WQ0011109_BIMS Report_20240223

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0011109 Effective:06/01/18 Expiration:05/31/23 Owner :Lloyd Allen Massey
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Chatham
Raleigh
Lloyd Allen Massey
Effective:Expiration:Facility:685 Upchurch Farm Rd. SFR
685 Upchurch Farm Rd
Durham NC 27713
Title:Phone:
From Raleigh I-40W to exit 274. NC 751S , 2.1mi. Rt on Colvard Farms Rd, 0.6mi. Left on Upchurch Farm Rd, 0.1mi, the driveway
is on the Rt.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
02/21/2024 10:00AM 10:40AM
Chris Smith 919-791-4200
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0011109
02/21/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Lloyd Allen Massey
Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 21, 2024, Staff from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater
treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject Non-Discharge Permit. Your assistance during the inspection was
greatly appreciated.
Non-Discharge Permit WQ0011109 was issued June 1, 2018 and expired on May 31, 2023.
A renewal application was received February 21, 2024.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank, a 360 square foot (ft2) subsurface
sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, a 1,200 gallon storage tank, a 1,200 gallon pump tank with a submersible irrigation pump, a
0.24 acre spray irrigation area with four semi-circle and one full-circle spray irrigation heads, and all associated piping,
valves, controls, and appurtenances.
Non-Discharge Permit WQ0011109 authorizes the operation of up to 360 gallons per day (GPD). The authorized irrigation is
in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the Non-Discharge Permit. The items
below show what conditions were noted at your facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1.Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times
so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. At the time of
this inspection the facility appeared to be effectively maintained.
2.Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if solids must be
removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level
is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company
can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required. During the inspection Mr. and Mrs. Massey
provided a receipt documenting that the septic tank was pumped out by Scotty’s Sanitation on February 20, 2024.
3.Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorine tablets be maintained in the
chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit
harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are
approved for wastewater use and not for swimming pools. During the inspection RO staff observed that the chlorine tablets
Mr. and Mrs. Massey had were “melted” together in the storage tub they were purchased in. Mr. and Mrs. Massey indicated
they did not know where to purchase more tablets. Staff provided Mr. and Mrs. Massey with a source for the tablets after the
inspection. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by
the Non-Discharge Permit.
4.Proper Operation and Maintenance: The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of
the sprinklers, that the system is free of leaks, that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated.
Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. On the day of
the inspection, the spray field appeared to be assimilating the waste and no ponding and/or runoff was observed. The audible
and visual alarms functioned properly when using the test switch. The alarm float could not be tested due to repairs being
conducted to replace the pump tank pump. The function of the spray heads could not be assessed due to the malfunctioning
pump. All the spray heads moved freely when rotated by hand. The 2 wire fence surrounding the spray area was mostly
intact except for a few sections.
Within 10 days of receipt of this letter, please take action to return the malfunctioning pump and the damaged sections of
fencing mentioned in Item 4. to proper working order and notify this office when the repairs have been completed.
Non-Discharge permit WQ0011109 requires the permittee to “pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
within thirty days after being billed by the Division.” Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the
period ending June 30, 2024 and due July 1, 2023 has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject Non-Discharge
permit.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0011109
02/21/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Lloyd Allen Massey
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?
# 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:
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.)
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
If maintenace is required, explain:
.Comment:
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.)
During the inspection RO staff observed that the chlorine tablets Mr. and Mrs. Massey had
were “melted” together in the storage tub they were purchased in. Mr. and Mrs. Massey
indicated they did not know where to purchase more tablets. Staff provided Mr. and Mrs.
Massey with a source for the tablets after the inspection. RO Staff will conduct a follow up
inspection after all system repairs have been made.
Comment:
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0011109
02/21/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Lloyd Allen Massey
Routine
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:02/21/2024
On the day of the inspection the pump was being replaced. RO Staff will conduct a follow up
inspection after all system repairs have been made.
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. ***
# Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION):IRRIGATION
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:5
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:
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