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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550407_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240111ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Attn: David and Sara Wilson Capital City Stow-N-Go LLC 1016 Canterbury Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 11, 2024 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report 2684 Boggs Road NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550407 Ashe County Dear Mr. and Ms. Wilson: On December 12, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family residence wastewater treatment system located at 2684 Boggs Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694, in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000 and certificate of coverage NCG550407. No one was present during the inspection, but Mr. Wilson was available to answer questions via phone. A review of the subject permit, records, treatment components, outfall area, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violations and items of concern are listed below. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation Effluent Sampling Effluent monitoring has not been conducted. Part I, Section C. (1.) of the subject permit requires the discharge to be monitored and analyzed annually for the listed parameters. Disinfection Mr. Wilson stated that chlorine tablets have not been regularly applied to the chlorinator tubes. Part I, Section B. (1.) of the subject permit requires that the treatment system includes disinfection. Part I, Section D. (1.) of the subject permit requires that the tablet chlorinator be inspected regularly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. In addition, the following item(s) of concern were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Item of Concern Septic Tank & Recordkeeping No records for septic tank pumping were available during the inspection. The property changed ownership within the past three years and the septic tank has not been pumped North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mitl Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem. North Carolina 27105 ore: �a i �.im.i1 I`s 336,776.9600 during that time. The date of last pumping is unknown. The septic tank must be pumped at least once every five years with records maintained. Reporting Ownership and contact information has not been provided to DWR since the property has been sold. Please complete and submit the attached Ownership Change Form according to its instructions. The indicated permit violation(s) must be corrected to achieve compliance with the subject permit. Measures should be taken to address the indicated item(s) of concern. Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any individual who fails to comply with the requirements of all applicable permits, regulations, and/or statutes. 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, or applicable regulations, issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you have questions, contact Jesse Barnes by phone at 336-776-9701 or by email at jesse.barnes@deq.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: OD2D3CE3F167456... Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: 1. Water Compliance Inspection Report, NCG550407 2. Ownership Change Form North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mitl Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem. North Carolina 27105 336,776.9600 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 NCG550407 111 121 23/12/12 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 permit Number) 11:30AM 23/12/12 21/08/09 2684 Boggs Road 2684 Boggs Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date West Jefferson NC 28694 12:OOPM 23/12/12 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 Sara R Wilson,1016 Canterbury Rd Raleigh NC 27607/// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 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 Jesse Barnes Docusigned by: DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/ 1/9/2024 �"4' B�� 41797473D3194ED... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date FDocusigned by: 1/11/2024 DwR/wslto 336-776-9695 6 EPA Form 3 65 0ONRevTNJ� revious editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCG550407 I11 12I 23/12/12 117 18 i c i (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On December 12, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family residence wastewater treatment system located at 2684 Boggs Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694, in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000 and certificate of coverage NCG550407. Mr. David Wilson, owner, was not present during the inspection but was available to answer questions via phone. A review of the subject permit, records, treatment components, outfall area, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violations and items of concern are listed below. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report. Permit Violations 1. Effluent monitoring has not been conducted. Part I, Section C. (1.) of the subject permit requires the discharge to be monitored and analyzed annually for the listed parameters. 2. Mr. Wilson stated that chlorine tablets have not been regularly applied to the chlorinator tubes. Part I, Section B. (1.) of the subject permit requires that the treatment system includes disinfection. Part I, Section D. (1.) of the subject permit requires that the tablet chlorinator be inspected regularly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Items of Concern 1. No records for septic tank pumping were available during the inspection. The property changed ownership within the past three years and the septic tank has not been pumped during that time. The date of last pumping is unknown. The septic tank must be pumped at least once every five years with records maintained. 2. Ownership and contact information has not been provided to DWR since the property has been sold. Please complete and submit the attached Ownership Change Form according to its instructions. Other observations: Mr. Wilson stated that there have not been any problems with the system since purchasing the property. Two chlorine tablet tubes were observed on the northwestern side of the home, but the caps were frozen on and could not be removed for inspection. Mr. Wilson stated he has located the outfall pipe but never observed a discharge. Mr. Barnes searched the property and receiving stream bank for the outfall pipe but was not able to locate it. The receiving stream was free of floating solids and foam. Page# Permit: NCG550407 Inspection Date: 12/12/2023 Owner -Facility: 2684 Boggs Road 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: See inspection summary. Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 3