WQ0031396_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240405

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April 5, 2024

Jack Minski
Email: [e-mail]
Lake Point Properties on Santeetlah LLC

SUBJECT: Reconnaissance Inspection Report
Santeetlah Lakeside WWTP
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0031396
Graham County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a reconnaissance inspection of the Santeetlah
Lakeside WWTP on 4/5/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0031396. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection
report entitled "Reconnaisance Inspection Report".

The following operational issues were identified during the inspection that need to be addressed during
system startup:
• Permit Condition III.16: The turbidity and flow meters were calibrated over a year ago and will need
to be calibrated again prior to system use. Note that the actuating valve that diverts flow to the
upset storage tank still needs to be calibrated and tested for functionality.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Kemp with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Melanie Kemp, Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Reconnaissance Inspection Report

Ec: Laserfiche
Jose Rosado (Site Contact), Tim Barbee (Wastewater Consultant)
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0031396 Effective:03/13/23 Expiration:07/31/24 Owner :Lake Point Properties on Santeetlah LLC
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Graham
Asheville
Jose F Rosado
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Santeetlah Lakeside WWTP
14 Marina Dr
Lake Santeetlah NC 28771
Title:Phone:[phone]
Hwy.19 through the Nantahala Gorge. Turn right onto Hwy. 129 to Robbinsville. Continue on Hwy. 129 through Robbinsville to Lake
Santeetlah.Turn left onto Thunderbird Mtn. Rd. Go past Santeetlah Marina. The facility is located on the left.
Secondary ORC(s):
828-586-5588Phone:989074Certification:Mark Fredrick TeaguePrimary ORC:
SI,WW2,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
04/04/2024 11:00AM 12:00PM
Melanie Kemp
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Follow-up
Reclaimed Water
Reconnaissance
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0031396
04/04/2024 Reconnaissance
Lake Point Properties on Santeetlah LLC
Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
On April 4, 2024, Melanie Kemp from the Asheville Regional Office performed a follow-up site visit of the Santeetlah Lakeside
WWTP (Non-discharge permit WQ0031396). Tim Barbee (WW contractor), Jose Rosado (site developer), Jack Minski
(owner), and Jorge Cadena (property owner) were on-site to assist with the inspection.
After an initial start-up inspection in July 2022, multiple issues were noted and corrected, and the permit was modified from
construction-only to operational (issued March 2023). At the time the permit was issued, the system was mostly
operational. For the past year, Environmental Inc. has been performing weekly site visits, but no wastewater has been
flowing through the WWTP. One residence is nearly fully constructed and will be connecting to the WWTP in mid-May of
this year.
The following items were noted during the inspection:
•The drip system was repaired a full year ago and will need to be monitored during system startup to ensure there has been
no additional damage in the last year that might lead to ponding/runoff from the drip fields during dosing cycles. Tim Barbee
will be performing quarterly site visits to assist Environmental Inc. with the drip fields.
•Per permit condition II.7, a moisture sensor has been installed on the outside of the treatment building to prevent dosing
during precipitation events or wet conditions.
•The back-up generator was repaired, and it is recommended that a service provider is contracted to ensure the generator is
adequately maintained and topped-off with fuel.
•The WWTP is furnished with an auto-dialer, but it should be noted that the unit is not connected or functional.
•The chemical injection unit that was furnished with the WWTP is not in use and, after consulting with an engineer, there are
no plans to utilize it moving forward.
•Baseline groundwater sampling was performed in July 2022, and groundwater sampling will be required moving forward, per
permit requirements.
The following items require attention during system startup:
•Permit Condition III.16: The turbidity and flow meters were calibrated over a year ago and will need to be calibrated again
prior to system use. Note that the actuating valve that diverts flow to the upset storage tank still needs to be calibrated and
tested for functionality.
The ARO will perform a full inspection in Fall of 2024, in coordination with Tim Barbee and Environmental Inc., to ensure all
system components are fully operational. The current permit is in the process of being renewed.
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