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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0003269_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230420ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Michael Delos Santos 782 Stoney Mountain Road Burlington, NC 27217 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 20, 2023 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 782 Stoney Mountain Road SFR Permit No. WQ0003269 Alamance County Dear Mr. Delos Santos: On April 10, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine compliance inspection. Michael Delos Santos, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. This review mostly reflected compliance with the permit. The following items of concern were noted: A. Irrigation was viewed in progress during the inspection. The spray heads were not rotating properly. Per Permit Condition V.2 "the Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors...." Please inspect the spray heads to determine if they need to be cleaned, repaired, or replaced. If the same spray head cannot be found, a replacement with a similar flow rate (gallons per minute) and spray diameter can be used. B. The fencing around the irrigation field was improperly installed due to the spray head issue described above that created an inaccurate irrigation zone. The fence needs to be expanded to the entire spray area when the spray heads are fixed. Per Permit Condition 111.8 "... Fencing shall be provided to precent access to the irrigation site (minimum 2- strand wire)..." After investigating the spray heads, please move the fence to exclude the entire irrigation area. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Caudle at the letterhead address and phone number or by email at Caitlin.caudle(a)ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, EDocuS�igT< ned by: L oti l . Jn,a" 145B49E225C94EA.. Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO Enc: Inspection Report Cc: Alamance County Environmental Health (electronic copy) D North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 Moan caaouNn 336.776.9800 oep.m.m or em�nmen� Qualm Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0003269 Effective: 06/25/18 Expiration: 05/31/23 Owner: Nicolas De Los Santos SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 782 Stoney Mountain Rd. SFR County: Alamance 782 Stoney Mtn Rd Region: Winston-Salem Elon NC 27244 Contact Person: Nicolas De Los Santos Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From Winston-Salem take US 158E to NC 87S (Reidsville), take NC 87S --12.7mi turn L, take Kerr Chapel Rd --5.9mi turn R, take Milesville Rd (becomes Stoney Mtn Rd)—0.8mi, the property is on the Lt System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 Entry Time 07:36AM Exit Time: 08:20AM Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle Phone: 336-776-9699 /P� Secondary Inspector(s): � ruv, j& 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) Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0003269 Owner - Facility: Nicolas De Los Santos Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On April 10, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine compliance inspection. Michael Delos Santos, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. This review mostly reflected compliance with the permit. The following items of concern were noted: A. Irrigation was viewed in progress during the inspection. The spray heads were not rotating properly. Per Permit Conditior V.2 "the Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to prevent malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors...." Please inspect the spray heads to determine if they need to be cleaned, repaired, or replaced. If the same spray head cannot be found, a replacement with a similar flow rate (gallons per minute) and spray diameter can be used. B. The fencing around the irrigation field was improperly installed due to the spray head issue described above that created an inaccurate irrigation zone. The fence needs to be expanded to the entire spray area when the spray heads are fixed. Per Permit Condition 111.8 "... Fencing shall be provided to precent access to the irrigation site (minimum 2-strand wire)..." After investigating the spray heads, please move the fence to exclude the entire irrigation area. Other Observations: • Mr. Delos Santos purchased the property August 2022 and the previous owner did not explain the system. • Ms. Caudle walked through the treatment units and described best practices, permit requirements, and the permitting process. • Mr. Delos Santos did not receive a copy of the plans. System plans could not be located. • Ms. Caudle provided information about chlorine tablets. • Permit renewal payments can be made here: https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/permitting/water-quality-online-payments. • The septic tank was replaced 8/24/2022. • Mr. Delos Santos has not been maintaining an inspection log. Ms. Caudle discussed the inspection log requirements and inspection frequencies for specific treatment units. The inspection requirements can be found in the Operation and Maintenance Agreement and Permit Condition 111.12. • Correct chlorine tablets were being used. Permit Condition 111.12.b. discusses the correct chlorine tablets. • Mr. Delos Santos stated that the system will operate 2-3 times a day. Permit Condition 111.5 states that irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding and runoff. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0003269 Owner - Facility: Nicolas De Los Santos Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 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): 8/24/2022 # 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? Yes No NA NE ❑❑❑■ Yes No NA NE ❑■❑❑ ❑■❑❑ ❑❑❑■ If maintenace is required, explain: Comment: The system was not explained when the houe was purchased and system plans have yet to be located. 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.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Pump Tank Yes No NA NE *** 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Last functional test: Comment: Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0003269 Owner - Facility: Nicolas De Los Santos Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 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: See summary. # 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 f% Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Page 4 of 4