SDTF7904_INSP_20160414

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: April 14, 2016 Date of Last Inspection: September 16, 2015

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, Solid Waste Section

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 (c) states: “Septage treatment and detention facility containers shall be structurally sound and
constructed of steel, concrete, or fiberglass.”

On September 16, 2015, Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc. was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (c) because a
15,000 gallon tank (located on the left from the road) was observed with several holes that ran along the welding seams.

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;”

In order to come into compliance, Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc. was required to immediately cease
use of and remove all waste from the 15,000 gallon tank.

On April 14, 2016, it was confirmed that the 15,000 gallon tank had been emptied and taken out of service.
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Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
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OBSERVED VIOLATIONS:

1. 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;”

Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc. was in violation of 15A NCAC 13B .0841 (e) because septage was
observed ponding at the rear of the 15,000 gallon tank.

2. North Carolina Solid Waste Permit Number SDTF-79-04 “Conditions of Operating Permit” Number 2 states:
“Leaks and spills are the responsibility of the Permittee and shall be immediately contained, cleaned up and
treated to prevent any contamination of the surrounding area.”

Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service, Inc. was in violation of North Carolina Solid Waste Permit Number SDTF-
79-04 “Conditions of Operating Permit” Number 2 because the septage leak was not immediately contained,
cleaned up or treated.

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. All photographs were taken by Troy Harrison on April 14, 2016.

3. Set-back/buffer requirements appear to have been met.

4. Appropriate signage (No Trespassing signs) is posted for the site.

5. All weather roads are maintained for access to the site.

6. The 10,000 Tank appeared to be structurally sound with no leaks or odors observed.

7. On September 16, 2015, the 15,000 tank located on the right (looking from the access road) was observed with
several holes that ran along the welding seams. Septage was not observed flowing from the holes and it appears
that this tank in no longer in use.

8. The 15,000 tank located on the left (looking form the access road) was observed with septage ponded at the
bottom of the tank. Septage odors were observed in this area. Vegetation immediately below the tank was
noticeably thicker and greener in the direction of the slope. No leaks from the top or sides were observed. The
leak appeared to be coming from the bottom of the tank.

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.
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Solid Waste Section
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Rear of 15,000 gal tank showing ponded liquid Greener vegetation beginning at rear of 15,000 gal tank

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: 4/20/2016 X Email Hand delivery US Mail X Certified No. 7014 0510 0000 4466 3500

Copies: Tony Gallagher, Composting & Land Application Branch Head
Michelle Sclafani, Composting & Land Application Branch
Connie Wylie, Composting & Land Application Branch