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State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500
February 07, 2018
Greg A Padgett, Water Resources Director
Town of Valdese
PO Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Report (2016) Review
Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0001990
Burke County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources completed a review of the 2016 Annual Report
for the Valdese Distribution of Composted Residuals Program on 12/18/2017. This inspection
was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0001990. 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 me at 828-296-4500 or
via email at bev.price@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Senior Specialist
ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report
Cc: WQS ARO Server
Laserfiche
20180207_WQ0001990_CEIARR.rtf
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0001990 Effective:08/01/14 Expiration:07/31/19 Owner :Town of Valdese
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Burke
Asheville
Greg A Padgett
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Town of Valdese Distribution of Composted Residuals Program
2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Valdese NC 28690
Title:Phone:828-879-2131WWTP Superintendent
From downtown Valdese, take 70E to left on Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodiss Dirve, WWTP is located at
the end of the road.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
24 hour contact name Greg A Padgett 828-879-2131
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese - Lake Rhodiss WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
12/18/2017 02:00PM 03:00PM
Beverly Price 828-296-4500
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 Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001990
12/18/2017 Annual Report Review
Town of Valdese
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Annual Report Review was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office.
168.25 dry tons of residuals were distributed in 2016.
Metals/Nutrients/TCLP were conducted according to permit requirements. Metals ceiling concentration limits and monthly
average concentration limits appeared to meet permit limits. TCLP permit limits appear to have been met.
Pathogen Reduction was accomplished using fecal coliform density and Alternative #5 – PFPR Composting. Vector
Attraction Reduction (VAR) was accomplished using Alternative #5 – 14-Day Aerobic Process.
Compost recipient information was provided.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001990
12/18/2017 Annual Report Review
Town of Valdese
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?
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:
WQ0001990
12/18/2017 Annual Report Review
Town of Valdese
Routine
e. Time/Temp on:
Digester (MCRT)
Compost
Class A lime stabilization
f. Volatile Solids Calculations
g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results
Comment:
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