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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551442_Inspection_20220620DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Elizabeth Bowes and Charles Bowes 217 Breedlove Avenue Durham, NC 27703 Subject: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bowes: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality June 20, 2022 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551442 Facility: 217 Breedlove Ave. Durham County On April 28, 2022, Alys Hannum from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. No one was at home at the time of the inspection. The inspector left a packet of information regarding Single Family Wastewater Treatment Systems and the requirements of the General Permit at the residence. The packet also requested you to contact the inspector to answer some additional questions. You did contact the inspector but declined to provide additional information due to concerns over her identity as an employee with the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality. Within 30 days of 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 below in bold. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, pump tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, tablet dechlorinator, discharge pipe and a rip -rap apron for post aeration. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551442 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Little Lick Creek (classified WS-IV NSW) in the Neuse River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the General Permit. The following conditions were noted at your facility: • NCG550000 Ownership Change Form: According to Durham County deed of records, Elizabeth Sarah Bowes and Michael Charles Bowes own the residence and property located at 217 Breedlove Ave. in Durham, North Carolina. As the property owner, you NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A Elizabeth & Charles Bowes, NCG551442 June 20, 2022 Page 2 of 4 are also the owner of the existing single-family wastewater treatment system, which treats the domestic wastewater from the residence and releases the effluent to the receiving waters indicated above. Because the treatment system makes an outlet to waters of the state, it is an activity for which the subject permit is required. To comply with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1(a), which requires a person to obtain a permit to make an outlet into the waters of the state, you will need to complete and submit the attached NCG550000 Ownership Change Form to the Division. Failure to request a change of ownership for the subject permit may result in the assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation. If you have any questions regarding permit ownership or completing the form, then please contact Charles Weaver at 919-707-3616 or by email at charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov. • 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. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. 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. • 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. The inspector did not observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. dD_E NORTH CAROLINA Department al Environmental Quality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A Elizabeth & Charles Bowes, NCG551442 June 20, 2022 Page 3 of 4 • Dechlorination tablets: You are responsible for always having dechlorination tablets (if a required part of your system) in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools. The inspector observed dechlorination tablets in the treatment unit. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the dechlorinator 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. Within 30 days of receiving this letter, please inform this office if you have monitored your effluent discharge within the last 12 months and provide a copy of the lab results if you have. If you have not monitored your effluent, then please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office within 90 days. 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. The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected 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 for inspection. GD_E NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A Elizabeth & Charles Bowes, NCG551442 June 20, 2022 Page 4 of 4 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, please contact Alys Hannum at alys.hannum@ncdenr.gov, or by phone at 919-791-4255. Sincerely, FDocuSigned by: AAALSSA, f 141A,t4t B2916E6AB32144F... 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 NCG550000 Ownership Change Form cc: RRO/SWP Files Laserfiche dD_E NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A 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 IN Code I 2 IL NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac I 3 I NCG551442 111 12I 22/04/28 117 1810I 19I S I 2011 Type 21IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII P6 Inspection 671 Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring I 70I2 Evaluation Rating I 711 B1 1 72 QA I N I 73I 1 I I Reserved 74 71 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number) 217 Breedlove Ave 217 Breedlove Ave Durham NC 27703 Entry Time/Date 12:OOPM 22/04/28 Permit Effective Date 21/08/09 Exit Time/Date 12:30PM 22/04/28 Permit Expiration Date 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Debra C Kuszaj,217 Breedlove Ave Durham NC 27703/// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenar Self -Monitoring Progran Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) Alys K Hannum of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date �Docusigneaby: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4255/ 6/15/2022 b "-4C22170C5AA04F3... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Docusigned by: 6/17/2022 1 /atA ,SSa i. lAil.av t td, EPA -2916E 1 4 orm :5 -3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A NPDES yr/mo/day 31 NCG551442 111 121 22/04/28 I17 Inspection Type 18LI 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A Permit: NCG551442 Inspection Date: 04/28/2022 Owner - Facility: 217 Breedlove Ave 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 ❑ ❑ � ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank (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? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Comment: Homeowner would not provide recent septic pumping records due to concerns about the inspector's identity. 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: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ • ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 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: Inspector did not observe chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Homeowner would not provide proof of tablets due to concerns about the inspector's identity. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A Permit: NCG551442 Inspection Date: 04/28/2022 Owner - Facility: 217 Breedlove Ave Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De -chlorination 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? Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ • Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: Tablets were observed in the dechlorinator tubes, but could not confirm whether they were the right type. Homeowner would not provide proof of tablets due to concerns about the inspector's identity. 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: Homeowner would not provide proof of recent sampling results due to concerns about the inspector's identity. Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A R.OY COOPER. Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality NPDES Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG550000 OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM I. Please enter the CoC number for which the change is requested. Certificate of Coverage N G 5 5 II. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised CoC). a. Request for change is a result of: ❑ Change in ownership of the residence/property ❑ Name change of the facility or owner If other please explain: b. CoC will be issued to (person's name or company name, if applicable): c. Owner: person legally responsible for CoC: d. Facility name (if applicable): e. Facility address: First MI Last Title Permit Holder Mailing Address City State Zip ( ) Phone E-mail Address Address City State Zip f. Facility contact person: [if different from Owner] First MI Last ( ) Phone E-mail Address III. Contact person (if different from the person legally responsible for the CoC) fD.E NORTH CAW:UNA ` �/ oeperteeM of fwrimemeMel OUN` First MI Last Title Mailing Address City State Zip ( ) Phone E-mail Address North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality j Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: AFAA6C60-521A-4AB3-BCA9-4B1BD42A8D9A NCG550000 OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM Page 2 of 2 IV. V. Will this permitted facility continue to discharge the same volume and type of wastewater as prior to this ownership or name change? ❑ Yes ❑ No (please explain) Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING: ❑ This completed application is required for both facility -name change and/or facility ownership change requests. ❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, relevant pages of a contract, or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. The certifications below must be completed and signed by the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature Date PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO: Mr. Charles H. Weaver NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 charles.weaver@ncdenr.gov