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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0004938_CEI_20210804ROY COOPER. Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mr. Jerry and Deann Saunders 6813 Pagetown Road Burlington, North Carolina NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality August 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Residence Wastewater Surface Irrigation Permit No. WQ0004938 Alamance County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Saunders On August 3, 2021 Division of Water Resources staff person Caitlin Caudle conducted an unannounced compliance inspection. Mr. Jerry Saunders, Permittee, was present during the entire inspection. A review of the available treatment components, records, and irrigation field was completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following item of concern was noted: 1. Please ensure that the proper chlorine tablets are used in the system. An information sheet is enclosed that differentiates between available chlorine tablets. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Caudle at 336-776-9699 or caitlin.caudle@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: L-.o l . Jn,lAts' - 145B49E225C94EA.. Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO enc: Inspection Report Chlorine Tablet Information cc: Alamance County Environmental Health WSRO Electronic Files DWR Laserfiche File WQ0004938 NORTH D E n.o.rtm.m of ln.im.mo.tol au.i` North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0004938 Effective: 05/25/17 Expiration: 04/30/22 Owner : Jerry C Saunders SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 6813 Pagetown Rd. SFR County: Alamance 6813 Pagetown Rd Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Jerry C Saunders Burlington NC 27217 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From W-S take I-40E to exit 147, take NC 87N for —14.5 mi, turn R onto Stoney Creek Church Rd and follow for —3.5mi, turn L onto Pagetown Rd and follow for—1.5mi, property is on Lt System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 08/03/2021 Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 02:44PM Exit Time: 03:20PM Phone: 336-776-9699 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 Permit Status Septic Tank ▪ Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank General (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0004938 Owner - Facility:Jerry C Saunders Inspection Date: 08/03/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On August 3, 2021 Division of Water Resources staff person Caitlin Caudle conducted an unannounced compliance inspection. Mr. Jerry Saunders, Permittee, was present during the entire inspection. A review of the available treatment components, records, and irrigation field was completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. The following item of concern was noted: 1. Please ensure that the proper chlorine tablets are used in the system. An information sheet is enclosed that differentiates between available chlorine tablets. Other Observations: • The septic tank was last pumped May 6, 2020. • The spray field had recently been mowed, there was no evidence of ponding or runoff from the spray field. • The Permittee was using pool tablets in the chlorinator. The Permittee stated that the previous inspector said the tablets he was using were appropriate for the system. • There was no evidence that the sand filter was failing or in need or repair (no wet spots or evidence of runoff). • This system experiences low flows as the Permittee and his wife are the only individuals that live there. The Permittee stated that the floats in the pump tank are activated infrequently. • Ms. Caudle did not see the system in operation due to the Permittee recently having a foot surgery. • The Permittee keeps a log book of any maintenance to the system, but mostly records when the spray field is mowed. • Four sprinkler heads are present in the spray field. • The Permittee stated that the house is supplied with fresh water using a well. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0004938 Owner - Facility:Jerry C Saunders Inspection Date: 08/03/2021 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)? 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): The septic tank has a round cap and is located off the corner of the house. The Permittee last had the tank pumped in May of last year. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: There is no filter present in the septic tank according to the Permittee. 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: The Permittee was using pool tablets in the chlorinator. 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: Comment: Ms. Caudle did not ask the Permittee to test the system. General # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? # Has resident had any sewage problems? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0004938 Owner - Facility:Jerry C Saunders Inspection Date: 08/03/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine If YES, explain: The irrigation area is surrounded by a barbed wire fence and there were no obvious sewage problems. 