WQ0019960_CEIARR_20230628

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June 28, 2023

Brant Sikes
City of Marion
Email: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
2022 Annual Residuals Report
City of Marion RLAP
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0019960
McDowell County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the City of Marion RLAP 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. WQ0019960. 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:WQ0019960 Effective:08/12/21 Expiration:10/31/27 Owner :City of Marion
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
McDowell
Asheville
Brant Sikes
Effective:Expiration:Facility:City of Marion RLAP
3982 NC 226 S
Marion NC 28752
Title:Phone:[phone]
From ARO: I-40 East to Exit 86. Turn left onto Hwy. 226 south. WWTP is approximately 1/2 mile on the right.
Secondary ORC(s):
336-957-7878Phone:15704Certification:Dennis KeyPrimary ORC:
LA,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0031879 City of Marion - Corpening Creek WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
05/22/2023 09:00AM 12:00PM
Melanie Kemp
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Land Application 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:
WQ0019960
05/22/2023 Annual Report Review
City of Marion
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Melanie Kemp, with the Asheville Regional Office, completed the review of the Town of Marion’s 2022 RLAP Annual Report
on May 22, 2023. This review was conducted to determine whether the facility processed and monitored all residuals in
compliance with Permit No. WQ0019960.
The Town land applied approximately 96 dry tons of Class B residuals to 4 of the 6 permitted fields.
Pathogen Reduction (PR) is met through Fecal Coliform Density (Alternative 1). All samples were below limits.
Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR): The city meets VAR via SOUR and/or Alkaline Stabilization. All appropriate records were
provided.
Pollutants of Concern: The City’s residuals were all below ceiling concentration for pollutants of concern.
Metals & Nutrients: All metals and nutrient parameters for source residuals were analyzed per section IV.3 of the permit.
PAN and SAR are reported on the Annual Residual Sampling Summary Form - B.
Soil Fertility Analysis: ESPs were below 15 and no lime was applied to the fields in use, as pH was above 6.0.
Non-hazardous waste characterization is required once per permit cycle and was sampled in January 2022. The City has
met the requirements for sampling and all results appear to be within permit limits.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0019960
05/22/2023 Annual Report Review
City of Marion
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Distribution and Marketing
Land Application
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?
Permitee utilized 4 of the 6 permitted fields in 2022. All fields are planeted in fescue. Metals
and nutrient parameters for source residuals within permit limits.
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
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0019960
05/22/2023 Annual Report Review
City of Marion
Routine
d. Salmonella (Class A, all test must be < 3MPN/4 gram day)
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester (MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results
Facility utilizes SOUR as secondary VAR method.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
Comment:
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