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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551260_NOV-2021-PC-0515_20211022ROY COOPER Governor EL"ETH S. BISER Secretory S. DANIEL SMITH Director NORTH CAROLINA £nWronmental QuaUty October 21 ", 2021 Certified Mail # 7017 2680 0000 2237 3055 Return Receipt Requested William C. Wynne 1405 Patterson Road Durham, NC 27704 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0515 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551260 Facility Name: 1405 Patterson Road Durham County Dear Mr. Wynne: On October 12, 2021, Josh Brigham from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, and discharge pipe. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551260 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as Little Lick Creek (classified WS-IV; NSW) in the Neuse River Basin. The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the General Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at your facility: Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. 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. D_E Q� North Carolina Department of Envtronmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 HatrF� craouw� o....:....ru� 919.79L4200 Wynne, NCG551260 October 21, 2021 Page 2 of 3 During the inspection, you provided documentation showing John E. Byrd Jr. Trucking & Tractor Service pumped out the septic tank on October 18, 2019. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. 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, and Fecal Coliform. During the inspection, lab results taken by Pace Analytical in April 2021 were given to the inspector. A review of the analytical results provided by Pace Analytical for the subject facility revealed the violation(s) indicated below: Limit Exceedance Violation(s): Sample Location Parameter Date Limit Value Analytical Result Unit of Measure Type of Violation 001 Effluent Total Suspended 4/6/2021 45.0 359 mg/L Daily Maximum Solids Exceeded 001 Effluent Fecal Coliform 4/6/2021 400 2420 #/100mL Daily Maximum Exceeded Based on the above limit exceedance, you should re -sample your effluent and if the high levels persist, then you should have your treatment system evaluated to determine if corrective measures are needed to ensure the system functions as intended and meets the conditions of the permit, including complying with the effluent limits. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written response to this office detailing the actions you will take to ensure your system is in full compliance with the permit requirements and functions as intended. Part Il 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, 2022 and due August 1, 2021, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject COC. Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system 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 of effluent limit exceedances. D Q.�_ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources .0 'or.'®1/� Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 °�'�a"\a 919.791.4200 Wynne, NCG551260 October 21, 2021 Page 3 of 3 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 item 3 above. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Josh Brigham at 919-791-4251. Sincerely, 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 Cc: RRO/SWP Files Laserfiche DE Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources _ Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 aN /� 919.7914200 United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report 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 u 2 15 1 3 1 NCG551260 111 12 21/10/12 17 181 Li 19I s I 201 I 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I �6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------- —------- Reserved ------------------ 67 70LJ 71 I 72 LtiJ 73_74 71 1 1 1 1 1 I 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 08:45AM 21/10/12 13/08/01 1405 Patterson Road Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date P 1405 Patterson Rd Durham NC 27704 09:15AM 21/10/12 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data /// W -, t 1, C' nM C . vv ,A n .L 1, Name, Address of Responsible Official/Ttle/Phone and Fax Number William C Wynne,1405 Patterson Rd Durham NC 27704///9195985665 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Effluent/Receiving Wate 0 Laboratory 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 Joshua S Brigham DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/ 1��21r2o2 1 - � Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/nno/day Inspection Type 31 NCG551260 I11 1 21/10/12 17 18 l � j Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Limit violations for TSS and Fecal Coliform. Page# Permit: NCG551260 Inspection Date: 10/12/2021 Owner - Facility: 1405 Patterson Road Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ M 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG551260 Inspection Date: 10/12/2021 Owner - Facility: 1405 Patterson Road Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 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: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 4 Inspection Date:, Z Z y Start Time: `« End Time: SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHERREIST 5✓1502015 Permittee: w` i ( i c-,M C, w�4 A,' a- Permit: Address: Nco Sow %Pz) E-mail- Phone: a ( S"k b - Cell Phone: a( t cl 6, 1 - ` 1Z 7�K County: The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. Q `p Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate 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) ❑ I�I ❑ ❑ 4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ �. ❑ ❑ S. If yes to #4 who is the contractor? SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumpedldeaned as needed. 6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? 9[ ❑ ❑ ❑ 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? �91 ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 9. If yes to #8 date, if known f 012-91T_ If proof, describe 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 NO Lj 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Adventex, etc.) 14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ 15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑ It maintenance is requirea explain in the comment section. DISINFECTION I UV YES Li NO If no proceed to the next section. The ultraviolet unit shag be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure doper 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 / TABLETS YES W NO If no proceed to the next section. 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) E�J ❑ ❑ ❑ 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. ❑ ❑ ❑ DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES Lj NO If no proceed to the next section. The dechlorinator unit shell 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 dechiorination chamber? ❑ ❑ 26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. 0 0 ❑ ❑ Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate PUMP TANK YES C1 NO If no proceed to the next section. All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge) 27. Is the pump working? El ❑ ❑ 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 NO Lj If no proceed to the next section. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? ❑ ❑ malfunction. ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? ❑ O ❑ 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible? ❑ 0 ❑ 34. Is outlet discharging? P9 ❑ ❑ ❑ 35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? 36. Any Lab Results available? N] 91 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? ❑ M ❑ ❑ DRIP or SPRAY YES NO If no proceed to the next section. 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 39. Are the buffers adequate? sprinkler heads. ❑ ❑ 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ 41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ 42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? GENERAL 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? ® ❑ ❑ 44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. 11:1 j ❑ ❑ 45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in the comment section. fD ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? NOD Sent #: - - NOV Sent #: ,ti "J ❑ - Z ° 2- ❑ ❑ Comments: Photos Taken? YES NO Lj INSPECTOR: SIGNATURE: