WQ0004809_Inspection Letter_20240327

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Joye B. Struchen
116 Woody Road
Leasburg, NC 27291
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 27, 2024
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
116 Woody Road SFR
Permit No. WQ0004809
Caswell County
Dear Ms. Struchen:
On March 4, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Kristen Potwora conducted a
scheduled routine compliance inspection of the 116 Woody Rd. SFR in Caswell County.
You were present during the entire inspection. A review of available records, visual and
audio alarms, and the spray irrigation field and equipment were completed. This review
reflected compliance with the subject permit.
The following item of concern was noted:
• The corner of the septic tank riser was noted to be damaged but was not posing a
risk to the septic tank. Please continue to monitor the riser and make repairs
if needed.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Potwora at the letterhead address and
phone number, or by email at Kristen. potwora(a0eg.nc.gov.
Sincerely,
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0004809 Effective: 08/01/20 Expiration: 11/30/24 Owner : Joye B Struchen
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 116 Woody Rd. SFR
County: Caswell 116 Woody Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Leasburg NC 27291
Contact Person: Joye B Struchen Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
Take Hwy.-158 from Winston-Salem. Turn LT on Hwy.-119 North. Go about 0.9 miles and turn RT on Woody Road. Property is on
right (about 200 feet from Hwy.-119).
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/04/2024 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 10:40AM
Primary Inspector: Kristen Potwora 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 Septic Tank Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation
General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0004809 Owner - Facility: Joye B Struchen
Inspection Date: 03/04/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On March 4, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Kristen Potwora conducted a scheduled routine compliance inspection
of the 116 Woody Rd. SFR in Caswell County. Joye B. Struchen was present during the entire inspection. A review of
available records, visual and audio alarms, and the spray irrigation field and equipment were completed. This review reflectec
compliance with the subject permit.
The following item of concern was noted:
• The Septic Tank Riser has damage in the cement. Please continue to monitor the riser and make repairs if needed.
Other Observations:
• Property Boundary Waiver was signed and on site.
• The fence around the irrigation field had one intact strand of wire.
• Septic Tank was cleaned out June 23, 2022.
• Joye is the only resident currently living in the house.
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Permit: WQ0004809 Owner - Facility:Joye B Struchen
Inspection Date: 03/04/2024 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):
6/23/2022
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? 6/22/2022
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: No maintenance needed.
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.) ❑ ❑ ❑
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:
Comment:
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0004809 Owner - Facility:Joye B Struchen
Inspection Date: 03/04/2024 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: See summary.
Irrigation
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Yes No NA NE
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