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May 3, 2000
Bob Heath
Division of Water Quality
225 Green Street
Suite 214
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Dear Bob:
CARROLL'S FOODS, INC.
P. O. Drawer 856
WARSAW, NORTH CAROLINA 28398
RECEIVE
tai 4 y 4 2000
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OFFICE
On April 27, 2000, 1 left you a voice mail concerning over application on Farm 2104-2106
(82-475). During the inspection with Trent Allen, it was discovered that the old plan rate
was showing on our IRR -2 forms. Using the previous PAN rate we had not over applied, but
the correct rate resulted in over application on 3 pulls. The over application occurred from
9/18/99 to 10/1/99.
Sincerely,
David Nordin
Carroll's Foods, Inc.
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Division of Water Quality
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043
Attention: Jeffery Broom
Dear Mr. Brown:
CARROLL'S FOODS, INC.
P. 0. Drawer 855
WARSAW, NORTH CAROLINA 28398
October 29, 199IRCCEI ED
NOV 0 t 1999
FAYETTEMLLE
REG. CFPCE
Attached are our responses to the items noted on NOD's for Farms 2096, 2546, 2104, and
X2106. if you have any questions or need additional information, please advise.
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Attachments - 3
Sincerely,
W. R. McLeod
Environmental Manager

Farms 2104 and 2106
Item I . The over application of four pounds PAN per acre equates to .08 inches of
effluent at the 2.1 pounds per 1000 -gallon rate, which was the analysis at the time of the
over application. While not over applying is always our goal, it is difficult to apply in
less than 0.2 inch application depths. We will make every effort to prevent this from
happening again.
Item 2. We will always try to adhere to the General Permit conditions.
Item 3. We have an ongoing mowing program for all lagoons. Periodically the grass
may be near knee height. This condition will only exist for a short period of time before
we complete our rotation on mowing. We will make every effort to keep the grass at or
below knee height.
Item 4. Recycle pump was repaired within 24 hours of detection of the leak.
Item 5. Reduction of sludge accumulation has been an ongoing project at 2104 for more
than two years. Two different products have been added to the lagoon during this period.
The first product was used for a period of one year. This product did'not reduce sludge
levels, but did provide a 25 - 30 % reduction in PAN. Since sludge reduction was the
primary objective, its use was discontinued. A second product was selected for testing.
It has been in use for six months_ The results have been encouraging with approximately
a 25% reduction in solids. We are currently negotiating with the supplier on continuing
the use of this product at an economically feasible cost.
A third test is being conducted at a contract grower's farm using yet another product.
This test has been going on for four months. NCSU is the evaluator. Early results again
look promising. This test will continue through the winter months. If an effective
product is not identified by next spring the sludge will be land applied to return the
lagoon to its original treatment volume.

Farm 2546
Item 1. High lagoon levels (12") in the Feb/Mar'98 time frame, caused by heavy rainfall
events through the winter, forced us to apply to the fields which could uptake the effluent
without run off. Some fields could not take the application without run off. This caused
the fields to be unequal in PAN rates. As the growing season progressed in order to
maintain good plant growth and yields in all fields, a uniform application was followed.
As a result the field that received the application during wet weather totaled more than
the rate called for in the plan. But at the time that the N balance shows an over
application the plants were nitrogen deficient and needed fertilizer for normal growth.
Item 2. Every possible effort will be made to adhere to all general permit conditions.
Item 3. Good crop husbandry practices will be followed. All areas of the field will be
cut and removed.

