NCG550986_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200204

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sccrenrry
S. DANIEL SMITH
Dlrcctur
Zhiheng Wang
304 Sylvan Way
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
Dear Permittee:
NORTH CAROIINA
EnWronmenta! Quatity
February 4, 2020
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
664 Jeremiath Dr
Permit No. NCG550986
Chatham County
On January 29, 2020, Erin Deck and Zach Thomas from the Raleigh Regional Office of the Division of
Water Resources visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate
compliance with the above permit to discharge wastewater. The checked boxes below show what
conditions were noted at your facility:
® 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.
ID 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. A list of NC
certified laboratories that provide this service was left at your residence during the inspection.
Make arrangements for samnlina to be carried out within the next 3 months. and submit results to
this office within 3.weeks after the sam ling has been done.
® Other: The discharge pipe is below grade and full of sediment. The sediment needs to be
removed from the pipe.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action,
please contact the inspector or me at 919-7914200. Licensed plumbers should be used to make plumbing
changes within your home. Contractors for installing disinfection or other equipment may be found in the
Yellow Pages under Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Farm 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)
Transacl.on Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 u 2 u 3 I NCG55o986 111 12 20101/29 17
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Inspection
Work Days Facility Self-Monitcring Evaluatzin Rating B1 CA
Reserved
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Section B. Facility Data
Name and Local on of Facil'ty Inspected (For Industrial Users di=-harging to POTW also include
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES perm:t Number)
09 50AM 20/01129 15/01/23
664 Jermiah Dr,ve
664 Jermiah Dr
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Chapel H 11 NC 27517
10 00Ah1 20/01/29 18107/31
Names) of Onsite Rep-esentalive(s)1Titles(s}+Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name Address of Responsible Officiat/TitlelPhone and Fax Number
Zhiheng Wang.304 Sylvan Way Chapel H.II NC 275161;919-30-1585e Contacted
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Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D Summary of Finding?Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(�si of Inspeecc�t"jor(s; AgencylOffrcelPhone and Fax Numbers
Date
Enn M Deck � (y+� 1 v3`
rr DWRIRRO WQ1919-791-4200/
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Zachary Thomas DWRIRRO WO1919-791-42001
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Signature of Management O A viewer AgerryiOfficelPhcne and Fax Numbers
Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previc Lis editions are cbsolele
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NPQES yrlmolday Inspection Type '
3 NCG550986 11 12 20101129 17 18 I qj
Section D. Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Left information packet at the home. No one has reached out to DWR staff to complete the inspection.
Tablets were observed in the chlorinator and appeared to be contacting water. The discharge pipe
was full of sediment and needs to be cleaned out. unable to determine if the pipe was dicharging.
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Permit: NCG5so9a6 Owner - Facility: 664 Jermiah Dnve
Inspection Date: 0112912020 InspectionType: Compliance Evalual on
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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Effluent Pipe
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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Comment: discharge pipe is below grade and full of sediment. PiDe needs to be cleaned out.
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Inspection Date: � Start Time: /� f'�'� � End Time:
SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't Did Not
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Apply Investigate
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
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2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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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 fillers should be checked annually and pumpedicleaned as needed.
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6. Is all wastewater from 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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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER I TREATMENT PODS YES NO
If no proceed to
the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six ontns and any vegetative growth shall be removed jrm nually.
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12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
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14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
It maintenance is required explain in the comment section. ,
DISINFECTION I UV YES El NO
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The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replace as needed
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16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Nop-Discharge)
DISINFECTION I TABLETS YES NO Ej
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the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weokly to ensure conlir 66`bs and proper operation.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
20. Does the Permittee know the location the
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES U NO
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The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly 10 ensure continuous and proper operation.
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.

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PUMPTA ., YES NO Ll If no proceed to the next section.
All pump'gnd alarm sytems ski be'inspec(ed monthly. (non -discharge)
27. Is the pump working?
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
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If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfail location shall be executed twice each ye r (one at the time of sampling to
ensureIN no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction.
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
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32_ Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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34. Is outlet discharging?
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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?
DRIP or SPRAY YES NO
be inspected to the system is free of leaks and equipment
FTI If no proceed to the next section.
Is operating as designed.
The Irrigation system shall monthly ensure
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number
of sprinkler heads.
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39. Are the buffers adequate?
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40. Is the site free of ponding*and runoff?
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42. is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire
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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.
Is the system compliant?
7. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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