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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550897_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190927ROY COOPER Gavernar MICHAEL S. REGAN 5errerary LINDA CULPEPPER Direcror Lucy Howard 3003 Harriman Ave Durham NC 27705-5425 Dear Ms. Howard: TJORTH CAROf_IN A Environmental Quality September 27, 2019 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 927 Jones Circle SFR NCG550897 Durham County On September 25, 2019, Joan Schneier from the Raleigh Regional Office visited the above single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the permit to discharge wastewater. We would Iike to thank Brenda Black and Larry Howard for assistance during the inspection. The checked boxes below show what conditions were noted at your facility: ® In compliance: You are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection system, have the effluent sampled once a year when the unit is occupied, and have the septic tank pumped out every 3 to 5 years. Your good record of operation and meeting the permit requirements is highly commended. ® Other: The house is currently vacant. Please fix the retainer at the bottom of one chlorinator sleeve. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, please contact Joan Schneier or me at 9I9-791-4200 or joan.schneier'rUncdcnr.gov. Also please see the attached inspection report. �DFO��o N �r th r..u��Lna i)� p,�rtn:r•nt of Frrvu�.r n:rri,tl Qu,t if y' I)r'r Sinn uF 4`;,in r 12rSuurrrs... , ilalr rJfr I( yiirn.r t){lira' '1iii7U f1 jl 'ic;lr. Not tlr ("uoh»•r _1if)09 Sincerely, Rick Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Division of Water Resources Attachments: Inspection Report cc: (minus attachments) RRO'SWP Files NPDES Permitting Unit Files — Charles Weaver United States Environmental protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D C 204G0 OMB No. 2040.0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires B-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 U 2 15 3 NC133550897 Ill 12 19/09/25 17 18 i r I �J 19 I! I 20 U LJ 21 I 6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA Reserved 67 70 i I 71 I I 72 L ti( 73 I I 174 LJ LJ I 1 I 75 _LUBO Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Indusillal Users discharging to POTW also include Entry TimelDate Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oermil Number) 09:35AM 19/09/25 13/08101 927 Jones Circle 927 Jones Cir Exit TimelDate Permit Expiration Date Durham NC 27705 09:45AM 19/09/25 18107/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representalive(s)Tdles(syftone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 Name, Address of Responsible Otficial[TitlelPhone and Fax Number Lucy A Howard,3003 Harriman Ave Durham NC 27705542511919-489.28541 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance M Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) AgencylOtftcelPhone and Fax Numbers Date Joan Schneler DWRIRRO GW1919.791-42001 �. Awl�.. D4l,�71a01? Signature f Management O A Reviewer Agencyl0tficelPhone and Fax Numbers oat �i EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9.94) Previous editions are obsolete Paged NPOES yrtmolday Inspection Type (Cont.) 3' NCG550B97 11 12 19109/25 17 i S Lr I Section p: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) We would like to thank Brenda Hight Black and Larry Howard who assisted with the inspection. The septic tank was last pumped out on 09/13/2018 by John Byrd, per receipt, and is done annually when the unit is occupied. The tank was pumped out just after the last tenant left and the house has been vacant since then. The tank was empty. The areas around the septic tank risers and sand filter were free of residuals. The sand filter is kept mowed. The chlorinator had tablets and the contact chamber was dry.One sleeve needed a new bottom retainer. The discharge pipe area in the front road ditch seemed free of residuals.The pipe was not dripping when inspected. Access and Location Notes: The septic tank is in the back side yard and has a concrete cover. The chlorinator also has a concrete riser. The discharge pipe about 20 ft from the chlorinator in a riprapped ephemeral ditch on the side hill Pageir Permit NCG550897 Owner - Facility 927 Jones Circle Inspection Date: 0912512019 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (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? ❑ ❑ 0❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is septic tank pumped an a schedule? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ E ❑ Comment: The septic tank was last Dumped out on 09/13/2018 by John Byrd, per receipt, and is done annually when the unit is occupied. The tank was Dumped out iust after the last tenant left and the house has been vacant since then The tank was emote Sand Filters Low rate Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ . Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ E ❑ Comment: The areas around the septic tank risers and sand filter were free of residuals. The sand filter is kept mowed. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit NCG550897 Inspection Date 0912512019 Owner -Facility 927 Jones Circle Inspection Type. Comp ante Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: The chlorinator had tablets and the contact chamber was dry.One sleeve needed anew bottom retainer. 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? e ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 3 ❑ Comment: The discharge pipe area in the front road ditch seemed free of residuals.The pipe was not dripping when inspected.