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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0032827_Letter and Inspection Report Signed 2021_20210420 (2)DocuSign Envelope ID: 0791 FC98-66A9-4E4F-A541-8067B256CB8C ROY COOPER Governor DIONNE DELLI-GATTI Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Robert William Waterman 397 W Ranch Rd Winnabow, NC 28479-5800 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 19, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report 397 West Ranch Rd. SFR Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0032827 Brunswick County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 397 West Ranch Rd. SFR on 4/16/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0032827. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". The Division of Water Resources appreciates the time and assistance provided by Mr. Bill Waterman and Mrs. Peggy Waterman. As noted in the attached report, your facility was found to be in compliance with the requirements and documentation required by the permit. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Megan Faulkner with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215 or via email at megan.faulkner@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, �DocuSigned by: hartita, S. `— (/ E3ABA14AC7DC434... Morella Sanchez -King, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: NON -DISCHARGE Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File D_E North Carolina Department at Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington. North Carolina 28405 910.796.7215 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0791FC98-66A9-4E4F-A541-8067B256CB8C Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0032827 Effective: 11/20/17 SOC: Effective: County: Brunswick Region: Wilmington Expiration: 10/31/22 Expiration: Contact Person: Robert William Waterman Title: Owner : Robert William Waterman Facility: 397 West Ranch Rd. SFR 397 W Ranch Rd Winnabow NC 28479 Phone: Directions to Facility: From Wilmington take Hwy 133 South, turn right on Funston Road SE, turn left on East Boiling Springs Lake Road, turn right on W. Ranch Road. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 04/16/2021 Primary Inspector: Megan D Faulkner Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 09:50AM DocuSigned by: c ikPk, 1. 4au,Q kxVn, 18699AD1DE366F3... DocuSigned by: Tyler G Benson �1�t V �jf,laSbla, 06DCAE2DD754468... Reason for Inspection: Routine Exit Time: 11:OOAM 4/19/2021 4/19/2021 Phone: 910-796-7245 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status ▪ Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) ▪ Disinfection Tablets ▪ General Page 1 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0791FC98-66A9-4E4F-A541-8067B256CB8C Permit: WQ0032827 Owner - Facility: Robert William Waterman Inspection Date: 04/16/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Met with Bill Waterman on site. He performs most of the maintenance/upkeep to the system. Steve is an engineer that helps him with the system occasionally. System was very clean and had recently been pumped. Has generator on site for hurricanes. Alarms are functioning and work inside house as well. Reminded permittee to keep maintenance log when chlorine tabs are checked, changed, and when system maintenance is required. Permittee stated that logs were lost in Hurricane Florence, but he provided receipts of maintenance and work completed. Field has good coverage and is well maintained. Page 2 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0791FC98-66A9-4E4F-A541-8067B256CB8C Permit: WQ0032827 Owner - Facility: Robert William Waterman Inspection Date: 04/16/2021 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)? Comment: Met with Bill Waterman on site who is the Permittee with his wife Peggy Waterman for this SFR system. 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.) Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Permittee states that chlorine tablets are checked weekly and replaced every 3-4 months as needed. 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 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Permittee showed inspectors where high water alarm is located and said that high water alarm also goes off inside the home as well. The high water alarm was tested 2 weeks before inspection. 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? Yes No NA NE Drip • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Field has good coverage of grass. Few weeds, but the homeowner mows the area frequently to keep it maintained. No ponding observed. Fence was in good condition. Page 3 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0791FC98-66A9-4E4F-A541-8067B256CB8C Permit: WQ0032827 Owner - Facility: Robert William Waterman Inspection Date: 04/16/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine General Yes No NA NE # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? • ❑ ❑ El # 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) ❑ • El El If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks. Comment: Permittee says system has been free of issues for 10 years except for one pump failure. Alarms let permittee know what was going on, and they responded immediately. Steve is their engineer and helps them with occasional maintenance. Permittee does the rest. Page 4 of 4