WQ0021204_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220726

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. RISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 22, 2022
Mark Riggsbee- Deputy Chief
North Chatham VFD
10214 US 64 E
Apex NC 27523
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit No. WQ0021204
North Chatham VFD- Station #16
Wastewater Irrigation System
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Riggsbee,
On May 10, 2022, Staff from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your wastewater spray
irrigation system to evaluate compliance with the subject Non -Discharge Permit WQ0021204.
You and Mr. Randall Jerrell's assistance was much appreciated.
Our records indicate the wastewater treatment and irrigation facility that is permitted for 120
(GPD) consists of a:
1,200 gallon baffled septic tank with an effluent filter; a 132 square foot (ft2) gravity- dosed
subsurface sand filter with a 0.91 gallon per day per square foot (gpd/ft2) designed loading rate;
a tablet chlorinator; a 3,000 gallon storage/pump tank with a 2 (GPM) pump, an identical spare
pump on -site, high water alarms and rain sensor; a 0.15 acre spray irrigation area consisting of 2
zones with 25 spray irrigation heads; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and
appurtenances to serve the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Station #16.
Non -Discharge Permit WQ0021204 authorizes the continued operation up to 120 gallons per day
(gpd). The authorized irrigation is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring
requirements established within the non -discharge permit. The items below show what
conditions were noted at your facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the permittee shall request
renewal of this permit on official Division forms. At the time of this inspection, the permit is in
effect until 05-31-2027.
North Carahna Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 276r19
919.791.4200

2. The permittee shall maintain and operate the subject non — discharge facility so there is no
discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of ground water or surface water standards.
At the time of this inspection, there was no evidence of any run-off or ponding in the spray fields,
the spray heads delivered water in an even pattern, all the spray heads were spraying properly, and
the vegetation in the spray field was mowed and well kept.
3. The permittee shall prohibit public access to the wastewater treatment, storage, and irrigation
facilities. The system is adequately secure, and all necessary steps have been taken to secure the
system. The spray fields are fenced in properly and the control panels are locked.
4. The permittee shall conduct and report any Division required monitoring necessary to evaluate
this facilities impact on groundwater and surface water. The perm ittee had documentation of
permit required lab results and the system met permit required parameters.
5. The permittee shall perform inspections and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. The permittee has hired a contractor (Randall
Jarrell) to monitor and operate the spray irrigation system. All records, logs, and lab results were on
site and in order. Mr. Jarrell ran the spray irrigation system in manual and the system appeared to
run as designed. The proper chlorine tablets were used, and the audible/ visual alarm was
operational. The rain/ moisture sensor was working properly.
Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment facility in accordance with your
Operation and Maintenance Agreement to ensure the treatment components are always
maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to maintain associated
maintenance records (permit required inspection log) onsite for a minimum of five years and
available.for inspection.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Curtis Tyree at 919-791- 4239.
Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: RRO.. SWP Files
Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0021204 Effective: 02/01/21 Expiration: 05/31/27 Owner : North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Stat
County: Chatham 10214 US 64 E
Region: Raleigh
Contact Person: H Scott Beasley Title: President
Directions to Facility:
Hwy 64 West from Raleigh. Cross Farrington Rd, facility is on the left.
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Certification:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/10/2022 Entry Time 09:00AM
Primary Inspector: Curtis R Tyree
Secondary Inspector(s):
Apex NC 27523
Exit Time: 11:45AM
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Reason for inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: • Compliant El Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Ill Miscellaneous Questions
• End Use -Irrigation In Treatment Disinfection
(See attachment summary)
• Treatment El Record Keeping
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Permit: WO0021204 Owner - Facility: North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Inspection Date: 05/10/2022
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: W40021204 Owner - Facility: North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Inspection Date: 05/10/2022
Inspection Type ; Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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Reuse (Quality)
Single Family Spray, LR
Lagoon Spray, LR
Infiltration System
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Is the system working?
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
Is there adequate detention time (s=30 minutes)?
Is the system properly maintained?
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
Is the chlorinator accessible?
If tablets, are tablets present?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
# Is it a dual feed system?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000- - )
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping
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Permit: W00021204 Owner - Facility: North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Inspection Date: 05/10/2022
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a copy of current permit available? •❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? MOOD
NDAR? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? MOOD
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? •❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? •❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑•❑
Is GW 59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑•❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? 00.0
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ . ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? EIDED
If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are operational logs present? 111000
Are lab sheets available for review? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? •❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? • ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? MOOD
Has perrnittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? •❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑•❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? DOWD
Comment:
End Use -Irrigation
Are buffers adequate?
is the cover crop type specified in permit?
Is the crop cover acceptable?
Is the site condition adequate?
Is the site free of runoff / ponding?
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
Is the application equipment present?
Is the application equipment operational?
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
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Permit: W00021204 Owner - Facility: North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Inc
Inspection Date: 05/10/2022
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly wl respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
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