WQ0019661_Staff Report_20200109

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January 9, 2020
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge Unit Application No.: W00019661
Attn: Chloe Lloyd Facility name: Joyce SFR Wastewater Irri ag t
From: Patrick Mitchell
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
L GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: December 19, 2019
b. Site visit conducted by: P. Mitchell
c. Inspection report attached? ❑ Yes or ® No
d. Person contacted: Heather Joyce and their contact information: (336) 543 - 4332 ext.
e. Driving directions: See file.
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (equipment condition, function, maintenance, change in facility ownership, etc.):
This is a rental property. The mobile home that was present has been removed and the system has not been in use
for several years now. As a result, the system has not been operated or maintained in some time. A tree has fallen
and knocked the system controls box and alarm off the post, disconnecting the power. Repairs must be made and
it is unknown what other portions of the system function properly versus not. Recommend a schedule condition
be added to the new permit that requires notification to the WSRO to schedule a startup inspection and written
gpproval received from the WSRO before the system is returned to use.
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ® No
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or ❑ No
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or ❑ No
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
Explain: There is an easement coveringthe he system that was recorded with Randolph County Register of Deeds.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ❑ Yes or ® No
If no, please explain: The system design specs indicate a rain sensor is present servingthe he system.
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
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12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
14. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues
❑ Notice(s) of violation
❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place? WSRO staff has discussed the need for repairs
and testingthe he system before it is returned to use. Permittee indicated that they hope to return the property to rent
soon. but no date has been set.
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑Yes®No❑N/A
III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non -Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
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List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
Schedule condition that
requires notification to
schedule inspection with
The system has been out of use for several years and not maintained or
WSRO before system
operated. See comments in II. 2. above.
returned to use.
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
® Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
❑ Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
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6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional
Date: January 9, 2020
IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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On December 19, 2019 WSRO staff conducted an inspection of the subject facility. The facility was found to be vacant
and the mobile home that was present removed. The system has been out of use and therefore has not been properly
maintained for some time. Repairs are needed to the system controls and alarm, and the entire system needs to be tested
before it is returned to use. Attached to this staff report is a site map showing the approximate location of the system
components and a copy of the easement for the system that was recorded with Randolph County Register of Deeds.
Recommend that language concerning the easement be included in the permit conditions related to setbacks to the
WWTF and Spray Field.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0019661 Effective: 04/01/15 Expiration: 03/31/20 owner: Heather P Joyce
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 504 Wright Country Road SFR
County: Randolph
506 Wright Country Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Ramseur NC 27316
Contact Person: Heather P Joyce Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
Highway 64 East to Wright Country Road. Turn LT on Wright Country Road and go approximately 1.2 miles to property on RT.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12/19/2019 Entry Time: 02:25PM
Primary Inspector: Patrick Mitchell
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 03:15PM
Reason for Inspection: Other Inspection Type:
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
Phone: [phone]
Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: WQ0019661 Owner - Facility: Heather P Joyce
Inspection Date: 12/19/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Other
Inspection Summary:
On December 19, 2019 WSRO staff conducted a site visit to the subject facility. The system was found to be not in use and
no home is present on the property. The Permittee indicated that they plan to return the property to rent sometime soon, but
no date provided. System was found to need repairs (e.g. system controls and alarm knocked off by fallen tree,
disconnecting power. The entire system needs to be tested and inspected by WSRO before returned to use. See 1/09/2020
staff report for additional details from site visit.
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Permit: WQ0019661 Owner - Facility: Heather P Joyce
Inspection Date: 12/19/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Other
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