NCG550477_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240920

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ROY COOPER n
Governor
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MARY PENNY KELLEY
secretary
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROL'NA
Director Environmental Quality
September 20, 2024
Cornelius Bass
2326 NC HWY 97E
Wilson N.C. 27896
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of coverage NCG550477
Facility: 2326 NC Hwy 97E
Nash County
Dear Mr. Bass,
On September 5, 2024, Curtis Tyree from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence(SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General
NPDES Permit.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank; a pump tank; a sand filter; a
tablet chlorinator; and an effluent discharge pipe.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550477 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as subbasin 30302 in the Tar River Basin.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out every 3 to 5 years. The septic
tank was pumped out in June, 2022.
2. Treatment system operation. The treatment system shall be maintained at all times to
prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. At the time of the inspection, the
system appeared to be well maintained.
3. Chlorination. The tablet chlorinator shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an
adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Wastewater grade tablets
(calcium hypochlorite) shall be added as needed to provide proper chlorination
(swimming pool chlorine tablets shall not be used). At the time of the inspection, the
chlorinator had a sufficient amount and type of tablets and tablets are added as needed.
D ���� Nonh Carolina Ihparlmenl ul'l+nvinnnncclal Qua uy Division of Wafer Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1800 Barrett Dn%� Raleigh.North Carolina 27609
919 791 42(X)

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4. Outfall location. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed 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 systems: shall be
documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. At the time of the inspection, the
outfall location was clear and appeared to be well maintained and free of any obstructions.
There was no water discharging at the time of the inspection.
5. Effluent sampling requirements. Effluent sampling must be conducted annually as part
of your permit requirements. The effluent samples must be analyzed by a North Caroline
Certified Lab and the results must be kept on site for three years. The effluent sampling
has not been performed this year due to no flow being detected.
6. Fees and renewals. COC's with unpaid administering and compliance monitoring fees
will not be automatically renewed The fees must be paid annually and within 30 days of
notification. All fees have been paid.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements of your permit,
please contact Curtis Tyree via email at curtis.tyree(ctdeq.nc. or 919-791-4251.ov
Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: Laserfiche
North Carolina Depanmcm of pnvlronmentai Quabty I Division of Water R")uree>
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United Slates Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,O.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 15 1 3 I NCG550477 Ill 121 24/09/05 I17 18 I r i 19 i S j 201
211 1 1 1, .111. .1 ..1_1 11 I I I 1_ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 I r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating Bi QA --------Reserved-----
67 701 LJ I 71 I I 72 I N I 731 I 174 71 I I I I I I l80
Section B: Facility Data LJ I t I
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) 12:OOPM 24/09/05 21/08/10
2326 NC Highway 97 East
2326 NC Hwy 97 E Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Wilson NC 27896 12:20PM 24/09/05 25/10/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)rTtles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Cornelius Sarvis Bass,2326 E 97 Wilson NC 27896//252-237-7307/2522918522
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations R Maintenar 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: E Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate
Laboratory
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
Curtis Tyree DWR/RRO WQ/919-79142391
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Signature of Management O A viewer 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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NPDFS yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
NCG550477 11 1 24/09/05 17 18 t C I
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG550477 Owner-Facility: 2326 NC Highway 97 East
Inspection Date: 09/05/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The system appears to be well maintained
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: The effluent pipe was easv to find
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? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The septic tank was last pumped in Junee 2022
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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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: sand filters appear to be working as designed
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit: NCG550477 Owner-Facility: 2326 NC Highway 97 East
Inspection Date: 09/05/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
©isinfectionJablet Yes No NA NE
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The correct type and size tablets are being used
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