WQ0003269_Staff Report_20230412

April 12, 2023
To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Alys Hannum
From: Caitlin Caudle
Winston-Salem Regional Office
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
Application No.: W00003269
Facility name: 782 Stoney Mtn Rd SFR
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: 4/10/2023
b. Site visit conducted by: C. Caudle
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No
d. Person contacted: Michael Delos Santos and their contact information: (919) 888 - 8158
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No
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. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or ❑ No
6. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
7. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or ❑ No
8. Has a review of source facilities compliance history been completed (e.g., CEIs and DMRs)? ® Yes or ❑ No
9. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
10. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Notice(s) of violation ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
11. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ®No❑N/A
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 2

III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
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
Mr. Delos Santos bought the property in August 2022, and there is an overdue
Permit Annual Fee?
annual fee from November 2022. Does he need to pay this fee before getting a
newpermit?
3. 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�jq# q g..ate reasons: )
4. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: 4/13/2023
IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
The spray field is close to the western property boundary and south of the gravel lot. The system was on ig nal1X
permitted under Permit No. 11404 issued on April 11, 1985. Based on a note in the hard file, the systemplans could
not be located in the State Records in 2014. The county health department did not have any records either. Is there a
copy of the system plans in CO files?
See attached site map and inspection summary.
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0003269 Effective: 06/25/18 Expiration: 05/31/23 Owner: Nicolas De Los Santos
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 782 Stoney Mountain Rd. SFR
County: Alamance 782 Stoney Mtn Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Elon NC 27244
Contact Person: Nicolas De Los Santos Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Winston-Salem take US 158E to NC 87S (Reidsville), take NC 87S --12.7mi turn L, take Kerr Chapel Rd --5.9mi turn R, take
Milesville Rd (becomes Stoney Mtn Rd)—0.8mi, the property is on the Lt
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 Entry Time 07:36AM Exit Time: 08:20AM
Primary Inspector: Caitlin qjuftuSigned by: Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): L(±v,""""j&968199D49D_
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Septic Tank Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation
General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0003269 Owner - Facility: Nicolas De Los Santos
Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On April 10, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Caitlin Caudle conducted a routine compliance inspection. Michael
Delos Santos, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. This review mostly reflected compliance with the permit. The
following items of concern were noted:
A. Irrigation was viewed in progress during the inspection. The spray heads were not rotating properly. Per Permit Conditior
V.2 "the Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities to prevent malfunctions,
facility deterioration and operator errors...." Please inspect the spray heads to determine if they need to be cleaned,
repaired, or replaced. If the same spray head cannot be found, a replacement with a similar flow rate (gallons per minute)
and spray diameter can be used.
B. The fencing around the irrigation field was improperly installed due to the spray head issue described above that created
an inaccurate irrigation zone. The fence needs to be expanded to the entire spray area when the spray heads are fixed. Per
Permit Condition 111.8 "... Fencing shall be provided to precent access to the irrigation site (minimum 2-strand wire)..." After
investigating the spray heads, please move the fence to exclude the entire irrigation area.
Other Observations:
• Mr. Delos Santos purchased the property August 2022 and the previous owner did not explain the system.
• Ms. Caudle walked through the treatment units and described best practices, permit requirements, and the permitting
process.
• Mr. Delos Santos did not receive a copy of the plans. Ms. Caudle provided a copy of the system plans.
• Ms. Caudle provided information about chlorine tablets.
• Permit renewal payments can be made here:
https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/permitting/water-quality-online-payments.
• The septic tank was replaced 8/24/2022.
• Mr. Delos Santos has not been maintaining an inspection log. Ms. Caudle discussed the inspection log requirements
and inspection frequencies for specific treatment units. The inspection requirements can be found in the Operation and
Maintenance Agreement and Permit Condition 111.12.
• Correct chlorine tablets were being used. Permit Condition 111.12.b. discusses the correct chlorine tablets.
• Mr. Delos Santos stated that the system will operate 2-3 times a day. Permit Condition 111.5 states that irrigation shall
not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that will cause ponding and runoff.
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Permit: WQ0003269 Owner - Facility: Nicolas De Los Santos
Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Septic Tank
*** 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):
8/24/2022
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment:
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
*** 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?
Yes No NA NE
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If maintenace is required, explain:
Comment: The system was not explained when the houe was purchased and system plans have yet to be
located.
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:
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Last functional test:
Comment:
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0003269 Owner - Facility: Nicolas De Los Santos
Inspection Date: 04/10/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: 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):
# 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: See summary.
# 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: See summary.
irrigation
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Yes No NA NE
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