NCG550035_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190813

ROY COOPER
Gevernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
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NORTH CA17OLl' W,
EnvironmenraiQuE ity
August 13, 2019
Linda & Thomas Golden
5905 Paragon Circle
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
5905 Paragon Cr, DUrham
Certificate of Coverage. NCG550035
Durham County
Dear Mr. and Ms. Golden:
On July 24, 2019, Zachary Thomas and Erin Deck from the NC Division of Water Resources visited
your single-family residence (SFR) to evaluate compliance of the property's discharging wastewater
system at 1000 Hatley Rd., Pittsboro that is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and the
Certificate of Coverage NCG550035. The inspectors spoke with a resident and left an information
package that included information about single-family wastewater discharging systems and the permit
requirements. Thank you for your cooperation.
Based on the inspection, file review and correspondence with the homeowner, DWR has the following
comments., -'questions.
• The wastewater treatment system includes a septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator and discharge
pipe.
• According to DWR's files, the permit was last pumped in January 2017, which meets the permit
requirement of every three to five years.
• Please continue to keep chlorine tablets in the chlorinator tubes and make sure the tablets are
contacting the water.
• The effluent discharge pipe is unknown and could not be located by the inspectors. The
chlorinator is near a storm drain, so it could be discharging to the storm drain, or possibly across
the street. Please determine where the discharge point is for this system (See Item 42 below).
• The permit requires the effluent to be sampled annually. Please have the effluent sampled by a
certified Iab and submit lab the analysis results to this office (See Item 01 below). In order to
do this, the effluent discharge pipe will need to be located, or a sample point below the
chlorinator will need to be constructed.
North Carolina Department of Env ronmenta Quality - Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mad Service Center, Raleigh. NC 27699-1628
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Please see the checked {®) boxes below form more details of the findings of this inspection:
l . Q Failure to analyze the effluent: The permit requires that the effluent that is discharged from
your system is analyzed annually. A list of NC certified laboratories that provide this service was
provided to you during the inspection and is attached. Please provide the sample results from the
most recent analysis of the effluent to this office. If this has not been done. it should be done in
next two months.
?. ® Locations of treatment units are unknown: The location of the effluent discharge pipe is
unknown. Please determine the location of the discharge pipe.
of the approved system? If not the permit should be modified upon the next issuance.
Please respond to the checked boxes above {(D ) via email or a written letter within 34 days of
receiving this letter. Please email your response to Jason.T.Robinson(tLncdenr.aov or to Jason
Robinson's attention at the address at the bottom of the first page of this letter. Thank you for your
cooperation.
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Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
Compliance Inspection Report
Inspection Checklist
Information Package
cc: RRO!SWP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit, Charles Weaver

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_. The Permittee Is responsible for the operatian and maintenance of the an►ire wnefewn+— rre�nr. t —A alp..--1 e..�►, _
Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
Yes No Anniv I
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EPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed.
Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the septic tank been pLmped in the last 5 years? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes to #8 date, if known i If proof, describe "A V o i� PI A TO �$
). Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? _ By whom?
kND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO U If no proceed to the next section.
cessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth sha.I be removed manua!bL
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If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑
It maintenance is required explain in the comment section.
SINFECTION 1 UV YES NO
ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or r
Is UV working?
Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non-DispNarge)
SINFECTION / TABLETS YES NO
tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(lf none, mark No)
Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
:CHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO
dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
If no proceed to the next section.
needed to ensure_ pro er disinfection.
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Investigate
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if no proceed to the next section.
PUMP TANK
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
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27. is the pump working?
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28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
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If no proceed to the next section.
DISCHARGE ONLY YES
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed trice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of
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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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33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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34. is outlet discharging?
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35. is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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36. Any Lab Results available?❑i.
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? NO
If no proceed to the next section.
DRIP or SPRAY YES
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equ pment is
operating as designed.
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
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39. Are the buffers adequate?
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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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? It yes explain in the comment section.
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45. Does the system match the permit description? if no explain in the comment section.
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46. is the system compliant?
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47. Is the system failing? if yes, lake pictures if possible.
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48. if system is flailing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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United Stales Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA '.'ashmglon, D C 2Glm
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 0-31-98
Section A, National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr: morday Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
' U 2 1s 1 3 WG350--23 Ill 12 19:07/24 17 18 I r. I
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 0A
Reserved
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Section B. Facility Data
Name and Location of Facil ty Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW also include Entry Time/Dale
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES Permit Number;
10 OOAM 19/07124 13/08101
5905 Paragon Drive
5905 Paragon Dr Exit TimelDate
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC. 27712 10 15AM 19.07)24
18107131
Name(s) of Onsite Representalive; s: /Titles f VPhcne and Fax Number(s) 1her Facility Data
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Name Address of Respons ble Off'=.a:fTide. Phone and Fax Number
Thomas Golden 5905 Paragon Dr Durham NC 2771V919-477-83561 CYtacted
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations 8 Maintenance 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signalure(s) of Inspectors) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax N..mbers
Date
Jason T Robinson RRO W01!1
Erin M Deck
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RRO W011919-791-420o1
Signature of Management Revie er Agency:OHice. Phone and Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPOE5 yvrnc,,day Inspection Type (Cont.)
NCG550035 I11 12 1S.' 7;24 17 18 Ir I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Based on the inspection, file review and correspondence with the homeowner, DWR has the following
commentslquestions_
• The wastewater treatment system includes a septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator and discharge
pipe_
• According to DWR's files. the permit was last pumped in January 2017, which meets the permit
requirement of every three to five years.
Please continue to keep chlorine tablets in the chlorinator tubes and make sure the tablets are
contacting the water,
• The effluent discharge pipe is unknown and could not be located by the inspectors. The chlorinator
is near a storm drain, so it could be discharging to the storm drain, or possibly across the street.
Please determine where the discharge point is for this system (See Item #2 below).
• The permit requires the effluent to be sampled annually. Please have the effluent sampled by a
certified lab and submit lab the analysis results to this office (See Item #1 below), In order to do this,
the effluent discharge pipe will need to be located. or a sample point below the chlorinator will need to
be constructed_
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Permit: NCG550o3s Owner -Facility: 5905 Paragan Dnve
Inspection pate: 0712412019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping's ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters for ex MLSS. MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0
Solids, pH DO, Sludge Judge and other that are applicable'?
Comment;
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in E months or less) Has the perm ttee submitted a new
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Is the facility as descr^bed in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment;
Septic Tank
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(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment: Pumped in January 2017
Sand Filters Low rate
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? M❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
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Permit: NCG550035
Owner -Facility* 59:5 Paragon Dnve
Inspection Date: 0712412019
Inspection Type; Umpl.ance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 1111 ❑ s
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ E
Comment: Chlorinators are level with the ground.
Effluent Pine Yes No NA NE
is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 111100
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operat ng properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment Effluent pipe could not be located. Possibly in storm drain. or across the road.
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