NOVI - NCG551477 - NOV - 2023 - PC - 0239

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E_ ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 22, 2023
CERTIFIED MAIL #: 7020 3160 0000 4115 4231
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
Steven Quillen
474 Continental Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-PC-0239
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551477
Facility: 474 Continental Drive
Durham County
Dear Mr. Quillen:
On June 9, 2023, Jim Westcott from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General
NPDES Permit. No one was at home at the time of the inspection.
Our records indicate the treatment system is currently permitted to Joanne G. Vann and consists
of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, distribution box, tablet chlorinator, tablet dechlorinator,
and discharge pipe.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551477 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as an unnamed tributary to the Eno River (classified WS-IV; 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:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Permit Name/Ownership Change Form: According to Durham County deed of
records, Steven Quillen owns the residence and property located at 474
Continental Drive in Durham, North Carolina. As the property owner, you are
also the owner of the existing single-family wastewater treatment system, which
treats the domestic wastewater from the residence and releases the effluent to the
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Water Resources
Raleigh .Regional Office 1 38W Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 2,609
919.791.4200

474 Continental Drive, NCG551477
June 22, 2023
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receiving waters indicated above. Because the treatment system makes an outlet
to the waters of the state, it is an activity for which the subject permit is required.
In the inspection letter dated July 23, 2018, this office notified you of the
requirement to complete and submit the Permit Name/Ownership Change Form.
Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please submit to the Division the
attached ownership change form to comply with North Carolina General
Statute § 143-2151(a). If you have any questions regarding change in permit
ownership or completing the form, then please contact Jim Westcott at 919-791-
4247.
2. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be
maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground.
The system was operating as designed at the time of the inspection.
3. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least
yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is
necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out every five years or when the solids
level is found to be more than 1 /3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank
compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status
periodically and determine when pumping is required. Within 30-days of
receiving this letter, please send a copy of the most recent receiptrnvoice to this
office showing the date the septic tank was last checked and/or pumped out.
The General NPDES Permit requires the pennittee to retain records associated
with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
4. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that
chlorine tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of
the discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and
prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The Product
label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are a roved for wastewater use
and not for swimming pools. 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 chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please continue to ensure
the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as
required by the General NPDES Permit.
5. Dechlorination tablets: You are responsible for always having dechlorination
tablets (if a required part of your system) in place. They must be the kind for
wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools. The inspector observed
dechlorination tablets in the treatment unit. Please continue to ensure the correct
type of tablets are used and maintained in the dechlorinator as required by the
General NPDES Permit.
6. 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
ENorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Q� Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919 791.4200

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annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD
(Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Total
Residual Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous
During the inspection, analytical results of effluent monitoring within the last 12
months was not provided. Please collect a representative sample of the effluent,
have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to
this office no later than August 1, 2023. In the last inspection letter dated July
23, 2018, you were requested to sample your effluent and to submit the analytical
results to this office. The Raleigh Regional Office has not received the requested
results. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of
NPDES General Permit NCG550000.
7. 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. Please continue to ensure the outlet is
always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves.
The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment
components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to
maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of
three years and available for inspection.
This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty for
the noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 (operating a treatment
works without a permit). 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 is required
but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical
assistance, or discuss overall compliance, please respond in writing within ten Q 0, business days
after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered. You will then be
notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violation. If no response is
received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further
occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for
this and any additional violations of State law.
Within your written response to this office, indicate the actions you will take or have taken to
comply with or resolve the issues noted items 1, 3, and 6 above.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Diviswn of %ler Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

