WQ0004502_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190716

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LINDA CULPEPPER
Russell E. Knop
Hillsborough United Church of Christ
200 Davis Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Mr. Knop,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 16, 2019
Subject: Permit No.WQ0004502
Hillsborough United Church of Christ
Wastewater Irrigation System
Orange County
Staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations
Section inspected the subject wastewater irrigation system on July 9, 2019. I wish to thank
Jimmy Gooch for his help during the inspection. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a
compliance inspection of the system.
Jimmy Gooch is the ORC and Brian Merritt is the backup. On the day of the inspection, the
three in -line septic tanks were inspected and found to be in good condition. Both the church
building and the preschool waste gravity flows into the septic tanks. All three tanks were
pumped out in March 2019.
The gravity fed sand filter is Iined with plastic and covered in gravel. No odors or wastewater
ponding was observed. The sand filter was repaired (root removal) in June 2019. There were
tablets in the chlorinator. The gravity fed plastic lined lagoon is surrounded by a locked gate.
The water level was at about 3 feet'. The staff plate is kept on the outside of the lagoon.
Freeboard rarely gets near 2 feet, as the church averages about 300 gallons per day (gpd) and
the system is permitted for 1560 gpd. The land around all the components of the facility was
well cared for.
There is a wet well next to the lagoon with an alarm, and a pump which pumps to the sprayfield.
Several sprayheads were clogged. The ORC reports that they clog frequently and he clears
them. The irrigation pump is run manually. The facility currently applies about 2" of the 9.4"
permitted per year.
Water entering the lagoon was tea colored and the sprayed effluent carried a strong odor. The
ORC reported that this is unusual and is most likely due to the repair work recently done to the
sand fi I ter.
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Records -were reviewed and found to be in good order. The ORC said that NDMR's may be
late agthe-church is looking for a new administrative assistant.
Section IV 10 of the permit requires a yearly soil sample, which has not been collected. Please
have the soils analyzed annually, per the permit requirements.
The church and the ORC did not receive the permit issued in 2015. Attachment A requires
sampling for pH and chlorine at each irrigation event, but not more than weekly. The ORC
and the church are both receiving a copy of the permit and the ORC will begin submitting the
required data.
Other than the above mentioned deficiencies, the facility appears to be well maintained and in
good working order.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email at ray.milosh amcdenr.gov
or at [phone].
Sincerely,
IM? osh
Environmental Specialist
ray.miloshli-ncdenngov
Attachment 2015 permit
cc: RRO-WQROS Files
DWR Central Files

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: W00004502 Effective: 05/17116 Expiration: 04l30121 Owner: Hillsborough United Church of Christ
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Hillsborough United Church of Christ WWTF
County: Orange 200 Davis Dr
Region: Raleigh
Hillsborough NC 27278
Contact Person: Colleen D Heise Title: Chair of Trustees Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
from 140. Take Hillsborough exit 140- #261 turn south, away from Hillsborough, onto Old 86 (Churton Street) Davis Road is slightly
less than one mile south of 140, Turn right on Davis. Church is the first building on left #200
System Classifications: S1,
Primary ORC: James Wiley Gooch Certification: 987567 Phone: [phone]
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/09/2019 Entry Time: 11 OOAM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector: Raymond M Milosh Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Record Keeping
End Use-Irrgation Treatment Disinfection Storage
(See attachment summary)
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permit: VVQ0004502 owner - Facility: Hillsborough United Church of Christ
Inspection Date: 0710912019 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Reason for visit: Routine
Inspection Summary,
Staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality Regional Operations Section inspected the subject
wastewater irrigation system on July 9, 2019. 1 wish to thank Jimmy Gooch for his help during the inspection. The purpose
of the visit was to conduct a compliance inspection of the system.
Jimmy Gooch is the ORC and Brian Merritt is the backup. On the day of the inspection, the three in -line septic tanks were
inspected and found to be in good condition. Both the church building and the preschool waste gravity flows into the septic
tanks. All three tanks were pumped out in March 2019.
The gravity fed sand filter is lined with plastic and covered in gravel. No odors or wastewater ponding was observed. The
sand filter was repaired (root removal) in June 2019. There were tablets in the chlorinator. The gravity fed plastic lined
lagoon is surrounded by a locked gate. The water level was at about 3 feet". The staff plate is kept on the outside of the
lagoon. Freeboard rarely gets near 2 feet, as the church averages about 300 gallons per day (gpd) and the system is
permitted for 1560 gpd. The land around all the components of the facility was well cared for.
There is a wet well next to the lagoon with an alarm, and a pump which pumps to the sprayfield. Several sprayheads were
clogged. The ORC reports that they clog frequently and he clears them. The irrigation pump is run manually. The facility
currently applies about 2" of the 9.4" permitted per year.
Water entering the lagoon was tea colored and the sprayed effluent carried a strong odor. The ORC reported that this is
unusual and is most likely due to the repair work recently done to the sandfilter.
Records were reviewed and found to be in good order. The ORC said that NDMR's may be late, as the church is looking for
a new administrative assistant.
Section IV 10 of the permit requires a yearly soil sample, which has not been collected. Please have the soils analyzed
annually, per the permit requirements.
The church and the ORC did not receive the permit issued in 2015. Attachment A requires sampling for pH and chlorine at
each irrigation event, but not more than weekly. The ORC and the church are both receiving a copy of the permit and the
ORC will begin submitting the required data.
Other than the above mentioned deficiencies, the facility appears to be well maintained and in good working order.
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Permit: V400004502
Inspection Date: 07/09/2019
Owner -Facility: Hillsborough United Church of Christ
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Type
Yes No NA NE
Single Family Drip
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Infiltration System
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, LR
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Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Activated Sludge Drip. LR
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
Treatment
Yes -No -NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection
Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
0❑ ❑ ❑
Do the fecal coiiforrn results indicate proper disinfection?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there adequate detention time (-30 minutes)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the system properly maintained?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
❑ ❑ ❑
Is the chlorinator accessible?
0❑ ❑ ❑
If tablets, are tablets present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
N❑ ❑ ❑
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If W, is the UV intensity adequate?
❑ ❑ E ❑
# Is it a dual feed system?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit 1D Number? (1000-=__)
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keening Yes No NA NE
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Permit: W00004502 Owner - Facility: Hillsborough United Church of Christ
Inspection Date: 0710912019 Inspection Type : Compliance Sampling
Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a copy of current permit available?
❑ E ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present NDMR?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are now rates less than of permitted flow?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Are (low rates less than of permitted flow?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are annual soil reports available?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If so, has it been applied?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are operational logs present?
❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
❑ ❑ N ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: the Dermittee and operator are being provided a copy of the 2015 hermit
End Use -Irrigation
Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff ! ponding?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment operational?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: W00004602 Owner - Facility: Hillsborough United Church of Christ
Inspection pate: 07109/2019 Inspection Type • Compliance Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
How close is the closest water supply well?
Is municipal water available in the area?
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells property constructed, including screened interval?
Are monitoring wells damaged?
Comment:
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1111 M ❑
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