WQ0001521_WQ0001521 Compliance Inspection Letter_20240223

February 23, 2024
Robert Coachman
1516 Baptist Road,
Durham NC 27704
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
1516 Baptist Road SFR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0001521
Wake County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 1516 Baptist Road
SFR on 1/19/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0001521. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a 1000-gallon baffled septic tank with filter; a 208
sq.ft. subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator and contact chamber, audible /visual high water alarms; a
1,200-gallon storage /dosing tank, a 0.14-acre spray irrigation area with four spray nozzles; and all
associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1.The permit expired on April 30, 2022. A permit renewal application has not been received as of the
date of this letter. Please submit a renewal application. A copy of the application can be downloaded
from out website.
https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/permitting/non-discharge/application-forms#
ApplicationForms-3156
Performance (Section II):
2.The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3.During the inspection, the fencing around the irrigation area was down in places where trees had
fallen. Please remove the trees and fix the fencing.
4.The access to the septic and pump tank were covered with concrete caps and were inaccessible at the
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time of the inspection. Additionally the caps to the chlorine chamber were under ground. Mr.
Coachman stated that he puts chlorine in the pump tank instead of the chlorinator. Chlorine tablets
should be placed within the chlorine chamber to maintain the proper amount of chlorine is dissolved for
disinfection. If too much chlorine is used, it may be toxic to the environment.

Monitoring, Reporting (Section IV), and Inspections (Section V):
5. The owner maintains the system as needed. No written records were available for review. He stated
that the septic was pumped a couple years ago but didn’t have the receipt to give an exact date. DWR
recommends the septic to be assessed and pumped every 5 years.

General Conditions (Section VI):
6. The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Coachman and annual fees have been paid. No violations or
complaints have been reported in the past five years.

This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this
letter, submit a written response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 1, 3, and 4
above.

Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any other violations of State law. The Raleigh Regional Office encourages
you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance. If you have questions or comments
about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, then please contact via email at
[e-mail] or 919-791-4241.

Sincerely,

Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: NON-DISCHARGE Laserfiche
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0001521 Effective:05/05/17 Expiration:04/30/22 Owner :Robert L Coachman
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Durham
Raleigh
Robert L Coachman
Effective:Expiration:Facility:1516 Baptist Rd. SFR
1516 Baptist Rd
Durham NC 27704
Title:Phone:
Located in Eastern Durham County. One mile north of NC 98, approximately 0.5 mile west of the intersection of SR 1804 & SR
1807 (on the south side of SR 1807).
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:
01/19/2024 02:30PM 03:00PM
Dorothy M Robson 919-791-4241
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 General
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001521
01/19/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Robert L Coachman
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 1516 Baptist Road
SFR on 1/19/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non discharge Permit No. WQ0001521. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a 1000-gallon baffled septic tank with filter; a 208 sq.ft.
subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator and contact chamber, audible /visual high water alarms; a 1,200-gallon storage
/dosing tank, a 0.14-acre spray irrigation area with four spray nozzles; and all associated piping, valves, controls and
appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1.The permit expired on April 30, 2022. A permit renewal application has not been received as of the date of this letter.
Please submit a renewal application. A copy of the application can be downloaded from out website.
https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/permitting/non-discharge/application-forms#ApplicationForms-3156
Performance (Section II):
2.The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3.During the inspection, the fencing around the irrigation area was down in places where trees had fallen. Please remove
the trees and fix the fencing.
4.The access to the septic and pump tank were covered with concrete caps and were inaccessible at the time of the
inspection. Additionally the caps to the chlorine chamber were under ground. Mr. Coachman stated that he puts chlorine in
the pump tank instead of the chlorinator. Chlorine tablets should be placed within the chlorine chamber to maintain the
proper amount of chlorine is dissolved for disinfection. If too much chlorine is used, it may be toxic to the environment.
Monitoring, Reporting (Section IV), and Inspections (Section V):
5.The owner maintains the system as needed. No written records were available for review. He stated that the septic was
pumped a couple years ago but didn’t have the receipt to give an exact date. DWR recommends the septic to be assessed
and pumped every 5 years.
General Conditions (Section VI):
6.The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Coachman and annual fees have been paid. No violations or complaints have
been reported in the past five years.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, submit a written
response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 1, 3, and 4 above.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001521
01/19/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Robert L Coachman
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)?
Permit expired April 30, 2022Comment:
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):
Sometime in 2022
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Unable to open the septic lid.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:
NoneComment:
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.)
The homeowner puts chlorine tablet straight into pump tank. The chlorinator is covered under
soil and not easy to access.
Comment:
Pump Tank Yes No NA NE
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0001521
01/19/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Robert L Coachman
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:
There was no way to check the alarm. The pump tank is covered with a heavy concrete lid.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):spray irrigataion
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:4
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?
Parts of the fence had large branches on them. The trees and branch need to be removed.Comment:
General Yes No NA NE
# 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.
There were no visual indications the system was malfunctioning.Comment:
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