The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutWQ0007690_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20231102DocuSign Envelope ID: 125336C0-224F-4649-8083-D801AA70F33F ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 2, 2023 Paul A. and Karen M. Reed-Szulewski 1970 Marthas Chapel Road Apex, NC 27523 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permit # WQ0007690 Facility: 1970 Marthas Chapel Rd. Chatham County Mr. Szulewski, On November 2, 2023, 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 assistance of Paul Szulewski during the inspection was appreciated. The facility is permitted for the operation .00036 (MGD) surface irrigation and disposal system consisting of a .001-gallon septic tank, a 324 ft2 subsurface sand filter; a tablet chlorinator; a .002-gallon storage/dosing tank with a 15.5-gpm pump, and high water alarms, a 0.25 acre spray irrigation area containing three full circle spray nozzles and two half -circle spray nozzles each with a wetted radius of 32 ft; and all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to surface waters. The permit, which was issued October 17, 2018, is effective through December 31, 2023. Division records indicate the required annual fee for the period ending June 30, 2024, due July 1,2023, has been paid. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 125336C0-224F-4649-8083-D801AA70F33F 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 and monthly by the permittee. 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. The residuals were last removed in July of 2021. The permittee stated that the septage tank residuals are scheduled to be removed in the next month. 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 visual high- water and audible alarm were 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 james.westcottOncdenr.gov 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 n.�,� mmF,mro� WAZN. /� 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: 125336C0-224F-4649-8083-D801AA70F33F Sincerely, ocuSigned by: 1�D 0, f. 2916E6AB32144F... Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Laserfiche REQ5 North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 naparMeM of EmironmanW 9uallly