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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0031808_Compliance Inspection Report for Single- Family Spray Irrigation System_20220428ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Jason and Krista Boyd 4889 Bass Mountain Road Snow Camp, North Carolina 27349 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 28, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 4889 Bass Mountain Road Single Family Residence - Wastewater Irrigation System Permit No. WQ0031808 Alamance County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Boyd: On April 20, 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 reflects compliance with the permit. Our office appreciates your attention to the operation and maintenance of your wastewater irrigation system. 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, DocuSlaned by: E1 e CA. 1. Jw4tr 1451249E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ - WSRO enc: Compliance Inspection Report cc: Alamance County Environmental Health (Electronic Files) WSRO Electronic Files Laserfiche Files Mifiir DE Q) oev..b,,,nt iau.� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 County: Alamance Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Jason T Boyd Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0031808 Effective: 02/15/17 Expiration: 01/31/22 Owner : Jason T Boyd SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 4889 Bass Mountain Rd. SFR 4889 Bass Mtn Rd Snow Camp NC 27349 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From I-40W, take Exit 147. Immediately, turn left onto NC-87. In 5 miles, turn right onto Mt Herman Rock Cr Rd and left onto Bass Mountain Rd. In 2.3 miles, house is on the right. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 Entry Time 10:25AM Exit Time: 11:40AM 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: III Compliant El Not Compliant Question Areas: ▪ Miscellaneous Questions ▪ Disinfection Tablets ▪ General (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status IN Septic Tank • Pump Tank El Drip or Irrigation Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0031808 Owner - Facility: Jason T Boyd Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On April 20, 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 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 maintenance recored was kept at the residence. The permittee responded quickly to submit the permit renewal which expired on 01/31/2022. He stated that he had not received a notification that the permit was expiring as he had in the past. The payment of permit fees was up to date. Page 2 of 4 Permit: W00031808 Owner - Facility: Jason T Boyd Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 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 permittee is the oriqinal owner of the system. Septic Tank *** The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed. *** Is at 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): Receipt from 12/22/2021 # 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 • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ El ID ❑ ❑ II ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: WQ0031808 Owner - Facility:Jason T Boyd Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 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: Accroding to the owner, they have not had any problems with the system. 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 system is very well maintained. 4 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑■❑❑ 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: Jason and Krista Boyd Telephone No.: 336-266-5432 Permit No.: W00031808 Issuance Date: 02/15/2017 Other Contact: Location & Address: 4889 Bass Mountain Road Snow Camp County: ExpirationAlamance Date: 01/31/2022 Telephone No.: Reason for Inspection 71 ROUTINE ❑ FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT ❑ PERMITTING ❑ OTHER: Comments (attach additional pages as necessary) Arrived on site at 10:25 AM, 04/20/2022. Met with the owner, Jason Boyd. Mr. Boyd was aware that the permit had expired. Walked him through the steps to renew the permit. Walked through the system. Everything was in good operational order. According to the owner, they do not have any problems with the system. The correct chlorine tablets are being used and Mr. Boyd keeps good maintenance records. The alarm for the system works and a rain sensor is in place. The spray field has been mowed and no evidence of any ponding or runoff was observed in the field. The fence is in good condition with no breaks noted. The permit for the system expired on 01/31/2022. Payment of permit fees is up to date. Mr. Boyd stated that he had not received any notice that the permit was expiring. Left residence at 11:40 AM. Is a follow-up inspection necessary ❑ Yes ® No Primary Inspector: Jim Gonsiewski Date of Inspection: 04/20/2022 Secondary Inspector: Entry Time: 10.25 AM Exit Time: 11:40 AM 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? 12/22/2021 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 7 Yes Yes Yes • Yes ✓ Yes ❑ Yes V ❑ No ❑ No 7 No No I I NA No NA NA n NA II NE NE NE NE NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No ❑ NA NE ® Yes ✓ Yes ® Yes V Yes Yes No No f] No ❑ No ❑ No No I I NA I I NE II ❑ NA ❑ NA ❑ NA ❑ NA ❑ NA Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? .% Yes ❑ No NA Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below. M Yes n No nNA Free of bypass lines or structures? 2 Yes n No NA What type of treatment unit is being used (i.e., sand filter, peat filter, advantex, etc.)? sand filter Does this treatment unit require an operator? If so, note who below. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE NE II Page 2 of 4 II ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE 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: {V Yes ® Yes ❑ Yes ✓ Yes ❑ No ❑ No ❑ No ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NA ❑ NA ❑ NA I1 NE ❑ NE NE V ❑ NE Treatment Disinfection Is the disinfection system accessible, maintained and checked as needed? 2 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE If tablets are used, are tablets present in cylinder(s), proper size and type? V Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? V Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE If UV is used, is UV intensity adequate? Are UV bulbs clean? ❑ Yes ❑ No VI NA ❑ NE Are extra bulbs available? ❑ Yes ❑ No i 1 NA ❑ NE Continents: 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? 4 Are any wells located nearby? If so, how close? (check one) ❑ Inside the CB Are wells at least 100' from the septic tank? Is municipal water available in the area? Comments: ✓ Yes VVl Yes ✓ Yes ❑ Yes 7 V V Yes Yes Yes ® Yes ❑ Within 250' of the CB Yes ❑ Yes Page 3 of 4 ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE El No ❑NA ❑NE ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ No ❑ NA V NE No ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE No r I NA ❑ NE II ❑No ❑NA El NE Greater than 250' from the CB ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE VNo ❑NA ❑NE Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Additional Comments and/or Sketch Page 4 of 4