NCG551131_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191205

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Bobby Whisnant
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
Dear Mr. Whisnant:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 5, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Permit No. NCG551131
Durham County
On December 5, 2019, Zach Thomas and Erin Deck from the Raleigh Regional Office of the
Division of Water Resources visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment
system to evaluate compliance with the above permit to discharge wastewater. Mr. Updegraff s
assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. The checked boxes below show what
conditions were noted at your facility:
® Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to 5 years.
A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is
required.
0 Analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system must be
analyzed once each year. See Part I(A) of your permit about his requirement. Mr.
Updegraff stated that there has been no discharge from the system to collect for analysis.
Please continue to monitor the discharge and make arrangements to sample and submit
results to this office when conditions allow.
If you have questions or continents about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action, please contact the inspector or me at 919-791-4200. Licensed plumbers should be used to
make plumbing changes within your home. Contractors for installing disinfection or other
equipment may be found in the Yellow Pages under Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely,
icot Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments: Inspection Report
CC: RRO Files & Laserfche
DQN North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington D C. 20460
OMB No. 2040.0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e.. PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B 1 QA
Reserved
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Section 13: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Dale
POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number)
08A5AM 19/12/05
13/08/01
Lake klichie Dam Caretaker's Residence
Exit Time/Date
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Permit Expiration Date
7019 Lk Michie Dam Rd
Bahama NC 27503
09:10AM 19/12105
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)1Titles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible OfScialMilelPhone and Fax Number
George E Carter,101 City Hall Piz Durham NC:277013329l1919-5fi0-43821919474085fi Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D. Summary of Find inglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names) and Signatu s) of Inspector(s) AgencylOfficelPhone and Fax Numbers
Date
Erin hi Deck �` t DWRIRRO WO/919-791-42001
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Zachary Thomas / DWRIRRO W01919-74142001
Signature of Managemen 0 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Prev ous ed I.ans are absolete.
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NPDES yr.molday inspection Type F
3 NCG551131 ill 12 19/12/05 17 18 u
Section D: Summary of Find ng/Comments (Attach additional
sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
See attached letter for details.
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Permlt: NCG551131 Owner - Factlity: Lake klichie Dam Carelal ees Residence
Inspection Date: 12/0512019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable 0000
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Septic Tank
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment: The caretaker stated that the s stem was last pumlaed in 2015.
DWR staff reminded Mr.
Updegraff that the tank should be evaluated and pumped every
3-5 years
Sand Fitters (Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filler free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment: No ponding or issues were noted in the area of the sandfilter.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG551131 Owner - Facility: Lake Mfichie Dam Caretaker's Residence
Inspection Date: 121R512019 Inspection Type: Camplianze Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Number of tubes in use?
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: I]WR staff reminded Mr. U de raft to keep tablets in the tubes and to ensure they
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contact with the water and not clogged at the top of the tubes (due to moisture etc).
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
1s right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: No discharge at time of inspection. Pipe was very clean and maintained.
Effluent Sampling
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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Comment: Mr. Updegraff stated that there has been no discharge from the system to collect for
analysis. Please continue to monitor the discharge and make arrangements
to sample and
submit results to this office when conditions allow.
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Inspection Date: IZ— ZoI`7 Start Time: 1�• VS &? End Time: F-/0 t94W
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Permittee: Gt OTTN : 13OB8 IWH IS ,�aT Permit: _NC6,SS 1 VS
Address: --30 19 L Y-e Mtc4}tE V" W. 1. b"Ar C. E-mail-
Phone:(_ a - Cell Phone:(____) - County: -D%j6Lvh*rr1
The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance or the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Yes No
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? El
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ u
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ E
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped; cleaned as ne d ❑
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? 2' ❑
8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑
9. If yes to #8 date, if known "0 7-01S0 If proof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
(circle one)
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11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manu .
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ LJ ❑ ❑
It maintenance is required explain in the comment section
DISINFECTION 1 UV YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES Lj NO
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
If no proceed to the next section.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES El NO
The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation
If no proceed to the next section.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine
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PUMP TANK YES Lj
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly (non-doscharge)
27. is the pump working?
28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES NO
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A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (cne at the time of sampling
to ensure no Wtible solids or evidence of a malfunction
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
33- Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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Is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES NO
If no proceed to the
next section.
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The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment
is operating as designed
38 Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads
39- Are the buffers adequate?
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? El El
42 Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43- Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section
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45- Does the system match the permit description? If na explain in the comment section
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47. Is the system failing? If yes. take pictures it poss ble
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48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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