NCG550664_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201130

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
John Bannerman
US Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box 144
Moncure, NC 27559
Dear Mr. Bannerman:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 30t', 2020
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Permit No. NCG550664
Chatham County
On November 10`h, 2020, Josh Brigham from the Raleigh Regional Office visited the Poe's
Ridge wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the above permit to discharge
wastewater. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. The checked boxes
below show what conditions were noted at your facility:
❑ In compliance: You are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection and
dechlorination systems, have the effluent sampled once a year, and have the septic tank
pumped out every 3 to 5 years. Thank you for operating and maintaining your
wastewater treatment system in accordance with your permit.
❑ Your home is improperly plumbed: Some of the wastewater discharges are going
directly to the environment without first passing through the treatment system. This must
be corrected immediately. Please submit a schedule to this office within 20 days of
receipt of this Ietter that states your plan for correcting, this deficiency. The work is to be
completed within the next 3 months.
❑ Disinfection: Your system is lacking disinfection, either chlorine tablets or a UV light
system. New rules put into place on August 1, 2007 require all S1+R systems to have a
means of disinfection (and dechlorination when chlorine tablets are used to disinfect, if
the system was installed since that date). Since your system had no disinfection, the
installation is to include a chlorine tablet dispenser, a contact chamber capable of
providing a minimum 30 minute contact time, and another tablet dispenser that will hold
dechlorination tablets. Please submit a schedule to this office within 20 calendar days of
receipt of this letter that states your plan for correcting this deficiency.
4 ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
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❑ Treatment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always
having chlorine tablets and dechlorination tablets (if a required part of your system) in
place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools.
ec oriff tiun: Your system was installed after August 1, 2007, so must have a
means of dechlorination located downstream of the chlorinator and its contact chamber.
See Disinfection paragraph above. Please submit a schedule to this office within 20
calendar days of receipt of this letter stating your plan for correcting this deficiency.
❑ Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to a years.
A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is
required.
ID Failure to analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system
must be analyzed once each year. See Part I(A) of your permit about his requirement. A
list of NC certified laboratories that provide this service was left at your residence during
the inspection. Make arrangements for sarriRling to be carried out within the next 3
months. and submit results to this office within„3 weeks after the sampling has been done.
❑ Locations of treatment units are unknown: Determine this and report to this office
within 30 days of receipt of this letter with a sketch or map.
❑ Other:
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action, please contact the inspector or me at 919-791-4200. Licensed plumbers should be used to
make plumbing changes within your home. Contractors for installing disinfection or other
equipment may be found in the Yellow Pages under Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely,
Vanessa C. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments
Single Family Wastewater System Checklist
Inspection Report
cc: RRO files
DWR Laserfiche

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United Stales Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved
EPA Washington, D C 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires B-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i e , PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
201
1 u 2 15 1 3 I NCG550664 I11 12 20/11/10 17 18191 191 Ic I LJ
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA •Reserved--------
67 70L71 I 72 LNJ 73174 75 I I I I I r 180
Section B Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Numberl
08,45Ahl 20/11/10
19i1V07
Poe's Ridge VVWTP
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
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2080 Jordan Dam Rd
hloncure NC 27559
0945ANI 20/11/10
20110i31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)MI[es(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Francis Ferrell,PO Box 144 Moncure NC 275501
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Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations 8 Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran
® Effluent/Receiving Wate 0 Laboratory
Section D Summary of Flnding[Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspeclor(s) Agency/OfftceiPhone and Fax Numbers Dale
Joshua S Brigham DVIRIRRO WQ1919-791-42001 7
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560.3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspectian Type 1
31 NCG550r-! I' � 121 20,11,10 17 18 ICI
Section D Summary of Find inglCommenIs (Attach add tionallssheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The two separately permitted systems had their effluent combined and analyzed. Separate results are
needed.
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Permit: NGG550664 Owner - Facility:
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type:
Poe's Ridge WWTP
Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank
Yes
No
NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment:
Sand Filters Low rate
Yes No
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(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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1s the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No
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Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
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Is the level of,chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? p ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCG550664 owner - Facility: Poe's Ridge WWTP
Inspection Dale: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: Mt_SS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Inspection Date: It // 0 Zy Start Time: `6 . Li S
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The Permitter Is rnspcnslbia for tho operation and rialnt_r•ancR Cr tha endra wastewat: r traatrrent and disposal s whit ti,
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yes No AADIV irfveelin,le
1. Is the current resident in the home I've Perm:tt2e?
2 if not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form WA ith the inspection letter)
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4 Is there a inspection and maintenance ag-eement y,ith a contractor?
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5. if yes to 19 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and G-1ars sh:.;ld t:a a '.d as na�dd
a Is all Wastewater from the hor-te connecter) to the s_pt,c lanl',?
