NCG551101_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191203

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLANA
Environmental Quality
December 3, 2019
Mary Lou Stanley
7911 Dodsons Crossroads
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
7911 Dodson Crossroads
Certificate of Coverage. NCG551101
Orange County
Dear Ms. Stanley:
On November 13, 2019, .Eason Robinson and Erin Deck from the NC Division of Water Resources
visited your single-family residence (SFR) to evaluate compliance of the property's discharging
wastewater system that is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and the Certificate of
Coverage NCG551101. The inspectors spoke with you at the site, and an information package was left
that included information about single-family wastewater discharging systems and the permit
requirement. Thank you for cooperation.
Based on the inspection and file review, DWR has the following comments:
a. This system contained a septic tank, pump tank, above ground sand filter, chlorinator
(tubes), chlorine contact chamber and effluent discharge pipe in the creek.
b. The permittee wasn't sure of the specific date of the last pumping of the septic tank. The
permit requires the septic tank to be pumped every 3-5 years. Please have the septic tank
pumped if it has been over 5 years since the last pumping. r"r�
c. The permittee stated that she has the correct chlorine tablets, there were none in the
chlorinator (tubes) at the time of the inspection. Please make sure to keep the correct tablets
in the chlorinator at all times.
d. The effluent discharge pipe was slightly below the surface of the creek water, so it was
difficult to determine if there was a discharge. This will also make it difficult to analyze the
effluent unless the creek is dry.
e. The effluent discharge has not been recently analyzed by a certified lab. This permit
requires the effluent to be analyzed annually. Please have the effluent analyzed.
Please see the checked (® ) boxes below form more details of the findings of this inspection:
1. ® Treatment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always having
chlorine tablets and dechlorination tablets (ifa required part of your system) in place. They
DEQ��
North Carolina Department of Environmental Qual ty D vision of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.1628
Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 919-791-4200

must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools. Permittee stated
shed had the correct chlorine tablets, but they were not in the chlorinator at the time of the
inspection. Please make sure to keep chlorine tablets in the chlorinator at all times_
?. ® Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to 5 years. A
pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is
required. The permiteee was unsure of the specific date of the last pumping. Please
determine the date of the lastpumping._If the date was over 3-5 years. within the next 30
days. please schedule to have the septic tank pumped.
3. M Failure to analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system (to the
c creek) must be analyzed once each year. See Part I(A) of your permit about his
requirement. A list of NC certified laboratories that provide this service was left at your
residence during the inspection, as well as the parameters that need to be sampled. Make
arraneements for sampling to be carried out within the next 3 months. and submit results to
this office within 3 weeks after the sampling has been done. If you plan to have your sep tic
tank pumped.you should allow time for the septic tank to refill and stabilize before
sampling the effluent.
Please respond to the checked boxes (1-3) above with a written response with 30 days of receiving this
letter. The response can be emailed Jason,'l'.Robinson,i ncdenr.cov or mailed to the attention of Jason
Robinson at the address on the bottom of the first page. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
Picture (Page 3)
Compliance Inspection Report
Checklist
cc: RROiSWP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit, Emily Phillips

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United States Environmental Protectic- Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D C 20460
OMB No 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e, PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 u 2 Is 1 3 I NCG551101 Ill 121 t9111r13- I17 18 (r-.I
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19 I g i L
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B 1 QA --Reserved
67 70 LfJ 71 L_j I 72 (� ( 73 ( i I74 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also nclude
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:05PM 19/11/13
13/08/01
7911 Dodson Crossroads
Exit Time/Date
Permit Ex i
Expiration DaleP�
7911 Dadsons Crossroads
Hillsborough NC 27278
01 20PLI 19/11/13
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)1Titles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitlelPhone and Fax Number
Mary L Stanley,7911 Dobson's Crossroads Hillsborough NC 27278!.'; Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations 8 Maintenance 0 EffluenUReceiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency[OfficelPhr.ne and Fax Numbers
Date
Jason T Robinson DWRIRRO WQ,919-791-42oc!
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Signature of Management O Reviewer Agency;Office.Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9.94) Previous editions are obsolete
Hagell:

