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Jerry Ray Cook16�
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Subject: General Permit
220 Kirk Way
Certificate of Coverage NCG551217'
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
During a review of your permit file, the Division could not verify that the most recent version of
NCG550000 had been transmitted to you. As a result, the Division hereby reissues NCG551217. This CoC
is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or
as subsequently amended].
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit
are unacceptable to you,you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made,the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Asheville Regional Office Prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other State, Federal, or Local
governmental permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the
General Permit,please contact Charles Weaver of the NPDES staff[919 807-6391 or
charlea.weaver@nedenr.gov].
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Director, Division of Water Resources
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG551217
DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND
OTHER 100%DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Jerry Ray Cook
is hereby authorized to discharge <1000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater from a
facility located at
220 Kirk Way
Candler
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as Pole Creek, a class C stream in subbasin 04-03-02 of the French
Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage takes effect October 5, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain valid for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day October 5, 2016
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for S. Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Revised May 24,2010
Who Is Covered Under This Permit? disinfection apparatus. All existing facilities adding
chlorination after August 1,2007 will also be required to
This permit covers discharges of treated domestic add dechlorination. System requirements for a new(not
wastewater from single family residences at flows not to yet constructed) system are a septic tank, primary and
exceed 1000 gallons per day. Other types of facilities secondary (or recirculating) sand .filters,
discharging less than 1000 gallons per day of treated chlorination/dechlorination (or equivalent means of
domestic wastewater may be covered under this permit disinfection)and post-aeration apparatus.
with the approval of the Division.
Operation and Maintenance
Changes in Reissued General Permit
hr order to protect water quality and to ensure proper
The previous General Permit expired July 31,2007. The operation of domestic wastewater systems,the following
permit has been reissued for an additional five years. The measures should be taken:
new permit contains the following significant changes • Check the septic tank every year to see if solids
from the previous version: should be removed.
• Dechlorination is now required for all facilities • Have the septic tank pumped out every three to five
installing chlorination after the effective date of the years. Contact a local septic service/repair company
final permit, from the yellow pages.
• Risers will be required on all new septic tanks • Inspect disinfection and dechlorination equipment
making them easier to locate. (if applicable)weekly to confirm proper operation.
• If a chlorinator and/or dechlorinator is installed,
There were also changes made to the Notice of Intent replace tablets whenever necessary.
(NOI) which is filed to gain coverage under this permit.
The NOI requires updated buffer requirements aligning Tips for Maintaining Your Septic Tank
with 15A NCAC 02T.0506, and the sign-off of a
professional engineer for all new systems. The septic tank is usually a watertight concrete box buried
in the ground outside the house. Wastewaters from the
Key Permit Reauirements house, including the toilets, shower, bathtub, washing
machine and dishwasher flow into the tank. Heavier solid
• Annual sampling of the effluent from the system is materials settle to the bottom and the liquid flows out of
required. The parameters to be sampled can be found the tank into a soil drainfield. Both the septic tank and
in Part 1, Section A. A North Carolina certified drainfield must be properly maintained for the system to
laboratory should be contacted to perform the work correctly for many years. Some tips for maintaining
analytical monitoring. A list of certified laboratories your septic system are:
can be obtained by calling the Division.
• All samples should be collected before the effluent Do not put too much water into the septic system.
joins or is diluted by any other wastestream,water or Try to conserve water wherever possible.
substance. (Part II, Section D:1) • Do not add materials such as chemicals, sanitary
• The permittee shall give notice to the Division of any napkins,or other foreign objects.
planned physical alterations or additions to the • Restrict the use of your garbage disposal,
system that could significantly increase the quantity • Do not pour grease or cooking oils down the drain.
of pollutants discharged or introduce new pollutants • Have the solids pumped out of the septic tank every
to the discharge. These alterations include any types 3-5 years.
of residence/facility expansions. (Part II, Section • Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off of the
E:3) septic tank and drain field.
• Submission of monitoring reports is not required. All
monitoring information must be retained on site for a Chlorination and Dechlorination Tablets
period of 3 years. (Part R,Section E:1)
If the treatment system has a chlorinator or dechlorinator,
Minimum Treatment System Reauirements it is important that there is an adequate supply of tablets
to ensure proper operation. There will usually be a white
System requirements for existing (previously PVC pipe sticking up from the chlorinator/dechlorinator
constructed) systems are a septic tank, sand filter and where the tablets should be inserted. Tablets can be
obtained from most plumbing supply stores. Make sure 4) Does a certified lab need to be used to analyze
that the tablets are certified for wastewater use. Chlorine samples?
tablets are NOT the same type of chlorine used for Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to
swimming pools. perform analytical monitoring. The only exception to
this rule is when measuring the value of pH. pH
Simms of Septic System Problems values should be measured in the field because they
may change considerably between when the sample
Some of the signs that your septic system may be having is pulled and it is analyzed at the laboratory. A list of
problems are: certified labs is available from the Division.
• Sewage backing up into your toilets,tubs or sinks. 5) What If I Sell My Property?
Slowly draining fixtures; particularly after it has
rained. The Division views changes of name or ownership as
1 • The smell of raw sewage accompanied by soggy soil a minor modification and requires the Director's
over the drainfield. approval. Name and ownership changes require you
• Sewage discharging over the ground or in nearby to complete a Name/Ownership Change Form. The
ditches or woods. forms are available by contacting the NPDES
Permitting Program at(919)807-6300.
If you see any of these signs, contact a septic repair
company from the yellow pages in your area. 6) When does my permit expire and how do I.renew
it?
Right-of-Way The expiration date of the permit is on the first page
of the General Permit This General Permit expires
Issuance of this general permit does not relieve the on July 31, 2012, Approximately 180 days prior the
permittee from obtaining all necessary right-of-way, or expiration of the General Permit, you will receive a
easement rights to discharge wastewater on or across renewal notice in the mail from the Division.
_ another property.
Contact Us
Freauently Asked Ouestions
For additional information,please contact us at:
j1) Do I need to submit the monitoring results
annually? N.C.Division of Water Quality
No. The submission of monitoring reports for this Surface Water Protection Section
permit is not required. There are no standardized NPDES Program
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) associated 1617 Mail Service Center
with this permit. All monitoring results should be Raleigh,N.C.27699-1617
kept on site for three years. The Division may Phone: (919)807-6300
request these reports for review at any fimc. (Part II, Fax: (919)807-6495
Section E:1)
You may also contact your local Regional Office at:
2) Do I need to employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator to manage and run the Asheville: (828)296-4500
system? Mooresville: (704)663-1699
Not at this time. The Division's Operator Training Winston-Salem: (336)771-5000
and Certification Unit does not currently plan to Raleigh: (919)791-4200
classify these types of facilities for the purposes of Fayetteville: (910)433-3300
needing a certified operator, The requirement was Washington: (252)946-6481
left in the permit at this time with clarification,in the Wilmington: (910)796-7215
event that classification was assigned in the future.
(Part II,Section C:1) The NPDES Permitting Program can be found online at
http,Hportal.iicdc.r.org/web/wq/swo/vs/nvdes Another
3) Where do I find my stream classification? source of information is the DENR Customer Service
The stream classification, i.e. WS-IV, C,Tr, etc. can Center.They may be reached at 1-877-NC ENR 4 U(]-
usually be found in the Certificate of Coverage. If 877-623-6748). An additional source of information is
you are unsure of your stream classification, you can the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and
contact the NPDES Permitting Program. Environmental Assistance. They have information on
how to minimize pollutants at various types of industries.
They may be reached at(919)715-6500.
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General Permit NCG550000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES AND OTHER 100% DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH
SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter
permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate
of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2007.
This permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2012.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY SUSAN A. NILSON
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page I of 11 Pages
General Permit NCG550000
PART I
MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on August 1, 2007 and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is
authorized to discharge domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
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Flow2 Annually Estimate Effluent
3DD, 5-Day, 20°C3 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/1 Annually Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids3 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/1 Annually Grab Effluent
Fecal Coliform3 200 / L00 ml 400 / 100 Annually Grab Effluent
(Geometric mean) ml
Total Residual Chlorine3 Annually Grab Effluent
i. Effluent is defined as wastewater leaving the treatment system, prior to discharge into a creek
or other waterbody.
2. The wastewater discharge flow from this facility may not in any case exceed 1000 gallons per
day.
3. A North Carolina certified laboratory must perform the wastewater analysis.
4. Instrearn 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..
Treatment system requirements for existing(previously constructed) systems:
Septic tank, send filter, and disinfection. All facilities adding chlorination after the August 1, 2007
effective date of this permit will also be required to add dechlorination.
Treatment system requirements for new(not yet constructed) systems:
Septic tank(with riser), primary & secondary (or recirculating) sand filters, chlorination/dechlorination
(or equivalent means of disinfection), and post-aeration apparatus.
The tablet chlorinator and dechlorinator [if applicable] shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an
adequate supply of tablets for continuous &proper operation. The dechlorinator unit shall be labeled
"dechlorination only".
The permittee must conduct and document the following maintenance activities:
• Septic tanks shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the
ground.
• Septic tanks will be checked at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other
maintenance is necessary.
• Septic tanks shall be pumped out within three to five years of the issuance date on the Certificate
of Coverage.
