NCG550276_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20211129

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Frank Jurius
367 Hogan Farm Road
Apex, NC 27523
NORTH CAROLINA
Enyfronmento! Quality
November 29, 2021
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550276
Facility: 367 Hogan Farm Road
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Jurius:
On November 17, 2021, Mitch Hayes from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-
family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system that you own at 367 Hogan Farm Road to
evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. No one was home at the time of
inspection.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet
chlorinator, chlorine contact tank, and discharge pipe.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550276 authorizes
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as an unnamed tributary to the Folkner Branch (classified WS-IV; NSW, CA) 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:
® Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained
at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground.
® 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
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
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
919,791.4200

operating order. The inspector was unable to locate the chlorinator during the inspection.
You stated in a follow-up phone conversation that you installed chlorine tablets on
November 17, 2021.
® Location of treatment units are unknown: Within 30-days of receiving this letter,
provide this office with a sketch or map of the location of treatment units (septic tank,
sandfilter, tablet chlorinator, and discharge pipe) in relation to the permitted residence.
® 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, Total Residual Chlorine, Total
Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus and Ammonia. According to our files, records are not being
maintained. During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not
been monitored in the last 12-months. Please collect a representative sample of the
effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial lab and submit the results to this
office no later than March 30, 2022. If, during this time, you are unable to collect a
representative sample of the effluent due to insufficient flow from the discharge pipe,
then update this office with that information and continue to monitor the discharge and if
conditions for sampling become favorable, then arrange to collect a sample. Failure to
monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit
NCG550000. The next time there is sufficient amount of effluent discharge, please carry
out sampling.
® 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 inspector was unable to locate the discharge pipe. 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. You need to keep the area
around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation, soil and leaves. Please take the necessary
steps to ensure the discharge outlet is visible and accessible.
The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment
components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to
maintain all monitoring data onsite for a minimum of three years from date of sampling and
available for inspection.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Dlvlslon of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office ' 3800 Barrett Drive 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Mitch Hayes at 919-791-4261.
Sincerely,
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Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report, RRO files, Laserfiche
CC,' J,csf4C
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

United States Environmental Protection Agency
E PA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Fort 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 u 2 u 3 1 NCG550276 111 121 21/11/17 117
Type
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Inspector
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
671 1 70 �z I 71 I I 72 I N I
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Reserved
731 I 174 71
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Section B: FacilityliData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
367 Hogan Farm Road
367 Hogan Farm Rd
Apex NC 27502
Entry Time/Date
10:15AM 21/11/17
Permit Effective Date
16/11/02
Exit Time/Date
10:25AM 21/11/17
Permit Expiration Date
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Frank W Jurius//919-362-5774 /9193625774
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Officialltle/Phone and Fax Number
Frank W Jurius,367 Hogan Farm Rd Apex NC 27502//919-362-5774/9193625774 Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Facility Site Review
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
Mitchell S Hayes DWR/RRO WQ1919-791-4200/
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Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/molday
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Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet chlorinator, chlorine
contact tank, and discharge pipe. Could not locate any units during inspection. Owner notified the
inspector that he knows where all units are located. He stated that he put chlorine tablets in that day.
Waste treatment does not produce enough effluent to take sample. There are no records.
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Permit: NCG550276 Owner - Facility: 367 Hogan Farm Road
Inspection Date: 11/17/2021 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: No special conditions.
Record Keeping
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified
operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility
classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
Comment: $vstem does not produce enough effluent to sample the discharge.
Effluent Sampling
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Permit: NCG550276 Owner - Facility: 367 Hogan Farm Road
Inspection Date: 11/17/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
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)?
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Inspection Date: I - 2_0 ).-t • Start Time:
1/5/2015
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The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
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)
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
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Yes No Apply Investigate
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SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped,cleaned as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? 121 ❑ ❑ ❑
7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? 1\4 ❑ ❑ ❑
8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ICI ❑ ❑ ❑
9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe e ; p-t-
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 who?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES vr NO n If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative grawtn shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sand filter?
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the filter is?
15. If above ground does the filter require maintenance?
it maintenace is required explain in me comment section
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DISINFECTION / UV YES n NO if no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced a= reeded t❑o ensure proper disinfectign.
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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 j1 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) EEl ❑
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. El Ell 21 ❑
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO V
The dechlorinator unit shall 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 dechlorination chamber?
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
If no proceed to the next section.
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PUMP TANK YES
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non-d_scharge;
27. Is the pump working?
28. Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational?
29. Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test?
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DISCHARGE ONLY YES n NO I I If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed tw ce each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction.
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is?
32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible?
34. Is outlet discharging?
35. Is right of way maintained around�the discharge point?
36. Any Lab Results available? I -re-ly CA1 SL i e-v-DaS
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES ❑ NO If no proceed to the next section.
The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operat ng as designed.
If not. explain why.
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)?
39. Are the buffers adequate?
40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
42. Is there a two wire fence?
GENERAL
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section.
45. Does the system match the permit description? .f no explain in the comment section.
46. Is the system compliant?
47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if poss ble
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
NOD Sent #• NOV Sent #:
If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
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