WQ0002882_Staff Report_20220909

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
To: NPDESUnitNon-Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0002882
Attn: Leah Parente Facility name:Colin Webster Single Family SI

From: Tony W. Honeycutt
FayettevilleRegional Office
Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facilitystaff reportto 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: 08/31/2022
b.Site visit conducted by: Tony W. Honeycutt
c.Inspection report attached. Yes or No
d.Person contacted: Colin Websterand their contact information: [phone]ext.
e.Driving directions: From Vass NC, take Vass-Carthage roadto the intersection with Niagara-Carthage road.
Turn left onto Niagara-Carthage road. Go approximately 1.5 miles to S Lakeshore Drive and turnright.Take S
Lakeshore Drive past the Whispering Pines pool and bear right, staying on S Lakeshore Drive. Upon crossing
the bridge turn into the driveway of 140 S Lakeshore Drive.This is the only residence on this manmade island.
2.Discharge Point(s):
Latitude:35.265355Longitude:-79.377395(approx. center of the spray irrigation area)
Latitude:Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:n/a
Classification:
River Basin and Subbasin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II.PROPOSED FACILITIES:NEW APPLICATIONS
1.Facility Classification:
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2.Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No
If no, explain:
3.Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
4.Do theplans and site maprepresent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
6.Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable?Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Colin Webster (landowner) Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance, and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities: Single-family residence wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting
of a 500 GPD Chromaglass-Model CA5 aeration package unit designed for single residences; a tablet chlorinator;
two interconnected 1200-gallon storage/pump tanks with a 16 GPM irrigation pump; a .23 acre spray irrigation
area; all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances.
Proposed flow: 480 GPD
Current permitted flow: 480 GPD
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.) n/a
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc.) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
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.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No
If no, please explain: According to Mr. Webster, the solids chamber of the septic tank is pumped approximately
every three years.
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
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10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review: Single Family Spray Irrigation systems are not
required to submit NDMR/NDAR- since no flow measurement is available. The flow rate of 480 GPD appears
to a design parameter based upon the systems components and the home having four bedrooms.
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain: !!!!!
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place? n/a
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: n/a
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): n/a

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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason
n/a

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
n/a

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
n/a

5. 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
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:

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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
None

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