NPDES yeimo+day Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCG551101 I11 121 19.1113 I W 18 I c I
Section D: Summary of Finding -Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Based on the inspection and file review, DWR has the following comments:
a. This system contained a septic tank, pump tank, above ground sand filter, chlorinator (tubes),
chlorine contact chamber and effluent discharge pipe in the creek.
b. The permittee wasn't sure of the specific date of the last pumping of the septic tank. The permit
requires the septic tank to be pumped every 3-5 years. Please have the septic tank pumped if it has
been over 5 years since the last pumping.
c. The permittee stated that she has the correct chlorine tablets, there were none in the chlorinator
(tubes) at the time of the inspection, Please make sure to keep the correct tablets in the chlorinator at
all times.
d. The effluent discharge pipe was slightly below the surface of the creek water, so it was difficult to
determine if there was a discharge. This will also make it difficult to analyze the effluent unless the
creek is dry.
e, The effluent discharge has not been recently analyzed by a certified lab. This permit requires the
effluent to be analyzed annually. Please have the effluent analyzed.
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Permit; NCG551101 Owner -Facility. 7911 Dodson Crossroads
Inspection date_ 11 � 1312019 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
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? No ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex- MESS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment: Homeowner unsure of last DUmping.
Pump Station - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures?
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Are all pumps present?
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Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Comment: PumQ Station was not opened and examined
Sand Filters (Low rats
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Permit: NCG551101 owner -Facility:
7911 Dodsons Crossroads
Inspection Date: 1111312019 Inspection Type:
Comp lance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
1s the sand filler effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filler effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment: Sand Filter is above ground with roof.
Disinfection Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge bu'ldup?
No
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: Homeowner stated that she had the correct tablets, but none were in the tubes at the time of
inspection.
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? M ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ No
Comment: Effluent pipe was slightly under under creek water.
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Inspection Date: I ' Start Time: L
End Time:. : ZQ.
11R42015 SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
Permittee: AN Permit:_��
Address: 5 c 5 E-mail- ~
,one:
3PhL - _Cell Phone:( _) - County:
The Permittee is responsible for the oaeration and malnrann- -f.h.
Yes No Apply Ines
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ ❑ ❑
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ ❑
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and
3. Is all wastewater from
pumped/cleaned as ne ad;
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the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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3. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe
M. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
(circle one)
l i. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned?
By whom?
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES Vj NO
Lj If no %ccessibfe sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removedinn tally„e next 5ectlOn.
2. Is system something other than a sandfilter? �bovL �,;QtJV4
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.3. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
4. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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5. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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it maintenance is required explain in the comment section.
7[S[NFECTION 1 UV YES Lj NO If no proceed to the next section.
'he ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure ro er disinfection.
6. Is UV working?
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7. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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S. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -pis harge)
71SINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
he tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation_
9. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
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0. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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1. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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2. Are tablets contacting water? if possible poke them to determine.
"ECHLOR
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(Discharge only) YES NO
he dechlodnator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous
if no proceed to the next section.
and proper operation.
3. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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4. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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5. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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3. Are tablets contacting water If possible poke them to determine.
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Yes No Apply Investigate
YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
d monthly. (non-disch
iPUMP TANK ❑ ❑
IAII pump and alarm sytems shall be inspectearge) ❑
27. is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑
28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump AUD?LU�N�o
waterlarm?
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30. Last functional test: PUMP_ YES If no proceed to the next section.
DISCHARGE ONLY ❑ ❑ ❑
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed Twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction.
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
32. Were you able to locate the outfall? 5 I N 5-r 4M ❑ ❑ ❑
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and acc� sib ��-` j'�t 5Ce ctsc SQ' 0 ❑ El [�
34. Is outlet discharging? V1Gl�--r—Cit�I ❑ ❑ ❑
35. is right of way maintained around the discharge point? ❑ ❑ ❑
36. Any Lab Results available? ❑ ❑ ❑
37. is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? NO If no proceed to the next section.
DRIP or SPRAY
She irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equi meat is operating as designed.
number of sprinkler
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation head❑s. El
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39. Are the buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? El ❑ ❑
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. ❑ ❑ ❑
45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in the comment section. ❑ ❑ ❑
46. Is the system compliant?
47. Is the system failing? If yes, lake pictures if possible,
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting e Sent #:_
NOD Sent #:lam —� Photos Taken?
Comments:
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