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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0006058_BIMS Report_20240923Compliance Inspection Report Permit:WQ0006058 Effective:07/08/20 Expiration:12/31/26 Owner :Perdue Foods LLC SOC: Contact Person: Region: County: Directions to Facility: Halifax Raleigh Tim Mizelle Effective:Expiration:Facility:Perdue Foods - Halifax Hatchery WWTF 670 Perdue Dr Halifax NC 27839 Title:Phone:252-348-4291 Secondary ORC(s): Phone:Certification:Primary ORC: SI,System Classifications: On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Secondary Inspector(s): Primary Inspector: Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time: Phone: 09/10/2024 10:00AM 11:00AM Chris Smith 919-791-4200 Facility Status: Permit Inspection Type: Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type: Not CompliantCompliant Routine Wastewater Irrigation Compliance Evaluation Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons End Use-Irrigation Treatment Disinfection Storage Wells (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0006058 09/10/2024 Compliance Evaluation Perdue Foods LLC Routine Inspection Summary: On September 10, 2024, Chris Smith of the Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations Section (WQROS), Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the Perdue Murfreesboro Hatchery #5 Wastewater Surface Irrigation System- Permit No. WQ0006058. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with the subject permit. During the inspection, the cooperation and assistance provided by Ashton Weller, Tim Mizelle, and Neal Powell was helpful and appreciated. This compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following: •Review of the permit •Review of the owner/facility information •Review of ORC logbooks, calibration documentation, Non-discharge wastewater monitoring reports (NDMRs), Non-Discharge Application Reports (NDARs), Groundwater Monitoring Reports (GW-59s), freeboard logs, and maintenance logs •On-site inspection of treatment components and spray irrigation fields The current permit was issued July 8, 2020 and expires December 31, 2026. This facility is permitted for the continued operation of a 15,475 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of two 8,400 gallon septic tanks in series, a 1,200 gallon septic tank, approximately 700 linear feet (LF) of 6-inch gravity sewer, 1.5 million gallon (MG) unlined treatment/storage lagoon, an irrigation pump station with dual 226 pumps, approximately 4,000 LF of 4-inch and 8-inch force main sprinkler piping, a chlorination gas injection system for the pump station wet well, a 5.0 acre spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances. The wastewater is treated in several septic tanks in series. The septic tanks are pumped approximately every 5 years. The wastewater then flows to the storage lagoon. The berm was well mowed and there were signs and a locked fence preventing unauthorized access. The freeboard was about 2.8 feet and the water was nearly clear and odorless. The treated water is then pumped from a wet well next to the lagoon to the spray field. Both pumps, the chlorine gas disinfection system and the flow meter were in good order. The grass in the 5 acre spray field was mowed and the pine trees looked to be in good condition. No ponding or runoff was noted. The pumps were turned on and the spray heads appeared to be in good working order. The ORC reported that the chlorine gas system requires a lot of maintenance. The chlorine gas also corrodes the pump room and the o-rings in the plumbing, creating additional maintenance needs. The ORC expressed an interest in modifying the permit to change to a liquid sodium hypochlorite disinfection system. The ORC reported that other than the chlorine gas problems, the system is reliable and runs well. All records were reviewed and appear to have been submitted on time, correctly, and complete. Soil samples were last collected in November 21, 2023 and no issues were noted in the lab results. The facility maintains 3 monitoring wells that were observed to be locked, labeled, and capped during the inspection. They are sampled yearly by the ORC. Overall, the system appears well maintained and appears to be compliant with permit conditions. Page 2 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0006058 09/10/2024 Compliance Evaluation Perdue Foods LLC Routine Type Yes No NA NE Infiltration System Reuse (Quality) Single Family Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, LR Activated Sludge Spray, HR Activated Sludge Drip, LR Recycle/Reuse Single Family Drip Lagoon Spray, LR Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? If tablets, are tablets present? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-____-____) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? NDAR? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? Page 3 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0006058 09/10/2024 Compliance Evaluation Perdue Foods LLC Routine Are application rates adhered to? Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? Are there any 2L GW quality violations? Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? Are annual soil reports available? # Are PAN records required? # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? If so, has it been applied? Are operational logs present? Are lab sheets available for review? Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? Is a copy of the SOC readily available? No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? Comment: End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? Is the cover crop type specified in permit? Is the crop cover acceptable? Is the site condition adequate? Is the site free of runoff / ponding? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment present? Is the application equipment operational? Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? How close is the closest water supply well? Is municipal water available in the area? Page 4 of 5 Inspection Date: Permit: Inspection Type : Owner - Facility: Reason for Visit: WQ0006058 09/10/2024 Compliance Evaluation Perdue Foods LLC Routine # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Are monitoring wells damaged? Comment: 1 - Treatment Lagoons Yes No NA NE Lagoon Type None Primary/Secondary Influent structure Banks/berms (seepage and erosion) Vegetation (excessive vegetation on banks/berms) Liner Liner Type Baffles/curtains Freeboard Marker Required freeboard Actual freeboard Are increments clearly marked on gauge at adequate intervals? Has the water level gauge been surveyed w/ respect to lowest point on dike? wall? No Evidence of overflow Acceptable color Floating mats Excessive solids buildup Aerators/mixers Effluent structure Lagoon cover Page 5 of 5