NCG551139_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220425

April 25, 2022

Bobby L. Rumley
8003 Rogers Ct.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551139
Facility: 569 Beaver Dam Rd.
Person County

Bobby Rumley,

On April 1, 2022, Chris Smith 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, sub-surface sand filter, and
all associated appurtenances.

General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551139 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as Hyco Creek (North Hyco Creek) (classified WS-5, B) in subbasin 03-02-05 of the Roanoke
River Basin. The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring
requirements established within the General Permit. The checked boxes below show what
conditions were noted at your facility:

Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained
at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. At the time of the
inspection all system components appeared to be functioning properly

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
company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required.

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Bobby Rumley
NCG551139
April 25, 2022 Page 2 of 3

Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please send a copy of the most recent
receipt/invoice 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.

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 swimming
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. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and
maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.

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, Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine. If,
during this time, you are unable to collect a representative sample of the effluent
discharge due to insufficient flow from the discharge pipe, then update this office with
that information and continue to monitor the discharge and if conditions for sampling
become favorable, then arrange to collect a sample. Failure to monitor the effluent
discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000.

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. The discharge pipe was visible and accessible the day of the inspection.
Please continue to ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of
vegetation, soil and leaves.

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Bobby Rumley
NCG551139
April 25, 2022 Page 3 of 3

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.” Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending
May 31, 2022 and due June 7, 2021, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject
COC.

Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system 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.

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 above.

If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Chris Smith at 919-791-4257.

Sincerely,

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

Cc: Laserfiche

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