• Contents removed from septic tanks shall be disposed at a location and in a manner compliant
with all local and state regulations.
• Surface sand filters, disinfection apparatus and (if applicable) dechlorination apparatus shall be
inspected weekly to confirm proper operation.
• Annual sampling data shall be retained onsite for a minimum of three years.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
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General Permit NCG550000
PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINITIONS
1. Permit Issuing Authority- The Director of the Division of Water Quality.
2. Division: The Division of Water Quality in the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources.
3. EMC: North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Permittee: The entity who obtains coverage under this General Permit by subsequent issuance
of a"Certificate of Coverage' by the Division.
5. Act or "the Act": The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act,
as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
6. Concentration Measurements
a. Monthly Average Concentration: The sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are
sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The
daily concentration value in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted
by flow value) of all the samples collected during that calendar day.
b. Monthly Average Concentration for Fecal Coliform: The geometric mean of the counts
for samples collected during a calendar month. This limitation is identified as"Monthly
Average" in Pact of the permit.
c. Daily Maximum Concentration: The concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
"Daily Maximum" in Part I of the permit.
7. Grab Samples: Individual samples of at least 100 ml collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes. Grab samples can be collected manually.
8. Calculations
a. Geometric Mean: The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the
number of individual values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic
mean of the logarithms of the individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean,
values of zero(0)shall be considered to be one(1).
9. Hazardous Substance: Any substance designated under 40 CFR Put 116 pursuant to Section
311 of the Clean Water Act.
10.Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
11. By lass: The intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility
(including the collection system). The permitme may allow any bypass to occur which does not
cause effluent limitations to be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to
assure efficient operation.
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General Permit NCG550000
12. Severe property damage: Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment
facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent lass of
natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass.
Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.
13, Upset: An exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance
with technology-based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable
control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by
operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack
of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
SECTION E. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Duty to Comply
! The permittee must comply with all conditions of this General Permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of
the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that
establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $23,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently
violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of$2,500 to $25,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than I year, or both. Any person who knowingly
violates any permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of$5,000 to $50,000 per day of
violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a
permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation
with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a).]
c. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for violating section 301,
302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing
any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties
for Class I violations ere not to exceed$11,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any
Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $27,500. Penalties for Class II violations are not to
exceed $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum
amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed $137,500.
2. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of
this permit.
3. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part It, C.4.) and "Power Failures" (Part II,
C.7.), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential
damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
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Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be
subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et sect, or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property,
or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of
personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of
any provision of this permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision
to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this
permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of
records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of
this permit, the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10.Permit Termination
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the General Permit and Certificates of Coverage
issued under this General Permit may be terminated for cause.
11.When an Individual Permit may be Required
The Division may require any owner authorized to discharge under this permit to apply for and
obtain an individual permit. Cases where an individual permit may be required include, but are
not limited to,the following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollution.
b. Conditions at the operating facility change altering the constituents and/or characteristics of
the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a General Permit.
c. The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this permit.
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the
control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source.
e. Effluent limitation guidelines are promulgated for the point sources covered by this permit,
f. A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources is
approved after the issuance of this permit.
This permit may be terminated as to an individual owner for any of the reasons set forth above
after appropriate notice in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-215.1.
12.When an Individual Permit may be Requested
Any permittee operating under this permit may request to be excluded from coverage by applying
for an individual permit. When an individual permit is issued, the applicability of this General
Permit is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit.
13. Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified.
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a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) In the case of a corporation, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice
president, or his duly authorized representative, if such representative is responsible for the
overall operation of the facility from which the discharge described in the permit application
form originates;(2)In the case of a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner
or the proprietor, respectively; or;
(3) In the case of a municipality, State, Fedral, or other public entity by either a principal
executive officer, ranking elected official, or other duly authorized employee.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of
that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager,
operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an
individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the
company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any
individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority.
c. Certification: Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly
responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines
and imprisonment for knowing violations."
14. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a request
by the permittee for a permit modification, revocation and reissuznce, or termination, or a
notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition.
15. Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by
the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and
123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
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1. Certified Operator Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee shall employ a
certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater
treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater
than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities. The permittee shall notify
the Division's Operator Training and Certification Unit within one hundred and twenty days of any
change in the ORC status. NOTE: This requirement does not apply until the permittee
receives a letter notifying them of classification of the facility. Currently,facilities are not
being classified for this purpose, but may at some time in the future.
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2. Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities [or similar systems] installed by a
permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the
permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this
permit.
4. Bypassing of Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be
exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These
bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs b. and c. of this section.
b. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an
evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part 7I.E.6 of this permit. (24-hour notice).
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action against
a permittee for bypass, unless;
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment
facilities, retention of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup equipment
should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to
prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or
preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph b. of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph c. (1) of this section,
5. Upsets
a. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b. of this
condition ate met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through
properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
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(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permitted facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.b.2 of this permit.
(3) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II.B.2 of this
permit.
c. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control
of wastewaters shall be disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to
prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of
the United States. The permittee shall comply with all existing federal regulations governing the
disposal of sewage sludge. Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Pert 503, any permit issued by the Permit
Issuing Authority for the disposal of sludge may be reopened and modified, or revoked and
reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40 CFR Put 503, The permittee shall comply
with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the Use and Disposal of.Sewage Sludge (when
promulgated) within the time provided in the regulation, even if the permit is not modified to
incorporate the requirement. The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any
significant change in its sludge use or disposal practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DWQ Regulation,
Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, .0124 Reliability, to prevent the
discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power failures either by
means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of inadequately treated effluent.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be collected on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the period the
sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in this permit
and, unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other wastestream,
body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without notification to and
the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq., the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
l published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this
permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below
the permit discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum
detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable
of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then
the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method
must be used. -
3. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this permit shall,
upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment
for not more than two years per violation, or by both. In the case of a second or subsequent
conviction, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
of not more than 4 years, or both.
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4. Records Retention
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from
the date of the sample, measurement; report or application. This period may be extended by
request of the Director at any time.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the permittee
shall record the following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
6. Inspection and Entev
The permittee shall allow the Director or his authorized representative(s], upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access to and copy any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or
operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the
Clean Water Act,any substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REOVIREMENTS
1. Submission of Reports
Submission of standardized monitoring forms or other monitoring reports to the Division is not
required. All monitoring information and copies of any reports required by this permit, must be
retained on site for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or
application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. The permittee
shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by
this permit.
2. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit.
The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess
of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit.
3. Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants that are not subject to effluent
limitations in the permit or to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
4. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
facility or activity that may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
5. Transfers
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This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director.
The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit and incorporating
such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
6. Duty to Report Noncompliance
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
(1) The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the
period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has
not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or
planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information that must be reported within 24 hours under
this paragraph.
(1) Any unanticipated bypass that exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit,
(3) Violation of a maximum daily or monthly average discharge limitation for any of the
pollutants listed by the Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under paragraph
b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director, it shall promptly submit the correct facts or information.
8. Noncompliance Notification Procedure
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional office
of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which us abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable
of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly
to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report [in letter form] within 5
days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
9. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a))2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be made
available for public inspection at the offices of DWQ or at the site of the discharge within a
reasonable time period, not to exceed five (5) days. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not
be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result
in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2) or in Section 309 of
the Federal Act.
10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
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The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly, makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility for this particular discharge, whether
for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit and
subsequent issuance of a Certificate of Coverage. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System govern discharges from this facility.
2. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final
Plans and Specifications have been submitted to and approved by the Division. Design and
operation of facilities and/or treatment works shall be in accordance with the application and
supporting information. If facility deficiencies, design and/or operational, are identified in the
future which could affect the facility performance or reliability, it is the responsibility of the
permittee to correct such deficiencies.
3. Limitations Reouener
This permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable
effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and
(d), 304(b) (2), and 307(a) (2) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality
standard so issued or approved:
a. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the
permit; or
b. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain my other requirements
in the Act then applicable.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING& COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee (if any such fee is
assessed) within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay such fees in a timely
manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 211.0105(b)(4) may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke
the Certificate of Coverage.
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North Carolina Department of Environment a d tur 1 Resources
Division of Water Quality wA1FP canal=lTv sI TloN
Michael F. Easley,Governor ?s tWiIpSffiSGalRpg. ,(.r 1 :cret ry j
Alan W. Klimek,P.E., Director F
January 9, 2007 - ---
Edward J. R. Kirkpatrick
23 Spencer Rd
Candler, NC 28715
Subject: Renewal Notice/General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551217
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
You are receiving this notice because you currently own a property covered under the subject
General Permit for the discharge of domestic wastewater. NCG550000 will expire on July 31,2007.
Federal (40 CFR 122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e))regulations require
that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration of the current permit.
To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request postmarked no later than
February 1,2007.
The Certificate of Coverage (CoC) specific to your property was last issued on September 27,
2002. The Division needs information from you to determine if coverage under NCG550000 is still
necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed
Technical Bulletin, you must renew the subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and
submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has, contact Larry Frost in the NC
DENT,Asheville Regional Office at. That person [or other staff members] can help you
determine if you should renew your CoC.
