NC0006254_Wastewater Sludge Analysis Report_20230106

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Laverty, Brett
From:Dave Hallock <[e-mail]>
Sent:Friday, January 6, 2023 12:38 PM
To:Laverty, Brett
Cc:Willmer, Mikal; Kemp, Melanie
Subject:RE: [External] Basin Closure and Lining Plan
Attachments:221116-31 TCLP.pdf; Blue Ridge TissuePDFreport_far577-578 2022.pdf
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Hello Brett,  

Sending and update on the email below. We did find that we had not covered all of the parameters in our earlier 
sampling so we pulled a new composite sample of the sludge from both fiber traps and had it tested. The results came 
back in mid‐December but I was off the last 2 weeks of the year and didn’t get it reviewed and forwarded to you.  Sorry 
for that delay.   

The results are attached and I believe we have covered everything required and there are no issues showing up. Our 
plan is to continue with sludge disposal in the landfill. We did a sizable haul of sludge from the fiber traps in late 
November and will be back at it again here in January as we continue to clean out the fiber traps and prepare the North 
trap for closure and the South trap to be refurbished and lined.  

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns with the attached test results or if you need any other info 
from us at this time.  

Thanks,      

Dave Hallock 
Vice President – Growth Projects  

(O): 920.393.1747  

NPS Holdings LLC  

From: Dave Hallock  
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 1:31 PM 
To: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>; Chris Bagley <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Willmer, Mikal <[e-mail]>; Kemp, Melanie <[e-mail]>; Mike Hutchinson 
<[e-mail]>; A.G. Fishbeck <[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: [External] Basin Closure and Lining Plan  

Brett,  

We are currently planning on hauling all sludge and soil that is excavated from the fiber traps and ponds to the landfill. 
Per our submitted closure plan, we expect to use the sampling results for the sludge that we have from earlier this year. 
I will confirm that all required constituents were covered in our earlier test and will submit to you once confirmed. If I 
find that we did not cover all required constituents, we will pull a new composite sample and have it tested again 
making sure to include everything required. This will happen this month, (November ‘22).  

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For the soils, once we determine whether we actually need to remove and dispose of soil, we will sample the soil and 
share the test results with you prior to removing it from the property. Timing on this is to be determined and is 
dependent upon having the sludge removed and disposed of.  

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need additional information.  

Thanks,  

Dave Hallock 
Vice President – Growth Projects  

(O): 920.393.1747  

NPS Holdings LLC  

From: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>  
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 9:51 AM 
To: Chris Bagley <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Willmer, Mikal <[e-mail]>; Kemp, Melanie <[e-mail]>; Dave Hallock 
<[e-mail]>; Mike Hutchinson <[e-mail]>; A.G. Fishbeck 
<[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: [External] Basin Closure and Lining Plan  

Chris,  

I was able to review the revised sampling plan this morning. When do you anticipate starting the assessment phase?  

Brett Laverty  

Brett Laverty (he/him/his)  
Hydrogeologist – Asheville Regional Office  
Water Quality Regional Operations  
Division of Water Resources  
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality  
Office: (828) 296‐4681 | Cell: (984) 232‐1140  
email: [e-mail]  

From: Chris Bagley <[e-mail]>  
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 9:14 AM 
To: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Willmer, Mikal <[e-mail]>; Kemp, Melanie <[e-mail]>; Dave Hallock 
<[e-mail]>; Mike Hutchinson <[e-mail]>; A.G. Fishbeck 
<[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: [External] Basin Closure and Lining Plan  

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Brett –  

On behalf of our client, Blue Ridge Tissue, SynTerra Corporation submits the attached final Basin Closure and Lining 
Plan.  The attached addresses comments made on the draft plan by NCDEQ in your letter dated August 29, 2022.  Plan 
revisions are summarized in the cover letter included in the attached file.  

Will you please confirm your receipt via Email response?  

Thank you,  

Chris Bagley, P.E.*, CIH, CHMM, QEP  
Senior Engineer / Senior Industrial Hygienist  

511 Keisler Drive, Suite 102  
Raleigh, North Carolina 27518  
Main: 919.858.9898  
Mobile: [phone]  
Email: [e-mail]  
www.synterracorp.com  

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From: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>  
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 11:47 AM 
To: Dave Hallock <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Willmer, Mikal <[e-mail]>; Kemp, Melanie <[e-mail]>; Chris Bagley 
<[e-mail]> 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: [External] Basin Closure and Lining Plan  

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Dave,  

Attached is our review comments on the fiber trap closure plan. Please note there are additional requirements for the 
land application of sludge excavated from the aeration basin and polishing ponds and for any onsite disposal of soils. Let 
me know if you have any questions. I can also be reached at (828) 296‐4681.  
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Brett Laverty  

Brett Laverty
Hydrogeologist – Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

828 296 4500 office
email: [e-mail]

2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778

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From: Chris Bagley <[e-mail]>  
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 9:46 AM 
To: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Dave Hallock <[e-mail]> 
Subject: [External] Basin Closure and Lining Plan  

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Brett –  

On behalf of our client, Blue Ridge Tissue, SynTerra Corporation submits the attached Basin Closure and Lining Plan.  The 
drawings can be accessed at:  

https://files.synterracorp.com/?u=D0GhqI&p=svzVpG  
This link will expire on 08/20/22 at 23:59. Please contact me if you have questions.  

