WQ0002127_CEIARR 2022_20230628

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June 28, 2023

Eli Self
City of Morganton
Email: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Report Review 2022
City of Morganton Class A Residuals Program
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002127
Burke County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the City of Morganton Class
A Residuals Program on 5/22/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating
in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0002127. 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: Inspection Report

Ec: LF
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0002127 Effective:03/01/23 Expiration:03/31/29 Owner :City of Morganton
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Burke
Asheville
Eli Self
Effective:Expiration:Facility:City of Morganton Class A Residuals Program
1000 Vine Arden Rd
Morganton NC 28655
Title:Phone:[phone]ORC
I-40 to Exit 105 to Hwy. 18N. Turn rt. on Hwy. 70 By-Pass, turn left @ light to Hwy. 70 W. Turn right on Kirksey Dr. Go approx. 1.25
miles to Vine Arden Road on right.
Secondary ORC(s):
828-438-5376Phone:[phone]Certification:Elisha J SelfPrimary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0026573 City of Morganton - Catawba River Pollution Control Facility
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
05/22/2023 01:00PM 04:00PM
Melanie Kemp
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Annual Report Review
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment
Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
05/22/2023 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Melanie Kemp, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a review of the City of Morganton’s 2022 DCAR Annual Report
on May 22, 2023. This review was conducted to determine whether the facility processed and monitored all residuals in
compliance with non-discharge permit WQ0002127.
The City distributed approximately 877 metric dry tons of Class A Compost to local businesses and individuals in 2022. All
customers were provided with a utilization agreement listing the requirements for proper use of the residuals. Noncompliant
piles from 2022 were reincorporated for further composting.
Pathogen Reduction (PR): PR is met via fecal coliform density reduction below 1,000 MPN/g and through PFRP (Option E)
composting. The statically aerated piles appeared to exceed 55°C for at least three consecutive days. It was noted during
the review that one of the reported fecal coliform results was reported as a greater than value.
Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR): VAR is met via the 14-day aerobic process (Option 5). All constructed piles appeared to
exceed 40°C for at least 14 consecutive days and had an average temperature that exceeded 45°C.
Non-Hazardous Waste Characterization: Required once per permit cycle so will have to be completed before 2029.
Metals, Nutrients & Pollutants of Concern: Values were below the monthly and ceiling concentration limits for Class A
products. Nutrients and metals were sampled quarterly.

PAN & SAR: PAN balances are being calculated and maintained quarterly. SAR values for 2022 were below 10.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
05/22/2023 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
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 product is supplied to various customers with a variety of crop types.Comment:
Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE
a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E (Class A or B)
Class A, all test must be <1000 MPN/dry gram
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
Fecal coliform SM 9222 D (Class B only)
Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0*10E6 CFU/dry gram
b. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class A)
c. pH records for alkaline stabilization (Class B)
Temperature corrected
d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0002127
05/22/2023 Annual Report Review
City of Morganton
Routine
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester (MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results
See summary for details.Comment:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Check all that apply
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion
Alkaline Pasteurization (Class A)
Alkaline Stabilization (Class B)
Compost
Drying Beds
Other
See summary for details.Comment:
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