WQ0013874_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240622

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
CRC ED Treatment, LLC
Anna M. Gaddy
7990 NC 751
Durham, NC 27713
Mrs. Gaddy,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 22, 2023
Subject:
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit # WQ0013874
Facility: 7990 NC 751
Chatham County
On June 21, 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 facility is permitted for the operation .00048 (MGD) wastewater irrigation facility
consisting of a .0015-gallon baffled septic tank; a 420 ft2 subsurface sand filter; a tablet
chlorinator with a 211 gallon contact tank; two interconnected 18000 gallon storage/pump
tanks with a 17.4 gpm pump and high water alarms; a 0.36 acre spray irrigation area; and
all associated piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters.
The permit, which was issued September 25, 2018, will expire November 30, 2023.
Section I (1) of the permit requires the permittee to request renewal of the permit no
later than six months prior to the expiration of the permit on official division forms.
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:
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
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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contravention of groundwater or surface water standards. The treatment system
components are to be inspected weekly, monthly, and quarterly by the permittee. At the time of
inspection, the permittee gave a comprehensive tour of the facility, and all components of the
system were evaluated and tested.
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. At the time of inspection, a receipt was provided dated
211512023 certifying the residuals removed by Septic-R-Us.
3. Disinfection: Your system uses a tablet chlorination 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. At the time of inspection, the chlorination tablet feeder was located, and a sufficient
supply of proper tablets was evident. The visual -audible high-level alarm was located on the
control junction box,
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 and tested. All spray nozzles and associated piping were in
good operational condition. The spray field vegetative cover was in good condition and there
was no evidence of surface runoff or ponding. The perimeter wire fencing was secured. An
inspection report dated 311612023 was issued from Agriwaste technology, Inc. and provided
at the time of inspection.
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 919.707.9000
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
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