WQ0016849_Staff Report_20230525

May 25, 2023
To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Alys Hannum
From: Caitlin Caudle
Winston-Salem Regional Office
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
Application No.: W00016849
Facility name: 3485 Byrds Sawmill Rd SFR
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.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: 5/17/2023
b. Site visit conducted by: J. Gonseiwski
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No
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
8. Has a review of source facilities compliance history been completed (e.g., CEIs and DMRs)? ® Yes or ❑ No
9. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
10. Check all that apply:
❑ No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
® Notice(s) of deficiency ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
NOD will be sent for failure to install a fence as required by permit.
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
11. 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
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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Signature of regional supervisor:
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IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
See attached inspection report and site ma.
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0016849 Effective: 09/01/18 Expiration: 08/31/23 Owner: Michael D Terrell
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 3485 Byrds Sawmill Rd. SFR
County: Caswell 3485 Byrd Sawmill Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 27217
Contact Person: Michael D Terrell Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85/40, go north on Hwy 49/62 through Burlington. Turn left on Union Ridge Road. Turn left on Kerr Chapel Road (SR1100).
Turn right on Byrd Sawmill Road. The site is the first driveway on the right.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/17/2023 Entry Time 03:14PM Exit Time: 04:35PM
Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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 Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0016849 Owner - Facility: Michael D Terrell
Inspection Date: 05/17/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
5/17/23 Inspection Summary
On May 17, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Jim Gonsiewski conducted a routine compliance inspection. Mike and
Rhonda Terrell, Owners, were present during the entire inspection. A review of all treatment units was completed. This review
reflected non-compliance with the subject permit.
The following deficiency was noted:
1. At the time of inspection, there was no fence around the spray field. This was also noted in correspondence dated June
26, 2018. Permit Condition 111.8 requires a minimum 2-strand wire fence around the irrigation area. Please construct this
fence as soon as possible.
The following items of concern were noted:
• Mr. Terrell stated that he inspects the chlorinator tubes monthly. Permit Condition 111.12a. and the Operation and
Maintenance Agreement state that the chlorinator shall be inspected weekly. Begin inspecting the chlorinator weekly and
recording these events in the inspection log.
• A small garden was observed north of the spray field. The proximity of this garden to the spray area is a concern as the
garden may be impacted by wastewater drift during spray events. This office recommends the garden be relocated to avoid
potential health issues.
Other observations:
• Mr. Terrell stated that he replaced the system pump in November 2022 and that he had not had any major problems with
the system. He also recently replaced the system spray heads.
• Mr. Terrell used the correct type of chlorine tablets.
• There were no areas of ponding or runoff observed.
• There is no metering equipment in the system.
• Mr. Terrell pumps the septic tank every two years. He also has the septic tank filter cleaned at this time.
• Currently two people are living in the home.
• The alarm for the system is located adjacent to the system pump. It was tested and both the audio and visual alarms
work.
• The system appears to be well maintained with no leaks or odors observed during the inspection.
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Permit: WQ0016849 Owner - Facility: Michael D Terrell
Inspection Date: 05/17/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Permit Status Yes No NA NE
# 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 Yes No NA NE
*** 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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):
2022 septic last pumped
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? 2022 by the septic
contractor
Comment:
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Yes No NA NE
*** 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.) NA
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
See comments
Comment: See comments
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
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Permit: WQ0016849 Owner - Facility: Michael D Terrell
Inspection Date: 05/17/2023 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:
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?
Comment: No fence around field. See commentys
General
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
See comments
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: Not compliant because the spray field fence was not in place.
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