WQ0039263_Staff Report_20221115

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Environmental
Quality
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
To: n NPDES Unit ® Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: (Name of Reviewer in Raleigh)
From: Dorothy Robson
Raleigh Regional Office
Application No.: WQ0039263
Facility Name: 528 Midland
Preserve Way
County: Chatham
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? n Yes or ® No
a. Date of site visit: xxx
b. Site visit conducted by: xxx
c. Inspection report attached? n Yes or n No
d. Person contacted: xxx and their contact information: xxx ext.
e. Driving directions: N/A
2. Discharge Point(s): N/A
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A
Classification:
River Basin and Sub -basin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? n Yes or n No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc.) consistent with the submitted reports? n Yes n No n N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? n Yes n No n N/A
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? n Yes n No n N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? n Yes n No n N/A
If no, please explain:
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7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? n Yes or n No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? n Yes n No n N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? n Yes n No n N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities: PROPOSED construction and operation of a 600 gallon per day ( GPD) single-
family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of: a 1, 500 gallon precast baffled septic
tank with an effluent filter; an AX- 25 AdvanTex treatment unit; an 800 gallon recirculation tank with a 25 gallon
per minute ( GPM) recirculation pump; a 6 GPM ultraviolet UV) disinfection unit; a 4,000 gallon precast
storage/pump tank with a 17.9 GPM field -dosing pump, audible/ visual high- water alarms, and a rain sensor; a 0.
49 acre drip irrigation area divided into three zones with a total of 7, 605 linear feet ( LF) of drip line; and all
associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances to serve the single- family residence at 528 Midland
Preserve Way, New Hill, NC 27562, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application
received April 14, 2021
Proposed flow: 600 GPD
Current permitted flow: N/A
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc.) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? n Yes or ® No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? n Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or n No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? n Yes n No ® N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? n Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? n Yes or ® No
If no, please explain: There is a change in the system: in converting the treatment system to a new septic
tank, E-Z Treat recirculating media filter, recirculation tank, and field dosing tank.
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10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? n Yes n No Z N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? n Yes n No Z N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well
Latitude
Longitude
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
C
I
II
12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Z Yes or n No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: None to review
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? n Yes or Z No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues n Current enforcement action(s) n Currently under JOC
n Notice(s) of violation n Currently under SOC n Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? n Yes n No n N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
fYes fNo®N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? n Yes or Z No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non -Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item
Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
5. Recommendation: n Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
n Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
n Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
® Issue
n Deny (Please state reasons:
6. Signature of report preparer:
DocuSigned by:
Signature of regional supervisor: [hAAALSSet f. lAutA,hci,
Date: 11/16/2022
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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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