WQ0030259_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230317

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 17, 2023
Michael and Shannon Elmore by email
11111 Huggins Run Road
Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075
Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection
Wastewater Surface Irrigation System
Permit #WQ0030259 —
11111 Huggins Run Rd SFR
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr. Elmore:
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on February 8tn
2023. The MRO would like to thank you and your AQWA technician, Mr. Paul Smith, for your time during
the site visit.
Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance:
Telemetry connection was found to be inoperable by AQWA staff. As of your March 6t", 2023,
phone call, you were still working with your phone provider for repair. The primary control box,
audible and visual alarms were working at the time of inspection. The visual alarm at the UV
control box was not and likely needed bulb replacement. Per your AQWA technician, measures
are in place for the system to cease discharge if the UV unit fails, and resulting high water level in
the pump tank will trigger the (functioning) main control box physical alarms, until telemetry is
repaired. Please inform the MRO when telemetry is repaired. Note Permit Condition IV.2.
requires reporting to the MRO should your system go out of compliance.
• Per onsite and follow-up conversations, you plan to add a pool and additional structures with
bathrooms (no bedrooms) and will relocate irrigation equipment within the soils area previously
assessed and approved by your soil scientist. You are currently working with an engineering
contractor for designs and assistance with your permit modification. The required application
forms and our Central Office contact information was emailed to you on February 10t", 2023.
• Mr. Smith (AQWA) recommended tank pumping based on current solids depth(s) in septic and
treatment tanks. You confirmed the tanks were pumped, during your March 6th, 2023, phone call.
• Some dripline breaks were detected and repaired prior to MRO staff arrival, and one was repaired
during the inspection; otherwise, treatment and irrigation equipment appeared to function properly
at the time of inspection, and your inspection logbook was in good order.
The inspection report is attached and should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by
email or phone (Maria.Schutte�ncdenrgoov or 704-235-2184) with any questions.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
e:!r5fD E Q Mooresville Regional Office 1601 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, NC 28115
NORTH CAROLINA 704.663.1699

Sincerely,
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Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment: WQ0030259 Inspection Report
CC: Tammy Riggan, AQWA (email)
Cabarrus County Health Alliance (email)
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0030259 Effective: 10/01/20 Expiration: 09/30/26 Owner: Michael P Elmore
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 11111 Huggins Run Rd. SFR
County: Cabarrus 11111 Huggins Run Rd
Region: Mooresville
Harrisburg NC 28075
Contact Person: Michael P Elmore Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
S on Huggins Run Rd fr NC49 to 2.6 mi fr Rocky R to Lt on Drawbridge Rd. to 0.2 mi to end of rd. Property is on rt.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023 Entry Time 10:30AM Exit Time: 12:35PM
Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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 Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection UV Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on February 8th, 2023. The MRO would
like to thank you and your AQWA technician, Mr. Paul Smith, for your time during the site visit.
Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance:
• Telemetry connection was found to be inoperable by AQWA staff. As of your March 6th, 2023, phone call, you were still
working with your phone provider for repair. The primary control box, audible and visual alarms were working at the time of
inspection. The visual alarm at the UV control box was not and likely needed bulb replacement. Per your AQWA
technician, measures are in place for the system to cease discharge if the UV unit fails, and resulting high water level in the
pump tank will trigger the (functioning) main control box physical alarms, until telemetry is repaired. Please inform the MRO
when telemetry is repaired. Note Permit Condition IV.2. requires reporting to the MRO should your system go out of
compliance.
• Per onsite and follow-up conversations, you plan to add a pool and additional structures with bathrooms (no bedrooms) and
will relocate irrigation equipment within the soils area previously assessed and approved by your soil scientist. You are
currently working with an engineering contractor for designs and assistance with your permit modification. The required
application forms and our Central Office contact information was emailed to you on February 10th, 2023.
• Mr. Smith (AQWA) recommended tank pumping based on current solids depth(s) in septic and treatment tanks. You
confirmed the tanks were pumped, during your March 6th, 2023, phone call.
• Some dripline breaks were detected and repaired prior to MRO staff arrival, and one was repaired during the inspection;
otherwise, treatment and irrigation equipment appeared to function properly at the time of inspection, and your inspection
logbook was in good order.
The inspection report is attached and should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by email or phone
([e-mail] or 704-235-2184) with any questions.
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Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: 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)?
AQWA is currently contracted for quarterly visits.
Comment: Items of concern / interest are highlighted in the Summary Section and Cover Letter.
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):
AQWA staff recommended tanks be pumped based on current sludge level. Mr. Elmore confirmed this was
completed during his March 6th, 2023, phone call.
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? 2-8-2023 by
AQWA staff
Comment: See items of concern / interest in the Summary Section and Cover Letter.
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.) Textile - hanging
current type
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
AQWA staff cleaned textile filters for build-up / bridging between curtains.
Comment: Permittee is familiar with system components.
Disinfection UV Yes No NA NE
*** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure
proper disinfection. ***
Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Owner / Permittee
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Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: AQWA staff noted telemetry communication issue. Owner assessed and determined the phone
line break was on the provider end. As of last phone call on March 6th, 2023, the repair is
ongoing. See Summary Section and Cover Letter. Owner inspection logbook was in good
order.
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: 2-8-2023 by
AQWA staff
Comment: Visual alarm at the UV control box was not operable and likely in need of a new bulb. See
comments in the Summary Section and Cover Letter.
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): Drip
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: NA
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: Some dri0ine breaks were repaired. The 2-wire fence is down in some areas for current site
work. Mr. Elmore was present for the inspection and to discuss plans for pool, pool house and
barn construction with facilities. Mr. Elmore is working with a surveyor to ensure the drip field is
relocated within formerly approved site area and setbacks. The driplines and junction boxes
need to be relocated quickly for their protection as some construction is planned upon local
county approval. MRO staff emailed additional information on February 10th, 2023, for
modification application and central office (CO) permitting contact for assistance. Mr. Elmore is
working with an engineering contractor for the permit modification and potential connection of
additional bathrooms (no bedrooms) to the existing system. This item is highlighted in the
Summary Section and Cover Letter.
General Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, explain:
NA.
Does the system match the permit description? ❑ ❑ ❑
If NO, explain:
Modifications planned as stated in this report and cover letter.
Is the system compliant? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible)
If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks.
NA.
Comment: Items of concern / interest are highlighted in the Summary Section and Cover Letter.
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