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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0006457_Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report_20221221ROY DO0PER Govetuor ELIZrt1! iCHARD E. ROGER$JR Mr. Randall T. Watson 779 Isley School Road Burlington, North Carolina 27217 NORTH CAROLINA OntlivisteMulatdify December 21, 2022 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permit No. WQ0006457 Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System 779 Isley School Road SFR Alamance County Dear Mr. Watson: On December 13, 2022, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the single-family residence wastewater irrigation system located at the subject property. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Mr. Jim Gonsiewski. While inspection of the wastewater irrigation system generally reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0006457, the following items of concern require your attention and action: 1) You stated that you check the tablets in the chlorinator and the components of the system monthly and have kept records of these inspections. Permit Condition III. (12) lists specific inspection frequencies (weekly for the chlorinator and monthly for the storage, pump, alarm systems, spray system). Permit Condition V. (2) states that a record of these inspections should be maintained for five years. Additionally, the current operational and maintenance agreement lists these requirements. Please begin inspecting your chlorinator weekly and continue to maintain an inspection log. 2) Based on our records, the annual permit fee of $60 has not been paid for 2021 or 2022. Your permit expires on March 31, 2023. Please pay these fees as soon as possible so your permit can be renewed on time. meusre v.w� ,/� North Carolina Department of Envimmnental 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 Failure to abide by the conditions contained in your permit may subject the permittee to enforcement action by DWR in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C and/or revocation of this permit. This office appreciates your efforts in correcting the items of concern noted in previous inspections. If you have any questions concerning this letter, you may contact Mr. Jim Gonsiewski or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, , 10ocuSignerl by: by a ar `— 145849E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider Regional Supervisor - Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ - WSRO enc.: Inspection Report cc: Alamance County Environmental Health — (Electronic Copy) D_EQ., North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Raleigh. North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0006457 Effective: 04/01/18 Expiration: 03/31/23 Owner: Randall T Watson SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 779 Isley School Rd. SFR County: Alamance 779 Isley School Rd Region: Winston-Salem Contact Person: Randall T Watson Burlington NC 27217 Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: From N. Park Ave & Elmer St in Burlington go N appx 3 mi (road changes to Burch Bridge Rd). R on Snug Harbor and L on Isley School Road. According to GIS, property is on L. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 12/13/2022 Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Secondary Inspector(s): Entry Time 03:20PM Exit Time: 04:25PM ,j-DDocusigned by: GoVtyes.XV I —E197B1313F179045F... 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 ▪ Sand Filter/Treatment Pods II Drip or Irrigation (See attachment summary) Permit Status 111 Disinfection Tablets MI General ▪ Septic Tank ▪ Pump Tank Page 1 of 4 Permit: W00006457 Owner - Facility: Randall T Watson Inspection Date: 12/13/2022 Inspection Typo : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On December 13, 2022, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the single-family residence wastewater irrigation system located at the subject property. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Mr. Jim Gonsiewski. While inspection of the wastewater irrigation system generally reflects compliance with Permit No. WQ0006457, the following items of concern require action: 1) The permittee stated that he checked the tablets in the chlorinator and the components of the system monthly and has kept records of these inspections. Permit Condition 111.(12) lists specific inspection frequencies (weekly for the chlorinator and monthly for the storage, pump, alarm systems, spray system).Permit Codition V.(2) states that a record of these inspections should be maintained for five years. Additionally, the current operational agreement lists these requirements. It was recommended that Mr. Watson begin inspecting the chlorinator weekly and continue to maintain an inspection log. 2)Based on DWR records, the annual permit fee of $60 has not been paid for 2021 or 2022. The permit expires on March 31, 2023. It was recommended that the permittee pay these fees as soon as possible so the permit can be renewed on time. Page 2 of 4 Permit: WQ0006457 Owner- Facility:RandallT Watson Inspection Date: 12/13/2022 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: 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? I-las the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped): # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: 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: The system does not appear to require any maintenance. 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 Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑❑❑ 12/22/2022 Rowland Environmental Yes No NA NE ODOM • ❑ ❑ ❑ MOOD Yes No NA NE 1111100 ■ ❑❑❑ ■ ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑• Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 Permit: WO0006457 Owner- Facility:Randall T Watson Inspection Date: 12/13/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine *** 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 permit -tee 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: The system has been well maintained. 