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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551268_NOV-2021-PC-0154_20210226 (2)ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPER Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 26th, 2021 Certified Mail # 7017 0190 0000 9569 9005 Return Receipt Requested Michael Moore 7106 Walnut Grove Church Rd. Hurdle Mills, NC 2754I Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0154 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551268 Facility Name: 7106 Walnut Grove Church Rd. Orange County Dear Mr. Moore: On February 17, 2021, Joshua Brigham from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. No one was at home at the time of the inspection. The inspector left a packet of information regarding Single Family Treatment Systems and the requirements of the General Permit at the residence. The assistance you provided over the telephone on February 25, 2021 was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, two sub -surface sand filters, tablet chlorinator, and discharge pipe. NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551268 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the South Fork Little River (classified WS-II; HQW; NSW) in the Neuse River Basin. The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the General Permit. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. NPDES Permit Name/Owner Change Form: According to Orange County deed of records, Michael and Anna Moore own the residence and property located at 7106 Walnut Grove Church Rd. Hurdle Mills, North Carolina. As the property owner, you are also the owner of the existing single-family wastewater treatment system, which treats the domestic wastewater from the residence and releases the effluent to the receiving waters indicated above. Because the treatment system makes an outlet to waters of the state, it is an activity for which the subject permit is required. To comply with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1(a), which requires a person .4aCIECet. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office ! 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 Michael Moore, NCG551268 February 26, 2021 Page 2 of 3 to obtain a permit to make an outlet into the waters of the state, you will need to complete and submit the NPDES Permit Name/Ownership Change Form to the Division. A copy of this form was left on site after the inspection. If you have any questions regarding change in permit ownership or completing the Permit Name/Ownership Change Form, then please contact Joshua Brigham at 919-791-4251. 2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required. Per our phone conversation on February 25, 2021, the septic tank was last pumped in September of 2018. Within 45 days of receiving this letter, please send this office a copy of the receipt for when the septic tank was Last pumped out. 3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorine tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not for swimminz pools. Part 1, Section D (1) of NPDES General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Section D (4) requires the permittee to maintain all system components, including...disinfection units...at all times and in good operating order. The inspector did not observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the NPDES General Permit. 4. Analyzing the effluent: Part 1. C., Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements, within General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample and analyze the effluent leaving his/her treatment system prior to discharge annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total Suspended Solids, and Fecal Coliform. During our phone conversation, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. Please collect a representative, sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than 45 days of receipt of this Letter. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000. 5. Discharge outlet location. The permittee is required to conduct a visual review of the outfall location at least twice each year (one at the time of sampling) to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented and steps taken to correct the problem. Per our phone conversation, the inspector was informed that what was examined on the date of inspection was not the discharge pipe. To comply with the general permit monitoring requirements, you need to be able to sample and analyze the effluent from your SFR system through the discharge pipe. You need to keep the area around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation, soil and leaves. Please take the necessary steps to ensure the discharge outlet is visible and accessible. Maintaining the area will allow you to monitor the discharge and to collect effluent samples as required by the subject permit. Please provide the office with a map or picture of the discharge within 45 days of receipt of this letter. Michael Moore, NCG551268 February 26, 2021 Page 3 of 3 The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of three years and available for inspection. This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation because of discharging without a 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. Within 45-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating the actions you will take or have taken to comply with or resolve the issues noted in items 1-5 above. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Joshua Brigham at 919-791-4251. Sincerely, zerLe4,d i7, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report Name/Ownership Change Form Cc: RRO/SWP Files Laserfiche United Slates Environmental Protection Agency E PA Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A. National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection 1 (� ( 2 14 I 3 1 NCG551268 111 12 i 21/02/17 117 Type 181 r I I I I I I Inspector Fac Type 191 s I 201 I 21 I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 1 I 1 1 I I i l i l I I I I I I l I I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 67I 1 701 1 71I 1 72 I nt I 731 1 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 I 180 l LJ I" I 11 1 1 Section B: FacilityData Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPOES permit Number) 7106 Walnut Grove Church Road 7106 Walnut Grove Church Rd Hurdle Mills NC 275416848 Entry Time/Date 08:20AM 21/02/17 Permit Effective Date 13108141 Exit Time/Dale 08:35AM 21/02/17 Permit Expiration Date 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representalive(s)rTtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) 111 Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Benjamin R WisseL7106 Walnut Grove Church Rd Hurdle Mills NC 27541884811919-451-0843/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) e Permit • Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports III Self -Monitoring Progran • Effluent/Receiving Wate • 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 Dale Joshua S Brigham DWRIRRO WQ/919-791-4200/ (2 V 2 ( % Signature of Management Q A Revie er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers 