WQ0015945_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200224

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Mrs. Linda Beard
280 Blackbeard Lane
Rockwell, North Carolina 28138
Dear Mrs. Beard:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 26, 2020
Subject: Surface Irrigation Inspection Report
Permit No. WQ0015945
Facility: Blackbeard Lane
Rowan, N.C.
Enclosed you will find the report for the compliance inspection that was conducted on February 21st,
2020. Your treatment and disposal system appear to be operating well; however, this inspection
revealed a couple of issues to address to remain in compliance with conditions of the permit.
• The septic tank needs to be pumped -out. The MRO is requesting that a copy of the receipt be
submitted to our office via email to indicate the septic tank has been emptied.
• The containment plastic Visqueen around the Leach field/Sand filter leaks when wastewater is
being applied to the system. This will need to be repaired to prevent the wastewater from
ponding on the surface.
This permit is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2023. Please submit the permit renewal application
180 days prior to the expiration date.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, feel free to contact me
by email or phone at 704-235-2198 or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Andrew H. Pitner, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments: February 2020, Compliance Inspection Report.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0015945 Effective: 02/01/18 Expiration: 01/31/23 Owner: James H Beard
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 280 Blackbeard Ln. SFR
County: Rowan 280 Blackbeard Ln
Region: Mooresville
Rockwell NC 281387831
Contact Person: James H Beard Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Mooresville take NC 152E to China Grove turn R onto US 601S and follow --3.2mi turn L, take Old Beatty Ford Rd—13.5mi turn
R, take Emanuel Chrurch Rd—0.25mi turn R onto Blackbeard Lane the facility is on the Right
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/21/2020 Entry Time: 08:30AM
Primary Inspector: Edward Watson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Exit Time: 10:OOAM
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
General
(See attachment summary)
Phone:
Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank
Drip or Irrigation
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Permit: WQ0015945 Owner - Facility: James H Beard
Inspection Date: 02/21/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 21, 2020, MRO staff performed a Compliance Inspection under permit WQ0015945 for Beard Residence
Non -Discharge SFR. The following items were reviewed during the site visit:
- The system was observed to be equipped with an irrigation sensor
- MRO viewed the 1,200-gallon septic tank. The septic tank needs to be pumped out. The permittee will email a copy of
the manifest to MRO indicating the tanked has been pumped -out.
- MRO viewed the 1,000-gallon storage tank.
- The spray irrigation field is as described in the permit.
- Calcium Hypochlorite tablets are being used for disinfection.
- There is a flow meter connected to the spray irrigation system and flow records are being maintained by the permittee.
MRO reviewed the flow records as part of the O&M records review. The flow appears to be accurate and complete.
-The Leach/Sand filter needs to be raked to uncover the spray head so it can be evaluated if the heads are properly
functioning.
A copy of the permit was provided to the permittee.
This permit is not scheduled to be renewed until January 31, 2023.
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Permit: WQ0015945 Owner - Facility: James H Beard
Inspection Date: 02/21/2020 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)?
The system is maintained by the permittee.
Comment: There is a public utility connection near the residence. However, public utilities are not being
made available to the permittee. The permit has been informed that should public utilities
become available they are obligated under this permit to connect to the public utility and abandon
the SFR permitted system.
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):
The permittee is going to contact someone to pump out the septic tank. The permittee has agreed to email a
copy of the manifest indicating the septic tank has been pumped for MRO to keep as part of the file.
The permittee has also been asked to record the septic pumping activity within the O&M spreadsheet.
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Filter is cleaned by
the permittee.
Comment: The MRO observed the leach field operation during the site visit. Snow was covering the leach
field sDraver so not all of the sDravers were able to be observed durina the site visit.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If YES, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.) Mixture of sand
and #57 stone in
layers.
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
The Visqueen containment has worn with time and when the leach field is in operation, wastewater leaks out
of the containment. MRO has requested that the permittee repair the containment Visqueen.
Comment: MRO also suggested that Visqueen repair date information be included in the O&M spreadsheet.
Disinfection Tablets Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0015945 Owner - Facility: James H Beard
Inspection Date: 02/21/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
*** Tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. ***
Reason for Visit: Routine
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: A reiveiw of the chloride tab dispenser was performed during the site visit. The correct chlorine
tabs are be used for the system.
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: 4
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 permittee informed MRO staff that two of the spray heads had recently been replaced.
Spray head operation appeared to be working during the site visit.
There is a small surface water UT approx 150 ft. from the application field. MRO staff made
mention of being careful not to allow runoff from the upgradient spray field to enter the UT.
The residence has a WSW. The WSW is uD-aradient and over 500 ft. from the septic system
and irrigation field.
General Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, explain:
No problems were reported by the permittee.
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.
Only minors repairs need to be made to the system.
Comment: The audio and visual alarms were observed to be properly functioning during the site visit.
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