NCG551281_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220411

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Vincent Ader
3702 Creech Rd
Durham, NC 27702
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 11, 2022
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551281
Facility: 3702 Creech Rd
Durham County
Dear Vincent Ader:
On April 11, 2022, Colleen Cohn from the Raleigh Regional Office attempted to inspect your
single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the
subject General NPDES Permit. Your cooperation was greatly appreciated.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551281 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as Neuse River (classified WS-IV;B NSWC CA) stream in subbasin 03-04-01 of the Neuse 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:
�f 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. Our
records indicate the facility was pumped by Scotty's Septic Service on February 18,
2022. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with
sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. Please continue to ensure the
septic tank is pumped and maintained.
�f 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
DEQ;
NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Duality
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office I 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not for swimmink
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 observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Your system
was installed prior to August 1, 2007 and does not have a dechlorination chamber. The
inspector observed dechlorination tablets in the chlorinator. As discussed during the
inspection, please place chlorine tablets in both tubes of the chlorinator and discontinue
the use of the dechlorination tablets. 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. During
the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within
the last 12 months as there had been no observed discharge due to insufficient flow
during this time. Please continue to observe the effluent discharge, and if conditions for
sampling become favorable, then arrange to collect a representative sample of the
effluent and have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory. Failure to monitor
the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit
NCG550000.
N 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.
Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending December
31, 2022 and due January 3, 2022, 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.
£D_E
NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Deal
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919.707.9000

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If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Colleen Cohn at 919-791-4258.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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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
Cc: RRO/SWP Files
Laserfiche
£ D_E
NORTHCAROLINA
Department of Environmental Duel
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919.707.9000

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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
1
21I
Inspection
671
Code
IN I 2 L
I I I I I
NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
31 NCG551281 111 121 22/04/11 117
Type
1811c.
I I I I I
Inspector Fac Type
19 I S I 2011
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I
I I I 1 I P6
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
1 70 I 1 711 172 I N I 73 174 71
1
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number)
3702 Creech Road
3702 Creech Rd
Durham NC 27702
Entry Time/Date
10:OOAM 22/04/11
Permit Effective Date
13/08/01
Exit Time/Date
10:55AM 22/04/11
Permit Expiration Date
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Vincent S Ader,3702 Creech Rd Durham NC 27702//984-227-2061/
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Vincent S Ader,3702 Creech Rd Durham NC 27702//919-795-9210/
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations & Maintenar Effluent/Receiving Wate
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s)
Colleen Cohn
of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
[0t1 /"--- by: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4258/ 4/11/2022
FBCB8277092044D...
Signature
of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
DocuSigned by:
4/11/2022
VatA.t,SSa f. halA t ,
EPA Form ibbu92#ev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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31
NPDES yr/mo/day
NCG551281 111 121 22/04/11
17
Inspection Type
18LI
(Cont.)
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On April 11, 2022, Colleen Cohn from the Raleigh Regional Office attempted to inspect your
single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject
General NPDES Permit. Your cooperation was greatly appreciated.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551281 authorize the
discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as
Neuse River (classified WS-IV;B NSWC CA) stream in subbasin 03-04-01 of the Neuse 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:
1 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. Our records indicate the facility was pumped by Scotty's Septic
Service on February 18, 2022. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records
associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. Please continue to ensure
the septic tank is pumped and maintained.
1 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. The inspector observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Your system was installed prior to
August 1, 2007 and does not have a dechlorination chamber. The inspector observed dechlorination
tablets in the chlorinator. As discussed during the inspection, please place chlorine tablets in both
tubes of the chlorinator and discontinue the use of the dechlorination tablets. Please continue to
ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the
General NPDES Permit.
1 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.
During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the
last 12 months as there had been no observed discharge due to insufficient flow during this time.
Please continue to observe the effluent discharge, and if conditions for sampling become favorable,
then arrange to collect a representative sample of the effluent and have it analyzed by a certified
commercial laboratory. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES
General Permit NCG550000.
1 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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Permit: NCG551281
Inspection Date: 04/11/2022
Owner - Facility: 3702 Creech Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending December 31,
2022 and due January 3, 2022, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject COC.
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Permit: NCG551281
Inspection Date: 04/11/2022
Owner - Facility: 3702 Creech Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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 El El El
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: This is a single-family residence.
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? El El El •
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? El El El •
Comment: Septic tank pumped 2/18/2022 by Scott's Septic Service. Receipt was observed at
inspection.
Sand Filters (Low rate)
(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: Sand filter area appeared well -maintained.
Yes No NA NE
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Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? • El El El
Are the tablets the proper size and type? • El El El
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? El ❑ El •
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? El El El •
Comment: Chlorine and dechlorination tablets were observed in the chlorinator. System installed
prior to 2007 with no dechlorinator chamber installed. Discussed with resident/owner to
discontinue use of dechlorination tablets and continue use of chlorine tablets in both
tubes of the chlorinator.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG551281
Inspection Date: 04/11/2022
Owner - Facility: 3702 Creech Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Pipe
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: No discharge observed.
Yes No NA NE
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