WQ0014565_Inspection_20190315

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
March 15, 2019
Jamal Mohammed,Complex Manager
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
484 Zimmerman Road
Sanford,NC 27330
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pilgrim's Pride-Sanford WWTF
Wastewater Irrigation System
Permit Number W00014565
Lee County
Mr. Mohammed,
On March 13,2019,Rick Trone of the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance evaluation
inspection of the wastewater irrigation system at Pilgrim's Pride.The purpose of this inspection was to
ensure compliance with the subject permit and inspect the facility for permit renewal. During the
inspection,the cooperation and assistance of Ms.Tina Pedley and Bob Branch 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(NDMR),Non-discharge application reports(NDAR),Compliance Monitoring Forms
(GW-59)and;
• On-site inspection of treatment components and spray fields
The current permit was issued August 1,2014 and expires on July 31,2019. Permit renewal documents
were received by this office on February 6,2019. Permittee has not requested any changes to the permit.
Components of the wastewater system appeared to be overall well-maintained. The effluent flowmeter
was last calibrated on September 20,2018 by Carolina Technical Services. A representative soil analyses
for spray fields was last conducted in February 2018. Waypoint Analytical performed the analyses and no
lime was recommended at that time. The facility keeps thorough records of maintenance and activities
involving the system.
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_ Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
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NDMR and NDAR forms are submitted as required with all information.NDMR forms should be edited
to reflect the correct sampling frequency for effluent sampling. Current versions in use state all
parameters are 3 x Year sampling,this is not accurate for all parameters. Effluent sampling is analyzed by
Research and Analytical Labs and appears compliant with permit requirements.
GW-59 reports for 2017-2018 were reviewed. Lab results for some months were reviewed against GW-
59's submitted to DWR for accuracy.No discrepancies were noted.
The facility maintains numerous spray fields totaling about 81.4 wetted irrigation acres.At the time of the
inspection,routine maintenance was being conducted throughout the spray fields. During the inspection,
portions of the spray system were activated. Spray patterns appeared to be uniform with plenty of
pressure. Ms. Pedley mentioned that the back fields had been flooded in recent storm events up to fields
8. Due to this flooding and wet conditions since,those spray fields closest to the river are often too wet to
spray.The facility is aware of implications of spraying these areas and are actively avoiding doing so
unless there are no other alternatives. The rest of the spray fields appeared to be in good condition.
The aeration pond and storage lagoon appeared to be free of solids and well maintained. Plenty of
freeboard was available.The chlorine building appeared well maintained and the facility keeps additional
chlorine on site.
If you have any questions about this inspection or this letter, please contact Rick Trone at
rick.tronena ncdenr.gov or 919-791-4257.
Sincerely,
Rick Bolich, L.G.
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
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