NCG551767_Fact Sheet_20200421

Single -Family Residence Fact Sheet
NPDES Permit NCG551767
Permit Writer / Contact: Sydney Carpenter / [e-mail]
Date: 2/18/2020
Division / Branch: NC Division of Water Resources / Compliance & Expedited Permitting Branch
Facility Address: 729 Sherwood Rd, Vilas NC 28692 (James Fletcher — Watauga County)
Discharge Details: Discharge to Vanderpool Creek, Class C waters.
• Lat/Long: 36.26836,-81.76593
• USGS 7Q10: 3.8-4.8 cfs (avg 4.1 cfs)
Current Facility Summary: 3-bedroom residence, originally a garage and updated over time. Owner
lives in RV onsite with a pump & haul system. New discharge; no existing septic system onsite.
Proposed Improvements/Construction: EZ Treat recirculating fixed media system unit
• 1,000-gal septic tank with filter
• Dosing Tank
• Recirculating sand filter
• UV Disinfection
• Post -aeration
Hydrologic Trespass: No. Discharge will be going to Vanderpool Creek, which runs through applicant's
property.
Staff Report: Staff report received from WSRO (Kelli Park) on 3/4/20. WSRO recommends issuance.
Alternatives Summary (EAA):
• Connection to sewer system
o Area not serviced by any public or private sewer system. Closest sewer connection is > 4
miles away.
• Ground (subsurface) Adsorption - County & Independent Evaluation
o Improvement permit cannot be issued; unsuitable soil wetness, depth, and insufficient
space. (Watauga County - 04/14/08)
o Lot is unsuitable for any subsurface or surface on -site wastewater disposal system due to
lack of available space, unsuitable soil conditions and depth. (Land Resource
Management - 10/30/2019
• Non -Discharge (Drip & Spray) - County & Independent Evaluation
o Improvement permit cannot be issued; unsuitable soil wetness, depth, and insufficient
space. (Watauga County - 04/14/08)
o Lot is unsuitable for any subsurface or surface on -site wastewater disposal system due to
lack of available space, unsuitable soil conditions and depth. (Land Resource
Management - 10/30/2019
• Reclaimed Water
o Lack of space — alternative not available.

Adjacent Properties
o Owner contacted city hall, county and local farms to inquire about available property in
the area. After a few weeks, none have gotten back to him.
Notes:
• Brooks Engineering Associates is handling their application.