Thank you,  

Chris Bagley, P.E.*, CIH, CHMM, QEP  
Senior Engineer / Senior Industrial Hygienist  

511 Keisler Drive, Suite 102  
Raleigh, North Carolina 27518  
Main: 919.858.9898  
Mobile: [phone]  
Email: [e-mail]  
www.synterracorp.com  

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U.S. Biosolids Inc
958 Hoots Road
Roaring River, NC 28669
Receive Date:11/16/2022
Reported:12/12/2022
For:BRT
Comments:
Sample Number Parameter Sample ID Result Unit Method Analyzed Analyst
221116-31-01 TCLP BRT See Attached as Noted 11/17/2022 PACE
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Myers
NC Cert #440,
NCDW Cert #37755,
EPA #NC00909
Analytical Results
PO Box 228 • Statesville, NC 28687 • 704/872/4697
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Sample Number 221116-31-01 Temp on Arrival:6.0

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Laboratory's liability in any claim relating to analyses performed shall be limited to, at laboratory's option, repeating the
analysis in question at laboratory's expense, or the refund of the charges paid for performance of said analysis.

11/30/2022

US Biosolids Inc
Dennis Key
958 Hoots Road
Roaring River, NC, 28669

Ref: Analytical Testing
Report Number: 22-322-0004
Project Description: Blue Ridge Tissue

Dear Dennis Key:
Waypoint Analytical Virginia, Inc. received sample(s) on 11/18/2022 for the analyses presented in the following
report.

The above referenced project has been analyzed per your instructions. The analyses were performed in
accordance with the applicable analytical method. Sub-contracted testing is noted on the Sample Summary Table
if applicable.

The analytical data has been validated using standard quality control measures performed as required by the
analytical method. Quality Assurance, method validations, instrumentation maintenance and calibration for all
parameters (NELAP and non-NELAP) were performed in accordance with guidelines established by the USEPA
(including 40 CFR 136 Method Update Rule May 2012) and NELAC unless otherwise indicated.

Certain parameters (chlorine, pH, dissolved oxygen, sulfite...) are required to be analyzed within 15 minutes of
sampling. Usually, but not always, any field parameter analyzed at the laboratory is outside of this holding time.
Refer to sample analysis time for confirmation of holding time compliance.

The results are shown on the attached Report of Analysis(s). Results for solid matrices are reported on an as-
received basis unless otherwise indicated. This report shall not be reproduced except in full and relates only to
the samples included in this report.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or client services if you have any questions or need additional information.

