WQ0006897_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20221221

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Daniel R. Bass
4121 Murphy School Road
Durham, NC 27705
Mr. Bass,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 21, 2022
Subject:
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit # WQ0006897
Facility: 4121 Murphy Scholl Rd. SFR
Orange County
On December 13, 2022, Jim Westcott from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your Single-
family residence wastewater treatment and spray irrigation system and met with Daniel
Bass to evaluate compliance with the subject permit.
The facility is permitted for the operation .00024 (MGD) wastewater treatment and
irrigation facility consisting of a .15-acre of spray irrigation area and all associated piping,
valves, controls, and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to surface waters.
The permit, which was issued February 18, 2018, is current and effective through February
28, 2023. Division records indicate the required annual fee for the period ending January
31, 2023, due February 2, 2022, has been paid.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Treatment system Operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively
maintained and always operated so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any
contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. The components of the system
are inspected weekly, monthly, and quarterly by the permittee. At the time of
inspection, the treatment system appears to be effectively maintained.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office I 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to
determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks
should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than
1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping
company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required. The
non -discharge permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with residuals
disposal for a period of 5 years. At the time of inspection, the permittee stated that the tank
was scheduled to be cleaned by 12/15 as a requirement of transfer of sale of the property.
A receipt will be sent to the office verifying cleaning and inspection of the septic and
effluent pump tanks.
3. Disinfection: Your system uses a chlorine tablet disinfection unit for disinfection of
wastewater. The chlorine disinfection system provides effective disinfection and reduces
harmful bacteria from entering the environment. The chlorine feeder should be checked
weekly to ensure proper disinfection of the wastewater prior to spray irrigation.
Additional tablets were required at the time of inspection. Proper chlorine tablets were
on site as required.
4. Proper Operation and Maintenance: The system shall be inspected monthly to make
certain of the proper operation of the spray and irrigation system and that the sol is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall
be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. At the time of inspection, the
spray irrigation system was in operation and in good working order. The spray field
vegetative cover was in good condition and the perimeter fencing was secured with
proper signage.
Please continue to periodically inspect and evaluate the wastewater spray irrigation
system components are properly maintained and operating as designed. Maintain all
associated operational records onsite for a period of five years as required by the subject
permit.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take
corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Jim Westcott at
[e-mail] or 919-791-4247.
Sincerely, ,-DocuSigned by:
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919.707.9000

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919.707.9000