820096_ENFORCEMENT_20171231

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michaef F. Easley, Governor
August 20, 2001
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr.Monroe Matthis
50 Union School Road
Clinton, NC 28328
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
M & K Matthis Farm
Facility No. 82 - 96
Sampson County
Dear Mr. Matthis:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D,
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
On August 15, 2001, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality, conducted an
inspection of the M & K Matthis Farm in Sampson County. The inspection revealed that wastewater was ponding in the
diversion ditch adjacent to the waste application field. In addition, the inside slope of the lagoon had been sprayed with
a combination of 2-4-D and round up by mistake resulting in the loss of the cover grass.
The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed:
The waste application fields appeared compacted as a result of the cattle grazing and the soi I type and may need
aerating to assist in the infiltration of the wastewater to prevent future run off and possible discharges. Consult
with an agronomist for assistance.
2. Evaluate the inside slope of the lagoon dikes to determine if a cover grass will need to be replanted to prevent
erosion of the dike .
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone]
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
RFH/ rh
cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group
Central Files
Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office
Wilson Spencer - Sampson County NRCS
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street— Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043
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