474 Continental Drive, NCG551477
June 22, 2023
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If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Jim Westcott at 919-791-4247.
Sincerely,
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
Permit Name. -Ownership Change Form
Compliance Evaluation Inspection Letter July 23, 2018
Cc: Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barren Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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 yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 h, I 2 IF I 3 1 NCG551477 11 12 23/06/09 17 18 Li 191 S I 201 I
2111II I I I I I II1 111 I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I! I I III I l l l[ f6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reeserved----------------
67
70I 71IuI 72 LtiJ 73J74 71 I I I I I I
80
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)
10:OOAM 23/06/09
09/10/29
474 Continental Drive
474 Continental Dr
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27712
10:45AM 23/06/09
12/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Rtles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
111
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialMtle/Phone and Fax Number
Joanne G Vann,516 Carr Store Rd Cedar Grove NC 27231Contacted
1//
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 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) of Inspector( Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
James Westcott DWRIRRO WQ1919-791-42471
Sign re of Management viewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type (Cont.)
3 NCG551!: 11 1 23106+09 17 18 ali rl
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The permit, which was issued October 29, 2009, expired July 31, 2012. Division records indicate the
required annual fee for the period ending September 30, 2023, due October 2, 2022, is overdue.
Part II Section B.14 of general permit NCG50000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual
administrative and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the division." The
annual fee of $60 per year has not been received by the division as required per the attached annual
permit fee invoice.
Additionally, a certificate of coverage has not been received by the division for the property's
wastewater disposal system which must be renewed to prevent operating without a permit. Remit the
enclosed form along with the overdue annual fee and submit it to this office within 30 days of receipt
of this letter.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Treatment system Operation: The wastewater treatment system shall always be maintained to
prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. The system was operating as designed at
the time of inspection.
2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if
solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out
every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 113 of the liquid depth in the septic
tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status periodically and
determine when pumping is required. During the inspection, the septage tank, nitrification field and
outfall were located. Please forward a contract receipt of the volume of residuals removed from the
tank within 30 days of receiving this letter. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to
retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorine tablets be
maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged wastewater. Chlorine
tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to the
environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for
wastewater use and not for swimming pools. 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, always including ...disinfection units... and in good operating
order. The correct chlorine tablets were evident in the chlorinator and Dechlorinator at the time of
inspection. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the
chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
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.
At the time of inspection, a receipt of the required annual effluent analysis was not provided. Please
collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory
and submit the results to this office no later than August 1 st, 2023 and submit the results to this office
within 3 weeks after sampling results are received. If, during this time, you are unable to collect a
representative sample of the effluent discharge due to insufficient flow from the discharge pipe, then
update this office with that information and continue to monitor the discharge and if conditions for
sampling become favorable, then arrange to collect a sample. Failure to monitor the effluent
discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000.
5. 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
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Permit: NCG551477
Inspection Date: 06/09/2023
Owner - Facility: 474 Continental Drive
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 clear of
obstruction and well maintained on the day of the inspection. Please ensure the outlet is always
visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves.
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Permit: NCG551477
Inspection Date: 06/09/2023
Owner - raciiity: 474 Continental Drivc
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; Permit is not registered in current permittee name.
Yes No NA NE
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ROY COOPER
ovcrnni
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secieteu^
LINDA CULPEPPER
[life) run Director
July 23, 2018
Stephen Quillen
474 Continental Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection RECEIVEDMENRMR
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System z01a
Residence at 474 Continental Drive, Durha
Permit No, NCG551477
Durham County Water Re OUMOSit
Permftr9 Secdo
Dear Mr. Quillen.
The subject residence is served by a dischargmg sandfilter waste treatment system. This type of system is
permitted by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). NCDEQ records indicate
Joanne Vann is the owner however; Durham tax records list you as the owner of the subject property. Please
fill out the attached Name Ownership Change form and mail it to the address listed on the back of
page 2 of the form within 30 days of receipt of this letter.
On July 16, 2018, Mitch Hayes from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence
(SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the above permit to discharge wastewater.
The checked boxes below show what conditions were noted at your facility:
❑ in compliance: You are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection and
dechlorination systems, have the effluent_ sampled once a year, and have the septic tank pumped
out every 3 to 5 years. Your good record of operation and meeting the permit requirements is highly
commended.
❑ Your home is improperly plumbed: Some of the wastewater discharges are going directly to
the environment without first passing through the treatment system. This must be corrected
immediately. Please submit a schedule to this office within 30 days of receipt of this letter that
states our lan for correcting this deficiency. The work is to be completed within the next 3
months.
❑ Disinfection: Your system is lacking disinfection, either chlorine tablets or a UV light system.
New rules put into place on August 1, 2007 require all SFR systems to have a means of disinfection
(Wd dechlormation when chlorine tablets are used to disinfect, if the system was installed since
that date). Since your system had no disinfection, the installation is to include a chlorine tablet
dispenser, a contact chamber capable of providing a minimum 30-minute contact time, and another
tablet dispenser that will hold dechlorination tablets. Please submit, a schedule to this office within
20 calendar dM of recg t of this letter that states your plan for correcting this deficient .
®-Tregtment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always having chlorine
tablets and dechlorination tablets (if a required part -of your system) in place. They roust be the kind
for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools.
­�-'Nolhltlg Compares`:-�­
Division of Watei Resouices, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Qaality Operations Section hit.//portal.nedeni.oig/wWwqlaps
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone: [phone]
I -A ation: 3800 Baiictt Drivc, Raleigh, NC27609 Fax- [phone]

