WQ0021861_BIMS Report_20180604

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0021861 Effective: 01/29/16 Expiration: 12/31/20 owner: Grady K Ackerman
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 9016 Noah Helms Rd. SFR
County: Union 9016 Noah Helms Rd
Region: Mooresville
Indian Trail NC 28079
Contact Person: Grady K Ackerman Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Mooresville take 1-77S to exit 25, turn L onto NC 73 and follow—15.7mi turn R, take US 601S --22.3mi turn R, take Old Dutch
Rd to end turn L, takr NC 218 >0.1 mi turn R, take Cromwell Dairy Rd —0.7mi (becomes Noah Helms Rd) prop. is on Lt
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/30/2018 Entry Time: 09:OOAM Exit Time: 11:OOAM
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 Treatment Treatment Filters
Record Keeping Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment End Use -Irrigation
Treatment Disinfection
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0021861 Owner - Facility: Grady K Ackerman
Inspection Date: 05/30/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This single-family system serves two homes. There is a separate septic tank at the daughter's home, with flow plumbed to
the system via the owner's septic tank. Owner documents weekly and monthly checks and notes system maintenance
(contracted with Sid Gaskins). High water alarms were functional, chlorination appeared functional, but the permit does not
require sampling. The following maintenance items were discussed while on-site:
Replacement of cracked lids on both septic tanks and riser on owner's tank.
Pumping of solids from both septic tanks and both peat filters, upon receipt of replacement
peat material.
The liner in the wet weather lagoon needs repair for several tears and removal of woody
plants. The owner says there is almost never any liquid in the lagoon (only an inch with the
recent heavy rains for a short period). It is difficult to judge with a recent base level
liner tear if any water wouldn't just drain; however, MRO staff have not observed water in
this lagoon during past inspections. The lagoon has always appeared to be an over -build for
this system and the unit a frustration for the owner. MRO recommended he discuss with
a design engineer for input to CO staff for proposed removal; And, weigh against cost of
continued maintenance. A permit modification would be necessary to remove the lagoon.
MRO staff should call in six months for status of repairs.
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Permit: WQ0021861 Owner - Facility: Grady K Ackerman
Inspection Date: 05/30/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
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Infiltration System
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Lagoon Spray, LR
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Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Drip, LR
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Recycle/Reuse
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
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Single Family Drip
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The lid and riser on Mr. Ackerman's septic tank was recently damaged with his lawn mower and
needs to be replaced. A lid on the second septic tank at his daughter's home was cracked and
also needs replacement. See notes on peat filter below.
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: This is a peat filter system. The peat is still functioning, but due for replacement as evidenced by
compaction with ponding at surface in both units. A septage hauler will be scheduled after fresh
peat is delivered. Both septic tanks and peat units will be pumped, with the new peat replaced
the same day for continuous operation. Per owner, septic tanks were pumped about 4 years
ago, but peat is original material.
Treatment Sludge Storage/Treatment
Is the aeration operational?
Yes No NA NE
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Is the aeration pattern even? ❑ ❑ M ❑
If required, are Sanitary "Ts" present in tankage? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: This is a SFR Non -discharge system. There are two Septic tanks (the owner home and their
daughters home), both of which are due for cleanout of scum layer and solids build-up.
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0021861 Owner - Facility: Grady K Ackerman
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
Inspection Date: 05/30/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the system working?
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Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
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Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)?
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Is the system properly maintained?
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If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
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Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
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Is the chlorinator accessible?
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If tablets, are tablets present?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
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If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
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If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
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# Is it a dual feed system?
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Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
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If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
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If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000 )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment: This is a single-family system with one tablet chlorine contact chamber. There was no evidence
of solids on the tablet chlorinator when removed for inspection,
but visiblity into the contact well
is too limited to assess. The system design does not allow for
good examination of the effluent
after peat filtration or at the chlorine chamber.
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
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Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
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NDAR?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
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Are application rates adhered to?
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Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW -59s submitted)?
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Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
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Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
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Is GW -59A certification form completed for facility?
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Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
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Are annual soil reports available?
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# Are PAN records required?
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
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Permit: WQ0021861 Owner - Facility: Grady K Ackerman
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
Inspection Date: 05/30/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
If so, has it been applied?
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Are operational logs present?
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Are lab sheets available for review?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
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Do lab sheets support data reported on GW -59s?
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
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Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
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Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
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Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
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No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
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Comment: This is a Single Family Non -Discharge system. Sampling is not required,
flow meter is present
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for field application/system operation, but measurements are not required.
The owner does a
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good mob of documenting his weekly and monthly inspections. The system is serviced by Sid
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Gaskins (828-244-9765).
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
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End Use -Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
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Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
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Is the crop cover acceptable?
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Is the site condition adequate?
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Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
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Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
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Is the application equipment present?
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Is the application equipment operational?
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Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
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Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
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Are any supply wells within the CB?
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Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
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How close is the closest water supply well?
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Is municipal water available in the area?
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# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
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Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
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Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
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Are monitoring wells damaged?
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Comment: Both homes are supplied by on-site wells within 250ft of their respective
septic tanks. Recent
heavy rains created soggy areas down -gradient of the drip fields.
It was not raining at the time of
inspection, so the pump was turned on for a short time to assess the driplines in both zones.
There was no evidence of a line break, at the time of inspection.
The lagoon liner needs repair.
See comments in summary tab.
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