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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0006038_Non-Discharge SFR Inspection Report_20220412ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETI I S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Dean and Irene Milligan 2600 Belgrade-Swansboro Road Maysville North Carolina 28555 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 14, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 995 New Castle Farm Road Single Family Residence - Wastewater Irrigation System Permit No. WQ0006038 Caswell County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Milligan: On April 6, 2022, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Jim Gonsiewski. The inspection generally reflects compliance with the permit. Our office appreciates your prompt attention to the payment of the past due annual fees and the submittal of the permit renewal. Please refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Jim Gonsiewski or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, CDocuSlpned by:!� . 4..%tiQ.e1/4 ik. 0D203CE3F187456... l/ Jennifer F. Graznak Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ - WSRO enc: Compliance Inspection Report cc: Caswell County Environmental Health (Electronic Files) WSRO Electronic Files Laserfiche Files IE Deportment of EnvIroommth,Ouel /.4 NORTH CoNlOi North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 3001 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0006038 Effective: 09/06/16 Expiration: 08/31/21 Owner : Irene M Milligan SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 995 New Castle Farm Rd. SFR County: Caswell 995 New Castle Farm Rd Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Irene M Milligan Mebane NC 27302 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From Winston-Salem US 158E —3.0 mi past the intersection with NC 62 in Yanceyville turn R, take NC86E -4.6mi turn R, take NC 119S -2.2mi turn R, the property is at the end of New Castle Road System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 04/06/2022 Entry Time 01:10PM Exit Time: 02:40PM Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Phone: 336-776-9704 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: II Miscellaneous Questions NI Disinfection Tablets General (See attachment summary) Permit Status • Septic Tank III Pump Tank • Drip or Irrigation Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0006038 Owner - Facility: Irene M Milligan Inspection Date: 04/06/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On April 6, 2022, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the subject wastewater irrigation system. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Jim Gonsiewski. The inspection generally reflects compliance with the permit. The system was operating properly and was very well maintained. The proper chlorine tablets were being used and a good record of maintenance was kept at the residence. The permittees responded quickly to paying past due permit fees and submitting the permit renewal since the permit expired on 8/31/2021. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0006038 Owner - Facility: Irene M Milligan Inspection Date: 04/06/2022 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: The daughter of the permittee lives at the residence. 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): Pumping receipt dated 03/21/2022. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: 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: Pump Tank *** At 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: 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): Yes No NA NE ❑■❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑❑❑ 111000 • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ 111000 11000 • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Irrigation Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0006038 Owner - Facility: Irene M Milligan Inspection Date: 04/06/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine # 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: Two years of permit fees (2020 and 2021) have not been paid. Also, the 2022 fee is due on 05/02/2022. Copies of the invoices were given to the permittees during the inspection. The permittees stated they had not received these invoices but would pay these three invoices immediately. The permit expired on 08/31/2021. 6 ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE 11000 ❑ ■❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ ❑•❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Quality Section NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE — WASTEWATER IRRIGATION General Information Permittee: Dean and Irene Milligan Permit No.: WQ000638 Issuance Date: n9/1f/2016 Other Contact: Location & Address: 995 New Castle Farm Road Mebane Telephone No.: 910-545-2975 County: Caswell Expiration Date: 08/31/2021 Telephone No.: Reason for Inspection V ROUTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ OTHER: Comments (attach additional pages as necessary) Arrived on site at 1:10 PM, 04/06/2022. Met with the owners, Dean and Irene Milligan. Walked through the system. Everything was in good operational order. According to the owners, they do not have any problems with the system. Their daughter is currently living at the residence. The correct chlorine tablets are being used and Mr. Milligan keeps good maintenance records. The alarm for the system works and all the spray heads are operational. The spray field has been mowed and no evidence of any ponding or runoff was oberved in the field. The fence is in good condition with no breaks noted. The permit for the system expired on 08/31/2021. There are two (2) permit fees invoices that are overdue (2020 and 2021). Additionally, the fee for 2022 will be due on 05/02/2022. Copies of all three invoices were given to the owners. They stated they never had received the invoices and had previously paid the invoices when they received them. They also stated they would pay these invoices immediately. Left residence at 2:40 PM. Is a follow-up inspection necessary Li Yes ® No Primary Inspector: Jim Gonsiewski Date of Inspection: 04/06/2022 Secondary Inspector: Entry Time: 1:10 PM Exit Time: 2:40 PM 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 receipts available? Date the septic tank was last pumped? 03/21 /2022 Any complaints regarding the facility in the last 12 months? Comments: Septic Tank Are tanks properly located? Does septic tank have a filter? Is septic tank checked and pumped as needed? Comments: Pump Tank, Pumps, Controls, & Alarms Are all pumps present and operational? Are the floats and controls operable? Are alarms (audible and visible) present and operational? Are alarms properly located (where it can be seen & heard)? If required, is a rain sensor present and operational? Comments: Treatment Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below. ❑ Yes 7No ❑NA ❑NE Yes No I NA ❑ NE ❑ Yes No NA VI NE Yes No NA ❑ NE Yes No n NA ❑ NE 7 VI Yes V Yes ✓ 7 Free of bypass lines or structures? V Yes Yes ✓ No NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes [No [I] NA 21NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes I I No PI NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA NE ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE 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 V No ❑ NA ❑ NE Page 2 of 4 Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Treatment Continued Are the treatment units subsurface? Is the treatment unit free of ponding, algae, or excessive vegetation? Is the treatment unit effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Comments: Treatment Disinfection Is the disinfection system accessible, maintained and checked as needed? If tablets are used, are tablets present in cylinder(s), proper size and type? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? If UV is used, is UV intensity adequate? Are UV bulbs clean? Are extra bulbs available? Comments: End Use -Irrigation Are buffers adequate? Is access restricted by a fence with at least two strands of wire? Is the cover crop acceptable? Are application rates adhered to? Site adequate, no evidence of runoff, ponding, or limiting slopes? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Are spray heads operational? How many spray heads are present? 6 Are any wells located nearby? If so, how close? (check one) ❑ Inside the CB Wit Are wells at least 100' from the septic tank? Is municipal water available in the area? Comments: 1 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ✓ Yes No ❑NA ❑NE ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ICI NE ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE IlYes V Yes • Yes ❑ Yes n Yes ❑No DNA I INE ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE El No VNA El NE ❑ No ICI NA ❑ NE I I Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE (V Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE 2 Yes I INo El NA ❑NE 2 Yes I INo ❑ NA ❑ NE ICI Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE pI Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ✓ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE v Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE hin 250' of the CB pI Greater than 250' from the CB Page 3 of 4 ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE fI Yes 7 No ❑ NA ❑ NE Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Additional Comments and/or Sketch Page 4 of 4