WQ0007526_Staff Report_20230131

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State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Quality
To: ❑ NPDES Unit ® Non -Discharge Unit Application No.:
Attn: Alys Hannum Facility Name:
County:
From: Dorothy M Robson
Raleigh Regional Office
L GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: 10/05/23 Date correction: 10/05/2022
b. Site visit conducted by: Dorothy M Robson
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No
d. Person contacted: Stephen Pettus and their contact information: xxx ext.
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:
WQ0007526
Pettus/ 3321 Shady
Grove Road,
Raleigh NC
Durham
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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 750-gallon baffled septic tank; two 120 sq.ft. (W) subsurface sand filters; a
tablet chlorinator; two interconnected 750-gallon pump/storage tanks; 0.19 acre spray irrigation area; and all
associated piping , valves, controls, and appurtenances.
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow: 240 gallons
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 followina (expand table if necessarv):
Monitoring Well
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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 issues in past 5 years
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:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
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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O&M requirements
Please remove "public" and (minimum 2-strand wire) from permit. The 15A
NCAC 02T .0605 (i) only states the following: Fencing shall be provided to
prevent access to the irrigation site and treatment units shall be lockable.
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: 1/31/2023
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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, JR.
Director
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NORTH CAROLI.
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4109 6739
Return Receipt Reauested
October 14, 2022
Stephen Pettus
3321 Shady Grove Road
Raleigh, NC 27617
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
3321 Shady Grove Road SFR
Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0007526
Durham County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 3321 Shady Grove Road SFR
on 10/05/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0007526. 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 750-gallon baffled septic tank; two 120 square
foot (ft2) subsurface sand filters, a tablet chlorinator, two interconnected 750- gallon storage/pump tank, a
0.19-acre spray irrigation area with three sprinklers, and all associated piping, valves, controls and
appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
The permit expired on September 30, 2020. According to the permit Section L 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):
2. During the inspection, a rain/ moisture sensor was not installed. In Section II.6 , you are required to
have a rain/moisture sensor connected to the system as stipulated in the permit.
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 maintains the system every
month, by checking and adding chlorine tablets as needed, repairs, and maintains spray equipment,
and has no equipment parked or stored on the system.
5. The fence around the irrigation was in good condition.
6. The septic tank has been pumped in January 2022.
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Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
7. Mr. Pettus conducts a monthly inspection and refills the chlorination for the system as needed.
Inspections (Section V):
8. Mr. Pettus conducts his own inspections but does not have any logs or records. The permit states "The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken". Please maintain a notebook
of inspections and maintenance activities.
General Conditions (Section VI):
9. The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Pettus. The current 2022 fees are paid. Last 5 years of fees
are up to date.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this
letter, submit a written response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 1 and 2
above.
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,
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Form
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WO0007526 Effective: 10/01/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Stephen Pettus
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 3321 Shady Grove Rd. SFR
County: Durham 3321 Shady Grove Rd
Region: Raleigh
Raleigh NC 27617
Contact Person: Stephen Pettus Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
Hwy 70 West past 1-540. Turn right onto Brier Creek Pkwy. Turn right onto ACC Blvd. Turn left onto Mt. Herman Church Rd. Name
changes to Shady Grove Rd. at the Wake/Durham line. Address is 3321 Shady Grove Rd.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/05/2022 Entry Time 10:30AM Exit Time: 11:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Dorothy M Robson 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
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
Drip or Irrigation
(See attachment summary)
Permit Status
Disinfection Tablets
General
Septic Tank
Pump Tank
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Permit: WQ0007526 Owner -Facility: Stephen Pettus
Inspection Date: 10/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 3321 Shady Grove Road SFR on
10/05/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Non discharge Permit No. W00007526. The findings and omments 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 750-gallon baffled septic tank; two 120 square foot (ft2)
subsurface sand filters, a tablet chlorinator, two interconnected 750-gallon storage/pump tank, a 0.19-acre spray irrigation
area with three sprinklers, and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expired on September 30, 2020. 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 11):
2. During the inspection, a rain/ moisture sensor was not installed. In Section 11.6 , you are required to have a rain/moisture
sensor connected to the system as stipulated in the permit.
3. Setbacks were established according to the Section 11. 10.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
4. During the inspection, the system was functioning normally. The owner maintains the system every month, by checking
and adding chlorine tablets as needed, repairs, and maintains spray equipment, and has no equipment parked or stored on
the system.
5. The fence around the irrigation was in good condition.
6. The septic tank has been pumped in January 2022.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):
7. Mr. Pettus conducts a monthly inspection and refills the chlorination for the system as needed.
Inspections (Section V):
8. Mr. Pettus conducts his own inspections but does not have any logs or records. The permit states "The Permittee shall
maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any
maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken". Please maintain a notebook of inspections and maintenance activities.
General Conditions (Section VI):
9. The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Pettus. The current 2022 fees are paid. Last 5 years of fees are up to date.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, submit a written
response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 1 and 2 above.
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Permit: WQ0007526 Owner -Facility: Stephen Pettus
Inspection Date: 10/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: 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)?
None
Comment: None
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):
Pump in January 2022
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment: N/E
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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:
None
Comment: None
Disinfection Tablets Yes No NA NE
*** 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.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: None
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Permit: WQ0007526 Owner -Facility: Stephen Pettus
Inspection Date: 10/05/2022 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump Tank
*** 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:
Comment: None
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: None
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: None
Yes No NA NE
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Unknown
Yes No NA NE
Spray Irrigation
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Yes No NA NE
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