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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550185_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230519ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Kenneth M. Webster 6685 NC Hwy 22-42 Ramseur, NC 27316 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality May 19, 2023 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Residence Domestic Wastewater Treatment System NPDES WW General Permit No. NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage No. NCG550185 Randolph County Dear Mr. Webster: On May 2, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family residence domestic wastewater treatment system located at 6685 NC Hwy 22-42, Ramseur, NC 27316, in reference to the subject permit and certificate of coverage. Property owner Kenneth M. Webster was present during the inspection. A review of the subject permit, treatment system components, as well as system operation and maintenance was completed. This review and inspection reflected non-compliance with the subject permit. One item of concern was observed during the inspection and is listed below. Item of Concern 1. Part I, Section C. (1.) of the subject permit requires that the following parameters are to be analyzed once annually by a North Carolina certified laboratory: flow, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and fecal coliform. Laboratory results must be recorded and retained for at least three years. Mr. Webster stated that no effluent monitoring or analyses have been conducted. Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any permittee who fails to comply with any requirement of their permit. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 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. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NoanicaaouNn oep.m.m or em..nmen� Qualm 336.776.9800 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Jesse Barnes by phone at 336-816-7351, or by email at jesse.barnes@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, �-�'B49E225C94EA.. uSiTgned by: E l 5m1tr . Lon T.Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: 1. Water Compliance Inspection Report, NCG550185 REQ� North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27105 NORTH CAROLINA 336.776.9800 naparMeM of EmironmanW 9uallly 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 IN 2 u 3 I NCG550185 111 121 23/05/02 I17 18 I C I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I ni I 73 � I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 70 I I 71 I LL -1 I I LJ 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 Dermit Number) 10:30AM 23/05/02 20/11/30 6685 NC Highway 22-42 6685 NC Hwy 22-42 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Coleridge NC 27316 11:00AM 23/05/02 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Kenneth M Webster,6685 NC Hwy 22-42 Ramseur NC 27316//336-879-5508/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Records/Reports 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 gned by: DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/ 5/19/2023 Jesse BarnesE 41797473D3194ED... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: 5/19/2023 FL am - T. '-- 145ME225CMEA... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCG550185 I11 12I 23/05/02 117 18 i c i (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On May 2, 2023, Division of Water Resources staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family residence wastewater treatment system located at 6685 NC Hwy 22-42 in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000, certificate of coverage NCG550185. Property owner Kenneth M. Webster was present during the inspection. A review of the subject permit, treatment system components, as well as system operation and maintenance was completed. This review and inspection reflected non-compliance with the subject permit. The following item of concern was noted: 1. Part I, Section C. (1.) of the subject permit requires the following parameters to be analyzed once annually by a North Carolina certified laboratory: flow, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and fecal coliform. Laboratory results must be recorded and retained for at least three years. Mr. Webster stated that no effluent monitoring or analyses have been conducted. Other observations: Mr. Webster stated that the septic tank is pumped out approximately every three years and was last pumped out in 2019. Mr. Barnes was able to locate two chlorinator tubes in the wooded area behind the home. The chlorinator tubes contained tablets and appeared to be operating properly during the inspection. Mr. Webster stated that he uses calcium hypochlorite tablets for disinfection, which are appropriate for domestic wastewater treatment. Outfall 001 and the receiving stream (unnamed tributary to Brush Creek, Class C waters) were not observed during the inspection due to access and safety concerns. Page# Permit: NCG550185 Inspection Date: 05/02/2023 Owner -Facility: 6685 NC Highway 22-42 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit (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: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 3