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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0021805_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201112ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mr. Mark Hall P.O. Box 514 Alamance, NC 27201 NORTH CAROL.INA Environmental Quality November 12, 2020 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Hall Single Family Residence - Wastewater Irrigation System Permit No. WQ0021805 Alamance County Dear Mr. Hall: On November 10, 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 persons Justin Henderson and Alex Lowe. While the majority of the inspection reflects compliance with your permit, the following item warrants your attention and action: • Disinfection was being accomplished via the use of Calcium Hypochlorite in a granulated state as opposed to a tablet form as specified by Permit Condition III. (12) (b.). Please obtain and begin using chlorine tablets intended for wastewater use (i.e. Calcium Hypochlorite). Our office appreciates your prompt attention to the above listed item. Please refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: LOn T SMJcr 145B49E225C94EA... Lon Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section NCDEQ - NCDWR enc. Compliance Inspection Report cc: Laserfiche Files — (electronic copy) D_E rvahrI, cARoLIna Department el Environmental ouar� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0021805 Effective: 08/31/17 Expiration: 07/31/22 Owner : Mark A Hall SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 3462 NC 62 E SFR County: Alamance 3462 NC Hwy 62 E Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Mark A Hall Burlington NC 27215 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: Take exit 143 off 185 and go S on NC62/Alamance Rd to the Guilford Co. line. Go 1/4 mile into Guilford Co and turn L into entrance driveway. Follow gravel dr past Ig horse barn thru woods to the house on back side of lot. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Entry Time 09:OOAM Exit Time: 10:OOAM Primary Inspector: Justin L Henderson Phone: 336-776-9701 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods ▪ Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status ▪ Disinfection Tablets ▪ General ▪ Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0021805 Owner - Facility: Mark A Hall Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On November 10, 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 persons Justin Henderson and Alex Lowe. While the majority of the inspection reflects compliance with your permit, the following item warrants your attention and action: • Disinfection was being accomplished via the use of Calcium Hypochlorite in a granulated state as opposed to a tablet form as specified by Permit Condition III. (12) (b.). Please obtain and begin using chlorine tablets intended for wastewater use (i.e. Calcium Hypochlorite). Our office appreciates your prompt attention to the above listed item. Please refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0021805 Owner - Facility: Mark A Hall Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Permit Status # 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 *** 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): Last pumped in December 2016. # 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 *** 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 *** 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.) Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Permittee was using granulated calcium hypochlorite to accomplish disinfection. While the strength was appropriate, Permit Condition III. 12 (b.) specifies the use of calcium hypochlorite it tablet form to accomplish disinfection. Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0021805 Owner - Facility: Mark A Hall Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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: 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? Comment: 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: 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: Please use the proper chlorine tablets to achieve proper disinfection. Yes No NA NE 11/10/2020 Yes No NA NE Irrigation 3 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4