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 No signs of system failure noted. • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE Irrigation 4 ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ 111000 • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑•❑ ❑ Page 4 of 4 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Quality Section NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE — WASTEWATER IRRIGATION General Information Permittee: Randall T. and Shannon A. Watson Telephone No.: 336-266-0023 Permit No: WQ00 06457 Issuance Date: 01/10/2018 Other Contact: County: Alamance Expiration Date: 03/31/2023 Telephone No.: Location & Address: 779 Isley School Road, Burlington NC 27217 Reason for Inspection ROUTINE I FOLLOW-UP ❑ COMPLAINT Comments (attach additional pages as necessary) PERMITTING ❑ OTHER: Arrived on site at 03:20 PM, 12/13/2022. Met with the owner, Randall Watson. Walke through the system. Everything appeared to be in good operational order. According to Mr. Watson, they do not have any problems with the system. He and his wife and his two children are the only individuals living at the residence. The correct chlorine tablets are being used. The alarm for the system is located at the system pump outside the house. The system was tested and works. Mr. Watson stated that the alarm can easily be heard inside the house. The septic tank (1,000 gallon, baffled) is located on the east side of the house. Two concrete access hatches were visible. The line from the tank runs southeast to the 396 square foot sand filter. The line from this filter continues to run southeast towards two chlorinator tubes in a tree line. The line from the tubes runs northeast towards a chlorine contact tank and a pump tank. The line from this pump tank runs southeast to the 0.15 acre spray field located inside the property line. The spray field is surrounded by a 2 wire fence”and has four spray heads. The water supply well for the residence is located on the Ikafs411461f3tWe property near Isley School Road. Walked around the spray field. No runoff or ponding was noted in the field. Mr. Watson turned on the pump for the system. All four spriklers were operational. No problems with the spray pattern. Mr. Watson also stated that on 11/22/2022, in conjunction with the pumping of the septic tank, the system was inspected and serviced by Rowland Environmental. Mr. Watson said he checks the chlorinator tubes and the components of the system monthly. He has a record of these inspections. Reminded him that the permit requires the chlorinator should be checked weekly. Left residence at 04:25 PM. Is a follow-up inspection necessary? Yes No Primary Inspector: Jim Gonsiewski Date of Inspection: 12/13/2022 Secondary Inspector: Entry Time: 03:20 PM Exit Time: 04:25 PM Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Record Keeping Is current permit available upon request? Is the Permittee the current resident? Is a copy of system plans available? Is estimated flow rate less thanpermitted flow design? Designed flow: 450 gpd (estimated by # bedrooms, # of residents, or water meter readings) Does Permittee/Resident have an inspection log? k7 Yes (date & time of monthly system inspections, observations noted, any maintenance and repairs) Are septic tank pumping receipts available? V Yes Date septic tank was last pumped? 11/12/22. per receipt Metering equipment calibrated? (if any) ❑ Yes Free of complaints the last 12 months? V Yes Comments: VYes ❑No ❑NA ❑NE VYes Ti No ❑NA ❑NE ❑ Yes 7 No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes ❑ No NA ❑ NE No ❑ No ❑ No ❑ No NA ❑ NE ❑ NA p NA ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE Septic Tank Are tanks properly located? K 1 Yes 7 No NA ❑ NE Does septic tank have a filter? V Yes 7 No ❑ NA ❑ NE Is septic tank checked and pumped as needed? F 1 Yes 7 No ❑ NA ❑ NE (minimum annually) Comments: 1,000 gallon baffled tank Pump Tank, Pumps, Controls, & Alarms Description: Are all pumps present and operational? 7 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA 7 NE Are floats and controls operable? V71 Yes No ❑ NA text here Are alarms (audible & visible) present and operational? VYes No 7 NA Li NE Are alarms properly located? (where it can be seen and heard) 7 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE If required, is a rain sensor present and operational? 7 Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE Are storage tanks, pumps, and alarms checked monthly? V Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE Comments: Treatment Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, V Yes note below. Free of bypass lines or structures? Does the treatment unit require an operator? If so, note who below. Are treatment units subsurface? 7 Yes Is the treatment unit free of ponding, algae, or excessive n Yes vegetation? Is the treatment unit re -circulated at a valid ration? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Are treatment units locked/public access restricted? Comments: 7 Description: 396 sgft subsurface sand filter Westelr Nte ❑ NA No NE NA ❑ NE Yes No NA ❑ NE f Yes ❑No 2NA ❑NE No ❑ NA ❑ NE No Li NA V\S text here ❑ Yes No V NA ❑ NE V Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE V Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE Treatment Disinfection Non -Discharge Compliance Inspection Report Description: tablet Is the disinfection system accessible? Is system checked as needed? (minimum weekly) Are tablets in cylinder(s)? Are tablets proper type? (wastewater grade calcium hypochlorite) Is UV adequate intensity? UV bulbs clean? Extra UV bulbs available? Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? Comments: V Yes n No Yes V No V Yes No 7 Yes Yes ❑ No n Yes No n Yes No End Use Irrigation ❑Drip VSpray # of spray heads: 4 Is access restricted by a fence with at least two strands V Yes of wire? Is the cover crop acceptable? Are application rates adhered to? No evidence of ponding, runoff, or limiting slopes? Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? Are spray heads operational? Are buffers adequate? As per permit at the time of system construction. Are any wells located nearby? If so, how close? VInside CB ❑Within 250' of CB Is municipal water available in the area? Comments: System Sketch 7 ❑ NA ❑ NA ❑ NA No ❑ NA 7 NA 7 NA ❑ NA ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE ❑ NE ✓ NE # of acres: 0.15 ac No ❑ NA ❑ NE Yes No 7 Yes No 7 7 7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No ❑Greater than 250' from CB Yes 7No ❑NA ❑NE No No No n No NA NA NA NA NA n NA ❑ NA NE NE NE NE ❑ NE ❑ NE NE