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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0006493_Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report_20221121ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS. JR. Director Mr. Keith Hall 5781 Union Ridge Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 21, 2022 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permit No. WQ0006493 Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System 5781 Union Ridge Road SFR Alamance County Dear Mr. Hall: On November 8, 2022, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the single-family residence wastewater irrigation system located at the subject property. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Jim Gonsiewski. While inspection of the wastewater irrigation system reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0006493, the following item of concern requires your attention and action: 1) You stated that you check the tablets in the chlorinator every Sunday evening and check the components of the system quarterly. You also stated you have not kept any records of these inspections. Permit Condition III. (12) lists specific inspection frequencies (weekly for the chlorinator and monthly for the storage, pump, alarm systems, and spray system). Permit Condition V. (2) states that a record of these inspections should be maintained for five years. Additionally, the current operational and maintenance agreement lists these requirements. Please begin inspecting your system at the frequencies listed above and maintain an inspection log of these system checks. Failure to abide by the conditions contained in your permit may subject the permittee to enforcement action by DWR in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C and/or revocation of this permit. v 1)_E Ocpartnad of En.4t*mmta10u'ro V 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 This office appreciates your efforts in correcting the items of concern noted in the previous inspection in 2020. If you have any questions concerning this letter, you may contact Jim Gonsiewski or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, EDocuSIyned by. —On, T. 5^4xtr 145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snyder Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ - WSRO enc.: Inspection Report cc: Alamance County Environmental Health— (Electronic Copy) Deperbnenl el EnNrnxmeelal Qual 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: WQ0006493 Effective: 01/01/18 Expiration: 12/31/22 Owner : James Keith Hall SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 5781 Union Ridge Rd. SFR County: Alamance 5781 Union Ridge Rd Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: James Keith Hall Burlington NC 27217 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From Burlington take NC Hwy 62N. 1/2 mile after crossing Haw River, turn L onto Union Ridge Rd. Drive appx 6 miles to site on the R side of road (before Willie Pace Rd.). System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/08/2022 Entry Time 10:10AM Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Secondary Inspector(s): c—(-DocuSigned by: olek,$.1 ).kt —E197868F179D45F... Exit Time: 11:20AM Phone: 336-776-9704 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: 1111 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: • Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods ▪ Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) Permit Status 1. Disinfection Tablets II General ▪ Septic Tank • Pump Tank Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0006493 Owner - Facility: James Keith Hall Inspection Date: 11/08/2022 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On November 8, 2022, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Jim Gonsiewski. It was noted that the permittee corrected the two concerns from the previous inspection, fallen trees on the spray field fence and ponding around one of the spray heads. Mr. Gonsiewski met with the permittee, Mr. Keith Hall. The system appeared to be in good operational order and, according to Mr. Hall, has not had any problems. He is using the correct chlorine tablets. The alarm system for the pump was tested and works. Mr. Hall stated that the system sprayed the night before, so no attempt was made to test the pump floats since there would be insufficent water in the system to run the pump. The inspection generally reflects compliance with the permit. However, the following issue was noted: Mr. Hall stated that he checks the chlorinator tubes every Sunday night and checks the components of the system quarterly. He has no records of these inspections. Permit Condition 111.(12) lists specific inspection frequencies for the system components and Permit Condition V.(2) states that the Permittee shall maintain a log of these inspections for a period of five years from the date of the inspection. Additionally, the current operational agreement signed as part of the permit renewal process lists these requirements. It was recommended that Mr. Hall begin inspecting the components of the system at the required intervals and maintaining an inspection log. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0006493 Owner - Facility:James Keith Hall Inspection Date: 11/08/2022 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: 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): Last pumped in 9/2019. Permittee had receipt. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: Outlet end of the septic tank was subsurface and inaccessible to evaluate if an effluent filter was present. Yes No NA NE 11000 ❑ ❑ • ❑ LIIDE ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: Sand filter is subsurface and appears to be functioning proerly. 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 Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ N OLO • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑•❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ O DEIIE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0006493 Owner - Facility:James Keith Hall Inspection Date: 11/08/2022 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine *** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) *** 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: Pump ran the night before the inspection. Insuffient volume of water in the tank to test the pump. 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Irrigation • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: A combination of two wire and wooden fencing used. According to the permittee, the system sprayed the night before the inspection. No pondinq observed on the spray field during the inspection. 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: The system appears to be very well maintained. According to the permittee, they have not had problems with the operation of the systyem. 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