WQ0015489_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240425

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RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
April 25, 2024
Geanne C Rodriques
5317 Old Weaver Trail Road
Creedmoor, NC 27522
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
1204 Patterson Road SFR
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0015489
Wake County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 5317 Old Weaver Trail
Road SFR on 04/24/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0015489. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a two 1,000-gallon baffled septic tanks with filter;
two 264 sq.ft sand filters, a chlorine contact chamber, two 1,500-gallon pump and storage tanks with a 12.6
gallon/ minute (GPM) pump, a 0.31-acre spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls and
appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expired on January 2, 2024. A permit renewal application has been received and is
currently being processed.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3. During the inspection, fencing was observed around the irrigation area. The fencing is commonly
known to need consistent maintenance. It was noted at the time of the inspection, the fencing was too close
to the sprayers and should be moved out beyond the spray area so that ponding and runoff do not occur.
Adjust the sprayers to spin 360 degrees once the fence is moved out of the spray zone. Please continue
maintaining the fencing around the spray area.
4. The spray heads appeared to be in good condition. Please continue to check the heads on a regular
basis to make sure they are rotating.
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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5. There are 2 tablet chlorinator tubes, and the first one was observed with chlorine tablets. The second
was observed with a stuck tablet at the top. Please clean out the chlorine tablet chambers and remove the
stuck tablet.
6. The septic tank, pump tank, sand filters, rain gauge and alarms appeared to be functional. The septic
tank was pumped out around 2022. Pease continue to pump the tank every 5 years to keep the system
running effectively.
7. The storage tank was full and should be cleaned out to remove any blockages.
8. Please note that the system should be checked monthly and the vegetation in the spray field should be
maintained to keep vegetative growth from obstructing the sprayers.
Monitoring, Reporting (Section IV) and Inspections (Section V):
9. The owner should perform maintenance on the system monthly. If any failures occur such as
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or ponding and runoff occur in spray area, please notify the Raleigh
Regional Office within 24 hours.
General Conditions (Section VI):
10. The facility owner has recently changed, and a new ownership change has been submitted. The 2024
annual fees were currently due on April 14, 2024. Please pay online at the following Link:
https://epay.deq.nc.gov/wq-epayments.html
11. No violations have been reported in the past five years.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this
letter, submit a written response to this office on the issues noted in items 5 and 7 above.
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any other violations of State law. The Raleigh Regional Office encourages you
to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance. If you have questions or comments about
this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, then please contact Dorothy M. Robson via email
at [e-mail] or 919-791-4200.
Sincerely,
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Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
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ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Report
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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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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0015489 Effective: 03/01/19 Expiration: 06/30/24 Owner: Timothy E Tippett
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 5317 Old Weaver Trl. SFR
County: Wake 5317 Old Weaver Trl
Region: Raleigh
Creedmoor NC 27522
Contact Person:Geanne C Rodriques Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 Entry Time 03:45PM Exit Time: 05:OOPM
Primary Inspector:Dorothy M Robson 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: WQ0015489 Owner-Facility:Timothy E Tippett
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 5317 Old Weaver Trail Road SFR on
04/24/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Non discharge Permit No. WQ0015489. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are
provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a two 1,000-gallon baffled septic tanks with filter; two 264 sq.ft
sand filters, a chlorine contact chamber, two 1,500-gallon pump and storage tanks with a 12.6 gallon/minute (GPM) pump,
a 0.31-acre spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expired on January 2, 2024.A permit renewal application has been received and is currently being
processed.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3. During the inspection, fencing was observed around the irrigation area. The fencing is commonly known to need
consistent maintenance. It was noted at the time of the inspection, the fencing was too close to the sprayers and should be
moved out beyond the spray area so that ponding and runoff do not occur. Adjust the sprayers to spin 360 degrees once the
fence is moved out of the spray zone. Please continue maintaining the fencing around the spray area.
4. The spray heads appeared to be in good condition. Please continue to check the heads on a regular basis to make sure
they are rotating.
5. There are 2 tablet chlorinator tubes, and the first one was observed with chlorine tablets. The second was observed with
a stuck tablet at the top. Please clean out the chlorine tablet chambers and remove the stuck tablet.
6. The septic tank, pump tank, sand filters, rain gauge and alarms appeared to be functional. The septic tank was pumped
out around 2022. Pease continue to pump the tank every 5 years to keep the system running effectively.
7. The storage tank was full and should be cleaned out to remove any blockages.
8. Please note that the system should be checked monthly and the vegetation in the spray field should be maintained to
keep vegetative growth from obstructing the sprayers.
Monitoring, Reporting (Section IV)and Inspections (Section V):
9. The owner should perform maintenance on the system monthly. If any failures occur such as mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, or ponding and runoff occur in spray area, please notify the Raleigh Regional Office within 24 hours.
General Conditions (Section VI):
10. The facility owner has recently changed, and a new ownership change has been submitted. The 2024 annual fees was
currently due on April 14/2024. Please pay online at the following Link: https://epay.deq.nc.gov/wq-epayments.html
11. No violations have been reported in the past five years.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, submit a
written response to this office on the issues noted in items 5 and 7 above.
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Permit: WQ0015489 Owner-Facility:Timothy E Tippett
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Permit Status Yes No NA NE
# Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If not, does the resident rent from the Permittee? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If YES,who is the contractor(include contact info)?
Comment: New Ownership form received for permit change
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):
Tanks pumped about 3 years ago. The residences have been mostly vacant since then.
#Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑
If FILTER,when was the filter cleaned and by who?
Comment: Two septic tanks on-site
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: There were ruts over the sand filter tht need to be leveled
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: A tablet was stuck at the top of one of the chambers. Please remove the tablet and clean out
the chambers and add no more than 3-4 tablets at a time.
Pump Tank Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0015489 Owner-Facility:Timothy E Tippett
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 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 storage tank was full and barely flowing into the pump tank. Please maintenance the
storage tank to find the blockage.
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: There is one wire around the spray field. A second should be added.
General Yes No NA NE
#Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, explain:
No sewage issues
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: Some minor issues were observed that with some minimal maintenance can be fixed. A well
maintained system lasts longer.
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