NCG551138_CEI Report & NOD2021PC0465_20210910

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September 10, 2021
Dan and Judy Lavender
Email: [e-mail]
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2021-PC-0465
Permit No. NCG551138
1997 Goodman Lake Road
Burke County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 1997 Goodman Lake Road on
September 8, 2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551138. 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 deficiency(s) was noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Deficiency
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Effluent Sampling Annual sampling has not been conducted.
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Septic Tank Septic tank pumping records were not available at the time of the inspection.
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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, carefully review these deficiencies and address the causes of
non-compliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie Williams with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.

Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report, Change of Ownership Form

Ec: Laserfiche
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EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
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 Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 52 NCG551138 21/09/08 C S31112171819 20
21 66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------------------
N67707172 73 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
1997 Goodman Lake Road
1997 Goodman Lake Rd
Morganton NC 28655
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
10:45AM 21/09/08 20/08/13
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
11:30AM 21/09/08 20/10/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Dylan Rowe,1997 Goodman Lake Rd Morganton NC 28655//828-460-8474/Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving 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 Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Stephanie A Williams DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/
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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9/9/2021
NPDES yr/mo/day
21/09/08
Inspection Type
C3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Stephanie Williams, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection
of the single-family wastewater disposal system that services 1997 Goodman Lake Rd on September
8, 2021. This inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained
in compliance with General NPDES Permit No. NCG550000. Dan Lavender (Owner) was present
during the inspection.
Mr. Lavender has recently taken over caring for the wastewater system and is unsure where the
chlorination tubes are located. The chlorination tubes need to be located and chlorine tablets should
be kept in the tubes at all times. Additionally, a Change of Ownership form needs to be filled out to
reflect the current owners.
The following deficiencies were noted during the inspection:
1. Effluent Sampling: The annual sampling has not been conducted. Samples may be collected from
the chlorine contact chamber as the effluent pipe is visible from the road but is inaccessible.
2. Septic Tank: Mr. Lavender stated that the septic tank has been pumped in the last 5 years, but
could not find the required supporting documentation. The tank will need to be reevaluated by a
septic company and pumped if necessary.
NCG551138 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG551138
Inspection Date:09/08/2021
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
1997 Goodman Lake Road
Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(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:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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:
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(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?
Septic tank pumping records were not available at the time of the inspection. See
summary for details.
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate)Yes No NA NE
(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:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Permit:NCG551138
Inspection Date:09/08/2021
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
1997 Goodman Lake Road
Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
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?
Chlorination tubes need to be located. See summary for details.Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
The effluent pipe can be seen, but is inaccessible. See summary for details.Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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)?
Annual sampling has not been conducted. See summary for details.Comment:
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PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM

I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION:

Permit Number: NC00___/___/___/___/___ or NCG5__/__/__/__/__

1. Facility Name:

II. NEW OWNER/NAME INFORMATION:

1. This request for a name change is a result of:

_____a. Change in ownership of property/company

_____b. Name change only

_____c. Other (please explain):

2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit):

3. New owner's or signing official's name and title:
(Person legally responsible for permit)

(Title)

4. Mailing address: City:

State: Zip Code: Phone: ( )

E-mail address:

THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS ALL OF
THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.

REQUIRED ITEMS:

1. This completed application form
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, articles of incorporation,
or sales agreement)

[see reverse side of this page for signature requirements]

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NPDES Name & Ownership Change Page 2 of 2
Version 11/2020

Applicant's Certification:

I, , attest that this application for a
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required
supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as
incomplete.

Signature: Date:

THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION & MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:

NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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