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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550437_Compliance Evaluation Investigation Report_20221107ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Mr. Timothy Bowman 174 Nevermore Drive Stoneville, North Carolina 27048 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 7, 2022 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection NPDES General Wastewater Discharge Permit - NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage: NCG550437 Single Family Residence 174 Nevermore Drive, Stoneville Rockingham County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Bowman: On October 27, 2022 Jim Gonsiewski of this office conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on the subject wastewater treatment facility at the abovementioned address. You were present for the inspection. Findings from the inspection are summarized in the enclosed report. The inspector discussed several permit requirements with you during and after the inspection and two areas of noncompliance with the permit are described below. Observations made during the inspection indicated that the system appeared to be operating properly. Mr. Gonsiewski provided you with a list of the proper chlorine tablet type and commercial sources of the tablets. Please ensure that the septic tank is pumped out every three to five years. The following areas of noncompliance were noted: You are required to have the discharged water sampled and analyzed by a certified laboratory annually. Attached please find a list with the names and phone numbers of two laboratories. Records of monitoring should be maintained for at least 3 years. At any time, the Division may request to review documentation required to be kept by the Permit to determine compliance with its conditions. Additionally, you are using an incorrect type of chlorine tablet. The tablets used should contain calcium hypochlorite. As mentioned above, you were provided a sheet listing the proper chlorine type and commercial sources of the chlorine during the inspection. Please purchase these tablets and begin using them immediately. Your immediate attention in addressing the above noncompliance issues is appreciated. 1:tE ue0ammem of Enwo.mmel a�.nry North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 For your information, attached please -find -copies of the General Permit, the Technical Bulletin, and the EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Jim Gonsiewski by phone at 336-776-9704 or by email at jim.gonsiewskiAncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DoeuSllgned by: y cr 145849E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ - WSRO Attachments: 1. NCG550000 General Wastewater Permit 2. NCG550000 Technical Bulletin 3. EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report 4. List of Laboratories �lD_E if-1,1 CAI -VA DepeMNM et rllvYq,mmUl Oua:\ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Raleigh, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 United States Environmental Protection Agency VVashington, D.C. 20460 EPA 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 1 LI 2 LI 21l ll I l l NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection 3 I NCG550437 111 121 22/10/27 117 Type 18I I l l I I I Inspector Fac Type 19 1 S I 201 I I 1 l Il 1 l 1 l l l l l l 1 l l l l l l l l ll 1 l 1 1[ r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 671 1 7013 1 I 7111 72 I N 1 73 74 71 1 1 I 1 1 1 180 I I I 1 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 174 Nevermore Drive 174 Nevermore Dr Stoneville NC 27048 Entry Time/Date 10:10AM 22/10/27 Permit Effective Date 21/08/31 Exit Time/Date 11:40PM 22/10/27 Permit Expiration Date 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /1/ Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Timothy J Bowman,174 Nevermore Dr Stoneville NC 270481/336-623-8194/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit • Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Facility Site Review 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) Jim J Gonsiewski of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date f Docusigned by: DWR/Division of Water Quality/336-776-9704/ p �o t-�� 11/7/2022 hE197B66F179D45F... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date IDocuSigned by: o, 'T. ` mkr 11/7/2022 EA EPA Forma 89F3-Nev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 3I NPDES NCG550437 111 121 yr/mo/day 22/10/27 I17 Inspection Type 18n (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On October 27, 2022 Jim Gonsiewski of the WSRO office conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection on the subject wastewater treatment facility at the abovementioned address. Mr. Tim Bowman was present for the inspection. The inspector discussed several permit requirements with the permittee during and after the inspection and two areas of noncompliance with the permit are described below. Observations made during the inspection indicated that the system appeared to be operating properly. Mr. Gonsiewski provided the permittee with a list of the proper chlorine tablet type and commercial sources of the tablets and stated that the septic tank should be pumped out every three to five years. The following areas of noncompliance were noted: It is required that the discharged water be sampled and analyzed by a certified laboratory annually. A list with the names and phone numbers of two laboratories was sent with the report. Records of monitoring should be maintained for at least 3 years. At any time, the Division may request to review documentation required to be kept by the Permit to determine compliance with its conditions. Additionally, Mr. Bowman was using an incorrect type of chlorine tablet. The tablets used should contain calcium hypochlorite. He was provided a sheet listing the proper chlorine type and commercial sources of the chlorine during the inspection. It was recommeded that he purchase these tablets and begin using them immediately. Page# 2 Permit: NCG550437 Inspection Date: 10/27/2022 Owner - Facility: 174 Nevermore Drive 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable'? Comment: 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? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The system appears to be in good condition. The components of the SFR are below ground except for the chlorinator and outlet pipe. All permit fees have been paid. Page# 3 Following is the list of labs with their phone numbers and contact names. 1. Pace Analytical — Kernersville (704-977-0981) Ask for Stephanie Knotts 2. Statesville Analytical - Statesville (704-872-4697) Ask for Tracey Moore (Extension 1)