NCG550634_Inspection_20110331

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
March 31, 2011
Mr. Chris Randall
Ms. Patty Randall
PO Box 341
Leicester, NC 28748
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Residence Facility at
16 South Turkey Creek Road
General Permit No: NCG550634
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Randall:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on March 18, 2011. The facility was found to be in with permit
NCG550634.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
Sincerely,
(-� c
Wanda P. Frazier
Environmental Specialist
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SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748A P R - 4 2011 Naturally
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.orq

United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA 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
1 IA 2 U 31 NCG550634 11 121 11/03/18 117
Type Inspector FacType
181A 19� S 2011
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Remarks
21111111111111 111111111111111111111111111111111L166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
67I 1.0 169 70I 3 71 LJ 721 N
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Reserved
731 1 174 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 l 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)
16 South Turkey Creek Road
16 S Turkey Creek Rd
Leicester NC 28748 •
Entry Time/Date
12:15 PM 11/03/18
Permit Effective Date
07/08/21
Exit Time/Date
12:30 PM 11/03/18
Permit Expiration Date
12/07/31 •
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/tles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Chris & Patty Randall,PO Box 341 Leicester NC 28748//828-683-1930/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 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
Wanda P Frazier .Ia- l ' (lL 3.�/
ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ 3 --`/
Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Z.j
Signature of Management QA�A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D to
Roger C Edwards' `�� ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ "3 f �2-Di�
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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31
NPDES
NCG550634
111 121
yr/molday
11/03/18
117
Inspection Type
181A
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Regarding the General Permit (NCG550000) for Single Family Residences:
When does my permit expire and how do I renew it?
The expiration date of the permit is on the first page of the General Permit. This General
Permit expires on July 31, 2012. Approximately 180 days prior the expiration of the General
Permit, you will receive a renewal notice in the mail from the Division.
Key Permit Requirements To Remember
• Annual sampling of the effluent from the system is required.
• The parameters to be sampled can be found in Part I, Section A. A North Carolina state
certified laboratory should be contacted to perform the analytical monitoring. A list of North
Carolina certified laboratories can be obtained by looking in the telephone directory yellow
pages under "laboratories — testing" or by calling the Division of Water Quality Asheville
Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
• All samples should be collected before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, water or substance. (Part II, Section D:1)
• The permittee shall give notice to the Division of any planned physical alterations or additions
to the system that could significantly increase the quantity of pollutants discharged or
introduce new pollutants to the discharge. These alterations include any types of residence /
facility expansions. (Part II, Section E:3)
• Submission of monitoring reports is NOT required. All monitoring information must be retained
on site for a period of 3 years. (Part II, Section E:1)
Does a North Carolina state certified lab need to be used to analyze samples?
Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to perform analytical monitoring. The only
exception to this rule is when measuring the value of pH. These pH values should be measured in
the field because they may change considerably between when the sample is pulled and it is
analyzed at the laboratory.
Operation and Maintenance
In order to protect water quality and to ensure proper operation of domestic wastewater systems,
the following measures should be taken:
• Check the septic tank every year to see if solids should be removed.
• Have the septic tank pumped out every three to five years. Contact a local septic service/repair
company from the yellow pages.
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Permit: NCG550634 Owner - Facility: 16 South Turkey Creek Road
Inspection Date: 03/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Tips for Maintaining Your Septic Tank
The septic tank is usually a watertight concrete box buried in the ground outside the house.
Wastewaters from the house, including the toilets, shower, bathtub, washing machine and
dishwasher flow into the tank. Heavier solid materials settle to the bottom and the liquid flows
out of the tank into a soil drainfield. Both the septic tank and drainfield must be properly
maintained for the system to work correctly for many years. Some tips for maintaining your
septic system are:
• Do not put too much water into the septic system. Try to conserve water wherever possible.
• Do not add materials such as chemicals, sanitary napkins, or other foreign objects.
• Restrict the use of your garbage disposal.
• Do not pour fats, oils or grease (FOGs) down the drain.
• Have the solids pumped out of the septic tank every 3-5 years.
• Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off of the septic tank and drain field.
• Keep the area free of heavy vegetation, brush, bushes or trees, etc. Maintain grass over the
area.
Some of the signs that your septic system may be having problems are:
• Sewage backing up into your toilets, tubs or sinks.
• Slowly draining fixtures; particularly after it has rained.
• The smell of raw sewage accompanied by soggy soil over the drainfield.
• Sewage discharging over the ground or in nearby ditches or woods. If you see any of these
signs, contact a septic repair company from the yellow pages in your area.
Right -of -Way
Issuance of this general permit does not relieve the permittee from obtaining all necessary
right-of-way or easement rights to discharge wastewater on or across another property.
What If I Sell My Property?
The Division views changes of name or ownership as a minor modification and requires the
Director's approval. Name and ownership changes require you to complete a Name/Ownership Change
Form. The forms are available by contacting the NPDES Permitting Program at [phone].
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Permit: NCG550634 Owner - Facility: 16 South Turkey Creek Road
Inspection Date: 03/18/2011 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 application? 0 0 • 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 ■ 0 ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 0 • 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ 0 0
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 0 0 ■ .0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: The grass in the yard is maintained over the subsurface sand filter and
chlorination area, as recommended. There is an
underground spring with a discharge pipe to creek. The septic tank was pumped 3
years ago. No chlorination is required.
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