WQ0037792_Inspection_20210422

ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATT[
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Erik Lensch
8591 Pickards Meadow Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4866
Dear Erik Lensch,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 22, 2021
Subject: Permit No. WQ0037792
8591 Pickards Meadow Road
Surface Irrigation Wastewater Treatment
and Disposal System
Chatham County
On February 23, 2021, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations
Section (WQROS), inspected the subject single family residence surface drip irrigation wastewater treatment and
disposal system. I would like to thank Brandon with McFarland Septic for his assistance during this inspection.
The purpose of the visit was to conduct a compliance inspection.
On the day of the inspection all single family residence wastewater treatment and application equipment appeared
to be well maintained and working properly. The drip field was in good condition and no leaks were detected.
During the inspection, it was observed that two additional pipes were coming from the house under the driveway
and draining to the surface of the drip field. One pipe appears to be connected to the gutters and the other is
believed to be backwash from a filtration system inside the house. Both of these point source discharges add
additional flow directly to the drip irrigation site. This adds to the hydraulic loading for the field. Please re-
position the pipes so that all of the water discharged does not enter the drip area (fenced area). Only effluent from
the single-family residence shall be irrigated on the site.
In a previous letter dated February 28, 2018 the Division asked for the chicken houses to be moved to a location
outside of the wastewater irrigation field. The houses were moved off of the drip area but remain within the
fenced area allowing the birds continue to roam freely within the wastewater irrigation field. Please move the
houses and birds to a location off of and out of the irrigation field.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail].
Attachments: Inspection Reports
cc: RRO-WQROS Files
Laser fiche
Sincerely, //11
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Jane R. Bernard
Environmental Specialist, Division of Water Resources,
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ' Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office : 3800 Barrett Drive i Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0037792 Effective: 04/28/16 Expiration: 03/31/21 Owner : Erik Lensch
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 8591 Pickards Meadow Rd. SFR
County: Orange 8591 Pickard Meadows Rd
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: Erik Lensch
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
Turn on Pickards Meadow Rd. A half mile down at the end of the road on the left will be the entrance of the property.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/23/2021
Primary Inspector: Jane Berner
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 11:00AM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 10 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
III Miscellaneous Questions
▪ Disinfection UV
▪ General
(See attachment summary)
• Septic Tank
a Pump Tank
II
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
Drip or Irrigation
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Permit: Wo0037792 Owner - Facility: Erik Lensch
Inspection Date: 02/23/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evalualion
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On the day of the inspection all single family residence wastewater treatment and application equipment appeared to be well
maintained and working properly. The drip field was in good condition and no Teaks were detected.
During the inspection, it was observed that two additional pipes were coming from the house under the driveway and draining
to the surface of the drip field. One pipe appears to be connected to the gutters and the other is believed to be backwash
from a filtration system inside the house. Both of these point source discharges add additional flow directly to the drip
irrigation site. This adds to the hydraulic loading for the field. Please re -position the pipes so that all of the water
discharged does not enter the drip area (fenced area). Only effluent from the single-family residence shall be irrigated on the
site.
In a previous letter dated February 28, 2018 the Division asked for the chicken houses to be moved to a location outside of
the wastewater irrigation field. The houses were moved off of the drip area but remain within the fenced area allowing the
birds continue to roam freely within the wastewater irrigation field. Please move the houses and birds to a location off of and
out of the irrigation field.
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Permit: W00037792 Owner - Facility: Erik Lensch
Inspection Date: 02/23/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluatior.
Reason for Visit: Routine
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
*** 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):
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment:
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Yes No NA NE
"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 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:
Yes No NA NE
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Pump Tank Yes No NA NE
*** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) "
Is the pump working? .000
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? • ❑ ❑ 0
# Does the permittee know how to check the pump 8 high water alarm? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Last functional test:
Comment:
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
**' Irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating
as designed. '
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Permit: W00037792 Owner - Facility: Erik Lensch
Inspection Date: 02/23/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
# 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:
Drip
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Yes No NA NE
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