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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551466_Inspection_20211130DocuSign Envelope ID: C72807CF-0090-4D05-B2F0-A00C1073B936 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Richard Masselli 3313 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Mebane, NC 27302 Dear Mr. Masselli: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 30, 2021 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551466 Facility: 3313 Mt. Zion Church Road Orange County On November 18, 2021, Alys Hannum from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single- family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. The assistance you provided over the telephone was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, tablet dechlorinator, and discharge pipe. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551466 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Stagg Creek (classified WS-II HQW NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the General Permit. The checked boxes below show what conditions were noted at your facility: n 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. During the inspection, you provided documentation showing Bradsher & Son Inc. pumped out the septic tank on July 14, 2020. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. n 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 D_E NORTH CAROLINA Deportment of Environmental amity North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: C72807CF-0090-4D05-B2F0-A00C1073B936 Richard Masselli, NCG551466 November 30, 2021 Page 2 of 3 harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not for swimming 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 observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. x❑ Dechlorination tablets: You are responsible for always having dechlorination tablets in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools. The inspector observed dechlorination tablets in the treatment unit. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the dechlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. ® 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, Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine. During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months because there has been no flow through the system. If the system begins to flow, please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office. ® 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 end of discharge pipe was not visible nor accessible the day of the inspection. To comply with the general permit monitoring requirements, you need to be able to sample and analyze the effluent from your SFR system through the discharge pipe. Keep the area around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation, soil and leaves. Maintaining the area will allow you to monitor the discharge and to collect effluent samples as required by the subject permit. Please take the necessary steps to ensure the discharge outlet is visible and accessible. Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending May 31, 2022 and due June 7, 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. £ D_E NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Duality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: C72807CF-0090-4D05-B2F0-A00C1073B936 Richard Masselli, NCG551466 November 30, 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 above. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, then please contact Alys Hannum at 919-791-4255. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: FAVIA,SSX t. 11W,a B2916E6AB32144F... 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: Richard Masselli (karafarrah@yahoo.com) RRO/SWP Files Laserfiche £ D_E NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: C72807CF-0090-4D05-B2F0-A00C1073B936 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 IN Code I 2 IL NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac I 3 I NCG551466 111 121 21/11/18 117 1810I 19I S I 2011 Type 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII P6 Inspection 671 Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring I 70I4 Evaluation Rating I 711 B1 1 72 QA I N I 73I 1 I I Reserved 74 761 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) 3313 Mt. Zion Church Road 3313 Mt Zion Church Rd Mebane NC 27302 Entry Time/Date 01:30PM 21/11/18 Permit Effective Date 13/08/01 Exit Time/Date 01:45PM 21/11/18 Permit Expiration Date 18/07/31 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 Ellen Toney,120 Albany St Apt 45 Graham NC 27253/// Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate 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 Alys K Hannum DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4255/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: I Vatn.t,SSa f. halnit , 11/24/2021 916E 1 4F EPAormb(Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: C72807CF-0090-4D05-B2F0-A00C1073B936 NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCG551466 111 121 21/11/18 I17 Inspection Type 18LI 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C72807CF-0090-4D05-B2F0-A00C1073B936 Permit: NCG551466 Owner - Facility: 3313 Mt. Zion Church Road Inspection Date: 11/18/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new El El ❑ 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: Effluent Pipe 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? Comment: Right-of-way to the outfall was overgrown and not properly maintained. Yes No NA NE ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ • ❑ Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • El ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable DOME Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: 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? Comment: 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 ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: C72807CF-0090-4D05-B2F0-A00C1073B936 Permit: NCG551466 Owner - Facility: 3313 Mt. Zion Church Road Inspection Date: 11/18/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate) Comment: Sand filter is underground. Yes No NA NE Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Comment: De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ • ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: Page# 4