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 The septic system appeared to be functional. • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Quality Section Is a follow-up inspection necessary ❑ Yes Primary Inspector: Date of Inspection: AA CNA& NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - WAS 1'EWATER IRRIGATION General Information Permittee: Jerry and Deeann Saunders Permit No.: W000 04938 Issuance Date: March 25 2017 Other Contact: Location & Address: 6813 Pagetown Road, Burlington NC 27217 Telephone No.: 33(0.2l " 14?-7 O U j County: Alamance Expiration Date: April 30, 2022 Telephone No.: 33t • 5V-i • MIS (� 11 Reason for Inspection isaROUTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ OTHER: Comments (attach additional pages as necessary) 56()F1.--okrjawncc sand pM&, - Wray dads Last- p &ri 51 (atio ilitit ati(outAsrn iirViJ T jenai t. oow\ s ►ar tua t-tuifO � btth, rntApt l no pondAil o r funa-�y v\sib� gfr Tuble 'm kube-S, �sif?oak. i-u.blek ft \\\ fa v odt. sand ou.+ w nej (ln key xfrIbt§LaCtIkt, and was s421U Pu nckia� in 4- L-ow to /15 nkt. w5-PC-., c0y64-erW 61>CAtAed % -tea, `[r\ pump AVALS 4 y dd(CA.- -}uvn a 6- l .4L *did & seesy&emti ogoroksbn,1 KNo S Y1aA rweinriN Ylacl &,'bars "nncl- e'd k"\\L%k3 Secondary Inspector: Entry Time: 2144 9 Exit Time: 3: Zo pm'V. Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Record Keeping Is current permit available upon request? Is a copy of the system plans available? Is estimated flow rate (estimated by # of bedrooms, # of residents, or water meter readings) less than permitted flow design? Does Permittee have an inspection log (date & time of monthly system inspection, observations noted, any maintenance or repairs)? Are septic tank pumping receipt available? i I A^ tc& 1 ?v mp kti Date the septic tank was last pumpe y V, at lXti I Any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months? Comments: KYes ❑ No ❑ NA NE ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA KNE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE )Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE {Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ Yes No NA ❑ NE Septic Tank Are tanks properly located? Yes ❑ No Does septic tank have a filter? ❑ Yes Is septic tank checked and pumped as needed? Yes Comments: NA ❑ NE NA NE No ❑ NA NE Pump Tank, Pumps, Controls, & Alarms Are all pumps present and operational? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA XNE Are the floats and controls operable? ❑ Yes No ❑ NA NE Are alarms (audible and visible) present and operational? Yes In No NA ❑ NE Are alarms properly located (where it can be seen & heard)? VI Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE If required, is a rain sensor present and operational? ❑ Yes IgNo ❑ NA I I NE Comments: Treatment Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Yes Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below. Free of bypass lines or structures? xfYes What type of treatment unit is being used (i.e., sand filter, peat filter, advantex, etc.)? Does this treatment unit require an operator? If so, note who below. n Yes Page 2 of 4 ❑ No No (1 ❑ NA ❑ NE NA ❑ NE No ❑ NA NE x\To ❑NA I INE Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Treatment Continued Are the treatment units subsurface? Yes ❑ No ❑ NA NE Is the treatment unit free of ponding, algae, or excessive vegetation? Yes ❑ No ❑ NA NE Is the treatment unit effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? n Yes ❑ No ❑ NA E Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ Yes 1 J No ❑ NA @NE Comments: Treatment Disinfection Is the disinfection system accessible, maintained and checked as needed? JYes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE If tablets are used, are tablets present in cylinder(s), proper size and type? Yes ❑ No NA ❑ NE Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? Yes ❑ No ❑,/NA NE If UV is u d, is T i intensity adequate? Are UV bulbs clean? n Yes ❑ No �>q NA NE Are extra bulbs available? n Yes ❑ No t NA NE Comments: End Use -Irrigation Are buffers adequate? {Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Is access restricted by a fence with at least two strands of wire? Yes No NA Is the cover crop acceptable? 'Yes ❑ No NA Are application rates adhered to? '{Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Site adequate, no evidence of runoff, ponding, or limiting slopes? 4Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ,'Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Are spray heads operational? n Yes ❑ No ❑ NA How many spray heads are present? Are any wells located nearby? If so, how close? (check one) ❑ Inside the CB Arewells at least 100' from the septic tank? Is municipal water available in the area? Comments: n NE ❑ NE ❑ NE NE NE NE XNE ❑ Yes ❑ No In NATE n Within 250' of the CB ❑ Greater than 250' from the CB Page 3 of 4 ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA )4NE ❑ Yes agNo NA ' IE Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Additional Comments and/or Sketch Page 4 of 4