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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0016382_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191007ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Mr. Mark Fox 5500 Joyful Way Burlington, NC 27217 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 7, 2019 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Fox Single Family Residence - Wastewater Irrigation System Permit No. WQ0016382 Alamance County Dear Mr. Fox: On October 3, 2019, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Justin Henderson. The majority of the inspection reflects compliance with the permit. However, the following item of concern require your attention: 1) The automatic rain shut-off device, listed as a component of the permitted spray irrigation wastewater treatment system equipment, was not present. It is strongly recommended a rain sensor or other automatic rain shut-off device be installed to ensure compliance with Permit Condition III. (5.) 2) The left rear sprinkler head did not appear to be rotating fully, as indicated by the vegetative growth adjacent to it. It may need to be properly maintained or replaced to ensure it retains the capacity to fully rotate. Monthly inspection of each sprinkler head shall be conducted to ensure proper operation per Permit Condition III. (12.). 3) Chlorine tablets were present in each tube of the chlorinator during this inspection. However, DWR staff could not confirm whether they wastewater grade, as required by Permit Condition III. (12.) (b.), because the chlorine tablet storage container had been disposed of prior to this inspection. Please be sure to utilize wastewater grade chlorine tablets to provide proper chlorination. 4) Mulch was observed overtop of the subsurface sand filter during this inspection. Mulch utilized in this manner may contribute to higher rates of Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) of stormwater into the wastewater system, which may lead to premature failure of the wastewater irrigation system. D North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources EQ�p Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NORTH CAROLINA � o•o•°"•mme""°"^•"vin"•i� /� 336.776.9800 A year -around vegetative grass covering, sloped to divert stormwater away from the system components is preferred to overtop the sand filter. Our office appreciates your prompt attention to the above listed items of concern. If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me or Justin Henderson at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: 1 _"49E225C94EA... Lon Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources, NC DENR cc: Laserfiche Copies (Electronic files) Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0016382 Effective: 03/01/15 Expiration: 02/29/20 owner: Jonathan Mark Fox SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Jonathan Mark and Cynthia L. Fox - SFR County: Alamance 5500 Joyful Way Region: Winston-Salem Burlington NC 27217 Contact Person: Jonathan Mark Fox Title: Phone Directions to Facility: From 1-85/40 take Hwy. 62 North through Burlington. Turn LT on Union Ridge Road (SR1001). Turn LT Altamahaw Union Ridge Road (SR 1002). Turn RT on Mount Vernon Church Road. Turn RT on Mountainside Lane, then LT onto Joyful Way. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 10/04/2019 Entry Time: 01:30PM Primary Inspector: Justin L Henderson Secondary Inspector(s): Exit Time: 02:30PM Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Drip or Irrigation General (See attachment summary) Phone: 336-776-9701 Compliance Evaluation Septic Tank Pump Tank Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0016382 Owner - Facility: Jonathan Mark Fox Inspection Date: 10/04/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0016382 Owner - Facility: Jonathan Mark Fox Inspection Date: 10/04/2019 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: Septic tank is subsurface and therefore not viewed as part of this inspection. 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ If maintenace is required, explain: Mulch was observed overtop of the sub -surface sandfilter. This may lead to increase inflow of rainwater during storm events, which could adversely impact the longevity of the sand filter. Comment: 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: Unable to determine if tablets were wastewater grade, as the tablet container had been disposed of prior to this inspeciton. Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0016382 Owner - Facility: Jonathan Mark Fox Inspection Date: 10/04/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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: Comment: System was not operated during this inspection due to being unable to remove the screws securina the riser cover associated with the PT. Drip 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 properly? Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area? Comment: Ensure all sprinkler heads are rotating fully to reduce the potential for ponding/runoff. General # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? # Has resident had any sewage problems? If YES, explain: Does the system match the permit description? If NO, explain: The automatic rain shut-off device decribed by the permit was not present. 