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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0030259_BIMS Report_20190927Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0030259 Effective: 10/05/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 owner: Michael P Elmore SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 11111 Huggins Run Rd. SFR County: Cabarrus 11111 Huggins Run Rd Region: Mooresville Harrisburg NC 28075 Contact Person: Michael P Elmore Title: Phone Directions to Facility: S on Huggins Run Rd fr NC49 to 2.6 mi fr Rocky R to Lt on Drawbridge Rd. to 0.2 mi to end of rd. Property is on rt. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/25/2019 EntryTime: 01:15PM Exit Time: 02:30PM Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Phone: 704-663-1699 Secondary Inspector(s): Edward Watson Phone : 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 Permit Status Septic Tank Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection UV Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation General (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/25/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Elmore: Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on September 25th, 2019. The MRO would like to thank your AQWA technicians (Chad and Jeff) for their time during the site visit. The treatment and irrigation systems appeared to be operating adequately at the time of inspection. Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance: * The permit requires connection to a municipal system should access become available in your area; otherwise, a renewal application is due 6 months prior to the expiration date of September 30th, 2020. For future reference a renewal form may be located at the NCDEQ website below. http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/non-discharge-permitting-unit/ application. Scroll to the "Single -Family Residence System" form SFRWWIS-R — 09-18. * The application field needs typical maintenance for underbrush, downed trees and wire fence repair (side facing the house) Only one typical dripline repair was needed and corrected by your contractors at the time of inspection. The MRO is aware that wooded application sites require consistent maintenance of driplines, underbrush and fencing. * Per the previous inspection report, you were to maintain documentation of the required owner weekly UV and monthly system/field inspections. Please email a copy (or photo) of your most recent page of entries to my address below. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, I may be reached by phone (704-235-2184) or email (maria.schutte@ncdenr.gov) with questions. Page 2 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/25/2019 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)? AQWA Comment: MRO was notified of AQWA planned visit last week and met technicians, but did not request owner presence. Septic Tank *`* 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): AQWA techs assessed levels via sludge judge are adequate and AQWA does not recommend pumping at this time. In main septic tank scum layer was at 2" and sludge thickness at 12". All remaining tank sludge layers were much less. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: Maintenance contract is for two visits per year (approx. every 6 months), unless an alarm response indicates required repair. Sand Filter/Treatment Pods *** 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: No is the appropriate response. AQWA staff checked and washed all filters during the site visit. Comment: NA Disinfection UV *** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.* Is UV working? Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Cleaned by AQWA techs during this visit. Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Textile ■❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ Page 3 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/25/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Owner Comment: AQWA staff cleaned/replaced UV bulbs while onsite. Owner is requested to email copy of weekly/monthly checks. System is connected to telemetry and call when system indicates an issue. 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Last functional test: By AQWA at this site visit. Comment: Permittee presence was not request at this inspection, but per previous conversations the permittee is familiar with the system (Is also a plumber by trade). Per AQWA tech, the high water alarm is on a 24hr delay to allow for unusual (extra company/party, etc.) one day flow to self correct. 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): Drip # If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: NA - 3 irrigation zones 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: The standard two -strand wire fence is in place. There is only 1 wire on the side nearest the home. The forested application area needs routine manitenance for underbrush (poison ivy), downed trees and repair of the wire fence facing the home (brush/tree across wire). Only one dripline repair in zone 2 was needed and completed by AQWA technicians during this site visit. General Yes No NA NE # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ If YES, explain: No is the appropriate response. There were no apparent sewage problems at the time of inspection. Does the system match the permit description? ❑ ❑ ❑ If NO, explain: NA Is the system compliant? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible) ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 5 Permit: WQ0030259 Owner - Facility: Michael P Elmore Inspection Date: 09/25/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks. No is the appropriate response. The system does not appear to be failing. Comment: NA Page 5 of 5