WQ0011672_BIMS Report_20200122

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0011672 Effective: 09/07/16 Expiration: 08/31/21 owner: James E Wilkinson
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 559 Soloman Lea Rd. SFR
County: Caswell 559 Soloman Lea Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Leasburg NC 27291
Contact Person: James E Wilkinson Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Winston-Salem take 1-40E to exit 9, follow US 29N to US 158E and follow approx. 31.3 miles, turn right onto Solomon Lea
Road and follow approx. 0.6 miles. Property is on left.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/21/2020 Entry Time: 10:20AM
Primary Inspector: Justin L Henderson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type:
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
Phone: [phone]
Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank
Pump Tank
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Permit: WQ0011672 Owner - Facility: James E Wilkinson
Inspection Date: 01/21/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
On January 21, 2020 DWR staff person Justin Henderson, conducted a follow-up inpsection to evaluate the corrective
measures implemented in response to the Notice of Deficiency dated October 14, 2019, issued by this office following a
compliance evaluation inspection conducted on October 9, 2019, for the wastewater treatement & irrigation system located
at 559 Soloman Lea Rd. Leasburg, NC 27291. The findings of this follwoing inspection are summarized below:
1) The cracked concrete lid of the chlorine contact chamber had been replaced with a new intact concrete lid.
2) Wastewater grade chlorine tablets were present in the chlorinator and being utilized to ensure proper and continous
disinfection.
3) The leaking "cutoff' valve on one of the irrigation stand pipes had been replaced/repaired. No leak was observed at this
location when pump was activated as part of this follow-up inspection.
4) The permittee located the most recent septic tank pumping records which indicated that the septic tank had been
pumped on Feb. 26, 2019 by Solomon Septic Company.
5) Some evidence of ponding remained present at the irrigation stand pipe located fartherest away from the pump tank. This
particular stand pipe appears to be where most of the system depressurizes as it appears to be the lowest elevation point,
therefore this is likely responsible in part for some of the ponding issues at this location. It was recommended during this
inspection that the permittee ensure that no biomat or other build-up was present within the stand pipe that would impeded
draining of effluent into the subsurface gravel drain area associated with these types of systems.
5) Three of the spray heads were frozen and therefore did not actively disperse effluent during pump activation as part of this
inspection. This may indicate that draining of the stand pipe, when pump cuts off and system depressurizes, may be
impeded and maintenance warrated to ensure proper draining (therefore preventing freezing of equipment) is promoted.
This office appreciates your efforts in addressing the deficiences noted following the compliance inspection conducted on
October 9, 2019. Please continue to properly operate and maintain the wastewater treatment and irrigation system in
accordance with all permit conditions. You may contact Justin Henderson, at [phone], with questions you may have
regarding this inspection report.
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Permit: WQ0011672 Owner - Facility: James E Wilkinson
Inspection Date: 01/21/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Permit Status Yes No NA NE
# Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If not, does the resident rent from the Permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑
Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)?
Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes No NA NE
*** The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed."
Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped):
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment:
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Yes No NA NE
*** Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked/leveled every 6 months and vegetative growth shall be
removed manually. ***
# Is system something other than a sand filter? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If YES, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
Comment:
Disinfection Tablets Yes No NA NE
*** Tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. ***
Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets? (If none, mark No) ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ ❑
Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablets contacting water? (If possible, poke them to determine.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Pump Tank Yes No NA NE
*** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) ***
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Permit: WQ0011672 Owner - Facility: James E Wilkinson
Inspection Date: 01/21/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Last functional test:
Comment:
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
*** Irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating
as designed. ***
# Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION): Irrigation
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: 7
Are buffers and setbacks adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Some ponding observed adaiacent to stand pipe fartherest away from pump. This appears to be
where system depressurizes at and is the lowest point of elevation. Need to ensure draining of
stand pipes, after pump cuts off, is not impeded or clogged.
General
Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
❑
❑ ❑
If YES, explain:
Does the system match the permit description?
❑ ❑ ❑
If NO, explain:
Is the system compliant?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible)
❑
❑ ❑
If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks
Comment:
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