WQ0035567_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230327

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March 27, 2023

Brad Joyner
Broad River Water Authority
Emailed to: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Broad River Water Authority DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0035576
Rutherford County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Broad River Water
Authority DCAR on 3/07/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0035576. 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 Melanie Kemp with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Melanie Kemp, Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
EC: LF
CC: Maria Hunnicutt, BRWA

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0035576 Effective:11/01/21 Expiration:09/30/27 Owner :Broad River Water Authority
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Rutherford
Asheville
Brad Joyner
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Broad River Water Authority DCAR
1661 Baber Rd
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Title:Phone:[phone]WTP Superintendent
I-26 E to Hwy 74 E. Go appx. 10 miles to Union Rd Exit. Turn left, go 2.8 miles to Baber Rd. on right. WTP is 0.3 miles on the right.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
03/07/2023 10:00AM 11:00AM
Melanie Kemp
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503 Exempt)
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0035576
03/07/2023 Compliance Evaluation
Broad River Water Authority
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Melanie Kemp, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Broad River Water
Authority' s (BRWA) DCAR Program on March 7, 2023, in to determine whether the program is being operated and
maintained in compliance with non-discharge Permit No. WQ0035576. Brad Joyner (ORC) and Dustin Guyer (Chief
Operator) were present and assisted with the inspection.
Overall, the facility appeared to be compliant. Alum sludge is stored in 2 sludge holding ponds and supernatant goes into a
recycling pond. The last distribution event occurred in 2021. During the inspection, Lagoon 2 was drying to prepare for
distribution. Freeboard has remained adequate in sludge lagoons since an NOD was issued in 2021 (requirement for
closed-loop permit WQ0005221). The sludge storage lagoons are rotated approximately every other year. US Biosolids is
contracted to haul solids and distribute to local fields.
The facility has been working with McGill Associates (Keith Webb) to design and construct fields on site for sludge
application, to move away from off-site disposal. During the inspection, the area had been logged and an access road was
being constructed. They expect to begin storing sludge in this area soon. As a reminder, these fields will need to be properly
permitted and inspected prior to long-term sludge application. Class A residuals may be staged at the land application site
for up to 30 days for biological residuals and 60 days for non-biological residuals. Class A residuals shall be stored or staged
in a manner to prevent runoff of leachate and other wastewaters generated (Permit Condition III.6).
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0035576
03/07/2023 Compliance Evaluation
Broad River Water Authority
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?
Class A residuals, from wastewater treatment operations (non-biological) are dried in sludge
lagoons before being hauled off site. No groundwater monitoring is required. The facility did
not distribute in 2022 and therefore no sampling data is available. US Biosolids is contracted to
haul dried solids for BRWA and distribute to local fields. The facility is construction on-site fields
for sludge application (see summary for more details).
Comment:
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