NCG551246_NOV-2020-PC-0086_20200211

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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S. DANIEL SMITH
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Certified Mail # 7017 2680 0000 2236 1427
Return -Receipt Renuested
Carla Alston
124 Cherokee Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
NOR I i I CARQ. -NA
Environmental Quality
February 11, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0086
Permit No. NCG551246
124 Cherokee Drive
Chatham County
Dear Ms. Alston:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 124 Cherokee Drive on February
4, 2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions
and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551246. A summary of the findings and comments
noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Raleigh
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Compliance Schedules Annual fee has not been paid since 2003.
Disinfection Tablet Chlorinator was full of water due to discharge pipe that appeared to be blocked and
backing up system. No tablets in chlorinator.
Effluent Pipe
Operations & Maintenance
Septic Tank
Effluent pipe appeared to be black corrugated pipe going into a roadside ditch that was
filled with debris and blocking up the system.
No lab results for effluent.
Septic tank has been pumped in recent years but is due for a pumping on both sides.

In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
Compliance Issue(s):
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 30 da s upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified
issues, if applicable.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joshua Brigham with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4251.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments
Single Family Wastewater System Checklist
Inspection Report
cc: RRO files
DWR Laserfiche

United States Environmental ProledlLn Agercy
Form Approved.
EPA Washington 0 C. 20460
OMB No. 2040.0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires9-31-90
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e.. PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
1 u 2 15 1 3 I NCG551246 I11 12 20/02104 17 18 l,• IJ l 19 j Ls I 20! I
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Momioring Evaluation Rating B1 OA Reserved
67 70 IJ 71 E I 72 L ti j 73 �74 75LJ-1 -I I I _ Ia0
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Section B- Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW also nclude
Entry TimelDate
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPOES permit Number)
10 45AM 20/02/04
16/11/22
124 Cherokee Drive
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
124 Cherokee Dr
Chapel Hill NC 27517
11 40AM 20/02/04
1B107/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTiBes(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible OfficialfridelPhone and Fax Number
Carla Alston,124 Cherokee Dr Chapel Wi[I NC 275171/919-967-50031 Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Compliance Schedules a Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory
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
Joshua S Brigham DWRlRRO WQ1919.79i 4200! f
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Sig/natu of Managemen O A Reviewer AgencylOffice/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9.94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDSS yrlmolday Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCG551246 I11 12 201021o4 17 18 1=1
L Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1 Treatment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always having chlorine tablets
and dechlorination tablets (if a required part of your system) in place. They must be the kind for
wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools.
1 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.
1 Failure to 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. A list of NC certified laboratories
that provide this service was left at your residence during the inspection. Make arrangements for
sampling to be carried out within the next 3 months, and submit results to this office within 3 weeks
after the sampling has been done.
1 Other: All NPDES permittees must pay an Annual Administering and Compliance Fee.
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Permit; NCG551246 Owner -Facility; 124 Cherokee Drive
Inspection Date: 02104l2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(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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Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex. MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: No lab results for effluent.
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 high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment: Se tic tank has been pumped in recent years but is due fora
pumping on both sides.
Sand Filters Low rate
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetat on?
# is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
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Permit: NCG551246 owner - Facility: 124 Cherokee Drive
Inspection Date: 02l0412020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable-,
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: Chlorinator was full of water due to discharge pipe that.apDeared to be blocked and backin
up system. There were no tablets in the chlorinator.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is 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 eperat ng properly?
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Comment: Effluent pipe appeared to be black corrugated pipe going into a roadside ditch that was filled
with debris and blocking up the system.
Compliance Schedules Yes No NA NE
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Comment; Annual fee has not been paid since 2003_
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The Permittee Is responsible for the operation and malnUnance of the enVre was!awaler tMiment and disposal system_
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1. is the current resident in the home the Permitt4e-El
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mall the form wit;, the inspection i_tter)
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Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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5. If yes to 94 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and Mars Vz: tld to cracked annuo'lY a-.d pumpid-c.eaned as npcdad
o. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the sspt'c tank?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known if proof, desnnihz
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10, Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER o<�SAN1TARY i (circle one
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 morlh.;
and any vegetal
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manually
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
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13. It yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name
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14. Does the permittee know where the sandillter is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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DISINFECTION 1 UV YES NO
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves si:cc, d to c eanad Cr red.
1 G. Is UV working?
1 T Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) _
DISINFECTION i TABLETS YES NO
The table[ chlcr:rator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure contAous and proc:r opera
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark hlo)
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
122. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to delerrrine
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO
The dach!orinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure corXm.cus and pr_;:ar rp:tat _n
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechfor tablets?
Were dechfor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to d=l_rnnine
If no proceed to the next section.
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'LIMP TANK YES--0 NO LS,
If no proceed to the next section.
,;l pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non discharge)
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30_ Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
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if no proceed to the next section.
DISCHARGE ONLY
A visual review of the outfall locat'on shall be executed tw'ce each year (ohe a! the time of sampling to ensure
solids or evidence or
a malfunction
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
34. Is outlet discharging?
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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If no proceed to the next section.
DRIP or SPRAY YES
The irr.galion system shall be Inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equ:pment is operating as designed.
38, Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of
sprinkler heads.
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40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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46. Is the system compliant?
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