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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551223_NOV-2021-PC-0484_20210928ROY COOPER C;OVet 1114 ELIZAI3ETH S. RISER • Se; re•tat S. DANIEL SMITH Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 28, 2021 CERTIFIED MAIL 7017 2680 0000 2236 8136 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Donna L. Fowler Eagle Express Inc. 1008 Edenburgh's Keep Knightdale, NC 27545 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2021-PC-0484 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551223 Facility Name: 6132 Knightdale Boulevard Wake County Dear Donna L. Fowler: On June 22, 2021, Jane Bernard from the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) inspected the above subject wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. Your assistance as well as your staff and contractor's assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, filter dosing tank, six peat bio-filters, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, pump tank, water meter and a rip -rap apron for post aeration. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551223 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Milburnie Lake (classified C-NSW) in the Neuse River Basin. The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the General Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at your facility: Violations noted 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. At the time of this inspection effluent was ponding before the rip -rap in a large area. 2. System Components: All system components, including but not necessarily limited to, septic tanks, surface sand filters, other filter components, pump/recirculation tanks, controls and alarms, disinfection units, dechlorination apparatus, and the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good operating order. a. At the time of this inspection the six peat bio-filters were ponded and heavily saturated with sludge. North Car olrnA Department of Environmental Quality ` Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office € 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27o09 919 791;1200 b. In addition to the failing bio-filters the water meter is not functioning as designed. Flows for this facility can only be determined by the water bills. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit the water bills for the subject facility for calendar year 2018 (prior to COVID-19). 3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: 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 observed the chlorinator filled to the top with old tablets that have absorbed moisture and fused together. As a result, the tablets would not move down in the tubes as necessary for proper disinfection. 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, Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000. a. The annual monitoring requirement for calendar year 2020 was not completed. b. The annual chlorine residual for calendar year 2021 was not completed. 5. Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample Parameter Date Limit Analytical Unit of Type of Violation Location Value Result Measure Effluent Fecal Coliform 12/19/2019 200 2420 #.• l00 mL Monthly Average Fecal Coliform Effluent Fecal Coliform 12/19/2019 400 2420 # 100 mL Daily Maximum Fecal Coliform Effluent Fecal Coliform 6/21/2021 200 2420 # 100 mL Monthly Average Fecal Coliform Effluent Fecal Coliform 6/21/2021 400 2420 # 100 mL Daily Maximum Fecal Coliform Both samples (12 19 2019 and 6.21 '2021) listed above included analyte qualifiers which state the following: "Reported value should be considered a minimum estimate since it is the maximum reportable number for this method based on the sample volume used. The true value is likely greater than the value reported." 6. 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. The discharge pipe was visible and accessible the day of the inspection, but the effluent was ponding before the rip -rap. Pee -gravel had been added to the area but neither Eagle's Express staff nor the contractor have any knowledge as to how it got there or why. Even with the addition of the gravel there is a large area that is saturated and draining to the edge of the parking lot. This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation because the Bio-filters are ponding and saturated with sludge, and the effluent is not discharging as designed. 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. ODE r-t.. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resource Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive i Raleigh, North Carolina 27o09 919.791.4200 titmxt a! C,iiunmcewi iluNt\ 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 1 through 6 above. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Jane Bernard at 919-791-4233. Sincerely, r—DocuSigned by: ValA,t,SSA. (UUMd `—B2916E6AB32144F 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 Cc: RRO/SWP Files Laserfiche iM�lNlKmi U! [�Y.ir�:nl��Jf :rUpilty �` North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office € 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919 701dL00 _aM . • •.' Itill4.A1 FLO 1-3 q19.7') I =I ZOO 16.10-144."111111.11.111umil IFW7' • r,'• 1 ...1 4, '.. -4X "N •-•,-... - , •-t, . or -- ' •3 . vii.....-alli,:,•% .a. t c ,..r., 4.hr.,. • - .7.1%..,....: -.. A. 4*-- 4 ••• $1, pr. , ••4„.."<4.L. , r V A.Z ' - 4141-44.:•:#: i(,....,,o....". ..,..14. :', = - 4 .1,•\''Z'',"--"..!::- - :. ,Aki:*.".. Y,.i. ' ''.• ,,,-,... . -g. a e • .741.?...or VZ-tagous.. citj . 'orariffirb United States 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 (Le., PCS) Transaction 1 [ Code ( 2 Li NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac 3 I NCG551223 111 121 21/06/22 117 181 rs I 191 s I 201 Type 1 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII III IIII I I IIIII IIIIIIIII II r6 Inspection 67I Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring I 701 Evaluation Rating 71 1 B1 U 72 QA I N -----------Reserved---- I 731 I I I 174 7511 I 1 I I ----- 111180 ----- I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 6132 Knightdale Boulevard 6132 Knightdale Blvd Knightdale NC 27545 Entry Time/Date 09:OOAM 21/06/22 Permit Effective Date 13/08/01 Exit Time/Date 10:OOAM 21/06/22 - Permit Expiration Date 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/tles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Donna L Fowler,1008 Edenburgh's Keep Knightdale NC 27545//919-266-9934/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Other 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 Jane Bernard DWR/Non Discharge Compliance Unit/919-791-4200/ QOJ'('— rL.& q7,1-74y Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date r—DocuSignedby: .. ,,�' '••'' VA.lit.t,SSa f. ( 9/28/2021 '-- 916E 1 4F EPA I orm �3 fi13-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 31 NPDES NCG551223 yr/mo/day 111 11 21/06/22 117 Inspection Type 18 l,.l (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Violations noted 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. At the time of this inspection effluent was ponding before the rip -rap in a large area. 2. System Components: All system components, including but not necessarily limited to, septic tanks, surface sand filters, other filter components, pump/recirculation tanks, controls and alarms, disinfection units, dechlorination apparatus, and the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good operating order. a. At the time of this inspection the six peat bio-filters were ponded and heavily saturated with sludge. b. In addition to the failing bio-filters the water meter has been failing for years. Flows for this facility can only be determined by the water bills. Please submit the water bills for the calendar 2018 (prior to covid) within 30 days of this NOV. 3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: 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 observed the chlorinator filled to the top with old tablets that have absorbed moisture and fused together. As a result, the tablets would not move down in the tubes as necessary for proper disinfection. 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, Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000. a. The annual monitoring requirement for calendar year 2020 was not completed. b. The annual chlorine residual for calendar year 2021 was not completed. 5. Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample Location Parameter Date Limit Value Analytical Result Unit of Measure Type of Violation Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Fecal Coliform 12/19/19 Fecal Coliform 12/19/19 Fecal Coliform 6/21/21 Fecal Coliform 6/21/21 200/100 2420 400/100 2420 200/100 2420 400/100 2420 mL Monthly Average Fecal Coliform mL Daily Maximum Fecal Coliform mL Monthly Average Fecal Coliform mL Daily Maximum Fecal Coliform Both samples (12/19/19 and 6/21/21) listed above included analyte qualifiers which state the following; "Reported value should be considered a minimum estimate since it is the maximum reportable number for this method based on the sample volume used. The true value is likely greater than the value reported." 6. 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. The discharge pipe was visible and accessible the day of the inspection but effluent was ponding before the rip -rap. Pee gravel had been added to the area but Eagle's Express staff nor the contractor have any knowledge as to how it got there or why. Even with the addition of the gravel there is a large area that is saturated and draining to the edge of the parking lot. Page# 2 Permit: NCG551223 Inspection Date: 06/22/2021 Owner - Facility: 6132 Knightdale Boulevard Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Other Comment: Yes No NA NE Page# 3