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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0018635_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210316ROY COOPER Governor DIONNE DELLI-GATTI Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Martin B. Foil, III via Email Hinds' Feet Farm Post Office Box 2842 Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 Dear Mr. Foil: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality March 16, 2021 Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection Wastewater Surface Irrigation System Permit #WQ0018635 Facility: 14625 Black Farms Rd. SFR Mecklenburg County Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on March 3ra 2021. The MRO would like to thank you and Ms. Marsha Phillips for your time during the site visit. Per our previous phone and email communication, the facility connected to Mecklenburg County Sanitary Sewer in November of 2016. I received your proposed lagoon closure plan by email on October 18th, 2017, and confirmed during this site visit your interest in proceeding with lagoon closure and permit rescission. The treatment system is dismantled and the tank partially backfilled with some stone and brick. It is recommended that appropriate, clean soil be used for remaining tank backfill; And, lids be secured in -place. The pond soil liner is to be sampled once remaining wastewater and residuals are removed. Lagoon contents shall be disposed in a manner consistent with program requirements. MRO staff recommended researching septic tank and environmental waste management companies for assistance, as we are unable to provide specific recommendations. Upon receipt of an acceptable soils report, the lagoon walls will be collapsed and area regraded. The irrigation system was never installed, thus the spray field(s) was never utilized. Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance: • You will need to maintain the permit and annual fees until the lagoon is properly closed. The MRO is recommending a timeline be established for implementation of your closure plan. Upon completion, you may email your request for rescission to: Nathaniel.Thornburq(c�ncdenr.gov. • The berm of the lagoon is overgrown with woody vegetation, should your closure plan be delayed, the berm will need to be maintained in accordance with permit conditions. NcaT;caaouNn Department M Environmental Wally North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699 The existing permit is due to expire on August 31st, 2020, and is currently in renewal process with our Non -Discharge permitting staff in Raleigh. You may contact Poorva.Mokashi@ncdenr.gov with specific questions related to your renewal. Contact Maria.Schuttencdenr.gov prior to your lagoon liner, soils sampling event, to coordinate schedules to view sample collection. Ms. Schutte may also be reached at 704-560- 0480 with any questions. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: F161FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment: WQ0018635 Inspection Report CC: Daniel Ortiz, Mecklenburg County Environmental Health (Email) NORTH CAROLINAD oew,m,am of EmimnmenMi a�r� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality j Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0018635 Effective: 09/01/15 Expiration: 08/31/20 Owner : Hinds' Feet Farm Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 14625 Black Farms Rd. SFR County: Mecklenburg 14625 Black Farms Rd Region: Mooresville Contact Person: Martin B Foil Huntersville NC 28078 Title: Phone: 704-992-1424 Directions to Facility: from 1-77 take Hwy. 73 east to Black Farms Road. Hinds' Feet Farm is approx. 1 mile on the Right System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 03/03/2021 Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 01:55PM Exit Time: 02:10PM Phone: 704-663-1699 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: 111 Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Disinfection UV ▪ General (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status • Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0018635 Owner - Facility: Hinds' Feet Farm Inc Inspection Date: 03/03/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on March 3rd, 2021. The MRO would like to thank you and Ms. Marsha Phillips for your time during the site visit. Per our previous phone and email communication, the facility connected to Mecklenburg County Sanitary Sewer in November of 2016. I received your proposed lagoon closure plan by email on October 18th, 2017, and confirmed during this site visit your interest in proceeding with lagoon closure and permit rescission. The treatment system is dismantled and the tank partially backfilled with some stone and brick. It is recommended that appropriate, clean soil be used for remaining tank backfill; And, lids be secured in -place. The pond soil liner is to be sampled once remaining wastewater and residuals are removed. Lagoon contents shall be disposed in a manner consistent with program requirements. MRO staff recommended researching septic tank and environmental waste management companies for assistance, as we are unable to provide specific recommendations. Upon receipt of an acceptable soils report, the lagoon walls will be collapsed and area regraded. The irrigation system was never installed, thus the spray field(s) was never utilized. Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance: * You will need to maintain the permit and annual fees until the lagoon is properly closed. The MRO is recommending a timeline be established for implementation of your closure plan. Upon completion, you may email your request for rescission to: Nathaniel.Thornburg@ncdenr.gov. * The berm of the lagoon is overgrown with woody vegetation, should your closure plan be delayed, the berm will need to be maintained in accordance with permit conditions. The existing permit is due to expire on August 31 st, 2020, and is currently in renewal process with our Non -Discharge permitting staff in Raleigh. You may contact Poorva.Mokashi@ncdenr.gov with specific questions related to your renewal. Contact Maria.Schutte@ncdenr.gov prior to your lagoon liner, soils sampling event, to coordinate schedules to view sample collection. Ms. Schutte may also be reached at 704-560-0480 with any questions. Page 2of4 Permit: WQ0018635 Owner - Facility: Hinds' Feet Farm Inc Inspection Date: 03/03/2021 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)? The facility owner is the permittee. This is an unusual "SFR" system, in that it serves a care facility of residents housed on -site and potential visitors. Comment: The system was disabled after connecting to Mecklenburg County sanitary sewer in 2016. 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): The system was disabled after connecting to Mecklenburg County sanitary sewer in 2016. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: System partially dismantled after connection to sanitary sewer. In proposed closure of in -ground tank(s) and lagoon. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Disinfection UV *** 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? # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Comment: UV system has been removed as part of planned closure. Pump Tank "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: Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ NA Yes No NA NE ❑ CUM ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ NA Comment: System partially dismantled after connection to sanitary sewer. In proposed closure of in -ground tank(s) and lagoon. Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0018635 Owner - Facility: Hinds' Feet Farm Inc Inspection Date: 03/03/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine *** 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? Spray NA • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Irrigation system was never installed. Permittee was instrumental in getting Mecklenburg Count\ sanitary sewer in the area and connected in 2016. Wastewater was managed in Lagoon, which will need proper removal/disposal as part of the proposed lagoon closure plan. See summary for additional comments. General # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? # Has resident had any sewage problems? If YES, explain: Tank(s) are partially backfilled with site rock and brick. MRO staff recommends clean soil be used to backfill the remaining volume and tank covers be secured in -place. Does the system match the permit description? If NO, explain: Except irrigation system was never installed. 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. NA Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Comment: The lagoon closure plan was proposed in 2017. MRO staff recommends permittee establish a timeline to achieve rescission. See comments in summary. Page 4 of 4