WQ0017507_BIMS Report_20190701

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0017507 Effective: 10/01/14 Expiration: 09/30/19 owner: William H Heilig
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: William Howard Heilig SFR
County: Stanly
47997 Wagoner Rd
Region: Mooresville
Misenheimer NC 28109
Contact Person: William H Heilig Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
The property is located on the south (i.e., right) side of NC Hwy. 52, approximately 0.3 miles southeast of the intersection of NC
Hwy. 52 and NCSR 1455 (i.e., Wesley Chapel Road).
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/21/2019 Entry Time: 09:03AM
Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 10:OOAM
Reason for Inspection: Routine 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 UV
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
Phone: [phone]
Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank
Pump Tank
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Permit: WQ0017507 Owner - Facility: William H Heilig
Inspection Date: 06/21/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This compliance inspection was conducted on June 21st, 2019 inconjunction with the permit renewal. The system appeared
to operate sufficiently at the time of inspection. However the following items need to be addressed to maintain compliance:
The Audible alarm was muffled and needs repair.
Drip irrigation is under mulch layer, per original system design instruction and former permitting language. Lines cannot be
seen. Field needs maintenance for removal of undergrowth. Resident has plans to replace lines and said he would clear
vegetation. Offered to contact MRO upon completion for follow-up. MRO staff requested photos be emailed. The 2-wire
strand fence is not installed; however, this property and the field are isolated.
Resident has started a notebook for documentation. MRO staff recommended additional documentation of required
weekly/monthly inspections; And, filing of repair/maintenance purchase records with logbook for easy access during future
inspecitons.
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Permit: WQ0017507 Owner - Facility: William H Heilig
Inspection Date: 06/21/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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)?
Resident is the owner and maintains the system.
Comment: This permit is in the renewal process.
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):
Resident says pumped in 2018, but billing/paperwork was not viewed. Resident has started a notebook for
documentation. MRO staff recommended additional documentation of required weekly/monthly inspection;
And, filing of repair/maintenance purchase records with logbook for easy access during future inspecitons.
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? NA
Comment: There does not appear to be a filter at the septic tank and MRO staff did not review historic file
for Sanitary T. There is an unorthodox swimming pool type sand filter and a new turbidity filter
was installed before UV.
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.) Enclosed pool type
sand filter
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
System is on a timer for backwash and permittee periodically replaces sand.
Comment:
Disinfection UV Yes No NA NE
*** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure
proper disinfection. ***
Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0017507 Owner - Facility: William H Heilig
Inspection Date: 06/21/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
# Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge)
Comment: UV and pre -UV filter were installed last year.
Pump Tank
*** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) ***
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?
# Last functional test:
Comment: Audible alarm was muffled and repair recommended.
Drip or Irrigation
*** 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):
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:
Are buffers and setbacks adequate?
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?
Reason for Visit: Routine
SFR - per
instructions/indicat
or light
Yes No NA NE
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during this
inspection
Yes No NA NE
Drip
Comment: Drib irriaation is under mulch laver. Der oriainal system desian instruction and former Dermittin
language. Lines cannot be seen. Field needs maintenance for removal of undergrowth.
Resident has plans to replace lines and sid he would clear vegetation. Offered to contact MRO
upon completion for follow-up. MRO staff requested photos be emailed. The 2-wire strand
fence is not installed; however, this property and the field are isolated.
General Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, explain:
Units are covered, but not locked. Resident noted system was designed for 4, currently 3 adults in home, but
flow is significantly reduced since children are grown and moved out. There are floating solids in the clear
tank, to be addressed with the next pump and haul. It is unclear how the system design can retain floating
material at the main tank.
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.
The system was permitted by default after 90days. System is not typical and operated w/o disinfection untill
last year.
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Permit: WQ0017507 Owner - Facility: William H Heilig
Inspection Date: 06/21/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Permittee recently started a notebook documentation. MRO staff made recommendations to
document weekly/monthly required checks.
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