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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551483_NOV-2023-PC-0419_20230811ROY COOPER Govemor ELVABETH S. BISER secretary RICHAW E. ROGERS, JR. Director CERTIFIED MAIL #: RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED Tony Wilson 2317 Lonnie Circle Hillsborough, NC 27278 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality August 11, 2023 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2023-PC-0419 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551483 Facility: 2317 Lonnie Circle Orange County Dear Tony Wilson: On August 4, 2023, Jane Bernard 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. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, pump tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, tablet dechlorinator, discharge pipe and a rip -rap apron for post aeration. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551483 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as Stony 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. The items below show what conditions were noted at your facility: Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. 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 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 �1 L ■ ■ ` 0 a ■INN 1 INN ' 0 Om ■ ■ ■ L ' ■ ti ■ ■ , ON ME ■ '�= 1 ■ ■ , 0 ' , , � � - MEN ' k 1 7 ■ , 1 ' ti r 1 ' ' - ' ' - ' ' - ' ■ , ■ - -' 7 ■ ' ■ E: No r oxm 0 - - - ■ ■ ■ ■ 7 ■ ■ ■ ■ Mll ■ -a ■' ' �NNE 1 P ' = ' ;rm 4160 r ' ' T ■' F� ■ 7Yr 1 -■ ■■ `■- -'r ti ' �� ' 1 ■ - ■ ` ■ ' No - 11 � ■ - ■ � ■ 1 1 MEN - 1 1 ti ■ ' ■ . ■ . ■� ■ -� ■■ ■ -:� ■ J%p. ._ _ ■■ receiving this letter, please send a copy of the most recent receiptlinvoice to this office showing the date the septic tank was last checked and/or pumped out. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. 2. 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 groduct label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not forswimmin ools. 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 one tube of the chlorinator, and de - chlorination in the other tube of the same chlorinator. As discussed during the inspection the first two tubes prior to the concrete tank are for chlorine (white pucks). The second two tubes after the concrete tank closest to the fence are for dechlorination (green pucks). Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. 3. 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 did not observe any dechlorination tablets in the treatment unit closest to the fence. One of the tubes appeared to be full of dirt possibly from fire ants, please clean out and place the dechlorination pucks in the dechlorinator. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the dechlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. —� 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 n.�a ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ II■ I ■ � 1■ ■ ■ X1 mom ■ y ■ ■ Lo , 7 ■ I1mm ■ ■ 1 ■ ON ' ■ ON qj, 0 0 1 %1 11 1 Mol 0 IN m1j 1 0 0 0 - 1. ' ■I 'I ■ El . , mor,ro M ■ ■II ■ ■ III ' .f;A 1 -L NJ ' . ■ 46 ' 1 T 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, Total Residual Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous. During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. 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 October 31, 2023. In the last inspection letter dated June 22, 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. 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 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, however the position of the pipe (approximately 1 foot blow ground level and in a hole) will not allow the system to discharge as designed. Please ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves. The pipe must have a positive flow away from the discharge point allowing enough clearance for drainage and to complete the permit required samples. Please improve the drainage of the area and contact this office for a follow-up inspection. 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 ME! ME IN Ell 0 ME . ME0 . �1 . ■ ME 0 ME II mm 1% ■ ■ ■ L ■ ■' ■ . ■ ■ ME ■ 0 olm 0 ME ME M& ol IN ME ■ IIHIM MEN ■ ■ ■ ■ No MEN1ON ■■ �. 1 ..�MEN 1 r � MEN .ME No 0 r 1 ■ ME III IN' MENNEN ME r� ■ 7 ■l ME IN J _ sm ' IN ■ ■ ME 11 Me 1 .. ] m 0&NINO mirMEN ME ■ �■1 ME ■ No ■ MEN ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ ME! ME . __ 1_ L.I ME ■ ■ ■ 6. In addition to the above, Jane Bernard noticed a "port -a John" onsite. With the position of the discharge pipe and the presence of a port -a John on site, there is a concern that the facility is not working as designed. Please have a certified installer evaluate the facility to determine that the facility will assimilate the waste as designed. Please send the report to the Division within 60 days of receipt of this letter. Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division." The annual fee ($60 per year, Invoice # 2021PROI 1062 provided at the time of this inspection) for the period December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022, was due by December 02, 2021. This fee has not been paid and is overdue. Payment in the amount of $60 must be remitted to the Division as indicated on the attached Annual Permit Fee Invoice. 