NCG550020_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190805

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Edelmira Valladares
653 Donlee Dr
Durham, North Carolina 27712
To Whom It May Concern:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 5, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Facility Address: 653 Donlee Dr
Permit No. NCG550020
Durham County
On July 23, 2019, Erin Deck and Jason Robinson from the Division of Water Resources (DWR) Raleigh Regional
Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the
above permit to discharge wastewater. The checked boxes below show what conditions were noted at your
facility:
M Failure to analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system must be analyzed
once each year. See Part I(A) of your permit about his requirement. Please make arrangements for
sampling to be carried out within the next 3 months and submit results to this office within 3 weeks after
the sampling has been done.
® Other: Please complete and return the Change of Ownership that was left with Ms. Valladares during
the inspection.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, please
contact Erin Deck at 9I9-79I4200. Licensed plumbers should be used to make plumbing changes within your
home. Contractors for installing disinfection or other equipment may be found in the Yellow Pages under
Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely,
R eic LG
Water Quality Regional Operations
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments: Inspection Report
cc: RRO-SWP Files
Charles Weaver, NPDES Permitting Unit
Ncrth Caro ina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive 1628 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
919,791.4200

Untied States Environmental Protection agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington D C 20460
OMB No, 2a40-a057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section & National Data System Coding (i e , PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr'molday Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
U 2 15 3 NCG550020 I11 12 19/07,23 17 18 Ld
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B 1 OA
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751 1 1 1 1 I 180
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)
12 45PM 19/07123 13108101
653 Donlee Drive
653 Donlee Dr Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27712 12 55PM 19/07123 18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name Address of Responsible Offcialf idelPhone and Fax Number
Michael J Sevier,653 Donlee Rd Durham NC 2771711919477-25011 Contacted
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Section C Areas Evaluated Dunng Inspection (Check Only those areas evaluated)
Permit M Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of FindinglCommenls (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
Jason T Robinson J� ^ r r c, ✓ r""' RRO WON/
Erin M Deck f j VIA- 004 .. RRO WO1/919-791-4200+
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Signature of Manageme A Reviewer Agency:Off,ce; Phone and Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPIDE5 ydmolday Inspection Type
31 NCG550020 j11 12 19ra7,23 17 18' C `
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The current homeowner is not the permitee. this was noted in the past 2 inspections. System is
located in the front yard and discharges to the road side ditch. No sample results were available.
P&M

Permit: NCG550020 Owner • Facility: 653 Oonlee Dnve
Inspection Date: 07/23/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evalualion
Permit
(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: Home owner is not the permittee.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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The Permittoe Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The sept c tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to#8 date, if known if proof, describe 1L�ir1� Q
14. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES NO 0
If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and ary vegetative growth shall be removed
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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It maintenance is required explain in the comment section
DISINFECTION ! UV YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replacePas needed to ensure
proper disinfection
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES Lj 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)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO
If no proceed to the next secti n.
The dechlorinator unit shalt be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper Operation
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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Yes No Apply investigate
PUMP TANK YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non-d,schwge)
27, Is the pump working?
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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 E& NO
If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each ye (one at the time of samp ing to ensure no vis ble solids or evidence of a malfunction.
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
36 Any Lab Results available?
37 is there evidence of solids around the discharge po nt
DRIP or SPRAY YES Lj NO tM
If no proceed
to the next section.
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system -s free of leaks and equiprber
is operating as designed.
38 Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation nuof sprinkler heads.
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39. Are the buffers adequate?
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40 Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
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42 Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43 Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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45 Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in the comment se'tinn
46. is the system compliant?
47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
48 If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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