NCG551163_2024 CEI_20240327

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ROY COOPER '
Governor
ELIZABETH S.B1SER
secretory
RI CHARD E.ROGERS,f R. NORTH CAROUNA
Director Envlronmantat Quality
March 27, 2024
David Smith
2384 Quail Dr,
Graham,NC 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Facilty address: 351 Rock Pointe Drive, Semora NC
Certificate of Coverage NCG551163
Person County
Dear Mr. Smith:
On Mach 18, 2024, Danny Smith 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.[The phone
number we have as your contact number is [phone]. Please provide this office with any
additional contact telephone numbers and email address that can help ensure we can readily
contact you regarding your waste treatment system and scheduling of inspections.]
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, pump tank, distribution box,
one (1) primary subsurface sandfilter,one (1) secondary subsurface sandfilter, a tablet
chlorinator with a chlorine contact chamber, and discharge pipe with rip-rap disipator/apron for
post aeration.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage(COC)NCG551163 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as Hyco Lake a classified Water Supply V in the Roanoke River Basin. The authorized
discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established
within the General Permit.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Pumping the septic tank: 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.
Please note, the General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records
associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least S years. Please
be sure to keep records of this nature available for your reference and use during
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
rd--o"RE Qv Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
919 791 4200

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David Smith
351 Rock Pointe Dr.
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future inspections.
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 are intended to 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.
Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in
the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
3. 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 not visible and
accessible the day of the inspection.
The end of discharge pipe was not visible nor accessible the day of the inspection.
To comply with the general permit monitoring requirements,you need to be able
to sample and analyze the effluent from your SFR system through the discharge
pipe. You need to keep the area around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation
and leaves. Please take the necessary steps to ensure the discharge outlet is
identifiable/visible and accessible. Maintaining the area will allow you to
monitor the discharge and to collect effluent samples as required by the subject
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 and did not believe that system had been
discharging due to low hydraulic load to the system.
Once the outlet is identified as noted above,please collect a representative
sample of the effluent,have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and
C North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barren Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
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351 Rock Pointe Dr.
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submit the results to this office no later than 90 days from the date of this letter.
If no wastewaterJlow is observed from your system,please document that
information for your record and reference during the next system inspection. If
you have any questions regarding this matter,please do not hesitate to contact
Danny Smith at(919) 791-4248.
5. Part 11 Section 13.14 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."
There are no overdue fees for the subject COC.
Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system ensuring 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 have them available for inspection.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable),then please contact Danny Smith at 919-791-4248.
Sincerely,
[D" Signed by:
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82918EBAB32144F
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: Laserfiche
D_E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
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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 u 2 15 I 3 1 NCG551163 111 12 24/03/18 17 18 I"J I r•! 19 I � I 201
21 LJ J L 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------Reserved
67 70I l__I I 71I li L
I 72 I N I 73W74 75 1 1 1 1 1 I Iso
Section B: Facility Data J 1
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) 02:30PM 24/03/18 21/12/28
351 Rock Point Drive
351 Rock Point Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Semora NC 27343 02:45PM 24/03118 25/10/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)MIlles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
111
Name,Address of Responsible OfficiaVT1tIe/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Paul David Smith,2384 Quail Dr Graham NC 27253///
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations 8r Maintenar
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
Stephen D Smith Dmugigned by: DWR/RRO WO/919-791-4200/
3/27/2024
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Signature of Managerr a O01¢%"Z'35 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
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Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG651163 Owner-Facllity: 351 Rock Point Drive
Inspection Date: 03/18/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MISS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: O&M is in keeping with expectations for SFR
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
#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: No general permit special condition are apply to the COC NCG551163
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment:
Sand Filters Low rate Yes No NA NE
(if pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Primary and secondary subsurface sandfilters
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
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Permit: NCG551163 Owner-Facility: 351 Rock Point Drive
Inspection Date: 03/18/2024 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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