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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG550504_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240130DocuSign Envelope ID: 62400FDA-CEEO-43FE-908A-C3FF617642C7 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Todd Nye 718 Donlee Drive Durham, NC 27712 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 30, 2024 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG550504 Facility Name: 718 Donlee Drive Durham County Dear Mr. Nye: On December 19, 2023, Cheng Zhang 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 appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator, and effluent pipe. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550504 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little River (classified WS-IV, NSW, CA waters) 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. 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 discharging at the time of inspection and the effluent appeared clear without solids. 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 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. You stated that the septic tank was last pumped on November 18, 2023. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. Please have the septic tank checked/pumped as soon as possible. NORTH CAROLINAD ��� Depa ,M NE,Amnm W1U-IR, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: 62400FDA-CEEO-43FE-908A-C3FF617642C7 Todd Nye, NCG550504 Page 2 of 3 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, including... disinfection units ... at all times and in good operating order. The inspector observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator, and you stated that you had a supply of correct chlorine tablets stored on site. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit when the treatment system resumes operation. 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, additional parameters (Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, and Ammonia Nitrogen) were added to the current NPDES General Permit NCG550000, which became effective November 1, 2020 for Freshwater Discharges to High Quality Waters (HQW) and Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) (including Water Supply Waters (WS-II, WS-III, WS-IV, and WS-V). 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 March 31, 2024. 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. Please continue to ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil and leaves. 6. 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." Division records indicate that 2022 and 2023 annual fees have not been paid (see enclosed invoices), please pay the annual fees within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 7. NCG550000 Ownership Change Form: According to Durham County deed of records, Todd Nye owns the residence and property located at 718 Donlee 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 receiving waters indicated above. Because the treatment system makes an outlet to waters of the state, it is an activity for which the subject permit is required. To comply with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1(a), which requires a person to obtain a permit to make an outlet into D � ��� 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 NORTH CAROLINA ��` 919.707.9000 nnpn .mo EnWromm�nfal nual DocuSign Envelope ID: 62400FDA-CEEO-43FE-908A-C3FF617642C7 Todd Nye, NCG550504 Page 3 of 3 the waters of the state, you will need to complete and submit the attached NCG550000 Ownership Change Form to the Division within 30 days of receipt of this letter. If you have any questions regarding change in permit ownership or completing the form, then please contact Cheng Zhang at 919-791-4259. Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system) 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. Please respond in writing to RRO within 30 days of receipt of this letter regarding Items 4, 6 and 7. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Cheng Zhang at 919-791-4259. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: f. Vaun t,SSa B2916E6AB32144F... 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 Change of Ownership Form Invoices of permit annual fees Cc: Laserfiche D � � 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 NORTH CARCLINA oawm�.mmF'A—M—ln�a� r 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: 62400FDA-CEEO-43FE-908A-C3FF617642C7 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 1 2 u 3 I NCG550504 111 121 23/12/19 I17 18 I C I 19 I s I 201 I 211111 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 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 I 71 I LL J 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) 09:56AM 23/12/19 02/08/01 718 Donlee Drive 718 Donlee Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Durham NC 27712 10:10AM 23/12/19 07/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Num Other Facility Data Todd Nye Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Todd Nye,718 Donlee Dr Durham NC 27712//919-471-3227/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Facility Site Review 0 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(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Cheng Zhang Docusignedby: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/ E1/30/2024 71508ElEC41F Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: VAA7lt,SS& f. haw"' 1/31/2024 '-B2916E6AB32144F... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 62400FDA-CEEO-43FE-908A-C3FF617642C7 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCG550504 I11 12I 23/12/19 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Current permit expired on 7/31/2007. Change of ownership is needed. The system consists of septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator, and discharge pipe. The septic tank was last pumped on 11/18/2023. The inspector observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator and the permittee has a supply of chlorine tablets. Effluent has not been sampled and analyzed. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 62400FDA-CEEO-43FE-908A-C3FF617642C7 Permit: NCG550504 Owner -Facility: 718 Donlee Drive Inspection Date: 12/19/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Current permit expired on 7/31/2007. Change of ownership is needed. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The septic tank was last pumped on 11/18/2023 Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 62400FDA-CEEO-43FE-908A-C3FF617642C7 Permit: NCG550504 Owner -Facility: 718 Donlee Drive Inspection Date: 12/19/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The inspector observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: ffluent has not been sampled and analyzed. Page# 4 Inspection Date: I v'lic7 i Start Time: 1� _S'6 End Time: � /,;, : ) 0 SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST 09.01.2015 T J NyePermittee: u0� IJ`6G S-1 ` !y , Permit: Address: % 1� f7 C� l7 r : V L, E-mail- U ;y 2i-- (L-1 Phone:(_ - Cell Phone:( li)5 1 �i �I - 3 Lz� County: Dtn,r116.2 The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apely Investigate 1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? Li LA L-i Li 2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ❑ IX 1:1❑ 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ;K ❑ ❑ ❑ 4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? EJ 5� ❑ ❑ 5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor? SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed. 6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? E9 ❑ ❑ El 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? Dil ❑ ❑ El 8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 year?? Z., Q El El9. El If yes to #8 date, if known � t 1 l LFff proof, describe n V L2 : L jz_ 10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one) 11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? _ B whom? SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES L< NO Lj If no proceed to the next section. Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually. 12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? ❑ 2r 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.) 14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? El El El 15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? 0 El If maintenance is required explain in the comment section. DISINFECTION / UV YES Ll NO If no proceed to the next section. The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replacaaas needed to ensure proper disinfection. 16. Is UV working? 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES L4, NO If no proceed to the next section. The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) U ` ❑ ❑ El 20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? 21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 0 El El 22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES -NO If no proceed to the next section. The dechlonnator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? ❑ El ❑ El 24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? 25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? 26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ❑ J /1-7 Doesn't Did Not Yes No PUMP TANK YES Lj NO If no proceed to the next section. All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge) 27. Is the pump working? El 28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 30. Last functional test: PUMP _ AUDIBLE & VISUAL DISCHARGE ONLY YES ZI NO If no proceed to the next section. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction. IN ❑ ❑ ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible? Do K ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 34. Is outlet discharging? 35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? 36. Any Lab Results available? Ei� Qq ❑ ❑ ❑ LR ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 37. Is there evidence of solids around the dischar epoint? ❑ Q 0 El DRIP or SPRAY YES 0 NO If no proceed to the next section. The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed. 38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number 39. Are the buffers adequate? of sprinkler heads. 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? 41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ El ❑ 42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ GENERAL 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? ,�i � ❑ ❑ ❑ 44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in the comment section. N ❑ ❑ ❑ 46. Is the system compliant? ❑ 9 ❑ ❑ 47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures it possible. ❑ © ❑ ❑ 48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ NOD Sent #: - - NOV Sent #: - Comments: Photos Taken? YES NO Lj INSPECTOR: G H 4 ) 6 Z HA SIGNATURE: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY II I I II I II III I I II II I I III II I II INVOICE 2 0 2 2 P R 0 0 9 7 9 1 Annual Permit Fee Overdue This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2022PR009791 Annual Fee Period: 11/01/2022 to 10/31/2023 Permit Number: NCG550504 Invoice Date: 10/04/2022 Durham County 718 Donlee Drive Due Date: 11/03/2022 Todd Nye Rochelle Hobbs Annual Fee: $60.00 718 Donlee Dr Durham, NC 27712 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to: NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deg.nc.gov/wq-epayments.htmi to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512. 6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404. 7. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process. 8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send email to dwgepay(cDdeg.nc.goy or you may also contact the following: - NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or - Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698 (Return This Portion With Check) ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Invoice Number: 2022PR009791 Permit Number: NCG550504 Durham County 718 Donlee Drive Todd Nye Rochelle Hobbs 718 Donlee Dr Durham, NC 27712 Overdue Annual Fee Period: 11/01/2022 to 10/31/2023 Invoice Date: 10/4/2022 Due Date: 11/3/2022 Annual Fee: $60.00 Check Number: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY II I I II I III II I I II II I II I II I I II INVOICE * 2 0 2 3 P R 0 0 9 5 6 2 Annual Permit Fee Overdue This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2023PR009562 Annual Fee Period: 11/01/2023 to 10/31/2024 Permit Number: NCG550504 Invoice Date: 10/04/2023 Durham County 718 Donlee Drive Due Date: 11/03/2023 Todd Nye Rochelle Hobbs Annual Fee: $60.00 718 Donlee Dr Durham, NC 27712 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to: NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deg.nc.gov/wq-epayments.htmi to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512. 6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404. 7. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process. 8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send email to dwgepay(cDdeg.nc.goy or you may also contact the following: - NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or - Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698 (Return This Portion With Check) ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Invoice Number: 2023PR009562 Permit Number: NCG550504 Durham County 718 Donlee Drive Todd Nye Rochelle Hobbs 718 Donlee Dr Durham, NC 27712 ..o.,oaoo,,,.. Overdue Annual Fee Period: 11/01/2023 to 10/31/2024 Invoice Date: 10/4/2023 Due Date: 11/3/2023 Annual Fee: $60.00 Check Number: