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Home My WebLink AboutAPS Archive 03252011 to 10222010 E NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary March 25,201'1 Michael Shelton,Facilities Mechanical Engineer NC Wildlife Resources Commission 1720 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699 SUBJECT: Pisgah Wildlife Education Center Options for Handling Excessive Rainfall at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit No.WQ0012948 Dear Mr. Shelton, his letter is to follow-up on our on-site meeting at the Pisgah Wildlife Education Center on March 16,2011 and subsequent phone conversation to address the issue of excessive rainfall and its effect on the wastewater treatment system. We discussed the following options to reduce/handle the excessive amount of rainwater entering the system: 1. Covering the sand filter with a structure that would deflect rainwater from the filter. 2. Covering the small subsurface wetland(non-planted). 3. Updating the operational software for the system. 4. Raising the backflow piping of the wetlands to increase the total amount of rainwater that the system can hold. 5. Removing some of the gravel in the wetland cell to increase capacity as it appears that the system currently has more than originally designed. All of the options listed above would be considered maintenance issues and would not require permit modifications. However,if you choose Option#4,you must ensure that the cell will not be compromised in any way and can accommodate the required freeboard. If Option#5 is chosen,the gravel should be dried prior to spreading on site property and care must be taken to prevent tearing the liner in the cell. In addition,the gravel should not be spread where the public will have contact. Hopefully these options will be helpful in alleviating the problems associated with the system as it is currently operating. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at(828)296-4685. Sincerely, Beverly Environmental Specialist ,too,*" AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Nof ffiCa.Lofina Internet:www.ncwaterguality.om An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer L " 0 0 0 WDIENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section March 22, 2011 Alex Metzger 720 Trials Gap Drive Waynesville, NC 28786 Dear Mr. Metzger, On January 25, 2011 personnel from the Asheville Regional Office's Aquifer Protection Section (APS) sampled your water supply well located at 720 Trials Gap Drive in Haywood County. The purpose of this and any subsequent site visit is to periodically monitor groundwater quality in the Tanwood Subdivision, which occupies the former Francis Orchard. Legacy pesticides associated with the former apple orchard footprint have been identified in the shallow soils and some water supply wells. To date, no water supply well within the Tanwood Subdivision has exceeded state groundwater standards (2L) for various legacy pesticides. The sample taken from your water supply well was analyzed for total coliform bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, nitrate, organochlorine pesticides, nitrogen-based pesticides, phosphorus-based pesticides and acid herbicides. Laboratory analysis indicates no detections for total coliform bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, organochlorine pesticides, nitrogen-based pesticides, phosphorus-based pesticides and acid herbicides. However, nitrate was detected at a concentration of 2 mg/I. Potential sources of nitrate can include septic systems, animal waste, commercial fertilizer, and decaying organic matter. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for human consumption of nitrate at 10 mg/I. The level of nitrate in your water supply well is below the state's maximum contaminate level. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 One Phone:828-2964500\FAX:828-299-7043 North Carolina Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.om )UMA911Y An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Based on available data, you can continue to use your water supply well for normal household usage with no limitations. I appreciate your willingness to participate in this groundwater investigation. I am available if you have any additional questions or concerns. I can be reached at(828) 296-4500 or brett.laverty(a)-ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Brett Lav rty Hydrogeologist Aquifer Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ACUENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourceb Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director - Secretary Aquifer Protection Section March 22, 2011 Mark Wilson 646 Trials Gap Drive Waynesville, NC 28786 Dear Mr. Wilson, On January 25, 2011 personnel from the Asheville Regional Offiice's Aquifer Protection Section (APS) sampled your water supply well located at 646 Trials Gap Drive in Haywood County. The purpose of this and any subsequent site visit is to periodically monitor groundwater quality in the Tanwood Subdivision, which occupies the former Francis Orchard. Legacy pesticides associated with the former apple orchard footprint have been identified in the shallow soils and some water supply wells. To date, no water supply well within the Tanwood Subdivision has exceeded state groundwater standards (2L) for various legacy pesticides. The sample taken from your water supply well was analyzed for total coliform bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, nitrate, organochlorine pesticides, nitrogen-based pesticides, phosphorus-based pesticides and acid herbicides. Laboratory analysis indicates no detections for fecal coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, organochlorine pesticides, nitrogen-based pesticides, phosphorus-based pesticides and acid herbicides. However, there have been detectable concentrations for nitrate and total coliform bacteria. A brief explanation of each analyte present is given below: • Nitrate was detected at a concentration of 2.9 mg/l. Potential sources of nitrate can include septic systems, animal waste, commercial fertilizer, and decaying organic matter. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for human consumption of nitrate at 10 mg/l. The level of nitrate in your water supply well is below the state's maximum contaminate level. • Total coliform bacteria was detected at a concentration of 1200 CFU/100 ml (Coliform Forming Unit). The presence of total coliform bacteria can indicate potential well integrity issues which allow surface waters to quickly enter the borehole. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for human consumption of total coliform bacteria at 1 CFU/100 mi. The level of total coliform bacteria in your water supply well is above the state's maximum contaminate level. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 One Phone:828-2964500\FAX:828-299-7043 NorthCarohna Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 AdurallY Internet www.ncwaterauality.om An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer It is recommended that you contact a reputable water treatment specialist or well driller to have you water supply well properly chlorinated. The chlorination process will eliminate total coliform bacteria and any other pathogens that may be present. Your water supply well should be resampled for total coliform bacteria once the chlorination process is completed. It is advisable that you retest for fecal and total coliform bacteria annually. The Haywood County Health Department has the capabilities of testing for bacteria. I have taken the liberty of including fact sheets on total coliform bacteria and the chlorination process. Additional health- risk information can be obtained through Dr. Ken Rudo with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Rudo can be reached at (919) 707 - 5911 or at ken.rudo@ncdenr.gov. I appreciate your willingness to participate in this groundwater investigation. I am available if you have any additional questions or concerns. I can be reached at (828) 296-4500 or brett.lavertyO-ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Brett Lave` Hydrogeologist Aquifer Protection Section Asheville Regional Office A=AVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 19,2011 CERTIFIED MAIL 70091680 0000 7514 8291 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RECEIPT# Brad Detmer,President of HOA Board Mountaintop Community Association,Inc. Post Office Box 1460 Cashiers,NC 28717 Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2011-LM-0003 Permit No. WQ0028693 JacksonCounty Dear Mr. Detmer: A review of Mountaintop Golf& Lake Club Wastewater Treatment Facility's non-discharge monitoring report for October 2010 showed the following violation. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Permit Condition IV.10., states in part "three copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions W.3. and WA] on Form NDMR for each point prior to irrigation (PPI) shall be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. If no activities occurred during the month,monitoring reports are still required documenting the absence of the activity. The October 2010 NDAM was submitted on time but contained no monitoring data. You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violation and to provide a written response to this Notice by February 19, 2011. Please include in your response all corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand($25,000)dollars against any"person"who violates or fails to act in accordance AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877.623.6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www ncwaterauality.orp ,1U&ra1Zy An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Detmer Permit No WQ0028693 January 19,2011 .Page 2 of 2 with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Please note that each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation, subject to additional civil penalties. If you have any questions concerning this Notice,please contact Beverly Price at(828)296-4685. G.Landon Davi on,L.G. Asheville Regional Supervisor Aquifer Protection cc: James&James Environmental Management,Inc. ARO-APS Files Aquifer Protection Section Central Files Ak`4A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section January 14, 2011 Mr. Johnny Ferguson Johnny Ferguson Farm 191 Ferguson Cove Loop Clyde, North Carolina 28721 Subject: Compliance Inspection Animal Waste Handling System Johnny Ferguson Farm—Facility#44-14 Haywood County Dear Mr. Ferguson: On December 21, 2010, 1 conducted a routine Compliance Inspection of the animal waste handling system for the Johnny Ferguson Farm. The facility appeared to be well maintained and the record keeping was in good order. Thank you for your assistance during the inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection or need assistance of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact me at(828)296- 4500. Please review the Inspection Report(Summary Page 2)for additional comments/observations. Sincfe�rely, �✓ ,J�� Ed Williams Environmental Specialist Enclosure Cc: Leslie Smathers Haywood County Soil &Water Conservation District 589 Raccoon Road Ste. 203 Waynesville, NC 28786 w/enclosure Joe Hudyncia, Division of Soil &Water Winston-Salem Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Files ARO AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwatemuality.org X&MAY An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number: 440014 Facility Status: motive Permit: AWC440014 ❑ Denied Access Inspection Type: romp'""^'Inspection Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Haywood Region: Asheville Date of Visit: 12/21/2010 Entry Time:12.00 PM Exit Time:01:00 PM Incident#: Farm Name: Johnny Ferguson Farm Owner Email: Owner: Johnny B Ferguson Phone: 898-527-9094 Mailing Address: 191 Ferguson Code Loop Chide NC 98791 Physical Address: 191 Ferguson Cove Ln Clyde NC 28721 Facility Status: N Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Latitude: 35°35'53" Longitude: 82*50'05" Location of Farm: 1-40 West from ARO-take Exit 24,turn right on Hwy.209. Continue to Riverside Drive(SR 1355)and turn left.Go approximately 3 miles, 1st driveway on left past Pigeon River Bridge. Question Areas: Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Records and Documents Other Issues Certified Operator:Vinson D Ferguson Operator Certification Number: 21342 Secondary OIC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone 24 hour contact name Johnny Bruce Ferguson Phone: Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone: Date: Inspector Signature: Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: The facility appeared to be well maintained. Did not have stocking and crop yield records. Page: 1 Permit:AWC440014 Owner-Facility:Johnny B Ferguson Facility Number:440014 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Structures Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard Storage LIQUID TANK 12.00 Net Stack WET STACK i Page: 2 Permit:AWC440014 Owner-Facility:Johnny B Ferguson Facility Number:440014 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Discharges&Stream Impacts 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: Structure Application Field Other ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ a.Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes,notify DWQ) c.Estimated volume reaching surface waters? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes, notify DWQ) 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ discharge? Yes No NA NE Waste Collection, Storage&Treatment 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? If yes,is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑ C, 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(I.e./large trees,severe 010100 erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? 8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) m other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 9. Does any part of the waste management syste improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? If yes,check the appropriate box below. ❑ Excessive Ponding? D Hydraulic Overload? ❑ Frozen Ground? 00004, ❑ `4wr Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? Page: 3 Permit:AWC440014 Owner-Facility:Johnny B Ferguson Facility Number:440014 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? Q Is PAN>10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? Q Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? Q Outside of acceptable crop window? Q Evidence of wind drift? Q Application outside of application area? Q Crop Type 1 Corn(Silage) Crop Type 2 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management 11000 Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? Q ■ Q Q 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? Q ■ 0 ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? Q ■ Q Q Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ Q ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? Q ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. WUP? Q Page: 4 Permit:AWC440014 Owner-Facility:Johnny B Ferguson Facility Number:440014 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Records and Documents Checklists? Design? Maps? Other? 21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? 120 Minute inspections? Weather code? Weekly Freeboard? Transfers? Rainfall? Inspections after> 1 inch rainfall&monthly? ❑ Waste Analysis? ❑ Annual soil analysis? ■ Crop yields? ■ Stocking? ❑ Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? 0 MOO 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified-operator in charge? 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Quality representative immediately. Page: 5 Permit:AWC440014 Owner-Facility:Johnny B Ferguson Facility Number:440014 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Otherissues Yes No NA NE 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? 0 M ❑ ❑ 34.Are subsurface drains present on this farm? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Spray Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other Page: 6 A"21 r�vit a NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section January 14, 2011 Mr. Steve Ross Triple R. Dairy Farm 298 Farmland Road Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 Subject: Compliance Inspection Animal Waste Handling System Triple R Dairy—Facility#44-13 Haywood County Dear Mr. Ross: On December 15, 2010, 1 conducted a routine Compliance Inspection of the animal waste handling system for the Triple R Dairy. The operation/record keeping for this facility is very good. . Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. The assistance of Mr. Phillip Ross during the inspection was greatly appreciated. If you have any questions regarding this report or need assistance of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact me at(828)296-4500. Si Q rely, Ed Williams Environmental Specialist Enclosure Cc: Leslie Smathers, Haywood County Soil &Water Conservation District 589 Racoon Road Ste. 203 Waynesville, NC 28786 Joe Hudyncia, Division of Soil &Water Winston-Salem Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Files, ARO AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina Internet:www.ncwaterouality.oro NdhirallY An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer , . ,ga Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number: 440013 Facility Status: Active _ Permit: eyVC aa0013 ❑ Denied Access Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: HaMood Region: Asheville Date of Visit: 12/15/_2010_ Entry Time:10:00 AM Exit Time:11,30 AM Incident#: Farm Name: Triple R Dairy Farm Owner Email: Owner: Steven M Ross Phone: 828_734-1516 Waynesville NC 28735 Mailing Address: "" Bob Boyd Rd Physical Address: 298 Farmland Rd Waynesville NC 28785 Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Latitude: 35*35'30" Longitude: 83°01'30" Location of Farm: 1-40 Exit 20 to 276 E.for 1/4 mi.turn right on Cove Crk.Rd.then left on Bob Boyd Rd.,turn right on Farmland Rd. take the next black top road to right and go to end. Question Areas: 0 Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Records and Documents Other Issues Operator Certification Number: Certified Operator: Secondary OIC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone: Phone 24 hour contact name Phillip Ross Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone: Date: Inspector Signature: Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: The facility appeared to be well maintained and the record keeping was in good order. Page: 1 Permit:AWC440013 Owner-Facility:Steven M Ross Facility Number:440013 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population Cattle LW Cattle-Milk Cow 250 228 Total Design Capacity: 250 Total SSLW: 350,000 Page: 2 Permit:AWC440013 Owner-Facility: Steven M Ross Facility Number:440013 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Discharges&Stream Impacts ❑ ■ DD 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: Structure Application Field Other ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ a.Was conveyance man-made? b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes,notify DWQ) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ■ D ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ❑ ■ D ❑ discharge? Yes No NA NE Waste Collection, Storage&Treatment ❑ ■ ❑ D 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? D 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(I.e./large trees,severe ❑ ■ ❑ D erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ 000 or closure plan? O ❑ D 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ■ 8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) m other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 9. Does any part of the waste management syste improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or D ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? If yes,check the appropriate box below. ❑ Excessive Ponding? Hydraulic Overload? Frozen Ground? Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? Page: 3 Permit:AWC440013 Owner-Facility:Steven M Ross Facility Number:440013 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? ❑ Is PAN>10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Com(Silage) Crop Type 2 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. WUP? Page: 4 Permit:AWC440013 Owner-Facility:Steven M Ross Facility Number:440013 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Records and Documents Checklists? Design? Maps? Other? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? 120 Minute inspections? Weather code? Weekly Freeboard? Transfers? Rainfall? Inspections after> 1 inch rainfall&monthly? Waste Analysis? ❑ Annual soil analysis? Crop yields? Stocking? Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Quality representative immediately. Page: 5 Permit:AWC440013 Owner-Facility:Steven M Ross Facility Number:440013 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Other Issues Yes No NA NE 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 34.Are subsurface drains present on this farm? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Spray Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other Page: 6 4 NCDE R North Carolina Department of EnvironmeAnd Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section January 14, 2011 Mr. Ralph Ross Ross Dairy Farm 681 Farmland Road Waynesville, North Carolina 28785 Subject: 2010 Compliance Inspection Ross Dairy Farm Facility No. 44-15 Haywood County Dear Mr. Ross: On December 21, 2010, 1 conducted a routine compliance inspection of the waste handling system for the Ross Dairy Farm. The dairy waste handling facility appeared to be well maintained and record keeping was in good order. The assistance of Hank Ross was greatly appreciated during the inspection. If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please do not hesitate to contact me at (828) 296-4500. Sin rely, / Ed Williams Environmental Specialist Enclosures Cc: Leslie Smathers, Haywood County Soil &Water Conservation District 589 Raccoon Road Ste. 203 Waynesville, NC 28786 Joe Hudyncia, Division of Soil &Water Winston-Salem Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Asheville Regional Office Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOrthCarofina Internet:www ricwaterouality.orm �/ Aff An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer (/ 1 K K/rt11Z �/ Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Permit: eyv�44o015 ❑ Denied Access Facility Number: 440015 Facility Status: Active -- Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection _ Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Haywood Region: Asheville M _ Date of Visit: 1?