SDTF5504_INSP_20200416

FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

Page 1 of 3
UNIT TYPE:
Lined MSWLF LCID YW Transfer Compost SLAS COUNTY: Lincoln
Closed MSWLF HHW White goods Incin T&P FIRM PERMIT NO.: SDTF-55-04
CDLF Tire T&P / Collection Tire Monofill Industrial Landfill DEMO SDTF X FILE TYPE: COMPLIANCE

Date of Site Inspection: 4/16/2020 Date of Last Inspection: 1/15/2019
FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS: 1st Choice Septic 3674 Eaker Road Cherryville, NC 28021 GPS COORDINATES: N: 35.43405° E: -81.43177° FACILITY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Name: Jonathan Watts/Erin Watts Telephone: [phone] Email address: [e-mail] FACILITY CONTACT ADDRESS: 3661 Eaker Road
Cherryville, NC 28021
PARTICIPANTS: Troy Harrison, NC Solid Waste Section Erin Watts, 1st Choice Septic STATUS OF PERMIT:
Active
Issued: February 1, 2019 Expires: February 1, 2024 PURPOSE OF SITE VISIT: Routine Inspection STATUS OF PAST NOTED VIOLATIONS: N/A
OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:
N/A

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

Page 2 of 3
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1. The facility, as currently permitted, consists of one 4,000-gallon and one 14,000-gallon above ground steel tanks for a total capacity of 18,000 gallons for the storage of domestic septage and grease septage.
2. According to staff, the existing 4,000-gallon tank actually has a capacity of 3500 gallons.
3. Setback requirements have been met.
4. There appeared to be no septage in the new tank. No leaks or spills were observed from the existing permitted tanks. 5. No vegetation was observed around the tanks allowing for easy access and inspection.
6. A new tank was observed on site but has not been used or placed in location. Using a measuring wheel, setbacks were checked for permanent placement. This tank is 4,000 gallons and cannot be used until a permit modification is issued by the Solid Waste Section. Total capacity will be 21,000 gallons. A capacity over 25,000 gallons would require double the current setbacks unless there is 100% secondary containment. A pre-operational inspection will also be required. Please submit the application (included with this report) to: Connie Wylie Environmental Program Consultant Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 or by email to [e-mail] For reference, NCAC 13B .0838 (m) states: Septage detention and treatment facilities shall adhere to the following minimum setback requirements: (1) residence, place of business, except septage firm business, or place of public assembly – 100 feet;
(2) well or water supply spring – 100 feet; (3) surface waters – 100 feet;
(4) property lines – 50 feet;
FACILITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section

Page 3 of 3
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: 4/24/2020 X Email Hand delivery US Mail Certified No. [ _]
Copies: Connie Wylie, Solid Waste Section NC Solid Waste Files