HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQ0030465_Field Notes_20201103North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Section
NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - WASTEWATER IRRIGATION
General Information
Permittee: Sergio & Norma Salazar
Permit No.: WQ000030465
Issuance Date: 02/17/2017
Other Contact:
Location & Address: 2060 Stewart -Hutchens Rd. Whitsett, NC
Telephone No.: (336) 362-7998
County: Guilford
Expiration Date: 01 /31 /2022
Telephone No.:
Reason for Inspection
® ROUTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ OTHER:
Comments (attach additional pages as necessary)
480 GPD: 1,500 gal ST; ;dual 210 square feet subsurface sand filters; chlorine disinfection; 1,200 gal storage tankk; 700 gal storage/PT w/ 13.5 GPM 0.5hp
0.31 acre drip irrigation area with two 0.155 acre zones, and all assoicated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances.
1.1 upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification shall be submitted from a NC PE certifying facility has bee
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation.
1.2 WSRO notified at least 48hrs in advance of operation of installed facilities such that an in -place inspection can be made.
2.1 subject system maintained and operated so than no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention to ground water or surface water standards.
2.5 Attached O&M Agreement is a condition of this permit.
2.6 Irrigation system shall be connect to a rain or moistrue sensor, which shall indicated when effluent is not appropriate
2.7 CB at P/L
2.10 Setbacks: irrigation: residence/business - 100'; surface water - 50` any well - 100'; P/L - 50'; ROW - 50'
Storage/treatment: wells - 100'; P/L - 50'
3.3 Suitable year-round vegetative cover maintained?
3.4 adequate measure to prevent ponding/runoff?
3.5 irrigation non performed in inclement weather or when ground is in condition to inhibit proper assimulation.
3.6 only efflunet from SFR at 2060 Stewart -Hutchens Rd. Whitsett, NC shall be irrigated
3.8 Public access restricted? Minimum 2-strand fence? Treatment/Storage units secured with locks?
3.9 Residuals generated from treatment facilities herein shall be disposed of properly.
3.10 Diversion/bypassing of effluent is prohibited.
3.11 PT shall have audible visual alarms external to any structure.
3.12 Any excavation into bedrock shall be lined with a 10mm synthetic liner.
3.13 O&M: ST - checked annually and pumped as needed. ST filter checked at same frequency; tablet chlorinator - checked weekly, only wastewater grad
storage pump & alarm system - checked monthly; system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of proper operation of drip lines, system free of leaks,
distribution, soil is assimilating properly, no runoff or objectionable odor.
4.2 non-compliance notification requirements.
5.1 permittee shall conduct adequate inspections to ensure proper O&M.
6.6 Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specs for life of system.
6.10 Shall pay annual permit fee within 30-days of receipt of invoice.
Lot has not been developed as of date of this inspection.
pump; audible/visa
installed in accorc
e tablets approved
vegegative growth
Is a follow-up inspection necessary n Yes ❑ No
Primary Inspector: Justin Henderson
Date of Inspection: 11/3/20
Secondary Inspector:
Entry Time: 12:00 pm Exit Time: 12:20 pm
Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report
Record Keeping
Is current permit available upon request?
Is a copy of the system plans available?
Is estimated flow rate (estimated by # of bedrooms, # of residents, or water meter
readings) less than permitted flow design?
Does Permittee have an inspection log (date & time of monthly system inspection,
observations noted, any maintenance or repairs)?
Are septic tank pumping receipts available?
Date the septic tank was last pumped?
Any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months?
Comments:
Septic Tank
Are tanks properly located?
Does septic tank have a filter?
Is septic tank checked and pumped as needed?
Comments:
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Pump Tank, Pumps, Controls, & Alarms
Are all pumps present and operational? Yes
Are the floats and controls operable? Yes
Are alarms (audible and visible) present and operational? Yes
Are alarms properly located (where it can be seen & heard)? ❑ Yes
If required, is a rain sensor present and operational? ❑ Yes
Comments:
Treatment
Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below.
Yes
Yes
Free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ Yes
No NA NE
No NA NE
No NA ❑ NE
No NA NE
No NA NE
No
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No
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What type of treatment unit is being used (i.e., sand filter, peat filter, advantex, etc.)?
Does this treatment unit require an operator? If so, note who below. Yes
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No
NA
NE
NE
NE
NE
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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?
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?
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?
Are any wells located nearby?
If so, how close? (check one) ❑ Inside the CB ❑ Withi
Are wells at least 100' from the septic tank?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Comments:
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Yes
No
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No
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NE
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No NA NE
No NA NE
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['Yes ❑No ❑NA ❑NE
n 250' of the CB ❑ Greater than 250' from the CB
Yes
Yes
No
No
NA ❑ NE
NA ❑ NE
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Additional Comments and/or Sketch
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