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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0024301_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230919ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 19, 2023 Delivered electronically via email to: tgilbert(a�cdirad.com Thomas J. Gilbert, Jr. 11500 Lakeview Lane West Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 152 Hickory Flats Rd. SFR Permit No. WQ0024301 Caswell County Dear Mr. Gilbert: On September 11, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle and Kristen Potwora conducted a routine compliance inspection of the 152 Hickory Flats Road SFR. Tim Gilbert was present during the entire inspection. A review of treatment facilities was completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: A. At the time of inspection, an inspection log was not available. Per Permit Condition V.2, the Permittee shall maintain and inspection log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. Permit Condition 111.12 list specific inspection frequencies for individual treatment units. Moving forward, begin maintaining an inspection log as described above. B. At the time of inspection, the fencing around the irrigation site was damaged in several places. Per Permit Condition 111.8, the Permittee shall prohibit public access to the irrigation facility through fencing around the irrigation site. Please repair the fence as soon as possible. C. Two of the four spray heads were surrounded by vegetation. Vegetation around the spray heads can cause concentrated flow and impede the spray pattern. One of the four spray heads was not operating properly. Per Permit Condition V.1, the Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. Please remove the vegetation surrounding the spray heads and repair the malfunctioning spray head. 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 Caitlin Caudle at the letterhead address and phone number, or by email at lon.snider(a-_)deg.nc.gov or Caitlin.caudle(cD.deg.nc.gov. Sincerely, DocuSiT< gned by: %w. l . cin,l tr 145B49E225CMEA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO Enc: Inspection Report Cc: Tim Gilbert (electronic copy) Caswell County Health Department (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: WQ0024301 Effective: 02/01/19 Expiration: 02/29/24 Owner : Thomas J Gilbert SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 152 Hickory Flats Rd. SFR County: Caswell 152 Hickory Flats Rd Region: Winston-Salem Leasburg NC 27291 Contact Person: Thomas J Gilbert Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From Yanceyville, 86 S., left to 119, 2 miles to first hardtop rd. (Griers Ch. Rd.) to end, left at T, 1 mile to Hickory Flats Rd., house on right System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/11/2023 Entry Time 11:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM Primary Inspector: Caitlin Ca L(±v,Docusi9ned by: Phone: 336-776-9699 Secondary Inspector(s): Cmj& 968199D49D... 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: WQ0024301 Owner - Facility: Thomas J Gilbert 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 152 Hickory Flats Road SFR. Tim Gilbert was present during the entire inspection. A review of treatment facilities was completed. This review mostly reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: A. At the time of inspection, an inspection log was not available. Per Permit Condition V.2, the Permittee shall maintain and inspection log that includes the date and time of inspection, observations made, and maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. Permit Condition 111.12 list specific inspection frequencies for individual treatment units. Moving forward, begin maintaining an inspection log as described above. B. At the time of inspection, the fencing around the irrigation site was damaged in several places. Per Permit Condition 111.8, the Permittee shall prohibit public access to the irrigation facility through fencing around the irrigation site. Please repair the fence as soon as possible. C. Two of the four spray heads were surrounded by vegetation. Vegetation around the spray heads can cause concentrated flow and impede the spray pattern. One of the four spray heads was not operating properly. Per Permit Condition V.1, the Permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. Please remove the vegetation surrounding the spray heads and repair the malfunctioning spray head. Other observations: • One person lives in the house. The septic tank was last pumped 5 years ago. There are no concerns for solids build up in the septic tank. • Mr. Gilbert stated that the septic tank will be checked when his septic tank is pumped within the next few months. • Chlorine tablets were not in the chlorinator tubes and the tablet container was damaged. Mr. Gilbert stated he will be purchasing more tablets. • The forcemain to the irrigation site was not reviewed. • The alarm is located at the storage tank. It was operational. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0024301 Owner - Facility: Thomas J Gilbert 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): See summary. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? 2019 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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.) ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Last functional test: 9/11/2023 Comment: Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0024301 Owner - Facility: Thomas J Gilbert Inspection Date: 09/11/2023 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: N/A Does the system match the permit description? If NO, explain: N/A 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. N/A Comment: See summary. Irrigation 4 Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Page 4 of 4