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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0023427_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220812ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretory RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality August 10, 2022 John David Schlieman 448 Blue Violet Way Durham, NC 27713 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System Non -Discharge Permit #WQ0023427 Facility: 448 Blue Violet Way Durham, NC 27713 Durham County Dear Mr. Schlieman: On August 5,2022, Jim Westcott from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment and irrigation system to evaluate compliance with the Non -Discharge Permit WQ0023427. Your cooperation and assistance was greatly appreciated. You are permitted to operate a SFR wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of a 1500 septic tank; two Advantex AX-20 Treatment units; a 2500 gallon storage tank; a 2500 gallon dosing tank; an integrated rain sensor and visual/audible alarm indication; ultraviolet (UV) disinfection; a 0.37 acre drip irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, control and appurtances to serve the single-family residence at 448 Blue Violet Way, Durham, NC 27713, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters. Non -Discharge Permit #WQ0023427 authorizes the continued discharge of up to 600- 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 list the conditions observed. The current non -discharge permit, which was issued April 8,2021 expired March 31, 2021. At the time of inspection, the facility was secured, clean and organized. The drip irrigation field was properly secured with wire fencing and the vegetative cover well maintained. During the inspection, the following was observed: 1. SCHEDULES: Section 1 (1) of the subject permit requires the permittee shall request renewal of this permit on official Division forms no later than six months prior to the expiration of the permit. Upon receipt of the request, the division will review the adequacy of the facilities therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such a period and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A NCAC 02T . 0105(d) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal application [15A NCAC 02T . 0105, 02T .0109, 02T .0115 (01 As of the date of this letter, the division has not yet received the renewal application. Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please forward the request for renewal application to the division using the following hyperlink. https://deq. nc.gov/about/divisions/water- resourceslwater-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/non-discharge-permittinw- unit/application#application-forms . 2. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively maintained and always operated so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. The components and integrity of the system are serviced under contract with AQWA services every six months. Two previous service documents were provided to the inspector at the time of inspection detailing the components and frequency of maintenance. a) The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz sleeve(s) shall be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. [15A NCAC 02T .0605(1 J]. b) The storage, pump, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly. [15A NCAC 02T . 0108(&(1)]. c) The irrigation 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. [15A NCAC 02T . 0108(b)(1)]. d) Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least annually 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 contract service company periodically evaluates the status of the accumulated solids level. At the time of inspection, the permittee provided a document showing the semi-annual inspection records provided a written document indicating the buildup of material in the system. The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of three 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 Jim Westcott at 919-791-4247. 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 Permit renewal hyperlink Cc: Laserfiche v5 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: W00023427 Effective: 04/08/16 Expiration: 03/31/21 Owner : The John David Schlieman Revocable Trust SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 448 Blue Violet Way SFR County: Chatham 448 Blue Violet Way Region: Raleigh Contact Person: John David Schlieman Durham NC 27713 Title: Trustee Phone: Directions to Facility: I-40W, exit 278. NC 54, then NC-55S, 4.4 mi total. Rt on O'Kelly Chapel Rd. 2.0 mi. Rt on Royal Sunset Dr. (locked gate), 0.8 mi. Rt on Blue Violet Way to end, drive is on the right. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 08/05/2022 Primary inspector: James Westcott Secondary tnspector(s): Entry Time 11:00AM Exit Time: 11:20AM Phone: 919-791-4247 Reason for inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: ❑ Compliant II Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Record Keeping ▪ Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment End Use -Irrigation Treatment Disinfection (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 Permit: W00023427 Owner - Facility: The John David Schlieman Revocable Trust Inspection Date: 08/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The components and integrity of the system are serviced under contract with AQWA services every six months. Two previous service documents were provided to the inspector at the time of inspection detailing the components and frequency of maintenance. "'The permit, which as issued April 8,2016 expired March 31,2021. The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz sleeve(s) shall be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.[15A NCAC 02T .0605(1)). The storage, pump, and alarm system shall be inspected monthly.[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]. The irrigation 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[15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]. Page 2 of 5 Permit: WQ0023427 Owner - Facility: The John David Schlieman Revocable Trust Inspection Date: 08/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine e Yes No NA NE Lagoon Spray, LR ❑ Infiltration System ❑ Reuse (Quality) ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑ Single Family Spray, LR ❑ Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑ Recycle/Reuse ❑ Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑ Single Family Drip Treatment Yes No NA NE Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) MOOD Comment. The current non -discharge permit, which was issued April 8. 2021 expired March 31, 2021. Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment Is the aeration operational? Is the aeration pattern even? If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? Comment: Treatment Disinfection Is the system working? Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection? Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)? Is the system properly maintained? If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe? Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable? Is the chlorinator accessible? If tablets, are tablets present? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? # Is it a dual feed system? Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑❑• Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑❑• ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑E❑ ❑ ❑W❑ ❑ ❑1111❑ ❑ ❑WD ❑ ❑�❑ ❑ ❑❑111 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ U ❑ ❑ ❑ •❑ Page 3 of 5 Permit: WQ0023427 Owner - Facility:The John David Schlieman Revocable Trust Inspection Date: 08/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- ) If yes, then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: ❑ ❑•❑ Record Keening Yes No NA NE Is a copy of current permit available? MOOD Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? D ❑ ❑ NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? MOOD Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? •❑ ❑ ❑ Are application rates adhered to? •EIDGI Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑•❑ Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ MO Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ ❑ Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑•❑ # Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ 0 # Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ ❑ If so, has it been applied? DODO Are operational logs present? • ❑ ❑ Are lab sheets available for review? ❑ ❑•❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ❑ 0 U ❑ Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Are Operational and Maintenance records present? •❑ ❑ Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? •❑ ❑ ❑ Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? DODO Is a copy of the SOC readily available? DODO No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: End Use -Irrigation Yes No NA NE Are buffers adequate? •❑ ❑ ❑ Is the cover crop type specified in permit? 110.0 Is the crop cover acceptable? •0 ❑ ❑ Is the site condition adequate? •❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4of5 permit: W00023427 Owner - Facility: The John David Schlieman Revocable Trust Inspection Date: 08/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Is the site free of runoff / ponding? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Is the application equipment present? Is the application equipment operational? Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? Are any supply wells within the CB? Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? How close is the closest water supply well? Is municipal water available in the area? # Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB? Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? Are monitoring wells damaged? Comment: • ❑ ❑❑ • ❑ ❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑■ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑M❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑■❑ ❑ ❑U❑ Page 5 of 5