WQ0017761_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200204

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Mark Kemp
5549 New Oak Trail
Burlington, NC 27217
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 4, 2020
Subject: Notice of Deficiency — (NOD-2020-PC-0020)
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Kemp — Residential Wastewater Irrigation System
Permit No. WQ0017761
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Kemp:
On January 31, 2020, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem
Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation
system. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Justin Henderson. This
inspection reflects non-compliance with the subject permit. The following deficiencies require
your attention and action:
1) The audible high-water alarm failed to operate when the associated float was raised to
activate nor when the test button was pressed as part of this inspection. Permit Condition
III. (11.) states: Pump/dosing tanks shall have audible and visual alarms.
2) Improper chlorine tablets were being used in the chlorinator. Permit Condition III. (12.)
(b.) states: The tablet chlorinator shall be checked weekly. Wastewater grade chlorine
tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be added as need to provide proper chlorination. Pool
chlorine tablets shall not be used.
This is a repeat deficiency that was previously noted in an inspection cover letter dated
May 26, 2016.
Along with the above described deficiencies the following item of concern also warrants your
attention:
a) While system irrigation was unable to be observed due to rain occurring during this
inspection, the spray head located furthest away from the dosing tank appeared to be
clogged or have an impeded spray pattern as the greener vegetative growth was not
uniformly present adjacent to this spray head. Please ensure that all spray heads produce a
uniform spray pattern to reduce the risk of ponding and/or runoff from occurring.
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Please refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report form for additional observations and
comments. Our office appreciates your prompt attention to the above described deficiencies. If
you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me or Justin Henderson at (336) 776-
9800.
Sincerely,
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: VVQ0017761 Effective: 01/24/17 Expiration: 12/31/21 Owner: Mark W Kemp
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 5549 New Oak Trail SFR
5549 New Oak Trl
County: Alamance
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 272177544
Contact Person: Mark W Kemp Title: Owner Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Burlington take NC 62 north to Union Ridge Road. Turn L and Go appx 2 miles. Turn L at Stoney Creek Church Rd. Turn R at
Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd. Turn L at Mt. Vernon Church Rd. Turn R at New Oak Trail. House is at end of road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:. Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/31/2020 Entry Time: 12:50PM Exit Time: 02:15PM
Primary Inspector: Justin L Henderson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine - Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant N Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status - Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip'or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0017761 Owner- Facility: Mark Kemp
Inspection Date: 01/31/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: WQ0017761 Owner- Facility: Mark W Kemp
Inspection Date: 01/31/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Permit Status Yes No NA NE
# Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If not, does the resident rent from the Permittee? - ❑ ❑ ❑
Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
.Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped):
ST last pump in September 2018.
# 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# If YES,. what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
Sandfilter is subsurface.
Comment:
Disinfection Tablets
Yes No NA NE
Tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
Does the permitlee have the correct chlorine tablets? (If none, mark No)
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
❑ ❑ ❑
Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablets contacting water? (If possible, poke them to determine.)
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Permittee was using pool chlorine tablets in chlorinator and not the required wastewater
grade
chlorine tablets in accordance with permit requirements.
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Permit: W00017761 Owner - Facility: Mark W Kemp
Inspection Date: 01/31/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump Tank
Yes No NA NE
— All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge)
Is the pump working? - ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Last functional test:
Comment: Audible alarm was not operative upon triggering alarm float not when depressing test button on
alarm unit.
Pumps not evaluated due to rain during inspection.
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): IRRIGATIONS
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: 5
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: Unable to observe active irrigation due to rain event during inspection. Ensure all spray heads
are producing a uniform spray pattern and are not clogged.
General
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
Does the system match the permit description?
If NO, explain:
Yes No NA NE
0❑❑❑
❑❑■❑
■❑❑❑
Is the system compliant? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible) - ❑ ❑ 0 El
If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks.
Comment: System is not compliant with permit requirements due to failure to ensure proper and continuous
disinfection with wastewater grade chlorine tablets.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Section
NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE — WASTEWATER IRRIGATION
General Information
Permittee: Mark & Hope Kemp Telephone No.: H: [phone] or Q [phone]
Permit No.: W00017761 County: Alamance
Issuance Date: 01/24/2017 Expiration Date: 12/31/2021
Other Contact: Telephone No.:
Location & Address: 5549 New Oak Trail Burlington, NC
Reason for Inspection
® ROUTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ OTHER:
Comments (attach additional pages as necessary)
2.6 System connected to rain sensor?
2.10 Setback: IRRIGATION - house/business 400' ; well 100' ; surface water 100' ; P/L 150' ; ROW 50'
STORAGE TREATMENT: wells 100' ; P/L 50'
3.3 SUITABLE VEGETATION YEAR ROUND?
3.4 ADEQUATE MEASURES TO PREVENT PONDING?
3.5 NOT PERFORMED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER?
3.8 PUBLIC ACCESS PROHIBITED?
FENCING?
LOCKS ON TREATMENT STORAGE FACILITIES?
3.9 PROPER DISPOSAL OF RESIDUALS?
3.11 PT HAVE ALARMS EXTERNAL TO ANY STRUCTURE?
3.12 ST - ANNUAL CHECK? PUMPED LAST?
CHLORINATOR WEEKLY CHECK? WASTEWATER GRADE TABLETS?
STORAGE/PT CHECKED MONTHLY? ENTIRE SYTEM CHECKED MONTHLY?
PROPER SPRAY PATTERN? ANY LEAKS?
6.1 PROVIDING ADEQUATE INSPECTION OF SYSTEM?
6.6 RETAIN SET OF APPROVED PLANS FOR LIFE OF SYSTEM?
6.10 ANNUAL FEES PAID W/IN 30 DAYS OF INVOICE?
LAST CEI 5/26/2016
1) PERMIT RENEWAL OVERDUE
2) IMPROPER CHLORINE TABLETS
Is a follow-up inspection necessary ❑ Yes ❑ No
Primary Inspector:
Justin Henderson
Secondary Inspector:
Date of Inspection: 01 /31 /2020 Entry Time: 12:50 pm Exit Time: 2:15 pm

Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report
Record Keeping[4] Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Is current permit available upon request?
Is a copy of the system plans available? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
Is estimated flow rate (estimated by # of bedrooms, # of residents, or water meter
readings) less than permitted flow design?
Does Permittee have an inspection log (date & time of monthly system inspection,
observations noted, any maintenance or repairs)?
Are septic tank pumping receipts available?
Date the septic tank was last pumped? 2018
Any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months`?
Comments:
Septic Tank
Are tanks properly located?
Does septic tank have a filter?
Is septic tank checked and pumped as needed?
Comments:
Pump Tank, Pumps, Controls, & Alarms
Are all pumps present and operational?
Are the floats and controls operable?
Are alarms (audible and visible) present and operational?
Are alarms properly located (where it can be seen & heard)?
If required, is a rain sensor present and operational?
Comments:
Treatment
Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below
Free of bypass lines or structures?
® Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
® Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
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❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
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❑ No
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❑ No
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❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
What type of treatment unit is being used (i.e., sand filter, peat filter, advantex, etc.)?
Does this treatment unit require an operator? If so, note who below. ❑ Yes
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❑No ❑NA ❑NE
❑No ❑NA ®NE
El No El NA El NE
Subsurface sand filter
❑No ®NA ❑NE

Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report
Treatment Continued
Are the treatment units subsurface?
Is the treatment unit free of ponding, algae, or excessive vegetation?
Is the treatment unit effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Comments:
Treatment Disinfection
Is the disinfection system accessible, maintained and checked as needed?
If tablets are used, are tablets present in cylinder(s), proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
If UV is used, is UV intensity adequate? Are UV bulbs clean?
Are extra bulbs available?
Comments:
End Use -Irrigation
Are buffers adequate?
Is access restricted by a fence with at least two strands of wire?
Is the cover crop acceptable?
Are application rates adhered to?
Site adequate, no evidence of runoff, ponding, or limiting slopes?
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
Are spray heads operational?
How many spray heads are present?
Are any wells located nearby?
If so, how close? (check one)
5
® Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
® Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
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❑ No
❑ NA
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El NA
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❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
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❑ Yes ❑ No ® NA ❑ NE
❑ Inside the CB ❑ Within 250' of the CB ❑ Greater than 250' from the CB
Are wells at least 100' from the septic tank?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Comments:
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® Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑Yes No ®NA ❑NE

Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report
Additional Comments and/or Sketch
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: 1,200 GAL ST; 420 FT2 GRAVITY DOSED SUBSURFACE SANDFILTER;
TABLET CHLORINATOR FOLLOWED BY 47 GAL CONTACT CHAMBER; (2) 2000 GAL PT W/ 15.2 GPM
PUMP; AUDIBLE/VISIBLE ALARM & AUTOMATIC RAIN SHUT-OFF DEVICE; .38 ACRE IRRIGATION AREA
W/ 5 FULL CIRCLE OVERLAPPING 65' DIAMETER SPRINKLERS W/ 3.04 GPM HEADS.
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