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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0010358_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20221221DocuSign Envelope ID: F6B361F8-0458-4CCE-9596-96B321B81AC4 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Bernard L. Smith 265 Antioch Church Road Bear Creek, NC 27207 Mr. Smith, NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality December 29, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permit # WQ0010358 Facility: 265 Antioch Church Road SFR Chatham County On December 29, 2022, Jim Westcott from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your Single- family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment and spray irrigation system to evaluate compliance with the subject permit. The facility is permitted for the operation .00048 (MGD) wastewater treatment and irrigation facility consisting of a .35-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 August 18, 2018, is effective through July 31, 2023. Division records indicate the required annual fee for the period ending February 28, 2023, due March 5, 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. At the time of inspection, the permittee was on -site and gave a comprehensive tour and all components of the system were evaluated and tested and operating as designed. GDE NORTH CAROLI NA 1' oep.m.m oremrnment W.i� 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: F6B361F8-0458-4CCE-9596-96B321B81AC4 2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank annually 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. The septic tank residuals were last pumped on June 21, 2018. 3. Disinfection: Your system uses a tablet chlorination disinfection unit for disinfection of wastewater. The chlorination tablet disinfection system provides effective disinfection and reduces harmful bacteria from entering the environment. The chlorine tablet disinfection system should be checked weekly to ensure proper disinfection of the wastewater prior to spray irrigation. The tablet chlorinator was located, and adequate tablets were evident. 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 two irrigation spray fields (north and south, respectively) had isolation valves for each field each composed of 4 emitters were tested and discharging adequate flow as designed. The spray nozzles were recently replaced in 2022. The spray field vegetative cover was in good condition and there was no evidence of ponding within the spray field. The perimeter fencing surrounding the spray field irrigation boundary was secure and in good condition. The sand filter was enclosed and secured with adequate pressure and in proper operational condition. There was evidence of a fixed alarm system located in the crawl space and easily accessible. The high water visual and audible alarm for the sand filter was located inside the residence. 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 919-791-4247 or james.westcott@ncdenr.gov. D_E NORTH CARCLINA geparhneM of F,MrnnmanW quay 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: F6B361F8-0458-4CCE-9596-96B321B81AC4 Sincerely, DocuSigned by: VatA.t,SSa f. lAitzw t t , "- B2916E6AB32144F... Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Laserfiche D_E NORTH CAROLINA gaparhneM of Environment,/quay 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