�21/2010 Entry Time:1Q:00 Exit Time:11:3n AM Incident#: „r c arm Owner Email: Farm Name: Phone: 828-926-1765 owner: Rai^` Ross Mailing Address: coe �.......1 A785 - Physical Address: 681 Farmland Rd Waynesville NC 28785 Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Latitude- 35°35'17" Longitude: 83°01'30" Location of Farm: Jonathan Creek Hwy.276,turn left of Bob Boyd Road,turn left on Farmland Road facility is at end of road. Question Areas: Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Records and Documents Other Issues Certified Operator:Hank A Ross Operator Certification Number: 21953 Secondary OIC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone: Phone 24 hour contact name Hank Ross Phone: Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Date: Inspector Signature: Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: The facility appeared to be well maintained and the record keeping was in good order. Page: 1 Permit:AWC440015 Owner-Facility: Ralph Ross Facility Number:440015 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine w Waste Structures Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard aste Pond WASTE POND Page: 2 Permit:AWC440015 Owner-Facility: Ralph Ross Facility Number:440015 inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Discharges&Stream Impacts 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: Structure Application Field Other ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ a.Was conveyance man-made? b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes,notify DWQ) c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes, notify DWQ) 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ discharge? Yes No NA NE Waste Collection,Storage&Treatment 4. is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ If yes,is waste level into structural freeboard? 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(Le./large trees,severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? 8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? If yes,check the appropriate box below. Excessive Ponding? Hydraulic Overload? ❑ Frozen Ground? ❑ Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? Page: 3 Permit:AWC440015 Owner-Facility: Ralph Ross Facility Number:440015 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? Is PAN> 10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Corn(Silage) Crop Type 2 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Q Q ❑ Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? 110110 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ E ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. WUP? ❑ Page: 4 Permit:AWC440015 Owner-Facility: Ralph Ross Facility Number:440015 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Records and Documents Q Checklists? Q Design? Maps? Q Other? ❑ ■ QO 21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? 120 Minute inspections? Weather code? Weekly Freeboard? Transfers? Rainfall? Q Inspections after> 1 inch rainfall&monthly? ❑ Waste Analysis? Annual soil analysis? Crop yields? Stocking? Q Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? Q ■ QQ 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ■ Q Q 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? Q ■ Q ❑ 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? Q ■ Q Q Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? , ., ose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ Q ❑ 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility p ti Quality representative immediately. Page: 5 Permit:AWC440015 Owner-Facility: Ralph Ross Facility Number:440015 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Otherissues Yes No NA NE 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ M ❑ ❑ 34.Are subsurface drains present on this farm? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Spray Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other ❑ Page: 6 A=4fVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section January 14, 2011 Mr. Tom Osborne Osborne Farm 150 Osborne Road Clyde, North Carolina 28721 Subject: Compliance Inspection Animal Waste Handling System Osborne Farm—Facility#44-5 Haywood County Dear Mr. Osborne: On December 14, 2010, 1 conducted a routine Compliance Inspection of the animal waste handling system for the Osborne Farm. Our records show that your annual permit fee is due. Please send in the annual permit fee ASAP. Thank you for your time and assistance during the inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection or need assistance of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact me at (828)296-4500. Please see the inspection report for additional comments/observations. S' ly, d Williams Environmental Specialist Enclosure Cc: Leslie Smathers, Haywood County Soil &Water Conservation District 589 Raccoon Road Ste. 203 Waynesville, NC 28786 Joe Hudyncia, Division of Soil &Water Winston-Salem Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Files ARO AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOI thCarofina Internet:www.ncwaterouality.oru Naturally An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer AtIlk Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number: 440005 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC440005 ❑ Denied Access Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Haywood Region: Asheville Date of Visit: 12/14/2010 Entry Time:10700 AM Exit Time:11:30 AM Incident#: Farm Name: Osborne Farm Owner Email: Owner: Massie Osborne Phone: 828-627-9087 Mailing Address: 150 Osborne Rd Clyde NC 287218699 Physical Address: 150 Osborne Rd Clyde NC 28721 Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Location of Farm: Latitude: 35°30'30" Longitude: 82'54'30" Farm Location: Main St in Clyde to Poison Cove Rd.to Stamey Cove Rd.Osborne Road off of Stamey Cove Road(SR1823)in south Clyde. Question Areas: M Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Q0 Records and Documents Other Issues Certified Operator:Thomas M Osborne Operator Certification Number: 22603 Secondary OIC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone 24 hour contact name Tom Osborne Phone: 000-627-9087 Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone: Inspector Signature: Date: Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: The facility appeared to be well maintained. Our records show that your annual permit fee is due. Please send in annual permit fee ASAP. Page: 1 Permit:AWC440005 Owner-Facility: Massie Osborne Facility Number:440005 Inspection Date: 12/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine AMW Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population Cattle Cattle-Milk Cow 150 132 Total Design Capacity: 150 Total SSLW: 210,000 Waste Structures Type Identifier Closed Date Start Data Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard aste Pond WSP 6.00 6.00 Net Stack WET STACK 4 Page: 2 Permit:AWC440005 owner-Facility:Massie Osborne Facility Number:440005 Inspection Date: 12/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Discharges&Stream Impacts 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Discharge originated at: Structure Application Field ❑ Other a.Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes,notify DWQ) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes,notify DWQ) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ discharge? Yes No NA NE Waste Collection, Storage&Treatment 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑ 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(Le./large trees,severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ B. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Excessive Ponding? Hydraulic Overload? Frozen Ground? "* ❑ Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? Page: 3 Permit:AWC440005 Owner-Facility:Massie Osborne Facility Number:440005 Inspection Date: 12/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? ❑ Is PAN> 10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Com(Silage) Crop Type 2 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ N ❑ ❑ Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. WUP? Page: 4 Permit:AWC440005 Owner-Facility:Massie Osbome Facility Number:440005 Inspection Date: 12/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Records and Documents Checklists? Design? Maps? ❑ Other? ❑ 21. Does record keeping need improvement? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? ❑ 120 Minute inspections? ❑ 13 Weather code? Weekly Freeboard? Transfers? ❑ Rainfall? ❑ Inspections after> 1 inch rainfall&monthly? Q Waste Analysis? Annual soil analysis? Crop yields? Q D Stocking? Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? ❑ 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? Q MOO 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? E ❑ ❑ Q 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ 0 Q ❑ 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? ❑ Q 0 Q Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ E Q Q 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ,ate"*. Quality representative immediately. r�r Page: 5 Permit:AWC440005 Owner-Facility:Massie Osborne Facility Number:440005 Inspection Date: 12/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Other Issues Yes No NA NE 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ 01111 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 34.Are subsurface drains present on this farm? ❑ E ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Spray Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other ❑ Page: 6 Arj NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section January 14, 2011 Mr. Charles Medford Frank D. Medford Farm 52 Joe Medford Road Waynesville, North Carolina 28785 Subject: Compliance Inspection Animal Waste Handling System Frank D. Medford Farm—Facility#44-58 Haywood County Dear Mr. Medford: On December 21, 2010, 1 conducted a routine Compliance Inspection of the animal waste handling system for the Frank D. Medford Farm. The maintenance and operation of the dairy appeared to be very good. One area of concern noted during the inspection was with regard to cows having access to the creek. This causes potential for adverse impacts to the creek. It is recommended that cows be fenced from the creek and a watering source added to the pasture. Also, feeding stations are too close to the creek, presenting the potential for animal waste to be discharged to surface waters. Recommend moving feeding stations up and away from creek You can contact Haywood County Soil and Water for technical assistance in this matter. I appreciate your assistance during the inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection or need assistance of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact me at(828)296- 4685. Please see the enclosed inspection report for additional comments/observations. erely,� Ed Williams Environmental Specialist Enclosure Cc: Leslie Smathers, Haywood County Soil &Water Conservation District 589 Racoon Road Ste. 203 Waynesville, NC 28786 Joe Hudyncia, Division of Soil &Water Winston-Salem Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Files ARO AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778.8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwatermuality.org XUAWAYAn Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number, 440058 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC440058 ❑ Denied Access Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection __ Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Haywood Region: Asheville Date of Visit: 12/21/2010 Entry Time:02:00 PUL Exit Time:03:00 PM Incident#: Farm Name: Medford Dairy Owner Email: Owner: Frank D Medford Phone: 828-627-6766 Mailing Address:247 Charlie Medford l n Waynesville NC.28786 Physical Address: 254 Joe Medford Rd Waynesville NC 28785 Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Location of Farm: Latitude: 35°35'42" Longitude: 89°58'30" 3 miles north of 1-40 on Ironduff Road Question Areas: Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Records and Documents Other Issues Certified Operator:Charles F Medford Operator Certification Number: 21353 Secondary OIC(s): Title Phone On-Site Representative(s): Name 24 hour contact name Charlie Medford Phone: On-site representative Charlie Medford Phone: Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone: Date: Inspector Signature: Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: Irrigation equipment has not been calibrated. Please contact Joe Hudyncia with Soil/Water(336)771-5053 for forms and instruction. As has been noted during past inspections,the creeks around your farm look bad.Cows have free access and they are causing a lot of stream bank erosion. Also,feeding stations are too close to the creek. Animal waste is piling up at the feeding stations and creating conditions where waste can get into surface waters. Please consider the cost share program that can provide funding for cattle exclusion fencing,waterers,and other BMP's to protect surface waters. For assistance,contact the Haywood County Soil and Water Conservation District. Page: 1 Permit:AWC440058 Owner-Facility: Frank D Medford Facility Number:440058 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population Cattle Cattle-Milk Cow 130 103 Total Design Capacity: 130 Total SSLW: 182,000 Waste Structures Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard aste Pond WSP 30.00 42.00 Net Stack WET STACK Page: 2 Permit:AWC440058 owner-Facility: Frank D Medford Facility Number:440058 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Discharges&Stream Impacts ❑ Cl1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Discharge originated at: Structure Application Field Other ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ a.Was conveyance man-made? b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes,notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ❑ c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ discharge? Yes No NA NE Waste Collection, Storage&Treatment 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑ 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(I.e./large trees,severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? B. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Excessive Ponding? Hydraulic Overload? Frozen Ground? Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? ❑ Page: 3 Permit:AWC440058 Owner-Facility: Frank D Medford Facility Number:440058 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? ❑ Is PAN> 10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Com(Silage) Crop Type 2 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ ❑ ❑ 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. WUP? ❑ 4 Page: 4 Permit:AWC440058 Owner-Facility: Frank D Medford Facility Number:440058 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Records and Documents Checklists? Design? ❑ Maps? Other? 21. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? 120 Minute inspections? ❑ Weather code? Weekly Freeboard? Transfers? Rainfall? Inspections after>1 inch rainfall&monthly? ❑ Waste Analysis? ❑ Annual soil analysis? Crop yields? Stocking? ❑ Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ ■ ❑ Q 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? Q ■ ❑ ❑ 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Quality representative immediately. Page: 5 Permit:AWC440058 Owner-Facility:Frank D Medford Facility Number:440058 Inspection Date: 12/21/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Other Issues Yes No NA NE 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 34.Are subsurface drains present on this farm? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Spray Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other ❑ Page: 6 0�� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section January 14, 2011 Mr. Randall Parkins Parkins Brothers Dairy 6434 Panther Creek Road Clyde, North Carolina 28721 Subject: Compliance Inspection Animal Waste Handling System Parkins Brothers Dairy—Facility#44-36 Haywood County Dear Mr. Parkins: On December 15, 2010, 1 conducted a routine Compliance Inspection of the animal waste handling system for Parkins Brothers Dairy. The facility appears to be well maintained and the records were in good order. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional concerns/comments. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and I appreciate your assistance during the inspection. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at(828)296-4500. S' a ely, d Williams L Environmental Specialist Enclosure Cc: Leslie Smothers Haywood County Soil &Water Conservation District 589 Raccoon Road Ste. 203 Waynesville, NC 28786 w/enclosure Joe Hudyncia, Division of Soil &Water Winston-Salem Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Files ARO AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION-Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwatergual!!y.org Naturall'y An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer 0 0 m Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number: 440036 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC440036 ❑ Denied Access Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Haylplood Region: Asheville Data of Visit: 12/15/2010 Entry Time:12700 PM Exit Time:01:00 PM Incident#: Farm Name: Parkins Brothers Dairy Owner Email: Owner: Randall S Parkins Phone: 828-627-6120 Mailing Address: ""Dar Graham Rd Clyde NC 28721 Physical Address: "312 DOC Graham Rd Clyde NC 28721 Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Location of Farm: Latitude: 35°40'10" Longitude: 82°56'30" Panther Creek off Fines Creek Rd.at 15 mile exit of interstate 40[1-40 to Fines creek Exit,Turn Right,Go 0.1 miles,Turn Right and go).5 miles to Farm] Question Areas: 6 Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Records and Documents Other Issues Operator Certification Number: Certified Operator. Secondary OIC(s): Title Phone On-Site Representative(s): Name 24 hour contact name Randy Parkins Phone: On-site representative Randy Parkins Phone: Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone: Date: Inspector Signature: Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: The facility appeared to be well maintained and the record keeping was in good order. Page: 1 Permit:AWC440036 Owner-Facility:Randall S Parkins Facility Number:440036 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population Cattle Cattle-Milk Cow 150 103 Total Design Capacity: 150 Total SSLW: 210,000 Waste Structures Type identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard ry Stack 02 01/01/49 aste Pond 01 01/01/91 30.00 33.00 Page: 2 Permit:AWC440036 Owner-Facility: Randall S Parkins Facility Number:440036 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Discharges&Stream Impacts 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Discharge originated at: Structure Application Field ❑ Other ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ a.Was conveyance man-made? b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes,notify DWQ) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ discharge? Yes No NA NE Waste Collection,Storage&Treatment 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑ 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(l.e./large trees,severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Excessive Ponding? Hydraulic Overload? Frozen Ground? Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? Page: 3 Permit:AWC440036 Owner-Facility: Randall S Parkins Facility Number:440036 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? ❑ Is PAN> 10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Corn(Silage) Crop Type 2 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management 11000 Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ N ❑ ❑ 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? 00 ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. WUP? Page: 4 Permit:AWC440036 Owner-Facility:Randall S Parkins Facility Number:440036 inspection Date: 12/15/2010 inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Records and Documents Checklists? Design? Maps? Other? 21. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? ❑ 120 Minute inspections? ❑ Weather code? Weekly Freeboard? Transfers? Rainfall? Inspections after> 1 inch rainfall&monthly? ❑ Waste Analysis? ❑ Annual soil analysis? . Crop yields? Stocking? Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? ❑ 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ AAA,, Quality representative immediately. Page: 5 Permit:AWC440036 Owner-Facility: Randall S Parkins Facility Number:440036 Inspection Date: 12/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for visit:Routine Other Issues Yes No NA NE 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ M ❑ ❑ 34.Are subsurface drains present on this farm? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Spray Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other ❑ Page: 6 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 14,2011 CERTIFIED MAIL 70091680 0000 7514 8284 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RECEIPT# Pete Szelwach,Manager Plant Clement Pappas NC,Inc. 125 Industrial Park Road Hendersonville,NC 28792 Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2011-DV-0001 Permit No.WQ0004797 HendersonCounty Dear Mr.Szelwach, A review has been conducted of Clement Pappas Collection System's self reported Wastewater Treatment Plant Bypass 5-Day Report submitted by Tracey Martinez. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of permit WQ0004797. The violation that occurred is summarized below: Permit Condition II. 6., requires that the spray irrigation facilities be effectively maintained and operated as a non-discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility. On January 4, 2011, approximately 2500 gallons of process wastewater spilled onto the ground, and approximately 500 gallons discharged to an unnamed tributary to Mud Creek. The spill was believed to have been the result of leaking butterfly valves from the irrigation lines which subsequently filled an underground pipe running from the lagoon to the pump station. The pipe then leaked at a broken fitting. You are required to provide a written response to this Notice by February 14,2011. Please include in your response, a schedule for completion of any corrective actions referenced in the 5-Day Bypass Report as well as your method of determining the volume of the spill. