAYNE MCDEVIT,T`yg
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 26, 1999
Rich Ansite
5205 Secrest Short Cut Rd.
Monroe, NC
Subject:Complaint Investigation
Dead Fish in Pond
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Ansite:
Enclosed is a copy of the complaint investigation report for the investigation
conducted on May 18, 1999 by Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office. The report should be
self-explanatory.
It appears that the dead fish are the result of natural causes and are not due to
animal waste applications. Mr. Johnson observed no evidence of any animal waste
having been applied on the adjoining property. Mr. Johnson also spoke with the
property owner. He informed Mr. Johnson that no application of animal waste or any
other chemical had recently been applied.
Regarding the water sample from the pond, you will be contacted as soon as the
analyis has been received. Also for your information, please find enclosed an excerpt
from the Field Manual for the Investigation of Fish Kills published by the US
Department of Interior.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to
contact Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Enc.
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Sincerely,
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D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
\‘Th Water Quality Regional Supervisor
919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA2811S
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: A fish kill in a private pond.
DATE INVESTIGATED: May 18, 1999
CONDUCTED BY: Alan D. Johnson
TIME SPENT: 3 hours
LOCATION: 5205 Secrest Short Cut Rd. Just north of the intersection of Secrest Short
Cut Rd. (SR 1501) and Rocky River Rd (SR 1514 ).
RIVER BASIN: Catawba River Basin
PERSON CONTACTED: Complianant
PHOTOS: yes (for file)
REPORT:
On May 11, 1999, this Office received a complaint regarding dead fish in the
complainant's pond. The complainant informed the investigator that the pond had been
covered with a thick coat of algae several weeks prior to contacting this office. On May
18, 1999 an investigation was conducted by this office. The investigator was informed
that the algae had been displaced by a heavy rain approximately two and one-half weeks
prior to the investigation. Shortly thereafter he noticed the dead fish.
Four groups of dead fish collected by the complainant were observed on the
banks of the pond. These groupings consisted of 15 to 20 large fish (12 - 20 in.) and
approximately 100 small fish. Numerous other small fish (approximately 6 in.) were
also observed dead in the pond. The complainant believed that the application of animal
waste was the cause of the dead fish. Inspection of the area and conversations with the
adjacent property owner revealed that no evidence of any waste had recently been
applied on the adjoining property. The drainage area of the adjoining property is the
"backyard" of two other residences. There is some cropland adjoining the complainant's
property, but it drains towards another pond. No further action is deemed necessary as
the kill probably resulted from an algal bloom, cause of which is unknown.

JAMES BfHUNTJR
-GOVERNOR
AYNE-MCDEV1 +,
'SECRETARY
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Rich Ansite
5205 Secrest Short Cut Rd.
Monroe, NC
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 14, 1999
Subject:Complaint Investigation
Dead Fish in Pond
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Ansite:
Enclosed is a copy of the lab analysis for the pond sample taken at your
residence during the investigation conducted on May 18, 1999. The "fecal" count
(highlighted) is indicative of manure, but as. stated earlier, there was no observed
evidence of any 'animal waste applicationsat the time of the investigation. The elevated
fecal reading may be due to the low pond level and low seasonal rainfall.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to
contact Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Enc.
AJ
Sincerely,
Alan Johnson
Environmental Specialist II
919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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mg/I.
Residue: Suspended 530
1110/I.
Volatile 535
mg/1.
Filed 510
mg/I.
Ell403
units
A, hilly MID •I_5 •I111
u1g/ 1.
Acldilr• to pI1 8.3 435
rig/I.
Alkalinity to plI 8.3415
mg/L
Alkalinity to p114.5 410
mg/L
T
TOC 680
111E/L
Turbidity 76
NTU
Coliform Tolal Tula?
"/100 mils
COMMENTS :
Ghioride 940
urg/L
Chl a: Tri 32217
ug/L
Chl a: Corr 32209
ug/L
Phcophylin a 32213
u8/l.
Color: True 80
c.u.
Color.(pll) 83
pH.. CM..
Color. p117.6 82
c,u,
Cyanide 720
mg/L
Fluoride 951
mg/L
Formaldehyde 71880
n1'/ 1.
Grease and Oils 556
mg/I.
Hardness 'total
n1g/I.
SperificC 1.95
unlbos/cud
AIBAS38'!1d1 -
mg/1.
I'111•t1111s 327311
115/ i.
Sulfate 915
mg/I.
Sulfide 745
urg/L
Boron
'
Tannin & Lignin
ug/L
Ilexavalenl Chromium
up,/L
X
Nli3asN610
1.4! mg/L
X
TKN an N 625
4.0• mg/1.
X
NO2 puss NO3 as N 630
<0.01. mgai.
X
P: Total as 1' 665
0.39' 111E/I.
I'04 as 1' 70507
mg/I.
P: Dissolved as P 666
n18/L
K-Potassium
sng/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027
ug/L
Cr-Chrom ium:Total 1034
ug/L
Cu-Copper 1012
ug/I.
NI -Nickel 1067
118/I.
I'11- Lead 1051
ug/ L
7.1,-'Line 1092
V-Vanadium
11g/l,
ug/1.
Ag-101y1.1 1077
''g/I.
Al- Aluminum 1105
110/I,
Be -Beryllium 1012
ug/L
Ca- Calcium 916
mg/L
Co- Cobalt 1037
ug/L
Fe- Iron 1045
ug/L
*NUTRIENT (N113, TEN, NO2+NO3, TOTAL P) SAMPLE RECEIVED UNPRESERVED; PRESERVE JI'1T!! SULFURIC ACID TO pll<2
•
Sample Type
Li -Lithium 1132 ug/L
Mg- Magnesium 927 mg/L
Ain -Manganese 1055 ug/L
Na-Sodium 929 mg/1.
Arsenic:Total 1002 rig/L
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/L
lig- Mercury 71900 ug/I.
Ba_Bariuns
11g/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Or0anophosphorus Pesticides
Arid Herbicides
Ilase/Neulnd&Acki IisirarlableOrganI,s
11'1 I Diesel Range
Forgeable Organics (VOA bailie
rcq'd)
TPI1 Gasoline Range
T
TPl I/BTEX Gasoline Range
Phylopianklon
0
0'