WQ0001990_Staff Report_20190220

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Permitting
Regional Staff Report

FORM: APSRSR 04-10 Page 1 of 3
February 20, 2019

To: DWR Water Quality Permitting Section Central Office Application No.: WQ0001990
Attn: Troy Doby Regional Login No.:

From: Bev Price
Asheville Regional Office
I. GENERAL SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 4/17/18 Facility CEI
b. Site visit conducted by: Beverly Price & Linda Wiggs
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: Greg Padgett, Water Resources Director and their contact information: 828-879-2131
[e-mail]
e. Driving directions: From Valdese: take 70E to Laurel Street, right on Lovelady Road, left on Lake Rhodhiss
Drive, WWTP is located at the end of the road.
f.
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES FOR NEW AND MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc.) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)

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III. EXISTING FACILITIES FOR MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc.) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
○ ′ ″ - ○ ′ ″
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: 2017 Annual Report
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
15. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
16. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like APS Central Office to obtain through an additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
Attachment A – Residuals
Source
Change Monitoring Frequency for Metals & Nutrients to Once per permit cycle.
Permittee is the only source.
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of APS regional supervisor:
Date:
V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
Flashpoint not given - residuals are solid material.
Mineralization rate is not listed on the RSC.
PAN values are not given on the RSC.
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State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality | Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

May 14, 2018

Greg A Padgett
Town of Valdese
PO Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Town of Valdese DCAR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0001990
Burke County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Town of
Valdese DCAR on 4/17/2018. 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 [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Beverly Price, Environmental Senior Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS

Ec: WQS ARO Server
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B6F9F4A7-6E08-4052-ACDD-04874851A22C
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0001990 Effective:02/23/18 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 DCAR
2100 Lake Rhodhiss
Valdese NC 28690
Title:Phone:[phone]Director
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 Greg A Padgett 828-879-2131
On-site representative Christopher John Bortnick 828-879-2131
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0041696 Town of Valdese - Lake Rhodhiss WWTP
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
04/17/2018 09:30AM 02:00PM
Beverly Price 828-296-4500
Linda S Wiggs Phone :[phone] Ext.4653
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Distribution of Residual Solids (503)
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment
Sampling Pathogen and Vector Attraction
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001990
04/17/2018 Compliance Evaluation
Town of Valdese
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office; Gregg Padgett and Chris Bortnick assisted.
This inspection was performed in conjunction with the NPDES inspection (NC0041696)conducted by Linda Wiggs (ARO).
The Class A facility consists of a concrete pad for composting with a covered area for the finished product. Residuals are
mixed with wood chips/leaves/mulch and placed in aerated static piles. Compost is monitored for time/temperature. Once
all time/temperature requirements have been met, the pile is broken down and moved to the back of the compost pad where
it is sampled for nutrients/metals/TCLP and fecal coliform. All leachate drains back to the head of the WWTP. The
concrete pad is bermed to prevent compost/wood chips from migrating off the pad. A small amount of wood chips was
observed on the stormwater grate located on the northwest side of the access road. It is recommended that the berm height
be increased or more frequent sweeping/cleaning of the concrete pad to ensure no material is lost to the stormdrains.
The NC0041696 report will be sent separately.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001990
04/17/2018 Compliance Evaluation
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
04/17/2018 Compliance Evaluation
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
Fecal coliform samples for 3/13/18 were compliant with permit limits.
Temperature logs for compost on 3/13/18 indicate compliance with permit limits.
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
2 Thickeners and 2 CentrifugesComment:
Sampling Yes No NA NE
Describe sampling:
Fecal Coliform/Nutrient/Metals/TCLP samples: Three grab samples are collected from different depths in the
finished compost pile. Those samples are composited for analysis.
Is sampling adequate?
Is sampling representative?
Comment:
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