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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550382_NOD2022PC0022 & CEI Report_20220221 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY: NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED. February 21, 2022 Gerald A Starnes Email: joenat56@aol.com SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2022-PC-0022 Permit No. NCG550382 150 Lexington Acres Haywood County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 150 Lexington Acres on February 10, 2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550382. 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 was noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Sampling Annual effluent sampling has not been conducted. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 238AA2DF-0D7B-4382-8CFF-920619390101 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 Lauren Armeni with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4667. Sincerely, Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche DocuSign Envelope ID: 238AA2DF-0D7B-4382-8CFF-920619390101 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 NCG550382 22/02/10 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) 150 Lexington Acres 150 Lexington Acres Maggie Valley NC 28751 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 09:45AM 22/02/10 20/11/20 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 10:15AM 22/02/10 25/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Gerald A Starnes,2760 Old State Rd Swansea SC 29160//803-794-0119/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Self-Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Lauren E Armeni 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. Page#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 238AA2DF-0D7B-4382-8CFF-920619390101 2/18/2022 2/18/2022 NPDES yr/mo/day 22/02/10 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Lauren Armeni, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the single-family wastewater disposal system that services 150 Lexington Acres on February 10, 2022. This inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with General Permit no. NCG550000. Gerald and Rebecca Starnes (owners) were present and assisted in the inspection. The system and property were well-maintained. This is a part-time home for the owners - they visit the property around once a month. Effluent Sampling: The owners stated that they do not typically see the system discharge unless it rains; however, it was dry outside at the time of the inspection and the system was discharging. Ms. Armeni informed the owners of the sampling requirements per General Permit no. NCG550000, and commercial laboratory information was sent to the owners which provided various local certified laboratories to conduct the sampling. The following deficiency was noted during the inspection: 1. Effluent Sampling: The effluent pipe was discharging at the time of the inspection and annual sampling has not been conducted. Annual sampling must be conducted if the system is discharging to remain in compliance with General Permit No. NCG550000. NCG550382 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 238AA2DF-0D7B-4382-8CFF-920619390101 Permit:NCG550382 Inspection Date:02/10/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 150 Lexington Acres 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? Fees are paid to date.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? The septic tank was last checked on December 14, 2021 by Sorrells. It was determined that the tank did not need pumped because no solids were found. Comment: 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: 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? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 238AA2DF-0D7B-4382-8CFF-920619390101 Permit:NCG550382 Inspection Date:02/10/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 150 Lexington Acres Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 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)? The effluent pipe was discharging at the time of the inspection. See summary for details. Comment: Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 238AA2DF-0D7B-4382-8CFF-920619390101