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.orn �aturallt� An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Szelwach Permit No WQ0004797 January 14,2011 Page 2 of 2 Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates'or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Please note that each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation, subject to additional civil penalties. If you have any questions concerning this Notice,please contact Beverly Price or me at(828)296-4500. Since an don Davidson,L.G. Aquifer Protection Section Supervisor Asheville Regional Office cc: ARO-APS Files Aquifer Protection Section Central Files Aquifer Protection Section Enforcement Files B' 4; NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 14,2011 Pete Szelwach,Manager Plant Clement Pappas NC,Inc. 125 Industrial Park Road Hendersonville,NC 28792 Subject: Monitoring Well Data(GW-59)Review for November 2010 Permit No.WQ0004797 Henderson County Dear Mr.Szelwach, A review has been conducted of Clement Pappas GW-59 data for November 2010. This review has shown that Monitoring Wells #2R, 4, 5, 6, and 8 contained fecal and/or total coliform bacteria. The 2L Groundwater Standard for total coliform is 1/100 ml of sample. All of the referenced wells contained total coliform bacteria above this level. Often, we find that surface water intrusion into the wells can result in this type of contamination. We would like for you to assess the wells to determine if they were properly constructed. The Well Construction Record(GW-1 Form) indicates that the wells were grouted; however we would like to have this confirmed. If the wells have been properly constructed,we would like to see further investigation into the cause of the coliform contamination. If you have any questions,please contact me at(828)296-4685. Sincerely, Beverly Pr' Environmental Specialist cc: ARO-APS Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North.Carolina Intemet:www.ncwatemuality.om An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer 0 0 0 x6taT NCDE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary I 1 AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION January 14, 2011 Ed Matheny 1606 Sandy Hollow Anderson, S.C. 29621 RE: Results of Well Sampling PIN: 7694-20-8329 Haywood County, N.C. Dear Mr. Matheny: On November 1, 2010, 1 collected a water sample from your water supply well located on Honeybee Way within Barber Orchard. The water sample was analyzed for arsenic, lead, cooper, chromium, herbicides and pesticides. Relict pesticides currently found in soil and groundwater within Barber Orchard would be detected if present using these methods. These types of pesticides include many compounds that have been documented to be present in groundwater such as BHC-Gamma (lindane) and endrin. The water sample was collected from the kitchen sink faucet. The lab results are attached and I've highlighted the detected compounds on the sheets in blue. A summary of the detections) are as follows: Compound Detected Level EPA Drinking Water (parts per Standard (parts per billion) err' billion) MCL Cooper 19 1,300 *MCL is maximum contaminant level allowed in public systems. One of the EPA approved analytical methods (EPA method 608) involves use of a device called a gas chromatograph that essentially volatilizes the sample's compounds and the volatized electrons are then captured and measured in intensity. The electron measuring device essentially returns 'peaks' which are then matched with 'peaks' of known pesticides. Seven unidentified peaks were found in your well sample. The lab contacted me directly to determine the setting of your well and to determine exactly what we were attempting to 'look for' which would've assisted them in identifying the peaks. However, in the end, these peaks remained unidentifiable. Based on these results, a health risk assessment is not warranted. Should you have questions or wish to speak in greater detail about the limited results, please do not hesitate to call me at (828) 296.4680 or via email at landon.davidson(ancdenr.dov. We could resample your well in the future. Sincerely, �GLandornkDaviclson, L.G. Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor Attached: lab results cc: Health Director- Haywood County Health Dept. one N hCarolliina North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional nn Officeatu�+Rli�/ 2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swaanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 FAX (828)299-7043 A ► ;/ Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer 0 0 0 ` 4 KNEW' North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section January 12, 2011 Susan Albee 621 White Oak Lane Tryon, NC 28782 Dear Ms. Albee, On three different dates (9/7/2010, 10/25/2010, & 11/17/2010), personnel from the Asheville Regional Office's Aquifer Protection Section (APS) evaluated you water supply well located at 621 White Oak Lane in Polk County. An investigation was initiated over your concerns of an unknown white precipitate or settable solid present in your water supply well and indoor plumbing. The goal of the investigation was to indentify the White precipitate, evaluate the effectiveness of your whole-house treatment and make recommendations on .jmproving the quality of your groundwater supply. Multiple water quality samples were taken at the well head and the kitchen faucet (Table 1). Laboratory analysis indicates no detections for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium and silver. However, there are detections for aluminum, barium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, sodium, and zinc. A brief explanation of each analyte present is given below: • Aluminum was detected at concentrations ranging from 1.3—2.2 mg/l. Aluminum is a natural occurring metal commonly associated with aluminum silicates otherwise known as clays. North Carolina has not established a groundwater standard for aluminum. It is believed that the bedrock surrounding the open borehole is unstable and releasing the clays as material sloughs off into the well borehole. It is important to note that samples taken at the kitchen faucet indicates very little aluminum removal by your current treatment system. • Barium was detected at a concentration of 0.02 mg/I. Barium is a naturally occurring metal in the region's bedrock and soils. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for human consumption of barium at 0.70 mg/l. The level of barium in your water supply well is below the state's maximum contaminate level. • Copper was detected at concentrations ranging from 0.006 — 0.008 mg/I. Copper is a naturally occurring metal in the region's bedrock and soils. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for human consumption of copper at 1 mg/l. The level of copper in your water supply well is below the state's maximum contaminate level. It is important to note the copper concentrations are higher at your kitchen faucet (0.048— 0.070 mg/1). Groundwater was determined to be acidic (5.5— AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Nor thCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.ora Naturaliff An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 5.8) which may be interacting with the indoor plumping (copper pipes) and/or treatment system to release copper. Regardless, copper concentrations at your kitchen faucet are also below state groundwater standards. • Iron was detected at concentrations ranging from 0.56—0.63 mg/I. Iron is a naturally occurring metal in the region's bedrock and soils. North Carolina has established a maximum contaminate level for human consumption of iron at 0.3 mg/I. The level of iron in your water supply well is above the state's maximum contaminate level. Please be aware that the presence of iron in groundwater is common and does not constitute a health risk. It is important to note that samples taken at the kitchen faucet indicate very little iron (0.48—0.76 mg/1) removal by your current treatment system. • Magnesium was detected at a concentration of 0.79 mg/l. Magnesium is a naturally occurring metal in the region's bedrock and soils. North Carolina has not established a groundwater standard for magnesium. • Manganese was detected at a concentration of 0.02 mg/I. Manganese is a naturally occurring metal in the region's bedrock and soils. North Carolina has established a maximum contaminate level for human consumption of manganese at 0.05 mg/l. The level of manganese in your water supply well is below the state's maximum contaminate level. Please be aware that the presence of manganese in groundwater is common and does not constitute a health risk. • Sodium was detected at a concentration of 8 mg/l. Sodium is a naturally occurring metal in the region's bedrock and soils. North Carolina has not established a groundwater standard for sodium. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Carolina Division of Public Health recommends sodium concentrations less than 20 mg/I for drinking water (based on 500 mg/day restricted sodium diet). The concentration of sodium in your water supply well is below the public health recommendation. • Zinc was detected at a concentrations ranging from 0.011 — 0.013 mg/l. Zinc is a naturally occurring4 metal in the region's bedrock and soils. North Carolina has established a maximum contaminate level for human consumption of zinc at 1 mg/I. The level of zinc in your water supply well is below the state's maximum contaminate level. It is important to note that zinc concentrations are much higher at your kitchen faucet (2.5 — 3.1 mg/1). Groundwater at the well head was determined to be acidic (5.5 — 5.8) which may be interacting with the treatment media to release zinc. The level of zinc at your kitchen faucet is above the state's maximum contaminate level. On November 17, 2010, APS staff attempted to use a well camera to inspect the integrity of the well casing and bedrock borehole. Initially, the water supply well was pumped or purged for approximately one hour. Water levels dropped from 81 feet below land surface (BLS) to 140 feet BLS. The water level was holding steady at 140 feet BLS when copious amounts of coarse sediment began discharging from the well head faucet followed by a loss of pressure at the well pump. It was concluded that a portion of the bedrock had collapsed and filled the borehole up to the level of the pump (-- 360 feet BLS). Pittman Drilling was called on site to raise the well pump approximately 40 feet. It is our opinion that the collapse of the borehole is an indication that the underlying bedrock is unstable and may continue to collapse over time. We have also concluded that your water supply well has an adequate recharge rate and that any loss of in-house pressure is not related to groundwater levels or pump performance. In closing, I would like to summarize our findings to date: • The white precipitate present in your water supply well is most likely related to the release of clay-size particles as sections of weak bedrock slough off into the open borehole. In order to slow or stop the degradation of the borehole, it is recommended that casing extend the entire length of the well followed by the addition of coarse material in the surrounding annulus space to help support the bedrock. • It was determined that your water supply well has adequate recharge and any loss of in-house pressure is not related to groundwater levels or pump performance. • Your current treatment system is inefficient at removing metals such as aluminum, iron, copper and zinc. More importantly the copper and zinc concentrations are much higher at the kitchen faucet which may reflect some interaction between acidic groundwater and in-house plumbing and/or treatment system. It is advisable that a water treatment specialist be consulted to improve or replace the current treatment and thus reduce the levels of zinc at your in-house faucets. I have attached several fact sheets on groundwater quality and water treatment systems. Please contact state toxicologist Dr. Ken Rudo if you have questions concerning the health risks of copper and zinc in your drinking water. Dr. Rudo can be reached at (919) 707-5911 or at ken.rudo@ncdenr.gov. I am also available if you have any additional questions or need further assistance. I can be reached at (828) 296-4500 or brett.laverty@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, ett Laverty drogeologist Aquifer Protection Section Asheville Regional Office 7.. hi, O r rn ti rn O O Cl) r �� O N O ch 5N, r O O O un O O O 4 V V V W CD co V O C) O O O O O LO O O O O 00 O V E; O O O O o 0 0 v v v o . ': 0 0 0 'a o 0 0 0 m. rn V a v v y r c O N G� + { O N M ci V L 3 0 N tC 0 O O V v O 3 N co to N W r - O CD r r _ C7 O tp, Q �* - N t N t �. ' CDt CD O O O o 0 0 0 N N N + O N N N NLO ti *vx N CN 0) O O V r r r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 7, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL 70091680 0000 7514 8253 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr.Mike Corn 735 Butler Bridge Road Fletcher,North Carolina 28732 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/NOTICE OF INTENT NOV-2010-DV-0424 Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T .13 04 NCGS 143-215.1 Small Acres Dairy No. AWC450007,Permit No. AWG200000 Henderson County Dear Mr. Corn: On December 16 2010, staff of the NC Division of Water Quality(DWQ),Aquifer Protection Section(APS), inspected the Small Acres Dairy and the permitted waste disposal system. As a result of this inspection,you are hereby notified that,having been permitted to have a non-discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T .1304,you have been found to be in violation of your permit as follows: Violation#1: Failure to prevent a discharge except in accordance with the permit.(Permit No.AWG200000 Section I.1.) On 1211612010 APS Staff observed an unpermitted discharge from your facility and denuded lot. The wastewater was discharging to an unnamed tributary to the French Broad River. Violation#2: Violation of water quality standards: (Permit No.AWG00000 Section I.2.) On 1211612010 APS Staff collected stream turbidity samples from an unnamed tributary to the French Broad River upstream and downstream of the Small Acres Dairy. Upstream Sample—2 NTU's Downstream Sample—360 NTU's Water quality standard for Class "C"waters =25 NTU's AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterguality.ora ;Vaturally An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer Small Acres Dairy 2 of 5 Required Corrective Action for Violation#1 &#2: You should consult with a technical specialist on how to eliminate runoff from your facility. Steps taken may include BMP's that eliminate runoff from the denuded lot into the storm drain drop-box and guttering of roofed structures. The steps could include but are not limited to modification of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. Violation#3: Failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in accordance with the facilities Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. (Permit No.AWG00000 Section V.2.) On 1211612010 the storage pond level was documented at 14 inches of freeboard at the liquids waste pond. A level of 21.6 inches is the maximum level allowed by your permit. Required Corrective Action for Violation#3: Continue to follow the proposed actions outlined in your Plan of Action(POA). Take all necessary additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section V.2 of your permit. Upgrades to your facility, including guttering roofs,may be needed in order to separate rainwater from wastewater. Violation#4: Failure to notify Division of Water Quality of inadequate freeboard in the lagoon within 24 hours(Permit No. AWG00000 Section III. 13c.) Your permit specifically requires notification by telephone within 24 hours and a written report within S calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence of a reportable permit condition. The Division of Water Quality has no record of receiving the 24-hour notification and/or the S day written report. Required Corrective Action for Violation#4: In the future,please notify the Division of Water Quality of the occurrence of any reportable events in accordance with your permit. Violation#5: Failure to divert uncontaminated runoff(runoff from property and building roofs)away from the waste storage structure(Permit No. AWG00000 Section II. 11.) Required Corrective Action for Violation#5: Roof guttering and other facility upgrades may be required. Contact a technical specialist. Small Acres Dairy 3of5 Violation#6: Failure to apply animal waste in accordance with your permit and Certified Animal Waste Management Plan: (Permit No.AWG00000 Section II. 21.) On December 16, 2010,APS Staff witnessed the application of animal waste over snow-covered ground. Required Corrective action for Violation#6: The Division of Water Quality requests that you please submit the following items with your response to this Notice of Violation 1. Copies of all the pumping records, waste pond levels, rainfall records and waste analyses for this farm from January 1, 2010 to the present along with a copy of your CAWMP. 2. An explanation from the OIC for this farm regarding how this violation occurred. 3. A list from the OIC concerning the steps that will be taken to prevent this violation from occurring in the future. Violation#7: Failure to apply for and obtain a new Certificate of Coverage(Permit No. AWG200000 Section V.10.) You are operating under an expired permit. Your General Permit AWG200000 expired September 30, 2009. Required Corrective Action for Violation#7: Submit the permit renewal application that was mailed to you. Violation#8: Failure to calibrate waste application equipment in accordance with permit(Permit No.AWG200000 Section II.24.) Required Corrective Action for Violation#8: Calibrate waste application equipment in accordance with your permit. The following are your prior violations and civil penalty assessments: September 24,2004—DWQ issues Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent for illegal discharge and permit conditions violations. This violation was for intentionally placing siphoning pipes in your waste pond to bypass the waste management system and discharge waste to waters of the State. Small Acres Dairy : 4of5 February 24,2005—Assessment of Civil Penalties for Making an Outlet to Waters of the State and Permit Conditions Violations. File No. DV 04-018 October 27,2005—DWQ issues Notice of Violation for failure to provide required records and documentation. December 13,2006—DWQ issues Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent for illegal discharge and permit conditions violation. File No.NOV-2006-DV-0074 This violation was for intentionally placing hay bales along a waste stream to divert waste into surface waters, thereby bypassing your waste management system. May 18,2007-Assessment of Civil Penalties for Making an Outlet to Waters of the State and Permit Conditions Violations. File No. DV-2007-0004 December 28, 2007—DWQ issues Notice of Violation for records deficiency and failure to address and correct problems noted in the December,2006 Notice of Violation March 18,2010—DWQ issues Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent for illegal discharge and permit conditions violation. File No.NOV-2010-PC-0202 This violation was for intentionally placing siphoning pipes in your waste pond to bypass the waste management system and discharge waste to waters of the State. May 27,2010-Assessment of Civil Penalties for Making an Outlet to Waters of the State and Permit Conditions Violations. File No. DV-2010-0044 A quote from the December 13,2006 Notice Violation: You are to immediately contact the Henderson County Soil and Water Conservation District for technical assistance in addressing the drop-box in the cow loafing area that drains to the stream. Also, get assistance for installing a freeboard marker in the slurry pond and concrete manure pit. You have still not addressed the drop-box in the cow loafing area. Violations#1 and#2 of this Notice of Violation are a result of you not addressing the drop-box issue. You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violations on or before January 21,2011 and to provide a written response to this Notice by January 21,2011.Please include in your response all corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed. Please arrange a meeting at your farm before March 1'2011 between us,Jonathan Wallin of the Henderson County Soil and Water Conservation District(828)697-4949,Joe Hudyncia(336)771-5053 and Jeff Young(828)296- 4500 to discuss steps needed to bring your farm into compliance and effectively and legally manage your dairy waste. Small Acres Dairy S of S As a result of the violations in this Notice,this office is considering a recommendation for a civil penalty assessment to the Director of the Division. If you wish to present an explanation for the violations cited, or if you believe there are other factors,which should be considered,please send such information to me in writing within ten(10)days following receipt of this letter. Your response will be reviewed,and, if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, it will be forwarded to the Director and included for consideration. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action,to the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand($25,000)dollars against any"person"who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions,or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. If you have any questions concerning this Notice,please contact me at(828)296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson,L.G. Aquifer Protection Supervisor cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit ARO APS Files Jonathan Wallin,Henderson County Soil and Water District Jeff Young Judy S.Billings,Environmental Crimes Unit, State Bureau of Investigation O O Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency rr--1� Facility Number: 450007 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC450007 tJ Denied Access Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection — Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Henderson Region: Asheville Date of Visit: 12/16/2010 Entry Time:11:00 AM Exit Time:12:30 PM Incident#: Farm Name: Small Acres Dairy Owner Email: Owner: Michael R`'om Phone: 828-684-0475 Mailing Address:735 Cutler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732 Physical Address: Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant Integrator: Location of Farm: Latitude:3,5°23'50" Longitude: 82°33'10" At the intersection of Jeffress Road and Valley View Road A miles south of the Asheville Airport. Question Areas: M Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Records and Documents Other Issues Operator Certification Number: Certified Operator: Secondary OIC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone 24 hour contact name Michael R Corn Phone: 828-684-0475 On-site representative Michael R Corn Phone: 828-684-0475 Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone: Date: Inspector Signature: Secondary Inspector(s): Page: 1 Permit:AWC450007 Owner-Facility: Michael R Corn Facility Number:450007 Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: The Small Acres Dairy operated by Michael Corn is out of compliance. Discharge and Stream Impacts: 1.Waste running off of facility and denuded lot into storm drain,then into un-named tributary to the French Broad River. 2.Waste was present on the stream bed of the tributary to the French Broad River indicating past discharge. 3.Discharge adversely impacted Waters of the State causing a stream standard violation for Turbidity. Sample results for Turbidity— Un-named tributary upstream of the Small Acres Dairy-2 NTU's Un-named tributary downstream of the Small Acres Dairy-360 NTU's Standard for Class"C"waters=25 NTU's 4.Storage capacity appears less than adequate due to waste level being into structural freeboard. 7.There are groundhog burrows dug into the storage pond dam. 8.There is no freebaord marker in the upper solids pond. Waste Application: 11.Applying waste to snow covered ground. Records and Documents: 19. Failure to have Certificate of Coverage. Permit is out of date and has not been renewed. 