WQ0016379_Staff Report_20240424

April 24, 2024
To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge
Attn: Leah Parente
From: Caitlin Williams
Winston-Salem Regional Office
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
Application No.: W00016379
Facility name: 5433 Joyful Wad
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: 4/15/2024
b. Site visit conducted by: C. Williams
c. Inspection report attached? ❑ Yes or ® No
d. Person contacted: Glen Wiygul and their contact information: [e-mail]
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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
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
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
If yes, please explain:
2. 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: )
3. Signature of report preparer: (AV' W Wms e= .
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: 4/24/2024
IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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See attached inspection summary from last compliance inspection. Site visit confirmed that the system was in good
condition.
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0016379 Effective: 07/01/18 Expiration: 06/30/23 Owner: John G Wiygul
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 5433 Joyful Way SFR
County: Alamance 5433 Joyful Way
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 27217
Contact Person: John G Wiygul Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From 1-85/40 take 62 North through Burlington. Turn left on Union Ridge Road (SR 1001). Turn left on Altamahaw Union Ridge
Road (SR1002). Turn right on Mt. Vernon Church Road. Turn right on Mountainside lane. Joyful Way intersects from N. Site is on L.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/27/2023 Entry Time 03:11 PM Exit Time: 04:30PM
Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Docusigned by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): '"` a0VW,
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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 Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0016379 Owner - Facility: John G Wiygul
Inspection Date: 01/27/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On January 27, 2023, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR)
performed a compliance inspection of the single-family residence wastewater irrigation system located at the subject
property. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Mr. Jim Gonsiewski.
The septic tank (1,200 gallons, baffled) is located near the north side of the house. The line from this tank runs northeast to
a 420 square foot subsurface sand filter, then southeast to the chlorinator and 60 gallon baffled chlorine contact chamber.
The line then runs north to two 2,000 gallon storage/pump tanks (interconnected in series). A control box with a rain sensor
is adjacent to these tanks. The line from these tanks runs east to the 0.38 acre spray field with five (5) spray heads. The
field is surrounded by a 2-wire fence. The system is well maintained and appears to be operating without any major
problems.
While inspection of the wastewater irrigation system reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0016379, the following item of
concern was noted:
1) Mr. Wiygul stated that he checks the tablets in the chlorinator monthly along with the components of the system. He
keeps a record of the inspections. Permit Condition III. (12)(b) lists a specific inspection frequency for the chlorinator
(weekly). Additionally, the permittee signed the current operational agreement as part of the permit renewal process. It also
lists these requirements.
It was recommented that he begin inspecting the chlorinator weekly and maintain a record of these inspections on the
inspection log. He maintains an excellent log book for the system.
Failure to abide by the conditions contained in the permit may subject the permittee to enforcement action by DWR in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6Ato 143-215.6C and/or revocation of this permit.
Mr. Wiygul stated that he last pumped out the septic tank in 2018. He had a receipt for this pumping. Mr. Gonsiewski
reminded him that the DEQ recommends that a septic tank be pumped every 3 to 5 years. Currently there are 6 individuals
living at the residence. The system is very well run and maintained.
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Permit: WQ0016379 Owner - Facility: John G Wiygul
Inspection Date: 01/27/2023 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)?
Comment: Please see the text for comments.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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):
2018
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Unknown
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: See text
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) ***
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Permit: WQ0016379 Owner - Facility: John G Wiygul
Inspection Date: 01/27/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the pump working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Last functional test:
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): Irrigation
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: 5
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
General
Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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:
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