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NORTH CAROLINA �
Department of Environmental Qual

ENFORCEMENT
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT. REQUESTED
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EmvimpNMENT ANO N.4"ruRAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 29, 1999
Mr. Ernest Waiters
Warters Hog Farm
Rt. 2, Box 121-A
La Grange, North Carolina 28551 '
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Waiters Hog Farm
Facility No. 40-58
Greene County
Dear Mr. Warters:
On October 30, 1998, 1 conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
at the Waiters Hog Farm in Greene County. A copy of the inspection report is
attached for your review.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm has a Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the General Permit; (2) the farm
is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill
1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the General Permit; (3)
the farm operation's waste management system is being operated properly under
the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records are being kept; (5)
there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies
were observed during the inspection.
The current waste utilization plan for your facility does not contain all of the
receiving crops and/or land that are being utilized for waste management. All
receiving crops and/or land being utilized for waste management are required
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Waiters Hog Farm
Facility No. 40-58
January 29, 1999
to be included in the waste utilization plan. Please refer to the attached
inspection form for further comments.
It is very important as the owner and the Operator in Charge that you resolve
these aforementioned deficiencies and any other problems that may arise, as
soon as possible. For additional assistance, please contact your Technical
Specialist. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the
responsibility and liability of any violations that have resulted or may result from
these deficiencies.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during the inspection. Should
you have further questions or comments regarding this inspection, do not
hesitate to call at [phone], ext. 321.
Sincerely,
B . Flo vu�
Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist
cc: Dr. Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms
Greene County SWCD Office
Greene County NCCES Office
DSWC-WaRO
,Compliance Group
WaRO

Facility Number Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection � 24 hr. (hh:mm)
p Registered K Certified p Applied for Permit p Permitted 10 Not 0peratiana Date Last Operated:
Farm Dame:.1'!'.arters.Hng.karm...................................................................................... County: Greene WARO
OwnerName: Ernest .................................... Warlerx ..................................................... Phone No: M-56.6-.3605 ..........................................................
Facility Contact: ............................................... ................... .Title: .... Phone No:
Mailing Address: Rt2..RoxJ21-.A..................................................................................... LaGrange.NC ....................................................... 2855.1..............
Onsite Representative: M .A..Mrs,..Ernest-Warters............................................... Integrator: Marphy-F.amity.Earou......................................
Certified Operator: Ernest.L................................Warters ............................................ Operator Certification Number: 1659 .............................
Location of Farm:
Latitude ©� ©� ©�° Longitude
Y esign urren - 7 esign : Current- Design,.'
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Swore a''3i' t �`` ' r Capacity�Population Poultry ,Y'Y >�3 Capacity Population Cattle ',; : t3�. Capactty'Population
..n L.}.... iS
p Wean to Feeder
® Feeaer to mis
p Farrow to can
13 Farrow to FeeZ er
p Farrow to Finish
p Gilts
p Boars
a.
p Layer 13 airy
Non -Layer l p on -Dairy p
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• 1rry Y
J < j 9 „3 ;f r d
To#al Design Capa6ty
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330,480
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General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes N No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ®No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes p No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes N No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoonstholding ponds) require p Yes H No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? p Yes ® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? p Yes H No
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8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? 0 Yes ® No
Structures (Laeoons,Holding Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.)
9. 1s storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Yes ® No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Freeboard (11): 3
10. is seepage observed from any of the structures? p Yes ® No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? p Yes ® No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovement? p Yes ® No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an -
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? p Yes N No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? p Yes ® No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop hype •---.Coastal.l3ermudaGrass ............. C.,acn..(Silage.&.CZrain)....... ....................... y
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (A WMP)? a Yes p No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
p Yes
® No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
Cl Yes
®No
19. is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
p Yes
®No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
E3 Yes
®No
21. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
13 Yes
®No
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
p Yes
®No
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
p Yes
® No
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
13 Yes
®No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
p Yes
N No
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