WQ0039997_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200128

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
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Alexander Constantine
7816 Walnut Grove Church Road
Hurdle Mills, NC 27541-8866
Dear Alexander Constantine,
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Environmental Quality
January 28, 2020
Subject: Permit No. WQ0039997
7816 Walnut Grove Road SFR
Surface Irrigation Wastewater Treatment
and Disposal System
Orange County
On January 9, 2020 staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional
Operations Section (WQROS), inspected the subject single-family residence surface irrigation
wastewater treatment and disposal system. The purpose of the visit was to complete a start-up
inspection.
On the day of the inspection all single family residence wastewater treatment and application
equipment appeared to be well maintained. This is a new system, the septic tank appeared to be
installed as designed as well as all other components of the system. The system was operated by
hand and appeared to be operating properly. The spray field was in good condition all heads were
operating as designed. The set back from the well was verified during a previous visit on
November 21, 2019. All system components appear to have been installed as designed.
For your convenience and information, I have enclosed a copy of the Operation and Maintenance
Agreement that was submitted as part of your application, please review it.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] or jane.bernard «.ncdcringov.
Sincerely,
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Jane R. Bernard
Environmental Specialist, Division of
Water Resources, Water Quality
Regional Operations Section
Attachments: Inspection Reports
Operation and Maintenance Agreement
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division or Water Resources
DWR 15A NCAC 02T .0600 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WASTENV'ATER IRRIGATION SYSTEiVIS
OPERATION AND XlAINTEI A.riCE AGREEMENT
Div slon of Water Resources FOR14I: SFRWVVIS O&H 08-13
Permit No. _ W q 00/ 31 � --
County: Orange ---
Property ownertst as ul,N�µ,...b _-.. deed: Alexander Constantine & Marissa Canal
Mailing address: 519 High Ridge Drive, Durham, NC 27707
Facility address: Pin# 9879-354085, Walnut Grove CHurch Read, Hurdle Mills, NC 27641
Irrigation Method: XQ SPRAY ❑ DRIP
I / We agree to operate and maintain the single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation system as follows'
1. The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and irrigation
system including, but not limited to, the following items -
a. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out as needed.
b. The septic tank effluent filter shall be checked and cleaned annually.
c. Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be
removed manually.
d. ❑ The tablet chlorinator shall be checked weekly. NVrastewater grade tablets (calcium hyWchlorite) shall be
added as needed to provide proper chlorination (pool chlorine tablets shall not be used), OR
0 The ultraviolet disinfection unit shall be checked weekly. The lamp(s) and quartz sleeve(s) shall be
cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.
e. All pump and alarm systems shall be inspected monthly.
E The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure that the system is free of leaks, that all irrigation
equipment is operating as designed, that vegetative growth does not interfere with the system inspection or
operation, that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no visible runoff or ponding, and
that no objectionable odors are being generated.
2. Failure to pay the annual fee shall be cause for the Division to revoke the permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3).
3. The Permittee's failure to properly operate this system is subject to a penalty up to $25,000 per day.
4. Failure to meet the permit conditions or violation of the State's surface water or groundwater regulations may void
the permit.
All owners appearing on the legally recorded ronert% deed shall sitIn this Operation & 1laintenance Agreement
I / We understand the above requirements anti agree t;, these ttnns is 1wirt of the issued permit.
