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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0013205_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191202ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Mr. Jarrett Albright 641 Hoy Long Rd. Winston Salem, NC 27107 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality December 2, 2019 Subject: Notice of Deficiency — (NOD-2019-PC-0250) Albright Single Family Residence - Wastewater Irrigation System Permit No. WQ0013205 Davidson County Dear Mr. Albright: On November 26, 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 inspection reflects non-compliance with the subject permit. The following deficiencies require your attention: 1) The visible high-water alarm located adjacent to the effluent pump tank was inoperable. Permit Condition III. (11.) states pump tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure. 2) Failure to maintain an adequate supply of chlorine tablets in the chlorinator to ensure continuous and proper disinfection. Permit Condition III. (13.) (b.) states the permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including: to inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly. Add wastewater grade chlorine tablets (e.g. calcium hypochlorite) as needed. Mr. Albright was able to locate two wastewater grade chlorine tablets while this inspection was ongoing and placed one tablet in each chlorinator tube. Mr. Albright will need to obtain wastewater grade chlorine tablets as soon as possible as the two tablets inserted during this inspection were the last two in the tablet container. 3) A leak was observed in the effluent pump piping located in the effluent pump tank when the pump was manually activated. The leak is likely impacting the pressure delivered to the spray heads and warrants being repaired. The effluent pump would not activate "on demand" when the "pump on" float was triggered. The volume of wastewater observed in the effluent storage tank, at the time of this inspection, should have caused the effluent pump to activate, however during this inspection, pump activation was only achieved by selecting the manual operation 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 mode in the control panel. Permit Condition III. (13.) (c.) states the permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including: to inspect all storage tanks, pump, and alarms monthly. 4) The three lowest elevation spray heads were clogged thus preventing a proper spray pattern. The two highest elevation spray heads never pressurized to produce a spray pattern. The deficiency described in 43 above may be contributing to the impeded spray patterns observed in five of the six total spray heads. Permit Condition III. (13.) (d.) states the permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including: to inspect the spray irrigation system monthly to verify proper operation of the spray heads; that there are no leaks; that the vegetative growth does not obstruct the spray heads; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. Our office appreciates your prompt attention to the above listed deficiencies. A follow-up inspection to evaluate the corrective actions implemented in response to this Notice is planned to be conducted within the next 120-days. If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me or Justin Henderson at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, EL DocuSigned by: OB, -T SMdCr 145B49E2 5C94EA... Lon Sni er, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Division of Water Resources, NC DENR cc: Laserfiche Copies (Electronic files) Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0013205 Effective: 09/10/19 Expiration: 07/31/25 Owner : Jarrett R Albright SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 641 Hoy Long Rd. SFR County: Davidson 641 Hoy Long Rd Region: Winston-Salem Winston Salem NC 27107 Contact Person: Jarrett R Albright Title: Phone Directions to Facility: From Winston-Salem go south on NC Hwy. 109 to Old Greensboro Road and turn RT, then turn RT on Clodfelter Road, then turn RT on Hoy Long Road, continue to 641 on left. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/26/2019 Entry Time: 09:45AM Primary Inspector: Justin L Henderson Secondary Inspector(s): Exit Time: 12:OOPM 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: WQ0013205 Owner - Facility: Jarrett R Albright Inspection Date: 11/26/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Dear Mr. Albright: On November 26, 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 inspection reflects non-compliance with the subject permit. The following deficiencies require your attention: 1) The visible high-water alarm located adjacent to the effluent pump tank was inoperable. Permit Condition III. (11.) states pump tanks shall have audible and visual alarms external to any structure. 2) Failure to maintain an adequate supply of chlorine tablets in the chlorinator to ensure continuous and proper disinfection. Permit Condition III. (13.) (b.) states the permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including: to inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly. Add wastewater grade chlorine tablets (e.g. calcium hypochlorite) as needed. Mr. Albright was able to locate two wastewater grade chlorine tablets while this inspection was ongoing and placed one tablet in each chlorinator tube. Mr. Albright will need to obtain wastewater grade chlorine tablets as soon as possible as the two tablets inserted during this inspection were the last two in the tablet container. 3) A leak was observed in the effluent pump piping located in the effluent pump tank when the pump was manually activated. The leak is likely impacting the pressure delivered to the spray heads and warrants being repaired. The effluent pump would not activate "on demand" when the "pump on" float was triggered. The volume of wastewater observed in the effluent storage tank, at the time of this inspection, should have caused the effluent pump to activate, however during this inspection, pump activation was only achieved by selecting the manual operation mode in the control panel. Permit Condition III. (13.) (c.) states the permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including: to inspect all storage tanks, pump, and alarms monthly. 4) The three lowest elevation spray heads were clogged thus preventing a proper spray pattern. The two highest elevation spray heads never pressurized to produce a spray pattern. The deficiency described in #3 above may be contributing to the impeded spray patterns observed in five of the six total spray heads. Permit Condition III. (13.) (d.) states the permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and irrigation system including: to inspect the spray irrigation system monthly to verify proper operation of the spray heads; that there are no leaks; that the vegetative growth does not obstruct the spray heads; that the irrigated wastewater is not ponding in or running off the designated irrigation area; and that there are no objectionable odors. Our office appreciates your prompt attention to the above listed deficiencies. A follow-up inspection to evaluate the corrective actions implemented in response to this Notice is planned to be conducted within the next 120-days. If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me or Justin Henderson at (336) 776-9800. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0013205 Owner - Facility: Jarrett R Albright Inspection Date: 11/26/2019 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): Septic tank last pumped in 2017. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? 2017 Comment: 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ If maintenace is required, explain: 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: There were no tablets observed in chlorinator at time of this inspection. Permittee was able to locate his last two wastewater grade chlorine tablets and place one in each tube of chlorinator prior to the conclusion of this inspection. Will need to obtain more wastewater grade chlorine tablets ASAP to maintain proper disinfection. Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0013205 Owner - Facility: Jarrett R Albright Inspection Date: 11/26/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Pump Tank Yes No NA NE *** 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Last functional test: During this inspection. Comment: Visible high water alarm was inoperable and in need of repair at time of this inspection. Unable to activate pump utlizing pump on float during this inspeciton. Was able to activate pump when selecting manual operation mode in control panel. Permittee needs to investigate why pump on float failed to activate pump or plan to operate system manually going forward. Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE *** 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): Irrigation # If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: 6 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The three lowest elevation spray patterns were in need of maintenance as the spray pattern was not uniform. The two highest elevation spray heads would not pressurize when pump was activated. This may be due to a leak in the pump piping within the pump vault preventing the system from reaching proper pressures. General Yes No NA NE # 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: 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: System was non -compliant with permit requirements. Page 4 of 4 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Quality Section Naby��-�(✓�6Z5-6 NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - WASTEWATER IRRIGATION General Information Permittee: _�o,rre.A-�- PermitNo.: W00013705- Issuance Date: 9 110 Other Contact: Location & Address: 6 Lk Pn,t (n,.c Telephone No.: County: Expiration Date: a I Telephone No.: ',2�36 q] i -ZZi1 Reason for Inspection EDZ6UTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ OTHER: Comments (attach additional pages as necessary) N 1K) G F I2ur GNl ST �IZo%tZ �rl'mcs�i tJ %jv 4Vk4cz ,r '-'ef "e:� 6 ,ZZCnC1e 5r'xF )rn n pSto 1 r�rg4 Z19 %Q"bC'c`Fs o rest fr'e s r-loo; Tacit -too, 1 hce ( -1cv\j ?lI, -Isz)' i2ow- tocl`/� wctt -'Wl su rer s-o' 3,3 vtVA_,Vv,4_ Cov4 c fvv,\h-Awy`ok o ✓ aJld,ab ev"r\ dl3}n�bt, (nr ) 3,y ?reva+ per&frr kw"�-A -3,5 No try %r-C (et gNt wQei cs- �, sr- `� rotit6;-V- ptlbtc. cicceeS 3u #-reak N4-�etlik,�s J4�r�,t,ay2. 3,It t�T 5�11.auo c.clr?ia�1��v�svr.-� 0.Qost�s ex'le_r�.Q � �S�cvc�r�- �bi 3 p �- m �'� �ys�Fe�• �T-c.r,�v� � Cl,lo�t•�bur-la�kl't� i' pay-psI 49rrhS - mar��lt� � spt� Leo'- raQ� OF -.o v& -� Is a follow-up inspection necessary El Yes El No Primary Inspector: . �yer// L► Q Sew' Secondary Inspector: Date of Inspection: III b Entry Time: Exit Time: Z : G G C,\" Ay Ct)n,FQr�i1' Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Record Keeping ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Is current permit available upon request? Is a copy of the system plans available? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Is estimated flow rate (estimated by # of bedrooms, # of residents, or water meter ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE readings) less than permitted flow design? Does Permittee have an inspection log (date & time of monthly system inspection, ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE observations noted, any maintenance or repairs)? Are septic tank pumping receipts available? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Date the septic tank was last pumped? Any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Comments: Septic Tank/Pump Tank /es Are tanks properly located? ❑ ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Does septic tank have a filter? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Is septic tank checked and pumped as needed? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Comments: Pumas. Controls. & Alarms Are all pumps present and operational? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Are the floats and controls operable? `,,,,``lc �)'�J- ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE a alo.rrn Very Are alarms (audible and visible) presenid operational? El Yes [To ❑ NA El NE ` %51'�1It alC,tM 1'n Ma rSre R-. VC Are alarms properly located (i.e., where it can be seen & heard)? Qxes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Is a rain sensor present and operational? ❑ Yes E o ❑ NA ❑ NE Comments: Iq6 ,ro^ 5cn:w FrPs; N�_ Treatment Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below Free of bypass lines or structures? What type of treatment unit is being used (i.e., sand filter, peat filter, advantex, etc.)? J a.^d W) � f Does this treatment unit require an operator? If so, note who below. ❑ Yes El No L�J�H Page 2 of 4 es ❑ No [I NA El NE ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE es ❑ No El NA ❑ NE ❑ NE 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 tablets are used, are tablets present in cylinder(s), proper size and type? Wo - C'kAeks l� 5c.:.Y 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? jo('tS — Are application rates adhered to? Site adequate, no evidence of runoff, ponding, or limiting slopes? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Are spray heads operational? / How many spray heads are present? V Are any wells located nearby? es El No ❑ NA ❑ NE es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ N ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA NE ❑ NE es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ Yes Io ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ Yes ❑ No EWA' ❑ NE ❑ Yes ❑ No [�A ❑ NE es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE D1 es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE �❑ No El NA El NE Vs es ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE If so, how close? (check one) ❑ Inside the CB ❑ Within 250' of the CB ❑ Greater than 250' from the CB Are wells at least 100' from the septic tank? S�Kes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Comments: Page 3 of 4 Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report '_ -f"r- Page 4 of 4 i��r�c� ve« �� /�St � Icy 3�'•�� pWo� 3 (at -If evw"V"k C\AO W t)�--� Ur t'-C&CYvt 1 �1 �r(nl� Q� 4� c n J 6"s -were (ivn—�s`y�erA,re �r(" ," r r'Q t v \13 t 13� � a rye -1 1 GUId' �.C,bva- r�� (,C, rr I