WQ0000236_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231117

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
secretary
RICHARD E, ROGERS, JR.
Aireaw
Anthony S. Dearing
416 Sherron Road
Durham, North Carolina 27703
NORTH CAROLINA
Lnvtronmental Quality
November 20, 2023
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Non -Discharge Permit 4 WQ0000236
Facility: 416 Sherron Road, SFR
Durham County
Dear Anthony Dearing,
On November 17, 2023, Curtis Tyree, from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-
family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject
Non -Discharge Permit WQ0000236.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a 1,000-gallon septic tank; a sand filter; a
tablet chlorinator; a 1,000-gallon holding tank with an associated 1,000-gallon pump tank with a
submersible pump, and high water alarms; a 0.2 acre spray irrigation area; and all associated
piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances.
Non -Discharge Permit WQ0000236 authorizes the continued operation up to 360 gallons per day
(gpd). The authorized irrigation is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring
requirements established within the non -discharge permit. The items below show what
conditions were noted at your facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1.Treatment system operation; The wastewater treatment system shall be effectively
maintained and operated at all times so there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any
contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. At the time of inspection, the system
appears to be operating as designed.
2.Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least once a year to
determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be
D North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barren Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 276D9
919 79i 4200

pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1.1 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 septic tank was last pumped
out in March 2023 by Scotty's Septic Service.
3.Disinfection: The tablet chlorinator shall be inspected weekly to be sure there is an adequate
supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Waste water grade tablets (Calcium
Hypochlorite) shall be added as needed to provide proper chlorination(swimming pool chlorine
tablets shall not be used). At the time of inspection, the correct type of disinfection tablets and
the correct number of tablets were being used,
4.Proper Operation and maintenance: The system shall be inspected monthly to make certain
of the proper operation of the spray heads, that the system is free of leaks, that the vegetative
growth allows a proper spray pattern, that the soil is assimilating the disposed treated wastewater
with no surface run off, and that no objectional 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, all spray heads were spraying evenly, and no ponding was visible.
S.Field conditions: Public access to the irrigation sites and wastewater treatment facilities shall
be prohibited. Fencing shall be provided to prevent access to the irrigation site. The irrigation
field was well maintained, and no leaks or broken lines were found The fencing was more
than adequate, and the system was in good working order.
Non -discharge Permit WQ0000236 requires the permittee pay the annual fee within 30 days after
being billed by the division, and that the permittee must apply for a permit renewal 180 days
prior to the expiration of the permit. There are no overdue fees for the subject permit.
.If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Curtis Tyree at 919-791-4239.
Sincerely,
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 Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 380:: Barrett Drive I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919 791 4200

Compliance inspection Report
Permit: W00000236 Effective: 02/01/19 Expiration: 01/31/24 Owner: Anthony Scott Dearing
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 416 Sharron Rd. SFR
County: Durham 416 Sherron Rd
Region: Raleigh
Durham NC 27703
Contact Person: Anthony Scott Dearing Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023
Primary Inspector: Curtis R Tyree
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time 09:05AM Exit Time: 09:40AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: E Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions M Septic Tank Sand Filter/Treatment Pods
Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation
General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: W00000236 Owner - Facility: Anthony Scott Dearing
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The system appears to be operating as designed and is in good condition.
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Permit: W00000236 Owner - Facility: Anthony Scott Dearing
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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?
M ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
❑ ❑
Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
0111111
If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped):
Scotty's Septic Service- March 2023
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
[] [a ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Scotty's Septic
Service- March
2023
Comment: ScottV's Septic Servis Dumped the septic tank out in March 2023
Sand FilterlTreatment 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?
0M ❑ El
If maintenace is required, explain:
Comment: The sand filters appear to be working according to design.
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)
■ 110 ❑
# Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
01111
Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablets contacting water? (If possible, poke them to determine.)
M
Comment: The correct lype and amount of tablets were beinig used at the time of the inspection
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? ❑ ❑
# Last functional test: October 2023
Comment: The pumps and alarms are in good working order
Drip or Irriaation Yes No NA NE
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Permit: W00000236 Owner - Facility: Anthony Scott Dearing
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023 Inspection Type : compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
*"* Irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of teaks and equipment is operating
as designed. ***
# Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION):
Irrigation
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads:
4
Are buffers and setbacks adequate?
110 ❑
Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
❑
Does the application equipment appear to be working property?
❑
Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area?
Comment; The spray field appears to be well maintained
General
Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
Does the system match the permit description?
❑ El
If NO, explain:
Is the system compliant?
11 El
Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible)
00
If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks
Comment: The system is secure and working as designed.
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State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Environmental Staff Report
Qualit
To: ❑ NPDES Unit ® Non -Discharge Unit
Attn: Alys Hannum
From: Curtis Tyree
Raleigh
Application No.: WQ0000236
Facility Name: 416 Sherron Road,
SFR
County: Durham
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.
1. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: 11-17-2023
b. Site visit conducted by: Curtis Tyree
c. Inspection report attached? No
d. Person contacted: Anthony S. Dearing and their contact information: 919-973-6820
e. Driving directions: __
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude: Longitude:
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters:
Classification:
River Basin and Sub -basin No.
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses:
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: SFR (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, explain: .__
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc.) consistent with the submitted reports? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
If no, please explain: _
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? ❑ Yes ❑ No [] NIA
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
If no, please explain:
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6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N.--'A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N.'A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
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:
Proposed flow:360 GPD
Current permitted flow:360 GPD
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 F1 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:
S. 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 ® NIA
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 ® NIA
If no, please explain: _
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I I. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑ Yes [] No ® NIA
If no, please complete the following ex and table if necessary):
Monitoring Well
Latitude
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: _..
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 ❑ NIA
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance`enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ® No T N:'A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
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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:
Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
4.
Condition Reason
List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
❑ HoId, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
® Issue
❑ Deny I e s e ns: )
b. Signature of report preparer:'
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date: }'Lliff,� Z
r
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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
This system a ears to be well maintained.
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