WQ0024569_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190919

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. RECAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 19,2019
Saravanan Kesavan and Tripurasundari Ramjiganesh
7050 Sparrow Run Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Subject: Permit No. WQ00246f
7050 Sparrow Run SFR
Surface Irrigation Wastewater Treatment
and Disposal System
Person County
Dear Saravanan Kesavan and Tripurasundari Ramjiganesh
On September 17, 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.
On the day of the inspection all single family residence wastewater treatment and application
equipment appeared to be maintained. Tanks and floats were checked and appeared to be working.
System was operated manually and appeared to be operating properly. Only one sprinkler was
working at the time of this inspection. The contractor was able to replace the sprinkler during the
inspection.
Please review the Operation and Maintenance agreement (attached) that was submitted with your
name change. All items in this agreement are the Permittees responsibility. A contractor can be
used however, items 3,5,6 and 10 are the Permittees responsibility and are not covered by a 3ta
party maintenance contract.
Additional concerns:
a. The field looked like it had been operating on one sprinkler for several months. PIease
be sure to complete your monthly inspection of the spray field.
b. There are small pieces of old tablets in the chlorinator. I have included a list of
suppliers (Pool chlorine is not acceptable. Must be approved for wastewater) in your
area. Place 2 or 3 tablets in each chlorinator as needed, do not overstock it will waste
the tablets.
c. Public access to the irrigation site shall be prohibited, permit requires a minimum 2-
strand wire fencing. At the time of this inspection the ere was one strand. Please install
a 2-strand type fence.
DE Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
�, Raleigh Regional office : 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

d. We have received your name change request, but unless a renewal is requested, your
permit will expire November 30, 2019, please look over the attached application and
be sure all the information is correct and signed by both Permittees and submit it to the
address on the application.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (a) (1) and (2) states "Activities for
Which Permits Required. - No person shall do any of the following things or
carry out any of the following activities unless that person has received a permit
from the Commission and has complied with all conditions set forth in that
permit:
1) Making an outlet.
2) Construct or operate any sewer system, treatment works, or disposal
system within the State.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jane R. Bernard
Environmental Specialist, Division of
Water Resources, Water Quality
Regional Operations Section
Attachments: Inspection Reports
Operation and Maintenance Agreement
Chlorins suppliers
cc: RRO-WQROS Files
Water Quality Section Central Files w/o attachments

Permit: W00024569
SOC:
County: Orange
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Jan Schreur
Compliance Ins ection Report
Effective: 12l03114 Expiration: 11/30/19 Owner: Saravanan Kesavan
Effective: Expiration: Facility: 7050 Sparrow Run Lane SFR
7050 Sparrow Run Ln
Title:
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone:
Directions to Facility:
Hwy 64W out of Raleigh, right (north) on to Farrington Rd. (SR1008). stay left onto Mt. Carmel Church Rd, turn right onto Mangum at
small BP Station, site is on the left.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/17/2019 EntryTime: 09.45AM Exit Time: 10:30AM
Primary Inspector. Jane Bernard 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 0 Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filler/Treatment Pods N Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation N General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit; W00024569 Owner- Facllity:5aravanan Kesavan
Inspection pate: 0911712019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
Reason for visit: Routine
On the day of the inspection all single family residence wastewater treatment and application equipment appeared to be
maintained, Tanks and floats were checked and appeared to be working. System was operated manually and appeared to
be operating properly. Only one sprinkler was working at the time of this inspection. The contractor was able to replace the
sprinkler during the inspection.
Please review the Operation and Maintenance agreement (attached) that was submitted with your name change. All items
in this agreement are the Permittees responsibility, A contractor can be used however, items 3,5,6 and 10 are the
Permittees responsibility and are not covered by a 3rd party maintenance contract.
Additional concerns:
a. The field looked like it had been operating on one sprinkler for several months. Please be sure to complete your
monthly inspection of the spray field.
b. There are small pieces of old tablets in the chlorinator, I have included a list of suppliers (Pool chlorine is not
acceptable. Must be approved for wastewater) in your area. Place 2 or 3 tablets in each chlorinator as needed, do not
overstock it will waste the tablets,
c. Public access to the irrigation site shall be prohibited, permit requires a minimum 2-strand wire fencing. At the time of
this inspection the ere was one strand. Please install a 2-strand type fence,
d. We have received your name change request, but unless a renewal is requested, your permit will expire November 30,
2019, please look over the attached application and be sure all the information is correct and signed by both Permittees and
submit it to the address on the application.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 (a) (1) and (2) states "Activities for Which Permits Required, — No person shall do
any of the following things or carry out any of the following activities unless that person has received a permit from the
Commission and has complied with all conditions set forth in that permit;
1) Making an outlet.
2) Construct or operate any sewer system, treatment works, or disposal system within the State.
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Permit. W00024569 Owner -Facility: Saravanan Kesavan
Inspection Data: o911712019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit- Routine
Permit Status
# Is the current resident in the home the Perm1ltee7 0
# If not, does the resident rent from the Permittee? ■
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Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter) 110
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ■
If YES, who is the contractor (include contact Info)?
Brantley and Sons
Comment: This insipection is the result of a name change reguest
Seotic Tank
•" The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed. '""
Yes -No NA N§
Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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# Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
011811
Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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If YES, describe if known and proof (Include date pumped):
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
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If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
By Dave Welch
with Brantley and
Comment:
Sons
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? ❑ ■
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# 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: No maintenance required
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.) ■
Comment: bit s and feces -new chlorine needed
Pump Tank
Yes No NA NE
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permit VM0024569 owner -Facility:5aravanan Kesavan
Inspection pate: 09117/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evatuatlon
"' 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 lest:
Comment:
Dria or Irrigation
"' 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):
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:
Are buffers and setbacks adequate?
Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
Does the application equipment appear to be working property?
Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire Irrigation area?
Comment: Fencing needed
General
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
It YES, explain:
Does the system match the permit description?
If NO, explain:
Is the system compliant?
Is the system falling? (if yes, take pictures if possible)
If system is failing, describe any exposures to peoplelanimals or environmental risks.
Comment: Not Failing
Reason for Visit Routine
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09117/2019
Yes No Na NE
Irrigation
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Yes No NA NE
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