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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551228_NOD20220060 & CEI Report_20220503 May 3, 2022 Sterling Cobb 224 Kirk Way Candler, NC 28715 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2022-PC-0060 Permit No. NCG551228 224 Kirk Way Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 224 Kirk Way on April 21, 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. NCG551228. 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(s) was noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Pipe The effluent pipe could not be located. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DocuSign Envelope ID: 7CC227F8-C80F-452B-8A51-F3CA1522704C 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 Stephanie Williams with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. 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: 7CC227F8-C80F-452B-8A51-F3CA1522704C 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 NCG551228 22/04/21 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) 224 Kirk Way 224 Kirk Way Candler NC 28715 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 11:50AM 22/04/21 21/10/05 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 12:10PM 22/04/21 25/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Jeffery A Cobb,224 Kirk Way Candler NC 28715//828-707-5849/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports 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 Stephanie A Williams 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: 7CC227F8-C80F-452B-8A51-F3CA1522704C 5/2/2022 5/2/2022 NPDES yr/mo/day 22/04/21 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Stephanie Williams, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the single-family wastewater disposal system that services 224 Kirk Way. 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. Williams spoke with Sterling Cobb (owner) regarding the system. Ms. Cobb stated that the system has never discharged, that chlorination and dechlorination tablets were always kept in the tubes when the home was occupied, and that the septic tank has always been pumped on a regular schedule. The tank was most recently pumped in November 2021. The home is currently unoccupied and is listed for sale. When the home is sold the new owners will need to submit a change of ownership form. Ms. Williams was unable to locate the discharge pipe during the inspection. The following deficiency was noted during the inspection: 1. Effluent Pipe: The effluent pipe could not be located. NCG551228 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 7CC227F8-C80F-452B-8A51-F3CA1522704C Permit:NCG551228 Inspection Date:04/21/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 224 Kirk Way 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? 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? Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate)Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 7CC227F8-C80F-452B-8A51-F3CA1522704C Permit:NCG551228 Inspection Date:04/21/2022 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 224 Kirk Way Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE 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? The chlorination chamber was not evaluated during the inspection. The home is currently vacant and as such the system is not in use. See summary for details. Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? The dechlorination system was not evaluated during the inspection. The home is currently vacant and as such they system is not in use. See summary for details. 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. See summary for details.Comment: Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 7CC227F8-C80F-452B-8A51-F3CA1522704C