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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550356_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200116ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director Brian Mullins 604 Autumn Dr. Tobaccoville, NC 27050 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 16, 2020 SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency — (NOD-2020-PC-0010) Compliance Evaluation Inspection Certificate of Coverage #NCG550356 — General Permit 550000 Single -Family NPDES Wastewater Treatment System 604 Autumn Dr. Tobaccoville, NC 27050 Stokes County Dear Mr. Mullins: On January 9, 2020, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the single-family NPDES wastewater treatment system located at the subject property. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Mr. Justin Henderson. Mr. Brian Mullins was present during this inspection. This inspection reflects non-compliance with Permit No. NCG550356. The following deficiencies require your attention and action: 1) Failure to conduct effluent monitoring in accordance with Permit Condition Part I. Section C. Monitoring data shall also be kept on site for a period of three years in accordance with Permit Condition Part I. Section D. (5.) (b.). 2) Failure to utilize wastewater grade (calcium hypochlorite) chlorine tablets to ensure continuous and proper disinfection as required by Permit Condition Part I. Section D. (1.) (a.). Wastewater grade (calcium hypochlorite) tablets shall be utilized in the tablet chlorinator to provide proper disinfection. 3) Failure to remit payment for the Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee, authorized by Permit Condition Part II. Section B. (14.), for the following years: 2016, 2018, 2019. Copies of these overdue invoices were hand delivered to Mr. Mullins at the time of this inspection. D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NoanacaaouNn ^ o.P.ro�wmm�w�mmviw.i� /� 336.776.9800 Along with the above described deficiencies, the following item of concern also requires your attention: a) An above ground swimming pool appeared to have been installed partially overtop of the subsurface sand filter. This may contribute to compaction and oxygen limitation therefore impeding wastewater treatment and potentially reducing the sand filter's longevity. Failure to abide by the conditions contained in your permit may subject the permittee to enforcement action by DWR in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C and/or revocation of this permit. A follow-up inspection is planned to be conducted within the next 120-days to evaluate corrective measures implemented in response to this Notice. If you have any questions concerning this letter, you may contact Mr. Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800. Sincerely, EDocu T SneSigned by: Loti dcr 1-"49E225C94EA... Lon Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operation Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ-WSRO enc.: Inspection Report cc: Laserfiche Files (electronic copies) 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 yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN I 2 15 I 3 I NCG550356 111 12 I 20/01/09 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 I 211111 1 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 671 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r I u ty 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I I80 I I i Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 01:30PM 20/01/09 13/08/01 604 Autumn Drive 604 Autumn Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Tobaccoville NC 27050 02:30PM 20/01/09 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Brian K Mullins,604 Autumn Dr Tobaccoville NC 27050//336-983-4503/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Other Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Justin L Henderson DOCUSigned by: DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/ �t lA fit. D51F3525961`8113496.. 1/14/2020 Signature of Management Q A Revie Docusigned by: Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date �� T der 1/16/2020 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCG550356 I11 121 20/01/09 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On January 9, 2020, staff of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (DWR) performed a compliance inspection of the single-family NPDES wastewater treatment system located at the subject property. This compliance inspection was conducted by DWR staff person Mr. Justin Henderson. Mr. Brian Mullins was present during this inspection. This inspection reflects non-compliance with Permit No. NCG550356. The following deficiencies require your attention and action: 1) Failure to conduct effluent monitoring in accordance with Permit Condition Part I. Section C. Monitoring data shall also be kept on site for a period of three years in accordance with Permit Condition Part I. Section D. (5.) (b.). 2) Failure to utilize wastewater grade (calcium hypochlorite) chlorine tablets to ensure continuous and proper disinfection as required by Permit Condition Part I. Section D. (1.) (a.). Wastewater grade (calcium hypochlorite) tablets shall be utilized in the tablet chlorinator to provide proper disinfection. 3) Failure to remit payment for the Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee, authorized by Permit Condition Part II. Section B. (14.), for the following years: 2016, 2018, 2019. Copies of these overdue invoices were hand delivered to Mr. Mullins at the time of this inspection. Along with the above described deficiencies, the following item of concern also requires your attention: a) An above ground swimming pool appeared to have been installed partially overtop of the subsurface sand filter. This may contribute to compaction and oxygen limitation therefore impeding wastewater treatment and potentially reducing the sand filter's longevity. Failure to abide by the conditions contained in your permit may subject the permittee to enforcement action by DWR in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C and/or revocation of this permit If you have any questions concerning this letter, you may contact Mr. Justin Henderson or me at (336) 776-9800. Page# Permit: NCG550356 Inspection Date: 01/09/2020 Other Comment: Owner - Facility: 604 Autumn Drive Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Page#