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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0030716_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210525ROY COOPER Governor DIONNE DELLI-GATTI Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Mr. Alex and Mrs. Ashley Hilliard 5023 Old Charlotte Road Monroe, North Carolina 28110 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality May 25, 2021 via Email Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection Wastewater Surface Irrigation System Permit #WQ0030716 Facility: 5023 Old Charlotte Road SFR Union County Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO), conducted a compliance inspection for the referenced permit on May 12th, 2021. The MRO would like to thank you and your AQWA technicians, Mr. Chad Allen and Mr. David Parker for your time during the site visit. The treatment and irrigation systems appeared to be operating adequately and the irrigation field appeared well maintained at the time of inspection. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by phone (704-235-2184) or email (maria.schuttencdenr.qov) with questions. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: p4.441..w H P;.xa e. `—F161 FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment: WQ0023999 Inspection Report CC: David Finley, Union County Health Alliance (Email) Tammy Sanders, AQWA (Email) 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 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0030716 Effective: 05/01/19 Expiration: 04/30/24 Owner : Alex W Hilliard SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 5023 Old Charlotte Hwy SFR County: Union 5023 Old Charlotte Hwy Region: Mooresville Contact Person: Alex W Hilliard Directions to Facility: Monroe NC 28110 Title: Phone: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 05/12/2021 Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 09:06AM Exit Time: 10:04AM 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: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods ▪ Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status ▪ Disinfection UV ▪ General ▪ Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0030716 Owner - Facility:Alex W Hilliard Inspection Date: 05/12/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO), conducted a compliance inspection for the referenced permit on May 12th, 2021. The MRO would like to thank you and your AQWA technicians, Mr. Chad Allen and Mr. David Parker for your time during the site visit. The treatment and irrigation systems appeared to be operating adequately and the irrigation field appeared well maintained at the time of inspection. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by phone (704-235-2184) or email (maria.schutte@ncdenr.gov) with questions. Page 2of4 Permit: WQ0030716 Owner - Facility:Alex W Hilliard Inspection Date: 05/12/2021 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)? AQWA. Comment: MRO staff schedules via email to AQWATammySanders(@,gmail.com. ,gmail.com. 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): Septic tank had 1 inch of scum and 12 inches of bottom solids, per AQWA tech. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: Filter was cleaned during this site visit. Sand Filter/Treatment 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 - 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: Spray pattern was sufficient across the textile media and there was no significant build-up at the time of inspection. Comment: No further comments. 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) Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 05-12-2021 by AQWA staff. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Textile • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Owner. Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0030716 Owner - Facility:Alex W Hilliard Inspection Date: 05/12/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: AQWA cleans and replaces bulbs as needed. This system has a newer UV bulb assembly and control panel AQWA is now utilizing as repairs are needed. UV bulb amperage is displayed at the control panel. 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 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • 05-12-2021 by AQWA staff. Comment: Owner was home and provided a copy of his weekly and monthly checks, but MRO worked w/ his contractors for the treatment and irrigation inspections. 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 NA • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Application area is grass and appeared well manicured at the time of inspection. Owner is using two strands of heavy string for ease and safety of removal when accessing field to mow. The irrigation field appears sufficiently defined and is isolated from surrounding properties. General # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? # Has resident had any sewage problems? If YES, explain: No sewage problems were observed or reported. Does the system match the permit description? If NO, explain: No further comments. 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. The system appeared to function adequately at the time of inspection. Comment: No further comments. 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