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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551527_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191216a ROY COOPER coverorr MICHAEL S. REGAN S�rr.ar,try LINDA CULPEPPER Uirecror Joshua and Jamie Mills 8013 Salix Dr. Durham NC 27713-9560 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mills: NORTH CAROL CAIA Envtronmenral Quality December 16, 2019 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System Permit No. NCG551527 8013 Salix Dr SFR Durham County On July 16, 2019, Joan Schneier from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your'single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the above permit to discharge wastewater. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. The checked boxes below show what conditions were noted at your facility: N Treatment tablets missing or are wrong hind: You are responsible for always having chlorine tablets in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools. N Locations of treatment units are unknown: PIease locate your outfall pipe and verify that it is not blocked. Please report the location to this office within 30 days of receipt of this letter with a sketch or map. pP� Srrn�sA� ® Other: Your annual fees are overdue for multiple years. Please contact e at 9I9-707-3698 for details. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, please contact Joan Schneier or me at 919-791-4200 or joan.sclineier a.-nedenngov. �1/" `I a th a ,r,„i;r.� U. L�.s se. r � 1 of L:ntirra r��. ,,t tl f�u.r4ry Ifio-?•a�rn of iYdtrr Nr.•;uurt rti 32:is.r41111. u, t11 0 ii(rd)e,, 1011 F) .., 14.11v;r;fI Not ti](%It0Itld 2,60°) Sincerely, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: Inspection Report Tablet Suppliers cc: (minus attachments) RRO.'SWP Files w NPDES Permitting Unit Files by Laserfiche Unit" States Environmental Pratection Agency Form Approved EPA Washington, la C 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31 -98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i e , PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo?day Inspection Type inspector Fac Type 1 U 2 15 1 3 I NCG551527 I11 121 191U7I18 I17 18 Ld U I"J 20I I 19 � U 21 Lj. 6 Inspection Work Days Fa lily Self-Monlonng Evaluation Rating B1 OA Reserved 67 71 t I 72 L ti j 73 I74 751 I I I I I J l80 70 LI_ 1 ty LJ t_l_I Section B: Facility Data Name and Location r}(Facility Inspected 'For Industral Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10 50AN1 19/07/16 17102/24 8013 Salix Drive Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 8013 Salix Dr Durham NC 27713 11:40AM 19107I16 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representaliveis',7I.es(s;-Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data P! Name, Address of Respcnsible OffciaMllelPhone and Fax N.imber Contacted Joshua M. Is 8013 Sa'iz Dr Durham NC 2771311919-621-2734! No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 operations 8 Maintenance M Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D' Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Names) and Signature(s) of Inspectorls) Agency'Office'Phcne and Fax Numbers Date Joan Schneier DWR/RRO GW 919.791-42OC! Signature of Manag ment O A Reviewer Agency. -Office: Phnnr, and Fax Numbers Date A�'o"'� % e, 12 I it,1�1 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous edit ons are obsolete. Page# NPOES yrlmolday Inspection Type (Cont.) 31 NCG551527 I11 121 19107/11. 117 18 L „ j Section D: Summary or Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This inspection was unannounced. The system consists of a septic tank, sand filter, tank, chlorinator, and outfall pipe. Mrs. Mills answered the door but did not come outside. The location of the septic tank was unknown but there were some part bare spots near the back of the house. Ms. Mills thought that the tank had been pumped out about 2 years ago. The sand Filter is assumed to be under the closely mowed back yard. A tank with a plastic lid was opened. It contained influent and effluent pipes and a cross -brace. The water was relatively clear. One cleanout was on each side (2 total). One sleeve of the chlorinator was empty and the other contained mud. The plastic lid for the black box was missing and there were some grass clippings inside. Each sleeve has a lid. The outfall pipe was not located in an intermediate search. One spot to the south was a bit muddy and was growing profuse microslegium but was inconclusive. The stream to the east is ephemeral. Non -compliant due to lack of tablets. Location and Access Notes: The tank is between the sand filter and the chlorinator and near a slab. Lid removal requires a 5116 socket. The chlorinator is south of the slab. Page# Permit: NCG551527 Owner - Facility: 8013 Salix Orive Inspection Date, 0711612019 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 ❑ ❑ M ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? M ❑ Cl ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Non -compliant due to lack of tablets. Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Ms. Mills thought that the tank had been pumped out about 2 years ago Sand Filters (Low ratll Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is sand filter free of ponding? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? M ❑ Cl ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The sand filter is assumed to be under the closely mowed back yard. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Page# 3 permit: NCG551527 Inspection Date: 0711612019 Owner - Facility: 8013 5aiix Drive Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ M Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: One sleeve of the chlorinator was empty and the other contained mud. The plastic lid for the black box was missing and there were some grass 0212ings inside. Each sleeve has a lid. Effluent Pip a Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ M ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: The outfall i e was not located in an intermediate search. Ones of to the south was a bit muddy and was growing profuse microstegium but was inconclusive. The stream to the east is ephemeral. Page# 4