WQ0000543_2022 Annual Report Review_20231030

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

October 30, 2023

Scott Siletzky – Water Reclamation Facility Administrator
City of Sanford
P. O. Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331

Subject: Annual Report Review
Permit No. WQ0000543
City of Sanford
Land Application of Class B Residuals
Lee County
Scott Siletzky,
The 2022 Residuals Annual Report for the City of Sanford Class B Residuals Land
Application program was reviewed by WQROS staff on October 30, 2023. The report was
received on February 27, 2023. A signed certification form was submitted and indicated
compliance. The report was compiled and submitted by Synagro. Synagro hauls and applies
all the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) residuals generated under this permit.
In 2022, Synagro collected and distributed approximately 1055.78 dry tons of
residuals from sources listed in Attachment A of the permit to 24 fields listed in Attachment
B of the permit comprising 473.61 acres. Attachment A of the permit indicates the facility
has a limit of 1,000 Maximum Dry Tons Per Year.
The annual report includes the Standard Soil Fertility Analysis for the 24 fields
where residuals were applied in 2022. The current permit includes 43 fields available for
application listed in Attachment B.
Metals and Nutrients analyses were completed as required with no exceedances of
limits. TCLP analyses were completed as required by permit conditions. Pathogen and
Vector Attraction reduction was conducted as required by the permit.
The report was received on time and in the proper format. At the time of the report
review the facility appeared compliant with the annual report requirement.

Sincerely,

Vanessa E. Manuel
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Raleigh Regional Office

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0000543 Effective:12/14/21 Expiration:08/31/24 Owner :City Of Sanford
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Lee
Raleigh
Scott Siletzky
Effective:Expiration:Facility:City of Sanford Class B Residuals Program
5327 Iron Furnace Rd
Sanford NC 273313729
Title:Phone:[phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
LA,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0024147 City Of Sanford - Big Buffalo WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
10/30/2023 12:00PM 12:00PM
Chris Smith 919-791-4200
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
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0000543
10/30/2023 Annual Report Review
City Of Sanford
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The 2022 Residuals Annual Report for the City of Sanford Class B Residuals Land Application program was reviewed by
WQROS staff on October 30, 2023. The report was received on February 27, 2023. A signed certification form was submitted
and indicated compliance. The report was compiled and submitted by Synagro. Synagro hauls and applies all the
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) residuals generated under this permit.
In 2022, Synagro collected and distributed approximately 1055.78 dry tons of residuals from sources listed in Attachment A
of the permit to 24 fields listed in Attachment B of the permit comprising 473.61 acres. Attachment A of the permit indicates
the facility has a limit of 1,000 Maximum Dry Tons Per Year.
The annual report includes the Standard Soil Fertility Analysis for the 24 fields where residuals were applied in 2022. The
current permit includes 43 fields available for application listed in Attachment B.
Metals and Nutrients analyses were completed as required with no exceedances of limits. TCLP analyses were completed
as required by permit conditions. Pathogen and Vector Attraction reduction was conducted as required by the permit.
The report was received on time and in the proper format. At the time of the report review the facility appeared compliant with
the annual report requirement.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0000543
10/30/2023 Annual Report Review
City Of Sanford
Routine
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