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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0031808_Staff Report_20220523XigIEC:V? State of North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section Staff Report May 23, 2022 To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge Unit Attn: Leah Parente Application No.: WQ0031808 Facility name: 4889 Bass Mountain Rd. SFR From: Caitlin Caudle Winston-Salem Regional Office Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility 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: 04/20/2022 b. Site visit conducted by: J. Gonsiewski c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS 1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A 2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ® Yes or ❑ No 3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No 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.)? n Yes or ® No 5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or ❑ No 6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or No 7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A 8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? n Yes or ® No 9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or ❑ No 10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? n Yes n No ® N/A 11. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? n Yes or ® No 12. Check all that apply: ® No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC n Notice(s) of violation n Currently under SOC n Currently under moratorium 13. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit? Yes No® N/A FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 2 III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No 2. 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 ❑ Issue ❑ Ndigl asp state reasons: ) 3. Signature of report prepare{Liln, `8B834968199D49D... T. SMd�- Signature of regional supervisor: ti Date: 5/23/2022 BacuSign L -o 145B49E225C94EA... IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS A permitting site visit was not performed as a compliance inspection was completed on 4/20/2022. Inspection report is attached. FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0031808 Effective: 02/15/17 Expiration: 01/31/22 Owner : Jason T Boyd SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 4889 Bass Mountain Rd. SFR County: Alamance 4889 Bass Mtn Rd Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Jason T Boyd 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 Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 10:25AM Exit Time: 11:40AM Phone: 336-776-9704 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 ▪ Disinfection Tablets ▪ General (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank 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: WQ0031808 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 original owner of the system. 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): 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 *** 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: 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 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 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. Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4