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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0010093_Notice of Deficiency_20230606ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality June 6, 2023 Delivered electronically via email: waynecrashhen ry(a_gmail.com Wayne G. and Lori S. Henry 4688 Riverwood Trail Burlington, NC 27217 SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency (NOD-2023-PC-0150) Compliance Evaluation Inspection 4688 Riverwood Trail SFR Permit No. WQ0010093 Alamance County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Henry: On May 16, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Jim Gonsiewski conducted a routine compliance inspection. Wayne Henry, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of all treatment units was completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following deficiencies were noted: A. Permit Condition V.2 states an inspection log shall be maintained 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 inspection frequencies for specific treatment units. Begin maintaining an inspection log containing the weekly and monthly inspections. B. Mr. Henry stated that he inspects the chlorinator monthly. Permit Condition 111.12b. 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. C. A small garden was observed west of the spray field. A small portion of the garden extends under the fence into the spray field. Permit Condition 111.3 states that a suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times in the spray field. The area extending into the spray field must be removed from use as a garden and reseeded to establish a year round vegetative cover. Additionally, 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 entire garden be relocated to avoid potential health issues. 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 NoanicaaouNn oep.m.m or em�nmen� Qualm 336.776.9800 Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you have any questions, please contact me or Jim Gonsiewski at the letterhead address and phone number, or by email at lon.snider(aD-deg.nc.gov or jim.gonsiewski(a-_)deg.nc.gov. Sincerely, Doc uSiig< gned by: %w. l . cin,l tr 1-5'ME225CMEA... 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 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27105 NORTH CAROLINA 336.776.9800 naparMeM of EmironmanW 9uallly Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0010093 Effective: 08/21/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: Wayne G Henry SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 4688 Riverwood Trl. SFR County: Alamance 4688 Riverwood Trl Region: Winston-Salem Burlington NC 27217 Contact Person: Wayne G Henry Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 05/16/2023 Entry Time 04:45PM Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: Phone: Exit Time: 05:50PM Phone: 336-776-9704 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) Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0010093 Owner - Facility: Wayne G Henry Inspection Date: 05/16/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On May 16, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Jim Gonsiewski conducted a routine compliance inspection. Wayne Henry, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of all treatment units was completed. This review reflected non-compliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: • Permit Condition V.2 states an inspection log shall be maintained 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 inspection frequencies for specific treatment units. Begin maintaining an inspection log containing the weekly and monthly inspections. • Mr. Henry stated that he inspects the chlorinator monthly. Permit Condition 111.12b. 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 west of the spray field. A small portion of the garden extends under the fence into the spray field. Permit Condition 111.3 states that a suitable year round vegetative cover shall be maintained at all times in the spray field. The area extending into the spray field must be removed from use as a garden and reseeded to establish a year round vegetative cover. Additionally, 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 entire garden be relocated to avoid potential health issues. Other observations: • Mr. Henry stated that he replaced the system pump three months ago and that he had not had any major problems with the system. He also recently replaced the system spray heads. • Mr. Henry 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. Henry last pumped the septic tank on 5/30/2023. He also stated that he now plans to pump the tanks every 5 years. • Currently two people are living in the home. • The alarm for the system is located inside the residence in the laundry room. 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. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0010093 Owner - Facility: Wayne G Henry Inspection Date: 05/16/2023 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: See comments 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): Tank pumped on 05/30/2023. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: The permittee was not sure if the tank has a filter. 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # 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: 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 *** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) *** Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0010093 Owner - Facility: Wayne G Henry Inspection Date: 05/16/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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: 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Irrigation 4 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ ■❑❑❑ If NO, explain: See comments 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 chlorinator is not inspected weekly and no inspection log is maintained. Also, a small section of garden adaicent to the spray field extends into the field. Page 4 of 4