WQ0031820_Water Specialist Report_20210624

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Job #25404479
Inspect -Septic Inspection Report
The Water Specialist Inc. 608 Cornerstone Ct Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-1578
www.thewaterspecialist.com, [e-mail]
**Note: This report does not represent an exhaustive examination of the septic system. It is intended to serve
as a guideline to suggest present operating conditions. For optimum use of this septic system it is best to
follow all guidelines given by the county Environmental Health staff. It is recommended that the septic tank be
pumped every 3 to 5 years.
- This point of sale inspection is not intended in any way to offer any past or future performance evaluation of
this septic system. The size of the system noted is only provided if permit information is available. Only the
county can determine the size of any septic system.
Name
Jose and Andrea Magana (potential buyers)
Address
1717 Ormond Road, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541 USA
Date
6/24/2021
Inspector
Evan Watkins Insp. Cert# 62141

Was septic tank pumped at the time of inspection? (the state recommends that all age tanks be
pumped from both the inlet and outlet chambers at the time of inspection. Our policy is that we
require pumping upon inspection on systems installed in the 1980s and older but only recommend
pumping on systems newer than this)
Yes pumped from both chambers
Did client decline pumping tank for the inspection? (clients may elect not to have a tank pumped upon
inspection if installed after 1990)
No, Tank was pumped at the time of inspection
Weather conditions upon inspection: (adverse wet conditions may influence inspection findings)
Dry and clear
Conditions that may have hindered inspection:
No condition present that prevented inspection of this septic system and it comonents.
Permit information:
Existing permit located? (Older systems may not have a permit)
Yes
Rated # of bedrooms per permit or MLS listing? (bedrooms of the house are determined by what is
permitted on the septic permit)
3 bedrooms
Repair area noted on permit/Repair area approx location.(Older properties may not have a designated
repair area)
No repair area noted

Approx. year system was installed:
2007
Type of system: (system type can vary with age and site conditions)
State System
"** This system is under state jurisdiction, NCDENR must be contacted for application to file for ownership of the
system. Contact # is 919-731-4233."
Is system permitted for Garbage disposal? most counties will only allow a garbage disposal with a
special permit)
Not permited
Certified operator required? (county/state require some systems to be maintained by a certified
operator)
Yes
Septic tank information:
Location of septic tank
Rear of house
Tank accesses buried or accessible with risers? (tanks without risers must have accesses dug up to be
serviced. Often tanks will have 1 riser for the inlet access and the outlet access will be buried
underground)
2 Risers
Approx. depth to top of the tank:
3-6"
Do we recommend installing riser(s) ? (this will prevent digging up the yard in the future)
No risers recommended
Distance from septic tank to well: (Minimum distance 100' per current code; older properties may
predate set back requirements)
Greater than 100'
"180' to the well"

Distance from septic tank to structures and/or pool: (Minimum distance 10' to building, 25' to pool;
older properties may predate setback requirements)
in Greater than 10' to structure
Ila No pool present
"25' to the house"
Upon opening the tank, the water level was:
Even with what the proper operating level should be
Evidence of a sewer back up? (backups could indicate repairs are needed)
None found
Inlet of septic tank:
Inlet riser present/Condition?
O Yes
Q Good condition
MI Water tight at tank
DAtgrade
O Inner lid present in good condition

Inlet pipe visible with proper fall? (settling may have caused inlet pipe to have improper fall)
Yes
Inlet pipe above static water level? (an inlet pipe below the water level may cause a back up in the
sewer line)
Yes
Root growth around inlet pipe/access lid? (root growth may cause a problem with tank functions)
No
Approx. scum level in 1st chamber: (excessive solids will result in tank needing to be pumped)
2-4"
Approx. sludge level in 1st chamber: (excessive solids will result in tank needing to be pumped)
4-8„
Outlet of septic tank:

Outlet riser present/Condition?
O Yes
0 Good condition
InAtgrade
O Water tight at tank
O Inner lid present in good condition
Outlet pipe visible with proper fall? (this is the pipe leaving the tank and feeding the drain -field)
O Yes
O Proper grade present

Precast wall or sanitary tee present / in -tact? (older tanks may have a concrete wall at the outlet that is
prone to deterioration)
in Yes
O Intact
O PVC
Is there an outlet filter present and needs cleaning? (newer tanks have an outlet filter that needs to be
cleaned annually)
i4Yes
In Cleaning not needed
Do we recommend installing a filter?
Existing filter present
Has ground settling caused this filter tee to move?(Ground settling may cause tee to break or not work
correctly)
No settling noted
Root growth around outlet pipe/access lid?(root growth may cause a problem with tank functions)
No roots present
Approx. scum level in 2nd chamber: (excessive solids will result in tank needing to be pumped)
0-2"
Approx. sludge level in 2nd chamber: (excessive solids will result in tank needing to be pumped)
0-4"