➢ If you know that your property no longer discharges wastewater, contact me at the
address or phone number listed below to request rescission of the CoC.
➢ This information request does not pertain to the Annual Fee of$50.00 billed
separately by the Division's Btul Office No money is required for this
procedure. The Annual Fee is like the fee you annually pay the DMV for the sticker on
your vehicle's license plate. Renewal of your CoC is like the renewal of your Driver's
License [ca. every five years]
➢ If you have already mailed a renewal request, you may disregard this notice.
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The attached application form shows the information the Division has on file for your
property. Please verify that the provided information is correct, or make corrections on the form.
Complete the additional questions, then sign and date the form.
The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the signature black.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the telephone number
or e-mail address listed below. (If it is difficult to reach me, please be aware that your facility is one
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of over 1100 that I am contacting regarding the renewal of NCG550000.)
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
A/ �
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
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Asheville.Regional Office/Larry Frost
NPDES file
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Michael F.Easley
( Governor
r William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
September 27,2002
Mr. Edward J.R. Kirkpatrick
10 Spencer Road
Candler, NC 28715
Subject: General Permit NCG550000
-0ert. of Coverage NCG551217
Authorization to Construct
Edward J.R. Kirkpatrick Property
Lot#35
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
In accordance with your application for an NPDES.discharge permit received September 4, 2002 by the Division,
we have:issued the Certificate of Coverage under the state-NPDES general permit for Edward J.R. Kirkpatrick.
Authorization is hereby granted by this letter for the construction of a 360 GPD wastewater treatment system consisting of
a cleanout, 1250 gallon septic tank, adjustable cap distribution.boxwith speed.levellers, 318 square foot(6'X 53')primary
sandfilter with loading rate of not more than 1.15 GPD/square foot, adjustable cap distribution box with speed levellers,
159square foot (3'X 53)secondary sandfilter with a loading rate of not more than 2.30 GPD/square foot,.chlorinator, ..
chlorine contact chamber, cleanout and cascade aeration with a discharge of treated wastewater into an Pole Creek,
classified C waters in the French Broad River Basin. All elbow piping must be of the long sweeping type. All cleanouts
are to be housed in meter boxes below the surface. This system must be at least 10 feet from the dwelling and property
lines and at least 100 feet from water supply wells on and off the site. The system must also be constructed and located
above a 100 year flood.The trench must be completely lined, top and bottom with a minimum 30 mil polyethylene liner. .
Impermeable Geo Cloth can used on the top of sandfilters.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to submit an individual permit application and letter requesting coverage.under an
individual permit. Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding. Please take notice this permit is
not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change of ownership or control of this
discharge.
The Authorization to Construct is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph 2 of NPDES Permit No.
NCG550000, and shall be subject to revocation unless the wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance
with the.conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. NCG550000.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions,the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828/251-6208, shall be notified at least forty-eight(48) hours in
advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an in-place inspection can be made. Such notification to the regional
supervisor shall be made during the normal office hours from 8,00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received
certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit, the Certificate of Coverage,
this Authorization to Construct and the approved plans and specifications. Mail the Certification to the Stormwater and
General Permits Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 (919)733-70115
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O�F W TFRQG Michael P.Easley
Governor
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-,{ Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O Y Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water quality
A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
facility.
The sand media of the sandfilters must comply with the Division's sand specifications. The engineer's certification
will be evidence that this certification has been met.
A leakage test shall be performed on the septic tank and dosing tank to insure that any extiltration occurs at a rate
which does not exceed twenty(20) gallons per twenty-tour(24) hour per 1,000 gallons of tank capacity. The engineer's
certification will serve as proof of compliance with this condition.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Authorization to Construct may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to
143-215.6C.
The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources,the Coastal Area Management Act or any Federal or Local other governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mack Wiggins, telephone number
1 9191733-5083.
aSincerely,
pAAApp
lan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office,Water Quality
Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
Buncombe County Health Department
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Customer Service Division of Water quality 1517 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 (919)733-7015
1 800 623-7748
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE
GENERAL PERMIT NO.NCG551217
TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND OTHER
DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute t43-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Edward LR.Kirkpatrick
is hereby authorized to operate and construct a wastewater treatment facility that consists of a cleanout, septic tank,
- distribution box, primary sandfilter, distribution box, secondary sandfdter, chlorinator, chlorine contact chamber,.
cleanout and cascade aeration and associated appurtenances with the discharge of heated wastewater from a facility
located at the
Edward I.R.Kirkpatrick Property
220 Kirk Way,Lot N 35
north of Candler
Buncombe County
to receiving waters designated as Pole Creek in the French Broad River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, IH
and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 27,2002
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 27,2002
� ( aut�4w;-
Alan W.-Rlimek,P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of(he Environmental Management Commission -
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO NCG550000
TO DISCHARGE DOMESTIC WASTEWATERS FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
AND OTHER DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS
UNDERTHE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or
operators,hereafter permittees,.which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate
of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of treated domestic
wastewater in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set
forth in Parts I,U,III and N hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1,2002.
This permit shall expire at midnight on July 31,2007.
Original signed by GregoryJ. Thorpe Dat :05131102
Gregory S.Thorpe,Ph.D.,Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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5. Actor"the Act": The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act,as ascended,33 USC
1251,at.seq. _
6. Concentration Measurements
a. Average Monthly Concentration: The sum of the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured
during a calendar month on which daily discharges ate sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily concentration values). The
daily concentration value in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow value) of all the
samples collected during that calendar day.
b. Average Monthly Concentration for Fecal Coliforrn: The geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar month. This limitation is identified as"Monthly Average"in Part I of the permit.
b. Maximum Daily Concentration: The concentration of a pollutant discharge during a calendar day. If only one
sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily
Concentration". It is identified as"Daily Maximum"in Pan I of the permit.
7. Other Measurements
Flow(MGD): The 24 hours average flow, averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily
flows recorded during the calendar month.
S. Grab Samples- Individual samples of at least 100 mil collected over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes. Grab
samples can be collected manually.
9. Calculation of Mews
a Arithmetic Mean: The summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The Nth root of the product of the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual
values. The geometric mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. Forpurposes of calculating the geometric mean,values of zero(0)shall be considered to be one(1).
c. Weighted by Flaw Value: The summation of each concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation
of the respective flows.
10, Calendar Day The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However,for purposes of this
permit,any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the calendar day tray be used for sampling.
11. Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Pan 116 paramour to Section 311 of the Clean Water
Act,
12. Toxic Pollutant: Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1)of the Clean Water Act.
13. Bypass, The intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of treatment facility(including the collection
system). The pemrittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,but only
if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
14. Severe property damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them
to become inoperable,or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur
in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.
15. Upset: An exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology-based
permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the pertmttee. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error,improperly designed treatment facilities,inadequate treatment
facilities,lack of preventive maintenance,or careless or improper operation.
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5. Propgriv Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive
privileges,nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights,nor any infringement of
Federal, State or local laws or regulations.
. _ . _._. _.. _ . ... __
6. Onshore or offshore Cupstructigg
This perm does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or
the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Soyerabili
The provisions of[his permit me severable,and if any provision of this permit,or the application of any provision of this
permit to any circumstances,is held invalid,the application of such provision to other circumstances,and the remainder
of this parrot,shall not be affected thereby.
S. Duty to Provide Information
Thepemtittee shall famish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time,any information which the Permit
Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking and reissuing,or terminating
this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The penni tee shall also furnish to the Permit issuing Authority
upon request,copies of records required to be kept by this permit.
9. Duty to Reapply -
If the pennittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date of this permit, the
permithe must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Permit Termination
After public notice and opportunity fora hearing, the general permit and Certificates of Coverage issued under this
general permit may be terminated for cause.
11. When an Individual Permit may be Rmuired
The Division may require any owner authorized to discharge under this permit to apply for and obtain an individual
permit, Cases where an individual permit may be required include,but are not limited to,the following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollution.
b. Conditions at the operating facility change altering the constituents and/or characteristics of the discharge such that
the discharge no longer qualifies for a General Permit.
c. .The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this permit.
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the control or abatement of
pollutants applicable to the point source.
e. Effluent limitation guidelines are promulgated for the point sources covered by this permit.
f A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources is approved after the
issuance of this permit.
This permit may be terminated as to an individual owner for any of the reasons set forth above after appropriate notice in
accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-215.1.
12. Mgwen an Individual permit may be Re uest d
Any perrmittee operating under this permit may request to be excluded from coverage by applying for an individual
Permit. When an individual permit is issued,the applicability of this general permit is automatically terminated on the
effective date of the individual permit.
13. Sismatory Requirements
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall he signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,a responsible corporate
officer means: (a) a president,secretary,treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal
business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the
corporation,or(b)the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more
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3. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defend,
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the
permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit.
4. B f Treatment Facilities
a. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to be exceeded,but only if it
also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of
Paragraphs b,and c.of this section.
b. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass,it shall submit prior notice,if
possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and
affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an anticipated bypass as required in Part B.E.6 of
this permit. (24-hour notice),
c. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may mite enforcement action against a permmee for
bypass,unless:
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life,personal injury or severe property damage;
(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass,such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,retention
of untreated wastes or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not
satisfied if adequate backup equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred timing normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive
maintenance;and
(a) The Pennines submitted notices as required under Paragraph b.of this section.
