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June 21, 2022
Stephen Yaw, Owner
218 Kirk Way
Candler, NC 28715
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Tracking Number: NOD-2022-PC-0100
Permit No. NCG551216
218 Kirk Way
Buncombe County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 218 Kirk Way on June 16, 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. NCG551216. 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Disinfection-Tablet The chlorination chamber could not be located. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Pipe The discharge pipe could not be located. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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
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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 NCG551216 22/06/16 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)
218 Kirk Way
218 Kirk Way
Candler NC 28715
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
09:10AM 22/06/16 16/10/05
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
09:20AM 22/06/16 18/07/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Stephen Yaw,218 Kirk Way Candler NC 28715///Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 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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6/20/2022
6/20/2022
NPDES yr/mo/day
22/06/16
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 218 Kirk Way. This
inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance
with General NPDES Permit No. NCG550000.
During the inspection, Ms. Williams was unable to locate the chlorine contact chamber. Mr. Yaw
stated that chlorine tablets are always kept in the tubes. Additionally, Ms. Williams was unable to
locate the discharge pipe. Because the pipe has not been observed, Ms. Williams was not able to
confirm if the system discharges. If the system discharges, annual sampling is required. Previous
inspection reports indicate that the pipe does not discharge.
The following deficiencies were noted during the inspection:
1. Disinfection: The chlorination chamber could not be located.
2. Effluent Pipe: The effluent pipe could not be located.
NCG551216 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG551216
Inspection Date:06/16/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
218 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?
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Permit:NCG551216
Inspection Date:06/16/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
218 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 could not be located. 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 discharge pipe could not be located. See summary for details.Comment:
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