WQ0023633_Staff Report_20240306

March 6, 2024
To: DWR Central Office — WQ, Non -Discharge
Attn: Leah Parente
From: Caitlin Caudle
Winston-Salem Regional Office
State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report
Application No.: W00023633
Facility name: 1550 Stoney Creek Church Rd SFR
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 m they are applicable.
I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ❑ Yes or ® No
II. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
2. Are the design, maintenance, and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ® Yes or ❑ No
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
5. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ® Yes or ❑ No
6. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage, and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
7. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? ® Yes or ❑ No
8. Has a review of compliance history been completed (CEI's)? ® Yes or ❑ No
9. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
10. Check all that apply:
❑ No compliance issues ❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
® Notice(s) of deficiency ❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ®No❑N/A
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 2

III. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
2. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
® Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
❑ Issue
❑ Deny (Please state reasons: )
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3. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
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Staff emailed Mr. Garrison to confirm that all NOD items were repaired. Mr. Garrison provided photos and videos of
the high water alarm and fence.
Included is a site map, NOD, and inspection report from the most recent inspection.
FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 2 of 2

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Mr. John Garrison
1550 Stoney Creek Church Road
Burlington, North Carolina 27217
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 21, 2023
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency (NOD-2023-PC-0221)
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit No. WQ0023633
Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation System
1550 Stoney Creek Church Road
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Garrison:
On July 28, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Jim Gonsiewski conducted a routine
compliance inspection. John R. Garrison, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. A
review of all treatment units was completed. This review reflected non-compliance with the subject
permit.
As a reminder, the minimum inspection frequency from the Division is 5 years. Inspections may
be more frequent based on compliance status and permit renewal dates.
The following deficiencies were noted:
1. At the time of inspection, the rain sensor and alarm were not working. This was also noted
in email correspondence dated May 1, 2018. Per Permit Condition V.1, the Permittee shall
provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the wastewater
treatment and irrigation facilities. Repair the rain sensor and alarm as soon as possible.
2. At the time of inspection, there were fence posts but no wire strung around the spray field.
Permit Condition III.8 requires a minimum 2-strand wire fence around the irrigation area.
Complete construction of the fence as soon as possible.
The following items of concern were noted:
• Mr. Garrison stated that he inspects the chlorinator and the system components quarterly.
Permit Condition III.12b., III.12.c., and the Operation and Maintenance Agreement
state that the chlorinator shall be inspected weekly while the remaining system components
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shall be inspected monthly. Begin inspecting the chlorinator weekly and the remaining
system components monthly.
• An inspection log has not been maintained. Permit Condition V.2 states an inspection log
shall be maintained that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. Begin
maintaining an inspection log containing all required information.
Pease refer to the enclosed compliance inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, you may contact Ms. Caitlin Caudle or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
DocuSiTgned by:
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Lon T. Snider
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ - WSRO
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cc: Alamance County Environmental Health — (Electronic Copy)
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 lWinston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0023633 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner : John R Garrison
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 1550 Stoney Creek Church Rd. SFR
County: Alamance 1550 Stoney Creek Church Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Burlington NC 27217
Contact Person: John R Garrison Title: Owner Phone:
Directions to Facility:
From Winston-Salem take 1-40E to 1-85N exit 143 turn L, take NC-62E for —6.6mi turn L, take Union Ridge Rd. --2.3 mi turn L, take
Stoney Creek Rd.—2.9mi, the facility is on the Lt
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/28/2023 Entry Time 08:30AM Exit Time: 09:40AM
Primary Inspector: Jim J Gonsiewski Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or Irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0023633 Owner - Facility: John R Garrison
Inspection Date: 07/28/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On July 28, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Jim Gonsiewski conducted a routine compliance inspection. John R.
Garrison, Owner, was present during the entire inspection. A review of all treatment units was completed. This review
reflected non-compliance with the subject permit.
The following deficiencies were noted:
1. At the time of inspection, the rain sensor and alarm were not working. This was also noted in email correspondence
dated May 1, 2018. Per Permit Condition V.1, the Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure
proper operation of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities. Repair the rain sensor and alarm as soon as possible.
2. At the time of inspection, there were fence posts but no wire strung around the spray field. Permit Condition 111.8
requires a minimum 2-strand wire fence around the irrigation area. Complete construction of the fence as soon as possible.
The following items of concern were noted:
• Mr. Garrison stated that he inspects the chlorinator and the system components quarterly. Permit Condition 111.12b.,
111.12.c., and the Operation and Maintenance Agreement state that the chlorinator shall be inspected weekly while the
remaining system components shall be inspected monthly. Begin inspecting the chlorinator weekly and the remaining
system components monthly.
• An inspection log has not been maintained. Permit Condition V.2 states an inspection log shall be maintained that
includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken. Begin maintaining an inspection log containing all required information.
Other observations:
• Mr. Garrison stated that he has replaced the system pump twice and that he had not had any other major problems with
the system.
• Mr. Garrison used the correct type of chlorine tablets.
• There were no areas of ponding or runoff observed.
• There is no metering equipment in the system.
• Mr. Garrison pumps the septic tank every five years. He also has the septic tank filter cleaned at this time.
• Currently two people are living in the home.
• The alarm for the system is located adjacent to the system pump.
• The system appears to be generally well maintained with no leaks or odors observed during the inspection.
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Permit: WQ0023633 Owner - Facility: John R Garrison
Inspection Date: 07/28/2023 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) ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)?
See comments
Comment: See comments
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 permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, describe if known and proof (include date pumped):
2018
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? 2018 by the septic
contractor
Comment:
Sand Filter/Treatment 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
If maintenace is required, explain:
Comment: See comments
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) ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Pump Tank Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0023633 Owner - Facility: John R Garrison
Inspection Date: 07/28/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
*** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge) ***
Is the pump working? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Last functional test:
Comment: The alarm is not working. It was noted working during the last inspection in 2018.
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
*** 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): Irrigation
# If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: 3
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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: The fence posts are present but the wire for the fence had been remeoved by the permittee
due to deer Droblems.
General Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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: See comments
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