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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0002342_Inspection Letter_20220915ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Gabriel and Sarah Sams 1018 Mountainside Lane Burlington, NC 27217 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 15, 2022 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 1018 Mountainside Ln SFR WWI Permit No. WQ0002342 Alamance County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sams: On September 15, 2022, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine compliance inspection. Sarah Sams, property owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of all treatment components and available records was completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional information and observations. If you have any questions, please contact me or Caitlin Caudle at the letterhead address or phone number, or by email at lon.sinder(c�ndenr.gov or caitlin.caudle(a�ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: Lon l . <Jn.lh r 145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO Enc: Inspection Report Chlorine Tablet Information Cc: Alamance County Environmental Health (electronic copy) Laserfiche File WQ0002342 WSRO Electronic Files GDE NORTH CAROLINA ' omm mr� ep..of o�.i North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0002342 Effective: 03/01/18 Expiration: 02/28/23 Owner : Charles W Dunham SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 1018 Mountainside Ln. SFR County: Alamance 1018 Mountainside Lane Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Charles W Dunham Burlington NC 272177543 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From I-40E exit 143 take NC 62E —6.6mi turn L, take Union Ridge Rd —2.4mi turn L, take Stoney Creek Church Rd --2.0mi turn R, take Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd —0.5mi turn L, take Mt Vernon Church Rd —1.9mi turn R, take Mountainside Ln —0.4mi prop. on the Rt System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/15/2022 Primary Inspector: Caitlin Caudle Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 09:15AM Exit Time: 10:45AM Phone: 336-776-9699 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 ▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods ▪ Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) ▪ Permit Status ▪ Disinfection Tablets ▪ General ▪ Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank Page 1 of 4 Permit: WQ0002342 Owner - Facility: Charles W Dunham Inspection Date: 09/15/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On September 15, 2022, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine compliance inspection. Sarah Sams, property owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of all treatment components and available records was completed. This review reflected compliance with the subject permit. Other observations: • There is a large drainage ditch downslope of the spray field. There was no standing or flowing water in the ditch. This is a stormwater feature. • The correct chlorine tablets were being used. A brochure will be provided about chlorine tablets. • Mr. Sams keeps an electronic log of all maintenance on his phone. Mrs. Sams stated that he checks the system monthly. • The septic tank was last pumped June 2022. As a reminder, the permit requires the septic tank be inspected monthly and pumped as needed (III.12.a.) • There is not a rain sensor connected to the system. • The sand filter is below ground. • The chlorine contact chamber is available for review through a well casing. • The water supply well is over 100ft from the septic tank. It is housed in a barn upslope of the system. • Please be mindful of vegetation growing in the spray field. Vegetation should not be allowed to impede the spray pattern. Pruning vegetation back may occasionally be necessary. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0002342 Owner - Facility: Charles W Dunham Inspection Date: 09/15/2022 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: This was also a permitting visit in response to a Change of Ownership request. 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): Septic tank pumped 6/22 during system inspection before home was purchased. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: There is no septic tank filter. Sand Filter/Treatment Pods ***Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked/leveled every 6 months and vegetative growth shall be removed manually. *** # Is system something other than a sand filter? # If YES, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.) # Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? Does the sandfilter require maintenance? If maintenace is required, explain: Comment: Sand filter is below ground. 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) *** 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: WQ0002342 Owner - Facility: Charles W Dunham Inspection Date: 09/15/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine 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): # 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 System was in good condition. Yes No NA NE Irrigation 2 • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4