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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0023999_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180830NORTH CAROLINA ROY COOPED ErrrtrOrlm#rrr&� Qrroray Go+"?w MICHAEL S. REGAN 54hT ary LINDA CULPEPPER lrrrerfm &'rea w August 30, 2018 Mr. Lee and Mrs. Joanna Spencer 84 Winding Trail Lane Midland, North Carolina 28107 Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection Wastewater Surface Irrigation System Permit #WQ0023999 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. & Mrs. Spencer: Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) met with Mr. Spencer on August 20th, 2018 and your AQWA technician, Jonathan Hadley, on August 271h, 2018. The MRO would like to thank you and Mr. Hadley for your time during the site visits. The treatment and irrigation systems appeared to be operating adequately at the time of inspection. Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance: • The audible and visual alarms for the Ultra Violet (UV) unit need a sensor installed, because this unit is NOT connected by the auto -dialer. The inoperable alarms do NOT impact UV treatment, which appears operational, with bulbs replaced on 6-5-18. • The permit is currently in the renewal process with our Central Office staff in Raleigh. Renewal questions may be directed to Sonia. Graves(o)_ncdenr.gov. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by phone (704-235-2184) or email (maria.schutte(a-_)ncdenr.gov) with questions. Sincerely, EA DocuSigned by: �w H P44,1t4 F161FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 I Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.663.1699 Attachment: WQ0023999 Inspection Report CC: Tammy Sanders, AWQA (Email) Cabarrus County Health Alliance (Email) Sonia Graves, DWR, Central Office Non -Discharge Branch (Email) State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Roy Cooper, Governor Michael S. Regan, Secretary Linda Culpepper, Interim Director NON -DISCHARGE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION Single Family Spray/Drip Irrigation GENERAL INFORMATION City/Town/Owner: Lee and Joanna Spencer County: Cabarrus Permit No.: WQ0023999 Project Name: 84 Winding Trail Lane SFR Issuance Date: 06/24/2013 Expiration Date: 09/30/2018 Permittee Contact: Lee and Joanne Spencer (LSpencer900ggmail.com) Ph: 704-455-7227 Cell: 704-962-5233 Contractor: AQWA for scheduling Tammy Sanders (agwatammysanders(a grnail.com) Ph: 252-243-7693 Reason for Inspection X ROUTINE COMPLAINT FOLLOW-UP OTHER Type of Inspection Collection System Spray Irrigation Sludge X Other Inspection Date(s): August 20 and 28, 2018 Inspection Summary: (additional comments may be included on attached pales) Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) staff met with Mr. Spencer on 8-20-18 to review his records/documentation of owner inspections, which were adequate. There were only occasional missed weekly checks. Mr. Spencer also accessed the UV unit and showed MRO staff the field site, which appeared well maintained for underbrush on this wooded application site. Mr. Spencer confirmed he was okay with MRO contacting their former engineering company, should additional information be necessary for this permit renewal currently in process with Sonia. rg aveskncdenr.gov. The owner contracts with AQWA for system service. MRO staff met the AQWA technician (Jonathan Hadley) on 8-27- 18 for a complete system review. All treatment and irrigation components appeared operational at the time of inspection. A new dial type flowmeter for the irrigation field was installed. Dripline repairs were completed in all three zones. The UV audible and visual alarms were not functional and need a sensor installed, as these alarms are not connected to the auto -dialer (as noted in previous inspection reports). The AQWA tech did not have the appropriate sensor on hand for immediate repair. The UV system appears operable, with recent bulb replacement on 6-5-18. MRO staff attempted to gather updated coordinate data, but equipment readings gathered under tree canopy were inadequate when checked with mapping applications. MRO staff spoke with David DeCaron, P.E. (Piedmont Design) concerning the need for an as -built map, on 8-29-18 and will have Central Office staff include him on the additional information request. Please note the following comments to maintain program compliance.: • Items noted in the cover -letter. • The MRO should be informed of any changes to the contact information noted above. Is a follow-up inspection necessary? yes, X no Inspector Name/Title: Maria Schutte, Environmental Specialist 1 Telephone No.: 704-663-1699 Fax No. 704-663-6040 Date of Inspection: 08/20 and 27/2018 Single Family Drip Irrigation Inspection pg. 2 Permit #WQ0023999 Spencer Residence Treatment Y Are treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the permit? Y Do all treatment units appear to be operational? If no, note below. N Septic tank pumped within last 12 months? NA Sand filter in good condition? Comments: Septic tank residuals were at 18inches, pumper schedule is assessed by Tammy Sanders (AQWA) based on tank dimensions. Disinfection Tablets Present in chlorinator? Proper Size? Y UV System N Spare bulb on hand? Comments: Contractor replaces UV bulbs annually. A new bulb was installed on 6-5-18. The UV system is NOT connected by telemetry and a sensor is needed for the Audible and Visual alarms to function. The owners will need to contact AQWA for repair should they find the UV inoperable during their weekly inspection. Do not view the UV bulb for inspection. It is unsafe for your eves. Per conversation with your contractors, you can feel the UV controller box for heat to determine if the unit is functional. Call your contractors forfurther assistance. Effluent Storage In ground dosing tank X Other — Specify Number of days of storage NE Y Alarm system tested? Comments: Both the audible and visual hikh-water alarms were functional at the time of inspection. In addition, the system generates a call to AQWA if it cannot self -correct for high water within 4hours. Disposal (final end use) N Is application equipment in need of repair? Dripline repairs were made during this inspection. Y Are buffers adequate? Y Are cover crops the type specified in the permit? N In need of improvement? ood. but there is constant maintenance for undergrowth in forested application fields. N Signs of run-off? N Signs of ponding? N Signs of drift? Y Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? The zones looked Y Is the application equipment present and operational? N Are there any limiting slopes in the disposal fields? N Are restrictions for use of these areas specified? This is a residential property. The standard two wire fence is in place. Y Is the permit being followed? It appears to be. The permittee logs inspections by computer. Only occasional weekly inspections are missed. Y Is site access restricted in accordance with the permit? If so, how? With fencing, of which needed routine repair for deer traffic. Y Is the permit available upon request? NE Are operational logs present? The permittee logs were not viewed and are requested to be emailed. NE Are operation and maintenance records present? The contractor had their records, but owner records were not examined. N Has the permittee received any public complaints in the last 12 months? Comments: Owner was aware of a downed tree and has plans to remove. Additional Comments On -site WSW is over 200 feet from treatment and irrigation systems.