HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG551591_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220503May 03, 2022
Jennifer K Gallivan
9 Saint Andrews Rd
Arden, NC 28704
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
9 Saint Andrews Road
NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551591
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 9 Saint Andrews Road
on 4/21/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551591. The findings and
comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report
entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or via email at
stephanie.williams@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Williams, Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec:
Laserfiche, Rich Holder (Contract Operator)
DocuSign Envelope ID: 59A2FC3D-C44A-46D5-A31A-BB45DBAB78C3
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 NCG551591 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)
9 Saint Andrews Road
9 Saint Andrews Rd
Arden NC 28704
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
09:50AM 22/04/21 13/08/21
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
10:15AM 22/04/21 18/07/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Jennifer K Gallivan,9 Saint Andrews Rd Arden NC 28704///Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports 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
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.
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5/2/2022
5/2/2022
NPDES yr/mo/day
22/04/21
Inspection Type
C3111218
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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 9 St. Andrews Rd. This inspection was
conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with General
NPDES Permit No. NCG550000. Rich Holder (Contract Operator, Western Carolina Environmental)
was present during the inspection.
The system is located directly behind the home and the lids all have risers. The discharge pipe is
located off a narrow path that veers to the left at the back of the property.
This is a Jet Aeration System with no sand filter. Mr. Holder stated that he pumps the entire system
every 3 years, including the chlorine contact chamber. The system was last pumped on 5/12/2020.
The effluent was last sampled on 9/29/2021 and results were in compliance with the general permit.
NCG551591 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG551591
Inspection Date:04/21/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
9 Saint Andrews Road
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?
This is a jet aeration system and not a traditional septic tank. The tank was pumped on
5/12/2020. See summary for details.
Comment:
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin’s surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/l)
Comment:
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Permit:NCG551591
Inspection Date:04/21/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
9 Saint Andrews Road
Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately ¼ of the sidewall depth)
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?1
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 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)?
Comment:
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Permit:NCG551591
Inspection Date:04/21/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
9 Saint Andrews Road
Compliance Evaluation
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?
Comment:
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