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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0015274_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191021ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER interim Director Nancy R Brown Revocable Trust 2882 Marthas Chapel Rd Apex NC 27523-5745 Dear Ms. Brown, NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 21, 2019 Subject: Permit No. WQ0015274 2882 Marthas Chapel Rd SFR Wastewater Irrigation System Chatham County On February 25, 2019, Joan Schneier of the NC Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Regional Operations Section conducted an unannounced visit to follow up on an issue raised by the August 7, 2018 inspection. At that time the two westernmost heads were jetting but not rotating. The inspection letter was sent in late December and you informed us by email on January 16, 2019 that all three spray heads had been replaced. In February, the western and center spray heads were jetting and rotating well. The eastern head was jetting but rotating slowly. However, the system was not run long due to a low tank level. Also, please see the attached inspection report. The permit calls for monthly checks by the owner. Please check the field periodically when the system is spraying and be sure the heads are still jetting and rotating. If not, the spray nozzle may need to be unclogged. It is also recommended to blow out the pipe by running the system for a short time with the head off, and then replacing the head. Water may have to be added to keep the tank level high enough to prevent the pump from overheating, since it is water cooled. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email atjoan.schneier@ncdenr.gov or at (919) 791-4234. Sincerely, Joan Schneier Environmental Specialist Attachment: Inspection check list cc: Raleigh Regional Office, WQROS Files (with check list) Central Files Permit File (minus attachment) by Laserfiche North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources I Raleigh Reg onal OM 3800 Barrett Drive 11628 Mail Service Center j Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628 QIQ 7Q1 amn F60owup Inspection Date: Qd )a5 )a o 14 Start Time: 0a-.a0 P14 Fnd Time: 0)'f3io P 111 SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST �rsrzoi5 Permittee: brown Aev Permit: kl/600 66A7Y Address: SS Jb ai 1 sa `374312-mail- ry� qgi g Phone: 9I( 9) 3$7 - Cell Phone: Q j - 7D(o County: C The Permittoo Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate 1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ❑ ❑ 2 ❑ 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ ❑ 1z ❑ 4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ [2 ❑ 5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor? SEPTIC TANK 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? 1:1 El ❑ 8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 whom? SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO Lj It no proceed to the next section. Accessible sand filler 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.) 14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ 15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑ it maintenance is requirea explain in the comment section. DISINFECTION 1 UV YES Lj NO W 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 16. Is UV working? ❑ ❑ 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES S NO 0 If no proceed to the next section. The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(lf none, mark No) ❑ ❑ ❑ N 20, Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ ❑ 21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ ❑ 22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ❑ ❑ ❑ DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES U NO If no proceed to the next section. The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation 23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? ❑ ❑ ❑ 25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. 0 ❑ 13 ❑ Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigato PUMP TANK YES NO If no proceed to the next section. All pump and alarm sytems shell be inspected monthly. (non -discharge) ❑ ❑ ❑ 27. Is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑ 2 28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? El ❑ ❑ 29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 30. Last functional test: PUMP 01h[T)Uft AUDIBLE & VISUAL I-ab Ig DISCHARGE ONLY YES U NO if no proceed to the next section. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall Is located? El ❑ ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? ❑ ❑ 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible? � 34. Is outlet discharging? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? 36. Any Lab Results available? 37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ DRIP or SPRAY YES N NO If no proceed to the next section. The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system Is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed. 38. Is the system DRIP or ORI A circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads. 3 39. Are the buffers adequate? Coo "fk I ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? 41. Does the application equipment appear to be working mm'e1� a ❑ ❑ ❑ properly? 42. Is there a' minimum two wire fence surrounding entire Irrigation area? ❑ ❑ ❑ GENERAL 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? COMW& 3 ❑ [9 ❑ ❑l 44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain In the comment secV on. ❑ ❑ y" 45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in (lie comment section 5D ❑ ❑ ❑ ZI ❑ ❑ ❑ 46. Is the system compliant? ❑ M ❑ 47. Is the system- failing? If yes, take pictures If possible. ❑ ❑ 10 ❑ 48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? NOD Sent #: NOV Sent #: - Comments: Photos Taken? YES Ej NO i - A baffe- i—Two heods wotkidf P -7nl roj slow qse v c , fiLf W0�44 "pe-ralwl baA Nr 611116dW INSPECTOR: VOA Sc%If,dir SIGNATURE.