The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutNCG550464_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210812R.OY COOPER. Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Attn: Mrs. Judy Price 258 Center Meeting House Rd. Stoneville, NC 27048 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality August 12, 2021 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Residence, NCG550464 Rockingham County Dear Mrs. Price: Tricia Lowery, of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO), visited your residence located at 258 Center Meeting House Rd. on August 3, 2021, to perform a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI). The assistance and cooperation you provided was greatly appreciated. Details of the inspection are recorded on the attached EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report. You are reminded that, in accordance with NC General Statute 143-215.1, failure to comply with all conditions of the permit subjects the permittee to civil penalties not to exceed $25,000.00 per violation, per day. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Tricia Lowery by phone at 336-776- 9691, or by email at tricia.lowery@ncdenr.gov . You may also contact me by phone at 336-776-9700, or by email at lon.snider@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSignedigby:< %w. l . cJn.ldiff 145B49E225C94EA... Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: 1. EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report cc: LaserFiche NORTH D E D.o.rtm.m .f Dnim.mo.t.i au.i` North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 336.776.9800 DocuSign Envelope ID: C32B50EE-D22F-418C-BAD5-A133C9A047A6 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 1 21IIIIII Inspection 671 Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection IN I 2 IL I 3 I NCG550464 111 121 21/08/03 117 Type 1810I IIIIIIIIIII Inspector Fac Type 19I S I 2011 IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I IIIIII P6 Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved I 70I I 711 172 I N I 73I 1 74 71 I I I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES oermit Number) 258 Center Meeting House Road 258 Ctr Meeting House Rd Stoneville NC 27048 Entry Time/Date 10:15AM 21/08/03 Permit Effective Date 19/11/18 Exit Time/Date 11:15AM 21/08/03 Permit Expiration Date 20/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Judy A Price,258 Center Meeting House Stoneville NC 27048//956-346-4901/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Sludge Handling DispoFacility Site Review Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) Patricia and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Lowery DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9691/ p- DocuSigned by: .nA,i,612, 9�t9eivw 8/11/2021 0 Signature '-42D52155508C4/6... of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date FDocuSigned by: "{ !� 8/11/2021 �A, l . 5A.1�Gf 145B49E225C94EA... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: C32B50EE-D22F-418C-BAD5-A133C9A047A6 31 NPDES yr/mo/day N CG550464 111 121 21/08/03 I17 Inspection Type 18LI (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On 8/3/2021, Tricia Lowery met with homeowner Judy Price to perform CEI inspection of a SFR at 258 Center Meeting House Rd, Stoneville, NC. Judy Price assisted and escorted inspector during the on -site inspection. The system consists of: septic tank, sand filter, chlorination/disinfection apparatus and outfall to small creek in backyard of home. The system is 20+ years old. Mr. and Mrs. Price moved into home November 2020. The septic tank has been pumped sinced they have moved in. The septic haul company (Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service in Mayodan) will return one year after pumping to check level and then set schedule of how often to pump the tank. There are only 2 people dwelling in the home, therefore a low flow is expected. Did not access sand filters and chlorination tubes are in great shape. The homeowners keeps the chlorination tubes covered at all times to prevent damage. The outfall could not be visualized due to overgrowth and steep embankment. Due to low flow from home, it is probable the sand filters and outfall are not utilized in treatment process as the septic tank is checked and maintained on an annual basis. I gave a copy of the permit to Mrs. Price. The records she had on hand indicated she has saved several correspondence from DWR that was passed down from previous owners. Manuals from manufacturer of the treatment system was also present and given to inspector to review. No laboratory analysis have been conducted (as they have only been in home 7 months). Concern(s) noted during the inspection is/are outlined below: 1. When they were instructed on using chlorine tablets for disinfection, the person instructing Mrs. Price did not state there was a specific tablet to use, therefore, they have been using pool chlorine tablets (Tri-chlor). I instructed them NOT to use the pool chlorine tablets. I emailed them our handout for proper chlorination products to use and sent links for where to purchase. I emphasized proper chlorine tablets are composed of 'calcium hypochlorite'. 2. Overgrowth and cover of outfall pipe. Could not find the outfall. Overall, the system is in good condition and properly maintained with regular septic maintanance services. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C32B50EE-D22F-418C-BAD5-A133C9A047A6 Permit: NCG550464 Inspection Date: 08/03/2021 Owner - Facility: 258 Center Meeting House Road Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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: Gave Mrs. Price a copy of the general NCG55 permit for her records. 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: The chlorination tubes are covered to prevent damage. 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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ II El El El ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA ❑ ❑ • NE Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Septic is maintained on a regular schedule by Gann Brothers Septic Tank Service in Mayodan. 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) Comment: Could not access sand filters. Disinfection -Tablet Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ • Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: C32B50EE-D22F-418C-BAD5-A133C9A047A6 Permit: NCG550464 Inspection Date: 08/03/2021 Owner - Facility: 258 Center Meeting House Road Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Number of tubes in use? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Yes No NA NE 2 ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: The homeowners were not properly instructed on which tablets to use for disinfection. They have been using pool tablets (tri-chlor). Page# 4