NCG551292_NOV-2021-PC-0195_20210319

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ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATCI
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 19, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7017 2680 0000
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
2219 5619
Mack Vickers
Vickers Land LLC
2912 Cheek Road
Durham, NC 27604
Dear Mack Vickers:
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0195
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551292
Durham County
On March 10, 2021, Chris Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General
NPDES Permit. The assistance you provided over the telephone was greatly appreciated.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, a sub -surface sand filter,
tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, discharge pipe and a rip -rap apron for post
aeration.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551292 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as Panther Creek in subbasin 03-04-01 of the Neuse River Basin. The authorized discharge is in
accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the General
Permit.
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
I. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to
determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks
should be pumped out every three to five years or when the solids level is found to be
more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. A
pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is
North Carolina Department of Envrronmenlal Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raklgh, North Carolina 27609
919.7%4200

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required. During the file review, documentation showing Clean Septic Tank Service
pumped out the septic tank on April 13, 2017 The General NPDES Permit requires the
permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at
least 5 years.
2. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorine
tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged
wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit harmful
bacteria from discharging to the environment. The product label for these tablets must
indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not for swimmine pools. Part
1, Section D (1) of General NPDES Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to inspect
the tablet chlorinator weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for
continuous and proper operation. Section D (4) requires the permittee to always maintain
all system components, including disinfection units, in good operating order. The
inspector did not observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator.
3. Analyzing the effluent: Part 1. C., Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements,
within General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample and analyze the
effluent leaving his/her treatment system prior to discharge annually. Parameters to be
sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total
Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine Within 30-days of
receiving this letter, please let this office know if you have monitored your effluent
discharge within the last 12 months and provide this office with a copy of the lab results
if you have. If you have not monitored your effluent, then please collect a representative
sample of the effluent if it is discharging, have it analyzed by a certified commercial
laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than June 18, 2021. lf, during this
time, you are unable to collect a representative sample of the effluent discharge due to
insufficient flow from the discharge pipe, then update this office with that information
and continue to monitor the discharge and if conditions for sampling become favorable,
then arrange to collect a sample. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required
is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000.
Part 11 Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual
administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the
Division." Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending
July 31, 2021 and due August 7, 2020, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject
COC.
The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment
components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to
maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of
three years and make them available for inspection.
This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation because no chlorine tablets were
observed in the chlorinator unit and lab results from effluent analysis have not been provided.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office ' 3800 Barrett Drive : Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919 791.4200

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Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating
the actions you will take or have taken to comply with or resolve the issues noted in items 2
and 3 above.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Chris Smith at 919-791-4200.
Sincerely,
DocuSlgned by:
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Vanessa Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: RRO/SWP Files
Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

United States Environmental Protection Agency
E PA Washington, 1C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac
1 H 2 Li 3 I NCG551292 111 12 I 21/03/10 I17 18I r. I 19 I c I 20ll
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
2912 Cheek Road
2912 Cheek Rd
Durham NC 27704
Entry Time/Date
10:45AM 21/03/10
Permit Effective Date
13/08/01
Exit Time/Date
11:OOAM 21/03/10
Permit Expiration Date
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)trlles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
11/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OffciallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Aubrey Vickers,4302 Schley Rd Hillsborough NC 27278//! Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Prograrr
Effluent/Receiving Wale
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s)
Chris Smith
of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
DWR/RRO WQ1919-791-4200/
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCG551292 111 121 21/03/10 117 18 i 1
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
No tablets in chlorinator at time of inspection.
Requesting lab results.
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Permit: NCG551292
Owner - Facility: 2912 Cheek Road
Inspection Date: 03/10/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
Septic Tank
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
Comment:
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Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
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Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 0 • ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 11
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? •❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ 0 • 0
Comment: No tablets in chlorinator
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG551292
Inspection Rate: 03/10/2021
Owner- Facility: 2912 Cheek Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
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: Requesting lab results
Yes No NA NE
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6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
9. If yes to #8 date, if known 144 13+201 1' If proof, describe
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The Permittee Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
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10, Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES ❑1 NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
15 Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
It maintenance is required explain in the comment section.
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DISINFECTION! UV YES ❑ NO [ If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure prayer disinfection,
16. Is UV working?
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
18 Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES IA
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
20. Does the Permittee know the Location of the chlorinator?
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
22. Are tablets contacting water? if possible poke them to determine.
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The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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PUMP TANK YES NO
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non•discharge)
27. Is the pump working?
28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
If no proceed to the next section.
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A visual review of the outrall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time or sampling to ensure no visible solids or evid
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
34. Is outlet discharging?
35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
36. Any Lab Results available?
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
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The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed.
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
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40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
41. Does the application equipment appear 10 be working properly?
42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section.
45. Does the system match the permit description? it no explain in the comment section.
46. Is the system compliant?
47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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