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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0001307_Inspection_20231027ROY COOPER Covernar ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Ronald Spiegel 104 Kileway Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 27, 2023 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System Permit No. WQ0001307 Facility: 104 Kileway Drive Durham County Dear Ronald Spiegel: On October 9, 2023, Jane Bernard from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. I would like to thank you for your assistance during the inspection, it was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a 1,200-gallon baffled septic tank, a distribution box, a 320 ft2 subsurface sand filter, a tablet chlorinator, 3,000 gallon storage/pump tank with a 10 GPM submersible pump, automatic pump controls, a high water alarm, six spray sprinklers, and a .34 acre spray irrigation area. This inspection was completed as a result of the Division receiving the Renewal Application. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly 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. Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please send a copy of the most recent receiptrnvoice to this office showing the date the septic tank was last checked and/or pumped out. 2. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorinator is checked weekly and tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater „use and not No Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resourtes Raleigh Regional Office i 39D0 Barrett Dnve I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919 791 4200 or swimming pools. The inspector observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System Permit. 3. The pump tank and chlorinator were not assessable because of concrete lids. 4. The irrigation field contained six (6) sprinkler heads that appeared to be working according to the design. Please continue to maintain the vegetative growth in order to allow a proper spray pattern around all six sprinklers. The permit requires the permittee to "pay the annual fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division." Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending March 31, 2023, and due April 2, 2023, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject permit. The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment components are always maintained and in good operating order. Please refer to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement (attached) completed and signed by you on September 22, 2023. You are also reminded to maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance and inspection logs/records 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 Jane Bernard at 919-791-4233. Sincerely, 1 � Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Division of Water Resources -Raleigh Regional Office Department of Environmental Quality Attachment(s): Compliance Inspection Report Operation and Maintenance Agreement Cc: Laserfiche D_E Q 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 919 707 9000 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WO0001307 Effective: 02/01/19 Expiration: 01/31/24 Owner: R J Spiegel Revocable Trust SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 104 Kyleway Dr. SFR County: Durham 104 Kileway Dr Region: Raleigh Chapel Hill NC 27517 Contact Person: Ronald J Spiegel Title: Trustee Phone: Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 10/09/2023 Primary Inspector: Jane Bernard Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: Phone: Entry Time 01:30PM Exit Time: 02:10PM Phone: 919-791-4200 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 Disinfection UV Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation General (See attachment summary) Page 1 of 4 Permit: W00001307 owner • Facility: R J Spiegel Revocable Trust Inspection Date: 10/09/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Page 2 of 4 Permit: W00001307 Owner - Facility: R J Spiegel Revocable Trust Inspection Date: 10/09/2023 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) ❑ ❑ M ❑ # Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? EIN 1111 If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)? Comment: No agreement 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 permitteelresident know where the septic tank is located? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped): Due Now # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? 0111111 If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? Comment: Sand Filterri reatment 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? 110 ❑ ❑ # If YES, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.) # Does the permittee know where the sandftlter is located? 001113 Does the sandftlter require maintenance? 1101111 If maintenace is required, explain: Maintenance not required Comment: Maintenance not required Disinfection UV Yes No NA NE *** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lampslsleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. *** Is UV working? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? 1111011 # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Comment: Disinfection Tablets Yes No NA NE Page 3 of 4 permit: W00001307 Owner - Facility: R J Spiegel Revocable Trust Inspection Date: 10/09/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine *** 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.) Comment: 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: 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: - 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: No issues ❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑❑❑■ ❑❑❑■ Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ■❑❑❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NiE ❑■❑❑ ❑❑❑ ❑M❑❑ Page 4 of 4