NCG551710_NOV-2020-PC-0098_20200217

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Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7012 1640 0001 9605 6983
Return Receipt Requested
February 17, 2020
Tim Coykendall
2145 White Smith Rd
Sifer City, NC 27344
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0098
Permit No. NCG551710
209 Creeks Edge
Chatham County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the wastewater treatment system at
209 Creeks Edge on February 4,
2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No, NCG551710. A summary of the findings and comments noted
during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Raleigh
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Sand Filters (Low rate) On the day of the inspection, gray water was seeping out of the ground where the sand
filter is likely located.

Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 45 da s upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violation.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ray Milosh with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Raleigh Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/ Enforcement Unit - Enforcement Fille

United States Ewranmental Protection agency
Form Approved
EPA Washington D C 20450
OMB No 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires8-31-98
Section A National Data System Coding (i e„ PCS)
Transaction ode NPDES yr'mo,day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
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Section 8: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspezted (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW. also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPCES permit Number)
10 OQAM 20102/04
16/12/12
209 Creeks Edge
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
209 Creeks Edge
Chapel Hill NC 27516
10 30AM 20/02/04
18/07-31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep: esentativei*)1Tittes(s, P--one and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name Address of Responsible Ofticial/Trde/Phone and Fax Number
Tim Coykendall 2145 White Smith Rd Siler City NC 273441+919.225.9516+ Ccntazted
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Section C- Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit NOperations & Maintenance
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.'Office]Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Raymond M Milosh D'hIRIRRO G'N919-79142001
Sig natu !Manage nt O A Reviewer Agency.OHice;Phone and Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPGES yrimolday Inspection type (Cant.)
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Commenis (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Ray Milosh and Josh Brigham met Tim Coykendall on site. The house is occupied by a renter. The
septic tank was last pumped in 2018. There were tablets in the chlorinatior and the outfall was
accessible and not discharging. The system was found to be in compliance at the last inspeciton in
January2017. Mr. Coykendall was aware that wastewater was surfacing where the sandfilter is
presumed to be buried. He was emailed a list of engineers and sand filter installation contractors in the
area on February 17. He will be issued an NOV and will have the cause of the surfacing wastewter
determined and rectified.
Pages

Permit NCG551710 Owner - Facility: 209 Creeks Edge
Inspection Date: O2:0412020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable)
Comment:
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:
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 buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment:
Sand Filters IlLow 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 algae 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: On the day of the inspection, gray water was seeping out of the
ground where the sand filter
is likely located,
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'SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLI
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Phone: 9{ 19 ) 2-2-S - LIa / 6 Cell Phone:( '
County:
The Permltlee 1s responsible for fhe operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn`t Did Not
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Apply Inveigate
1. Is the current resident In the home the Permittee7
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?
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S. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and fifters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permitteelresident know where the septic tank Is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to #8 date, if knownL 6 2o18 _ 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 1 TREATMENT PODS YES ED NO
if no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter Is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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It maintenance is required explain In the comment section
DISINFECTION 1 UV YES NO 'c
If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure ro er disinfection.
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES j2 NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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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
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The dechlotinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechior is?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechior tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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PUMP TANK YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sylerris shalt be Inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
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27. Is the pump working?
28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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29. Does the permittee know Plow to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES ,- &�] NO ❑
If no proceed to
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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.
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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?
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37. is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES NO ,❑[
If no proceed to
the next section.
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of teaks and equipment Is
operating as designed.
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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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?
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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? It no explain In the comment section.
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47. 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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