(2) The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse affects, if the
Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph c.(1)of this
section.
5. U sets
a. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with such technology based
pemdt effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph b.of this condition are met. No determination made
timing administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset,and before an action for
noncompliance,is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A pemtittec who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,through properly signed,
contemporaneous operating logs,or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the causes)of the upset;
(2) The permitted facility was at the time being properly operated;and
(3) The perrnttee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II.E.6.b.2 of this permit
(3) The pennittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part H.B.2 of this permit.
c. Braden of proof
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden ofpmof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids,sludges,filter backwash,or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be
disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials
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General Permit NCG550000
a. The date,exact place,and time of sampling or measurements; t
b. The individuals)who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s)analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s)who performed the analyses;
e. The m t"cal techniques or methods used;and
f. The results of such analyses.
7. Inspection and Entry
The pemrittes shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative,upon the presentation of credentials and other
documents as my be required by law,to;
a. Enter upon the pennitmO premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,or where records
must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
b. Have access in and copy any records that must be kept under the conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect any facilities,equipment(including monitoring and control equipment),practices,or operations regulated or
required under this permit;and
d. Sample or monitor,for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water
Act,any substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E. REPORTING REOU(REr4ENTS
I. Submission of Reports
Submission of standardized monitoring famous or other monitoring reports to the Division is not required. All monitoring
information and copies of any reports required by this permit,must be retained on site for a period of at least years from
the date of the sample,measurement report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at
any time. The penmttee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request,copies of records required to be kept
by this permit.
2. Charge in Disabuse
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this permit. The discharge of any
pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation
of the permit.
3. Planned Chanees
The permitte,shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical atter'ations or additions to the
permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining whether a facility is a
new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29(b);or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the net= or increase the quantity of pollutants discharged.
This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to effluent limitations in the permit, nor to
notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42(a)(1).
4. Anticimated Noncompliance
The pemittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted facility or activity which
may result in noncompliance with permit requirements.
5. Tramfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reismarce of the permit and incorporating such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
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General Permit NCG550000
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PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Previous Permits All previous State water quality.permits issued to this facility for this particular discharge, whether for construction or
operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit and subsequent issuance of a Certificate of
Coverage. The conditions,requirements,terms, and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge order the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
2. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications
have been submitted to DWQ and approval has been granted by the Division. Design and operation of facilities and/or
treatment works shall be in accordance with the application and supporting information. If facility deficiencies, design
and/or operational, am identified in the future which could affect the facility performance or reliability, it is the
responsibility of the pemtinec to correct such deficiencies.
3. Limitations Reopener
This permit shall be modified or alternatively,revoked and reissued,to comply with any applicable effluent guideline or
water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b)(2)(c),and(d),304(b)(2),and 307(a)(2)of the Clean
Water Act,if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved:
a. contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent Imitation in the permit;or
b. controls any pollutant not limited in the permit.
The permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements in the Act then
applicable.
PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING&COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
The permi0ee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee(if any such fee is assessed)within 30 days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay such fees in a timely manner in accordance with 15 NCAC 2H.0105(b)(4)
may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke the Certificate of Coverage.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office er
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Michael F.G.
Easley,Governor NCDEN R
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D.,Acting Director NORTR cAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Water Quality ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY SECTION
September 18 , 2002
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mack Wiggins FROM: Roy Davis Ka)
SUBJECT: Proposed Discharging Sewerage System
Single Family Residence
Lot Number 35
Spencer' s Place
Applications Number NCG551217
Buncombe County
On June 28 , 2002 I inspected property belonging to Edward Kirkpatrick in
the Spencer' s Place development in Buncombe County. The lot (lot number
35) is bottom land having access to Pole Creek. The Buncombe County
Health Department had previously determined the lot unsuitable for a
septic tank-drain field sewerage system . For the record I will go ahead
and say that the lot was turned down by the Buncombe County Health
Department for conventional septic tank-drain field systems because of
lack of available space and soil wetness.
The possible receiving stream is Pole Creek which bears a Class C
classification and is located in the French Broad River Basin. At the
possible point of treated wastewater discharge the drainage area of Pole
Creek is several square miles.
59 Woodrm Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452
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Mack Wiggins
Memorandum
September 18, 2002
Pate Two
No public sewer is reasonably available to this property; the .nearest such
sewer is approximately one mile away. The proposed point of discharge is
located as follows :
Latitude: 35 degrees, 32 minutes, 55 .66 seconds North
Longitude: 82 degrees, 41 minutes, 40 . 91 seconds West
It is my recommendation that, following plans review and a finding that
the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
are met, a Certificate of Coverage for the requested single family
residence discharging sewerage system be issued. Attached for your use is
a copy of a portion of the Enka quadrangle showing the location of the
property under discussion. I am only a telephone call away should I be
able to help you in this matter.
Enclosure
551217SFR
59 Woodfin Place,Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone 828-251-6208 FAX 828-251-6452
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Or �9 Michael F.Easley
Governor
William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O Y Alan,W.Klimek.P.E.
Director
Division of Water Quality
September 12,2002
Mr. Edward J.R. Kirkpatrick
10 Spencer Road
Candler, NC 28715 _
Subject: Application No. NCG551217
Edward J.R. Kirkpatrick Property
Lot R 35
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
This is to I.cknowledge receipt of the following documents on September 4,2002:
X Completed Notice of Intent(Application form),
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities),
X Request for certificate of coverage.
X Application processing fee of $50.00.
_ Engineering Alternatives Analysis,
X Specifications of system.
Local Government Signoff,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
_ Interbasin Transfer,
X Other: Buncombe County letter of site denial for ground absorption.
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Completed Notice of Intent (Application Form),
Engineering proposal (see attachment),. Sep
Application Processing Fee of$00.00, 1•,
Delegation of Authority(see attached),
Biocide Sheet (see attached).
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Engineering Plans and Specifications
Local Government Signott,
Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other:
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30)days, it will be returned to you and may be resubmitted when
complete.
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 (919)733-7015
1 800 623-7748
O�OF W A TFApG Michael Gores le
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h r William G.Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W.Klimek.P.E.
Director
Division of Water Duality
This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins (9191733-50B3) Ext. 542 of our Permits Unit for review. You will be
advised of any comments, recommendations,questions or other information necessary for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations -
regarding this discharge. If you have any questions regarding this application,please contact the review person listed
above.
Sincerely,
Madk Wiggins
Stor nawater and Gepiral Permits Unit
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permit Application File .
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240—D Swomonoa River Road, Asheville, N.C. 28805
828-252-1966
August 29,2002 D
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Itjn`lf SEP — 4 2002
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center oFHB - wntE2 cunury
Raleigh,NC 27699 POIRi SOORCE BBRHCH
RE:Letter of Request
Dear Sir:
On behalf of Edward Kirkpatrick, it is requested that a permit be issued for the construction of a
septic tank to serve 220 Kirk Way (Lot #35) at Spencer's Place in Buncombe County, North
Carolina. The Buncombe county Health Department has classified it unsuitable for a conventional
septic tank system A copy of their letter is enclosed. Thank you.
Sic'erely,
Heath Dobson
cc. Edward Kirkpatrick
` 'IL • ENVIRONMENTAL
AGRICULTURAL
BuK' ?)ombe County HO%1th Center
35 Woodfin Street Asheville,NC 28801-3075 _
Environmental:Health Division (828)250-5016 FAX: (828)232-4104
J�& George F.Bond,Jr.,MPH Nancy Thompson,PT,MSPH Layton Long,H.S. -
NoahNortheardlnaPuhlleHnllh Health Director Assistant Health Director Buadio HS Director
,Carolina
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February 7,2002 IW'1 IDUf
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Robbie Kirk Kirkpatrick DERR -W41H. GOALITY
P NOWiT SG9RCC MANCH -
10 Spencer Road
Candler,NC 28715
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
A site evaluation was conducted for approximately 3.86 acres(an area designated
"reserved area",PIN 9607-13-14-3900) in Spencer's Place subdivision on Kirk Way,
Candler, North Carolina to determine the suitability for ground absorption sewage
treatment and disposal systems.
This site has been classified unsuitable in accordance with.1942 Soil Wetness
and .1945 Available Space of the Laws and Rules for Sewage Treatment and Disoosal
Systems 15A NCAC 18A 1900
If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact me at 250-5026.
Sind
Stanley Crownover .
