NCG550868_NOV-2020-PC-0042_20200123

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quabry
January 23, 2020
CERTIFIED 4 3490 000180202
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John Biddle
5711 BIue Spruce Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0042
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550868
Durham County
Dear Mr. Biddle:
The Division has received your sample results for the 2019 Calendar year. However, a review of the analytical results for
samples collected on October 3, 2019 revealed the violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violations :
Sample Parameter Date Limit Analytical Unit of Type of Violation
Location Value Result Measure
Effluent BOD5 10/03/19 30.0 176 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
BOD5
Effluent BOD5 10/3/19 45.0 176 mg/L Daily Maximum Exceeded
BOD5
Effluent Total Suspended Solids 10/3/19 30.0 36.1 mg/L Monthly Average Exceeded
(TSS) TSS
Effluent Fecal Coliform 1013/19 200/100 2420 mL Monthly Average Fecal
Coliform
Effluent Fecal Coliform 10/3/19 400/100 2420 mL Daily Maximum Fecal
Coliform
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Based on the above limit exceedances, you should re -sample your effluent and if the high levels persist, then you should
have your treatment system evaluated to determine if corrective measures are needed to ensure the system functions as
intended and meets the conditions of the permit, including complying with the effluent limits. Within 30-days receipt of
this letter, please submit a written response to this office detailing the actions yott will take to ensttre your systelli is in
full compliance with the permit requirements and functions as intended.
A Notice of Violation is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the
subject General NPDES Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, please contact Jatre
Bernard or me at 919-791-4Z00. Licensed phtmber s should be used to make phimbing changes within your home.
Contractors for installing disinfection or other equipment may be found in the Yellow Pages under Environmental
Consultants.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office. Division of Water Resources