NCG550920_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220708

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Elizabeth Dear
3511 Brecknock Street
Durham, NC 27705
NORTH CAROLINA
Envtro►unental Qualtty
July 8", 2022
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550920
Facility Name: 3511 Brecknock Street
Durham County
Dear Elizabeth Dear:
On April 20, 2022 Josh Brigham from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General
NPDES Permit. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. During the
inspection you indicated that your system is connected to public sewer. Further correspondence
with Julie Bermudez with the city of Durham has confirmed this. Since you have eliminated
discharge from your single-family residence wastewater treatment system, you no longer require
the subject permit. As a result, you should submit a written request to rescind your certificate of
coverage. The written request should be sent to this office at the letterhead address to the
attention of Jane Bernard or via email to Jane.Bernardgncdenr.gov. The recission request should
include the COC number, and the facility address.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet
chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, and discharge pipe. Please include in your permit
recession request the status of the treatment system components. The discharge pipe should be
removed or permanently capped to ensure the possibility to discharge to surface water has been
eliminated.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550920 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as an unnamed tributary to Mud Creek (classified WS-V; NSW) in the Neuse River Basin. The
authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements
established within the General Permit. Since the home is connected to city sewer, this office
recommends you request a permit recission.
If you do not request a permit recission, you will be required to meet the requirements and
conditions within the subject permit.
DKQNorth Carolina Departrnent of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
mu.Ia` 919.791.4200

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 above.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Josh Brigham at 919-791-4251.
Sincerely,
';'V4'7n � � � Ild-
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
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
���,� 919.707.9000

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 E 2 15 I 3 I NCG550920 I11 121 22/04/20 I17 18 n 19 I S t 201 I
211111 I I I I I I II 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II 1 I I I 1 r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ------------- —------- Reserved ------------------
72 L73I I74 71 I I I I (
67 70LJ 71 tyI
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:45AM 22/04/20
16/12/30
3511 Brecknock Street
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3511 Brecknock St
Durham NC 27707
10:05AM 22/04/20
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Elizabeth A Dear,3511 Brecknock St Durham NC 27707//919-693-7701/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran
Effluent/Receiving Wate 0 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 DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/
7/9'j2 DZ2
Signat re of Management A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NCG550920 I11 1 22/04/20 17 18 1c,
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Permittee stated that the system is connected to public sewer.
Some discharge.
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Permit: NCG550920
Inspection Date: 04/20/2022
Owner - Facility: 3511 Brecknock Street
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
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 pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes
No
NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes
No
NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: Inspector could not locate the chlorinator.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCG550920 Owner -Facility: 3511 Brecknock Street
Inspection Date: 04/20/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pim Yes No NA NE
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The owner has connected to city sewer. The owner should Permanently car) or remove
the discharge pipe to ensure no future discharge.
Permit
Yes No
NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for 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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Comment: The owner has connected to city sewer. The owner should Permanently cap
or remove
the discharge pipe to ensure no future discharge.
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Inspection Date: `—/ 2 v z z Start Time�4 1 End Time: l C)
SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHEMIST
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Permit:
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Phone:( M) &4) 3 S S� Cell Phone:(_ -
County:
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The Permittee Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't
Did Not
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No
Apply
Investigate
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
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2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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S. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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8. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES U NO
If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Adventex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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It maintenance is requlreo explain in the comment section.
DISINFECTION I UV YES Li NO Lj
If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed ensure proper disinfection.El
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION I TABLETS YES 0 NO 0
If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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Did Not
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Investigate
PUMP TANK YES Lj NO
If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be Inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
27. Is the pump working?
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28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
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30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES NO Lj
If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or
evidence of a malfunction.
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?
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34. Is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37. is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
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DRIP or SPRAY YES Ll NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as
designed.
38. is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler
heads.
39. Are the buffers adequate?
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40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
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42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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GENERAL
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section.
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45. Does the system match the permit description? if no explain In the comment section.
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
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If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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Comments: Photos Taken?
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