WQCSD0486_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240813

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August 13, 2024

Gurjit Pandher
Singing Waters Camping Resort
Email: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Singing Waters Camping Resort
Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0486
Jackson County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Singing Waters Camping
Resort on 7/25/2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance
with the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0486. The findings
and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".

There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mikal Willmer with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4686 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report & 02T.0403
Ec: LF
Docusign Envelope ID: 20C7A237-1D6F-4B8F-9420-45DFF5DA7EB0
Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQCSD0486 Effective:08/28/09 Expiration:Owner :Patricia Kennedy
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Jackson
Asheville
Gurjit Pandher
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Singing Waters Camping Resort
1006 Trout Creek Rd
Tuckasegee NC 28783
Title:Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
07/25/2024 09:30AM 10:30AM
Mikal Willmer 828-296-4686
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Deemed permitted collection system management and operation
Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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Docusign Envelope ID: 20C7A237-1D6F-4B8F-9420-45DFF5DA7EB0
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCSD0486
07/25/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Patricia Kennedy
Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mikal Willmer and Richard Eguino, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the
Singing Waters Campground collection system on July 25, 2024. This inspection was conducted to determine whether the
system is being properly operated and maintained under permit #WQCSD0486. Gray Wike, ORC Environmental Inc., was
present and assisted in the inspection.
Mr. Wike does not actively maintain the collection system. This is the responsibility of the Campground staff. There are no
manholes on this system, only cleanouts. The site laterals discharge to a main line that discharges to a small influent pump
station within the fence of the onsite WWTP. This facility consists of RV sites, camper cabins and a small bathhouse.
Since the last inspection, Mr. Wike indicated there are FOG educational materials available to campers and posted in the
bathhouse. The Division recognizes this is a small collection system and recommends the following for the resort staff to
reference.
• A basic maintenance plan of what to do and who to call should the influent pump station overflow or there is a discharge
from the collection system to the ground or surface waters. Please note, any sewage spills to the ground surface over 1,000
gallons or any discharge from the collection system that reaches surface waters requires the owner/operator to report the
incident to the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours.
Your system has a design flow less than 200,000 gallons per day and is permitted by regulation under 15 NCAC 02T.0403
(attached). Additional information regarding reporting sanitary sewer overflows, can be found on our website.
https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/permitting/municipal-npdes-pretreatment-and-collection-system/colle
ction-systems/information-sewer-system-overflows
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Docusign Envelope ID: 20C7A237-1D6F-4B8F-9420-45DFF5DA7EB0
Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQCSD0486
07/25/2024 Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Patricia Kennedy
Routine
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15A NCAC 02T .0403 PERMITTING BY REGULATION
(a) Collection systems having an actual, permitted or Division-approved average daily flow less than 200,000
gallons per day shall be deemed permitted, pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter if the system meets the criteria
in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all criteria required in this Rule:
(1) The collection system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent
discharge to land or surface waters and to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or
surface water standards.
(2) A map of the collection system shall have been developed and shall be maintained.
(3) An operation and maintenance plan, including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory, and overflow response shall have been developed
and implemented.
(4) Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected by the permittee or
its representative every day, 365 days per year, unless the permittee demonstrates that daily
inspections are not necessary because the pump station has sufficient storage capacity, above the
elevation at which the pump activates, to justify a longer inspection interval. In no case shall the
inspection interval exceed seven days. Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system
shall be inspected once per week.
(5) High-priority sewers shall be inspected by the permittee or its representative once every six-
months, and inspections shall be documented.
(6) A general observation by the permittee or its representative of the entire collection system shall be
conducted once per year.
(7) Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance
with 15A NCAC 02B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by G.S. 143 -
215.1C.
(8) A Grease Control Program shall be in place as follows:
(A) For publicly owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include bi-
annual distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and
the legal means to require grease interceptors for new construction and retrofit and if
necessary, of grease interceptors at existing establishme nts. The plan shall also include
legal means for inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the
legal means to control grease entering the system from other public and private satellite
collection systems.
(B) For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include bi-
annual distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the
permittee or its representative.
(C) Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (A) and
(B) of this Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease -related sanitary sewer overflows.
(9) Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and
equipment accessibility.
(10) Documentation of compliance with Subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9) of this Rule shall be
maintained by the collection system owner for three years with the exception of the map, which
shall be maintained for the life of the system.
(b) Private collection systems on a single property serving an industrial facility from which the domestic wastewater
contribution is less than 200,000 gallons per day shall be deemed permitted.
(c) The Director may determine that a collection system shall not be deemed to be permitted i n accordance with this
Rule and Rule .0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this
Subchapter.

History Note: Authority G.S. 143-215.1(a); 143-215.3(a); 143-215.9B;
Eff. September 1, 2006;
Readopted Eff. September 1, 2018.

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