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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0006581_NOV-2023-PC-0480_20230519ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 19, 2023 CERTIFIED MAIL No. 7019 1120 0001 5505 1862 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED David and Robin Rudd 5825 Union Ridge Road Burlington, NC 27217 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation (NOV-2023-PC-0480) Compliance Evaluation Inspection 5825 Union Ridge Rd. SFR Permit No. WQ0006581 Alamance County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rudd: On September 11, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle and Kristen Potwora conducted a routine compliance inspection of the 5825 Union Ridge Rd. SFR. David Rudd, Owner, was present during the inspection. A review of all treatment facilities was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The following violations were noted- 1 . 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. Permit Condition 111.12 lists minimum inspection frequencies for several parts of the treatment system. At the time of inspection, Mr. Rudd stated he had no records available for review and he was not inspecting the system at the required minimum frequencies. This was also noted in correspondence dated September 19, 2018. Moving forward, begin maintaining an inspection log as described above. The following items of concern were noted: A. At the time of inspection, chlorine tablets were not present in the chlorinator tube. Per the Operation and Maintenance Agreement, wastewater grade tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be added to the chlorinator to provide proper chlorination. Obtain calcium hypochlorite tablets as soon as possible and begin using them in the system. 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 B. At the time of inspection, the fencing around the irrigation field did not exclude the entire wettable area. Per Permit Condition 111.8, public access to the irrigation sites shall be prohibited with a minimum of 2-strand wire. Public access is restricted as surface application of wastewater is the final treatment step in the system. Please reinstall the fencing to exclude the entire wettable area of the irrigation site. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you have any questions, please contact me or Caitlin Caudle at the letterhead address and phone number, or by email at Ion.snider(a deg.ncgov or Caitlin.caudle(a deg.nc.gov. Sincerely, DocuSiT< gned by: %w. l . cJn,l tr 145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO Enc: Inspection Report Cc: Alamance County Health Department (electronic copy) NORTH CAROLINAD � �� oeo+ro�.m m F,mro.��w n�si� 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 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0006581 Effective: 11/27/18 Expiration: 12/31/23 Owner: Kenneth David Rudd SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 5825 Union Ridge Rd. SFR County: Alamance 5825 Union Rdg Rd Region: Winston-Salem Burlington NC 27217 Contact Person: Kenneth David Rudd Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Certification: Phone: Inspection Date: 09/11/2023 Entry Time 09:10AM Exit Time: 10:OOAM Primary Inspector: Caitlin ur�PellOC°S'9"ed�b�"�'A�f Phone: 336-776-9699 Secondary Inspector(s): 8B834968199D490... Kristen Potwora 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: WQ0006581 Owner - Facility: Kenneth David Rudd Inspection Date: 09/11/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On September 11, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle and Kristen Potwora conducted a routine compliance inspection of the 5825 Union Ridge Rd. SFR. David Rudd, Owner, was present during the inspection. A review of all treatment facilities was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The following violations were noted: 1. 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. Permit Condition 111.12 lists minimum inspection frequencies for several parts of the treatment system. At the time of inspection, Mr. Rudd stated he had no records available for review and he was not inspecting the system at the required minimum frequencies. This was also noted in correspondence dated September 19, 2018. Moving forward, begin maintaining an inspection log as described above. The following items of concern were noted: A. At the time of inspection, chlorine tablets were not present in the chlorinator tube. Per the Operation and Maintenance Agreement, wastewater grade tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be added to the chlorinator to provide proper chlorination. Obtain calcium hypochlorite tablets as soon as possible and begin using them in the system. B. At the time of inspection, the fencing around the irrigation field did not exclude the entire wettable area. Per Permit Condition 111.8, public access to the irrigation sites shall be prohibited with a minimum of 2-strand wire. Public access is restricted as surface application of wastewater is the final treatment step in the system. Please reinstall the fencing to exclude the entire wettable area of the irrigation site. At the time of inspection, the 2023 annual fee was overdue. Ms. Caudle discussed how to pay the annual fee electronically. Ms. Caudle provided a prefilled copy of the permit renewal application and discussed the permit renewal process. Other observations: • The alarm is located in the house. The test function was operational. • The system was not tested at the time of inspection. The lid to the pump tank could not be removed. This was also noted in the 2018 inspection. • Mr. Rudd stated the septic tank will be this week. • Mr. Rudd added Septic Fizzytabs to the system. Ms. Caudle discussed that these tabs were for promoting biological activity in the septic tank, not providing disinfection. • The septic tank was last pumped in 2019. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0006581 Owner - Facility: Kenneth David Rudd Inspection Date: 09/11/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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): # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: See summary. 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If maintenace is required, explain: Comment: See summary. 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: See summary. 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 *** Irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed. *** Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0006581 Owner - Facility: Kenneth David Rudd Inspection Date: 09/11/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation # 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. 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: See summary. Reason for Visit: Routine Irrigation 3 ■❑❑❑ ❑❑❑■ ❑❑❑■ ❑■❑❑ Yes No NA NE Page 4 of 4