NCG550864_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200102

ROY COOPER
Gnvertwr
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sorretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Dirrrtor
Alan Finlayson
5061 Isabella Canon Dr.
Raleigh NC 27612-4806
Dear Mr. Finlayson:
NORTH CAROLIN'
Environmental Quality
January 2, 2020
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Permit No. NCG550864
8013 Massey Chapel Rd SFR
Durham County
On September 12, 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. The tenant was home but did not have knowledge of the system.
In an email on January 2, 2020 you stated that the septic tank had been pumped out in July 2016.
Thank you for checking your records. The checked boxes below show what conditions were
noted at your facility:
® Treatment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always
having chlorine tablets in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not
for swimming pools.
R Failure to analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system
must be analyzed once each year. See Part I(A) of your permit about his requirement.
Make arras ements for samoling to be carried out within the next 3 months, and submit
results to this office within 3 weeks after the saml2ling has been conducted. You can do
your own sampling but must have the samples analyzed by a state certified lab, which
will require that you use its bottles. A list of certified laboratories who pay do these type
analyses is attached. Please call the lab for details. Alternately, please check the Yellow
Pages for Environmental Consultants who may do the sampling, but they also have to use
a certified lab for analysis.
® Locations of treatment units are unknown: You will need to locate the outfall pipe
in order for a sample to be taken. A diligent search was not made during the inspection
due to presence of poison ivy in the area.
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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.schneier rincdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
cott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
Inspection Report
Tablet Suppliers
Certified Labs
Sampling Parameters
cc: (minus attachments)
RRO'SWP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit Files by Laserfiche

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved,
EPA
Washington, O.C. 20460 OMB No, 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A. National Data System Coding (Le,, PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 1a 1 3 1 NCG550864 I11 12 19109/12 17 i8 LCJ 191 S ( 20I I
21 -t u u
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -- Reserved
67 70 LJ 71 Ity72 LtiJ 73 f 74 75 1 1 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermlt Number)
02:10PM 19/09/12 16/09/26
8013 Massey Chapel Road
6013 Massey Chapel Rd Exit Time/Date
permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27713 1 02:3013M 19l09l12 18/07131
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rrilles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s) I Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Alan Finlayson,PO Box 10274 Raleigh NC 2760511919-607-0144+ Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check on;y those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations 8 Maintenance N Effluent/Receiving 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 Inspe tors)
Joan Schne'J?i�er
S gnature of Management O A Reviewer
Agency: Offir.e. Phone and Fax Numbers
DWRIRRO GWl919-791-4200+
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9.94: Previous edib:m� are obsa-ete
Agency OffcelPhone and Fax Numbers
1 Dale
Date
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NPDES yr+mi'day Inspection Type (Cant.)
31 NCG550864 11 1 12 19)" 12 17 18 I r,
Section D: Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
This was an unannounced inspection due to lack of contact with the owner, who was said to be
temporarily out of the country. The tenant answered the door but declined to give his name. He said he
had no knowledge of the system.
The septic tank was not opened during inspection.ln an email on 01/02/2020, the owner said that the
tank had been "pumped and serviced in July 2016."
The sand filter was assumed to be under the mowed portion of back yard and no residuals were seen.
There are several large trees in the area, which could cause root problems.
The chlorinator was out of tablets and the sleeve outside was entirely black, indicating an aging
system.
The outfall pipe was not located on this inspection and a diligent search was not made due to a small
patch of poison ivy. It flows into a riprapped storm ditch on the property line, which did not show signs
of residuals, but was difficult to check due to rock and weeds. The ditch was walked to the stream past
the chlorinator on the adjacent property, 8017 Massey Chapel Rd (NCG551098). It seemed to be clear
downstream of that chlorinator, slightly cloudier in upstream puddles
Access Notes:
The septic tank riser has Torx screws.
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Permit: NCOSS0064 Owner - Facility: 8013 Massey Chapel Road
Inspection Date: 0911212019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(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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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? M❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MISS, 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: In an email on 01/02/2020 the owner said that the tank had been "Pumped
and serviced in
July 2016. "
Sand Filters Low rate
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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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# is the sand filter surface free of aigae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment: The sand filter was assumed to be under the mowed portion of back vard and no residuals
were seen. There are several large trees in the area which could cause root
problems.
Disinfection Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG55OB64 Owner -Facility: 8013 Massey Chapel Road
Inspection Date: 09112120i9 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection Jablet Yes No NA NE
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ M ❑ ❑
Comment: The chlorinator was out of tablets and the sleeve outside was entirely black indicating an
aging system.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment: The outfall pive was not located on this inspection and a diligent search was not made due
to a small patch of poison ivy. It flows into a riprapped storm ditch on the property line which
did not show si ns of residuals but was difficult to check due to rock and weeds. The ditch
was walked to the stream ast the chlorinator on the ad'acent Property, 8017 Masse
Cha el Rd NCG551098 . It seemed to be clear downstream of that chlorinator, slightly
cloudier in upstream puddles.
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Single Family Residences Effluent Parameter Limits
Monthly
Daily
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Parameter
Average
Maximum
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow=
Annually
Estimate
Effluent
BOD,5-Day, 20° C3
30.0mgll
45.0 mgll
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Total Suspended
SOIIdS3
30.0mgll
45.0 mgll
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Fecal Coliform3
2001100ml
400/100ml
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Total Re
a--4
Annually
Grab
Effluent
Enteroc—Urnts,
Annually
Grab
Effluent
1. Effluent is defined as wastewater leaving the treatment system, prior to discharge into a creel: or other
water body.
2. The wastewater discharge flow from this facility many not in any case exceed 1,000 gallons per day.
3. A North Carolina certified laboratory must perform the wastewater analysis.
4. Receiving stream chlorine levels are not to exceed 17 µg/L The sample shall be taken from the effluent
pipe, prior to discharge into a creek or other waterbody.
5. Applicable for discharges to SB and SC (salt) waters only. In SB and SC waters, the requirement for a
fecal coliform sample is not required.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible other than in trace amounts.