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Home My WebLink AboutSDTF2320_INSP_20171215FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 1 of 2 UNIT TYPE: Lined MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Cleveland Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-23-20 CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE Date of Site Inspection: December 15, 2017 Date of Last Inspection: September 29, 2016 FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: Rhea’s Septic Tank Service 530 Harmon Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.24197° W: 81.43771° FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Trent & Monica Rhea Telephone: (704) 739-5849 Office (704) 361-1829 Cell FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: 5030 Harmon Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section Trent Rhea, Rhea’s Septic Tank Service STATUS OF PERMIT: Active Issued: December 16, 2015 Expires: December 10, 2020 PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine Inspection Soil Sampling STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (e) states in part: “Each detention and treatment facility shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in such a manner as to: (1) Prevent leaks or the flow of septage out of the facility into the seasonally high water table, onto the ground surface, or into any surface waters;” On 9/29/2017, Rhea’s Septic Tank Service was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (c) because the 8,000-gallon tank observed to have multiple holes and extensive rust damage with evidence of a past leaks on the side. In order to come into compliance, Rhea’s Septic Tank Service was required to immediately cease use of the tank and remove all waste from the 8,000-gallon tank. During the inspection, it was observed that the tank had been emptied. The violation is resolved. OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: N/A FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Page 2 of 2 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 1. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of two 2,000-gallon steel tanks, one 4,000- gallon steel tank and one 8000-gallon steel tank above tanks for storage and treatment of domestic septage. 2. Set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met. 3. Appropriate signage (No Trespassing signs) is posted for the site. 4. All weather roads are maintained for access to the site. 5. The 2,000-gallon tanks appeared to be structurally sound. The 4,000-gallon tank had evidence of a previous single leak that appears to have been repaired. During the previous inspection, the 8,000-gallon tank was observed to have multiple open holes and extensive rust damage with evidence of a previous leaks on the side. Tanks that have any area below the entrance where leaks may occur cannot be used and must be emptied. It was observed that the tank had been emptied and cannot be used again until it is repaired. 6. The area around the detention and treatment area was found to be free of spills and debris. 7. No objectionable odors were observed in the area around the tanks. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report. ____________________________ Phone: 828-296-4701 Troy Harrison Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative Sent on: 2/8/2018 Email Hand delivery X US Mail Certified No. Copies: Connie Wylie, Composting & Land Application Branch Solid Waste Section Files The item(s) listed above were observed by Section staff and require action on behalf of the facility in order to come into or maintain compliance with the Statutes, Rules, and/or other regulatory requirements applicable to this facility. Be advised that pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an administrative penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Laws, Regulations, Conditions of a Permit, or Order under Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the N.C. General Statutes. Further, the facility and/or all responsible parties may also be subject to enforcement actions including penalties, injunction from operation of a solid waste management facility or a solid waste collection service and any such further relief as may be necessary to achieve compliance with the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Act and Rules.