WQ0010736_Inspection_20240917

September 9, 2024

Elizabeth C Moore
3804 Mason Rd.
New Hill, NC 27562

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
3804 Mason Rd. New Hill, NC 27562
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010736
Wake County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 3804 Mason Rd.
SFR on 7/25/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0010736. 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 1,000 gallon baffled septic tank; a 1,000 gallon
dosing tank; a 144 square foot (ft) covered surface sand filter; a tablet chlorinator; a 3,000 gallon
storage/pump tank; a 0.39 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 February 28, 2022. A permit renewal application was received on June 4, 2024.
According to the permit Section I. 3. a renewal is to be submitted six months prior to the expiration of
the permit. As the permittee, you are required to request renewal of this permit no later
than August 4, 2030.

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, the fencing around the irrigation area was adequate except for a small section of
missing fencing due to a damaged gate.
Please replace the fence gate to meet the permit requirements.
4. The septic tank, pump tank, sand filter, rain gauge and alarms appeared to be functional.
Docusign Envelope ID: 1ED3E8CD-0693-466F-99A9-8C9F6C36B7B5

5. Ms. Moore has provided me with information that Bobby Davis Jr. Septic Service performed the most
recent septic tank and pump tank clean out on October 5, 2022.

Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV):

6. The facility meets the monitoring and performance requirements as stipulated in Section IV of the
permit.

Inspections (Section V):
7. Bobby Davis Jr. Septic Service is contracted to conduct biannual inspections. Ms. Moore stated there
have been no major repairs.

General Conditions (Section VI):
8. The facility continues to be owned by Ms. Moore and annual fees have been paid. 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 addressing the issue noted in item 3 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 via email at
[e-mail] or 919-791-4252.

Sincerely,

Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: NON-DISCHARGE Laserfiche
Docusign Envelope ID: 1ED3E8CD-0693-466F-99A9-8C9F6C36B7B5
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0010736 Effective:03/03/17 Expiration:02/28/22 Owner :Elizabeth C Moore
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Wake
Raleigh
Elizabeth C Moore
Effective:Expiration:Facility:3804 Mason Rd. SFR
3804 Mason Rd
New Hill NC 27562
Title:Phone:[phone]
From Raleigh take US 1S past Apex to exit 89, turn R onto New Hill-Holleman Rd and follow for ~0.8mi, turn R onto Old US Hwy 1
and follow for ~0.5mi, turn R onto Mason Rd and property is ~0.6mi on the right
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
07/25/2024 10:20AM 11:40AM
Kurtis Waibel 919-791-4200
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand Filter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Drip or Irrigation
General
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010736
07/25/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Elizabeth C Moore
Routine
Inspection Summary:
DWR Staff K. Waibel and T. Clark performed a compliance evaluation inspection on July 25th, 2024. During the inspection, it
was noted that there was a missing section of the irrigation area fencing due to a damaged gate that Ms. Moore had
removed. Ms. Moore acknowledged the fencing issue and assured that it was being repaired. At the time of the inspection,
the treatment and irrigation components of the wastewater treatment system were functioning properly and appeared in good
condition. Bobby Davis Jr. Septic Service was on-site during the inspection and were replacing control panel posts and
addressing a suspected clogged effluent piping between the sand filter and chlorination chamber. There was no
ponding/signs of run-off within the irrigation area and all irrigation heads were functioning properly.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010736
07/25/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Elizabeth C Moore
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)?
Bobby Davis Jr. Septic Tank Service [phone]
n/aComment:
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):
Receipt for Bobby Davis Jr. Septic Tank Service (1/5/2022) provided by Elizabeth Moore
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who?
n/aComment:
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?
# 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:
Sandfilter had standing water during inspection, Bobby Davis Jr. Septic Tank Service was on-site and
addressing the issue (potential clog in effluent piping) during the inspection.
n/aComment:
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.)
n/aComment:
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0010736
07/25/2024 Compliance Evaluation
Elizabeth C Moore
Routine
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:10
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?
Elizabeth Moore had removed the gate to the fenced irrigation area to repair, she assured that
once it was repaired it would be reinstalled to maintain the two wire fence requirement.
Comment:
General Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and/or secured?
# Has resident had any sewage problems?
If YES, explain:
n/a
Does the system match the permit description?
If NO, explain:
n/a
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.
n/a
System was observed to be compliant and operating within the permit requirements.Comment:
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