NCG551387_Inspection 04-13-2021_20210813

United States Environmental Protection Agency
E PA Washington, D.C. 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
1 IN I 2 u 'I NCG551387 111 121 21/04/13 117
Type
181 r• 1
1lll11I1111
Inspector Fac Type
19 I s I 20U
21111111 IIIIIIIIIlI Ill111l 1111111
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved--------
671 I 701 1 71 Li 72 1 N 1 73I I I74 71
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1 1 1 1 1 1 160
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
3714 Esther Drive
3714 Esther Dr
Durham NC 27703
Entry Time/Date
02:00PM 21/04/13
Permit Effective Date
12/08/01
Exit Time/Date
02:30PM 21/04/13
Permit Expiration Date
13/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
111
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Ofticialftle/Phone and Fax Number
Charles L Gibbs,PO Box 1246 Durham NC 27702Contacted
111
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jane Bernard DWR/Non Discharge Compliance Unit/919-791-4200/
CANA_ I6Z. 12...)._, LA ( 'N 131 a /
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmolday
31 NCG551387 i11 121 21104,13
117
Inspection Type
181r-I
(Cont.)
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The following violations were present and on -going on the site:
1. Operation, Maintenance & Records: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at all
times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. At the time of this compliance
inspection the following items needed repairs/attention.
a. The chlorinator did not have chlorine tablets in the tubes.
b. The chlorinator had several inches of solids/sludge accumulation. See photos 1 and 2.
c. One (1) of the two (2) chlorinators is broken and not in use. See photo 3.
d. The solids/sludge traveled into the receiving ditch. See photo 4.
2. 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 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 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 5 years.
3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: 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.
a. The inspector did not observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. This issue was addressed in
the August 18, 2017 inspection report.
b. One (1) of the two (2) chlorinator sleeves is broken and not in use. See photo 3.
Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by
the General NPDES Permit. Submit the receipt to the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) within 30 days of
this letter.
4. 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. 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
December 31, 2021. In the last inspection letter dated September 7, 2017, you were requested to
sample your effluent and to submit the analytical results to this office. The Raleigh Regional Office
has not received the requested results. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a
violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000.
5. 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 discharge pipe was visible and
accessible the day of the inspection. The visual review of the outfall location shows visible solids in
several feet of the receiving ditch. See photo 4.
6. 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 beginning November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021, was
due by October 31, 2020. This fee has not been paid and is overdue. Payment in the amount of $60
must be remitted to the Division as indicated on the attached Annual Permit Fee Invoice
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Permit: NCG551387
Inspection Date: 04/13/2021
Owner - Facility: 3714 Esther Drive
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Other
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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