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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0009619_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220606ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Kyle B. and Hayley B. Brown 1324 Ashely Road Yadkinville, NC 27055 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality June 6, 2022 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System Permit No. WQ0009619 Yadkin County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brown: On June 3, 2022, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a compliance evaluation inspection. Kyle Brown, owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of records, irrigation fields, and treatment facilities was completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: A. Per Permit Condition V.2 "... the Permittee shall maintain an inspection log..." The system was very well maintained, and Mr. Brown stated the system is checked daily. Receipts for all parts purchased were available. Ms. Caudle recommended that Mr. Brown maintain an inspection log, as well as all receipts, of all major events such as yearly drip line repairs in the winter, valve repairs, or filter disc cleanings. B. Per Permit Condition 111.11 "pump tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure." A visual alarm is present at this system, but the bulb was not working. Mr. Brown has a replacement bulb on site. Please replace this bulb as soon as possible. GDE NORTH CAROLINA ' omm mr� ep..of o�.i North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me or Caitlin Caudle at the letterhead address and phone number, or by email at lon.snider@ncdenr.gov or caitlin.caudle@ncdenr.com. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: L-o, T. Sti1du- 1145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO Enc: Inspection Report Cc: Yadkin County Environmental Health (electronic copy) Laserfiche File WQ009619 WSRO Electronic Files D_E NORTH CAROLINA gaparMeM of Environment,/quay North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Raleigh, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0009619 Effective: 05/28/19 Expiration: 12/31/24 Owner : Kyle B Brown SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 1324 Ashley Rd. SFR County: Yadkin 1324 Ashley Rd Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Kyle B Brown Yadkinville NC 27055 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: 421 W from Winston Salem. Cross the Yadkin River and take 2d exit (Spearbridge Rd). Turn right and go appx one block turn L on old 421. When you see Forbush Baptist Church on R turn L onto Greenbriar. Turn R on 1st paved road (Ashley Rd). Property on L. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 06/03/2022 Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 01:50PM Exit Time: 02:53PM Phone: 336-776-9699 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: WQ0009619 Owner - Facility: Kyle B Brown Inspection Date: 06/03/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On June 3, 2022, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a compliance evaluation inspection. Kyle Brown, owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of records, irrigation fields, and treatment facilities was completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: A. Per Permit Condition V.2 "... the Permittee shall maintain an inspection log..." The system was very well maintained, and Mr. Brown stated the system is checked daily. Receipts for all parts purchased were available. Ms. Caudle recommended that Mr. Brown maintain an inspection log, as well as all receipts, of all major events such as yearly drip line repairs in the winter, valve repairs, or filter disc cleanings. B. Per Permit Condition 111.11 "pump tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure." A visual alarm is present at this system, but the bulb was not working. Mr. Brown has a replacement bulb on site. Please replace this bulb as soon as possible. Other observations: • A generator is available in case of a power outage. • A septic tank pumping receipt was not available at the time of inspection. Mr. Brown stated that the septic tank was pumped January 2019. • The septic tank does not have a filter, but does have a sanitary T. • The sand filter automatically dosed while on site. • Only one pump is used for the system. • A low water float, dosing float, and a highwater float are present. • All treatment units (sand filters) are above ground. • The system was originally permitted September 30, 1994. A fence was not required at this point. Signs are posted around the disposal area. • There is a well on the property inside the compliance boundary (property line) but the well is at least 500 ft from the disposal area. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0009619 Owner - Facility: Kyle B Brown Inspection Date: 06/03/2022 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)? No contractor is used. Comment: Permittee/Resident maintains the system. 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): # 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: System treatment is a sandfilter. 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.) Comment: Pump Tank ***All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) *** Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑•❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0009619 Owner - Facility: Kyle B Brown Inspection Date: 06/03/2022 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: Visual alarm was not working. 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 was very well maintained. Yes No NA NE Drip • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4