NCG550891_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220920

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERSJR.
Director
Lucy A. Howard
3003 Harriman Ave.
Durham NC 27705-5425
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 7, 2022
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of coverage NCG550891
Facility: 912 Jones circle
Durham County
Dear Mrs. Howard,
On September 20, 2022, Curtis Tyree from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-
family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject
General NPDES Permit. Mr. Howard's assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank; a below ground primary sand
filter; a chlorinator; a chlorine contact chamber; a discharge pipe; and a rip -rap apron for post
aeration.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550891 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to an unnamed tributary to
Little Lick Creek at the bottom of Jones Circle.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out every 3 to 5 years. Mr. Howard
presented paperwork showing that a septic tank company pumps the septic tank out every
year.
2. Treatment system operation. The treatment system shall be maintained at all times to
prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. At the time of the inspection, the
system appeared to be well maintained and Mr. Howard knew where all the components to
the system were located.
3. Disinfection. The tablet chlorinator shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an
adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Wastewater grade tablets
(calcium hypochlorite) shall be added as needed to provide proper chlorination
(swimming pool chlorine tablets shall not be used). At the time of the inspection, the
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office I 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919 791 4200

chlorinator had a sufficient amount of tablets and Mr. Howard checks the system every
week.
4. Outfall location. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed 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. At the time of the inspection, the
outfall location was clear and appeared to be well maintained and free of any obstructions.
5. Effluent sampling. Effluent sampling must be conducted once per year and analyzed by a
North Carolina state certified laboratory. At the time of inspection, Mr. Howard presented
paperwork showing the lab results where he has the effluent tested every year. The system is
within its permit limits.
6. Fees and renewals. COC's with unpaid administering and compliance monitoring fees
will not be automatically renewed. The fees must be paid annually and within 30 days of
notification. All fees have been paid.
Sincerely,
-.ems-
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161 l
919.707.9000

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Inspection Date: GAi
Start Time: : 5 b End Time: O / : a 5
SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
1/5/2015
Permittee: u yl f�U u.)ARb Permit: r4 C & 5'5& �9 /
Address: T/2. a 0 ors /,f�- e Ii h.q. NAM ALL 2-1745E-mail-
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The Permlttes Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't Did Not
Yes Am. ly Investigate
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? Er ■ ❑ 0
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ U 0 0
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? 0 0 k7 0 ,
5. If : s to #4 who is the contractor? _
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned aFted.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ■ 0
7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank Is located? Er ❑ 0 ❑
8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? El ❑ 0 ❑
9. If yes to #8 date, if known 3 2- L l'' If proof, describe J r ' y /4-6
'10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. IfY s to filter when was the filler cleaned? By who?
SAND FILTER TREATMENT PODS YES I NO • If no proceed to the next section.
sa1biei sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall beremoved menus .
Is system something other than a sand filter? El ■
;12.
'13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the MI 1.1
know where the filter is? 0
permittee
15. If above ground does the filter require maintenance? 0 0 la ❑
II malntenace is required a .. sin In the comment section.
DISINFECTION / UV YES [1 NO it 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 tonsure proper disinfeO . 0
16. Is UV working?
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ 0 0 ❑
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV? Non -Di har e 1
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES NO 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) � El❑ 0
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ICJ ❑ ❑ El
121. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? Er ❑ 0
i22. Are tablets contacting water? If ■ ossible poke them to determine. ❑ ❑ ❑
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO Z 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 dechior is? ❑ ❑ 0
24. Does the have the dechior tablets? 0 IN 0
permittee correct .
25. Were dechior tablets observed in the dechiorination � � 0
chamber?
26. Are tablets contacting water? If op ssibie them to determine. 0 a 0 ❑
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Doesn't Did Not I
' Yes No Apply Investigate
PUMP TANK YES ❑ NO I If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
27. Is the pump working? 0 ❑ 0 ❑
28. Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? 0 0 ❑ ❑
29. Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 0 ❑ ❑ 0
30. Last functional test?
DISCHARGE ONLY YES M NO ■ If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year tone at the time of sampling to ensure no vi bte solids or evidence of a malfunction.
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall? 0 0
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why. Er ❑ ID 0
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34. is outlet discharging? 0 0
35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? ff}. ❑ ❑ ❑
36. Any Lab Results available? Er ❑ 0 0
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? El/❑ 0 0
DRIP or SPRAY YES 0 NO Er 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? 0 0 ❑
40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? 0� 0
41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? 0 0 0 0
42. Is there a two wire fence? 0 0 0 0
GENERAL
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? Q ❑' 0
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain In the comment section. ID El
45. Does the system match the permit description? if no explain in the comment section. 12r ❑ ❑ 0
46. Is the system compliant? 0 ❑ 0
failing? ❑ a ❑
47. Is the system If yes, take pictures If possible.
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? ❑ El Er.. 0
NOD Sent #: - NOV Sent #: -
Comments: Photos Taken? YES ❑ NO Q
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United Stales Environmental Protection Agency
E PA Washington, D.C. 20480
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
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Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection
1 El 2 Li 3 I NCG550891 111 12 22/09/20 17
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Type
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Inspector Fac Type
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
fill I 70I LJ I 711li1 72 I N I
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Reserved
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
912 Jones Circle
912 Jones Cir
Durham NC 27705
Entry Time/Date
08:50AM 22/09/20
Permit Effective Date
21/08/23
Exit Time/Date
09:O0AM 22/09/20
Permit Expiration Date
25/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(stles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lucy A Howard,3003 Harriman Ave Durham NC 277055425/ 919-489-2854/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
IIII Permit • Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Sludge Handling Dispo5
II 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 Date
Curtis - yree if DWR/RRQ WQ1919-791-4239/
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Signa re of Managal.rteint Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
31 NCG550891 111 121
yrlmo/day
22/09/20
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Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG550891 Owner - Facility: 912 Jones Circle
Inspection Date: 09/20/2022 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:
Yes No NA NE
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Permit Yes No NA NE
(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? ❑ ❑ MO
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 0 • 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑•❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ 0 • 0
Comment. Septic tank is Dumbed out annualv.
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG550891 Owner - Facility: 912 Jones Circle
Inspection Date: 09/20/2022 Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(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:
Laboratory
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0
degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +l- 1.0 degrees?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Yes No NA NE
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