WQ0001588_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20201112

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Mr. Fredrick Hancock
3043 N NC Hwy 62
Burlington, NC 27217
SUBJECT:
Dear Mr. Hancock:
NORTH CAROL.INA
Environmental Quality
November 12, 2020
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hancock Single Family Residence — Wastewater Irrigation System
Permit No. WQ0001588
Alamance County
On November 10, 2020, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources Winston-
Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed an announced routine compliance inspection of the
subject wastewater irrigation system. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff
persons Justin Henderson and Alex Lowe. Review of the subject wastewater irrigation system
reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0001588.
Please be aware in accordance with Permit Condition I. (1), a permit renewal shall be requested
no later than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the subject permit, which will occur on
July 31, 2021. Also, please remember per Permit Condition V. (2) that an inspection log for the
wastewater system shall be maintained. This log shall include, at a minimum, the date and time
of inspection, observations made, any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. This
log shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. Residual removal events are considered
as part of system maintenance, and as such recordation of these events shall be maintained as
part of the subject inspection log.
Please refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report form for additional observations and
comments. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Justin Henderson or
me at the letterhead address or [phone], or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Lon Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ — WSRO
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0001588 Effective: 08/19/16 Expiration: 07/31/21 Owner : Fredrick I Hancock
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 3043 N. NC 62 SFR
County: Alamance 3043 N NC 62
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Fredrick I Hancock
Burlington NC 27217
Title: Owner Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From Winston Salem take I-40E to exit 143, turn L onto NC 62N and follow through Burlington—7.4mi, the driveway for 3043 N NC
Hwy 62 is on the Rt
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Entry Time 10:30AM
Exit Time: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Justin L Henderson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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
▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
▪ Drip or Irrigation
(See attachment summary)
▪ Permit Status
▪ Disinfection Tablets
▪ General
▪ Septic Tank
▪ Pump Tank
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Permit: WQ0001588 Owner - Facility: Fredrick I Hancock
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This inspeciton reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0001588.
Please be aware of the following:
1) Residual removal records shall be maintained as part of the inspection log required by P.C. V. (2).
2) Permit renewal shall be requested 6 months prior the the expiration date of 7/31/21.
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Permit: WQ0001588 Owner - Facility: Fredrick I Hancock
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Permit Status
# 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
*** 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):
Please retain residual removal records as part of inspeciton log required by Permit Condition V (2).
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment: Septic tank was subsurface.
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:
Comment:
Disinfection Tablets
*** 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.)
Comment:
Pump Tank
*** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) ***
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Permit: WQ0001588 Owner - Facility: Fredrick I Hancock
Inspection Date: 11/10/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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:
Comment:
Drip or Irrigation
*** 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):
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:
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:
General
# 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:
Yes No NA NE
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