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Home My WebLink AboutWQ0008073_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190807ROY COOPER MICHAEL S. REGAN secrelary LINDA CULPEPPER Direclor NORTH CAF2p_INA Environmental Quality August 7, 2019 Sol C. and Sandra Osterkatz 33201 Winged Elm Lane Durham, NC 27705 Subject: Permit No. WQ0008073 7525 Old NC 86 SFR Orange County Dear Mr. and Ms. Osterkatz: On August 6, 2019, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources, conducted an inspection for the subject single-family irrigation system as part of an ownership change request. Ms. Osterkatz's assistance during the inspection was appreciated. Attached is a copy of the inspection report. On the day of the inspection, the wastewater treatment units and irrigation equipment appeared to be well maintained. Ms. Osterkatz stated that the internal audio alarm was not functioning. Please have that repaired and submit documentation showing the repair has been made. If you have any questions regarding the system or the inspection, please feel free to contact me via email at gary.kreiser@ncdenr.gov ncdenr.gov or at (919) 791-4241. Sincerely, 9 Gary iser Soil Scientist Att: Inspection Report cc: Raleigh Regional Office Central Files Permit File North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional office 3800 Barrett Drive 162B Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628 Inspection Date: 511512015 Start Time: !j. od FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM End Time: :CKLIST Permittee: 7 t; _ , ;}- 2�k:4 ,-,, t�, �`t Permit:�(�U 7 Address: E-mail- Phone:( -)--_Cell Phone:(1(4 � Count �n y— The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance or the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. l3oesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate 1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑ 2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ f� ❑ ❑ 4. is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ ❑ 5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor's SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped,cleai;ed as n ed 6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ ❑ 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑ ❑ ❑ 9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe 10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle o-le) 11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom? SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO ❑ Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled If no proceed to the next section. every sit months and any vegetative grovjth shall be removed manua ly 12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc ) 14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter Is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ 15 Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑ It maintenance is required explain In the comment section DISINFECTION 1 UV YES ❑ NO If no proceed to the next section. The ultraviolet un:t shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper drsinfectl;;n 16. Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Di s harge) _ DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES NO The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly is ensure continuous and proper operation 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none mark No) 20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? 1. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO The dechlorinatzir unit sha'I he checked weekly t3 ensure continuous and proper operation 23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? 24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? 25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorinaVon chamber? 26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine If no proceed to the next section. Yam/ ❑ ❑ ❑ y� ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ If no proceed to the next section. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Doesn't Did Not r es f I Apply Investigate PUMP TANK YES if no proceed to the next section. All purrp a! id a'a--r ,ft,r5 shall t e ins pect,d rl:�rth / (nor-, - t a'g� � ❑ ❑ ❑ 27, Is the pump .working? _ Lf�G� �� El � ❑ ❑ 28 Are the aud,ble and visual high water alarms opea ratlon'� (�j 29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump a h13F- .,a`Wr alarm? 30. Last functional test PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL DISCHARGE ONLY YES U PIO / if no proceed to the next section. A nsu3 rev e;r cf the outfall Iccat,:n she 4 to e,<e_uted tr, _e B3a !>ar a t t nc , s hie s`.Ii js :r e,idance -f a ra fur-t ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 31. Does the permittee know avhere the outfall is Ic.carz-J? ❑ ❑ ❑ 32. Vlere you able to locate the outfall? ❑ 33 Is the rand of the discharge pipe visible and access F ❑ ❑ 34. Is outlet discharging? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 35 Is right of viay maintained around the discharq= pint? ❑ ❑ 1-1❑ 36 Am/ Lab Results available? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 37 Is there evidence of solids around the discharge po;nt7 DRIP or SPRAY YES NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section. rh= irrg3non s,s!-ern shall h_,nape_t}d n,�...�..--nsJre tr3 _jv-2 ,,3 f-_., :; ,-- a� _a. r- If r 3� r,•:� ye I--r h=a-Js 38 Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATI (circle irri eat or, n imb,r _-.= spr nk ❑ ❑ ❑ r—�� 39 Are the buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ 40 Is the site free of ponding and runoff? "—' ❑ ❑ ❑ 41 Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ 42 Is there a minimum two v.ire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? GENERAL��........._.__....�._....�..��,.��. 43 Are the treatment units locked and or secured? ❑ ❑ ❑ 44 Has resident had any sewage problems? I° jes e r. 3 r it t-_ : r r _rr �_ t 3� 47 Does the system match the permit description? I'r,. a,r 3r r r n -. ;_,t .r 43 Is the system compliant? 47 Is the system failing? If y.,s tape piGturas if pcss t.,,, 48 If system is failing any sign of children or animals coma --ling selvage? ❑ ❑ ❑ � ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ NOD Sent#: - - - NOV Sent Comments - f'i,-)t-3s Taken? YES W . bl— . iF,,rnr-r7rnn /4—, .,. IF ,, i -t/, Azif ,