WQ0020814_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191017

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
setrerar:
LINDA CULPEPPER
Irorerfm Dire;ror
Patrick and Martha Walsh
149 Perfect Moment Dr.
Apex NC 277I3-9620
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walsh,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 17, 2019
Subject: Permit No. WQ0020814
I49 Perfect Moment Drive SFR
Wastewater Irrigation System
Chatham County
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On February 1, 2019, Joan Schneier of the NC Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Regional
Operations Section conducted a compliance inspection due to a change of ownership. We would like to
thank Jonathan Handley and Jeff Cranmer of AQWA, Inc. for assistance_ By the end of the inspection, the
system was non -compliant only due to the drip field fence.
Sludge levels in the septic tank are being monitored by AQWA. and will likely require pump out with a
few years. AQWA had just changed out the ultraviolet bulb for disinfection. They also fixed a high water
alarm plus two leaks in the drip lines during the inspection. The rest of the working components of the
treatment system were in good shape and the flow and pressure readings from the field were acceptable
across zones. The drip field fence was down in multiple places. Both vegetation control and fence
maintenance are the responsibility of the home owner and not AQWA. Also, please see the attached
inspection report.
If you have not done so already, please have the fence fixed within 30 days, and notify this office by phone,
letter, or email when done. A minimum of two strands of wire are required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email at joan.schneier@nedenngov or at (919)
791-4234.
Attachment: Inspection check list
Sincerely,
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Environmental Specialist
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Ra eigr Regional office
3800 Barrett Drive 1628 Ma I Service Center Raleigh, North Carol na 27699-1628

cc: Raleigh Regional Office, WQROS Files (with check list)
Central Files Permit File (minus attachment) by Lasencche
AQWA, Inc., 2604 Willis Ct., Wilson NC 27896-8962 (minus attachment)

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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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The Permlttoo 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?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form w;th the inspection Ietter)CO". A -I ❑
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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? ALIA.Tmg,
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked ann-ja ly a-.d p-_n-ped:cleaned as needed
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permitteelresident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? Comm-a+t a
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known If prcof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have a EFFLUENT FIL or SANITARY T?
(circle one)
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11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? 1-h- a oil By
whom? AQk.
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO
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Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed
manually
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.) A) Vg4e1C-� giod.S'
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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It maintenance is required explain in the comment section
DISINFECTION ! UV YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or repla._ed as needed to ensure proper disinfection
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? CjDi rrre,%i 3
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
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DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES Lj NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operat-or
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine 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
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The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operatr_n
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 dechlorination chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine
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PUMP TANK YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
Al pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non•d,scharge)
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27. Is the pump working? 001hfy, tt4
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28 Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? Cpnritrdl� 5-El
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Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
�30 functional test. PUMP allOlqAUDIBLE & ViSUAL al I
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DISCHARGE ONLY YES 0 NO N
If no proceed to the next section.
A v sual review of the outfall locat;on shalt be executed twice each year (Ina at the time of s3mplrng to ensure no vvis,ble solids or
evidence of
a maact,on.
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
32• Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33 Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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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 N NO
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The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equi--ment is
operating as designed.
38 is the system Rl r IRRIGATION (circle one)? Ir 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 working properly? 'soma+fi
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42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment secticn.
45 Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in tha comment section
46 Is the system compliant? C l)lpt�rt 7
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47 Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
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48 If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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