WQ0014565_Staff Report_20190315

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environnw t Staff Report
Quality
IP
To: Non-Discharge Unit 0005K
Attn: Tessa Monday Facility: Pilgrim's Pride-Sanford WWTF
County: Lee
From: Rick Trone, RRO
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or❑ No
a. Date of site visit: 3/13/19
b. Site visit conducted by: Rick Trone
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or® No
d. Person contacted: Tina Pedlev and their contact information: [phone] ext.
e. Driving directions: 484 Zimmerman Road, Sanford,NC
2. Discharge Point(s):NA
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: NA
Classification:
River Basin and Sub-basin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
H. EXISTING FACILITIES:
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge(ORCs) for the facility?® Yes ❑No ❑N/A
ORC: Tina Pedley Certificate#: SI/997617 Backup ORC: Donald Kidney Certificate#:SU995908
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:
Description of existing facilities:400,000 gallon per day wastewater treatment and surface irrigation consisting of
a 10,000 gallon septic tank, diversion structure,a 1.3 million gallon lined aerated treatment lagoon, a 10 pound
per day gas chlorinator, 1,000 gallon chlorine contact chamber, a lined holding pond, 130 total acres with 81.4
acres of wetted irrigation disposal area,and all associated pumps,valves,piping, etc.
Proposed flow: 400,000 GPD monthly average
Current permitted flow:400,000 GPD monthly average
FORM: WQROSSR04-14 Pagel o175

Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils,topography, depth to water table, etc.)maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ❑ Yes or®No
If no,please explain: Consistent wet conditions in back half of spray area(nearest river)due to flooding after
hurricane events. Recent rain has kept this area too wet to spray.Facility understands implications but did seem
concerned that they would have to choice but to utilize full spray area if storage is maxed out.
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
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. Monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ®Yes ❑No ❑N/A
If no,please explain:
FORM:WQROSS.R 04-14 Page 2 of 5

11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ® Yes ❑No ❑N/A
If no,please complete the following ex and table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
O 1 /I O ,
11
O , „ O ,
11
O , „ O ,
11
O , „ O , II
O 1 II O ,
12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR,NDMR,NDAR, GW)? ® Yes or❑ No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or®No
If yes, please explain: BIMS lists flow exceedances,however this is incorrect as flow limit relates to monthly
average, not daily maximum. Facility is under permitted flow limits.
13. 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.):NOV-
2017-PC-0452 for failure to pay 2016 and 2017 Annual Fees.Fees appear to have been paid.
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle,please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑No ®N/A
If no, please explain:
14. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑Yes ®No ❑N/A
If yes,please explain:
15. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:None
16. Pretreatment Program(POTWs only):NA
FORM:WQROSSR 04-14 Page 3 of 5

III.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 the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit 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
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(Plea state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:
FORM:WQROSSR 04-14 Page 4 of 5