Owner Signature:' �, �i(,7., J. r (�
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Owner Signature:
Date:
FORM. SFRIVIVIS O&1vi 08-13 Page 1 of 1

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: W00039997 Effective: 0701911E Expiration: 06+3i),+23 Owner: Alexander P Constantine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Parcel No. 9879354085 Walnut Grove Church Rd. S
County: Orange Walnut Grove Church Rd
Region: Raleigh
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
Contact Person: Alexander P Constantne Tithe: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s);
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Certification: Phan*:
Inspection Dale: 01/09/2020 Entry Time: 10 OOAM Exit Time: 11 OOAM
Primary Inspector: Jane Bernard� Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(sy
Reason for Inspection_ Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status; Comptant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions E Permit Status Septic Tank
Disinfectio*r tJV 0 Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation
General
(Set; attachment summary)
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permit: W00039997 Owner - Facility: Alexander P Constantine
Inspection Date: 01109J2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit Routine
Inspection Summary:
On the day of the inspection all single family residence wastewater treatment and application equipment appeared to be well
maintained. This is a new system, the septic tank appeared to be installed as designed as well as all other components of
the system. The system was operated by hand and appeared to be operating property. The spray field was in good
condition all heads were operating as designed. The set back from the well was verifed during a previous visit on November
21, 2019. All system components appear to have been installed as designed.
For your convenience and information, I have enclosed a copy of the Operation and Maintenance Agreement that was
submitted as part of your application.
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permit: W00039997 Owner - Facility:AtexanderpConstantine
Inspection Date: 01/09/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Vlsit: Routine
Permit Status
Yes No NA NE
# Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 0 ❑ ❑
# If not, does the resident rent from the Permiltee? ❑ IJ ■ ❑
Change or 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)?
AWT
Comment: Address change is needed
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?
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# Does the permitteelresident know where the septic tank is located?
Has the septic tank been pumped in the fast 5 years?
If YES, describe if known and proof (include dale pumped)
New system
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Effluent Filler
Comment: New System
Disinfection UV
Yes No NA NE
UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned+replaced as needed to ensure
proper disinfection.
Is UV working? .
Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? E
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# Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge} Contractor-AwT
Comment: New System
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: This visit
Comment:
DriR or Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
"' Irrigation syselm shall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating
as designed. "'
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Permit: W00039997 Owner - Facility: Atexande- P Gonstanune
Inspection Dale: 01109/2020 Inspection Type, Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION): Irrigation
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: 4
Are buffers and setbacks adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site tree of ponding and runoff? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
General
Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
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If YES. explain,
Does the system match the permit description?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If NO, explain
Is the system compliant?
0000
Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible)
0000
If system is failing. describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks
Comment- Not Failing
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Inspection Date: I — ct - a0 an Start Time- r n �" Find Timp• r r o-aa
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The Permittee is responsible For the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
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2. If not does the resident rent from the Permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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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? —A Wes- _ S -k ac r o ,!
SEPTIC TANK 1 S Oa The septic tank and filters shou'd be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? vV-Lu cEr-+e..a +
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9. If yes to 98 date, if known If proof. describe
10. Does the septic tank have a 16ZUENT FILTER r SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By who?
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES 0 NO ❑
If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed
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manually.
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12. Is system something other than a sand filter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex? etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the filter is?
15. If above ground does the filter require maintenance?
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It mamtenace is required explain in the comment section
DISINFECTION ! UV YES 0 NO ❑
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 disinfection.
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
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DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES ❑ NO ❑
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?(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
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?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorinat'on chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine
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Apply
Investigate
PUMP TANK 3tjetC� YES ❑ NO ❑
If no proceed to the next section.
Alt pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge,
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27. Is the pump working? �9 cJ,7 rsti �azI,r q Lj r-,,
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28. Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational?
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29. Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test?
DISCHARGE ONLY YES ❑ NO ❑
If no proceed
to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice ea vh year (rune at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids
or evidence of a malfunction.
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why.
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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?
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
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DRIP or SPRAY H ,,u-;, t, U YES ❑ NO ❑
If no proceed to the next section.
The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as
designed.
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38. is the system DRIP o (circle one)? If irrigation number
of sprinkler
heads.
39. Are the buffers adequate? )5, 5a0 o't..L4- 0,3,; --c 1'
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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?
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42. Is there a two wire fence?
GENERAL
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section
45. Does the system match the permit description? if no explain in the czmment section
46. Is the system compliant?
47. Is the system failing? If yes. take pictures if possible
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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