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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0012412_Staff Report_20240306March 6, 2024 To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge Attn: Leah Parente From: Caitlin Caudle Winston-Salem Regional Office State of North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Staff Report Application No.: W00012412 Facility name: 4400 Cobb Rd SFR Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable. I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION 1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No a. Date of site visit: 3/5/2024 b. Site visit conducted by: C. Caudle c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No d. Person contacted: John Shaffer and their contact information: (335) 565 - 4766 III■W4K110Q112ZT41101111f.�uto) 7101[OFNIC17OMO12711► WAVILIW.1199414F:VY[13eki 1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A 2. Are the design, maintenance, and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ® Yes or ❑ No 3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No 4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ® No 5. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or ❑ No 6. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage, and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No 7. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or ❑ No 8. Has a review of compliance history been completed (CEI's)? ® Yes or ❑ No 9. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No 10. Check all that apply: ® No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC ❑ Notice(s) of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium 11. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit? ❑ Yes ❑No®N/A FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 2 III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office ® Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office ❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information ❑ Issue ❑ Deny (Please state 'reasons: ) 2. Signature of report preparer: C t�C,A.ULD� t — ,e— DocuSigned by: Signature of regional supervisor: Date: 3/6/2024 IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS See attached inspection letter and site maw B74ss... FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2 ROY 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: OD2D3CE3F1 B7456... 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 NoanicaaouNn oep.m.m or em�nmen� Qualm, 336.776.9800 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 Ep+�igne/dby�.:�� I'� Secondary Inspector(s): (V' Cmj& 968199D49D_ Certification: Phone: 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) Page 1 of 4 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. Page 2 of 4 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 Page 3 of 4 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 4 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑❑■ ■❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Page 4 of 4 John H. & Judith C. Shaffer WQ0012412 Feet 1 inch = 11 u Tee[ 0 95 190 380 " Map Datium: NAD83 Legend WE Map Projection: NC State Plan ' 9 Map Scale: 1:1,320 o Treatment Units Winston-Salem Regional Office One 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 parcelSO9 NorthCarolina Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-4631 1 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturallff Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer