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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG550990_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200203ROY COOPER Covernor MICHAEL S. REGAN secrerury S. DANIEL SMITH Urrcc yr Current Resident 500 Jeremiah Dr Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 To Whom It May Concern: %ORTH C-"ROUr�,-% Envlronmert al Quality February 3, 2020 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System Permit No. NCG550990 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: 21 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 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. ® Other: The chlorine tablets observed in the tubes were not contacting water. Sand was noted in the discharge pipe. This may indicate an issue *%-ith the sandfilter. Chatham County GIS records indicate the current owner is Patricia B. Leaner. A change of ownership form is attached and will need to be filled out and returned. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, please contact the inspector or me at 919-791-4200. 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 Attachments Inspection Report Change of Ownership form Cc. RRO SWP Files & taser@che North Carol;ra Department of Emvironr en;al Quality i "45ion of water Resources J�jy Ra;cigh Rc9 anal Off:cc , NWO Barrett Ut ivc Ralcick North Co. olina 27ool) United States Environmental Prute_lion Agency Form Approved. EPA Wash nglon D C 20460 OMB Na. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31 -98 Section A. National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr!moeday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 u 2 15 1 3 1 NCGSSD990 Ill 12 M01129 17 18 �J I,• I 19I c I 20f I I LJ J L 21LLI_ 6 Inspection Work Days Fa=ddy Self-Moritc-ing Evaluation Rating 61 OA Reserved- 67 72 L �� 70 LI J I 71 L_j L J 73 � 74 751 I I I I I I I80 Section B Facility Data Name and Location of Facil ty Inspected tFcr Irdustr,al Users discharging to POTW alsG n.ILde Entry TmelDate Per —it Effective Date POTW name and NPDES oermd Numberl 09 35AM 20l01r29 13108/01 500 Jeremiah Drive 500 Jeremiah Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expirat on Date Chapel H II NC 27514 09 45AM 2Ql01I29 18107,31 Names) of Onsite Representative(s)tTrtlesysl�Phane and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name Address of Responsible Offic,allTitle.Phinne and Fax Number Contacted Toni Constant,470 Jeremiah Dr Chapel Hill NC 27517019-933-89651 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 EffluentlReceiving Waters Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach add tional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors; Agen ylOffcelPhone and Fax Numbers Date Erin M Deck DWR,RRO WO1919-791-42041 Signature of M agement Q A Reviewer Ager cy. Offce/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 2131Z 49 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous ed t ons are obsolete. Page# NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type 3 NCG550990 11 12 20/01/29 17 18 ICI Section D. Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) noted sand in the cl tubes. cl tablets were observed in the tubes, however they were not contacting the effluent. Chatham co GIS fists the owner at Patricia B. Learned, however Ms. Toni Constance left messages in regards to this permit. Owner information needs to be verified and updated as necessary. Page# Permit: NCG550990 Owner - Facility: 500 Jeremiah Drive Inspection Date: 01129/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 r^ Inspection Date: OA Start Time: ')J � 35 End Time: �3 Ll� SIN -GTE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST 7/J/2015 Permittee: _1/ )� 1�7S71i Permit: � �'�l .,_ Address: &Zd ` LLga z c..--h Dr E-mail- Phone:(- _) - Cell Phone:( ) - County: LAM, ]z The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate 1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? Li Li 2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) L-e lr+ ot`t- 1la� P ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 pumped/cleaned as needed. 6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 fi ter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six o hs and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually, ❑ ❑ ❑ 12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? 13, If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.) 14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ 15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ E3 El 11 maintenance is required explain in the comment section. DISINFECTION I UV YES NO Ifno proceed to the next section. The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly_ The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replal d needed to ensure disinfection. 16. Is UV working? ❑ ffer ❑ ❑ 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) DISINFECTION I TABLETS YES %NO Lj if no proceed to the next section. The tablet chlorinator unit sha'i be checked weekly to ensure contin us and proper operation. 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) El El El 20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ ❑ 21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ ❑ 22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ❑ ❑ ❑ DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO LN If no procdadlta the next section. Titre dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? 24. Dyes the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? ❑ 1:1 El El 26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. _ 0 0 ❑ PUMP TANK . IYES U AI! pump and alarm �iems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge) 27. Is the pump working? ., 28. ArAM6 audible and visual high water alarms operational? ooesn't uta Not Yes No Apply Investigate NO If no proceed to the next section. 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ '6 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 29. Does the permitlee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL DISCHARGE ONLY YES hd NO 0 If no proceed to the next section. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each y r one at the time of sampling to ensurenq6visible solids or evidence of a malfunction. 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? ❑ Q ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? ! ❑ ❑ 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible? ,,��,, 34. Is outlet discharging? ❑ ❑ 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 71 NO If no proceed to the next section. The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equip ent is operating as designed. 38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation n bier of sprinkler heads. 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? GENERAL 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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, take pictures if possible. 48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? NOD Sent M - - NOV Sent Comments: Photos Taken? S !As tM-1+eft_ 611%') t fM 0 0 b El EJ El El 0 D El El El El 0 YES M NO 0 11 INSPECTOR: r f SIGNATURE;