Soil Scientist,Buncombe County Health Center
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FOR AGENCY USE GM.Y
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System epplicatlo P Fn.Gemorel P mh -
NCG550000: Single Family Domestic Units endfor facilities discharging less then 1000 gal ons per
day of domestic wastewater and similar point source discharges -
(Please print or typal
1) Region contact(Please note:This application will be returned If youhave not mat with a.,...'...
representative from the appropriate regional office): -
Please �Ilst the N�N�R Regional Office representative(s)with whom you h ye at•
Name: -p6,, / AiVI S� _ Date; K, 0 •�' - _
- 2) Melling address otp"a Perou'r• -
Owner Name ( r {
Street Address
City Stale ZIP'Codq
Telephone No. (Home) I[_2� -(Work)
'Address to which all permll ccrresponderme will be malled
3) Location of facility producing discharge:
Street Address .�200 e/l?i L4:�,
City :,SAC ZIPCode � T
County to zt AE
Telephone No. W(�-
4) Physical location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street n mes,state oed
be , and ce a dir d(oRfro roadway Intersection). NAMvt
5) T is NPD permit application apples to which of the following: A�
New or Proposed(system not constructed) _
❑ Existing (system constructed); If previously permitted by local or county health department,
please provide the permit number - and Issue date
iD Modification; please describe the nature of the modification:
6) Description of Discharge:
a) Amount of wastewater to be discharged:
Number of bedrooms x 120 gallons per bedroom= -:KE�Z) gallons per day to be permitted
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b) Typ f facility producing waste(please check one):
Primary residence ❑ Vacation/second home
_.. - ❑ Other:
7) Pleas check the components that comprise the wastewater treatment system: ,
H c tank ❑- Dosing tank
13 to"so '�'Sscondary sand filter ❑ Recirculating sand fiher(s)
C Ination _ ❑ Dechlorinatlon /1 El Other form of disinfection:
ost Aeration(specify type)_. CaSeadl¢—
9) For new or proposed systems only-Please address the feasibility of alternatives to
discharging for the following options in the cover letter for this application:
a) Connection to a Regional Sewer.Collection System. - -
b) Letter from local or county health department describing the suitability or non•sultabillty of the site
for all types of wastewater ground adsorption systems.
c) Investigate Land Application such as spray,irrigation or drip Irrigation.
9) Receiving waters:
a)-What is the noma-of the body or bodies of water area ,stream,fiver,lake,etc.)that the facility
-- wastewater disc argea end up in? G
o)_ Stream Classification w._ ation(ifknown):....
j10)The application must include the following or R will be returned:
e) a es of Cove ••
p glnal letter and two(2)copies requesting a general permit.
/
UB ','signed and completed original and two(2)copies of this document.
L9- - A check or money order for the permit fee of S5110D made payable to NCDENR.
❑ Invoice showing that the septic tank has been pumped and serviced within the last 2 years
(for existing facilities only).
Newore ed yaollitles must a)so Include:
1 -_ Letter from the county health department evaluating the proposed site for all types of ground
absorption systems. _
R❑ Evaluation of connection to a regional sewer system(approximate distance 8 cost to connect).
b) For an Authorization to Construct(ATCI oniv:
❑ .�Jetler requesting an ATC
Three sets of plans and specifications of proposed treatment system(see Permit Application
- - -- Checklist and Design Criteria for Single Family Discharge)
- - ❑ Invoice showing that the septic tank has been pumped and serviced(for existing septic
- -- tanks).
Note: There Is no tea when requesting an Authorization to Construct
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11) Additional Application Requirements:
a) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm),Include
documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer(Or firm)submitting the application
has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant.
b) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm),final plans for
the treatment system must be signed and seated by a North Carolina registered Professional
Engineer and stamped-'Final Design-Not released for construction".
c) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm),final
specifications for all major treatment components must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina
registered Professional Engineer and shall include a narrative description of the treatment system
to be constructed.
12) Certification:
I tartly that I am familiar with the information contained In this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such Information Is true,ccopplets,and accurate.
Printed Nre of Person Signing• �e /t nima�n2r�.
Title:
(Sign ture ofApp ant) (Date igned) _
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b(1)provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification In any
application, record, report, plan or other document flied or required to be maintained under Article
21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission Implementing that,Article, or
who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders Inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or
method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article,shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $10,000, or by Imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (15
U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or Imprisonment"
not more than 5 years, or both,for a similar offense.)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for$50.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
Mali three(3)copies of the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center -
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Vote
The submission of this document does not guarantee the Issuance of an NPDES permit
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PAT MCCRORY
NCOR.. Lwi L
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY S. JAY ZtMMERMAN
MAN
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December 9, 2016
Jerry Cook
220 Kirk Way
Candler,NC 28715
SUBJECT: . Compliance Evaluation Inspection
220 Kirk Way
Permit No:NCG551217
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Cook:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on
12/8/2016. Your facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG551217.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any
questions,please call me at 828-296-4658.
Sincerely, )
Daniel J Boss
Environmental Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enclosed: Inspection Report
cc: MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
Asheville Files
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2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swmmanoa,NC 28778
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United stales Emlirplin al Pmletlion Avon
Form Appmvetl.
EPA Maninglon,RC.2oWD OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-91-98.
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code - TIDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspador Fro Type
1 (,,, 2 I. 1 5 I Ncc551217 I11 12 16nvoe 17 18I C 19 ( s 1 201 I
2111111111 1111111111111111111111 1111111G6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monlloring Evaluation Rating Bt CA
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67I�1 70LJI 71LI 72 L,J 73 74 75L_L_ _ 1_J_LBO
Section B:Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also Include Entry TimelDate Permit Effective Dale
ROM name and NPDES permit Number) 0430PM 1611/O8 16/10105
220 Kirk Way
220 Kirk Way Exit Time/Date Paralt Expiration Data
Candler NC 28715 01 16/12108 18/07131
Narrai of Cause Representative(xd/Titlee(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data
111
Name,Address of Responsible OffciatatlelPhone and Fax Number
Jerry Ray CooK220 Kirk Way Candler NC 2a715/// Contacted
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
.... t� Permit Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self4unitonng Program -
t� Facility Site Review EfiuentlReceiving Waters
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(.)and Signet..(s)of Inspect0r(s) AgencylORcelPhone antl Fax Numbers Date
Dsnlel J B055 D. ARO WOl1828-296-46581
Signal..of Management O A Reviewer Agancy/OffioelPhone and F.Numbers �^ Data
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous edition.ere cbsalate.
Page# 1
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NPOES ytlmalday Inspection Type 1
31 NCG551217 �11 12 8H2lee
19 (Cont.)
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On December 6, 2016 Dan Boss conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection at 220 Kirk Way in
Buncombe county. The owner, Jerry Cook was present for the duration of the inspection. The system
appeared well maintained and functional. There was no evidence of ponding over the sand filters or
septic failure. Mr. Cook has the septic pumped on a regular schedule. The most recent pumping was
in spring of 2016. The chlorination tubes were discovered empty, but Mr.Cook refilled them during the
inspection and he is using the correct size and type of tablet. Mr.Cook is making regular checks of the
outfall and has never seen a discharge from the system,even after running several(bads of wash. He
has sample bottles on hand in the event that his system:does begin discharging.
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Permit: NGG551217 Owner Fadllty: 220 K'vk Way
Inspection Date: IVOW2016 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 ❑ ❑ M ❑
application?.
Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is sand filter free of pending? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ M ❑
#Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
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Permit NCO551217 Owner-Facility: 220KIrk Wry
Inspection Date: IVDB12016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluelion
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
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lathe level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? 'M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? - ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the oulfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ '❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating property? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ _
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ M ❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)?
Comment: Mr. Cook makes regular checks of the effluent Pipe and has not vet seen a discharge so no
sampling has been required.
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Return Receiot Requested
May 3, 2016
Jerry Ray Cook
220 Kirk Way
Candler, NC 28715
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2016-PC-0147
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
220 Kirk Way
Permit No. NCG551217
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Cook:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection at 220 Kirk Way on April 20, 2016.
This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551217. 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 Asheville
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Disinfection-Tablet Solids or scum was observed in the second chlorinator tube and the chlorine contact chamber
contained excessive sludge and scum and needs to be pumped out and contents disposed of
properly.
Permit The Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee has not been paid for the past
several years. Permit status is expired.
Disinfection-Tablet The chlorinator was not operational.
Disinfection-Tablet The first of the two chlorinator tubes contained chlorine tablets; however,they were the
wrong size/type and may not have had contact with the water.
Effluent Pipe The right of way to the outfall was overgrown with vegetation. The effluent pipe was not
visible.
State ofNotth Catalina I Environmental Qoalityl Water Raaoame
2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swearmoa,NC 28778
ID 828-2964500
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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, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified
issues, if applicable. Contact Bob Sledge at(919) 807-6398 to determine how to make a payment and renew the
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subject permit.
Because the property owner could not be reached during this inspection,additional information is being requested
at this time. Please submit records of annual septic tank inspections, documentation of septic tank pumping
events, and copies of the past 3 annual analytical reports.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rob Topolski with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures: Inspection Report
NCG550000 General Permit and Technical Bulletin
cc: MSC 1617-Central Files -
WQ Asheville Regional Office
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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EPA wesnln9lon,o C.ocular OMB No.2040 0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Apparel expires 8-31-98
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS).