Septic tank interior:
Possible to inspect tank interior/condition?(interior tank inspection may be difficult due to access and
lighting)
4 Yes
M Good
Baffle wall present/In-tact? (the baffle wall helps prevent solids from reaching the drain -field)
,r4 Yes -Full baffle
M Intact
Pump tank information:

Pump tank present? (some systems have a lift pump)
Yes
Pump tank riser present/above grade? (A riser flush with grade or to close to the ground could allow
for surface water intrusion)
;ri Yes
M Greater than 6" above grade
Pump tank solids level? (excess solids levels may result in the need of pumping)
0-2"
Distance from pump tank to well: (Minimum distance 100' per current code; older properties may
predate set back requirements)
Greater than 100'
"262' to the pump tank"

Lift pump operational? (pumps effluent from the tank to the drain -field)
Yes
Alarm and/or pump floats operational? (controls the operation of the pump and alarm)
Yes

Control panel present, operational and weather tight?
1M Yes
0 Weather tight
"The electrical inside the pump tank should be duct sealed. The inside electrical in the control box should also be
duct sealed."

Alarm functional? (without a working alarm there will be no warning of a problem)
M Yes
Alarm location?
Outside at system
Dispersal field information:
Dispersal field located/inspected? (in some cases the drain -field is unable to be located)
Yes
Dispersal field being used or idle? (Idle fields may not represent real operating conditions)
Idle

Location of Dispersal field:
1M Rear of house
0 Right of house
"There was a pre treatment sand filter and a post treatment spray field located away from the rest of the system."

Vegetation on drain -field acceptable? (saplings and un-monitored growth on the drain -field may cause
problems)
Yes
Confirmed delivery of water to the dispersal field? (the dispersal field should accept the water from the
tank without backing up)
Yes
D- Box or Manifold Located/inspected?
Not located
Valve box(s)/LPP turn ups found/accessible? (certain drain -fields may have operational parts that need
to be inspected routinely)
Yes

Distance from dispersal field to well: (Minimum distance 100'; older properties may predate setback
requirements)
Greater than 100'
"207' to the sand filter and 283' to the spray field."
Distance from drain -field to structures and/or pool: (Minimum distance 10' to building, 25' to pool;
older properties may predate setback requirements)
Greater than 10' to structure
I' No pool present
"51' to the house from the sand filter and 257' to the house from the spray field."
Location of property lines to septic system components: (Minimum distance 10')
Property lines unknown

Location of septic system components to pond, stream or other surface water: (Minimum distance 50')
0 No surface water present
Inspection required by county? (some systems must be inspected by the county themselves every so
often)
Yes every 1-2 years
Things to know about a septic system:
• Do not put too much water into the septic system; typical water use is about 50 gallons per day for each
person in the family.
• Do not add materials (chemicals, sanitary napkins, applicators, and so on) other than domestic wastewater.
• Restrict the use of your garbage disposal. Garbage disposals are not allowed by some county Environmental
Health Departments.
• Do not pour grease or cooking oils down the sink drain.
• Make a diagram showing the location of your tank drain -field and repair area or obtain the one that is on file
at your local health dept.
• Install a watertight riser over the septic tank to bring the access above ground level if this was not done at the
time of original installation.
• Periodically have the solids pumped out of the septic tank. Usually every 3-5 years. If the tank has a filter then
it should be cleaned at this time. It is usually recommended that this be cleaned annually.
• Maintain adequate vegetative cover over the drain -field. Do not allow saplings and brush to grow unchecked
on the drain -field. Usually cutting miscellaneous growth on the drain -field at least once per year is adequate.
• Trees located on or near any part of the septic system could result in root intrusion.
• Make sure surface waters are diverted away from the tank and drain -field when possible.
• Keep vehicles and heavy equipment off the septic system.
• Do not plan any building additions, pools, driveways, or other construction work near the septic system or
the repair area without consulting an Environmental Health Specialist in the county the system is located in.
- For more information about a septic system and the responsibilities associated with it, go to the following
web site: http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/publications/Soilfacts/AG-439-13/index.htm
Notes regarding this septic system on the day of inspection:
** This system is under state jurisdiction, NCDENR must be contacted for application to file for ownership of
the system. Contact # is 919-731-4233.
** The electrical inside the pump tank should be duct sealed. The inside electrical in the control box should also
be duct sealed.
** There was a pre treatment sand filter and a post treatment spray field located away from the rest of the
system.
Additional notes regarding this septic system on the day of inspection:(if needed)

- A licensed septic contractor should be contacted to address any noted repair or maintenance items noted
within this inspection report.
This report does not constitute a guarantee or warranty, nor does it in any way represent future performance of
the septic system. This inspection is a presentation of system facts in place on the date of inspection.
Inspector Signature
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