SDTF7904_INSP_20180227 (2)

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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UNIT TYPE:
Lined MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Rockingham
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-79-04
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE
Date of Site Inspection: 2/27/2018 Date of Last Inspection: 11/14/2017

FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS:
Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc. 367 Case Road
Madison, North Carolina 27025
GPS COORDINATES: N: 36.40728° W: 80.01980°
FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:
Name: Patrick & Eric Gann Telephone: [phone] Cell Phone (Eric Gann): [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]
FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS:
191 Percy Lane
Mayodan, North Carolina 27027
PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section
Connie Wylie, NC Solid Waste Section Patrick Gann, Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc.
STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
Issued: December 31, 2014 Expires: December 31, 2019
PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine Inspection
STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS:
15A NCAC 13B .0841 (e) states: “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 July 27, 2017, Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc. was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (e) because an overflow from possible overfilling out of a hole in the top was observed.

On November 14, 2017, Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc. continued to be in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (e) because an overflow from possible overfilling out of a hole in the top was observed.

The violation is resolved.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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OBSERVED VIOLATIONS: N/A

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The Septage Detention and Treatment facility (SDTF) consisted of two 15,000-gallon and one 10,000-gallon
above ground gravity fed tanks for storage and treatment of domestic septage and grease trap pumping.

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 10,000-gallon tank appeared to be structurally sound. Waste was no longer leaking from possible overfilling out of a hole in the top.
6. The 15,000-gallon tank located on the left (looking from the access road) that appeared to be empty. This tank was previously observed with septage leaking out of the bottom of the tank. No leakage was observed.
7. The 15,000-tank located on the right (looking from the access road) has been previously repaired and no leaks
were observed
8. Vegetation had been cleared to allow for access to the tanks.

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.
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT
Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

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Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this inspection report.

____________________________ Phone: [phone]
Troy Harrison Environmental Senior Specialist Regional Representative
Sent on: 3/1/2018 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]

Copies: Connie Wylie, NC Solid Waste Section NC Solid Waste Files