NCS000409_IDDE Investigation and NOV_20210330

City of Belmont
Illicit Discharge Connection Investigation Form
Reported By: Drew Blackwood
Contact # 704-747-3121
Date Reported: 9-22-20 Voice Mail left
on Hotline
Date and Time Discharge Discovered: 3:09pm 9-22-20
Nature and Location of Discharge: Citizen at 1004 Belmont Village Dr reports neighbor at 1000 Belmont Village Dr is parking his/her vehicle in front of his
house and vehicle is leaking oil/fluids onto street.
Property Owner: Adam and Amy Baker at 1000 Belmont Village - Belmont Village Dr is a City Street
Responsible Party: Adam and Amy Baker
Additional Information to assist in the investigation: Per discussion with Code Enforcement this was initially reported 9-18-20 as leaking vehicle parked
in street in front of house. There are no "NO Parking This Side of Street" signs posted and citizens are allowed to park on the public street.
Start Date &Time: 9-28-20
Inspector(s): Chad Waldrup, Zach Gehrer
Contact#: 704-901-2076
12:55 m
Drains to: A6-CB2-BELMONTVILLAGE to SCM to Unnamed Stream to South
Date/Amount of Last Rain: 9-25-20 0.2"
Fork River
Where was discharge found? Stream Street Storm Drain Ditch Curbline Outfall
Other:
Was Flow Observed? Yes No
Was a photo taken? Yes No
Odor? None Musty Sewage Rotten Eggs Sour Milk Other:
Color? Clear Red Yellow Brown Green Grey Other:
Clarity? Clear Cloudy Opaque
Was there an: Oily Sheen Yes No Garbage Yes No Sewage Yes No Floatables Yes No
Field Analysis (if applicable): N/A
Time of Sample:
pH:
Temp: F
Total C12: mg/I
Was a Lab Sample collected? Yes No (If yes, keep a copy of Chain of Custody on file)
Source Tracing
Yes
No
Comments
No flow or dripping observed at time of visit. No pooling or ponding of
Did flow reach storm drain?
x
oil/fluid observed. No staining in downstream curbline.
Did flow reach outfall? If yes, note estimated
amount in gallons
x
Did flow reach waterway? If yes, note
estimated amount in gallons
x
Trace the flow, stormwater system, and/or
Oil/Fluid drip staining on asphalt pavement underneath parked Ford
waterway upstream to determine source of
x
Explorer.
flow
At time of investigation no dripping observed, but stains were visible on
asphalt pavement. Noted spots on other side of street in areas, but
Determine source of flow
x
unknown what/who caused those spots. The parked Ford Explorer with a
leak/drip reported to belong to 1000 Belmont Village Dr. Ford Explorer is
used daily, and is not an abandoned or permanently parked vehicle.
The amount leaked from the vehicle is minimal but has accumulated in
the spot where vehicle repeatedly parks. Note that fresh dripping/leaking
Determine if flow and source are an illicit
would not reach the nearest downstream storm drain on its own.
discharge
x
However per IDDE Ordinance a municipal street is considered a
stormwater conveyance. By parking repeatedly in the same spot the
leak/pollutant accumulates and increases potential of residual runoff.
Source Removal
Yes
No
Comments
Determine what is needed to remove the
x
Repair vehicle leak and/or move vehicle to driveway or garage.
source and eliminate the discharge
Determine what is needed to remediate the
x
Apply oil -dry absorbent to affected area and dispose of properly
effects of the illicit discharge
Determine timeframe for the elimination of
x
Parking ingarage/driveway to begin after In -Person Visit.
discharge and removal of the source
Close Date: 11-23-20 Closed By: Chad Waldrup

