NCG551553_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_NOD-2020-PC-0031_20200218

ROY COOPER
Cutir•rnor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Scrrefury
S. DANIEL SMITH
Diirctor
Margaret E Baldwin
1318 Ford Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
NOR I'll CAROLINA
Environmental Quolity
February 18, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2020-PC-0031
Permit No. NCG551553
1318 Ford Road
Orange County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of your septic system on February 12,
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. NCG551553. 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 deficiency(s) was noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiency
Sand Filters (Low rate) After diagnosis, there appears to be broken pipes in the sandfilter. Pooling and leaking
observed.
Pump Station - Effluent Audible and visual alarms not working properly.
Septic Tank Audible and visual alarms not working properly.
Effluent Sampling �- No lab results available. 4

Remedial actions should have already been 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, carefully review these deficiencies and address the causes of
non-compliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joshua Brigham 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
Single Family Wastewater System Checklist
Inspection Report
cc: RRO files
DWR Laserfiche
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United States Environmental arotecuon agency Farm Approved.
EPA Wasnington 0 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 yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 u 2 15 3 NCG551553 1
11 12 20/02/12 17 18 Ld 19 1 c !J
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA Reserved
67 70 I ) 71 r t 72 I I 73 L 1 I74 75III 80
u Section B Facility Data LJ ! I 1
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW. also include Entry TimelDate Permit Effective Dale
POTW name and NPDES Permit Number)
10 =5AM 20102112 13108101
1318 Ford Road
1318 Ford Rd Exit Timeic ate Permit Expiration Date
Chapel Hill NC 27516 11 A5AM 20/02/12 18/0711
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tides(syPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Fa; :;ty Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Offlciat/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Margaret E Baldwin,1318 Ford Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516. , Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated during Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations 8 Maintenar Gf Records -'Reports Self -Monitoring Program
Effluent/Receiving Waters 0 Laboratory Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Commenls (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
Joshua S Brigham DWRIRRO W01919-79142u."
Signature or Management O A Reviewer Agency; Offi.013hone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type
3 NCG55152 11 12 2010212 17 18 I sI
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit NCG551553 Owner-Facifity: 1318FordRoad
Inspection Date: 02/12/2020 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
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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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: Mt,SS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
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 algae or excessive vegetation?
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Comment: After diagnosis, there appears to be broken PiDes in the sandfflter. Poolinq and leakin
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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: Audible and visual alarms not working ro erl .
Pump Station - Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all pumps present? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
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Permit: NCG551553
Inspection Date: 02/12/2020
Owner • Facillty: 131 B Ford Raad
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pump Station - Effluent
Yes No NA NE
Are all pumps operable?
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Are float controls operable?
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Is SCADA telemetry available and operational?
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Is audible and visual alarm available and operational?
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Comment: Audible and visual alarms not working
properly.
Disinfection - UV
Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site?
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Are UV bulbs clean?
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1s UV intensity adequate?
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Is transmittance at or above designed level?
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Is there a backup system on site?
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Is effluent clear and free of solids?
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Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
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:
Other Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling (low proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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1s the tubing clean?
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Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
Comment: No lab results available.
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permitt-3e71:1
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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?
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5. if yes to #4 who is the contractor?
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TANK The septic: lank and filters shculd be ct%acked annua ly and pumped c:eaned as needed
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic lank? �1� ❑
7. Does the permitteetresident kr-ow where the septic lank is located? ❑
8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ®. ❑
9. If yes to #8 data, if known 3 v a e - Z-01.0 _ If proof. describe
10. Does the septic tank have art <ELUENT FILTER or �ANITARY-
11If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? 2 t Z Z o
SAND FILTER I TREAT
(circle one)
whom?
IM
MENT PODS YES NO LJ If no proceed to the next section.
Access tare sand titer surfaces shal. Le raked and leveled every six mo W., ad any vegetative grcwlh sha I be removed manually
12. Is system something other than a sanciFter? ❑ F ❑ ❑
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc)
14. floes the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? [A ❑ ❑ ❑
15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
If maintenanca is required exp:arn rn the comment season.
DISINFECTION I UV YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
The uAravio!et unit shall be cl•ecked weekly The lamps and s!eeves sh.quld to c!aana_d or rep -aced as need=C�ta e`15 ro proper d:s nre❑ct.or,
16. Is UV working? t_1 El
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 Lj NO
The tablet chiernaior unit shall be cracked weekly to ensure con; nuoGs and proCer cperat en
19. does the permittee have the correct chlor,ne tablets?(If none, mark No)
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
The dech!orinator unit sha I be checked weak!y to ensu.a c4niint:ous and proper cperat:sn
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
26- Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to d_lerrnine
If no proceed to the next section.
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PUMP TANK YES NO Ej
If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sylems shall be inspected monthly (non -discharge)
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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 2/I7-Z0 AUDIBLE & VISUAL -L/
DISCHARGE ONLY YES W NO LJ If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each y ar (ane at the time of sampling to ensure no solids or evidence of
a mal function
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 LJ NO
If no proceed to the next
section.
The Irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equ:pmenl 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 work'.ng properly?
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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? It yes explain in the ccmment sect;on.
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45. Does the system match the permit description? if 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.
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4B. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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