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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Aircctar
Lawrence Edward Gates
3810 Ardley Court
Wilmington, NC 28409
Dear Mr. Gates,
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En viroftme n ra!;y-alofy
September 10, 2019
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003180
200 Harris Mill Road SFR
Surface Irrigation Wastewater Treatment
and Disposal System
Durham County
On August 8, 2019, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional
Operations Section (WQROS), inspected the subject single-family residence surface irrigation
wastewater treatment and disposal system. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a compliance
inspection.
This system has been abandoned and placed into a "temporary state of abandonment'. As a result,
the system could not be inspected. All the components appear to be on site.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (919) 791-4200 or jane.bernardki ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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Jane R. Bernard
Environmental Specialist, Division of
Water Resources, Water Quality
Regional Operations Section
Attachments: Inspection Reports
cc: RRO-WQROS Files
Water Quality Section Central Files w.'o attachments
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0003180 Effective: 01/01114 Expiration: 12131/19 Owner- Lawrence Uward Gales
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 200 Hams MITI Rd
county: Durham 200 Harris Mill Rd
Region: Raleigh
Rougemont NC 27572
Contact Person: Dayton Gales Title: Phone: 919-682-5304
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification_ phone:
Secondary ORC(s)-
OnSite Representalive(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/14/2019 Entry Time: 11 00AM Exit Time: 11:20AM
Primary Inspector: Jane Bernard Phone: 919-791-4200
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Roulir,e Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WO0003180 Owner -Facility: Lawrence Edward Gates
Inspection Date: 0611412019 Inspection Type • Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit Routine
Inspection Summary:
This system has been abandoned and placed into a "temporary slate of abandonment". As a result, the system could not
be inspected. All the components appear to be on site in storage.
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1/5/2015 SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST —�
Permittee: Permit: C�G2oSZ 5?0
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The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
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2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK /1 The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped,cleaned
as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By who?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES f�j NO ❑
If no proceed to the next section.
esAible and tiller surfaes shall be raked an leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed
12. l jts�ssystem a sand
manually.
s�ohihtother than filter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the filter is?
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15. if above ground does the filter require maintenance?
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It maintenace is requirea explain in the comment section.
DISINFECTION / UV YES ❑ NO 14J if no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper d sinfecl cn
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES NO ❑
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure
If no proceed to the next section.
continuous and proper operaton.
�th oes e Permittee ave etf�i ' c o ect ch1orine tablets?(If none, mark No)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO �
The dechlodnator unit shall be checked weekly to
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ensure continuous and proper operation
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechiorination chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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PUMP TANK YES ® NO ❑
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
27, Is the pump working?
28. Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational?
29. Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test?
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Yes No Apply lnvestigatt
If no proceed to the next section.
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DISCHARGE ONLY YES ❑ NO ®
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A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampI g to ensure no visible solids or
evidence of a malfunction.
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why.
34. Is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37. is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES J!�(j NO ❑
is free of leaks and equipment is
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operating as designed.
The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthl to ensure the system
38. Is the system DRIP or RRrATI0) (circle one)? If irrigation number
of sprinkler
heads.
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39. Are the buffers adequate?
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40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be work'.ng properly?
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42. Is there a two wire fence?
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
44, Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section.
45. Does the system match the permit description? if no expia n in the comment section
46. is the system compliant?
47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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Comments: Photos Taken?
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