WQ0002653_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230206

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
n1WR WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OPERATIONS SECTION
Division of Water Resources NON -DISCHARGE APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST FORM
January 12, 2023
To: RRO-WQROS: Scott Vinson.' Vanessa Manuel
From: Cord Anthony, Water Quality Permitting Section - Non -Discharge Branch
Permit Number: WQ0002653
Applicant: Kenneth G. and Tonya L. Page
Owner Type: Individual
Facility Name: 601 Virgil Rd. SFR
Signature Authority: Kenneth G. and Tonya L. Page
Address: 601 Virgil Rd., Durham, NC 27703
Permit Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Project Type: Renewal
Owner in BIMS? Yes
Facility in BIMS? Yes
Title: Owners
County: Durham
Fee Category: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigaton Fee Amount: $0 -Renewal
Comments/Other Information: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
> Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above -referenced application for your review,
comment, and/or action.
> Please provide the name of the Regional Office reviewer to the Central Office staff.
> Within 45 calendar days of application receipt, please return a completed staff report to the Central Office reviewer
noted above.
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State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
F_nvironll ental Staff Report
Quality
To: ❑ NPDES Unit ® Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Cord Anthony
From: Curtis Tyree
Raleieh
Application No.: WQ0002653
Facility Name: 601 Virgil Rd.
Durham NC, SFR
County: Durham
Note: This form has been adapted from the non -discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non -
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit:02-06-2023
b. Site visit conducted by: Curtis Tyree
c. Inspection report attached? Yes
d. Person contacted: Tonya Page and their contact information: 919-475-1754
e. Driving directions:
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
Classification:
River Basin and Sub -basin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: SFR (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:480 gpd
Current permitted flow:480 gpd
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 ❑ NiA
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NiA
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N."A
If no, please explain: . _.
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6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N:`A
If no, please explain: _ _
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:
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
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 ® NIA
If no, please complete the following ex and table if necessary):
Monitoring Well
Latitude
Longitude
I II
U 1 II
u I 11
15 1 if
7 I II
O 1 IF
0 I f1
8 I f1
U 1 IF
O 1 IF
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:
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 answericomments (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 datesr"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 T N:-A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
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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:
Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition
Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
5. Recommendation:
6.
Reason
❑ 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
❑D
Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervis
Date: ;le I.'_Zy
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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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ROY COOPER
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ELIZABETH S. BISER
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RICHARD E. ROGERS. IR.
(A ec ror
KLNNETH G. AND TONYA L. PAGL
601 VIRGIL ROAD
DURHAM, NORTII CAROLINA 27703
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Page:
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
January 12, 2023
Subject: Acknowledgement of
Application No. WQ0002653
601 Virgil Rd. SFR
Single -Family Residence
Wastewater Irrigation System
Durham County
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting documentation received on January 11, 2023. Your application package has been assigned the
number listed above, and the primary reviewer is Cord Anthony.
Central and Raleigh Regional Office staff will perform a detailed review of the provided
application, and may contact you with a request for additional information. To ensure maximum efficiency
in processing permit applications, the Division of Water Resources requests your assistance in providing a
timely and complete response to any additional information requests.
If you have any questions, please contact Cord Anthony at [e-mail]_
Sincerely,
Nathaniel D. Thornburg, Branch Chief —
Division of Water Resources
cc; Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)
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ROY COOPER
Covernor-
ELIZABETH S. BISER
secr-efoly
RICHARD E. ROGERS. JR.
Vireclor
Kenneth and Tonya Page
601 Virgil Road
Durham N.C. 27703-8809
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 22, 2023
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Non -Discharge Permit # WQ0002653
Facility: 601 Virgil Road SFR
Durham County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Page,
On February 6, 2023, Curtis Tyree, from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject Non -
Discharge Permit WQ0002653. Mrs. Page's assistance during the inspection was greatly
appreciated.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a 1,200 gallon baffled septic tank; a
distribution box; dual 210 square foot (ft2) subsurface sand filters; a tablet chlorinator; a chlorine
contact tank; a 1,200 gallon storage tank; a 1,200 gallon pump tank with a field dosing pump and
audio/visual high water alarm; a 0.35 acre spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves,
controls, and appurtenances.
Non -Discharge Permit WQ0002653 authorizes the continued operation up to 480 gallons per day
(gpd). The authorized irrigation is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring
requirements established within the non -discharge permit. The items below show what
conditions were noted at your facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
L Treatment system operation; The wastewater treatment system shall be
effectively maintained and operated at all times so there is no discharge to surface
waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. At the
time of this inspection, the facility appears to be effectively maintained. There
were no signs of runoff or ponding in the irrigation field. Mrs. Page informed
me that her son helps her with the up -keep and maintenance of the system and
spray field.
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North Carolina Department ol'Environmental Quality I Division or Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3&t10 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least
once a year 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. Mrs Page informed me
that Scotty's septic service pumped their septic tank out in early 2020.
3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator, The permittee is to inspect the tablet
chlorinator weekly to insure there is an adequate supply of chlorine tablets for
continuous and proper operation. At the time of the inspection, the chlorinator
had an adequate amount of chlorine tablets and the correct type of chlorine
tablets were being used.
4. Proper Operation and maintenance: The system shall be inspected monthly to
make certain of the proper operation of the spray heads, that the system is free of
leaks, that the vegetative growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface run off, and that no
objectional odors are being generated. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning
system shall be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. On the day
of this inspection, the spray field appeared to be assimilating the waste and no
ponding/runoff was observed. The pumps and audible/visual alarms were
working properly, and the system looked to be well maintained
5. Field conditions: Public access to the irrigation sites and wastewater treatment
facilities shall be prohibited. Fencing shall be provided to prevent access to the
irrigation site. The irrigation field was well maintained, and no leaks or broken
lines were found. The fencing was more than adequate, and the system was in
good working order.
Non -discharge Permit WQ0002653 requires the permittee pay the annual fee within 30 days after
being billed by the division, and that the permittee must apply for a permit renewal 180 days
prior to the expiration of the permit. There are no overdue fees for the subject permit.
Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment facility in accordance with your
Operation and Maintenance agreement to ensure the treatment components are always
maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to maintain associated
maintenance records (permit required inspection log) onsite for a minimum of five years and
available for inspection.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Curtis Tyree at 919-791-4239.
North Carolina Department of E m irontnenlal Quahly I IN% iston or Water Resources
D E � Raleigh Regional Office 1 ;800 Barren Drive I Raleigh, Norlh Carolina 27609
r�iry � �►/ M 791,4200

