WQ0042360_Staff Report_20220120

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;s State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
To: ❑ NPDES Unit ® Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Chloe Lloyd
From: Bryan Lievre
Wilmington Regional Office
Application No.: WQ0042360
Facility Name: Parcel No. 1270001504 SFR
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facilily staff report to document the review of both non -
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ❑ Yes or ® No
a. Date of site visit: 3/09/2021 (Last Visit)
b. Site visit conducted by: Bryan Lievre, Holley Snider & Megan Faulkner (Last Visit)
c. Inspection report attached? ❑ Yes or ® No
d. Person contacted: Peggy Waterman and their contact information: 910) 524 - 0764 ext.
e. Driving directions: 3652 Apache Rd., Boiling Springs Lake, Brunswick County, NC 28479. From Wilmington
take US Hwy 17S. Turn south on NC Hwy 133, make a right onto Funston Rd., left onto E Boiling Springs Rd,
then right onto Ranch Rd W. Second intersection is Ranch Rd W and Apache Rd. Parcel is located at the
northeast corner of this intersection.
2. Discharge Point(s): Not applicable (Drip Irrigation disposal)
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: NA
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
IL PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: Not Applicable (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow: 360 gallons per day
Current permitted flow: NA
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
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5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: NA
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities:
The proposed and approved wastewater system includes the installation of-
- A 1,000-gallon septic tank;
- A 1,250-gallon recirculation pump tank with simplex pump capable of 50 gpm at 170 feet TDH;
- A 600-gallon EZ Media pretreatment pod;
- A 10 gallon per minute 2-bulb UV disinfection system;
- A 3,000-gallon dosing tank with simplex pump capable of 30 gpm at 158 feet TDH;
- A 3-zone, 8,100 ft^2 mounded drip irrigation field;
- A rain sensor, audible and visual alarms, piping, controls and other associated appurtenances.
Proposed flow: 360 gpd
Current permitted flow: 360 gpd
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain: NA
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
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7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well
Latitude
Longitude
C I II
C I II
C I II
C I II
C I II
C I II
C I II
C I II
C I II
C I II
12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: NA
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Notice(s) of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes® No ❑ N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: NA
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): NA
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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ® Yes or ❑ No
If yes, please explain: See below
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non -Discharge Unit, Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item
Reason
As mentioned within the prior Staff Report of 3/18/2021, surface ponding was
observed at the surface within the proposed (and yet to be installed) drip
irrigation area. Although the proposed design included an additional 18 inches
1.
of fill, no information was located within the design to state that the drip lines
would be installed at the surface, to enable 18 inches of separation per 15A
NCAC 2T .0605(p). Please include statement included within 2T .0605(p)
within the permit prior to the setback distances mentioned within Item II. 10.
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
❑ Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
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Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: 1/20/2022
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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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