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: Yes No NA NE ❑❑❑■ ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE Irrigation 5 Yes No NA NE ❑■❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4 .. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Quality Section NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - WASTEWATER IRRIGATION General Information Pemrittee: r6 og c, rn hiw i� I-4C i' ! pArn _ r Permit No.: W00014 527- Issuance Date: _J Other Contact: Location & Address: 560 -ink-CV) 0,kV A Telephone No.: (_331 / q li) — d 533 County:arY�nCL Expiration Date: Telephone No.: Reason for Inspection ❑ ROUTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ OTHER: Comment lath additional a es T necessary) t D GtD; f,2d6,CA ST qLOJ,,kL 6Lbbv(kc.Ce So d �t11es }cU1ei CMal �roltow� Uyar4cc4Cr^on.�e�l Col) 2,CGG �G�lo� s1�c 1�vv`�' on�S (,Y�krec��eeJec\ bec,es u/ �6t5 fie( 3v�r�/tdZ o raj s co o�_ 2,y�� Hutto-s�'t a 1S,2GPm pvcA-Q vs/ h,gl�wr�c� 0..csrv� I�� bvz-Url rn� 0-0bmc0n'C- roar. 51-u cg-Z &vtce.-/ a Ibi�7� Z rriGr dose t�� 3 t 6Li 6PM tyr,r-1c[e-t 6C A5 (Gs -7-0c+ dtRt��r� O 1 �1 cv�bm:1 �er 1 (xrewrQ by ( 201� _ �epas.b,\y subr, a lost K- d,l � sv ona l y r✓ t-Face., +l-� s i��icS� s Z.S r IY1 �rrwrvej+ arP-�MfwA ,5 a Ccr,clrh G� rrr ✓k 2. L 'C1'v @ ?'t- ✓ �.-7 �� rf\1 [3e- f 6 C� irr,�0 10r of2Q ✓ tq C� 2,g b�\Da ap1iy %r i'ncjc,. fU +(ev-SFe-r1.�P11 e,4 C'tcesiae(ve,--sties; lql-\y WtIL5-710Ol u u C� e. t t Lo 106 ; --�,> S C� wPf�-5 -'5? lop` Is a follow-up inspection necessary ❑ Yes ❑ No Primary Inspector: I C er\ o MCCN Date of Inspection: I b 15 1 19 `r\ V\)e41-1)c lj(� Secondary Inspector: Entry Time: r n \ V �«0--.)Nt-L hp \vt4_1 Exit Time: 'a'- ✓� \-(�, 6 Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Record Keepine Is current permit available upon request? Is a copy of the system plans available? Is estimated flow rate (estimated by At of bedrooms, # f residents, or water meter readings) less than permitted flow design? `{ �� 2 Does Permittee have an inspection log (date & time of monthly system inspection, observations noted, any maintenance or repairs)? Are septic tank pumping receipts available? Y"` Date the septic tank was last pumped? tS Z (A f,,,:� 41 -C Any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months? Comments: Septic Tank/Pump Tank Are tanks properly located? Does septic tank have a filter? W-r - Is septic tank checked and pumped as needed? Comments: ❑ Yes es VY ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Io ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑No El NA NE El ElNo ElNA b NENE El No El NA El NE 9 < ❑ NA ❑ NE U41els"" ❑ No ❑ NA NE :7 � ❑ Yes es El No ❑ No El NA ❑ NA —❑ 9'NE ❑ NE Pumps, Controls, & Alarms 1t e Are all pumps present and operational? k5� b�X'vr` �reSS 6p�� ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NF Are the floats and controls operable? %)r cOVtc \'D ACf�55 ❑ Yes ElNo [INA CC, UGtt�°k 5C ttvy` Are alarms (audible and visible) present and operational? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Are alarms properly located (i.e., where it can be seen & heard)? es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NF Is a rain sensor present and operational? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Comments: Treatment eYes ��,,,,��LyyCCCeQ j76Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlmetlin the current permit? ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below. D�es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Free of bypass lines or structures? es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE What type of treatment unit is being used (i.e., sand filter, peat filter, advantex, etc.)? Does this treatment unit require an operator? If so, note who below. ❑ Yes ❑ No A ❑ NE Page 2 of 4 i Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Treatment Continued Are the treatment units subsurface? Is the treatment unit free of ponding, algae, or excessive vegetation? Is the treatment unit effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Comments: Treatment Disinfection Is the disinfection system accessible, maintained and checked as needed? If tabletsV(dsed, are tablets resent in cylin\de�), proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV is used, is UV intensity adequate? Are UV bulbs clean? Are extra bulbs available? Comments: End Use -Irrigation Are buffers adequate? Is access restricted by a fence with at least two strands of wire? Is the cover crop acceptable? ❑ No [�'❑ No Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ NA ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑No El NA es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No L3-Ye ❑No L e ❑ No td1e ❑No �Y Are application rates adhered 6 to?i `\� es ❑ No SPt� CXvcGc% 1T t-e'' �( f U'�ct�tC 5 Site adequate, no ev�&nce of �noff, ponding, or limiting slopes? pr is ❑ Ye [/No r Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? � ✓ D es ❑ No Are spray heads operational? V ' ku eC455 IV � ❑ Yes ❑ No How many spray heads are present? 5 Are any wells located nearby? ZYes❑ No If so, how close? (check one) ❑ Inside the CB Are wells at least 100' from the septic tank? Is municipal water available in the area? 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