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 because of the failure to pump the septic tank, the condition of the chlorinator and dechlorinator, failure to analyze the effluent, the condition of the discharge outlet, failure to pay the 2021 administering and compliance fee and the presence of the port -a John. 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 items I thru 6 above. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Jane Bernard at 919-791-4233. Sincerely, / � A-,�a4l� � 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: Laserfche 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 a.� v .0 ■ 1'F ■ ' ■ ■ ■ M M M Y ■ ■ ME M ■ M ■ 1 0 Em 1 0 INEE E) 0 0% 0 Ord i ■` M ■Mll■NIIII ■ M■ JJ0 M ME .. 1 F± ■ No OEM 1 ■ Imm - ■ ■ 9 Im . xLi ■ Om United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 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 NCG551483 111 121 23/08/04 I17 181 S i 19 I c I 201 I 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111(,.11 r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA----------------------Reserved------------ 67 70 LJ I I 71 I uI 72 I Ln,J I 73 L_LJ 74 79 I I I I I I I80 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) 10:05AM 23/08/04 23/02/03 2317 Lonnie Circle 2317 Lonnie Cir Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hillsborough NC 27278 11:00AM 23/08/04 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /11 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Tony Wilson,2317 Lonnie Cir Hillsborough NC 27278//919-475-61551 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Other 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 Jane Bernard DWR1Non Discharge Compliance Unit/919-791-4200/ 9 (S PO I a3 Signature of Management O A Revi er Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date /r4l � %/f� �r7'� AZT EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCG551483 I11 1 23/08/04 117 Inspection Type 181C, (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Findings during the inspection were as follows: This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation because of the failure to pump the septic tank, the condition of the chlorinator and dechlorinator, failure to analyze the effluent, the condition of the discharge outlet, failure to pay the 2021 administering and compliance fee and the presence of the port -a John. 1. 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 receipt/invoice to this office showing the date the septic tank was last checked and/or pumped out. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. 2. 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, including... disinfection units —at all times and in good operating order. The inspector observed chlorine tablets in one tube of the chlorinator, and de -chlorination in the other tube of the same chlorinator. As discussed during the inspection the first two tubes prior to the concrete tank are for chlorine (white pucks). The second two tubes after the concrete tank closest to the fence are for dechlorination (green pucks). Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. 3. 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 did not observe any dechlorination tablets in the treatment unit closest to the fence. One of the tubes appeared to be full of dirt possibly from fire ants, please clean out and place the dechlorination pucks in the dechlorinator. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the dechlorinator 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, Total Residual Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous. During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. 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 October 31, 2023. In the last inspection letter dated June 22, 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. 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 Page# Permit: NCG551483 Inspection Date: 08/04/2023 Owner - Facility: 2317 Lonnie Circle Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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, however the position of the pipe (approximately 1 foot blow ground level and in a hole) will not allow the system to discharge as designed. Please ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves. The pipe must have a positive flow away from the discharge point allowing enough clearance for drainage and to complete the permit required samples. Please improve the drainage of the area and contact this office for a follow-up inspection. 6. In addition to the above, Jane Bernard noticed a "port-a-john" onsite. With the position of the discharge pipe and the presence of a port -a John on site, there is a concern that the facility is not working as designed. Please have a certified installer evaluate the facility to determine that the facility will assimilate the waste as designed. Please send the report to the Division within 60 days of receipt of this letter. page# Permit: NCG551483 Inspection Date: 08/04/2023 Other Comment: Owner - Facility: 2317 Lonnie Circle Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Page#