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March 14, 2022
Mendoza Tree Expert
5718 Georgia Road
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0095
Permit No. NCG550866
5718 Georgia Rd.
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 5718 Georgia Rd. on March 3,
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. NCG550866. 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 violations were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Septic Tank Septic tank maintenance records were not available during the inspection, and have not
been provided since at least 2016. [NCG550000 Part I. D. 3. a.- b. Permit Conditions
(Operation, Maintenance & Records) Septic tanks shall be inspected at least yearly
to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary.
Septic tanks shall be pumped out at least once every five years or when the solids
level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment,
whichever is greater.] _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Effluent Pipe The effluent pipe could not be located during the inspection, and has not been located
since at least 2016. [NCG550000 Part I. D. 4. Permit Conditions (Operation,
Maintenance & Records) All system components, including but not necessarily
limited to, septic tanks, surface sand filters, other filter components,
pump/recirculation tanks, controls and alarms, disinfection units, dechlorination
apparatus, and the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good operating
order.] _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DocuSign Envelope ID: F9BF8398-E3D3-4264-A29D-5F3F01F01931
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Effluent Sampling Annual effluent sampling results were not available during the inspection, and have not
been provided since at least 2016. [NCG550000 Part I. C. Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements (see tables in NCG550000 General Permit).] _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Corrective Measures for the Violations Noted Above:
Septic Tank: Provide receipt of septic tank pumping and/or maintenance records to the Asheville Regional Office
(ARO).
Effluent Pipe: Locate effluent pipe and additional treatment units and submit pictures and a sketch of the layout to
ARO.
Effluent Sampling: After locating the effluent pipe, sample if effluent pipe is discharging, or document that the pipe
is not discharging and submit to ARO.
In addition, the issues below must also be addressed:
Compliance Issues:
1. The current owner is not listed as the Permittee. Fill out the Change of Ownership form and submit per
instructions on the form.
2. The Certificate of Coverage is expired because permit fees are past due – please pay the provided invoices.
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, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of this Notice
of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified
issues, if applicable.
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, Change of Ownership Form, Past Due Invoices
Ec: Laserfiche
DocuSign Envelope ID: F9BF8398-E3D3-4264-A29D-5F3F01F01931
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 NCG550866 22/03/03 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)
5718 Georgia Rd.
5718 Georgia Rd
Franklin NC 28744
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
10:00AM 22/03/03 13/08/01
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
10:30AM 22/03/03 18/07/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Walter L Propst,PO Box 1720 Franklin NC 28734//828-369-2468/Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 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
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.
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3/11/2022
3/11/2022
NPDES yr/mo/day
22/03/03
Inspection Type
C3111218
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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 5718 Georgia Road. This inspection was
conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with General
NPDES Permit No. NCG550000.
Prior to the inspection, Ms. Armeni was unable to get in touch with the current owner of the business
associated with the property. According to the Macon County GIS, the property was purchased by
Mendoza Tree Expert in 2019. Ms. Armeni attempted to contact someone affiliated with the business
via email and phone, but did not hear back.
During the inspection, Ms. Armeni could not locate any system components, and no paperwork was
provided since the owner could not be contacted. The back portion of the property near the river
could not be accessed since it was fenced off and locked.
Permit: The current owner is not listed as the Permittee. Please fill out the provided Change of
Ownership form and submit per instructions on the form. Additionally, the Certificate of Coverage
(CoC) is currently expired because annual permit fees are past due. The past due invoices have
been
provided and need to be paid in order to retain this CoC.
The following violations were noted during the inspection:
1. Septic Tank: The septic tank could not be located and no maintenance records were available.
2. Effluent Pipe: The effluent pipe could not be located.
3. Effluent Sampling: It is unclear whether or not the system discharges and if effluent sampling is
being conducted since the effluent pipe could not be located and the owner could not be contacted .
NCG550866 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG550866
Inspection Date:03/03/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
5718 Georgia Rd.
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?
The current owner is not listed as the permittee and annual fees have been overdue
for the past three years. The back portion of the property was fenced off and I could
not access it. See summary for details.
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?
The property is occupied by Mendoza Tree Expert, and no one associated with the
business could be contacted prior to the inspection. No treatment units could be
located.
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 cover could not be located. The owner could not be contacted prior to
the inspection, therefore no maintenance records were obtained.
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 could not be located during the inspection. The back portion of the
property was fenced off and locked.
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
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Permit:NCG550866
Inspection Date:03/03/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
5718 Georgia Rd.
Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
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 owner could not be contacted prior to the inspection, therefore no annual
sampling records were provided.
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]
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
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility’s
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
*2018PR010672*
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County
Invoice Date:11/07/2018
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/07/2018
Annual Fee:$60.00
2019-12-01 to 2020-11-30
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
2018PR010672Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see https://deq.nc.gov/epayments/wq to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your
checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-3698.
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County Invoice Date:11/7/2018
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/7/2018
Annual Fee:$60.00
Check Number:
2019-12-01 to 2020-11-30
Overdue
*2018PR010672*
2018PR010672
New Owner: Mendoza Tree Expert
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility’s
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
*2019PR010739*
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County
Invoice Date:11/05/2019
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/05/2019
Annual Fee:$60.00
2020-12-01 to 2021-11-30
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
2019PR010739Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see https://deq.nc.gov/epayments/wq to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your
checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-3698.
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County Invoice Date:11/5/2019
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/5/2019
Annual Fee:$60.00
Check Number:
2020-12-01 to 2021-11-30
Overdue
*2019PR010739*
2019PR010739
New Owner: Mendoza Tree Expert
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility’s
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
*2020PR010723*
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County
Invoice Date:11/05/2020
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/05/2020
Annual Fee:$60.00
2021-12-01 to 2022-11-30
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
2020PR010723Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see https://deq.nc.gov/epayments/wq to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your
checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-3698.
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County Invoice Date:11/5/2020
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/5/2020
Annual Fee:$60.00
Check Number:
2021-12-01 to 2022-11-30
Overdue
*2020PR010723*
2020PR010723
New Owner: Mendoza Tree Expert
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility’s
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
*2021PR011000*
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County
Invoice Date:11/02/2021
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/02/2021
Annual Fee:$60.00
2022-12-01 to 2023-11-30
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
2021PR011000Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see https://deq.nc.gov/epayments/wq to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your
checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-3698.
Walter L. Propst
9174 Oak Valley Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:NCG550866
Annual Fee Period:
Macon County Invoice Date:11/2/2021
5718 Georgia Rd.Due Date:12/2/2021
Annual Fee:$60.00
Check Number:
2022-12-01 to 2023-11-30
Overdue
*2021PR011000*
2021PR011000
New Owner: Mendoza Tree Expert