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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0030716_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190122ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Mr. Alex and Mrs. Ashley Hillard 5023 Old Charlotte Road Monroe, North Carolina 28110 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hillard: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 22, 2019 via Email Subject: Non -Discharge Permit Inspection Wastewater Surface Irrigation System Permit #WQ0030716 Union County Staff of the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) conducted a compliance inspection on January 141" 2019. The MRO would like to thank Mr. Alex Hillard and your AQWA technician (Jeff) for your time during the inspection. Per conversation and observation, the treatment system, application field and records appeared maintained in accordance with the permit, at the time of inspection. Please note the following comments to maintain overall program compliance: • All tanks should be assessed annually for residuals and scum layers and pumped as needed. • Wet weather conditions for the past several months have caused ponding conditions in the application field. Should you notice additional ponding or run-off related to your wastewater irrigation or detect odors, please contact Maria Schutte at the phone number listed below for assistance. • This permit is currently in the renewal process with our central office permitting staff. You may contact Sonia.Graves(u)ncdenr.gov with specific questions related to the renewal. The inspection report should be self-explanatory; however, please contact Maria Schutte by phone (704-235-2184) or email (maria.schutte(cDncdenr.gov) with questions. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: 40 w H P44-ft F161FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment(s): WQ0017507 Inspection Report CC: Tammy Sanders, AQWA (email) NORTH CAROHNA � D E QNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 o.namremor �w.c�giuuei� /`� 704.663.1699 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQ0030716 Effective: 05/12/14 Expiration: 04/30/19 owner: Alex Hilliard SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: 5023 Old Charlotte Hwy SFR County: Union 5023 Old Charlotte Hwy Region: Mooresville Unionville NC 28110 Contact Person: Ashley Hilliard Title: Phone: Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 01/14/2019 Primary Inspector: Maria Schutte Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: Phone: Entry Time: 11:02AM Exit Time: 12:35PM Phone: 704-663-1699 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 UV Pump Tank Drip or Irrigation General (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: WQ0030716 Owner -Facility: Alex Hilliard Inspection Date: 01/14/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The system appeared to meet program requirements at the time of inspection. The drip irrigaion system was not assessed due to existing wet weather conditions (see additional comments in the report). The owners are pro -active in meeting permit requirements. Page: 2 Permit: WQ0030716 Owner -Facility: Alex Hilliard Inspection Date: 01/14/2019 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)? On 6 month maintenance schedule with AQWA. Comment: No additional 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): Tank residuals were assessed by AQWA tech. Approx. 4-6inches. Contractor will assess as part of routine maintenance and advise owner when pumping is necessary. # Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? ❑ ❑ ❑ If FILTER, when was the filter cleaned and by who? NA Comment: No additional comments. 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.) Textile - Hanging curtain type # Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑ If maintenace is required, explain: Filter media appeared in good condition. Even spray application with minimal, but even growth pattern. Comment: Bo additional comments. Disinfection UV Yes No NA NE *** UV unit shall be checked weekly. Lamps/sleeves should be cleaned/replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. *** Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Who completes the weekly check for the UV? ( Non -Discharge) Owner Page: 3 Permit: WQ0030716 Owner -Facility: Alex Hilliard Inspection Date: 01/14/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: AQWA replaced UV unit in Dec 2018. System is connected to telemetry and will call AQWA for servicing. AQWA offices are approx. 3.5 hrs from this location; so, there is some delay in repairs. Owner is maintaining a spreadsheet of weekly/monthly system checks with appropriate comments for requested maintenance. Pump Tank Yes No NA NE *** All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (Non -Discharge)'"' Is the pump working? Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? # Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? # Last functional test: Comment: No addtional comments. Drip or Irrigation *** 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): # If IRRIGATION, number of sprinkler heads: 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? Comment: The region has seen very wet weather conditions for several months. Field pondinq is most likely a result of rainy conditions and NOT application. General # Are the treatment units locked and/or secured? # Has resident had any sewage problems? If YES, explain: No sewage problems reported. Does the system match the permit description? If NO, explain: NA Is the system compliant? Is the system failing? (If yes, take pictures if possible) Yes No NA NE Drip NA Yes No NA NE If system is failing, describe any exposures to people/animals or environmental risks. System appears to be operated in accordance with the permit and the grass application site well maintained. Comment: No. is the correct reDonse. The system does not aDDear to be failina. Althouah some Dondin ■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑■❑❑ was noted in the application field, it was minimal compared to the surrounding yard. The owner had more concerns from wet weather pondinq near the home, then in the application field. Page: 4