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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551605_NOV-2021-PC-0261_20210503ROY COOPER Governor DIONNE DELLI-GATT[ Sect 2'taw S. DANIEL SMITH DireclVr NORTH CAROLINA Envtronmental Quality May 3, 2021 CERTIFIED MAIL: 7017 2680 0000 2219 5176 RETURNED RECEIPT REOUESTED Angel Nevarez 1116 Hamlin Road Durham, NC 27704 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0261 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551605 Facility Name: 1116 Hamlin RoadWWTP Durham County Dear Mr. Nevarez: On April 28, 2021, Mitch Hayes from the Raleigh Regional Office visited the single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system you own at 1116 Hamlin Road, Durham, NC, to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. A packet of information regarding Single Family Treatment Systems and the requirements of the General Permit is attached to this letter. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of the following components: influent drain line; septic tank with effluent filter; sandfilter; tablet chlorinator; chlorine -contact chamber; discharge line with outfall rip -rap. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551605 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Ellerbe Creek (classified WS-IV; NSW; CA) 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. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. Pgs4rsn[u1 FiFl:iGlle1l11Sf1 flwEh\ North Ca:•olina Depar, meat of Env!rornienral Quaiity I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional office : 3800 barren- Drive I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609 419 7Q: a')nn Angel iVevarez INL J)) I OU) Page 2 of 3 2. 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 swimmin' pools, Part 1, Section D (1) of General NPDES 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 to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. 3. 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, Fecal Coliform, Total Residual Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorus. Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please let this office know if you have monitored your effluent discharge within the last 12 months, and provide this office with a copy of the lab results if you have. If you have not monitored your effluent, then please collect a representative sample of the effluent if it is discharging, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than June 11, 2021. If, during this time, you are unable to collect a representative sample of the effluent discharge due to insufficient flow from the discharge pipe, then update this office with that information and continue to monitor the discharge and if conditions for sampling become favorable, then arrange to collect a sample. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000. 4. 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. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. 5. Black odorous water was being discharged at the outfall line at the time of inspection. Please have your system evaluated by a company who specializes in evaluating these type of systems. This type of discharge into the environment must cease. Have your septic tank pumped to stop the discharge and continue to pump until the sandfilter system is repaired. Please save all receipts of work being done and mail a copy to this office. /tngel 1'wvareL INL. J)J 1 OV.7 May 3, 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 failure to maintain chlorine tablets in the chlorinator and failure to analyze the effluent annually according to the 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 30-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 2, 3, 4, and 5 above. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), please contact Mitch Hayes at 919-791-4261. Sincerely, ,/J2 Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor 0 Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report cc: RRO. SWP Files Laserfiche United States Environmental Protection Agency E PA Washington, 0 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 yr/mo/day Inspection 1 Li] 2 I I 3 I NCG551605 111 121 21/04/28 117 Type 181,• l I 1 I I I, Inspector Fac Type 191 s I 2011 2111I 1 1 1 1 1 1 111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I I 1 1 I 1 1 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA----------------Reserved---- ---------- 671 1 701LJ , I 71 L1 72 1, 1 73I I I74 71 1 1 1 1 1 1 18° LJ I t Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 1116 Hamlin Road 1116 Hamlin Rd Durham NC 27704 Entry Time/Date 01:25PM 21/04/28 Permit Effective Date 13/11/08 Exit Time/Dale 01:40PM 21/04/28 Permit Expiration Date 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /11 Angel Nevarez//919-627-5446 / Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Angel Nevarez,1116 Hamlin Rd Durham NC 27704//919-627-54461 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Facility Site Review a Permit El Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Effluent/Receiving Wate 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 Mitchell S Hayes DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/ tiC�7 e 3, z-Gg C Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 '/5/2015 permittee:• I1 ( Nie.VCA. re Z Permit: N,G (=-S S ) L kddress: f 1 f H-Gt1'v` ); h kr)-1) ) w rnf,►vt. 2-77g1ail- phone:( ) - CeII Phone:( ) County: 014 !',L-c The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. Doesn't Did Not No Apply investigate ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ V ❑ ❑ 1C7❑ nspection Date: t 1-i . i Z Start Time: : Z End Time: e SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SY TEM CHECKLIST 4-n9e-? Yes I. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? ?. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) f. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? 3. If yes to #4 who is the contractor? 'SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and fi ters should be checked annua!Ij and pumped cleaned as needed. I\11/ ❑ ❑ El ❑ ❑ LJ ❑ 3. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the sept.c tank is located? 3. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ). If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, descrbe 10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one) 11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES [ By who? NO n If no proceed to the next section. accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every s.<months and ary vegetative gro+,th shall be removed manu 12. Is system something other than a sand filter? 3. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Ad•�antex, etc ) 4. Does the permittee know where the filter is? 5. If above ground does the filter require maintenance? it ma ntenace is requ.reo expia n n me comment section. ❑ I' ❑ ❑ IV ❑ ❑ ❑ )ISINFECTION / UV YES n NO If no proceed to the next section. he ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekty.•The larcrps a,'d sleeves shcurd to clew ed cr re la:ed as needed t ensure proper disinfection. 6. Is UV working? Ifvll/ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 7. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? 8. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) )ISINFECTION / TABLETS YES EA1 NO ❑ he tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure cc1%tsnucus and proper cpera!icn 9. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) 0. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? 1. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 2. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO U ie dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper : perat:on. 3. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? 4. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? 5. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorinat;on chamber? If no proceed to the next section, CIM ❑ ❑ p ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ S7r ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ \l/ ❑ If no proceed to the next section. t" ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Fr ❑ ❑ ❑ MP TANK YES IT NO 1-7r. If no proceed to the next section. pump and alarm sytems shall be Inspected monthly. (non-d scharge . Is the pump working? Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? ). Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? ). Last functional test? - ISCHARGE ONLY YES Li NO I ] If no proceed to the next section. visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice ea.h year • �r'e at rt-e id- a 3f 33 .p ng t. ers._re r +ble so❑I.ds or evidence of a malfunction. 1. Does the permittee know where the outfall is? ', ✓ 0 02 Were you able to locate the outfall? Ls . ❑ 3. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? if not, exp;i n ;A.hy. Iv( ❑ ❑ ❑ s4. 1s outlet discharging? 35. is right of way maintained around the discharge po.nt7 ❑,/ ❑ ❑ 36. Any Lab Results available? / f1❑� El Li37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? DRIP or SPRAY YES NO If no proceed to the next section. The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is f-ee cf =_aks and eq'=ipmer.t is ccera:ing as designed 38. 1s the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.❑rV ❑ 39. Are the buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ �f ❑ 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ LLIId� Cl41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? �/ El42. Is there a two wire fence? - - El ❑ I Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply _ Inv�tgat GENERAL 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? 44 Has resident had any sewage problems? If ;_S s ir.a e, "' trF 45. Does the system match the permit description? i r. s cl3 .r' irt _•°.t.�� 46 Is the system compliant? 47. is the system failing? if yes, take pictures if possible 48. If system is failing any sign of children or animals contact.ng sewage? _ �_ NOD Sent #: NOV Sent # }� .. YES NO ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comments: A tb e_ Photos Taken? r; r--4 atee----,-,1 LJ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 El 150 o ❑ •r. ! •Ib c 1�! UUUO 2219 5176 O -D ru N r- I r` U.S. Postal Service" CERTIFIED MAI12'REC8IPT Domestic Mail Only • For delivery information, visit our website at www.usps,corre. 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