21. No waste application records were provided 21. Failure to obtain waste and soils analysis 24. Failure to calibrate waste application equipment Other Issues: 31. Failure to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by permit. Did not inform DWQ that liquids pond was past start pump and into storm storage. Page: 2 Permit:AWC450007 Owner-Facility:Michael R Corn Facility Number:450007 Inspection Date: 1211612010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Structures Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard Waste Pond LIQUIDS WSP 21.60 14.00 Waste Pond SOLIDS WSP 19.50 11.50 Page: 3 Permit:AWC450007 Owner-Facility: Michael R Corn Facility Number:450007 Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Discharges&Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Discharge originated at: Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other ■ a.Was conveyance man-made? 00110 b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes, notify DWQ) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? unknown d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes,notify DWQ) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ discharge? Waste Collection, Storage&Treatment Yes No NA NE 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ■ 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(Le./large trees,severe ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Waste Application Yes No NA NE 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Excessive Ponding? ❑ Hydraulic Overload? ❑ Frozen Ground? IN Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? ❑ 4 Page: 4 Permit:AWC450007 Owner-Facility:Michael R Corn Facility Number:450007 Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Waste Application PAN? Q Is PAN> 10%/10 lbs.? Total P2O5? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? Application outside of application area? Q Corn(Silage) Crop Type 1 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 2 Crop Type 3 Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Soil Type 2 Soil Type 3 Soil Type 4 Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Q ■ ❑ ❑ Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? 00110 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? 110110 Yes No NA NE Records and Documents 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ �t If yes,check the appropriate box below. WUP? ❑ Page: 5 Permit:AVVC450007 Owner-Facility: Michael R Corn Facility Number:450007 Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Records and Documents Yes No NA NE Checklists? ❑ Design? ❑ Maps? ❑ Other? ❑ 21.Does record keeping need improvement? E 11011 If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? 120 Minute inspections? ❑ Weather code? ❑ Weekly Freeboard? ❑ Transfers? ❑ Rainfall? ❑ Inspections after> 1 inch rainfall&monthly? ❑ Waste Analysis? 0 Annual soil analysis? Crop yields? ❑ Stocking? ❑ Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? ❑ 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ 0110 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Other Issues Yes No NA NE 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Quality representative immediately. Page: 6 Permit:AWC450007 Owner-Facility:Michael R Corn Facility Number:450007 Inspection Date: 12/16/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Otherlssues 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ N ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 34.Are subsurface drains present on this farm? ❑ 000 If yes,check the appropriate box below. Spray Field Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other Page: 7 0 0 A�� NCDEENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 6, 2011 Mr. Thomas Francis Southeastern Container Inc. 265 West Brooke Road Winchester, VA 22601 RE: Well Abandonment Variance No. WV01000047 Variance Request to Rule 15A NCAC 2C.0113(b)(1) Water Supply Well, 1250 Sand Hill Road Enka, NC 28728 Dear Mr. Francis, On January 03, 2011, the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Ceeceived your request for a variance to the well construction standards, specifically Rule 15A NCAC 2C.0113(b)(1). This rule states that any casing not grouted in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0107(f) shall be removed or grouted in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0107(f l prior to the abandonment of the well. The variance request is for the abandonment of one (1) water supply well at 1250 Sand Hill Road, in Enka, Buncombe County, North Carolina. Based upon the location of your well, which is inside the perimeter of a building at the above referenced property, and the information provided by your well contractor, it is my finding that the factors specified are sufficient to satisfy the conditions for approval of a variance as defined in 15A NCAC 2C.0118. Please note the attached permit conditions regarding the abandonment of the well. A copy of this permit, which includes the variance, should be attached to the required Well Abandonment Record (GW-30). The granting of this permit and variance is for the abandonment of one well located inside of the building only, and in no way relieves the owner or agent from other requirements of the North Carolina Well Construction Standards, or any other applicable law, rule or regulation that may be regulated by other agencies. If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you may commence a contested case by filing a petition under G.S. 150-23 within 60 days after receipt of the decision. One NorthCarolina North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office �atura« 2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 FAX (828)299-7043 i/ Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Thomas Francis January 12, 2011 Page 2 4684. If you have any questions regarding this variance, please contact Jonathan Stepp at 828-296 Sincere . andon avidson Aquifer Protection Section Regional Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Attachment: Residential GW-30 Form cc: Buncombe county Health Department Brian Greene,Greene Brothers Well&Pump NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES PERMIT FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A WELL OR WELL SYSTEM In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 87, North Carolina General Statutes, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations, PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Thomas Francis FOR THE Abandonment OF one (1) water supply well located in the consolidated rock formation of the Blue Ridge Geologic Belt. The well is located on property owned by Southeastern Container Inc. at 1250 Sand Hill Road, Buncombe County, North Carolina, in accordance with the application dated January 03, 2011, and in conformity with the specifications and supporting data, all of which are filed with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and are considered a part of this permit. Abandonment of a well under this Permit shall be in compliance with the North Carolina Well Construction Regulations and Standards, and any other laws and regulations pertaining to well construction or abandonment. This Permit shall be subject to other specified conditions, limitations, or exceptions as follows: 1. The entire depth of the well shall be completely filled with an approved grout. The grout inside the casing and bore hole shall be emplaced using the pump or pressure method; emplacement of this grout using gravity flow is prohibited; 2. The annular space around the casing shall be filled with bentonite hole plug to a minimum depth of 42 inches below the bottom surface of the existing concrete pad. The hole plug shall be hydrated in place; 3. The formed area around the well shall be completely filled with concrete and made continuous with the surrounding concrete pad that forms the floor of the building; 4. Please note that a well abandonment permit or notification must be obtained from the county in order to abandon this well. 5. Notification shall be given to Jonathan Stepp at the letterhead address or by telephone at(828)296- 4684,at least 48 hours prior to the start of well abandonment; 6. Please note on the GW-30 form for this well that a variance was issued. Permit issued this the 12th day of January, 2011. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION G. Landon Davidson, Aq 'fer Protection Regional Supervisor Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission PERMIT NO.WV0100OO47 NorthCaro/li/na North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office Caro in 2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)2964500 FAX (828)299-7043 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer O O x2i Rco,!D�ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 5,2011 CERTIFIED MAIL 7009 1680 0000 7514 8260 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RECEIPT# David Dew,President Lake Toxaway Company 4366 West Club Boulevard Lake Toxaway,NC 28747 Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2011-PC-0017 Permit No. WQ0000731 TransylvaniaCounty Dear Mr. Dew: A review of Lake Toxaway Company's Non-Discharge Monitoring Report for October 2010 showed the following violation: MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Permit Condition W. 7., requires three (3) copies of all monitoring data [as specified in Conditions IV.3. and IVA] on Form NDMR-1, to be submitted on or before the last day of the following month. The October 2010 NDMR was received on December 21, 2010. You are required to provide a written response to this Notice by February 5,2011. Please include in your response all corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand($25,000)dollars against any"person"who violates or fails to act in accordance AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North.Carohna Internet:www.ncwateraualiN.ora Natural'Y An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Dew Permit No WQ0000731 January 5,2010 Page 2 of 2 with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Please note that each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation, subject to additional civil penalties. If you have any questions concerning this Notice,please contact Beverly Price at(828)296-4685. Sincerely, �G Landon Davidson,L.G. Regional Supervisor Aquifer Protection cc: Keith Bond, WWTP ORC 99 Maple Hill Road Penrose NC 28766 ARO-APS Files Aquifer Protection Section Central Files ? NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary January 05, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL#70091680 0000 7514 8277 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Jerry West,Director of Operations Highlands Cove LLC 705 Highlands Cove Drive, Box C Highlands,NC, 28741 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of NC General Statute 143-215.1(a)(6) and Non-Discharge Permit No. WQ0017530 Highlands Cove LLC Case No. LV-2011-0002 Jackson County Dear Mr. West: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$450.00 and $49.76 in enforcement costs for a total of $499.76 against the Highlands Cove LLC. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Non- Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) submitted by Highlands Cove LLC for the month of August 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the effluent limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in Non-Discharge Permit No. WQ0017530. The violations that occurred are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Highlands Cove LLC violated the terms, conditions or requirements of Non-Discharge Permit No. WQ0017530 and NC G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6)in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. A civil penalty maybe assessed in accordance with the maximums established by NC G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2). AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North Caroliina Internet www.ncwaterguality.om Naturally Page 2 Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor for the Division of Water Quality Asheville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Highlands Cove LLC: For 2 of 2 violation of NC G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) of Permit 200.00 WQ0017530 for failing to produce an effluent in compliance with the the Permit Daily Maximum limit for NH3-N. For 1 of 1 violation of NC G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) of Permit 250.00 WQ0017530 for failing to produce an effluent in compliance with the the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N. 450.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 49.76 Enforcement Costs 499.76 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. I Page 3 Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Mr. Ed Hardee Aquifer Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement, which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Page 4 „> Please submit this information to the attention of both: Mr. Ed Hardee Aquifer Protection Section Division of Water Quality 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1636 AND Mr. G. Landon Davidson, L.G., Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa NC 28778 Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director, and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile(fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Page 5 Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919)431-3000 Fax: (919)431-3100 One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions,please contact Beverly Price at(828) 296-4685. Sincerely a.' .dS (Date) G. Landon Davidson,L.G. Aquifer Protection Section,Regional Supervisor Asheville Region Division of Water Quality Attachments -ATTACHMENT A cc: Asheville Regional Supervisor w/attachments Aquifer Protection Section Enforcement File w/attachments Aquifer Protection Section Central File w/attachments 0 0 % \ m 0 io 5 f §E 0 00 . o qz -4 0 ■ � E � ) z I � I I I z z z • m CL o 0 � Cl)0 # & & ;( / \ \ \ z ) = / • • I x x x m A 0 \ m \ { 2 § & & \ k 0 k k k I) j m C C 0 a , m r - m � § to §� X \ / \ �; § 0 r c > ° 2 � In � { \ & & & 0 E k m \ � 2 JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST APS Case Number: LV-2011-0002 County: Jackson Assessed Party: Highlands Cove LLC Permit No.: WQ0017530 Amount assessed: $499.76 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission Waiver of Rikht to an Administrative Heariny- and Stipulation_o Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in determining your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred. or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. By law [NCGS 133-215.6A(f)] remission of a civil penalty may be granted when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). _ (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are ir included in the attached penalty matrix and/or listed in the civil penalty assessment document); _ (b) the violator.promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); _ (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; _ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: 0 0 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF JACKSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS HIGHLANDS COVE LLC ) PERMIT NO. WQ0017530 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0002 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$499.76 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated, January 5,2011,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty(30)days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after thirty (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 2011 Signature ADDRESS TELEPHONE 0 o ' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 14, 2010 Floyd Kosinsky Linder Industrial Machinery Company Post Office Box 4589 Plant City, FL 33563 SUBJECT: December 10, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Linder Industrial Machinery Company Asheville Branch Permit No: W00010453 Buncombe County Dear Mr.Kosinsky: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection that I conducted on December 10, 2010. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit 01 W00010453. I was sorry to learn of the closure of the facility. If you do not intend to reopen in the future, the best course of action would be to request rescission of the permit. I discussed the rescission process with Mr. Joe Frye during the inspection and supplied the necessary Rescission Request Form. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, Beverly Pnce Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Joe Frye Linder Industrial Machinery PO Box 5323 Asheville NC 28813 APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.ora )VatfK rall�/ An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer ;/ 0 0 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0010453 Effective: 06/30/05 Expiration: 11/30/13 Owner: Linder Industrial Machinery Company SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Linder Industrial Machinery Asheville Branch PO Box 5323 County: Buncombe Region: Asheville Asheville NC 28813 Contact Person: Floyd Kosinsky Title: Phone:813-754-2727 Directions to Facility: From ARO: Take 1-40 west to Sweeten Crk. Rd.(Hwy.25-A),go south on Sweeten Crk. Facility is located on the left just past the RR Iressel. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): On-site representative Joe Frye Phone: 828-274-3031 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 12/10/2010 Entry Time: 10:30 AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection T Compliance Evaluation Reason for Inspection: Routine P Type: Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling Facility Status: ■Compliant Q Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions 0 Treatment (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WQ0010453 Owner-Facility: Linder Industrial Machinery Company Inspection Date: 12/10/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: The facility shut down in May 2010. All equipment has been removed. Type Yes No NA NE Infiltration System ❑ Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Reuse(Quality) ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray,HR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Single Family Spray,LR ❑ Single Family Drip ❑ Recycle/Reuse 0 Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ❑ W ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational?(if no,note below.) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 4 Comment: Facility shut-down. All equipment has been removed. Page: 2 e"'�a PROTECTION SECTION AQUIFER -r, APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST FORM u ,* Date: November 18,2010 To: N Landon Davidson,ARO-APS ❑ David May,WaRO-APS ❑ Art Barnhardt,FRO-APS ❑ Charlie Stehman,WiRO-APS C=, ❑ Andrew Pitney,MRO-APS ❑ Sherri Knight,WSRO-APS ❑ Jay Zimmerman,RRO-APS From: Alice M.Wessner NLAU E-Mail: alice.wessuer@ncdenr.gov Telephone: (919)715-5208 Fax:(919)715-0588 A. Permit Number: WQ0031725 B. Owner:Baxter Healthcare Corporation C. Facility/Operation: Baxter Healthcare Corporation ❑ Proposed N Existing ❑ Facility ❑ Operation D. Application: 1. Permit Type: ❑ Animal ❑ Surface Irrigation ❑ Reclaimed ❑ H-R Infiltration ❑ Recycle ❑ I/E Lagoon ❑ GW Remediation(ND) ❑ UIC-(5A7)open loop geothermal❑ Single Family Residence N Residuals 2. Project Type: [I New N Major Mod. ❑ Minor Mod. [I Renewal ❑ Renewal w/Mod. E. Comments/Other Information: ❑ I would like to accompany you on a site visit. Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above-referenced application for your review,comment,and/or action. Within 30 calendar days,please take the following actions: N Return a Completed APSARR Form. ❑ BIMS indicates monitoring wells locations are not complete. Please update monitoring well locations not currently in BIMS. ❑ BIMS indicates ongoing ❑ NDMR ❑NDAR ❑ GW monitoring violations. Please investigate reoccurring compliance issues and summarize results in staff report. ❑ Attach Well Construction Data Sheet. ❑ Process Attachment B for Certification by the Land Application Unit(LAU). ❑ Issue an Attachment B Certification from the RO.* *coordinating site visits and reviews, as well as additional information requests with other RO-APS representatives in order to prepare a complete Attachment B for certification. Refer to the RPP SOP for additional detail. Please indicate the name and date assigned in the spaces below,make a copy of this sheet,and return it to the appropriate Central Office-Aquifer Protection Section contact person listed above. RO-APS Reviewer: Date: a 0 FORM:APSARR 03/10 Pagel of 1 0 0 w+� NCDEE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 10, 2010 Thomas Hartye, General Manager Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County North Carolina 2028 Riverside Drive Asheville, NC 28804 SUBJECT: December 10, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection MSD Buncombe County Nutri-Lime Processing Facility and Distribution Program Permit No: WQ0007174 Buncombe County Dear Mr.Hartye: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on December 10, 2010. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0007174. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The assistance of Mr. Dennis Lance was greatly appreciated during the inspection. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, r Z .L. Beverly Pr Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Dennis Lance, Superintendent Water Reclamation Facility APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Intemet:www.ncwaterauality.org NiaturallY An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer O O Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0007174 Effective: 01/30/08 Expiration: 12/31/16 Owner: Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe . MSD Buncombe County Nutri-Lime SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility. Processing Facility and Distribution Program 2225 Riverside Dr County: Buncombe Region: Asheville Asheville NC 28814 Contact Person: John Michael Kiviniemi Title: Phone:828-225-8223 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Dennis Max Lance Phone: 828-252-7342 On-site representative Dennis Max Lance Phone: 828-252-7342 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 12/10/2010 Entry Time: 11:30 AM Exit Time: 12:00 PM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Pennit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503) Facility Status: ■Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions (See attachment summary) C Page: 1 Permit:W00007174 Owner-Facility Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County North Carolina Inspection Date: 12/10/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: MSD did not produce any residuals for distribution in 2010. 