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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0021351_Inspection_20220223ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality February 23, 2022 Waltonwood Reston Oberlin, LLC 2601 Weston Parkway, Suite 203 Cary, NC 27513 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System Non -Discharge Permit # WQ0021351 Facility: 105 Holly Creek Road Wake County Dear Avi Grewal: On February 2, 2022, Staff from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject Non -Discharge Permit. The assistance from Mark Kloefkorn during the inspection was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank; 144 square foot pressure dosed dual bed sand filter; 4,000 gallon storage/pump tank; UV disinfection unit; 0.3 acre drip field; and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances. Non -Discharge Permit WQ0021351 authorizes the continued operation up to 480 gallons per day (gpd). The authorized irrigation is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the Non -Discharge Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at your facility: Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. At the time of this inspection the facility appears to be effectively maintained. The facility does not have a maintenance agreement with a contractor but does hire John Harmon when repairs are needed. 2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 113 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required. While speaking to the resident, Mark Kloenfkorn, it was determined that the septic tank will be due to be pumped soon. We recommend the tank be pumped by the summer of 2022. North Carolina Department or Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barnett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 4. UV Disinfection: Your system uses an ultra -violet (UV) light system for disinfection of the wastewater. A UV disinfection system provides effective disinfection and prevents/limits harmful bacteria from entering the environment. Unless the UV disinfection unit is monitored by telemetry, the unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz sleeve(s) shall be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection of the wastewater. During this site visit, the ultraviolet disinfection appeared to be working. 5. Proper Operation and Maintenance. The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of the drip Iines, that the system is free of leaks, that the vegetative growth allows a proper drip pattern, that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. On the day of this inspection the drip field appeared to be assimilating the waste and no ponding and or runoff was observed. There were two places where the fence wire had broken that were repaired at the time of this inspection. We recommend that the debris in the field be more regularly maintained. Although the new property owner may also obtain a maintenance agreement with a contractor for the proper operation and maintenance of the facility, most contracts do not include the permit required weekly and monthly requirements that the Permittee is responsible for. Non -Discharge Permit WQ0021351 requires the Permittee "pay the annual fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division." The Change of Ownership will be processed soon and the invoice will be mailed at that time. Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment facility in accordance with your Operation and Maintenance Agreement, to ensure the treatment components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to maintain associated maintenance records (permit required inspection low) onsite for a minimum of five years and available for inspection. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Molly Nicholson at 984-365-9360. Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment(s): Compliance Inspection Report Cc: RRO/SWP Files Laserfiche OIECV) North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0021351 Effective: 10101 /21 Expiration: 09/30/27 Owner : Mark A Kloefkom SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 105 Holly Creek Rd. SFR County: Wake 105 Holly Creek Rd Region: Raleigh Contact Person: Mark A Kloefkom Morrisville NC 27560 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From Raleigh take I-40W to Exit 285, turn L onto Aviation Pkwy and follow for -3.9mi, turn R onto Davis Dr and follow for-0.4mi, tum L onto Holly Creek Rd property is on Lt System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 02/02/2022 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:45AM Primary Inspector: Molly Nicholson Phone: 919-791-4240 Secondary Inspector(s): Cassidy Kurtz Dorothy M Robson Jane Bernard Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: II Compliant 0 Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions II Sand Filter/Treatment Pods ▪ Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status • Disinfection UV ▪ General • Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank Page 1 of 4 Permit: W00021351 Owner - Facility: Mark A Kloelkorn Inspection Date: 02/02/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. At the time of this inspection the facility appears to be effectively maintained. The facility does not have a maintenance agreement with a contractor but does hire John Harmon for repairs 2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required. While speaking to the resident, Mark Kloenfkom, it was determined that the septic tank will be due to be pumped soon. We recommend the tank be pumped by the summer of 2022. 4. UV Disinfection: Your system uses an ultra -violet (UV) Tight system for disinfection of the wastewater. A UV disinfection system provides effective disinfection and prevents/limits harmful bacteria from entering the environment. Unless the UV disinfection unit is monitored by telemetry, the unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz sleeve(s) shall be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection of the wastewater. During this site visit, the ultraviolet disinfection appeared to be working. 5. Proper Operation and Maintenance. The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of the drip lines, that the system is free of leaks, that the vegetative growth allows a proper drip pattern, that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. On the day of this inspection the drip field appeared to be assimilating the waste and no ponding and or runoff was observed There were two places where the fence wire had broken that were repaired at the time of this inspection. We recommend that the debris in the field be more regularly maintained. Although the new property owner may also obtain a maintenance agreement with a contractor for the proper operation and maintenance of the facility, most contracts do not include the permit required weekly and monthly requirements that the Permittee is responsible for. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0021351 Owner - Facility: Mark A Kloelkom Inspection Date: 02/02/2022 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- No contractor agreement. 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): Verbal proof of pumping in 2020. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: Sand FiIterlTreatment 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 UV *** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. *** Is UV working? Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Comment: Pump Tank *** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) *** Yes No NA NE ❑ ■❑❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ ❑•❑❑ Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • 000 • 000 • El OD Estimated November 2021 Yes No NA NE ❑ �❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ El ONO Yes No NA NE ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ Homeowner Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: W00021351 Owner - Facility: Mark A Kloefkorn Inspection Date: 02/02/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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. System is compliant. ❑ ❑❑■ ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ Unknown Yes No NA NE Drip • ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑❑❑ ❑•❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ !MOOD ❑•❑❑ Page 4 of 4