10071..e4,34- fr9 I5'/- i2.2 Date , 24 zoz/ -- EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type 1 31 NCG551268 fl l 12121/02/17 1 17 18 n Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) No tablets chlorinator Left packet in mailbox Talked to new owner 2/25/21 Needs to complete change of ownership form Needs to put tablets in chlorinator Needs to provide receipt for septic pumping Needs to provide lab results Needs to find discharge. Page# 2 Permit: NCG551268 Owner - Facility: 7106 walnut Grove Church Road Inspection Date: 02/17/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Comment: Receipt of pumping needed. Sand Filters (Low ratel (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 vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE DEIMID • ❑ ❑ ❑ O DOM O 0110 Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ 11000 ❑ ❑ ❑• IN1000 ❑ ❑ ❑• Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? I ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? EIDED Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 000111 Comment: No tablets in chlorinator Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? Yes No NA NE O 1100 • ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG551268 Owner -Facility: 7106 Walnut Grove Church Road inspection Date: 02/17/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Discharge pipe not found Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Change of ownership needed. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑•❑ ✓ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Inspection Date: / / 7 / ' ( Start Time:.` 5 / .4f...(1 End Time: 3 S LE FAMILY WA SYSTEM CHECKLIST rJJ524J5 Q ��,yv. o51[� o fEVI A Is3t + Permittee: pt%1sAM, I ~stet Mi t3h 01 /11-00 Permit: Ni. 6 �/� v 2 6 S Address: 71 06 vv ,;) n_ 1- G (ohs✓ C' i ' 'i I2. E-mail- Phone:( ) Cell Phone:(6‘,IM) 2 (C( - t.4 County: Drw,c2 The Permittee is responsible for tho operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. 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) 4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? 5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor? Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate Qfgl ❑ ❑ ❑ g ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Cl O IJ ❑ ❑ SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and litters should be checked annually and pumpedlcieaned as needed. 6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic lank? gt ❑ ❑ ❑ 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? K ❑ 0 ❑ 8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? K ❑ 0 n 9. If yes to #8 date, if known -e Ii4 If proof, describe I bn-t / Nam-' (-e (.. U° t' 10. Does the septic tank have a FFLUENT l=1LTE- or SANITARYT? (circle one) QLL %2-Z3 By whom? 0 "- ( 11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO If no proceed to the next section. AccessIbte sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six onths and any vegetative gro h shall be removed manually. ❑ g ❑ C, 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? It maintenance is required explain in the comment section. ❑ ❑ 0 c, 0 DISINFECTION 1 UV YES ❑ NO odd` If no proceed to the next section. The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or repia as needed to ensure proper disinfection. 16. Is UV working? 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 0 DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section. The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continriaus and proper operation. 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) 0 ❑ 0 0 20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? 154 0 ❑ 0 21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? ❑ R ❑ 0 22. Are tablets contacting water? if possible poke them to determine. ❑ ❑ It 0 DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to 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 dechlorination chamber? 26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. If no proceed to the next section. ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ n ❑ Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate PUMP TANK YES ❑ NO All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge) 27. Is the pump working? 28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? 29. Does the permittee know haw to check the pump & high water alarm? 30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL If no proceed to the next section. ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ O ❑ 0 0 ❑ 0 0 0 DISCHARGE ONLY YES [ NO ❑ If no proceed to A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids o ❑ jl7ssl 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible? 34. Is outlet discharging? 35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? 36. Any Lab Results available? 37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? DRIP or SPRAY YES ❑ NO IQ If no proceed to The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of Teaks and equipment is operating as designed. 3B. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? 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 wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ the next section. r evidence of a malfunction. ❑ ❑ C ❑ El ❑ 0 g 0 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ K] the next section. GENERAL 43_ Are the treatment units locked and or secured? 44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. I. ❑ 0 ❑ a ❑ 1] ❑ ❑ YJ. vuca a Ic ayaa� 11 u.lma•n 1,; r,c. nna r.,. a.,..r........ ...... ..,.r.,....... ..._—......_... ___.._._. n 46. Is the system compliant? ❑ 1 0 0 47. Is the system failing? If yes. lake pictures if possible. ❑ pl ❑ ❑ 48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? ❑ ❑ NOD Sent #: - - NOV Sent #: AV-)- 202-1 - P�- - 5,1 Comments: Photos Taken? YES ❑ NO [] Le P4- PG..L i Mc'.! bow PtA bA ti to•- ( tD( 212- C,r4Jv— 1,;Ac. tS 1, e u-1 .P + —Cor t! r'T.n o\ f INSPECTOR: - o S Ll ! . (; SIGNATURE: ?/I✓ 1----- ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION: Permit Number: NCOO / / / / or NCG55 1. Facility Name: II. NEW OWNER/NAME INFORMATION: 1. This request for a name change is a result of: _ a. Change in ownership of property/company _ _b. Name change only c. Other (please explain): 2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit): permit) 3. New owner's or signing official's name and title: (Person legally responsible for (Title) 4. Mailing address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) E-mail address: THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL. REQUIRED ITEMS: 1. This completed application form 2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, articles of incorporation, or sales agreement) [see reverse side of this page for signature requirements] E Q6 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office ' 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919,791A200 Applicant's Certification: 1, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature: Date: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS: NC DEQ I DWR 1 NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617