WQ0019467 STAFF REPORT_20230126

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 4

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: WQ0019467
Attn: Alys Hannum Facility Name: Lathan/ 446
Rosemont Drive
County: Durham
From: Dorothy M Robson
Raleigh Regional Office

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 12/15/2022
b. Site visit conducted by: Dorothy M Robson
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: Anja Lathan and their contact information: 919-806-0504 email: [e-mail]
e. Driving directions: N/A
2. Discharge Point(s): N/A
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A
Classification:
River Basin and Sub-basin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
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 the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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:
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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: 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: a 1,500 gallon baffled septic tank with an effluent filter; a 20 square foot (fi2)
Advantex-AX20 Filter with VeriComm control panels; a recirculating tank and pump; a 7 gallon per minute
(GPM) ultraviolet (UV) disinfection unit; a 2,500 gallon storage/dosing tank with a 20 GPM pump operating at
110 feet of total dynamic head (TDH), and audio/visual high water alarms; a rain sensor; 0.30 acre drip irrigation
area with approximately 4,299 linear feet (LF) of drip line containing 2,150 emitters; and all associated piping,
valves, controls, and appurtenances
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow: 480 gallon per day (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.)
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:
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:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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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: No violations reported in BIMs.
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?
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: NA
17.Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): NA
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
3.List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
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4.List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
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:
V.ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
The DWR, RRO performed a review of the application and found the following discrepancies:
1.At the time of the inspection, the fence around the irrigation area was down. But the owner has fixed and repaired
the fence. Additionally, their permit had expired on May 31, 2022.
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January 5, 2023
Gregory P Lathan
446 Rosemont Drive
Durham, NC 27713-7598
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
446 Rosemont Drive SFR wastewater treatment system
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0019467
Chatham County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 446 Rosemont Drive SFR on
12/15/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0019467. 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 1,500-gallon baffled septic tank with an effluent
filter; 20 square feet Advantex-AX20 Filter with control panels; a recirculation tank and pump; a seven
(7)-gallon per minute (gpm) UV disinfection unit; a 2,500-gallon storage/ dosing tank with a 20 gpm pump
with audio/visual alarms; a rain sensor; and a 0.30-acre drip irrigation area to serve the single-family
residence at 446 Rosemont Drive, Durham, NC 27713, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1.The permit expired on May 31, 2022. According to the permit Section I. 1. a renewal was to be submitted
six months prior to the expiration of the permit. As the permittee, you are required to renew your
permit as stipulated in the permit.
Performance (Section II):
1.During the inspection, a rain/ moisture sensor was installed and functioning.
2.According to the Inspection and maintenance checklist by AQWA, the system functioned normally and
irrigated less than the yearly max of 21.85 inches.
3.Setbacks were established according to the Section II. 10.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
4.During the inspection, the system was functioning normally. The owner uses AQWA services to maintain
the system. The system is set up for remote telemetry and notifies AQWA if there are any sensors
triggered. AQWA services the system every 6 months.
5.The septic tank was last pumped 3 years.
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Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
6.The system uses telemetry and can be remotely checked by AQWA.
Inspections (Section V):
7.AQWA Services conducts inspections twice a year. Inspection records were provided by the permittee.
However, the permittee is still responsible for weekly maintenance on the system and irrigation system.
Based on the visual inspection, the fence had been torn down and should be repaired as soon as possible.
General Conditions (Section VI):
8.The facility continues to be owned by Gregory and Anja Lathan and annual fees have been paid. No
violations have been reported in the past five years.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Please review the
recommendations in item 1 and 7 above. There were no significant issues or findings noted during the
inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required.
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
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0019467 Effective:06/16/17 Expiration:05/31/22 Owner :Gregory P Lathan
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Chatham
Raleigh
Gregory P Lathan
Effective:Expiration:Facility:446 Rosemont Dr. SFR
446 Rosemont Dr
Durham NC 277137598
Title:Phone:
From Raleigh, I-40W, Exit 278. NC 55 S, 4.4 miles to light. Rt on O'Kelly Chapel Rd. 2.4 miles. Rt on Rosemont Drive (locked gate).
Driveway is on the right just before end of cul-de-sac.
Phone:Certification:System Classifications: Primary ORC: NA Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s): Anja Lathan
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
12/15/2022 10:00AM 10:30AM
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
Disinfection UV Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation
General
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0019467
12/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation
Gregory P Lathan
Routine
Inspection Summary:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 446 Rosemont Drive SFR on 12/15/2022.
This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Non discharge Permit No. WQ0019467. 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 1,500-gallon baffled septic tank with an effluent filter; 20 square
feet Advantex-AX20 Filter with control panels; a recirculation tank and pump; a seven (7)-gallon per minute (gpm) UV
disinfection unit; a 2,500-gallon storage/ dosing tank with a 20 gpm pump with audio/visual alarms; a rain sensor; and a
0.30-acre drip irrigation area to serve the single-family residence at 446 Rosemont Drive, Durham, NC 27713, with no
discharge of wastes to surface waters.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expired on May 31, 2022. According to the permit Section I. 1. a renewal was to be submitted six months
prior to the expiration of the permit. As the permittee, you are required to renew your permit as stipulated in the permit.
Performance (Section II):
1. During the inspection, a rain/ moisture sensor was installed and functioning.
2. According to the Inspection and maintenance checklist by AQWA, the system functioned normally and irrigated less
than the yearly max of 21.85 inches.
3. Setbacks were established according to the Section II. 10.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
4. During the inspection, the system was functioning normally. The owner uses AQWA services to maintain the system.
The system is set up for remote telemetry and notifies AQWA if there are any sensors triggered. AQWA services the system
every 6 months.
5. The septic tank was last pumped 3 years.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
6. The system uses telemetry and can be remotely checked by AQWA.
Inspections (Section V):
7. AQWA Services conducts inspections twice a year. Inspection records were provided by the permittee. However, the
permittee is still responsible for weekly maintenance on the system and irrigation system. Based on the visual inspection,
the fence had been torn down and should be repaired as soon as possible.
General Conditions (Section VI):
8. The facility continues to be owned by Gregory and Anja Lathan and annual fees have been paid. No violations have been
reported in the past five years.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Please review the recommendations in item 1 and 7
above. There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection
report is not required.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0019467
12/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation
Gregory P Lathan
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)?
AQWA
The permit expired on May 31, 2022Comment:
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):
The tank was pumped out in 2019
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?10/25/2022,
AQWA
No issuesComment:
Disinfection UV Yes No NA NE
*** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure
proper disinfection. ***
Is UV working?
Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
# Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non-Discharge)checked via
telemetry
System is checked every 6 months by AQWA and has telemeterty that notifys AQWA if there is
an issue.
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:10/25/2022
AQWA conducts te service.Comment:
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0019467
12/15/2022 Compliance Evaluation
Gregory P Lathan
Routine
*** 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):Drip
# 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?
It was raining and unable to check drip system. Also the fence has been pulled down and
needs to be reinstalled.
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.
No issues axcept for fencee down.
NoneComment:
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