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspricor Fac Type
1 J 2 J 3 L NCG551217 11 12 16ID4120 17 18 C 19 ICI 201
21111111 III1111II II I II I1I I 1 l ll 111111111I 1111 R6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Raying Bl CA ----------Reserved---------
67I ...........l L 70IJ 71 it 72 L. J I 73I J74 75I.LI—W 1 I_L�I80
Section B:Facility Data
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Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POi also hands Entry TllvelOate Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES comic Number) 0130PM 161 0910226
Us Kirk Way
220 Kirk Way Exit TlnulDate Permit Expiration Date
Candler NC 28715 01i45PM 16/04120 12107131
Names)of Onsite Representative(sllrtllespychone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Date
111
Name,Address of Responsible Official/rltlelPhone and Fax Number
Jerry Ray 0oo1,220 Kirk Way Candler NC 207151/1 Contacted
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only than areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations&Maintenance E Self-Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review
EHluentJReceiving Waters
Section D:Summary of FlndinglComments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(.)and Slgneture(s)of lnspactor(s) Agencyl0g.fPhone and Fax Numbers Data
Robert Topolski ARO WQ/1828-29646001 J P` 3 _/ /
Slgnatureof Management O A Reviewer Agencyl0glcefihone and Fax Numbers Data 1
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous edition.are ab..I.t..
Page# 1
NPOEe yrlmoleay Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31 NGG551217 11 12 21,2, 17 18 C l \
Section 0:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On April 20,2016, Rob Topolski of the Asheville Regional Office(ARO)conducted a Compliance
Evaluation Inspection of the Single Family Residence wastewater treatment system(NPDES Permit
No. NCG551217)at 220 Kirk Way in Buncombe County, NC. The property owner/permittee, Mr.Jerry
Cook, could not be reached and was not present during this inspection, Inspections were concurrently
conducted at the neighboring systems at 218 and 224 Kirk Way.
Chlorine tablets were present in one of the two chlorinator tubes; however, they were too small for this
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system's 3-inch tubes and may have expanded and become stuck and not in contact with the water.
Solids were observed in the other chlorinator tube and scum and excessive sludge had built up in the
chlorine contact chamber indicating that the septic tank has not been pumped out at the required
frequency.
It is noted that it appears that the chlorinator and chlorine contact chamber for the neighboring system
serving 218 Kirk Way is also located behind this residence at 220 Kirk Way. Regional Office files
include a schematic showing that this system's effluent pipe is connected to the effluent pipe from 218
Kirk Way and may also be connected to the effluent pipe from 224 Kirk Way. The right of way to the
outfall at Pole Creek was overgrown with vegetation and could not be located. From the layout of
observable system components, it is possible that these three systems all share an outfall. These
permittees should investigate the flow of this possible shared outfall so that each may develop a
sampling plan. Annual samples must be representative for each separate system's effluent and must
be analyzed by a North Carolina certified laboratory.
-1 Because the permittee was not available during this inspection and records were not reviewed,
additional information is being requested at this time.
•Please submit records of annual septic tank inspections, documentation of septic tank pumping
events,and copies of the past 3 annual analytical reports.
Annual billing is delinquent and this permit coverage has expired.
'I •Contact Bob Sledge at(919)807-6398 to determine how to make a payment and renew the subject
permit.
Due to the violations discovered during this inspection,a Notice of Violation has been issued with this
report. To prevent further action, please comply with all remedial measures by the due dates listed.
'i •Please submit a corrective action plan and any documentation to this office addressing the
non-compliance identified in this report.
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Permit: NCO651217 Owners Facility: 220 Kirk Wny
Inspection Date: 04120/2016 Inspection Type: ComDllanca Evalua[Icq
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires In 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑
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#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
.Comment: The Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee has not been paid for the past
several years. Permit status is expired tNCG550000 Pan II Section B General Conditions
121 in accordance with t15A NCAC 02H 0105(b)(2)1. - -
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: The chlorine contact chamber contained excessive solids and needs to be Pumped out and
contents disposed of properly.tNCG550000 Part 1.A 4 Permit Conditions(Operation&
Maintenance)System Componentsl.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0. ❑ 1
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The solids present in the chlorine contact chamber indicate that the septic tank has not been
Pumped at the required freauencv. Because the Properly owner/permittee could not be
reached during this inspection septic tank maintenance records could not be reviewed
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Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 0 I
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup?. ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCG551217 Owner-Facility: 220Klrk Way \
Inspection Date: 0412012016 Inspection Type: Compllanoe Evaluation \
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Comment: One of the two chlorinator tubes contained chlorine tablets, however,they were the wrong
size/type and may not have had contact with the water. Solids or scum was observed in the
other chlorinator tube and the chlorine contact chamber contained excessive sludge and
scum and needs to be pumped out and contents disposed of Properly. [Part 1.A 1 Permit
Conditions(Operation&Maintenance)Tablet Chlorinatorl.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
-� Comment: The right of way to the outfall was ovemrown with vegetation The effluent pipe was not
visible [NCG550000 Part I A 4 Permit Conditions(Operation&Maintenance)System
Components).
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? - ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
#Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑
Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type ❑ ❑ ❑
representative)? -
Comment: Because the property ownerloerm'ttee could not be reached dudna this inspection annual
sampling records could not be reviewed.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Colson H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
March 30, 2011
Mr. Jerry Cook
220 Kirk Way
Candler, NC 28715
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Residence Facility at
220 Kirk Way
Permit No: NCG551217
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Cook:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on March 18, 2011 The facility was found to be in compliance with permit
with permit NCG551217.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you should have any questions, please call me at 828-2964500 extension 4662.
Sincerely, /
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewatef\General\NCG55 Single Family Residences\551217 Jerry Cook\CEI 3-18-11.doc
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE _9ne
Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 c Carolina
Phone: 828-296-4500 Fax: 828-299-7043 Customer Service: 1.877-623-6748 Qlmally
Internet:www.ncwatemualitv.org
United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA washing on,o c 2o4so OMB No.204MO57
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires&31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES ydr-o/day, Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 UN 2 ICI 31 NCG551217 111 121 11/03/18 117 181 rl 191 j 20I
LJ J Remarks LJ U LJ
211111 Jill 1111 Jill 1111111111111111 Jill 111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA --------Reserved-----------
671 1-o 7013 711 72L 73L 75- ty I I 80
Section B: Facility
Data
Name antl Location of Facility Inspected(Far Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
220 Kirk Way
09:3D AM 11/03/18 09/02/26
220 Kirk Way Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Candler NC 28715 09:45 AM 11/03/18 12/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)IPhone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible OfficialrritlelPhone and Fax Number -
Jerry Ray Cook,220 Kirk Way Candler NC 28715/// Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Recaving 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
Inspecttons)/� y,� .Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier /!76. ARO WQ//82B-296-4500 ExL9662/ ���- �30 —.;ZO(�
Keith Haynes Al ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roger C Edwards`W ARO WQ//B29-296-4500/ 3 3a ?Q19
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yorno/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3I NCG5 11111 �11 12I 11/03/18 �17 181r1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheetsof narrative and checklists as necessary)
Regarding the General Permit(NCG550000)for Single Family Residences:
When does my permit expire and how do I renew it?
The expiration date of the permit is on the first page of the General Permit. This General
Permit expires on July 31, 2012. Approximately 180 days prior the expiration of the General
Permit, you will receive a renewal notice in the mail from the Division.
Key Permit Requirements To Remember
• Annual sampling of the effluent from the system is required.
• The parameters to be sampled can be found in Part I, Section A. A North Carolina state
certified laboratory should be contacted to perform the analytical monitoring. A list of North
Carolina certified laboratories can be obtained by looking in the telephone directory yellow
pages under'laboratories—testing"or by calling the Division of Water Quality Asheville
Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
• All samples should be collected before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream,water or substance. (Part II, Section DA)
• The permittee shall give notice to the Division of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the system that could significantly increase the quantity of pollutants discharged or
introduce new pollutants to the discharge. These alterations include any types of residence/
facility expansions. (Part 11, Section E:3)
j Submission of monitoring reports is NOT required. All monitoring information must be retained
'I on site for a period of 3 years. (Part 11, Section E:1)
Does a North Carolina state certified lab need to be used to analyze samples?
Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to perform analytical monitoring.. The only
exception to this rule is when measuring the value of pH. These pH values should be measured in
the field because they may change considerably between when the sample is pulled and it is
analyzed at the laboratory.
Operation and Maintenance
In order to protect water quality and to ensure proper operation of domestic wastewater systems,the
following measures should be taken:
• Check the septic tank every year to see if solids should be removed.
• Have the septic tank pumped out every three to five years. Contact a local septic service/repair
company from the yellow pages.
• Inspect disinfection and dechlorination equipment(if applicable)weekly to confirm proper
operation.
• If a chlorinator and/or dechlorinator is installed, replace tablets whenever necessary.
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Permit: NCG551217 Owner-Facility: 220 Kirk Way
Inspection Date: 03/1812011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Tips for Maintaining Your Septic Tank
The septic tank is usually a watertight concrete box buried in the ground outside the house.
Wastewaters from the house, including the toilets, shower, bathtub,washing machine and
dishwasher Flow into the tank. Heavier solid materials settle to the bottom and the liquid flows
out of the tank into a soil drainfield. Both the septic tank and drainfield must be properly
maintained for the system to work correctly for many years. Some tips for maintaining your
septic system are:
• Do not put too much water into the septic system. Try to conserve water wherever possible.
• Do not add materials such as chemicals, sanitary napkins, or other foreign objects.
• Restrict the use of your garbage disposal.
• Do not pour fats, oils or grease(FOGS)down the drain.
• Have the solids pumped out of the septic tank every 3-5 years.
• Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off of the septic tank and drain field.
