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12/12/2022
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge Unit Application No.: W00021805
Attn: Ehsan Ba. eri Facility name: 3462 NC 62 E SFR
From: Caitlin Caudle
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
L GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: 12/9/2022
b. Site visit conducted by: C. Caudle
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No
d. Person contacted: Mark Hall and their contact information: (336) 382 - 3812
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No
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.)? ❑ Yes or ® No
5. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or ❑ No
6. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
7. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain: Mr. Hall mentioned that there may be a single 4,000 gallon storage/pump tank. I could not
tell if there was one or two tanks in the field. Maybe CO has the as builts?
The facility is also located in Guilford County. See attached site maw
8. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
9. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Notice(s) of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
10. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ®No❑N/A
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 2

III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
2. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
® Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
❑ Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
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3. Signature of report preparer:
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Signature of regional supervisor:
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FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0021805 Effective: 08/31/17 Expiration: 07/31/22 Owner: Mark A Hall
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 3462 NC 62 E SFR
County: Alamance 3462 NC Hwy 62 E
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 27215
Contact Person: Mark A Hall Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
Take exit 143 off 185 and go S on NC62/Alamance Rd to the Guilford Co. line. Go 1/4 mile into Guilford Co and turn L into entrance
driveway. Follow gravel dr past Ig horse barn thru woods to the house on back side of lot.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12/09/2022 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 10:45AM
Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle Phone: [phone]
DocuSigned by: 12/12/2022
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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 Septic Tank Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation
General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0021805 Owner - Facility: Mark A Hall
Inspection Date: 12/09/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On December 9, 2022, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine compliance inspection. Mark
Hall, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of records, treatment units, and irrigation field was
completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following item of concern was noted:
• An inspection log was not available at the time of inspection. Per Permit Condition V.2, the Permittee shall maintain an
inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance,
repairs, or corrective actions taken. Permit Condition 111.12 lists minimum inspection frequencies for certain treatment units.
Please begin keeping an inspection log for the facility.
Other Observations:
• The rain sensor is located on one of the risers for the storage tank.
• Chlorine tablets were being used. Granular chlorine was noted in the last inspection 11/20/2020.
• The septic tank was last pumped and inspected 12/8/2022. There is a filter in the septic tank.
• There is no metering equipment for the system.
• There is a filter in the septic tank. It was cleaned and inspected with the septic tank.
• The alarm is located in the laundry room. The float was too deep in the tank to be activated with available equipment.
• The irrigation system was not inspected as the irrigation field was wet due to overnight rainfall.
• The irrigation pump was replaced 6/2022.
• The sand filter is subsurface. There may be a wooden platform over part of the sand filter. It could impede inspection of
the entire sand filter.
• Based on comments from Mr. Hall, there is not a distribution box to recirculate effluent through the sand filter.
• The chlorine contact chamber is below ground. Tablets were present in the tubes.
• The entire spray area is in a fenced pasture with public access restricted. A secondary fence passes through the wetted
area of one spray heads. A mule and occasionally chickens do have access to the spray field. Access may need to be
restricted if no vegetation emerges during the spring/summer.
• The permit description may be incorrect. It appears there is a large 4,000 gallon storage/pump tank.
Follow Ups:
:1 Review irrigation of progress
Test high water alarm float
Locate sand filter bed
Confirm capacity of storage/pump tank
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Permit: WQ0021805 Owner - Facility: Mark A Hall
Inspection Date: 12/09/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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):
12/8/2022 invoice was provided
# 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?
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If maintenace is required, explain:
Comment: Wooden platform is over part of sand filter. Could impede proper inspection of sand filter.
Disinfection Tablets Yes No NA NE
*** 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
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Last functional test: 12/8/2022
Comment: Irrigation field was too wet to test pump and view irrigation in progress. Mr. Hall stated he tested
alarm the day before.
Drip or Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0021805 Owner - Facility: Mark A Hall
Inspection Date: 12/09/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
*** 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:
# 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: See summary.
Irrigation
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