WQ0005440_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210210

ROY COOPER
Governer
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secret Iry
S. DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
February 10, 2021
Timothy Joel Parker
3520 Laws Store Road
Hurdle IVlills, NC 27541
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005440
3520 Laws Store Road SFR
Surface Irrigation Wastewater
Treatment and Disposal System
Orange County
Dear Mr. Parker,
On February. 1, 2021, 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 disposal system. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a
compliance inspection.
On the day of the inspection all single family residence wastewater treatment facility appeared to
be working. Alarm was checked by hand; the lids were not removed. The chlorinator was
completely full with tablets that had absorbed moisture and were expanded, prohibiting the
proper operation of the chlorinator. As a result of the recent rainfalls and snow, the path to the
spray field was impassable. My recommendations are as follows;
1. Clean out the chlorinator tubes with water and place 2-3 fresh tablets on a weekly basis as
required by permit. The number of tablets used in a week will vary. Your permit does
require weekly inspections, during this inspection add only what is needed.
Permit Condition 111. Operation and Maintenance Requirements. section 12., which
states "the Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire
treatment and disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked weekly.. Wastewater grade chlorine tablets
(calcium hypochlorite) shall be added as needed to provide proper chlorination. Pool
chlorine tablets shall not be used.
The irrigation field was not assessable as a result of excessive rainfalls and snow. The
Permittee needs to ensure access to the spray fields is accessible at all times.
Permit Condition III. Operation and Maintenance Requirements, section 12., which
states "the Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire
treatment and disposal system including, but not limited to, the following items:
d. The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of
the spray heads, that the system is free of leaks, that the vegetative growth allows a
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Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive 1 Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
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Permit: W00005440 Owner - Facility:Timothy Joel Parker
Inspection Date: 02i0112021 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
•"` All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (N,3n-discharge)
Is the pump working?
Is the audible and Visual h'gh water alarm operat;onal?
# 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 ty ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating
as designed.--
# Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION):
r 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 m nimum two wire fence surround'ng the entire irr;gaiion area?
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Permit: WO0005440 Owner - Facility: Timothy Joel Parker
Inspection Date: 02!OiI2021 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: No contracts
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)
Inoice dated 11/19/20 lvey's Septic
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment:
Sand FilterlTreatment 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 - Feat, Textile or brand name - Ad ranter, etc.)
# Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
If ma ntenace is required, explain:
Comment: No maintenance required
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Disinfection Tablets Yes No NA NE
▪ 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? 0000
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Comment: Chlorinaor is full of saturated tablets. Please remove and clean. Place no more than 2 or three
tablets in each chlornator
Pump Tank
Yes No NA NE
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Permit. W00005440 Owner - Facility:Timothy J. el Parker
Inspection Date: 02 01f2021 Inspection Type : Comp iance Eva!uatie }
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
1. Clean out the chlorinator tubes with water and place 2-3 fresh tablets on a weekly basis as required by permit. The
number of tablets used in a week will vary. Your permit does require weekly inspections, during this inspection add only
what is needed.
Permit Condit on 111. Operation and Maintenance Requirements, section 12., which states "the Permittee is responsible for
the operation and maintenance of the entire treatment and d.sposal system includ ng, but not limited to, the following items:
b. The tablet chlorinator shall be checked weekly. Wastewater grade chlorine tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be
added as needed to provide proper chlorination. Pool chlorine tablets shall not be used.
2. The irrigation field was not assessable as a result of exwessive rainfalls and snow. The Permittee needs to ensure
access to the spray fields is access'ble at all times.
Permit Condit on 111. Operation and Maintenance Requirements, section 12., which states "the Permittee is responsible for
the operation and maintenance of the ent re treatment and d'sposal system including but not limited to, the following items.
d. The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain of the proper operation of the spray heads, that the system is
free of leaks, that the vegetative growth allows a
proper spray pattern, that the sod is ass.milating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are be:ng generated.
The easement from the treatment facility to the irrigation field should be evaluated for jurisdictional wetlands prior to any
further disturbance or improvements. Please contact the US Army Corp of Eng;neers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at
(919)-554-4884.
Please complete the above items within 90 days of receipt of this letter. Contact this office when access can be obtained
so that a complete inspection can be conducted.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: W00005440 Effective: 05/22115 Expiration: 04 30:20 Owner : Timothy Joel Parker
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 3520 Laws Store Rd. SFR
County: Orange 3520 Laws Store Rd
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Timothy Joel Parker
Hurdle Mills NC 27541
Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy. 70 W to 1-85 S. Exit at Guess Rd, go RT for 12 m les, turn LT on Laves Store Rd, go 1.2 rules to 3520 on the RT
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits;
inspection Date: 02/01/2021
Primary Inspector: Jane Bernard
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 11 .00AM Exit Time: 12 30PM
Phone: [phone]
Vanessa E Manuel
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluat on
Permit Inspection Type: Si vie-Ea'rily Res dance Wastvrlater Irrigat Tr'
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
IZI Miscellaneous Questions
Ia Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
I Drip or Irrigation
(See attachment summary)
® Permit Status
111 Dsinfection Tablets
0 SETA Tank
Pump Tank
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proper spray pattern, that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with
no surface runoff, and that no objectionable odors are being generated.
The easement from the treatment facility to the irrigation field should be evaluated for
jurisdictional wetlands prior to any further disturbance or improvements. Please contact the US
Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4884.
Please complete the above items within 90 days of receipt of this letter. Contact this office when
access can be obtained so that a complete inspection can be conducted.
If you have any questions please contact me at [phone] or iane.bernardri..ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
9cify,..„
Jane Bernard, Environmental Specialist
DWR, WQROS
Attachment: Inspection Report