Sincerely,
Pauric McGroary
Agronomist
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Report Number:
Sample Summary Table
Client Project Description:
22-322-0004
Blue Ridge Tissue
Lab No Client Sample ID Matrix Date Collected Date Received Method Lab ID
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022 SM-4500-NH3C WP MTN -
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022 9045D WP MTN -
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022 4500NO3F-2011 WP MTN -
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022 6010D WP MTN -
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022 SW-7471B WP MTN -
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022 SM-4500-NH3C-TKN WP MTN -
11/16/2022 11:00Solids 59917 BRT 11/18/2022 SM-2540G WP MTN -
WP MTN - Memphis, TN: Waypoint Analytical - TN, Memphis, TN
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REPORT OF ANALYSISReport Number :
Project
Information :
NC 28669
22-322-0004
46381
US Biosolids Inc
958 Hoots Road
Dennis Key
Roaring River
Pauric Mc Groary Ph.D., CPAg
Agronomist
Received : 11/18/2022
Blue Ridge Tissue
Report Date : 11/30/2022
Sample ID :
Lab No :
Sampled:BRT
59917 Matrix:
11/16/2022 11:00
Solids
Test Results Units MQL By Analytical
Method
Date / Time
Analyzed
DF
84.3 %0.010Moisture 1 11/23/22 20:43 SM-2540GCJR
4290 mg/Kg - dry 63.7Sulfur 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
10100 mg/Kg - dry 318Calcium 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
10500 mg/Kg - dry 31.8Aluminum 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
39.3 mg/Kg - dry 3.18Manganese 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
26820 mg/Kg - dry 1592Organic N 1 11/29/22 10:00 CALCULATION
7.77 mg/Kg - dry 1.59Nickel 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
19.2 mg/Kg - dry 1.91Lead 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
<3.18 mg/Kg - dry 3.18Arsenic 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
<3.18 mg/Kg - dry 3.18Selenium 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
Test Results Units MQL By Analytical
Method
Date / Time
Analyzed
DF
15.7 %0.010Total Solids 1 11/23/22 20:43 SM-2540GCJR
745 mg/Kg - dry 31.8Phosphorus 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
129 mg/Kg - dry 3.18Copper 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
26800 mg/Kg - dry 1590Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 1 11/29/22 10:00 SM-4500-NH3C-TKNJPJ
Qualifiers/
Definitions
Method Quantitation LimitMQLDilution FactorDF
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REPORT OF ANALYSISReport Number :
Project
Information :
NC 28669
22-322-0004
46381
US Biosolids Inc
958 Hoots Road
Dennis Key
Roaring River
Pauric Mc Groary Ph.D., CPAg
Agronomist
Received : 11/18/2022
Blue Ridge Tissue
Report Date : 11/30/2022
Sample ID :
Lab No :
Sampled:BRT
59917 Matrix:
11/16/2022 11:00
Solids
444 mg/Kg - dry 63.7Potassium 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
1660 mg/Kg - dry 31.8Magnesium 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
341 mg/Kg - dry 159Sodium 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
2480 mg/Kg - dry 63.7Iron 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
176 mg/Kg - dry 7.96Zinc 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
<637 mg/Kg - dry 637Ammonia Nitrogen 1 11/29/22 15:00 SM-4500-NH3CJPJ
<30.4 mg/Kg - dry 30.4Nitrate+Nitrite-N 1 11/28/22 14:37 4500NO3F-2011ZBD
<0.637 mg/Kg - dry 0.637Cadmium 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
21.5 mg/Kg - dry 1.59Chromium 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
<0.975 mg/Kg - dry 0.975Mercury 1 11/28/22 12:41 SW-7471BFDS
7.2 s.u.pH 1 11/29/22 15:45 9045DDRS
10.4 mg/Kg - dry 1.59Molybdenum 1 11/24/22 02:18 6010DBKN
Qualifiers/
Definitions
Method Quantitation LimitMQLDilution FactorDF
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Client: US Biosolids Inc CASE NARRATIVE
Project: Blue Ridge Tissue
Lab Report Number: 22-322-0004
Date: 11/29/2022

Metals Analysis Method 6010D
Sample 93615 (D30A-3)
QC Batch No: L650634/L650373
One or more Internal Standards are outside method acceptance criteria. Re-analysis and/or sample dilutions are
required.

Sample 93615 (D30A-3)
Analyte: Aluminum
QC Batch No: L650855/L650373
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate was outside quality control acceptance ranges. A dilution test
was performed and passed quality control acceptance ranges. No matrix interference is suspected.

Sample 93615 (D30A-3)
Analyte: Arsenic
QC Batch No: L650855/L650373
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate was outside quality control acceptance ranges. A post
digestion spike was performed and passed quality control acceptance ranges. No matrix interference is
suspected.

Sample 93615 (D30A-3)
Analyte: Iron
QC Batch No: L650855/L650373
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate was outside quality control acceptance ranges. A dilution test
was performed and passed quality control acceptance ranges. No matrix interference is suspected.

Sample 93615 (D30A-3)
Analyte: Potassium
QC Batch No: L650855/L650373
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate was outside quality control acceptance ranges. A dilution test
was performed and passed quality control acceptance ranges. No matrix interference is suspected.

Sample 93615 (D30A-3)
Analyte: Lead
QC Batch No: L650855/L650373
The matrix spike and/or the matrix spike duplicate was outside quality control acceptance ranges. A post
digestion spike was performed and passed quality control acceptance ranges. No matrix interference is
suspected.

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Fed Ex
UPS
US Postal
Client
Lab
Courier
Other :
Shipment Receipt Form
Customer Number:
Customer Name:
Report Number:22-322-0004
US Biosolids Inc
46381
Shipping Method
Shipping container/cooler uncompromised?
Thermometer ID:
Chain of Custody (COC) present?Yes No
Yes No Not Present
Yes No Not Present
Yes No
COC agrees with sample label(s)? Yes No
COC properly completed
Samples in proper containers?
Sample containers intact?
Sufficient sample volume for indicated test(s)?
All samples received within holding time?
Cooler temperature in compliance?
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes NoCooler/Samples arrived at the laboratory on ice.
Samples were considered acceptable as cooling
process had begun.
Yes No
Yes No N/A
Yes No N/A
Yes No N/ASoil VOA method 5035 – compliance criteria met
Water - Sample containers properly preserved
Water - VOA vials free of headspace Yes No N/A
Trip Blanks received with VOAs
Low concentration EnCore samplers (48 hr)
High concentration pre-weighed (methanol -14 d) Low conc pre-weighed vials (Sod Bis -14 d)
High concentration container (48 hr)
Custody seals intact on shipping container/cooler?
Custody seals intact on sample bottles?
Number of coolers/boxes received
Yes No
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Signature:David Lennon Date & Time:11/18/2022 08:09:26
Special precautions or instructions included?
Comments:
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