NCG551249_NOV-2021-PC-0224_20210407

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ROY COOPER
aavcrnor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 7, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7017 2680 0000 22195626
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Molly Bateman
5400 Dude Ranch Road
Durham, NC 27704
Dear Molly Bateman,
MAILED
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0224
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551249
Facility: 4302 Aberdeen Drive
Durham County
On March 10, 202I, Chris Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system at 4302 Aberdeen Drive to evaluate compliance
with the subject General NPDES Permit. The assistance provided by Whitney Parker 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) NCG551249 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as an unnamed tributary (UT) to Ellerbe Creek designated Water Supply IV (WS-IV) and
Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) and Critical Area (CA) 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:
® Treatment system operation: Part 1, Section D (2) of NPDES General Permit
NCG550000 requires the permittee to maintain the treatment systems at all times to
prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. During the inspection, the
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality • Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive : Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919 7914200

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inspector observed possible solids in the receiving ditch (UT to Ellerbe Creek) at the
discharge pipe and downstream of the discharge pipe (photos attached). Within 30-days of
receiving this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating the
actions you will take to evaluate the cause of the solids in the receiving ditch. Also
include in your response actions you will take to remove all solids from the ground.
® 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 five years or when the solids level is found to be more than I/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 required. Within
30-days of receiving this letter, please send a copy of the most recent receipt/invoice to this
office showing the date the septic tank was last checked and/or pumped out. The General
NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal
activities for a period of at least 3 years.
® 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 tnust
indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not for swimntin,� 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 maintain all system components,
including disinfection units, at all times and in good operating order. The inspector did not
observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are
used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
®Analyzing the effluent: Part I. 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 I2 months and
provide this office with a copy of the lab results if you have. If you have not monitored your
effluent within the last 12 months please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have
it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no later
than June 1, 2021. If, 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 NCG5S0000.
® Discharge outlet location. The permittee is required to conduct a visual review of the
outfall location at least twice each year (one at the time of sampling) to ensure that no visible
solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning is observed. Any visible signs of
a malfunctioning system shall be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. The
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office !MOO [Barrett Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919 791.4200

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discharge pipe was visible and accessible the day of the inspection. Please continue to ensure
the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves. Within 30-
days of receiving this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating
the actions you will take to evaluate the cause of the solids in the receiving ditch. Also
include in your response actions you will take to remove all solids from the ground.
® Part II 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." The annual fee ($60 per year) for the period March 1, 2020 through February
28, 2021, was due by March 6, 2020. This fee has not been paid and is overdue. Payment
in the amount of S60 must be remitted to the Division as indicated on the attached Annual
Permit Fee Invoice.
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 available for inspection.
This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation because: During the inspection
the inspector observed possible solids in the receiving ditch. 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 next to checked boxes 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 919-791-4257
Sincerely,
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
Annual Permit Fee Invoice Number 2020PR001378 - Due 03/06/2020
Cc: RRO;'SWP Files
Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh. North Carotina 27609
919 7914200

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh lIcgeonal Office: 3BOO Barrett Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 2/1609
419 79IA 200

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Wier I 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NE: rib Carolina 27609
919 791 4200

United States Environmental Protection Agency
E PA Washington. D.C. 20450
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
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection
3 1 NCG551249 111 121 21/03/10 117
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Inspector Fac Type
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 OA
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Section B: FacilityLData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
4302 Aberdeen Drive
4302 Aberdeen Dr
Durham NC 27704
Entry Time/Date
11:45AM 21/03/10
Permit Effective Date
13/08/01
Exit Time/Date
12 OOPM 21/03/10
Permit Expiration Date
18/07/31
Name{s) of Onsite Representative(s)lfitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OBicialmtle/Phone and Fax Number
Molly T Bateman,5400 Dude Ranch Rd Durham NC 2770411919-682-36851 Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
• Permit El Operations & Maintenar • Records/Reports Effluent/Receiving Wate
• Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrat ve and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s)
Chris Smith
of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Doeusigned by:DWRIRRO WQ1919-791-4200/
LLJs<r Swtlttt.. 4/8/2021
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 {Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type
NCG551249 in 121 21/03/10 117 18 L
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Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)

Permit: NCG551249
Owner - Facility; 4302 Aberdeen Drive
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: No lab results provided
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:
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Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
Of pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ❑ ® 0 0
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0 0 II 0
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 11 0
Comment: Customer reported based on memeory that septic tank was pumped in spring of 2018
Sand Filters ( Low rate)
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
Is the distribution box level and watertight?
Is sand filter free of ponding?
Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: Evidence of solids at outfall accompanied by bad odor indicates sand filter is failing/has
failed
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? • 0 0 0
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ U
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Permit: NCG551249
Owner - Facility: 4302 Aberdeen Drive
Inspection Date: 03/1012021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residua! acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ 2
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
Comment: No tablets observed in chlorinator.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee
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Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any tame during the annual fee period, regardless of the faciar
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number: 2020PR001378
Permit Number: NCG551249
Durham County
4302 Aberdeen Drive
Molly T. Bateman
5400 Dude Ranch Rd
Durham, NC 27704
Annual Fee Period: 2020-03-01 to 2021-02-28
Invoice Date: 02/05/2020
Due Date: 03/06/2020
Annual Fee: $60 00
Notes
1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card)
2 If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment tc
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mall Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3 If payment is electronic, please see https:lldeq.nc.00vlepavmentslwq to pay electronically Pay rents by eCheck w II debt your
checking account Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee
4 Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5 A S25 00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512
6 Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process
7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-3698
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Overdue
Invoice Number: 2020PR001378
Permit Number: NCG551249
Durham County
4302 Aberdeen Drive
Molly T Bateman
5400 Dude Ranch Rd
Durham NC 27704
Annual Fee Period: 2020-03-01 to 2021-02-28
Invoice Date: 2/5/2020
Due Date: 3/8/2020
Annual Fee: $60.00
Check Number:

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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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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 #t4 who is the contractor?
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SEPTIC TANK • The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
7. Coes the perrnittee/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 v..t 7 a L 1 If proof, describe
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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 / TREATMENT PODS YES b.te NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
Acccs;Ib'e sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six mcalhs and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually
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1:2. 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?
II maintenance is required explain in the comment section.
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DISINFECTION / UV YES 0 NO 576 If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and s:eeves sPdu I be deemed or replaced as needed to ensurer disinfection
16. Is UV working?
17. Hes the UV Unit bean serviced and bulbs cleaned?
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES ) NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure cent inu se.; and prober opera' _n
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(lf none, mark No)
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
2.2. Are tablets contacting water? if possible poke them to determine
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO I If no proceed to the next section.
The dechrorinator unit sha8 be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper cpetation
23. Does the permittee know where the dechior is?
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechior tablets?
25. Were dechior tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible. poke them to determine
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PUMP TANI{ YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
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
DISCHARGE ONLY YES ,l NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the lime of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction.
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
32. Were you able to locate the outfall7
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
34. Is outlet discharging?
35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
36. Any Lab Results available?
37 Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES
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The irr:gation 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.
39. Are the buffers adequate? 0 0 ❑ El
40 Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ 0 ❑ 0
42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? 0 0 0 0
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43. Are the treatment units tocKea ana or secured r
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes cx IaIn in the comment section.
;45. Does the system match the permit description? if nu exp,ain'n the comment section
46. Is the system compliant? 7
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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