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May 13, 2009 Laura T. Hokett, DVM Best Friends Animal Hospital 4175 East Mission Blvd Fayetteville, AR 72703-4388 RE: Best Friends Animal Hospital AFIN: 72-01633 Permit No.: 4864-W Dear Dr. Hokett: On May 6, 2009, I performed a routine compliance inspection of the waste treatment and disposal facility in accordance with the provisions of the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. This inspection revealed the following violation: Wastewater was surfacing in areas of the septic system. This is in violation of Condition 1 of the permit. The above item requires your immediate attention. Please submit a written response to this finding to Cindy Garner, Water Division Enforcement Branch Manager, of this Department. This response should be mailed to the address below. This response should contain documentation describing the course of action taken to correct each item noted. This corrective action should be completed as soon as possible, and the written response with all necessary documentation (i.e. photographs) is due by May 23, 2009. For additional information you may contact the enforcement section by telephone at 501-682-0639 or by fax at 501-682-0910.
Dr. Hokett, Best Friends Animal Hospital May 13, 2009 Page 2
No Discharge Industrial Report Page 2
If I can be of any assistance, please contact me at 479-267-0811 ext. 12 ([email protected]). Sincerely,
Alison West District 1 Field Inspector Water Division cc: Water Division Enforcement Branch
Water Division Permits Branch
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ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
STATE INDUSTRIAL PERMIT INSPECTION FORM
AFIN: 72-01633 Log No.:
Permit No.: 4864-W Inspection Date: 5-6-2009
Media: Water Inspector: Alison West
Compliance Status: Out
1A. Name of Facility: Best Friends Animal Hospital Address: 4175 East Mission Blvd Fayetteville, AR 72703 County: Washington 2A. Name of On-Site Representative: Dr. Wendell, DVM 3A. Name of Responsible Official: Laura T. Hokett, DVM Address: Same as above. Telephone: 479-283-3856 4A. Parent Company: NA Address: NA Telephone: NA
Description of Process (including type of industry, materials produced, and major by- 5A. products): The waste goes into a 650 gallon tank. Then, it flows to a 1250 combo tank.
This is pumped to a spider valve which goes to 870 feet of line. There is a distubution valve past the 1250 combo tank that can be turned and feeds to two-2000 gallon tanks if more storage is needed due to groundwater. 6A. Any complaints registered against this permitted facility? Yes No X If yes, give date and description of complaint. 7A. Are there any additions, modifications, or corrections to the facility since the last inspection? Yes No X If yes, explain:
Page 2 of 3 1B. Furnish a simplified flow diagram of the treatment system and include main components,
flow sequence through plant, and calculated or estimated flows. The waste goes into a 650 gallon tank. Then, it flows to a 1250 combo tank. This is pumped to a spider valve which goes to 870 feet of line. There is a distubution valve past the 1250 combo tank that can be turned and feeds to two-2000 gallon tanks if more storage is needed due to groundwater. 2B. Nearest Stream: Mud Creek 3B. Does wastewater from this facility cause adverse effect on the waters of the State: Yes No X If yes, describe: 4B. Are operating records kept as required by permit? Yes No N/A X If no, explain: 5B. Are maintenance records kept as required by permit? Yes No N/A X If no, explain: 6B. Are Samples routinely taken? Yes No N/A X 7B. Does the sampling program meet the requirements of the permit? Yes No N/A X If no, explain: 8B. What laboratory does the facility use? NA Address: NA Telephone: NA
Page 3 of 3 1C. Does laboratory procedures and records meet the requirements of the permit? Yes No N/A X If no, explain: 2C. Is contaminated runoff a problem? Yes X No N/A Areas observed where part of the system appeared to be surfacing. 3C. Is sludge disposal required? Yes X No N/A If yes, describe (including final destination): Tanks have not been pumped at this time. 4C. Is the treatment system being properly operated and maintained as required by permit? Yes X No N/A If no, Explain
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS/COMMENTS Areas observed where parts of the system appeared to be surfacing. On May 11, 2009, I spoke with Dr. Hokett. Dr. Hokett stated that landscapers were adding additional top soil to the line. Dr. Hokett stated that the d-box was full of groundwater. I informed Dr. Hokett that I would conduct a follow-up inspection during a dry period. Inspector Signature: Date of Report: 5-13-09 Signature of Reviewer: Date of Review: May 14, 2009
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Official Photograph Sheet
Location: Best Friends Animal Hospital
Photographer: Alison West Witness: NA
Photo # 1 Of 3 Date: 5-6-09 Time: 1:28 p.m.
Description: IMGP2772. Septic system appeared to be surfacing uphill from the dog kennel.
Photographer: Alison West Witness: NA
Photo # 2 Of 3 Date: 5-6-09 Time: 1:31 p.m.
Description: IMGP2776. Septic system appeared to be surfacing in the lower field.
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Official Photograph Sheet
Location: Best Friends Animal Hospital
Photographer: Alison West Witness: NA
Photo # 3 Of 3 Date: 5-6-09 Time: 1:31 p.m.
Description: IMGP2777. Septic system appeared to be surfacing at the lower part of the field.
Photographer: Alison West Witness: NA
Photo # Of Date: 5-6-09 Time:
Description:
June 17, 2009 Laura Hokett DVM, Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel 4175 East Mission Blvd. Fayetteville, AR 72703-4388 RE: Best Friends Animal Hospital, Permit No. 4864-W, AFIN 72-01633, Response to Inspection Dear Dr. Hokett: The Department has received your response to the May 6, 2009 inspection of your facility by our District Field Inspector, Allison West. Your letter appears to adequately address the discrepancies identified during the visit. The Department assumes the corrective actions taken will be maintained to ensure consistent compliance with the requirements of the permit. Acceptance of this response by the Department does not preclude any future enforcement action deemed necessary at this site or any other site. The Department will keep the inspection and response on file. If future violations occur that require enforcement action, the Department will consider the inspection and response as required by the Pollution Control and Ecology Commission Regulation No. 7, Civil Penalties. This regulation requires the Department to consider the past history of your company and how expeditiously the violations were addressed in determining any civil penalty that may be necessary for any future violations. If we need further information concerning this matter, we will contact you. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 501-682-0667 or you may e-mail me at [email protected]. Sincerely,
Tracey Blake Enforcement Administrator Water Division Enforcement Branch