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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0011765_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190115ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Mr. Curt Beeman via Email 9200 Perth Court Concord, North Carolina 28027 Dear Mr. Beeman: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 15, 2019 Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection Wastewater Surface Irrigation System Permit #WQ0011756 Cabarrus County Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on January 8th 2019. The MRO would like to thank you for your time during the inspection. Per conversation and observation, the treatment system and application fields appear maintained in accordance with the permit, at the time of inspection. Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance: • All tanks should be assessed annually for residuals and scum layers and pumped as needed. • The application field requires routine maintenance for removal of saplings, downed trees, etc. as noted in the report. • This permit is currently in the renewal process with our central office permitting staff. You may contact Ranveer.Katyal(aD_ncdenr.gov with specific questions related to the renewal. • For future reference, all forms may be located on our web -site at: https:Hdeg. nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater- branch/non-discharge-permitting-unit/application. Scroll the page to the "Single Family Residence" systems section. A copy of the Ownership/Name Change Form is attached for convenience, but only needs completion should the property change hands prior to the next permit renewal. D Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 NORTH CAROHNA � o.namremor �w.c�giuuei� /`� 704.663.1699 The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by phone (704-235-2184) or email (maria.schutte(a)ncdenr.gov) with questions. Sincerely, EA DocuSigned by: *-.� H P44414 F161 FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: WQ0017507 Inspection Report Ownership/Name Change Form NDPONC Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0011765 Effective: 05/01/14 Expiration: 04/30/19 owner: Curt P Beeman SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 9200 Perth Ct. SFR County: Cabarrus 9200 Perth Ct Region: Mooresville Concord NC 28027 Contact Person: Curt P Beeman Title: Phone: 704-787-8872 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 01/08/2019 Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: Phone: Entry Time: 09:30AM Exit Time: 11:35AM Phone: 704-663-1699 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 Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection UV Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation General (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WQ0011765 Owner - Facility: Curt P Beeman Inspection Date: 01/08/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: System appears to be operating adequately. The field site conditions were better than anticipated, given considerably wet weather conditions for past several months. As noted in comments, the field sites need routine maintenance for removal of undergrowth/small saplings. Owner is knowledgeable of system, performs most maintenance himself and keeps an excellent inspection and maintenance spreadsheet. Page: 2 Permit: WQ0011765 Owner - Facility: Curt P Beeman Inspection Date: 01/08/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Permit Status # 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)? Permittee maintains the system and contacts manufacturer as needed. Comment: Chanqe of ownership was not discussed, but form was included with the ins Sand Filter/Treatment Pods *** 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: Sand filter appeared well maintained. Former permittee created a roof to reduce weather impact and vegetation growth. An insulated cover is in place to prevent freezing, which may alter spray pattern, but also eliminates unwanted vegetation. Comment: NA. See comment above Disinfection UV *** 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? Reason for Visit: Routine report. # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Comment: UV unit was recently replaced and upgrade includes a viewing window for easy inspection. Pump Tank *** 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: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑■❑❑ NA - Sand Filter Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Owner Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Sept 2018 by manufacturer representative. Comment: There are only two adults currently occupying the residence. Per permittee, the tank levels were assessed in Sept 2018 by system manufacturer during site visit for a minor repair. Tank residuals were NOT in need of pumping. Annual assessment is recommended. Page: 3 Permit: WQ0011765 Owner - Facility: Curt P Beeman Inspection Date: 01/08/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of ponding and runoff? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Field zones were walked. but aDDlication eauiDment was not reauested to be oDerated due to recent weather conditions. Two -wire fence is complete on sides that face adjoining properties, but open on side facing the owner's property. General Yes No NA NE # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ ❑ ❑ If YES, explain: Unit(s) is not locked, but heavy concrete cover is in place 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. NA. Comment: The application field(s) are in a wooded area which needs typical maintenance for wire -fencing, removal of small saplings and downed trees and fill dirt for depressions. This is and older system and does not have a rain -sensor. so Dermittee must monitor system during inclement weather. There was a small area within Zone 3 that exhibited slight ponding, at the time of inspection. The application fields appeared in good order given the unusually wet weather conditions over the past several months. The field sites are slightly upslope from the owner's yard, which was soft -to -wet, and could be contributing some drainage to that area, but there was no obvious sign of run-off, at the time of inspection. Page: 4