NCG550779_NOV-2022-PC-0170_20220406

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHAW E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 6, 2022
Certified Mail #7020 3160 0000 4115 3906
Return Receipt Requested
Russell Scheve
504 Olive Branch Rd
Durham, NC 27703
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0170
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550779
Facility Name: 504 Olive Branch Road
Durham County
Dear Mr. Scheve:
On March 23, 2022, Josh Brigham 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, pump tank, sub -surface sand
filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, and discharge pipe.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550779 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as an unnamed tributary to Lick Creek (classified WS-IV; NSW) in the Neuse River Basin. The
authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements
established within the General Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at
your facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at
all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground.
2. 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
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company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required.
During a phone conversation you indicated that you might have a receipt for the pumping
of the septic tank. Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please send a copy of the most
recent receiptlinvoice to this office showing the date the septic tank was last checked
and/or pumped out. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records
associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
3. 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 swimminz 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 did not observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please
ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as
required by the General NPDES Permit.
4. 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, and Fecal Coliform. After the inspection, you informed the inspector
that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. Please collect a
representative sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial
laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than May 15, 2022. In the last
inspection letter dated December 28, 2017, you were requested to sample your effluent
and to submit the analytical results to this office. The Raleigh Regional Office has not
received the requested results. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is
a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000.
5. Locations of treatment units are unknown: Within 30-days of receiving this letter,
provide this office with a sketch or map of the location of the treatment units (discharge
pipe) in relation to the permitted residence.
6. 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. Please ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of
vegetation, soil and leaves. The end of discharge pipe could not be located 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. 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. Maintaining the area will allow you to monitor the discharge and to collect
effluent samples as required by the subject permit.
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Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual
administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the
Division." The annual fee ($60 per year) for the period March 1, 2021 through February 28,
2022, was due by March 3, 2021. This fee has not been paid and is overdue. Payment in the
amount of $60 must be remitted to the Division as indicated on the attached Annual Permit
Fee Invoice.
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 and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of
three years and available for inspection.
This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation for failing to monitor the effluent
discharge and for failing to maintain chlorine tablets in the chlorinator as required by the NPDES
permit.
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 in items 2-6
above.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Josh Brigham at 919-791-4251.
Sincerely,
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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
Annual Permit Fee Invoice 2021PR001397 — Due March 5, 2021
Cc: RRO/SWP Files
Laserfiche
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
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 1N 1 2 15 1 3 I NCG550779 I11 12 22/03/23 17 18[Sj 191G I 201
211III I I I I I III 11 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III I I I I I f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------- —------- Reserved ------------------
67 701 LJ I 71 Lj 72 I ti I 731 I 174 71 I I I I I I I80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
08:05AM 22/03/23
13/08/01
504 Olive Branch Road
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
504 Olive Branch Rd
Durham NC 27703
08:20AM 22/03/23
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)Ttles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Russell J Scheve,504 Olive Branch Rd Durham NC 27703!/! Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Operations & Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran
Effluent/Receiving Wate 0 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
Joshua S Brigham DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/
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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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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NCG550779 I11 1 22/03/23 17 18 I C
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
No tablets in chlorinator.
Could not locate discharge.
Mr. Scheve called and informed that there were no lab results. Might have a receipt for pumping.
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Permit: NCG550779 Owner - Facility: 504 Olive Branch Road
Inspection Date: 03/23/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ M ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Septic Tank
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(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment: Indicated on phone that a receipt might be available
Sand Filters (Low rate)
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(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
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Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: No tablets in chlorinator
Effluent Pipe
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No
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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Permit: NCG550779
Inspection Date: 03/23/2022
Owner - Facility: 504 Olive Branch Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment: Outfall could not be located.
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:
Yes No NA NE
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY II I I IIIIIIII III I I II III III III II II
INVOICE * 2 0 2 1 P R 0 0 1 3 9 7
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
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 facili,
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 Number: 2021 PR001397
Permit Number: NCG550779
Durham County
504 Olive Branch Road
Russell J. Scheve
504 Olive Branch Rd
Durham, NC 27703
Notes
Annual Fee Period: 2021-03-01 to 2022-02-28
Invoice Date: 02/03/2021
Due Date: 03/05/2021
Annual Fee: $60.00
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 hftps:Hdeg.nc.gov/epaymentsh8tgto 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.
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Invoice Number: 2021 PR001397
Permit Number: NCG550779
Durham County
504 Olive Branch Road
Russell J. Scheve
504 Olive Branch Rd
Durham, NC 27703
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Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 2021-03-01 to 2022-02-28
Invoice Date: 2/3/2021
Due Date: 3/5/2021
Annual Fee: $60.00
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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHIECRLIST
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The Permittee Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumpedlcleaned as needed,
S. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? j '� I h �- h--.-k, (t�,t
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe
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 whom?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES NO Lj
If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sandfiiter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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15. Does the sandfifter require maintenance?
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It maintenance Is required explain in the Comment section.
DISINFECTION / UV YES U NO U1
If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed too ensure doper disinfection.❑
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES W 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)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) Yes LJ NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The dechtorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non-tischarga)
27. Is the pump working?
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28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
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30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a
malfunction.
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33, Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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34. Is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
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DRIP or SPRAY YES Lj NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed.
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
39. Are the buffers adequate?
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40, Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
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42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section.
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45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain In the comment section.
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
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48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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