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Facility Name: Anaergia Services, LLC Inspection # : 75339
Contact: Miguel Lugo, Facility Manager Permit #: NCG060387
Inspector: Michael Schley Receiving Stream: Derita Branch
Inspection Date: 04/17/2023 Entry Time: 2:00 pm Exit Time: 3:30 pm SIC #:
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Facility Description: Anaergia Services, LLC (Formerly Orbit Energy) facility is located at 600 Johnson Road on
approximately 13 acres in Charlotte. The facility receives off -spec food products and other similar materials for use in an
anaerobic digestion process that produces methane, which is subsequently captured and used for energy production.
File Review/History: Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) has previously conducted Industrial
Inspections at the facility on September 3, 2020 and May 22, 2018. CMSWS issued Notices of Violations (NOVs) to the
facility as a result of additional investigations on August 31, 2021, May 2, 2018, January 30, 2018, and November 1, 2017,
with each of the NOVs issued due to discharges of wastewater. Additional follow-up inspections were conducted on
various other dates for the issued NOVs. In addition, civil penalties were assessed on June 21, 2018 and October 14,
2021.
Inspection Summary: Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) previously inspected the facility on
March 21 & 23, 2023 and an NOV was issued for Improper Storage and Handling as a result of those inspections. This
inspection was conducted as a follow up inspection for the NOV. At the time of the inspection, the facility was observed
to have improved site conditions in terms of material storage and handling and overall housekeeping. The facility should
continue completion of corrective actions as described in recently issued NOVs and follow related guidance of CMSWS.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
Recommendation
Remediation of the facility's stormwater system is ongoing
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
from the illicit discharges which recently occurred at the
facility and resulted in multiple NOV's. The facility should
continue remediating all affected areas of the stormwater
system.
Erosion issues
Recommendation
Interior roads throughout the facility were observed to be
improved since previous inspections but there was still
considerable sediment buildup and tracking. Per facility staff,
interior roads throughout the facility will be repaved to help
with tracking and erosion issues. CMSWS recommends the
facility continue to practice sweeping and good housekeeping
procedures to help protect water quality.
Structural stormwater control
Recommendation
Remediation of the SCM pond is ongoing. Per facility staff,
measures (SCMs)
original plans for the SCM are trying to be located and future
plans are being developed. The facility should continue
remediation of all affected areas and work with CMSWS staff
to develop future plans for the SCM pond and additional
secondary containment onsite.
Illicit discharges/connections
Recommendation
No illicit discharges were observed onsite during the
inspection. The facility should continue remediation of all
affected areas from the recent illicit discharges which
occurred at the facility.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Aboveground storage tank(s) (ASTs)
No
ASTs throughout the facility were observed to be adequately
and any associated venting and/or
labeled and sealed. Liquid in the AST secondary containment
dispenser(s) — list tank size(s) and
area was being prepared for disposal. No stormwater pollution
contents
issues were observed.
Underground storage tank(s) (USTs)
N/A
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s) — list tank size(s)
and contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
Recommendation
Food waste awaiting production is now dropped off at the
loading dock and stored inside the facility. Minor amounts of
food waste was observed outside on the ground at the
dumpster and loading area. CMSWS recommends the facility
continue to practice good housekeeping procedures to help
protect water quality.
Outdoor processing area(s)
No
Pumps for the floor drains in the tank farm areas, which are
pumped back into the facility's wastewater reclamation
system, were observed to be operable at the time of
inspection. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Loading/unloading area(s)
Recommendation
A solid waste compost byproduct was observed to be stored
in a partially covered area where it can intermix with
stormwater and be tracked throughout the facility. Per facility
staff, the facility is developing solutions of how to adequately
contain the solid waste compost byproduct. CMSWS
recommends collecting the material in containers kept under
cover to avoid the material being intermixed with stormwater
or being tracked through the facility during loading and
unloading operations.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
N/A
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
Oil/water separator and/or
N/A
pretreatment
Waste storage/disposal area(s) -
No
Open top waste containers were removed from the drainage
open tops, waste containers, scrap
channel along the entrance road. The drainage channel was
metal bins, etc.
remediated of contaminated soils due to leachate from the
waste containers, and stone was added along the drainage
channel to protect against erosion. Open top dumpsters are
now stored near the loading area. Floor drains in the loading
area are pumped back to the facility's wastewater
reclamation system. Reference the 'Outdoor Storage' section
for recommendations.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Food waste was observed to be stored indoors. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
N/A
Floor drains
No
Per facility staff, pumps for the floor drains in the tank farm
and loading areas have been repaired and are operable. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Spill response equipment
No
Spill response equipment was observed in the designated
areas of the facility.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
N/A
The SWPPP was not reviewed as a part of this follow-up
inspection.
Reviewed and updated annually
N/A
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Responsible party
N/A
General location (USGS) map
N/A
Detailed site map
N/A
Narrative description of industrial
processes
N/A
Feasibility study
N/A
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls (non
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
N/A
Stormwater best management
practice (BMP) summary
N/A
Secondary containment plan (all
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
N/A
Records on every release from a
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
N/A
Spill prevention and response
procedures (SPRP)
N/A
List of significant spills or leaks (for
the last 3 years)
N/A
Solvent management plan (SMP)
N/A
Preventative maintenance and good
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
N/A
Facility inspections conducted as
required
N/A
Employee training (provided and
documented)
N/A
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as
required
N/A
Analytical monitoring conducted as
required
N/A
Analytical monitoring for onsite
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
N/A
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
coverage onsite
N/A
All outfalls observed
N/A
Number of Outfalls Observed
3
Representative outfall status
documented by DEMLR
N/A
Annual no -exposure self re-certificatio
n documented
N/A
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