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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0030259_BIMS Report_20200917Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0030259 Effective: 10/05/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner : Michael P Elmore SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 11111 Huggins Run Rd. SFR County: Cabarrus 11111 Huggins Run Rd Region: Mooresville Contact Person: Michael P Elmore Harrisburg NC 28075 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: S on Huggins Run Rd fr NC49 to 2.6 mi fr Rocky R to Lt on Drawbridge Rd. to 0.2 mi to end of rd. Property is on rt. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/02/2020 Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 02:08PM Exit Time: 03:30PM Phone: 704-663-1699 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: II Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods ▪ Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status ▪ Disinfection UV ▪ General ▪ Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank Page 1 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/02/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on September 2nd, 2020. The MRO woulc like to thank you and your AQWA technicians, Mr. Jeff Cranmor and Mr. Chris Taylor, for your time during the site visit. The treatment and irrigation systems appeared to be operating adequately at the time of inspection. Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance: • You mentioned plans to bush hog the application site soon. The underbrush was a little overgrown and scattered with poison ivy, inhibiting access to driplines. There were no apparent dripline repairs required at the time of inspection. The two -wire strand fence appeared to be in place around most of the irrigation area, except for the side facing the house, which has only one strand. The MRO is aware that wooded application sites require consistent maintenance of driplines, underbrush and fencing. • Requested photo documentation of your weekly/monthly permittee required system checks was received by email from you on Sept. llth, 2020. It is recommended you also note the system "Pumps" on the same monthly form you are using for the irrigation field, add the permit # to both forms and initialize by date inspected. Page 2 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/02/2020 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)? AQWA, technicians vary. To schedule contact Tammy Sanders (252-243-7693 or aqwatammysanders@gmail.com) Comment: This permit recently renewed, but an inspection was not conducted during the renewal process. 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): Current AQWA measurements for scum and sludge layers were 0.7 and 0.8 ft. indicating tank does not need to be pumped at this time. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ By AQWA techs during this site visit. Comment: Typical maintenance is twice a year (approx. every 6 months), unless an alarm indicates required repair. 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: There was no evidence of bridging or excessive growth across or between the filter curtains at the time of inspection. AQWA staff rinsed filters during the site visit. Comment: Effluent distribution across filters appeared adequate. Disinfection UV *** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. *** Is UV working? Yes No NA NE Textile • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/02/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Comment: AQWA staff cleaned sleeve and replaced bulb during this site visit. System is connected to telemetry and calls AQWA when an issue is indicated. • ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: Owner Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ • Today by AQWA techs. Comment: MRO staff spoke with owner briefly to request paperwork. Mr. Elmore mentioned plans to bush hog fields and email logbook entries of the weekly/monthly system checks. Mr. Elmore is a plumber by trade, so it is expected that he knows the components of the system. 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? Yes No NA NE Drip NA- 3 drip zones. ▪ 121 El El • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Owner mentioned plans to bush hog the application site soon. The underbrush was a little overgrown and scattered with poison ivy, inhibiting access to driplines. There were no apparent dripline repairs required at the time of inspection. Per technicians, all line pressure tests were good. The two -wire strand fence appeared to be in place, except for the side facing the house, which has only one strand. The MRO is aware that wooded application sites require consistent maintenance of driplines, underbrush and fencing; plus, occasional downed tree removal and hole repairs. General # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? # Has resident had any sewage problems? If YES, explain: There were no apparent sewage problems at the time of inspection. Does the system match the permit description? If NO, explain: Is the system compliant? Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible) Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/02/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks. The system does NOT appear to be failing. Comment: The system appeared to be operating adequately at the time of inspection. Owner weekly/monthly records were received by email on 9-11-2020. Page 5 of 5