Farm 2096
Item 1. Grass establishment has been and is currently an ongoing priority. Bermuda
grass is the cover of choice. Due to the extreme clay nature of the embankment, soil
establishment has been very difficult. Reseeding and fertilization has been carried out in
conjunction with the appropriate season. This fall we are also seeding bare areas with
fescue. It is the plan at this point to promote the fescue in the cool season and the
bermuda in summer. Over time the bermuda should dominate.
Item 2. The cropping plan has evolved from the original plan. Subsequent to the permit
being issued additional contiguous land has been acquired. This additional land has been
cleared and was sprigged this spring. This additional land allows more flexibility in crop
selection_ Some of the land was marginal for Bermuda grass. This land will be used in a
row crop rotation.
The WUP is under revision and will be finalized as soon as the wetted areas are finalized
per changes to the as built irrigation plan. No nutrients have been applied, as the lagoon
has not needed pumping.
Item 3. The lagoons were designed for ten buildings although only eight building were
built. This extra volume plus the start up volume calculates to approximately three year's
storage capacity. Even after the hurricanes, there currently is 41 inches of free board.
Because of the extended storage capacity the installation of permanent irrigation has been
delayed while the additional land was being cleared. The system is currently being bid
on by irrigation dealers. The projected completion date is March 1, 2000.

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 6, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Carroll's Foods, Inc.
Attn.: David Nordin
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Carroll's Farm 2104 & 2106
Facility No. 82 - 475
Sampson County
Dear Mr. Nordin:
On August 9, 1999, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water
Quality conducted routine inspections of the Carroll's Farm 2104 & 2106 swine facilities
located in Sampson County. A review of the irrigation records indicated that the Plant
Available Nitrogen (PAN) rate for the coastal bermuda in crop year 1998 had been
exceeded by 4 pounds. General Permit condition 111.6.f states that "The Permittee shall
report by telephone to the appropriate Regional Office as soon as possible, but in no case
more than 24 hours following first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following
events: (f) Overapplying animal waste either in excess of the limits set out in the CAWMP
or where runoff enters surface waters.. The lagoon at farm 2104 still appeared to have
sludge accumulation in some areas, although the lagoon was treated with a chemical to
breakdown the sludge. The inside slopes of this same lagoon needed mowing. The recycle
pump was leaking at two different locations and running down the inside slopes of the
lagoon.
The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be performed:
1. Comply with the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the General
Permit when applying waste using the correct PAN rates as specified for each crop.
2. Adhere to all of the General Permit conditions. -
3. Maintain both the inside and back slopes of the lagoon dikes so that they can be
inspected routinely for evidence of erosion, seepage, and damage by animals.
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Carroll's Farm 2104 & 2106
October 6, 1999
4. If not already completed, repair the recycle pump immediately to prevent wastewater from eroding the inside
slopes of the lagoon.
5. Evaluate the adequacy of the lagoon storage capacity at farm 2104 to determine if the lagoon has adequate
storage and treatment volumes based on the observance of sludge accumulation from the surface.
Please notify this office in wilting on or before October 29, 1999 at the letterhead above as to the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. Nothing in this letter should be taken as
absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result from these
deficiencies. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact myself at
[phone].
Sincerely,
1
Jeffery Brown
Environmental Engineer
cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group
Wilson Spencer - Sampson Co. MRCS
Audrey Oxendine - DSWC Fayetteville Office
Central Files - Raleigh

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
March 17, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Howard Hobson
Carroll's Foods, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Carroll's Foods, Inc.
Facility No. 82 - 475
Permit No. AWS820475
Sampson County
Dear Mr. Hobson:
On January 31, 2000, you or staff from your farm notified the Fayetteville Regional Office
of the Division of Water Qualify, as required by General Permit condition 11I.6.e, that the freeboard
level of the lagoon was less than the minimum required by the General Permit. The liquid level of
the lagoons was reported as 15 inches. General Permit condition V.3 states that `The maximum
waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the CAWMP. At a minimum,
maximum waste level for lagoons/storage ponds must not exceed the level that provides adequate
storage to contain the 25 -year, 24-hour storm event plus as additional i foot of structural freeboard.'.
The Division of Water Quality will take no further action for this reported incident at this
time. However, you are asked to please notify this office in writing within 15 days of receipt of this
letter as to what date the lagoon was lowered to the required freeboard level. This information is
essential in determining ff the lagoon was lowered within the specified time frame in which the Plan
of Action (POA) allotted. It will also dose this event out within your file. if you have any questions
concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
co. Sonya Avant - Compliance Group
Central Files
Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office
Wilson Spencer - Sampson County NRCS
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETT€VILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
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