City of Belmont
Illicit Discharge Connection Investigation Form
10-2-20 Chad Waldrup and Lindsay Yager (Code Enforcement) met Andy
Baker (homeowner) onsite and confirmed that his family has a vehicle
that parks on Belmont Village Dr, told him we received a report of a
leaking vehicle at his address and explained why it is an illicit discharge
and that he will need to begin parking the leaking vehicle in garage or
driveway until leak can be fixed. Told him he can place a drain pan/tray or
absorbent pads under the leaking vehicle to keep leaking fluids from
Determine Enforcement Action
x
staining garage/driveway and prevent pollution to waterways. Told him
we would send a follow up letter/NOV with discussed information, citing
the ordinance, and solutions to prevent pollution for leaking vehicles.
Draft Notice of Violation as a warning letter noting that fines may be
assesed for future violations. *Noted that Acura (per Lindsay Y. this is
1004 Belmont Village vehicle) was parked on street in area that was
reported*
Are fines applicable?
x
In -person visit and NOV Warning Letter only at this time.
Draft Notice of Violation
x
Cc Jerry Hatton, David Isenhour, Chuck Flowers, Bill Carroll, Lindsay Yager
Mail Notice of Violation to responsible party—
NOV sent certified mail 10-5-20 included Stormwater "8 Things..."
note date sent
x
Brochure and IDDE Fact Sheet
Follow -Up Investigation
Yes
No
Comments
Date of Follow -Up Investigation
x
10/6/2020
Inspector(s)
Chad Waldrup, Zach Gehrer
CW/ZG Noted a Morris Jenkins Work Van parked on street in area of initial
Site Visit and Inspection of source removal and
report. Leaking Ford Explorer not in street or on property. CW/ZG
remediation; Photo Document as needed
x
applied oil dri absorbent to spots on asphalt, worked it in to asphalt,
swept up and double bagged for disposal.
Is Illicit discharge eliminated, source removed,
and remediation complete and satisfactory?
Photo Document as needed
If the source is not removed and remediation
is incomplete; determine cause and determine
Enforcement Action
Follow -Up Investigation
Yes
No
Comments
Date of Follow -Up Investigation
x
10/6/2020
Inspector(s)
Chad Waldrup, Zach Gehrer
Leaking Ford Explorer not in street or on property. CW/ZG applied oil dri
Site Visit and Inspection of source removal and
x
absorbent to spots on asphalt, worked it in to asphalt, swept up and
remediation; Photo Document as needed
double bagged for disposal.
Is Illicit discharge eliminated, source removed,
and remediation complete and satisfactory?
Photo Document as needed
If the source is not removed and remediation
is incomplete; determine cause and determine
Enforcement Action
Follow -Up Investigation
Yes
No
Comments
Date of Follow -Up Investigation
x
10/9/2020
Inspector(s)
x
Chad Waldrup, Zach Gehrer
Site Visit and Inspection of source removal and
Leaking Ford Explorer not in street or on property. Noted Black Mazda car
remediation; Photo Document as needed
x
parked on street in front of 1000 Belmont Village
Is Illicit discharge eliminated, source removed,
and remediation complete and satisfactory?
Photo Document as needed
If the source is not removed and remediation
is incomplete; determine cause and determine
Enforcement Action
Close Date: 11-23-20 Closed By: Chad Waldrup

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Date: October 2, 2020
To: Adam Baker
1000 Belmont Village Dr
Belmont, NC 28012
From: Chad Waldrup—Stormwater Coordinator
Mr. Baker,
115 N. MAIN STREET
POST OFFICE SOX 431
BELM©NT, N.C. 28012
PHONE [phone]
Ref: Notice of Violation - Illicit
Discharge to Stormwater System
It has been reported to City Staff that a vehicle you, or your household, own is parked on Belmont Village
Dr and is leaking automotive fluid onto the street. Upon investigation on 9-28-20 City Staff observed
spotting and accumulation of automotive fluids under the vehicle. Please be advised that oil, anti -freeze,
and automotive fluids are defined as pollutants by the City of Belmont's Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination Ordinance, and because the city street is a stormwater conveyance, this leak constitutes an
illicit discharge. Though the amount of automotive fluid found on the street under the vehicle is moderate,
over time the accumulation from repeated parking increases the potential for residual runoff.
Per the City of Belmont's Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance, an illicit discharge is any
direct or indirect non-stormwater discharge(s) to the storm drain system and per Section 7 "No person shall
cause or allow the discharge, emission, disposal, pouring, or pumping directly or indirectly to any
stormwater conveyance, the waters of the State, or upon the land in manner and amount that the substance
is likely to reach a stormwater conveyance or the waters of the State, any liquid, solid, gas, or substance,
other than stormwater." Please note that fines may be assessed for future violations.
Please begin parking the vehicle in your garage or driveway until you have repaired the leak_ If you are
concerned about the leak staining your garage floor or driveway you cann place a drain pan/tray and/or
absorbent pads under the vehicle to catch and contain the leaking fluids. Both of these products are
available at Lowe's Home Improvement stares, and they are an inexpensive means of preventing pollution
and keeping your garage and driveway clean.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter. If you have any questions please feel free to
email or call me at [e-mail] or Office [phone].
Sincerely,
Chad Waldrup —City of Belmont Stormwater Coordinator
CC: Jerry Hatton — City Engineer
Chuck Flowers --- Utilities Director
David Isenhour — Director of Public Works
Bill Carroll — Assistant Director of Public Works
Lindsay Yager — Code Enforcement Officer