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7. Does the Perm: tteelresiidenI. know %vherti the septic tank is lccatWd?
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8 Has the sego tank been pumped in the last 5 year,?
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9. If Yes to r8 date if known ec Z r7� If proof, d.;crit
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10 Doas the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or _ANIT:� Y � (circle one)
11 If Yes to titer when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES �t ND
Across t'e sand filers+�rfaces
If no proceed to the next section.
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12. Is system something other than a sandffter?
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13. If yes, what kind? ('x=mples - Peat, Textile, Other cr brand n3i e - Ad iantex
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14. Does the permittee know where the sandffter is located?
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15 Does the sandilt_r require maintenance?
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DISINFECTION 1 UV YES LJ NO h
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If no —proceed to #tie next Section.
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17• H3s tha UV Unit been Sarvic-d and bulbs cl«ri=_d?
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18 Who completes the waekly cheep: for the UV?( Non Discharges}
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1315INFECTIOH 1 TABLETS YES J��� NO LJ
If no proceed to the next section.
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19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablet;?tIf non: r; a k t•fof
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20. Does the permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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Are tablets cont_:ting v,alar? if possible poke them to d=t•,rrrine
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HLOR (Discharge only) YES tjO '
_ch!or:na?cr un't she°i to checke i v;=e%'/ io crs�r_ Cort;r M1;�: r_ ; C ]I :n
If no proceed
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next section.
the permittee know where the dech'or is?
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24. Does Ih. permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25• Were dechlor tablets observed in thW dechlorinatior, chamber?
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26• Are tablets contacting watmr? If possible poke them to dal_rr � r _
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UMP TANK YES iJ
I pump and alarm sylems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
7. is the pump working?
8. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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Investigate
NO 136If no proceed
to the next section.
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Z9. Does the permiltee know how to check the pump E high water alarm?
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDI6LE & VISUAL
NO
If no proceed to the next section.
DISCHARGE ONLY YES
A visual rev-ev+ of the outfall location shall he executed twice each year (ane at tre time or sampling to ensure no visible
solids or evlde of a malfunction
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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34. Is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? ti
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
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if no proceed to the next section.
r SPRAY YES
allon system shall be inspected monthly to ensure 1he system is r-ee or leaks and equ:pmenl is operaing as designed.
he system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
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the buffers adequate?
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the site free of ponding and runoff?
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es the application equipment appear to be working property?
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there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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the treatment units locked and or secured?
as resident had any sewage problems? tr yes explain in the ccrnrnent sect an.
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45 Dces the system match the permit description? Lino a cp'.a'r, �r. the cernm n: sect on
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47. Is the system failing? if yes, take pictures if poss'tle
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48, if system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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Comments: Photos Taken?
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Inspection Date: _ Start Time: � . '"� S End Time:
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SINGLE FAMILY WA5TEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
Permittee: �_1 S 14 r M� (pr C �'p e'S 2 ; 3 '
Permit: N' CG SS 4G 6 1-
Address: 2 0� o -� f vc�n Dcv+n IZ J /A E-mai1-
Phone:(q&)SV7 S b Cell Phone:) - County: Cka7F y�i/►�1
The Parm[ttee is responsible far the operation and maintenance of the enora wastewater treatment and disposal system.
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and &Iters should be checked annually and pumpedlc,eaned as ripeded
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permitteetresident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to #8 dale, if kriown e c 01 If proof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or ANITARY T (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? �! By whom?
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO 0 If no proceed to the next section.
Acces5lb'e sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and
any vegetative grcwth shall
be removed
manually
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc
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14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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it maintenance is requrrea expla.n in the comment section.
DISINFECTION 1 UV YES NO
The ultrario'e; un•t spa I be checked week y. The lamps and
If no proceed to the next section.
sleeves slsou d be cleaned or rep a:ed as needed to ensure
proper
disinfecl;on
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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18 Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Nan -Discharge)
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES NO
The tabtet chlcr.nator unit shall to cracked weedy to ensure -
If no proceed to the next section.
ontrnuot s and prepar operat on
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO
The dech'orinwar
If no proceed to the next section.
unit shad be checked v aek y to ensure cr.rf•nLous and proper operation
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlor;nation chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If poss'ble poke them to determine
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PUMP TANK YES
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly (non -discharge)
27. Is the pump working?
�28- Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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NO IzZd If no proceed to the next section.
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
34. Is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? J
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37_ Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The irr.gation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of teaks and equipment is operating as designed.
38. is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? if irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
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39. Are the buffers adequate?
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40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
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42, is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section.
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Does the system match the permit description? if no explain in the comment section.
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
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48. if system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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