HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0012412_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240305ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 5, 2024
John H. and Judith C. Shaffer — Life Tenants
John H. Shaffer Life Estate
Judith C. Shaffer Life Estate
4400 Cobb Road
Liberty, NC 27298
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
4400 Cobb Rd SFR
Permit No. WQ0012412
Alamance County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer
On March 5, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine
compliance inspection of the 4400 Cobb Road single family irrigation system. Mr. Shaffer was
present during the entire inspection. A review of available records, treatment units, and irrigation
field was completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you
have any questions, please contact Ms. Caudle at the letterhead address and phone number, or
by email at Caitlin.caudle@deg.nc.gov.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ— WSRO
Enc: Inspection Report
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
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0012412 Effective: 10/01/19 Expiration: 08/31/24 Owner: John H Shaffer Life Estate
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 4400 Cobb Rd. SFR
County: Alamance 4400 Cobb Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Liberty NC 27298
Contact Person: John H Shaffer Title: Life Tenant Phone:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/05/2024 Entry Time 11:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Caitlin //a±8B
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Certification:
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Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone: 336-776-9699
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)
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Permit: WQ0012412 Owner - Facility: John H Shaffer Life Estate
Inspection Date: 03/05/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On March 5, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine compliance inspection of the 4400
Cobb Road single family irrigation system. John Shaffer was present during the entire inspection. A review of available
records, treatment units, and irrigation field was completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit.
Other observations:
• The pipe between the chlorinator and pump tank was repaired February 2024.
• A sprinkler was replaced recently.
• The irrigation field does have a fence, but animals occasionally access the irrigation field. Ms. Caudle recommended
that the sprinklers be inspected if the animals access the irrigation field.
• The septic tank was last pumped 10/4/2022.
• The alarm is located in the garage and was operational.
• Tablets were present in the chlorinator and correct tablets were used.
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Permit: WQ0012412 Owner - Facility: John H Shaffer Life Estate
Inspection Date: 03/05/2024 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):
10/4/2022
# 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? ❑ 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: N/A.
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) ***
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: 3/5/2024
Comment:
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0012412 Owner - Facility: John H Shaffer Life Estate
Inspection Date: 03/05/2024 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:
# 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: N/A
Irrigation
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