124.3 wet tons were taken to the Buncombe County Landfill. All other residuals were incinerated. The Distribution Permit will be kept as a back-up measure for residuals handling. Page: 2 NCDEE IR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section December 10, 2010 Bruce E. Parris NC Division of Waste Management Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch 610 East Center Avenue Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject: Groundwater Complaint Referral Former Burlington Industries Facility—Rutherford County Dear Mr. Parris, The Asheville Regional Office's (ARO) Aquifer Protection Section (APS) has been working with the Rutherford County Commissioners to closeout a portion of a wastewater treatment system located at a former xtile plant in Rutherford County, North Carolina. The 122-acre Burlington Industries facility operated from 6 to 1999 and was subsequently purchased by Rutherford County for expansion of an adjacent industrial lyurk. Rutherford County Commissioners contacted the APS in March 2009 to begin closure on the following wastewater treatment components (see attached map): process water filter treatment lagoon, three concrete clarifiers, sludge drying bed and waste filtering bed. The Division of Water Quality formerly permitted the wastewater treatment system through an NPDES permit (NC0006025) and a residuals land application permit (WQ0002007). During the closure proceedings, tetrachloroethene (PCE) was detected in the groundwater directly downgradient of the wastewater treatment system. It is important to note that all of the treatment components currently under review were eliminated in 2003 without following the closure guidelines for treatment or storage ponds and lagoons. Regardless, the County was required to sample the soils directly beneath the process water filter treatment lagoon, sludge drying bed and waste filtering bed. APS required all soil samples to be analyzed for 8 RCRA metals, volatile organic compounds and total petroleum hydrocarbons (gasoline/diesel). All volatile organic compounds and total petroleum hydrocarbons detected in the soils were below Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (IHSB) soil- groundwater remediation goals and Underground Storage Tanks (UST) action levels. Arsenic and chromium concentrations were detected at 87 mg/kg and 41 mg/kg respectively, which are above IHSB soil-groundwater remediation goals. APS required a temporary monitoring well (TW1) to be constructed immediately downgradient of the waste water treatment system and a one-time sample of the groundwater for 8 RCRA metals and VOC's. Arsenic and chromium were below laboratory detection limits but PCE was detected at a concentration of 39—46 ug/l, which is above 2L groundwater standards. A Notice of Violation was issued to Rutherford County on September 10, 2009. Mid-Atlantic Associates Inc. began a comprehensive site assessment and well receptor survey the following month. A total of thirteen AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www ricwatemualitv.om AffAM911Y An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer monitoring wells were installed to delineate the plume. The investigation demonstrated that the releasL is not associated with the wastewater treatment components under review. In August 2010, APS info, Rutherford County that no further action would be required in the closure of wastewater treatment system r,, the PCE contamination would be referred to IHSB. The Burlington Industries facility is located at 1181 Old Caroleen Road in Forest City, North Carolina. Please note that I have included a copy of all investigative reports and correspondences between APS and Rutherford County. The primary contact for the site is Rutherford County Manager John W. Condrey. The contact information for Mr. Condrey is as follows: 289 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828)287-6060. iohn.condreyCcD-rutherfordcountvnc.gov. Also be aware that additional groundwater and soils data exists in our files, which pertains to site assessment activities dating back to 2003. This information is available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. I can be reached at (828) 296-4681 or brett.lavertyC@-ncdenr.gov. E Hydrogeologist Aquifer Protection Section Asheville Regional Office nwrw x e WELL MW-7.IML4LM AND inamiMp��p AI JULY M.OOE.R WILL DATA IS FROM NDIEYDER WAMMM 7NFNor NNLARMN S C /0wcft7E LAGOON CLARU'R3M ROO;�LDB L+ uacmgNE 0.41 IMDD= j WAS f�� J i L 1 �YW-T 'NEM.Y IN—LIM YONM71W0 Will 91xR-D ExmW RURLUROM DCWMU MOMMINa VI LL tWAM(PINY 2003 AssM ffm �TM-t SAYC'R gvm MONAIOIMIO I&L LOWUN UUIOUST MI p1womo D&rpm ONE lbot ID agm RAO .....� A'RO om ROURMRF . ��► EfIrIm OROMRixm FLAN OOIH'm Q 1SY �— CND) NDF O ow= @ NO) �� I641)�n mw �CMAYOR gy{,d 11 100' — — AC RuslRrc cNccK E ISOCONCEN'IRATION MAP bYowgarrt �/ DATE: AUGUST2010 ID-ATLANTIC IC FORMER r JOB NO: OODR2117.O0 ASSOCIATES, INC. 6URLHOTON INDUSTRIES FACILITY EM EER CHECK CAD f 01-211705 FOREST CITY, NORM CAROUNA m �vavvmaatal Salatebaa a a DWG N0: 4 REFERENCE PLAT p=M=m OURIImoR WUPRIM ULL WCAM"RIRNLrW W llW RWWW 6L1NF.YINO AN MIOm=oNAL i1RIVCmc SOMM MD-mLANTc nmD KIM 0 0 NCDEE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 9, 2010 Gleason Corporation P.O. Box 22970 Rochester, New York, 14692-2970 Attn.: Edward J. Pelta Subject: Well Construction Permit No. WM0100242 12 Glenn Willow Drive (PIN# 965401182600000) Buncombe County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Pelta, In accordance with your application received December 2, 2010, with additional information received on December 9, 2010, we are forwarding herewith Well Construction Permit No. WM0100242 dated December 9, 2010, issued to Gleason Corporation for the construction of two (2) monitoring wells as described in the application and attached permit. These monitoring wells will be drilled on property owned by M Realty LLC (PIN# 965401182600000). This Permit will be effective from the date of its issuance and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Attached is a template Well Construction Record (GW-la) to be completed and signed by the certified drilling contractor for each well. These form(s) should be submitted to the Department of Water Quality upon completion of the well(s). Sincerel G. Landon Davidson, L.G. Aquifer Protection Section Regional Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Ec: Joe Beaman, P.G., RSM North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office One 2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-a500 FAX (828)299-7043 NO hCarolina Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Naturallrf An Equal Opportwtity/Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES SWANNANOA, NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WELL In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 87, North Carolina General Statutes, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations, PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Gleason Corporation FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF two (2) monitoring wells in the Blue Ridge Geologic Belt, located on property owner by M Realty LLC (PIN# 965401182600000) in Buncombe County, North Carolina in accordance with the application dated November 10, 2010, and in conformity with specifications and supporting data, all of which are filed with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and are considered a part of this Permit.. This Permit is for well construction only, and does not waive any provisions or requirements of any other applicable laws or regulations. Construction of wells under this Permit shall be in compliance with the North Carolina Well Construction Regulations and Standards, and any other State and local laws and regulations pertaining to well construction. This Permit will be effective for the construction of monitoring wells from the date of its issuance and shall be subject to other specified conditions, limitations, or exceptions as follows: 1. You are required to provide a copy of this permit to the property owner; 2. You are required to provide notification to the property owner upon well completion and upon termination of monitoring; and, 3. The monitoring wells shall be maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2C .0108. Permit issued this the 9th day of December, 2010. NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION G. Landon Davi son, L.G. Aquifer Protection Section Regional Supervisor DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission PERMIT NO. WM 0100242 IF NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 3, 2010 Mr. Harold P. McKinney Harold P. McKinney Dairy Farm 1351 Dairy Road Nebo, North Carolina 28761 Subject: Compliance Inspection Harold P. McKinney Dairy Facility No. 594 McDowell County Dear Mr. McKinney: On November 29, 20101 conducted a routine compliance inspection of the waste handling system for the Harold P. McKinney Dairy. The dairy appears to be well maintained and operated. It is recommended that you contact Steve Banner or Bill London with the McDowell County NRCS Office (828-652- 7121 ext. 375)for assistance with amending your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP)to include soybeans. The WUP should also be reviewed to make sure the field maps match the WUP Tables. In addition, if you decide not to continue using the irrigation system, this change should also be noted in the WUP. Thank you for your time and assistance during the inspection and do not hesitate to contact me at(828) 296-4685 if you have any questions. Please see the Inspection Summary on Page 1 of the Inspection Report for additional comments. Sincerely, Beverly Prig Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Steve Banner/Bill London, McDowell County NRCS 29 N. Garden Street Ste. 1 Marion, NC 28752 w/Enclosure Joe Hudyncia,WSRO Division of Soil &Water w/Enclosure Aquifer Protection Section ARO Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877.623-6748 NOrthCa1'Olina Internet:www.ncwatergualb.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer 0 0 Division of Water Quality ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency II--11 Facility Number: 590004 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC590004 El Denied Access Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: McDowell Region: Asheville Date of Visit: 11/29/2010 Entry Time:09:30 AM Exit Time:10:30 AM Incident#: Farm Name: Harold a McKinney Dairy Farm Owner Email: Owner: Harold o McKinney Phone: 828-652-6168 Mailing Address: 1351 Dairy Rd Nebo NC 28761 Physical Address: 1351 Daily Rd Nohn NC 28761 Facility Status: N Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator: Location of Farm: Latitude: 35°36'00" Longitude: 81°50'60" Go south on Hwy 226 from Marion to Dairy Road(SR 1771)near Dysartsville. Dairy Rd.turns from pavement to dirt then back to pavement. Farm is located on the left approximately 1.5 miles down Dairy Rd. Question Areas: a Discharges&Stream Impacts Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application CN Records and Documents Other Issues Certified Operator:Harold P McKinney Operator Certification Number: 21352 p Secondary OIC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone 24 hour contact name Harold McKinney Phone: On-site representative Harold McKinney Phone: Primary Inspector: Bev rly Price / Phone:$.c7-/29(°-Y68$' Inspector Signature: / Na I.0 T-' Date: 12 2 h 0 Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: Waste Analysis: 12/7/09 N=2.6 Ibs/1000 gal.;7/28/10 Slurry LSD N=7.2,Pond LSD N=3.7; 10/12/10 Slurry LSD N=10.2,Pond LSD N=0.26 Soil Analysis:7/29/10 #24.Manure spreader was calibrated 11/17/09.Spray irrigation system is due for calibration,althought the system has not been used in a couple of years. Pump is losing prime...DENR Soil&Water will assist in calibration after repairs are made. #20.The WUP will be amended to include soybeans and to make WUP Tables match field maps. C Page: 1 Permit:AWC590004 Owner-Facility:Harold P McKinney Facility Number:590004 Inspection Date: 11/29/2010 inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population Cattle Q Cattle-Milk Cow 200 F 75 Total Design Capacity: 200 Total SSLW: 280,000 Waste Structures Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard Neste Pond LIQUID POND 37.20 48.00 Neste Pond SLURRY POND 19.20 52.00 Page: 2 Permit:AWC590004 Owner-Facility: Harold P McKinney Facility Number:590004 Inspection Date: 11/29/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Discharges&Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Discharge originated at: Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other ❑ a.Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 3.Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ discharge? Waste Collection,Storage&Treatment Yes No NA NE 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑ 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(l.e./large trees,severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or 0000 improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Excessive Ponding? ❑ Hydraulic Overload? ❑ Frozen Ground? ❑ Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? ❑ Page: 3 Permit:AWC590004 Owner•Facility: Harold P McKinney Facility Number:590004 Inspection Date: 11/29/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine. Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? ❑ Is PAN>10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Corn(Silage) Crop Type 2 Fescue(Hay) Crop Type 3 Small Grain(Wheat, Barley,Oats) Crop Type 4 Soybeans Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 Braddock clay loam,2 to 6%slopes,erod Soil Type 2 Braddock clay loam,6 to 15%slopes,ero Soil Type 3 Hayesville clay loam,6 to 15%slopes,e Soil Type 4 lotla sandy loam,0 to 2%slopes,occasi Soil Type 5 Soil Type 6 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Plan(CAWMP)? 15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No NA NE 19.Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 20.Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Page: 4 Permit:AWC590004 Owner-Facility: Harold P McKinney Facility Number:590004 Inspection Date: 11/29/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine -*%Awe Yes No NA NE Records and Documents WUP? Checklists? ❑ Design? ❑ Maps? ❑ Other? 21. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? ❑ 120 Minute inspections? ❑ Weather code? ❑ Weekly Freeboard? ❑ Transfers? ❑ Rainfall? Inspections after> 1 inch rainfall&monthly? ❑ Waste Analysis? ❑ Annual soil analysis? ❑ Crop yields? Stocking? Annual Certification Form(NPDES only)? ❑ 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ E ❑ ❑ 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ 0 E ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? ❑ E ❑ ❑ 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ E ❑ 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ E ❑ ❑ 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? ❑ ❑ N ❑ O Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? Page: 5 Permit:AWC590004 Owner-Facility:Harold P McKinney Facility Number:590004 Inspection Date: 11/29/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Other Issues Yes No NA NE 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Quality representative immediately. 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? Q ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Page: 6 2i F77FILE COPY NCD W North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary December 2, 2010 Mr. John Young 96 Central Avenue Asheville,North Carolina 28801 Dear Mr. Young, Thank you for your interest and action in protecting the Cane River. During the 2008 Burnsville wastewater treatment plant malfunction and subsequent swimming ban instituted by the Toe River Health district,your cooperation and activism helped give the town and other involved parties a new awareness of the importance of the river to local residents and others. Generations of your family have farmed and lived along the Cane. I understand your pride and passion in protecting such a rich heritage. The Burnsville wastewater treatment plant has undergone a complete upgrade and appears to be working well, lathe river is recovering, and citizens are taking ownership of their watershed recognizing the economic and aesthetic benefits that clean,healthy rivers bring to residents of mountain communities. A coalition of stakeholders, industry,local government,non-profits,resource agencies, and citizens is forming to address water quality concerns in the Toe and Cane Rivers in Yancey,Mitchell and Avery Counties. The first stakeholder meeting will take place this winter and I hope you will attend as your participation would be a great benefit to the group. Meeting details to follow. I would also like to thank you for sending us the photos of children playing and fishing in the Cane,the large group baptism, and the Paul Harvey recording"down by the Cane". Sincerely, II Ed Williams Watershed Project Coordinator Asheville Regional Office No"� Carolina J�atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone(828)2964500 Aquifer Protection Section FAX (828)299-7043 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled110%Post Consumer Paper O O NCDEENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section November 24, 2010 Thomas F. Fischel 8274 Cullowhee Mountain Road Cullowhee, NC 28723 Dear Mr. Fischel, On September 13, 2010, personnel from the Asheville Regional Ofce's Aquifer Protection Section collected a sample from your spring house located at 8274 Cullowhee Mountain Road in Jackson County. The site visit was initiated by your concerns that an adjacent commercial vegetable field and associated fertilizer/pesticide usage may be impacting shallow groundwater in the vicinity of your spring. Site topography appears to support this potential but there were no signs of recent agricultural activity at the time of our site visit. Our sampling strategy was to identify natural contaminants (metals and bacteria), nutrients, legacy pesticides and current-use pesticides. A detailed list includes the following analytes: arsenic, cadmium, hromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, nickel, selenium, sodium, zinc, nitrate, nitrite, semi-volatile organic mpounds, chlorinated pesticides, nitrogen based pesticides, phosphorus based pesticides, acid herbicides, tal coliform bacteria and fecal coliform bacteria. Laboratory analysis indicates no detections for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, nickel, nitrite, selenium, zinc, semi-volatile organic compounds, pesticides and fecal coliform bacteria in your water supply well at this time. However, analysis did indicate the presence of manganese, nitrate, sodium and total coliform bacteria. A brief explanation of each analyte present is given below: • Manganese was detected at a concentration of 0.042 mg/I. Manganese is a naturally occurring element that is abundant in local rocks and soils. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for human consumption of manganese at 0.05 mg/l. The level of manganese in your water supply well is below the maximum contaminate level. • Nitrate was detected at a concentration of 3.30 mg/l. Potential sources of nitrate can include septic systems, animal waste, commercial fertilizer, and decaying organic matter. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for human consumption of nitrate at 10 mg/I. The level of nitrate at your spring is below the maximum contaminate level. • Sodium was detected at a concentration of 11 mg/I. Sodium is a naturally occurring element that is abundant in local rocks and soils. Sodium does not have a maximum contaminate level. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Carolina Division of Public Health recommend sodium concentrations less than 20 mg/I for drinking water (based on 500 mg/day restricted sodium diet). The concentration of sodium in your water supply well is below the public health recommendation. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Hghway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 No hCarolina Internet:www ricwatergualitv.org atura!!U An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer J • Total coliform bacteria was detected at a concentration of 22 colonies (CFU) per 100 milliliters of water. Total coliform bacteria are commonly found in the environment (e.g., soil or vegetation) and are generally harmless. However, they may indicate the presence of other disease-causing organisms (pathogens) such as fecal coliform bacteria, which was not present at your spring. Total coliform bacteria are more common at spring sites because recharge or filtration through soil is considerably less for springs as compared to a normal water supply well. North Carolina has established the maximum contaminate level for total coliform bacteria at 1 CFU/100 mi. The level of total coliform bacteria at your spring is above the maximum contaminate level. It is recommended that you contact a reputable water treatment specialist to address the presence of total coliform bacteria in your drinking water. Possible treatments may include microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, chemical oxidation and disinfection (chlorine injection) or ultraviolet sterilization. You have indicated that the adjacent agricultural field will be in production during the 2011 growing season. I am planning to resample your spring prior to the growing season (April) and midway during the growing season (July). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. I can be reached at (828) 296-4500 or brett.lavertvO-ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Brett Laverty 4 Hydrogeologist Asheville regional Office 4 NCDEEWIR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 18, 2010 Justin Hembree, Town Manager Town of Tryon 301 N Trade Street Tryon, NC 28782 SUBJECT: November 15, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Tryon Residuals Land Application Program (D) Permit No: WQ0004341 Polk County Dear Mr. Hembree: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 15, 2010._ The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0004341. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary Page 2) for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, , r...) P- Beverlyrice Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: James C. Alexander, ORC PLA w/enclosure APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NoNaturally rthCarofina. ww. Internet:wncwaterguality.orq An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ,v/ 0 0 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0004341 Effective: 09/24/04 Expiration: 08/31/13 Owner: Town of Tryon SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Tryon Residuals Land Application Program(D) County: Polk 301 N Trade St Region: Asheville Tryon NC 28782 Contact Person: Justin Hembree Title: Town Manager Phone:828-859-6655 Directions to Facility: From Asheville:Take 1-26 to Tryon Exit,go right at roundabout to Town of Tryon.Turn left at Scott's Ford across from Town Hall. Go traight fQr apprgxI ately 2 milesto gate. VWVTP is at dead end. ys em laSS'i iicatwns: Primary ORC: James C.Alexander Certification: 17567 Phone:910-957-8839 Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Chris Alexander Phone: 336-957-8839 On-site representative Deborah M Bradley Phone: 828-859-5626 Related Permits: NC0021601 Town of Tryon-Tryon WWTP Inspection Date: 11/15/2010 Entry Time: 01:30 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM 'Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Land Application of Residual Solids(503) Facility Status: ■Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping 0 Treatment Sampling ■Land Application Site ■Pathogen and Vector Attraction (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WQ0004341 Owner-Facility:Town of Tryon Inspection Date: 11/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Land application Occurred on 11/11/10 on the field adjacent to the WWTP. 200lbs. of fescue seed was put out before application. Soil samples have not been collected for 2010...sample should be collected before 12/31/10. Monitoring wells are placed around the WWTP aeration basins and not around the residuals application field. Chris Alexander is the land application ORC but is not listed in DWQ database. An ORC Designation Form should be submitted for Mr.Alexander as well as the Backup ORC. Page: 2 Permit:WQ0004341 owner-Facility:Town of Tryon Inspection Date: 11/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Type Distribution and Marketing ❑ Land Application ■ Yes No NA NE Record Keeping Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ 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: Yes No NA NE Pathogen and Vector Attraction ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page: 3 Permit:WQ0004341 Owner-Facility:Town of Tryon Inspection Date: 11/15/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine 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) ❑ ❑ M ❑ c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) M 000 Temperature corrected 0 d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ e. Time/Temp on: ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Digester(MCRT) ❑ Compost ❑ Class A lime stabilization ❑ f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ ❑ N ❑ g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results 11000 Comment: Treatment Yes No NA NE Check all that apply Aerobic Digestion Anaerobic Digestion ❑ Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) ❑ Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) M Compost ❑ Drying Beds ❑ Other ❑ Comment: Sampling Yes No NA NE Describe sampling: Grab sample is collected at the end of the cat-walk from aerated sludge basin. Is sampling adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sampling representative? ❑ E ❑ ❑ Comment: Recommend collecting at least 3 grab samples. Land Application Site Yes No NA NE Is a copy of the permit on-site during application events? M ❑ ❑ 0 Is the application site in overall good condition? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 4 Permit:WQ0004341 Owner-Facility:Town of Tryon Inspection Date: 11/15/2010 inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Is the site free of runoff/ponding? 0 ❑ Q 0 If present, is the application equipment in good operating condition? 00013 Are buffers being maintained? ❑ 0 Are limiting slopes buffered? 10%for surface application Q M 18%for subsurface application ❑ Q 0 0 Are there access restrictions and/or signs? 0 0 O Is the application site free of odors or vectors? 0 Have performance requirements for application method been met? For injection? 0 0 For incorporation? O 0 O Does permit require monitoring wells? ❑ 0 Q Have required MWs been installed? 0 0 0 Are MWs properly located w/respect to RB and CB? ❑ 0 Q M Are MWs properly constructed(including screened interval)? 0 0 O 0 Is the surrounding area served by public water? 0 If Annual Report indicates overapplication of PAN,are wells nearby that may be impacted? 0 Q 0 Are soil types consistent w/Soil Scientist report/evaluation? M 0 Q O Is the water table greater than 1'/3'bls. 11 Q ❑ 0 Is application occurring at the time of the inspection? Comment: Application occurred on 11/11/10. Page: 5 A 42h NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 17, 2010 Frederick L. Baker, Director of Public Works Town Of Waynesville 16 S. Main St. Waynesville, NC 28786 SUBJECT: November 10, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Waynesville Distribution of Class A Wastewater Residuals Permit No: WQ0013116 Haywood County Dear Mr. Baker: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 10, 2010,_ The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0013116. The inspection included a review of the 2009 Annual Report (AR). Please re-submit the PathogenNector Attraction Reduction Certification form for the AR as the compliance status was not indicated and the form was dated 2008. Please also resubmit the Residual Sampling Summary Form as the sampling dates were incorrect. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The assistance of Mr. David Smith was greatly appreciated during the inspection. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, Beverly Prue Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: David Smith, ORC APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet.www.ncwaterauafW.org X&MAY An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer t Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0013116 Effective: 01/26/07 Expiration: 12/31/15 Owner: Town Of Waynesville SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Waynesville Waynesville Blend Processing Facility&Distribution Program County: Haywood 106 S Main St Region: Asheville Waynesville NC 28786 Contact Person: Frederick L Baker Title: Director of Public Works Phone:828-456-4410 Directions to Facility: 1-4400 too 19-23 South toward Waynesville.Take exit 103 to Hwy 209 N.Turn right on Walnut Trail Road.,cross 2 cattle grates,turn left to System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name David Smith Phone: 828-452-4685 On-site representative David Smith Phone: 828-452-4685 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/10/2010 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:00 AM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 CSecondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503) Facility Status: ■Compliant ❑Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions E Record Keeping Treatment Sampling ■Pathogen and Vector Attraction (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WQ0013116 Owner-Facility:Town Of Waynesville Inspection Date: 11/10/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine ` Inspection Summary: The facility appears to be operating according to permit conditions. The facility is well maintained and records appear to be accurate and complete. Page: 2 Permit:WO0013116 Owner-Facility:Town Of Waynesville Inspection Date: 11/10/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Type Yes No NA NE Land Application 0 Distribution and Marketing E Record Keeping Yes No NA NE is GW monitoring being conducted,if required? 0 0 E 0 Are GW samples from all MWs sampled for all required parameters? 00 N 0 Are there any GW quality violations? 0 0 E 0 Is GW 59A certification form completed for facility? 0 0 0 0 Is a copy of current permit on-site? 0 0 0 0 Are current metals and nutrient analysis available? ■ 0 0 0 Are nutrient and metal loading calculating most limiting parameters? ■ 0 0 0 a. TCLP analysis? ■ 0 0 0 b. SSFA(Standard Soil Fertility Analysis)? 0 0 ■ 0 Are PAN balances being maintained? 0 0 0 ■ Are PAN balances within permit limits? 0 0 0 ■ Has land application equipment been calibrated? 0 0 0 ■ Are there pH records for alkaline stabilization? ■ 0 0 0 Are there pH records for the land application site? 0 0 ■ 0 Are nutrient/crop removal practices in place? ■ 0 0 0 Do lab sheets support data reported on Residual Analysis Summary? 0 0 0 ■ Are hauling records available? ■ 0 0 0 Are hauling records maintained and up-to-date? ■ 0 0 0 #Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ 0 0 0 Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? 0 0 ■ 0 Comment: Pathogen and Vector Attraction Yes No NA NE a. Fecal coliform SM 9221 E(Class A or B) ■ 0 00 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 0 Fecal coliform SM 9222 D(Class B only) 0 0 ■ 0 Page: 3 Permit:W00013116 Owner-Facility:Town Of Waynesville Inspection Date: 11/10/2010 Inspection pe Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine 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) 0 0011 c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ M ❑ Temperature corrected 0 d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ e. Time/Temp on: 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Digester(MCRT) ❑ Compost ❑ Class A lime stabilization 0 f. Volatile Solids Calculations 00011 g. Bench-top AerobicJAnaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Treatment Yes No NA NE Check all that apply Aerobic Digestion ❑ Anaerobic Digestion 0 Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) 0 Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) ❑ Compost ❑ Drying Beds ❑ Other ❑ Comment: Sampling Yes No NA NE Describe sampling: 6-7 grabs collected from final product then composited for metals residuasl and fecals. Is sampling adequate? MOOO Is sampling representative? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page: 4 4 NCDEE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Aquifer Protection Section November 16, 2010 Carl Roess 380 Fowler Lane Brevard, NC 28712 RE: Review of Ground Water Data Taken on September 7, 2010 Mr. Roess, On September 7, 2010, personnel from the Asheville Regional Office's Aquifer Protection Section collected a sample from your water supply well located at 380 Fowler Lane in Transylvania County. The purpose of the visit was to monitor arsenic concentrations at your well head and to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly installed drinking water filter. Previous sampling events have detected elevated levels of arsenic and zinc in your drinking water. Arsenic is naturally occurring in local aquifers and is present in your water supply well at concentrations nging from 12— 15 ug/I (parts per billion). The latest arsenic-in-groundwater concentration is 18 ug/l, which is above North Carolina's maximum contaminant concentration of 10 ug/I. Please note that the increase in arsenic levels may be attributed to seasonal variability rather than rising concentrations. The effectiveness of your KDF water filter to remove arsenic was also evaluated. The current analytical results show arsenic is undetectable (< 2 ug/1) at the kitchen faucet. However, zinc concentrations are increasing from the well head (13 ug/1) to the kitchen faucet (90 ug/1). North Carolina's maximum contaminate level for zinc is 1,000 ug/I. The most likely source for the zinc is the KDF water filter, which consists of granulated copper and zinc-based alloys. Your new drinking water filter appears to be reducing arsenic concentrations to below detection limits. If it is agreeable the Aquifer Protection Section will continue to monitor arsenic levels at your well head on an annual basis. As for the immediate future, it is advisable that you continue monitor the arsenic and zinc concentrations at your kitchen faucet. Water quality analysis can be arranged through the Transylvania County Health Department. Please feel free to call me if you have any further questions or concerns. I can be reached at (828) 296-4500 or brett.laverty@ncdenr.gov. Z rty t AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 Once Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOl ffiCarOlina Internet:www ricwateroualitv.om NawallyAn Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer O O A4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 9, 2010 Pete Szelwach, Plant Manager Clement Pappas NC, Inc. 125 Industrial Park Road Hendersonvlle, NC 28792 SUBJECT: November 5, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Wastewater Surface Irrigation Clement Pappas NC, Inc. Permit No: WQ0004797 Henderson County Dear Mr. Szelwach: Enclosed please find' a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 5, 2010. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit W00004797. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary Page 2) for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, Beverly Price Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Dale Wolfe, ORC APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org Naturallff An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer � . i r Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0004797 Effective: 12/29/06 Expiration: 11/30/15 Owner: Clement Pappas NC Inc SOC: Effectke: Expiration: Facility: Clement Pappas NC, Inc 125 Industrial Park Rd County: Henderson . Region: Asheville Hendersonvlle NC 28792 Contact Person: Pete Szelwach Title: Phone:828-233-1724 Directions to Facility: From 1-26E take exit 44 to US Hwy 25S. ,Travel 2.5 miles to Industrial Park Rd,turn left. Facility is loacted 1 mile on the left. To ra fieldd conlcue•past Industr Pai!k•Rd to Brookside Camp Rd,turn left, go 1.5 miles,fields are on left. �ystem Ciass� icatioms: • ��, ,.,. Primary ORC: Dale Irvin Wolfe Certification:987551 Phone:828-693-0711 Secondary ORC(s): Tracy Lorraine Martinez Certification:994599 Phone:828-693-2743 On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name. Pete Szelwach Phone: 828-233-1724 On-site representative Pete Szelwach Phone: 828-233-1724 On-site representative Tracy.Lorraine Martinez Phone: 828-693-2743 On-site representative' Dale Irvin Wolfe Phone: 828-693-0711 On-site representative Blake Myles Kehoe Phone: 828-233-1707 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/05/2010 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price. Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Surface Irrigation Facility Status: ■Compliant .0 Not Compliant Question Areas: ■Treatment Flow Treatment Flow Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Flow • Measurement-Effluent Measurement-Influent Measurement-Water Use Records Record Keeping Treatment Lagoons End Use-Irrigation ■Treatment Influent Pump Station ■Treatment Flow .Storage Measurement (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WQ0004797 Owner-Facility:Clement Pappas NC Inc Inspection Date: 11/05/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Flow meter calibrated 12/3/09. Soil samples collected 12/3/09. Permittee now has ability to send process wastewater to the City of Hendersonville WINTP when the sprayfield is saturated. Lagoon Freeboard=3.5' The Regional Office has resumed groundwater split sampling with Clement Pappas and will continue to monitor downgradient wells for migration of VOC's from the background well. The facility appears to be operating according to permit conditions. Page: 2 Permit:WQ0004797 Owner-Facility:Clement Pappas NC Inc Inspection Date: 11/05/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine - Yes No NA NE Type Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Infiltration System ❑ Reuse(Quality) ❑ Activated Sludge Spray,HR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray,LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Activated Sludge Drip,LR ❑ Single Family Drip Lagoon Spray, LR ■ Treatment Influent Pump Station Yes No NA NE Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures? MOOD Is the general housekeeping acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are floats/controls operable? 0000 Are audio and visual alarms available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are SCADA(Telemetry available? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are SCADAfTelemetry operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records I� Page: 3 Permit:WQ0004797 Owner-Facility:Clement Pappas NC Inc Inspection Date: 11/05/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? 11000 Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ NDAR? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required(GW-59s submitted)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are PAN records required? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ If so,has it been applied? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are operational logs present? ■ I] ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 4 Permit:WQ0004797 Owner-Facility:Clement Pappas NC Inc Inspection Date: 11/05/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? 0 0 0 Are Operational and Maintenance records present? 0 11 Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 0 0 Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ❑ 0 13 Is a copy of the SOC readily available? O O 0 0000 No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? Comment: GW not.sampled for BOD,TSS,NO2+NO3,TKN,NA, Ca,Total P,Mg. Yes No NA NE End Use-Irrigation Are buffers adequate? Is the cover crop type specified in permit? MOOD Is the crop cover acceptable? 00011 Is the site condition adequate? M 0 O 0130 Is the site free of runoff/ponding? Q Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? 0 0 0 Is the application equipment present? 0 MOOD Is the application equipment operational? Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? M O 0 0 000 Are any supply wells within the CB? Q Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? MOOD How close is the closest water supply well? Is municipal water available in the area? #Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? 0 ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/respect to RB and CB? ❑ 0 11 Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ Are monitoring wells damaged? 0 0 0 Comment: No supply wells within the CB. MW s are not damaged. Page: 5 �. e 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 9, 2010 Thomas J. Roberts, President Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 202 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 SUBJECT: November 4, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Bright's Creek Golf Club Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Utilization System Permit No: WQ0024694 Polk County Dear Mr. Roberts: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 4, 2010. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0024694. It appears that the permit holder is now Aqua North Carolina. Our records show the permit holder to be Heater Utilities. If Aqua is the permit holder, a Name Change Form should be submitted. I have enclosed the Form for your convenience. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report(Inspection Summary Page 2)for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, Beverly Price Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Kenneth Deaver, Spray Irrigation ORC w/enclosure Kevin White, WWTP ORC w/enclosure Rob Ashley, Inspection Coordinator Aqua North Carolina, Inc. 4163 Sinclair Street Denver NC 28037w/enclosure APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828 299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCaroltn.a Internet:www.ncwaterguality.ora An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 0 ol Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0024694 Effective: 03/�1/06 Expiration: 12/31/13 Owner: Heater Utilities Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Bright's Creek Golf Club County: Polk 2222 Plamer Rd Region: Asheville Mill Spring NC 28756 Contact Person: Thomas J Roberts Title: Phone:919-467-8712 Ext.30 Directions to Facility: 1-26 E to Hwy 74 E. Take Mill Spring Ext(Hwy. 108)to intersection of Hwy 9.Turn Ift on 9, next left on Silver Crk Rd for approx.7 mr�i. Left n PalWroer Rd.to guard�yus e Deep Gap Rd,then rt on Reagon Jackson Rd to WWTP on left System classifications: Primary ORC: Kenneth M Deaver Certification:992372 Phone:828-289-9380 Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name, IZenneth M Deaver Phone: 828-289-9380 On-site representative Kenneth M Deaver Phone: 828-884-9772 On-site representative RobE,p Ashley Phone: 704-489-9404 On-site representative Kevin C White Phone: 828-289-2165 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-2964500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection:. Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: .Reuse Facility Status: ■Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ■Treatment Flow Treatment Flow Miscellaneous Questions NTreatmentFlow Measurement-Effluent ■Measurement-Influent Measurement-Water Use Records Treatment Treatment Barscreen Treatment Filters Record Keeping N Treatment Activated Sludge Treatment Sludge ■Treatment Influent Pump ■Treatment Clarifiers Storage/Treatment Station N Treatment Disinfection ■Treatment Flow ■Treatment Return pumps Storage Measurement End Use-Reuse Standby Power (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WQ0024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine. Inspection Summary: Flow meter calibrated 6/11/10. The vegetation on the dam of the wet weather pond had been partially mowed. No signs of erosion where the grass had been mowed. The vegetation/small pines should be cut from the dam of the 5-day pond and a protective vegetative cover established. Per Ken Deaver-the NDAR's submitted thus far in 2010 did not include all irrigation.events. The NDAR's should be ammended and re-submitted to show all irrigation activity. A sign should be placed in the clubhouse indicating reclaimed water is used for irrigating the golf course. i I Page: 2 Permit:WQ0024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Type Lagoon Spray,LR 0 Infiltration System Q Activated Sludge Drip,LR ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR 0 Activated Sludge Spray, LR 0 Single Family Spray, LR . ❑ 0 Single Family Drip 0 Recycle/Reuse Reuse(Quality) Yes No NA NE Treatment Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ❑ 0 0 Do all treatment units appear to be operational?(if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE Treatment Influent Pump Station Is the pump station free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the general housekeeping acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 0 N ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ 0 Are floats/controls operable? Are audio and visual alarms available? Cl Q ❑ Are audio and visual alarms operational? ❑ ❑ N #Are SCADA/Telemetry alarms required? Q ❑ ❑ Are SCADA/Telemetry available? 0 ❑ ❑ Are SCADA/Telemetry operational? 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Is flowmeter calibrated annually? 00 ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? 0 0 ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 Permit:W00024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Does flowmeter record flow? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE Is water use metered? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Are the daily average values properly calculated? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes "No NA NE Is flowmeter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flowmeter operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter monitor continuously? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter record flow? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ 110 Is generator tested weekly by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is generator operable? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Does generator have adequate fuel? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Barscreen Yes No NA NE Is it free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screenings in compliance? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the bars spaced properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Activated Sludge Yes No NA NE Is the aeration mechanism operable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the aeration basin thoroughly mixed? 0 ❑ ❑ Q Is the aeration equipment easily accessed? S ❑ ❑ ❑ Is Dissolved Oxygen adequate? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 4 Permit:WQ0024694 Owner-Facility:Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Are Settleometer results acceptable? Q 0 Is activated sludge an acceptable color? Comment: Treatment Clarifiers Yes No NA NE Are the weirs level? El Q 0 Are the weirs free of solids and algae? 0000 0000 Is the scum removal system operational? 11111111100 Is the scum removal system accessible? Q DOM Is the sludge blanket at an acceptable level? Q Is the effluent from the clarifier free of excessive solids? 0000 Comment: Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE Are they in place? D D Are they operational? 0 0 0 Comment: Yes No NA NE Treatment Filters Is the filter media present? 0 0 0 0 Is the filter media the correct size and type? M 0 Q Is the air scour operational? Q Is the scouring acceptable? 0 0 Is the clear well free of excessive solids? 0 0 0 0 Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? M 0 Q 0 Comment: Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Yes No NA NE Is the aeration operational? 0 0 00 0000 Is the aeration pattern even? If required,are Sanitary"Ts"present in tankage? Comment: Yes No NA NE tom*, Treatment Disinfection Is the system working? M 0 Page: 5 Permit:WQ0024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc • ter;, Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate detention time(>=30 minutes)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the system properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If gas,does the cylinder storage appear safe? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the chlorinator accessible? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is contact chamber free of sludge,solids,and growth? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV,are extra UV bulbs available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is it a dual feed system? •❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No.7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- - ) If yes,then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? N Q ❑ Q Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW monitoring being conducted,if required(GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is GW 59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Page: 6 Permit:WQ0024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Are annual soil reports available? O 0 E #Are PAN records required? 0 0 0 #Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? Q 0 E Q If so, has it been applied? 0 0 N Q Are operational logs present? Q Are lab sheets available for review? N Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? 0 0 Are Operational and Maintenance records present? Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? 0 0 0 Has permittee been free of public'complaints in last 12 months? Q OSO Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ Comment: Yes No NA NE C E 0 0 0 End Use-Reuse Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? Does the acreage specified in the'permit correspond to the measured acreage at the site? 0 0 ❑ m Are all essential units provided in duplicate? ❑ 0000 Is an automatically activated standby power source available? Is the equalization capacity adequate? ❑ Is aerated flow equalization present?. Has the turbidity meter been calibrated in the last 12 months? Does the turbidity meter have recording capabilities? ❑ Q Is all flow diverted at the appropriate times? 0 Q Is all upset wastewater diverted from reuse storage unit? Is all upset wastewater treated,retreated,or disposed of acceptably? ❑ Is upset wastewater treated prior'to discharge to irrigation storage? ❑ Q Is public access restricted from irrigation area during active site use? Q Q SO If golf course,is a sign posted in plain sight on the club house? 0 0 Is the cover crop acceptable? 0 ❑ 011 Page: 7 Permit:W00024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection p Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Are buffers adequate? 00130 Is the site free of ponding/runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the acreage in the permit being utilized? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application equipment acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the application area free of limiting slopes? E ❑ ❑ ❑ How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells required? ❑ N ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/respect to RB and CB? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Sign indicating reuse water used for irrigation was not posted in the clubhouse. Municiple water not available in the area. GW monitoring not required. 5-DAY UPSET POND- Storage Yes No NA NE Storage Type? 5-day detention pond Storage amount? 171552 Cubic Feet #At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment? before the 5-day reaches maximum freeboard Is there a Spill Control Plan? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Aerated or Mixed? NONE If aeration is present,is it adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If present,are diffusers cleaned regularly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is influent structure acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ i Is pond lined? N ❑ ❑ ❑ { Liner Type Full,synthetic s Page: 8 Permit:W00024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Is liner acceptable? 0 Are baffles/curtains acceptable? 0 0 N 0 Does the pond have a freeboard marker? 0 Cl 0 O 12 Required freeboard? Feet Actual freeboard? 12 Feet Is there suitable grassed vegetation? N O Is the vegetation maintained? 0 0 0 O Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? 0 0 0 O Is the area free from signs of overflow? m ❑ Is color acceptable? m O Q Are floating mats acceptable? ❑ 0 m O No excessive buildup of solids? ❑ Are aerators/mixers acceptable? m Is effluent structure acceptable? 0 If present,is pond cover acceptable? Comment: Dam has numerous small pines. Dam should have a protective vegetative cover. Small area of erosion on the east side of pond (upper part of dam). WET WEATHER STORAGE- Yes No NA NE Storage Pond Storage Type? 1089969 Storage amount? Cubic Feet #At what point is side-stream wastewater returned to treatment? Is there a Spill Control Plan? ❑ 0 m 0 NONE Aerated or Mixed? If aeration is present,is it adequate? ❑ If present,are diffusers cleaned regularly?. 0000 l� Is influent structure acceptable? Page: 9 Permit:WQ0024694 Owner-Facility: Heater Utilities Inc Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Are banks/berms free of seepage and erosion? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are banks/berms free of excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is pond lined? ❑ ❑ ❑ Liner Type Full,synthetic Is liner acceptable? 00110 Are baffles/curtains acceptable? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Does the pond have a freeboard marker? MOOO Required freeboard? 2 Feet Actual freeboard? 3 Feet Is there suitable grassed vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the vegetation maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the area free of excessive weeds and/or woody species? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the area free from signs of overflow? 1100 Is color acceptable? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are floating mats acceptable? ❑ ❑ M ❑ No excessive buildup of solids? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are aerators/mixers acceptable? ❑ Q M O Is effluent structure acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If present,is pond cover acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Page: 10 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 8, 2010 Michael Gibert Cliffside Sanitary District Post Office Box 122 Cliffside, NC 28024 SUBJECT: November 4, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cliffside Sanitary District Cliffside Plant Residuals Land Application Program Permit No: WQ0002379 Rutherford County Dear Mr.Gibert: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on November 4, 2010. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Beverly Price of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0002379. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, ..Gl/ Pivr—c%c. Beverly ice Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc:APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 2877H211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877.623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet www.ncwatergualitv.om An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer vK �/ i l k Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0002379 Effective: 05/19/05 Expiration: 02/28/14 Owner: Cone Denim LLC SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cliffside Plant Residuals Land Application Program County: Rutherford PO$ox 335 Region: Asheville Cliffside NC 28024 Contact Person: Michael Franklin Gibert Title: ORC Phone:704-300-8640 Directions to Facility: Hwy 221-A south to SR1003(Boiling Springs Road)turn left,travel approx.0.1 mi.turn right on to SR1975.,take next paved road to y n ht yellowgatq�VWVTP is the end of the road. st�m lassifi atr ns: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Michael Franklin Gibert Phone: 704-300-8640 On-site representative Michael Franklin Gibert Phone: 704-300-8640 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Entry Time: 11:45 AM Exit Time: 12:00 PM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Land Application of Residual Solids(503) Facility Status: ■Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: 0 Miscellaneous Questions (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WQ0002379 Owner-Facility:Cone Denim LLC Inspection Date: 11/04/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Digesters were emptied in 2005. No land application activities thus far in 2010 and none anticipated in the near future. Permittee is in the process of Name/Ownership change from Cone Denim, LLC to Cliffside Sanitary District. Page: 2 A741jolf NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 2, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7514 8246 Clearwater Well Drilling 547 Upper Shut-in Road Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743 Attn.: Mr. Rex Meadows NC Certification No. 2113 Reference: NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS of the NORTH CAROLINA WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NOV-2010-2C-0018 BIMS Incident 200902510 Well Located on PIN 9716-66-9635 Madison County, N.C. Dear Mr. Meadows: The Aquifer Protection Section of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible for the Cgulation of well construction activities within the State of North Carolina. On October 12, 2009, the Asheville Regional Office (ARO) of DWQ inspected a water supply well located on the property of Joel and Diane Edwards, 79 Long Branch Road, Marshall, N.C. The field inspection verified data submitted to the Solid Waste Section indicating that the subject well was located within 500 ft of a closed, municipal landfill owned by Madison County. The well identification tag indicated that the well was drilled November 30, 2006. The landfill waste cell closest to the subject well stopped receiving waste and was subsequently closed as of December 21, 1995. Although the identification plate on the well indicates a driller registration number of 922, you stated in a conversation with me on October 16, 2009 that in fact, you drilled the subject well. You are also the registered agent for Clearwater Well Drilling, Inc. and Clear Water Well & Pump Corporation. Therefore the following violation exists: VIOLATION: The well was installed at distance less than 500 feet from the landfill boundary, as required by Rule 15A NCAC 2C.0107(a)(2)0). Based on a site survey, the well is located approximately 300 ft from the nearest waste cell boundary. Because this well is contaminated, you are not required to chlorinate the well prior to abandonment. REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION for Violation: Please abandon the well as required by 15A NCAC 2C.0113(b) and submit a well abandonment record (GW- 30). NorthCarorli/na North Carolina Division of Water Quality—Asheville Regional Office orthCarol i' 2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 FAX (828)299-7043 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Clearwater/Meadows November 2, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Based on sampling data conducted on behalf of Madison County Solid Waste, the well is contaminated with,,, ,-„ tetrachloroethene (PCE), and a camera survey performed on behalf of Madison County also suggests the well casing was compromised at the bedrock interface. Please take the corrective actions for the above violations as necessary to bring said well into compliance. Please notify this office and the well owner at least 48 hours in advance before you plan to or abandon the well. You must have written approval from the property owner and the owners must be connected to an alternate water source REIgr to your abandonment activities. Corrective actions must be taken and reported to the Asheville Regional Office, 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778, within 25 days, unless otherwise noted in the above corrective actions, from receipt of this Notice to avoid recommendation of civil penalties for continuing violations. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 87-91(a), you are hereby notified that you are in violation of the Well Construction Standards indicated in Subchapter 2C, Title 15A, of the North Carolina Administrative Code. These Standards were adopted by the Environmental Management Commission under authority granted by the North Carolina Well Construction Act. This Notice is given in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 87-93, etseq. Your prompt attention to the items described herein is required. Failure to comply with the State's rules, in the manner and time specified, may result in the assessment of civil penalties and/or the use of other enforcement mechanisms available to the State. Each day that a violation continues may be considered a separate violation. G. Landon Davidson, L.G. Aquifer Protection Section Regional Supervisor Asheville Regional Office 0 c: Eric Smith-NC DENR DWQ APS Central Jackie Drummond aaclynne)-NC DENR DWM SW Section Raleigh Drew Morgan WCCC J. Edwards-79 Long Branch Road, Marshall, N.C.,28753 Andrea Keller-NC DENR Solid Waste Division ARO Jamie List-Madison Co. Env. Health Coordinator I NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H,Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 1, 2010 Mr. John H. Shields Notla Dairy 115 Dairy Farm Road Murphy, North Carolina 28906 Subject: Compliance Inspection Notla Dairy Facility No. 20-1 Cherokee County Dear Mr. Shields: On October 28, 2010, 1 conducted a routine compliance inspection of the waste handling system for the Notla Dairy. The dairy appeared to be well maintained. Please review your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP)with a Technical Specialist from the Cherokee County Soil &Water Conservation District or the Division of Soil &Water. The WUP shows four fields with waste application restrictions based on phosphorous (See Inspection Report Inspection Summary Page 1). Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. Please see the attached inspection report for additional comments. If you need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, fJ0 Beverly Price Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Cherokee County Soil &Water Conservation District 225 Valley River Avenue, Suite J Murphy NC 28906 w/enclosure Joe Hudyncia WSRO Division of Soil &Water Aquifer Protection Section Files ARO Adpftk AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet www.ncwaterguality.orq Nl Wrally An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer t i ,� , 4 Division of Water Quality, ❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Facility Number: 200001 Facility Status Active Permit Avuc20n 01 El Denied Access Inspection Type: Como^"^*Inspection Inactive or Closed Date: Reason for Visit: Routine County: Cherokee Region: Asheville Date of Visit: 10/28/2010 Entry Time:11700 AM Exit Time:12' 0.3 PM Incident#: Farm Name: Notla Farms Owner Email: Shields 828-644-0302 Owner Randolph Mailing Address: 115 Dairy Farm Rd M urnh r_NC 28906 Physical Address: 115 Dais,Farm Rd Mumhv NC 28906 Facility Status: Compliant - ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:. Latitude: 35°00'55 Longitude: 84°11-17" Location of Farm: Eleven miles west of Murphy on US Hwy,ti4 West at the intersection of Dairy Farm Road and Emory Anderson Road. Question Areas: Discharges&Stream Impacts _ @:Waste Collection&Treatment Waste Application Records and Documents ;Other Issues Certified Operator:John H Shields Operator Certification Number: 21365 Secondary OIC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone 24 hour contact name Johnny Shields Phone: On-site representative Johnny Shields Phone: Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: S� - Inspector Signature: Date: /f A ` Secondary Inspector(s): Inspection Summary: Field#5 near maximum level(3000 Ib/Ac)for Zinc(1963 Ib/Ac-2010},continue to monitor annual soils analysis. Fields#8a,#8b,#8c and#5-WUP says ono Waste application due to high phosphate.2010 soil analysis phospohrous levels:8A=197, 8B=362,8C=125,5=643.These fields could be reviewed for phosphorous levels as the WUP was written before PLAT. Waste Analyses:2/24/10 N=4.0 Ib/1000 gal.;7/9/10 N=5.1 Ib/1000 gal.; 10/4/10 N=4.0 Ib/1000 gal. Soils Analysis:9/24/10 Fields with pH<5.0 are scheduled for lime application,lime has been ordered. The farm/records appear to be well maintained. Page: 1 Permit:AWC200001 Owner-Facility:J Randolph Shields Facility Number:200001 Inspection Date: 10/28/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population Cattle Cattle-Milk Cow 200 120 Total Design Capacity: 200 Total SSLW: 280,000 Waste Structures Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard aste Pond WASTE PONE 24.00 30.00 Page: 2 Facility Number:200001 Permit:AWC200001 owner-Facility:J Randolph Shields tY Inspection Date: 10/28/2010- Inspection Type:Compliance InsPecllon Reason for Visit:Routine Discharges&Stream Impacts" Yes No NA NE ❑ ■ nn 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: Structure Application Field ❑ Other ❑ a.Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State?(if yes,notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ c. Estimated volume reaching surfacew✓aters?' d.Does discharge bypass the waste management system?(if yes,notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 3.Were there any adverse impacts.or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other,than from a ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ discharge? Waste Collection,Storage&Treatment } Yes No NA NE 4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,is waste level into structural freeboard? 5.Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed(Le./large trees,severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ erosion,seepage,etc.)? 6.Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ or closure plan? 7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ■ El ❑ 8. Do any of the structures ladk.adequate markers as required by the permit?(Not.applicable to[.00fed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ dry stacks and/or wet stacks) 9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? Yes No NA NE Waste Application 10.Are there any required buffers,setbacks,"or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ improvement? 11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?_ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate,box below, Excessive Ponding? Hydraulic Overload? ❑ Frozen Ground? Heavy metals(Cu,Zn,etc)? ❑ s' Page: 3 Permit:AWC200001 Owner-Facility:J Randolph Shields Facility Number:200001 Inspection Date: 10/28/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Waste Application Yes No NA NE PAN? - ❑ Is PAN>10%/10 lbs.? ❑ Total P205? ❑ Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑ Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑ Evidence of wind drift? ❑ Application outside of application area? ❑ Crop Type 1 Fescue(Hay,Pasture) Crop Type 2 - Com(Silage) Crop Type 3 Small Grain(Wheat, Barley,Oats) Crop Type 4 Crop Type 5 Crop Type 6 Soil Type 1 - Arkaqua 4 Soil Type 2 Dillard Soil Type 3 ,,.+.,.:<. x Junaluska-Brasstown complex,8 to 15%sl Soil Type 4 Junaluska-Brasstown complex,15 to 30%s Soil Type 5 Junaluska-Tsali complex,8 to 15% slopes Soil Type 6 Junaluska-Tsali complex,15 to 30% slope 14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ ❑ ❑ Plan(CAWMP)? 15.Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ ❑ ❑ 16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? 0000 17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ M ❑ ❑ 18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Records and Documents Yes No Na NE 19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? 0000 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 4 Permit:AWC200001 Owner-Facility:J Randolph Shields Facility Number:200001 Inspection Date: 10/28/2010 'Inspection Types Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:Routine Records and Documents Yes No NA NE If yes,check the appropriate box below WUP? ❑ Checklists? ❑ Design? ❑ Maps? ❑ Other? ❑ 21. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes,check the appropriate box below. Waste Application? ❑ 120 Minute inspections? ❑ Weather code? ❑ Weekly Freeboard? ❑ Transfers? Rainfall? ❑ Inspections after>1 inch rainfall&monthly?, Waste Analysis? ❑ Annual soil analysis? Crop yields? Stocking? ❑ Annual Certification Form(NPDES,only)? ❑ 22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a.rain gauge? ❑ ❑ ❑ 23. If selected,did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment(NPDES only)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ s ❑ 26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? Cl a ❑ ❑ 27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment(PLAT)certification? ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Other Issues 28.Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 29. Did the facility fail to property dispose of dead:animals rthin24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ mortality rates that exceed normal rates? Page: 5 Permit:AWC200001 Owner-Facility:J Randolph Shields' Facility Number:200001 Inspection Date: 10/28/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Inspection` Reason for Visit:Routine Other Issues Yes No NA NE 30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes,contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Quality representative immediately. 31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency-Situations as required by Permit? ,. ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ 33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ L Page: 6 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 1, 2010 Shane Dale Director of Public Works Town of Burnsville Post Office Box 97 Burnsville,NC 28714 SUBJECT: October 27, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Burnsville Distribution of Class A Residuals Permit No: WQ0002834 Yancey County *, Dear Mr. Dale: �r Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on October 27, 2010. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0002834. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (inspection Summary Page 2) for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828)-296-4685. Sincerely, �1y'l Beverly rice rice Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Jadd Brewer 1522 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604 APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-2964500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOTthCaToltna Internet:www ncwateraualitv.om NaturallffAn Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 0 0 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: W00002834 Effective: 12/31/08 Expiration: 11/30/17 Owner: Town of Burnsville SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Town of Bumsville/Sludge PO Box 97` County:Yancey _ Region: Asheville Burnsville NC 287140097 Contact Person: Michael Shane Dale Title: Director of Public Works Phone:828-682-7216 Directions to Facility: {` Go north on Hwy. 19-23 from Asheville.Take the Burnsville exit. Go east on Hwy:19E past Mountain Heritage HS to Westside Dr.(SR 1196)an dd turn.ri ht.. Turn left on Pine Swamp Rd.(SR 1138). WWTP is located on the right approximately 1/2 mile. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Michael Shane Dale Phone: 828-682-7216 On-site representative Michael Shane Dale Phone: 828-682-7216 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 10/27/2010 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Distribution of Residual Solids(503) Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Sampling ■Pathogen and Vector Attraction (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WO0002834 Owner-Facility:Town of Burnsville Inspection Date: 10/27/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Facility appeared to be operating according to permit conditions with no discharge. Consumer handout should be updated to include everything in Permit Condition 111.9. Page: 2 Permit:WQ0002834 - owner-Facility:.,Town of Burnsville a Inspection Date: 10/27/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Yes No NA NE Type ❑ Land Application Distribution and Marketing ■ Yes No NA NE Record Keeping 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 bee n 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? ■ ❑ ❑ Q #Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has application occurred during Seasonal Restriction window? Comment: Yes No NA NE Pathogen and Vector Attraction ❑ ❑ 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) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page: 3 Permit:WQ0002834 Owner-Facility:Town of Burnsville Inspection Date: 10/27/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine 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) ❑ n 0 ❑ c. pH records for alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Temperature corrected ❑ d. Salmonella(Class A, all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ e. Time/Temp on: M ❑ ❑ ❑ Digester(MCRT) ❑ Compost Class A lime stabilization ❑ f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Treatment Yes No NA NE Check all that apply Aerobic Digestion Anaerobic Digestion ❑ Alkaline Pasteurization(Class A) ❑ Alkaline Stabilization(Class B) ❑ Compost 0 Drying Beds ❑ Other 0 Comment: Sampling Yes No NA NE Describe sampling: 4 grab samples are collected from between 18-24"depth in the compost pile for residuals. Fecal samples-4 grab samples are collected one week,3 grab samples collected the next week. Is sampling adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sampling representative? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page: 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 1, 2010 Richard Canipe Town Manager Town of Spruce Pine Post Office Box 189 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 SUBJECT: October 27, 2010 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Town of Spruce Pine Residuals Land Application Program Permit No: WQ0002349 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Canipe: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection that I conducted on October 27, 2010. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit WQ0002349. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary Page 2) for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828)296-4685. Sincerely, Beverly Price Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70,Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarollna Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.ora Naturallb,An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0002349 Effective: 10/12/05 Expiration: 09/30/14 Owner: Town of Spruce Pine SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility Town of Spruce Pine Residuals Land Application Program County: Mitchell PO Box 189 Region: Asheville Spruce Pine NC 28777 Contact Person: Richard Canipe Title: Town Manager Phone:828-765-3000 Directions to Facility: From the intersection of NC Hwy 226 and US Hwy 19E in Spruce Pine,go north on Hwy 226/19E. At 2nd light turn rt.onto Hwy 226 N. go Appre. 1/4t[ni.,)urn.rt.onto TTgrrace Ct.Take next rt.onto Broadwater Way,then left onto Creed Pittman Rd(gravel). ystem Glassi nations: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): Y On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Darrell James Graham Phone: 828-765-3007 On-site representative Darrell James Graham Phone: 828-765-3007 Related Permits: - Inspection Date: 10/27/2010 Entry Time: 11:00 AM Exit Time: 11:45 AM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Land Application of Residual Solids(503) Facility Status: ■Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WO0002349 Owner-Facility:Town of Spruce Pine Inspection Date: 10/27/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: All sludge is belt-pressed and hauled to Iris Glen Landfill in Tn. Spruce Pine keeps the land application permit as a backup option for sludge handling. Sludge from the drying beds should be removed and disposed of properly. Since the land application permit has not been used in several years,we reccommend that the Town confirm that the permitted application site(landowners)are still interested in remaining in the program. Type Yes. No NA NE Distribution and Marketing ❑ Land Application ■ 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 4 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: 0 Page: 2 WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natufal Resource tar,of Water Quark ntvcdy Caves r cd=1 L SAM Dm r reaw Goven'baE' BMW sevefty Aquifer Protection Section October 27, 2010 Mr. Garry A. Whisnant Asheville Plant Manager Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. 200 CP&L Drive Arden, NC 28704 Re: Carolina Power& Light Company d/b/a Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. (PEC) Asheville Electric Steam Plant Response to Compliance Boundary Groundwater Monitoring Well's As-Built Information Dear Mr. Whisnant: The North Carolina Division of Water Quality's (DWQ) Asheville Regional Office (ARO) acknowledges receiving your letter of September 30, 2010. In your letter, you confirm the completion of the Asheville Electric Steam Plant monitoring well network and provide drilling logs and GW1 forms as supporting documentation. After careful review of the information provided, the ARO finds the majority of the well locations and their corresponding depths adequate for the purposes of compliance monitoring. However, the construction specification of wells located at nested well site 4 fail to offer satisfactory monitoring points for compliance monitoring. The purpose of the bedrock monitoring well is to intercept fractures or joints within competent bedrock that may be acting as conduits for groundwater between the coal ash pond and the French Broad River. Additionally, a properly constructed bedrock monitoring well should verify an upward vertical gradient in this hydrologic setting (discharge area). According to the drilling log for CB-46, partially weathered rock or the transition zone extends roughly 17 — 31 feet below land surface followed by competent bedrock. It appears that CB-46 only extends 8 feet into competent bedrock and may be partially screened across the lower transition zone. Please note 15A NCAC 2C .0108(e) states that a well shall not hydraulically connect separate aquifers or those portions of a single aquifer where contamination occurs in separate and definable layers. Monitoring well CB-4 appears to be developed within the upper portion of the transition zone rather than fully screened across the entire section. The lack of water across much of the screened interval indicates that monitoring well CB-4 is too shallow. All monitoring wells must be Nm& a DivWm a'Warr -Ash m-U Rermw ofnm 2tM 0 U 5.H way 7u SVnm we,AFC 2 M8 Phe aM 296F Mo AgW*r Ptale 3fm S x*m FAX {828)2W7W Suvim r-MTTl-W34748 2 I Progress Energy CB Monitoring constructed in such a manner as to never allow water levels to drop below their screened interval. The probable use of push-probe auger technology for installation may have inadvertently resulted in less depth penetration for this geologic setting. You may be required to replace this well if water levels remain at or below the bottom of the screened interval. Based on these findings, a new bedrock monitoring well (CB-4B) is required. The new well will have a casing seated five or more feet into competent bedrock and have a minimum open borehole depth of 50 feet into competent bedrock as well as an adequate supply of water sufficient to obtain a representative groundwater sample year around. According to 15 NCAC 2C .0108 (p), all new monitoring wells should be properly developed such that the level of turbidity or settleable solids does not preclude accurate chemical analyses of any fluid sample collected. The Division appreciates your prompt attention in making the necessary changes to your groundwater monitoring program. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Brett Laverty in the Asheville Regional Office. Mr. Laverty can be reached at (828) 296-4500 or brett.lavertvAncdenr.gov. Sincerely, I G. Landon Davidson, P.G. Regional Supervisor APS I kCc: John Toepfer-Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Laurie Moorehead-Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. Debra Watts—NC DENR, DWQ-Aquifer Protection Section it I I I V u aw,�JfeA C, NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 26, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70091680000075148239 Steven DeWeese PO Box 5411 Asheville, NC 28813 Reference: NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS of the NORTH CAROLINA WELL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 604 Holt Lane—PIN 964SS2238200000 NOV-2010-OP-0043 BIMS Incident 201003020 Buncombe County, NC Dear Mr. DeWeese, The Aquifer Protection Section of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible for the regulation of well construction activities within the State of North Carolina. On October 18, 2010 Jonathan Stepp and I witnessed you constructing a Closed-Loop Geothermal-Water-Only Injection Well System. VIOLATION: Failure to submit notification of construction on forms supplied by the Division to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality prior to beginning the construction of a Closed-Loop Geothermal-Water-Only Injection Well System in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0211(u)(2)(B). REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR VIOLATION: Submit notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality as required by 15A NCAC 02C .0211(u)(2)(B). Please note that you should submit notification to the Department Prior to any construction activities when constructing a Closed-Loop Geothermal-Water-Only Injection Well System. These systems are deemed permitted only after notification has been received by the Department. orthCaro /li/na Aquifer Protection Section—Asheville Regional Office N�1�'tut+aLl 2090 U.S.Highway 70, Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 FAX (828)299-7043 (/ Y Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Steven DeWeese 4 October 26, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 87-91(a), you are hereby notified that you are in violation of the Well Construction Standards indicated in Subchapter 2C,Title 15A, of the North Carolina Administrative Code. These Standards were adopted by the Environmental Management Commission under authority granted by the North Carolina Well Construction Act. This Notice is given in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 87-93, etseq. Please note that notification has been received by the Department and therefore the required corrective action has been taken for the above referenced violation. Your prompt attention to the items described herein is required. Failure to comply with the State's rules, in the manner and time specified, may result in the assessment of civil penalties and/or the use of other enforcement mechanisms available to the State. Each day that a violation continues may considered a separate violation. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Jonathan Stepp at 828-2964684. G. Landon Davidson, L.G. Aquifer Protection Section Regional Supervisor Asheville Regional Office cc: ARO Files i 4 a A,. a � NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary AQUIFER PROTECTION October 26, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL 70091680 0000 7514 8222 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Saeed Assadzandi, General Manager Champion Hills Property Owners Association 1 Hagen Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-MV-0124 Permit No. W00004115 Champion Hills Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Utilization System Henderson County Dear Assadzandi: A review of Champion Hills Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Utilization System's monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Residual Chlorine 8/17/10 Daily Failure to monitor Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.orn Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Assadzandi October 26, 2010 Page 2 To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 30 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Beverly Price at 828/296-4685. Sincerely, VL�� G. Landon Davidson, L.G. Regional Supervisor Aquifer Protection Enclosure 0 cc: APS — Central Office Enforcement File APS — Central Office Permit File APS —ARO File James & James Environmental, Inc. /ORC WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 25th, 2010 Blanche Mehaffey 855 Old Balsam Road Waynesville, NC 28786 Dear Ms. Mehaffey, On Monday October 18th I collected water samples from your well tap at the address referenced above. Your well tested positive for total coliform bacteria and negative for fecal coliform bacteria. I have contacted our Ctate epidemiologist, Ken Rudo, to discuss these results and the history of your well. Mr. Rudo's ecommendation is to use an alternate source of potable water for drinking; however you may want to consult your physician as he/she may allow you to drink your well water after considering your past medical history. Mr. Rudo also recommends that you allow your well water to come to a rolling boil when using it for cooking. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation you may contact Mr. Rudo by phone at 919-707-5911. I plan to collect additional samples from your well the week of November 15th. You may contact me at any time with questions about your well or these samples, please find my contact information below. Sincerely, v Jonathan Stepp—Jonathan.Stepp@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality-Aquifer Protection Section Tel: 828-296-4684 No e hCarolina )atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality-Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa NC 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Aquifer Protection Section- - FAX (828)299-7043 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50%Recycled/10%Post Consumer Paper 1 �,,,, h ICCNEW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 20,2010 Second Mailing -October 26, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL 70091680 0000 7514 8208 Certified Mail - 70091680 0000 7514 8215 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED correct address: Chuck Carland Mr. Chuck Carland 294 Nesbitt Drive 294 Nesbitt Drive Mills River,NC 28759 Fletcher,North Carolina 28732 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-OV-0011 Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T.1304 NCGS 143-215.1 Carland Dairy No.AWC450013,Permit No.AWG200000 Henderson County Dear Mr. Carland: On September 22,2010,staff of the NC Division of Water Quality(DWQ),Aquifer Protection Section(APS), inspected the Carland Dairy and the permitted waste disposal system. As a result of this inspection,you are hereby notified that,having been permitted to have a non-discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T.1304,you have been found to be in violation of your permit as follows: Violation#1: Failure to designate a certified animal waste management system operator with a valid certification to be in charge of the animal waste management system.: (Permit No.AWG00000 Section H.15.) Required Corrective Action for Violation#1: Obtain certification or designate a certified animal waste management system operator with a valid Certification. Violation#2 Failure to test and calibrate land application equipment once in the first two years after issuance of the COC and then at least once every two years thereafter.(Permit No.AWG200000 Section H.23.) Required Corrective Action for Violation#2: Calibrate land application equipment and/or provide calibration records for contract hauler. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U.S.70 Hghway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877.623-6748 NOrthCarolin.a Internet:www.nL,roatemualiiv.om �atKra!!� An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer I II i i I it I I I i I'. !i NCDE�IR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary October 22, 2010 David Hallock Vice President & General Manager Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation Post Office Box 99 Patterson, NC 28661 SUBJECT: October 15, 2010 Technical Assistance —Aeration Basin Cleanout Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation Class A Residuals Distribution Permit No: WQ0011532 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Hallock err+ Enclosed please find a copy of the Technical Assistance Report form from the site visit conducted on October 15, 2010. It appears that you have completed most of the preliminary work preparing the aeration basin for cleanout and residuals distribution. If you should encounter any problems as you proceed, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report (Inspection Summary Page 2) for additional observations and comments. I have enclosed a copy of a sample utilization agreement that you might find helpful in developing an agreement for your distribution program. If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at (828) 296-4685. Sincerely, P Beverly Price Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Dennis Key SSB w/enclosures APS Central Files APS Asheville Files AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office(ARO) 2090 U,S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211,: Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer service:1-877-623-6748 Nol"thCar0llna Internet:www.ncwaterauality.ora An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Ni9turtaljb" 0 0 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0011532 Effective: 11/30/09 Expiration: 04/30/17 Owner: Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation County: Caldwell Region: Asheville Contact Person: David Hallock Title: Vice President&General Phone:828-757-4810 Directions to Facility: From Lenoir: Follow Hwy.321 N for approximately,3 miles to Roby Martin Road and turn right. Facility is located approximately 1 mile gn the left. ystem``lassifications: LA. Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name David Hallock Phone: 828-757-4810 On-site representative David Hallock Phone: 828-757-4810 Related Permits: Inspection Date: 10/15/2010 Entry Time: 11:00 AM Exit Time: 12:00 PM Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Technical Assistance Permit Inspection Type: Land Application of Residual Solids(503 exempt) Facility Status: ❑Compliant ❑Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping Treatment Sampling ■Pathogen and Vector Attraction (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:W00011532 Owner-Facility:Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation Inspection Date: 10/15/2010 Inspection Type:Technical Assistance Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: The purpose of this inspection was to assess the progress of the'old aeration basin"cleanout. Southern Soil Builders (SSB)is in the process of preparing the basin for cleanout. A TCLP sample has been collected-results were not available at the time of inspection. SSB has had some problems removing large stumps from the basin which has slowed the process. All of the water that can be removed from the basin has been removed. SSB hopes to begin dredging the basin in November. Items checked NE(Not Evaluated)on the inspection form will be evaluated in the 2010 Annual Report. A draft Operation& Maintenance Plan has been submitted to the regional office for review. Permittee is working on a Utilization Agreement. Page: 2 Permit:WQ0011532 Owner-Facility:Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation Inspection Date: 10/15/2010 Inspection Type:Technicef Assistance Reason for Visit: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) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 Permit:WQ0011532 Owner.-.Faillity: Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation Inspection Date: 10/15/2Qi10 lnspection.Type:Technical Assistance Reason for Visit:Routine Geometric mean of 7 samples per monitoring period for class B<2.0'10E6 CFU/dry gram ❑ b ;. pH records forialkaline stabilization(Class A) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ c. pH recordsfor alkaline stabilization(Class B) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Temperature corrected ❑ d. Salmonella(Class A,all test must be<3MPN/4 gram day) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ e. Time/Temp on: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Digester(MCRT) ❑ Compost ❑ Class A lime stabilization ❑ f. Volatile Solids Calculations ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ g. Bench-top Aerobic/Anaerobic digestion results ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ Comment: Sampling Yes No NA NE Describe sampling: Is sampling adequate? Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sampling representative? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page: 4