WQ0007581_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231018

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 18, 2023
Thomas E. Osborne and Karen L. Osborne
4613 Guess Road
Rougemont, NC 27572
Subject:
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit # WQ0007581
Facility: 4613 Guess Road SFR
Orange County
Mr. Osborne,
On October 3, 2022, Jim Westcott from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your Single-
family residence wastewater treatment and spray irrigation system to evaluate compliance
with the subject permit.
The facility is permitted for the operation .00048 (MGD) wastewater treatment and
irrigation facility consisting of a .001 gallon baffled septic tank; 450 ft2 subsurface
recirculating sand filter; a tablet chlorinator; two .012 gallon storage/pump tank with high
water alarm, and a 16 GPM submersible pump and a .007854 ft2 of spray irrigation area
and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes
to surface waters.
The permit, which was issued October 2, 2018, is effective through February 2, 2024.
Division records indicate the required annual fee for the period ending December 31, 2023,
due February 3, 2023, has been paid.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Treatment system Operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively
maintained and always operated so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any
contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. The treatment system
components are to be inspected weekly by the permittee.
NORTH CAROLINA � �
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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At the time of inspection, the permittee was on -site and provided a comprehensive tour
of the facility. All system components were tested and evaluated at the time of
inspection.
2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank annually 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. The
non -discharge permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with residuals
disposal for a period of 5 years. A recent receipt dated 10/13/23 from a service
contractor revealed the residuals removed were provided at the time of inspection.
3. Disinfection: The system uses a tablet chlorination disinfection unit for disinfection of
wastewater. The chlorination tablet disinfection system provides effective disinfection and
reduces harmful bacteria from entering the environment. The chlorine tablet disinfection
system should be checked weekly to ensure proper disinfection of the wastewater prior to
spray irrigation. The tablet chlorinator was located at the time of inspection. The tablet
feeder had an adequate supply of tablets. The control junction box and audible high-
water alarm were located and tested.
4. Proper Operation and Maintenance: The system shall be inspected monthly to make
certain of the proper operation of the spray and irrigation system and that the sol is
assimilating the disposed treated wastewater with no surface runoff, and that no
objectionable odors are being generated. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall
be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. At the time of inspection, the
spray irrigation system was evaluated for operation. The spray field vegetative cover
was in good condition, there was no evidence of surface runoff or ponding. The
perimeter fencing was secured.
Please continue to periodically inspect and evaluate the wastewater spray irrigation
system components are properly maintained and operating as designed. Maintain all
associated operational records onsite for a period of five years as required by the subject
permit.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take
corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Jim Westcott at
[e-mail] or 919-791-4247.
� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000
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Sincerely,
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000
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