NCG550855_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190906

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Dircctur
Eric Phoenix
113 Colleton Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Dear Mr. Phoenix,
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Environmental Quality
September 6, 2019
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Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Permit No. NCG550S55
County
On July 30, 2019 Ray Milosh from the 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:
® Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to 5 years.
A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is
required.
The septic tank was overfulI. The wastewater had risen up into the riser. As we
discussed on the phone, the septic tank needs to be pumped.
® 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. A
list of NC certified laboratories that provide this service was left at your residence during
the inspection. Make arrangements for sawling to be carried out within the next 3
months and submit results to this office within 3 weeks after the sampling has been done.
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If yqu�haveg_uestions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
A ction lease contact the inspector or me at 919-791-4200. 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.
Sincerel ,
Rick Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional
Operations Section, Division of Water Resources
cc: RRQ-SWP Files
Charles Weaver NPDES Permitting Unit

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington. D C 20460
OMB No. 2040.0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires B-31-96
Section A. National Data System Coding (i,e.. PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
[N 2 15 1 3 NCG550855 111 121 19/07/30 117
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21I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I
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Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA
Reserved
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70 LJ E 71 I Ll I 72 L N j
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73 �74 751 III I I I$0
Section B Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW also include
Entry TimelDale
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
03 3OPM 19/07130
13/08/01
122 East End Avenue
122 E End Ave
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27713
04 OOPM 19/07/30
18/07131
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rrilles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible OfficiairritlelPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
Eric C Phoenix.113 Collelon Rd Rate gh NC 27610,71
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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 Stgnature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency: OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers
Date
Raymond M Milosh -RRQ W1W9-TTS--M8h
916119
Signatur f Management 0 A Reviewer AgencyrOfftcelPhcne and Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete ( {
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NPDES yrlmo�day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCGswass �11 121 14107.30 117 18 I C 1
Section D- Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On July 30, 2019 Ray Milosh from the 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:
1 Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to 5 years. A pumping
company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required.
The septic tank was overfull. The wastewater had risen up into the riser, As we discussed on the
phone, the septic tank needs to be pumped.
1 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. A list of NC certified laboratories
that provide this service was left at your residence during the inspection. 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.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action,
please contact the inspector or me at 919-791-4200, 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.
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Inspection Date:
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Permittee:
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MILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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peration and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't Did Not
Yes No AvDly Investigate
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? Li - ❑ ❑_
2. If not does the resident rent from the Permittee? 5�j ❑ Cl ❑
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) Cl ER ❑ ❑
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
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SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? �D ❑ ❑ -05,
7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ®. ❑ ❑
S. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? IS ❑ ❑ ❑
9, if yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe
10. 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 I TREATMENT PODS YES NO D If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? ❑ E ❑ ❑
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex. etc_)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? 54 ❑ ❑ r
15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ .� ❑ ❑ 1�
it maintenance is requ red explain in the comment section
DISINFECTION I UV YES Lj NO If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleated or replaced as needed to ensure pia er disinfection.
16. Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION! TABLETS YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weakly to ensure cont'nuous and proper operation.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) �`:� ❑I ❑ /j
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ® ❑ El f
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? ���S �9/vt ® ❑ ❑ ❑
22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. kph ❑ 0 ❑
DECHLOR (Discharge only) . YES ❑ N If no proceed to the next section.
The dechlorinalor unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operat:on
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? ❑ ❑ ❑
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possib'e poke them to determine, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

Doesn't
Did Not
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No
Apply
Investigate
YES ❑ NO
If no proceed to the next section.
PUMP TANK
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non-d scharge)
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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
NO ❑
If no proceed to the next section.
DISCHARGE ONLY YES
t-Inmtfall-location-shall-he'executed-twice-each-year (one at Cie time of sampling to ensure no hlesolids�r_evi�eo��,9
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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?
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37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
YES ❑ NO
If no proceed to the next section.
DRIP or SPRAY
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is
operating as
designed
36. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of 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?
GENERAL
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? if yes explain in the comment section.
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45. Does the system match the permit description? if no explain in the comment sectien.
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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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