• Keep the area free of heavy vegetation, brush, bushes or trees, etc. Maintain grass over the
area.
Chlorination and Dechlorination Tablets
• If the treatment system has a chlorinator or dechlorinator, it is important that there is an
adequate supply of tablets to ensure proper disinfection. There will usually be a white PVC pipe
sticking up from the chlorinator/dechlorinator where the tablets should be inserted.
• Ensure that the chlorine tablets are making contact with the wastewater. Moisture can cause
them to swell up and clog the feeder tube. If this happens, shake the feeder tube or use a pipe
or a rod to dislodge the swollen tablets.
• Tablets can be obtained from most plumbing or chemical supply stores. Make sure that the tablets
are certified for wastewater use. Chlorine tablets are NOT the same type of chlorine used for
swimming pools.
Some of the signs that your septic system may be having problems are:
• Sewage backing up into your toilets,tubs or sinks.
• Slowly draining fixtures; particularly after it has rained.
• The smell of raw sewage accompanied by soggy soil over the drainfield.
• Sewage discharging over the ground or in nearby ditches or woods. If you see any of these
signs, contact a septic repair company from the yellow pages in your area.
Right-of-Way
Issuance of this general permit does not relieve the permittee from obtaining all necessary
right-of-way or easement rights to discharge wastewater on or across another property.
What If I Sell My Property?
The Division views changes of name or ownership as a minor modification and requires the
Director's approval. Name and ownership changes require you to complete a Name/Ownership Change
Form. The forms are available by contacting the NPDES Permitting Program at(919) 807-6300.
Page# 3
Permit: NCG551217 Owner-Facility: 220Kirk Way
Inspection Date: 0311012011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluafion
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? D D m
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 0 0 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ■ 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 0 D
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ D ❑
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ D D 0
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ 0 0 0
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ 0 0 ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? 0 0 0 ■
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 0 ■ 0
! Comment: Chlorine tablets were present in the tablet chlorinator. The chlorine contact
chamber is underground and not accessible(by design). There are no minimum or
maximum chlorine residual permit limits.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ 0 0 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ 0 0 ❑
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 0 ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH,DO,Sludge 0 D ■ 0
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: The grass in the yard is maintained over the subsurface sand filter and
chlorination area, as recommended. The ouffall right-of-way is partly wooded and
accessible. The outfall pipe was easily identified at the creek.
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ D ■ ❑
Comment:
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F WA rE Beverly Eaves Peaue,Governor
/ Dee Freeman,Secretary
Noah Carol[ lepmtment of Environment and Natural Resources
r - CA.H,Sullins,Director
y Division of Water Quality
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
January 23, 2009
E:, gl6IL '. GOPVi
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED—7007 1490 0004 0798 9890
Jerry R. Cook
220 Kirk Way
Candler, North Carolina 28715-9582
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2009-PC-0048
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Cook Residence - SFR
Permit No. NCG551217
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Cook:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted January 7,
2009. Mr. Jeff Menzel and Mr. Keith Haynes of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the
Compliance .Evaluation Inspection. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Perrrtit
NCG551217 for the following:
Compliance issues found during the inspection are:
Inspection Area Compliance Issue
Permit I Operating without a valid permit.
The sewage treatment system serving.your Residence at 220 Kirk Way was constructed under
the provisions of Certificate of Coverage Number NCG551217. This permit ownership has not been
modified properly. Attached is a RENEWAL FORM, which is to be used to request renewal of your
Certificate of Coverage. Please return the completed form to the Raleigh address indicated.
N�`IhCarolina
,i�alu13 Uy
orth Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swmmmme,NC 28778 Phone(828)2964500 Customer Service
nlemel', www.ncwatarquallly.or9 FAX (828)299-7043 1-817-623-6748
G IWPDATAIDEMWGIBuncombelSFR§NGG55
Cook Residence
j January 23, 2009
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Carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within
fifteen (20) working day of receipt of this letter. In your response you should address the
causes of noncompliance, all actions taken to correct these situations and all actions taken to
prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
Please understand that such a discharge without a valid permit constitutes a violation of North
Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1; enforceable under provisions of NCGS 143-215.6A as
administered by this Agency.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments. If
you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Jeff Menzel at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
t da4b�1 L 6�—�LUAa.G'V9`
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachment
cc. NPDES Unit
1
United states Envlmnmenlel Pmtedlon Agency
EPA WeaMn0lsn,D.C.20490 0-0067
Water Compliance Inspection Report
res 0-31-98
Section A', National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fee Type
1 1NJ 2 Us 31 NCG551217 111 121 09/01/0, 11 10In1 191c1 201 I
LI LJ Remarks LI Ll LJ
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --------—Reserved-----------------
B7I 169 7Ol .t 71L 721J 13IL I IUl4 751 I I III leg
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also Include Entry Time/Date Permit ERective Dale
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
220 Kirk Way 01J0 PM 09/01/07 02/09/27
220 Kirk Way Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Candler NC 28915 01:45 PM 09/01/07 07/07/31
Neal of Onside Representative(s)ffidles(s)IPhon,and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible ORcial/fllle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jerry R Cook,23 Spencer Rd Candler NC 20915//828-665-6556/, N0
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit a Operations&Maintenance E Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Names)and Signa
�ture(s)of lnspectons) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Data
Jeff Mcrowl <11(s 1 ARC WQ//828-296-4500/
Keith Haynes �q ARO WQ//020-296-4500/ 0.Y
Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency/OfBcelPhone and Fax Numbers Doe
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Roger C Edwards R. WQ//8r8-296-h500/ J b y D g
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev,9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1
NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type 1
9I NCG551219 11 12I 09/Ol/09 1R 18I ,I
Section D' Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
This residence must submit a renewal form and obtain a valid permit.The residence must also operate the
treatment facility in accordance with the permit. At the time of inspection it was obvious that the chlorine
tubes are not being maintained.
Please understand that such a discharge without a valid permit constitutes a violation of North Carolina
l General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1:enforceable under provisions of(NCGS) 143-215.6A as administered
by this agency.
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Permit: NCG551217 Owner-Facility: 220 Kirk Way
Inspection Date: 01/07/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 M 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH, DO,Sludge 0 t] ■ ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: There is no maintained right of way to the out fall pipe. There were no
chlorine tablets in the tubes.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ■ 0 ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 0 0 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ■ 0 Cl
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? - 0 ■ 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? In 0 0 0
Comment: This residence is currently operating without a valid permit.
Page# 3
POR AGENCY USE ONLY
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Cheek I A,nm,m
NCDENR
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wa"o a Fe NOTICE OF INTENT — NCG550000
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG550000: Single Family Domestic Units andlor facilities discharging less than 1000 gallons per
day of domestic wastewater and similar point source discharges
(Please print or type)
i
1) Region contact(Please note:This application will be returned if you have not met with a
representative from the appropriate regional office): _
Please list the NCDENR Regional Office representative(s)with whom you have met:
Name: Date:
2) Mailing address of owner/operator: -
Owner Name
Street Address -
City State ZIP Code
Telephone No. (Home) ( ) (Work) ( )
"Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed
3) Location of facility producing discharge:
Street Address
city State ZIP Code
County
Telephone No. ( )
4) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names, state road
numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection).
5) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed (system not yet constructed)
❑ Existing (system fullyconstructed); If previously permitted by local or county health department,
please provide the permit number and issue date
❑ Modification (existing system with proposed changes); please describe the nature of the
modification:
6) Description of Discharge:
a) Amount of wastewater to be discharged:
Number of bedrooms x 120 gallons per bedroom= gallons per day to be permitted.
Page 1 of 3 07/07
p NCG550000 N.O.I.
b) Type of facility producing waste (please check one):
❑ Primary residence ❑ Vacation/second home
❑ Other:
7) Please check the components that comprise the wastewater treatment system:
❑ Septic tank ❑ Dosing tank ❑ Recirculating sand filters)
❑ Primary sand filter ❑ Secondary sand filter ❑-Other form of disinfection
❑Chlorination ❑ Dechlorination ❑ Post Aeration (specify type)
8) Receiving waters:
a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water(creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility
wastewater discharges end up in?
fib) Stream Classification (if known):
9) Application Requirements:
Applications for new/proposed facilities funbuilt) should include the following:
❑An original letter and two(2)copies requesting a general permit and Authorization to Construct(ATC).
❑A signed and completed original and two copies of this Notice of Intent application.
❑A check or money order for the permit fee of$60.00 made payable to NCDENR.
❑ Letter from the county health department evaluating the proposed site for all types of ground
absorption and innovative non-discharge systems. Document the repair potential of the failed system.
❑An evaluation of the possibility of connecting to a regional sewer system (approximate distance&cost
to connect). -
❑A 7Q10 flow estimate at the proposed wastewater discharge point from the US Geological Survey
(919-571-4000)
❑Three sets of plans and specifications of proposed treatment system. Please note that a Professional _
Engineer(P.E.)will be required to certify all new systems.
❑The following setbacks must be met for all new facilities it 5A NCAC 02T .0506(b)).
o Any private or public water supply source- 100 ft
o Surface Wafers-50 ft - -
o Any habitable residence under separate ownership or not to be maintained as part of
project site- 100 ft
o Any property line-50 ft
o Any well with exception of monitoring wells - 100 ft
Applications for existing (permitted or unpermitted)facilities requiring modifications should
Include the followino:
❑An original letter and two (2)copies requesting a general permit(if the system is unpermitted)
and/or an Authorization to Construct(ATC).
