WQ0012264_Inspection_20221006

Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 2219 4720
Return Receipt Requested

October 06, 2022

David Dylan Harris
4257 Antioch Church Rd
Timberlake, NC 27583

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
4257 Antioch Church Rd. SFR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0012264
Person County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 4257 Antioch Church Rd.
SFR on 9/23/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0012264. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".

Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank; a 360 square
foot (ft2) subsurface sand filter; a tablet chlorinator; a 2,400 gallon storage/pump tank; a 0.38 acre spray
irrigation area, and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.

During the inspection, the following was observed:

Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expired on June 17, 2017. A permit renewal application should be submitted no later than 6
months prior (January 17, 2017) to expiration in accordance to Permit Section I.1. As of the date of this
letter, a permit renewal was submitted October 4, 2022 and is currently under review.

Performance (Section II):
2. During the inspection, a rain/ moisture sensor was not installed. In Section II.6 , you are required to have
a rain/moisture sensor connected to the system as stipulated in the permit.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3. During the inspection, the system was functioning normally. The owner maintains the system every month,
by checking and adding chlorine tablets as needed, repairs and maintains spray equipment, and has no
equipment parked or stored on the system. The 4th sprinkler line was broken, and Mr. Harris was waiting
on the part to arrive to repair the sprinkler line.
4. The septic tank has not been pumped in over 5 years. However, it is recommended to pump the tank
every 5 years.
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Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
5. Mr. Harris conducts a monthly inspection and refills the chlorination for the system on a weekly basis.

Inspections (Section V):
6. Mr. Harris conducts his own inspections but does not have any logs or records. The permit states “The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken”. Please maintain a
notebook of inspections and maintenance activities.

General Conditions (Section VI):
7. The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Harris. The current 2022 fees are overdue. However, previous
years are paid. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division.
Failure to pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [lSA NCAC
02T .010S(e)(3)].

This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this letter,
submit a written response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7
above.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dorothy Robson with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Vanessa E Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Form
Cc: Non-Discharge Laserfiche
DocuSign Envelope ID: B42FB5F2-9DA7-4DD2-AD32-4EEEF8F29565
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0012264 Effective:06/07/17 Expiration:05/31/22 Owner :David Dylan Harris
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Person
Raleigh
David Dylan Harris
Effective:Expiration:Facility:4257 Antioch Church Rd. SFR
4257 Antioch Church Rd
Timberlake NC 27583
Title:Phone:[phone]
From Raleigh take I-40W to Durham Freeway , take Durham Freeway N to Roxboro Rd and follow N for ~24.7 mi, turn R onto
Antioch Church Rd and follow for ~4.1mi, property is on Left
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
09/23/2022 01:30PM 02:15PM
Dorothy M Robson 919-791-4241
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0012264
09/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation
David Dylan Harris
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 4257 Antioch Church Rd.
SFR on 9/23/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non discharge Permit No. WQ0012264. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a a 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank; a 360 square foot
(ft2) subsurface sand filter; a tablet chlorinator; a 2,400 gallon storage/pump tank; a 0.38 acre spray irrigation area, and all
associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1.The permit expired on June 17, 2017. A permit renewal application should be submitted no later than 6 months prior
(January 17, 2017) to expiration in accordance to Permit Section I.1. As of the date of this letter, a permit renewal was
submitted October 4, 2022 and is currently under review.
Performance (Section II):
2.During the inspection, a rain/ moisture sensor was not installed. In Section II.6 , you are required to have a rain/moisture
sensor connected to the system as stipulated in the permit.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3.During the inspection, the system was functioning normally. The owner maintains the system every month, by checking
and adding chlorine tablets as needed, repairs and maintains spray equipment, and has no equipment parked or stored on
the system. The 4th sprinkler line was broken, and Mr. Harris was waiting on the part to arrive to repair the sprinkler line.
4.The septic tank has not been pumped in over 5 years. However, it is recommended to pump the tank every 5 years.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
5.Mr. Harris conducts a monthly inspection and refills the chlorination for the system on a weekly basis.
Inspections (Section V):
6.Mr. Harris conducts his own inspections but does not have any logs or records. The permit states “The Permittee shall
maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any
maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken”. Please maintain a notebook of inspections and maintenance activities.
General Conditions (Section VI):
7.The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Harris. The current 2022 fees are overdue. However, previous years are paid.
The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the annual fee
accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit. [lSA NCAC 02T .010S(e)(3)].
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, submit a written
response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 above.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0012264
09/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation
David Dylan Harris
Routine
Permit Status Yes No NA NE
# 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)?
None
NoneComment:
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
*** 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):
He has it scheduled for the follwing week.
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
NoneComment:
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Yes No NA NE
*** 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:
None
NoneComment:
Disinfection Tablets Yes No NA NE
*** 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.)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0012264
09/23/2022 Compliance Evaluation
David Dylan Harris
Routine
He puts tablets in weekly but unable to see them. The chlorinator tube should have a sleeve to
contain the tablets and can be lifted to see if it needs to be refilled. The sleeve should allow
water to freely flow through it and should allow the tablet to drop through it freely.
Comment:
Pump Tank Yes No NA NE
*** 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:unknown
The pump tank cap has cracks and holes and should be repaired to prevent debris from
entering the pump tank. In addition, there is no rain guage attached to prevent the system from
spraying on rainy days. Please install a rain guage.
Comment:
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
*** 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):spray irrigation
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:4
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?
The 4th irrigation line is broken and the owner has an order in for parts to replace. Currently
turned off until fixed.
Comment:
General Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
None
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.
Just some minor maintenance issues that are currently being addressed
Overall the system is functioning properly.Comment:
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