WQ0003979_Staff Report_20231010

October 9, 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.: W00003979
Facility name: 4665 Sartin 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: 2/15/2023
b. Site visit conducted by: J. Gonsiewski
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No
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
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.) The property owner told the inspector that he observed the irrigationystem running during rainfall events.
The current permit does not include a requirement for a rain sensor.
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
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
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
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10. Check all that apply:
❑ No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
® Notice(s) of deficiency ❑ 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? See attached NOD and inspection report.
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ®No❑N/A
III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
2. 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
3. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: 10/10/2023
IV. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
See attached detailed site map, inspection letter, and inspection report.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Mr. Harlan Hall
4665 Sartin Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency (NOD-2023-PC-0065)
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit No. WQ0003979
Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System
4665 Sartin Road
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Hall:
On February 15, 2023, Jim Gonsiewski of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources'
Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the single-family
residence wastewater irrigation system located at the subject property.
The following deficiency was noted during the inspection and requires your attention and action:
• You stated that that during periods of extended rain you observed the spray field in operation.
Permit Condition III. (5) states that irrigation shall not be performed during inclement
weather. Please correct this situation as soon as possible.
The following are items of concern that were noted during the inspection:
• You stated that you inspect the chlorinator monthly. Permit Condition III. (12) (b) specifies
a weekly inspection frequency for the chlorinator.
• Although access to the system alarm is difficult, Permit Condition III. (12) (c) states that
the alarm system must be inspected monthly. The current operational agreement you
signed as part of your permit renewal lists these requirements.
• You have not maintained an inspection log. Permit Condition V. (2) requires a log of these
inspections be maintained for a period of five (5) years.
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• The spray field was surrounded by a fence with a single wire. Permit Condition III. (8)
requires a minimum 2-strand wire fence be maintained on the fence around the spray
irrigation field.
Failure to abide by the conditions contained in your permit may subject the permittee to
enforcement action by DWR in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to
143-215.6C and/or revocation of this permit.
Please refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you have any questions concerning this letter, you may contact Mr. Jim Gonsiewski
or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0003979 Effective: 05/01/18 Expiration: 04/30/23 Owner: Harlan T Hall
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 4665 Sartin Rd. SFR
County: Alamance 4665 Sartin Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 27217
Contact Person: Harlan T Hall Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Winston-Salem take 1-40E to exit 143 turn L onto NC 62E, follow for --6.6mi turn L, take Union Ridge Rd --2.4mi turn L, take
Stoney Creek Church Rd -3.7mi turn R, take Sartin Rd-0.9mi, property is on the Rt
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/15/2023
Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 08:35AM
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Exit Time: 09:55AM
Phone: [phone]
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 Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0003979 Owner - Facility: Harlan T Hall
Inspection Date: 02/15/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 15, 2023, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR)
performed a compliance inspection of the single-family residence wastewater irrigation system located at the subject
property. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Mr. Jim Gonsiewski. Everything appeared to be
in good working order. Two people are living in the houise. Mr. Hall stated that he had has no problems, although he
replaced the system pump in 2022. The water supply well is located on the north side of the house. He is using the correct
chlorine tablets. The house was constructed in 1987.
The system alarm is located in the crawlspace under the master bedroom Mr, Hall stated that he placed it there so they
would be able to hear the alarm. The crawlspace is very narrow and access is limited. He stated that he did not want to go
in there during the inspection.
The septic tank (1,200 gallons, baffled) is located near the southeast corner of the house. The line from this tank runs south
to a 396 square foot subsurface sand filter, then south to the chlorinator. The line continues south to the 2,500-gallon
storage/pump tank. The line from this tank runs south to the 0.14 acre spray field with three (3) spray heads. The field is
surrounded by a single wire fence. The system is well maintained and appears to be operating without any major problems.
The system was not tested during the site visit because the water level was low in the pump tank. Also, Mr. Hall did not
want to manually turn on the system with a new pump. The spray system has three spray heads. One spray head which is
located near the adjacent garden has been set to spray away from the garden. No evidence of ponding was visible in or
around the spray field. The field is 0.14 acres. Mr. Hall said the system operates normally during dry weater but will run
during extended rainy weather. The chlorinator tubes were blackened and slightly warped. Mr. Hall stated that this occured
when he burned off the grass around the tubes. He said when he burns the grass now, he covers them with iron pipes to
protect them.
Mr. Hall said the septic tank was last pumped in 2016. Mentioned to him that the recommended time to pump a septic tank
is 3 to 5 years. He stated that he inspects the chlorinator and the remainder of the system monthly. Reminded him that the
chlorinator should be inspected weekly. He does not have an inspection log. The permit fees have been paid.
The following deficiency was noted during the inspection and requires attention and action:
• Mr. Hall stated that during periods of extended rain he observed the spray field in operation. Permit Condition III. (5)
states that irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather. Recommended correction of this situation as soon as
possible.
The followng are items of concern that were noted during the inspection:
• Mr. Hall stated that he inspects the chlorinator monthly. Permit Condition III. (12) (b) specifies a weekly inspection
frequency for the chlorinator.
• Although access to the system alarm is difficult, Permit Condition III. (12) (c) states that the alarm system must be
inspected monthly. The current operational agreement Mr. Hall signed as part of the permit renewal lists these
requirements.
• He has not maintained an inspection log. Permit Condition V. (2) requires a log of these inspections be maintained for a
period of five (5) years.
• The spray field was surrounded by a fence with a single wire. Permit Condition III. (8) requires a minimum 2-strand wire
fence be maintained on the fence around the spray irrigation field.
Failure to abide by the conditions contained in the permit may subject the permittee to enforcement action by DWR in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6Ato 143-215.6C and/or revocation of this permit.
NOD-2023-PC-0065 issued 3/10/2023.
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Permit: WQ0003979 Owner - Facility: Harlan T Hall
Inspection Date: 02/15/2023 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)?
No contractor
Comment: See Summary
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):
See Sunnary
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment: See comments
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 sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
See summary
Comment: See Summary
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablets contacting water? (If possible, poke them to determine.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary
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Permit: WQ0003979 Owner - Facility: Harlan T Hall
Inspection Date: 02/15/2023 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: See Summary
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: Only one wire on the fence
General
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
See summary
Does the system match the permit description?
If NO, explain:
See summary
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.
See summary
Comment: See summary
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
Irrigation
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Yes No NA NE
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