❑ Dechlorination: Your system was installed after August 1, 2007, so must have a means of
dechlorination located downstream of the chlorinator and its contact chamber. See Disinfection
paragraph above. Please submit a schedule to this office within 20 calendar days of receipt of this
letter statingyourplan for correcting this deficiency.
® Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to 5 years. A pumping
company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required.
N Failure to analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system must be
anaLyzed_on=eack . r. See Part I (A) of your emiit about his ESqEirement. A list of NC certified
laboratories that provide this service was left at your residence during the inspection. Make
arrangements for sampling to be carried out within the next 3 months, and submit results to this
office within 3 weeks after the sampling has been done.
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❑ Locations of treatment units are unknown: Determine this and report to this office Within
30 days of receipt of this letter with a sketch or map.
Other:
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, please
contact Mitch Hayes at 919-791-4200. Licensed plumbers should be used to make plumbing changes within
your home_ Contractors for installing disinfection or other equipment may be found in the Yellow Pages
under Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely;
S. Daniel Smith, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
cc: RROISWP Files
Charles Weaver, NPDES Permitting Unit
Attachments

NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
NPDES PERMITTING
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION:
Permit Number: NC00__/__J____/__j or NCG55J_L//_1/
1. Facility Name: 'yy �ef�lel2rlfAl lJiLiy�
II. NEW OWNERMAME INFORMATION:
1. This request for a name change is a result of:
a. Change in ownership of property/company
b. Name change only
c. Other (please explain):
2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit):
3. New owner's or signing official's name and title:
(Person legally responsible for permit)
(Title)
4. Mailing address:
City:
State: Zip Code: Phone: (
E-mail address:
III. FACILITY AND DISCHARGE INFORMATION
1. Will the waste stream for the facility remain the same as under the previous owner? Yes ❑ No ❑
2. Will the treatment system and discharge location remain the same? Yes ❑ No ❑
"No Responses"
if either or both of these questions are answered "No" then more information will be needed to review the
request. Please attach documentation to describe and explain the changes to the facility activities, waste
stream, treatment process or outfall location. The Division may not be able to process the Permit
Name/Ownership Change request and may require that the new owner file a new permit application.
North Card-ina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Quality
D E 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I RaleiR4i, North Carolina 27699 1617
919.707.9000

NPDES Name and Ownership Change
Page 2 of 2
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS ALL OF THE
APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
1. This completed application form
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, articles of
incorporation, or sales agreement)
3. Information to document facility, waste stream, treatment system or outfall changes as noted in
item III above (if appropriate)
Applicant's Certification:
I, , attest that this application for a
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required
supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as
incomplete. I understand that Permit Name/Ownership Change can only take place through action
taken by the Division of Water Resources and that no actions on my part or the part of my company
result in the automatic transfer of permit coverage.
Signature:_
Date'.
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Version 07/2021