NCG551490_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240425

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ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secrefory
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
NORTH CAROLINA
Director
Environmental Quality
April 25, 2024
Travis Parker
2314 NC Highway 86 N
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES. Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551490
Facility: 2314 NC Highway 86 N
Orange County
Dear Travis Parker:
On March 25, 2024, 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, above ground recirculating
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) NCG551490 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as Stroud's 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. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be
maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground.
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. 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.
North Carolina Dcpanmcnt of Em ironmcnial Quality I Division of Water Resources
o �,Raleigh Region.' Office 1 3800 Barren Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
D FM 919.191.4200

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,
including...disinfection units ... at all times and in good operating order. The
inspector observed many chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please continue to
ensure the correct type of tablets (2-3 pucks) are used and maintained in the
chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit
4. 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.
5. 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 June 30, 2024. In the last inspection letter
dated November 19, 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.
6. 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.
North Carolina Department of Cn+trunntental Qualgv I Dt+ isiun of Water Resources
M2 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail SerVLCe Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161 1
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Part I1 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) for the period July 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021,
was due by July 06, 2020. 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
In voice.
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.
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 #2 and
#5 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, DocuSlgnedby:
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources -Raleigh Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Permit Fee Invoice Due July 06, 2020
Cc: Laserfiche
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Un led 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/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 E 2 15 I 3 1 NCG551490 11 12 24103125 17 181 r I 19 I S I 201
21111111 1111111111111111111111111 1111111111I �6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 OA- --Reseryed-— - -
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67
70LJI 71 I 72 LtiJ 73LJ74 79 1 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)
09:00AM 24/03/25
13/08/01
2314 NC Hwy 86 N
2314 Hwy 86 N
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Hillsborough NC 27278
09:30AM 24/03/25
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)1Titles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
/11
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Travis Parker,2314 NC Hwy 86 N Hillsborough NC 27278M
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
(11-dby: DWR/Non Discharge Compliance Unit1919-791-4200!
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4/25/2024
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
DoeuSigned by:
4/26/2024
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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 (Cont.)
31 NCG551490 I11 1 24/03/25 17 18 I C I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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.
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. 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.
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 many chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please continue to ensure
the correct type of tablets (2-3 pucks) are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the
General NPDES Permit.
4. 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.
5. 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 June 30, 2024. In the last inspection letter dated
November 19, 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.
6. 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.
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) for the period July 01, 2020 through June 30, 2021, was due by July 06,
2020. 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.
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Permit: NCG551490
Owner - Facility: 2314 NC Hwy 86 N
Inspection Date: 03/25/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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.
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 #2 and #5 above.
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Permit: NCG551490
Inspection date: 03/25/2024
Other
Comment:
Owner - Facility: 2314 NC Hwy 86 N
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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