❑A signed and completed original and two copies of this Notice of Intent Application.
❑A check or money order for the permit fee of$60.00 made payable to NCDENR (not required for
currently permitted systems).
❑Three sets of plans and specifications of the proposed treatment system. Please note that a
Professional Engineer(P.E.)will be required to certify all modifications other than the addition of
chlorination/dechlorination.
❑ Invoice showing the septic tank has been pumped and serviced within the last 12 months (only
when existing septic tank will be used)
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NCG550000 N.O.B. l / r-) r
m
Applications for existing (unpermitted)facilities with no proposed modifications should include
the following:
❑An original letter and two(2) copies requesting a general permit.
❑A signed and completed original and two copies of this Notice of Intent Application.
❑A check or money order for the permit fee of$60.00 made payable to NCDENR.
❑ Invoice showing the septic tank has been pumped and serviced within the last 12 months
10) Additional Application Requirements:
a) If a consulting engineer is submitting this application:
❑ Please Include documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer(or firm) has been
designated an authorized representative of the applicant.
❑ Final plans for the treatment system must be signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered
Professional Engineer and stamped -"Final Design - Not released for construction'.
❑ Final specifications for all major treatment components must be signed and sealed by a North
Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a narrative description of the
treatment system to be constructed. _
11) Certification:
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. .
'Printed Name of Person Signing:
Title:
I
,f (Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b(i)provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any _
d application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who
falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
'.i Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more
than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense,)
Mail package to:
NPDES Permitting Program
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: (919) 733-5083
The submission of this document does not guarantee the Issuance of an NPDES permit
Page 3 of 3 7/07
1 r f.� O/f WArF9 -Michael F.Easley,Governor
J P Wi yamGR s�PrSec-
North Carolina De LA41 of En iron nt andN tarot Resources
O -Alan W.Klimek P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 26, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED '7005 0390 00013552 9739
Jerry R. Cook
220 Kirk Way
Candler, North Carolina 28715-9582
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0202
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Cook Residence - SFR
Permit No. NCG551217
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Cook:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted May 23,
2006. Mr. Larry Frost and Mr. Keith Haynes of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the
Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit
NCG551217 for the following:
Compliance issues found during the inspection are:
InspeSboEnAra�aompliance�avalld
Permiperating wit �permit.
The sewage treatment system serving your Residence at 220 Kirk Way was constructed under
the provisions of Certificate of Coverage Number NCG551217. This permit ownership has not been
modified properly. Attached is a copy of your partially completed RENEWAL FORM, which is to be
used to request renewal of your Certificate of Coverage. Please return the completed form to the
Raleigh address indicated.
NmlhCarolina
,Nafura!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Higlnvay 70 Svoromm m,NC 28778 Phone(828)2964500 Customer Service
Internet u .ncwalerquahlyorg FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748
An Equal OpporanirylAlfrroative Action Employer-50%Recycledll0%Post Consumer Paper
Cook Residence
May 26, 2006
Page 2
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Carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen
(15) working day of receipt of this letter. In your response you should address the causes of
noncompliance, all actions taken to correct these situations and all actions taken to prevent the
recurrence of similar situations.
Please understand that such a discharge without a valid permit constitutes a violation of North
Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1; enforceable under provisions of NCGS 143-215.6A as
administered by this Agency.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments. If
you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Larry Frost at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
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Attachment
cc: NPDES Unit
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Oniletl States Environmenlal Praleclon Agency
EP
A Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
ction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
2 I51 31 Ncc551217 111 121 06/05/23 17 181r1 19Ie1 201
l Remarks U ` tJ
111111111111111IIIIR- 111111III111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA — --
syl 69 70L] 71U 72LI 23w74 . 751 I I I leg
Section B: Facility Data �LJ
Name and Location of Facility negation!(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Robbie Kirkpatrick - SFR 12:30 PM 06/05/23 02/09/27
220 Kirk way Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Candler NC 28715 12:45 PM 06/05/23 07/07/31
Name(s)of Onshe Representative(spTitleshiblehone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible OfficialRille/Phone and Fax Number
Edward J R Kir'kpatrick,23 spencer Rd Candler NC 28715//826-665-65 56/
Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only these areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as nemssa
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of
Ins��pect(ons) Agency/Offce/Phone and Fax Numbers Data
Larry Frost ,/ L ARO WQ//828-296-9500 Ext.9659/
Keith Haynes ARE WQ//828-296-4500/ 4
Signature of Management 0 A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Roger C Edwards ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Farm 3560J(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
Page# 1
n
NPDES yr/ma/tley Inspection Type 1
S NCG551217 11 12 06/05/23 17 181 _'
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheet
s of narrative and Checklists is as necessary)
This inspection was in response to a complaint from the Buncombe County Health Inspector.
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Page# 2
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Permit: NCG551217 Owner-Facility: Robbie Kirkpatrick-SFR
Inspection Date: 05/23/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations &Maintenance _ Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ i] ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH, DO,Sludge ❑ N ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? El ❑ ■ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ i] ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ M
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? in ❑ 0 ❑
Is the inspector granted access to ail areas for inspection? ■ ❑ D ❑
Comment: Operating with an invalid permit
Page# 3
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�OF WA7gRo n, Michael F.Easley,Governor
� G , � i - William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Notlh Carolina U t.,.. ient of EnJlronmant�(ttl N�gtural Resources
� [ Alan VJ Kliniek�P;E.Director> H ,
,� Division of Water quality
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
August 3, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7002 0460 00019899 1253
Mr. Edward Shipman
220 Kirk Way
Candler, North Carolina 28715-9582
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2005-PC-0189
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Shipman Residence - SFR
Permit No. NCG551217
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Shipman:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted July 29,
2005. Larry Frost and Keith Haynes of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance
Evaluation Inspection. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCG551217 for
the following:
Compliance issues found during the inspection are:
Inspection Area Compliance Issue
Permit Operating without a valid permit.
Operation No chlorine tablets in use.
Maintenance Chlorinator damaged.
The sewage treatment system serving your Residence at 220 Kirk Way (Buncombe County
Parcel Identification Number 9607.13-14-0967.000) was constructed under the provisions of
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG551217. This permit ownership has not been modified properly.
Attached is a copy of your partially completed RENEWAL FORM, which is to be used to request
renewal of your Certificate of Coverage. Please return the completed form to the Raleigh address
indicated.
Please understand that such a discharge without a valid permit constitutes a violation of
North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1; enforceable under provisions of NCGS 143-
215.6A as administered by this Agency.
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swenueno ,N.C.28778 Telephone:82W96-4500 FAX: 82M99-7043 Customer Service:877/623-6/48 N%hCarora
atural�
Shipman Residence
August 3, 2005
Page 2
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and
comments.
To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in
writing to this office within fifteen (15) working day of receipt of this letter. You should address the
causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you
should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Larry Frost at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachment
cc: WQ Central Files w/attachment
Enforcement w/attachment
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• United Slates Environmental Podoctlon Agency t
VTmnsadion
Washington,D.C.20460 Farm Approved,
OMB No.2040-0057
aterCompliancel s e Ion e rt Approval expires8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
;;;
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
31 NC6=51217 111 121 09/07/29 17 18L 19U 2U1111II1IlIIIIIIIIIilllflllllllllllllllllllllll166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CA -------------------------Reserved--------.-.----._
67I 69 70 u 71 U 72 U 13 W 74 751 I I I I I I 180
SeIXion re Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POND,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Data
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Bobbie Kirkpatrick - SFR 09:10 AM 05/07/29 02/09/21
220 Ktrt way Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
j Candler NC 28715 -
09:20 AM 05/07/29 07/07/31
Name(s)of Dinette Repmsentative(s) ritles(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible OPocialRitle/Phone and Fax Number
Edward J R Ki. .kpatrick,23 Spencer Rd Candler Bic 20715//t120-665-6550 Facled
NO
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■Operations&Maintenance ■ Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Findin /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
I
(See attachment summary)
Names)and Signatures)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
T.arxy Frost ARO WCV/a88-296-4500 Nxt.4658/
Keith 9ayaes ARK BK//826-296-4500 Ex 6/
Signature of Management QA Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Royer (; Edwards`P&5- 618-296-4500 Eat4656/ -tie 57
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9.94)Previous editions are obsolete.
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
3 NCG'151219
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
PexmiC iJ In peed OL tLoc,ff'r to c,,tot owneL.
Chloe.inatoi has fo tablets and is m nfcd of xepai r.
Yes Nn NA NF
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is the facility as described in the permit? 0
C3 El
Are there any special conditions for the permit? O O
11
Is access to the plant Site restricted to the general public? El 13 0 O
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 13O
Comment:Permit has not been bartered to current owner,
np at o ^uteri Ves Nn NA NP
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ElM El O
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH,DO,Sludge Judge,
and other that are applicable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:Equipment Is damaged by mower.
Disinfpnfion-Tahlet
Vas No NA NF
Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
0
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? O p
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? 0 0
Cl
Is there chlodne residual prior to de chlorination? 11 ■
Comment:Chlorinator is empty.