Sincerely,
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment
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North Carolina Department or$nvironmental Quality I Division orWiter Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barren Drive I Raleigh. Noah Carolina 27009
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919.791.4200

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0002653 Effective: 03/01/18 Expiration: 02/28/23 Owner: Kenneth G Page
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 601 Virgil Rd. SFR
County: Durham 601 Virgil Rd
Region: Raleigh
Durham NC 277038809
Contact Person: Kenneth G Page Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Raleigh take US 70W -2.3mi past Brier Creek Pkwy turn R, lake Leesville Rd -2.5mi turn L, take Carpenter Pond Rd -0.8mi
turn L, take Virgil Rd-1.8mi, the driveway is on the Rt
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/0612023 Entry Time 03:30PM Exit Time: 04:10PM
Primary Inspector: Curtis R Tyree Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation
General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0002653 Owner - Facility: Kenneth G Page
Inspection Date: 02106/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
See attached inspection report.
The system is working according to design.
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Permit: WQ0002653 Owner - Facility. Kenneth G Page
Inspection Date: 02/06/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Permit Status Yes No NA NE
# Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# if not, does the resident rent from the Permittee? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ M ❑ ❑
If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)?
Comment: The permittee performs the maintenance as needed
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?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
0000
Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped):
Scotty's septic tank service pumped the tank out and cleaned the effluent filter in early 2020. Mr. and Mrs.
Page are the only ones staying in the residence so the tank doesn't need pumped out very often but they
check it once a year as required.
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
M000
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Scotty's septic
tank service
Comment:
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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If YES, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
# Does the permittee know where the sandflter is located? 0000
Does the sandfiiter require maintenance? ❑ N ❑ ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
Comment: The sand filters appear to be working properly at this time.
Pump Tank Yes No NA NE
*** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) ***
Is the pump working? 0000
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Last functional test: Weekly
Comment:
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Permit: W00002653 Owner - Facility: Kenneth G Page
Inspection Date: 02MI2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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):
# 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 ent.re .rrigation area?
Comment: The spray field is in good shape
General
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
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: The system is working as designed.
Spray
4
Yes No NA NE
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