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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0004983_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240501ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARI) E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality May 3, 2024 Delivered via email at: ieffrudd4009(a�yahoo.com Jeffrey Rudd 6222 Ridgeville Rd Leasburg, NC 27291 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 6222 Ridgeville Rd. SFR Permit No. WQ0004983 Caswell County Dear Mr. Rudd: On April 24, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Kristen Potwora conducted a scheduled routine compliance inspection of permitted SFR WQ0004983 located at 6222 Ridgeville Road, Leasburg, NC in Caswell County. Jeffrey Rudd was present during the entire inspection. A review of the visual and audio alarms and the spray irrigation field and equipment were completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: The septic tank hasn't been inspected or pumped since 2015. It is recommended to have the tank inspected once a year and pumped every 5 years. There have been no cause for concerns for the integrity and operability of the system. In the future, please obtain and store all receipts and documentation for the inspections and maintenance of the system. As a reminder, you will need to send a permit renewal request to Central Office by January 1, 2025. 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 at 336-776-9697, or by email at Kristen. potwora(a)-deg.nc.gov or men ny.graznak(a)deg.nc.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: OD2D3CE3F187456... Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO D � �� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NOMlH naouNa 336.776.9800 Enc: Inspection Report Cc: Caswell County Environmental Health (electronic copy) `y� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources D �� Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NOR1H CARou Na 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0004983 Effective: 09/09/19 Expiration: 06/30/25 Owner : Jeffrey H Rudd SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 6222 Ridgeville Rd. SFR County: Caswell 6222 Ridgeville Rd Region: Winston-Salem Leasburg NC 27291 Contact Person: Jeffrey H Rudd Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Certification: Phone: Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 Entry Time 11:OOAM Exit Time: 11:30AM Primary Inspector: Kristen Potwora Phone: 336-776-9800 K�.�-tz� �etv-ems 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 Tablets Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation General (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0004983 Owner -Facility: Jeffrey H Rudd Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On April 24, 2024, Division of Water Resources staff Kristen Potwora conducted a scheduled routine compliance inspection of permitted SFR W00004983 located at 6222 Ridgeville Road, Leasburg, NC in Caswell County. Jeffrey Rudd was present during the entire inspection. A review of the visual and audio alarms and the spray irrigation field and equipment were completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: • The septic tank hasn't been inspected or pumped since 2015. It is recommended to have the tank inspected once a year and pumped every 5 years. There have been no cause for concerns for the integrity and operability of the system. • In the future, please obtain and store all receipts and documentation for the inspections and maintenance of the system. As a reminder, you will need to send a permit renewal request to Central Office by January 1, 2025. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0004983 Owner -Facility: Jeffrey H Rudd Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 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: 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): # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: Scheduling an inspection and to pump the septic tank some time this year 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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: Maintenance not required on the sandfilter. 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) *** Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0004983 Owner -Facility: Jeffrey H Rudd Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 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: 04/24/2024 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: 4 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: System is not failing and the permittee has had no sewage problems. Page 4 of 4