WQ0009064_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190415

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Mark Emamian & Marilyn T. Carter
100 San Sophia Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dear Mr. Emamian and Ms. Carter;
NORTH CAZ�OLINA
Environmental Quality
April 15, 2019
Subject: Permit No. WQ0009064
300 Mimosa Dr. SFR
Orange County
On April 12, 2019, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources, conducted a compliance inspection for the
subject single-family irrigation system. Your assistance during the inspection was appreciated. Attached is
a copy of the inspection report. The septic tank was pumped in 2018 and the sand filters appear to be
functioning. The chlorinator had the correct tablets and were contacting the wastewater. The pumps were
functioning, and the irrigation area appeared to be free of ponding and runoff. The fencing around the
irrigation area was well maintained. Additionally, during the inspection we discussed the possibility of
converting the irrigation area from spray to drip.
If you have any questions regarding the system or the inspection, please feel free to contact me via email at
[e-mail] ncdenr.gov or at (919) 7914241.
Sincerely, Gary iser9
Soil Scientist
Att: Inspection Report
cc: Raleigh Regional Office w.!o attachment
Central Files Permit File w:`o attachment
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division cf Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive 1628 hla,l Service Center Raleigh, North Carol na 27699.1628
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Permit: W00009064 Owner • Facility: Marilyn T Carter
Inspection Date! n411212019 Inspection Type : Campl ante Evatuat!on Reason for Visit: Routine
Pump Tank
Yes No NA NE
All pump and alarm sytems shall be .nspected monthly. (Non -Discharge)
Is the pump working? ■ ❑ ❑
Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational?
# Does the permiltee knew how to check the pump & h:gh water alarm? 0 0❑
# Last functional test
Comment: no
Drip or Irrigation Yes No NA NE
Irrigation syselm siall be inspected monthly to ensure system is free of leaks and equipment is operating
as designed. —
# Type of system (DRIP or IRRIGATION)
# If IRRIGATION. number of sprinkler heads- t t
Are buffers and setbacks adequate? ❑ 0 ■ El
Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ■ ❑ 0
Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ■ ❑ ❑
Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the enl re irrigation area? M000
Comment.
General
Yes No NA NE
# Are the treatment units locked and:or secured? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has resident had any sewage problems? ❑ ■ ❑
If YES explain.
no
Does the system mat; h the permit description? ■ ❑
If NO, explain
no
Is the system compliant? ■
Is the system failing? (If yes take pictures if possible) 13000
If system is fail ng, describe any exposures to people animals or environmental risks.
no
Comment: no
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Permit: W00009064 Owner - FaciliW Marilyn T Carter
inspection Date: 0411212019 Inspection Type . Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: R DrJLinr
Permit Status Yes No NA NE
# Is the current resident in the home the Permiltee? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If not, does the resident rent from the Permittee? 00011
Change of Ownership form needed? (Mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ M ❑ ❑
# Is there an inspection and maintenance agreement with a contract-nr? ❑ M ❑ ❑
If YES, who is the contractor (include contact info)?
no
Comment: no
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 permitteelresident know where the septic tank is !ncaled? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? M ❑ ❑ ❑
If YES, describe if known and proof (include dale pumped)
Permittee stated tank was pumped in 2018
# Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER nr SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ E
If FILTER, when was the titter cleaned and by who?
Comment: no
Sand FilterlTreatment 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?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
❑ M ❑ ❑
If mamtenace is required, explain:
no
Comment: no is the answer
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)
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablets contacting water? (If possible, poke them to determine.)
0000
Comment:
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Perrnft- W00009064 Owner - Facility- Marilyn T Carter
Inspection Date_ 0411212019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Raul ne
Inspection Summary:
A compliance inspection was performed on 4/12/19 as part of the permit renewal process. Mr. Emamian assisted with the
inpsection. His cell # is 919-489-1900 Mr. Emamian stated that the septic tank was pumped in 2018. The chlorinator had
the correct tablets and were present and contacting the water The pump tank alarm (audio and visual) were working. The
pumps are on a timer and do not have a rain sensor. There are 11 spray heads in the irrigation field. The pump was turned
on and the spray heads did turn on for a moment but there was not enough water in the tank for them to run long. They did
appear to be operational There is a two strand fence around the irrigation area as well as taller fencing to try to keep deer
out. There was no ponding -n the irrigation area.
During the inspect'on, we discussed the possib:Lty of switching from spray heads to drip irrigation. I told Mr. Emamian, that
if he wanted to switch irrigation methods that would require a permit modification
On the day of the inspection, the system appeared to be operaticnal and well maintained.
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Compliance inspection Report
Permit- WO'.1009064 Effective: a81 IPA Expiration: 07 31119 Owner: Marilyn T Carter
SOC: Effective: Expiration', facility: 300 Mimosa Dr. SFR
300 Mimosa Or
County: Orange
Region: Raleigh
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Contact Person: Marilyn T Carter Title: Phone' 919493-5846
Directions to Facility:
From 140. Exit 270, US 151501 N. First left on Mount Monah Rd, 1.4 mi R.ght on Erwin Rd 0.5 m.., 2nd left cn Whitfield Rd. 1.1 m;,
Rig -it an Mimosa Or, 0.3 mi. Driveway on right in sharp curve. H gh fence. unlocked gate.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits.
Inspection Date: CA 1212019 Entry Time: 01 OOPN1 Exit Time: 01:30PM
Primary Inspector: Gary S Kreiser Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Complian-e Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Single -Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
M-scellaneous Ouestions Permit Status Septic Tank
Sand F-iter/Treatment Pods Disinfection Tablets Pump Tank
Drip or irrigation General
(See attachment summary)
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