NCG550963_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220707

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Marcia Kricker
438 Jeremiah Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27517
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 7, 2022
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0370
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550963
Facility Name: 438 Jeremiah Drive
Chatham County
Dear Ms. Kricker:
On March 30, 2022, Cheng Zhang from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES
Permit. Your assistance during the post -inspection phone conversation was appreciated.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, one -pass sand filter, chlorinator, and
discharge pipe.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550963 (expired on July
31, 2018) authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving
waters designated as Overcup Creek (classified WS-IV, NSW waters) in the Cape Fear River Basin.
The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements
established within the General Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at your
facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at all times
to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. The system was discharging at the
time of inspection. No solids were observed around the discharge point.
2. 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. You stated that the septic tank was last
pumped in 2015. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated
with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
D_E Q 1
NORTH CAROLINA
DeperhneM of Environmental Oual�
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office I 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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Marcia Kricker, NCG550963
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3. 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 swimminM 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
and you stated that you had a supply of correct chlorine tablets stored on site. Please
ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the
General NPDES Permit when the treatment system resumes operation.
4. 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. You informed the inspector that the effluent has not been
monitored within the last 12 months. Please collect a representative sample of the effluent,
have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no
later than October 7, 2022.
5. 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.
6. 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 September 30, 2022, and due October 2, 2021, has not been paid. (See enclosed
invoice).
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.
D_E
NORTH CARCLINA
n. arhnanl of Environmental quality
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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Please respond in writing to RRO within 30 days of receipt of this letter regarding Items 2, 4 and
6. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action
(if applicable), then please contact Cheng Zhang at 919-791-4259.
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
Annual permit fee invoice
Cc: RRO/SWP Files
Laserfiche
D_E
NORTH CARCLINA
gaparhnanl of Environmental quality
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
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Code
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac
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Inspection
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Work Days
Facility Self -Monitoring
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Evaluation Rating
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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 oermit Number)
438 Jeremiah Drive
438 Jeremiah Dr
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Entry Time/Date
01:58PM 22/03/30
Permit Effective Date
13/08/01
Exit Time/Date
02:06PM 22/03/30
Permit Expiration Date
18/07/31
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
Marcia C Kricker,224 Buteo Rdg Pittsboro NC 27312///
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s)
Cheng Zhang
of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
�Docusignedby: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day
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Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The septic tank was last pumped in 2015. The permittee had a supply of correct chlorine tablets.
Chlorine tablets were observed in the chlorinator. Effluent has not been sampled and analyzed.
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Permit: NCG550963
Inspection Date: 03/30/2022
Owner - Facility: 438 Jeremiah Drive
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Other Yes No NA NE
Comment:
(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: Current COC expired on July 31, 2018.
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?
Comment: Septic tank was last pumped in 2015.
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:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG550963
Inspection Date: 03/30/2022
Owner - Facility: 438 Jeremiah Drive
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are the tablets the proper size and type? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 1
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ El •
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Comment:
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:
Yes No NA NE
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Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ El • El
Is sample collected below all treatment units? El El • El
Is proper volume collected? El El • El
Is the tubing clean? ❑ El • ❑
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 El El • El
degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type El • El El
representative)?
Comment: Effluent has not been sampled and analyzed.
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Inspection Date:
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Start Time:
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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
5/15/2015 Permittee: /1/1 O.r /! ex, /Cr,' Gk t v Permit: S_ C 0 c7 9 6 3
Address: 4-3T d ~e-'''' ° A-ti Dr<<v0-- E-mail-
Phone:( ) - Cell Phone:(g/qi )J'33 - en- OS— County: 4-4 "1_
The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't Did Not
Yes No Apply Investigate
1 Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 7 ❑ El
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2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ❑ ❑ ❑
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) ❑ E ❑ ❑
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ ❑
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ ❑
7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
8. Has the septic tank been in the last 5 ❑ I ❑ ❑
pumped years?
9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe ( .(f p i/7 nipe..a( , , Za /S,
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES NO I If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six onths and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? ❑ 12. ❑ ❑
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑Egj
15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ IM ❑ ❑
It maintenance is required explain in the comment section.
DISINFECTION / UV YES n NO F If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection.
16. Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES rA NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) III ❑ ❑ ❑
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ ❑
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? n-, ❑ ❑ ❑
22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. [%1 ❑ ❑ ❑
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES L NO ® If no proceed to the next section.
The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechior is? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
25. Were dechior tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

Doesn't Did Not
Yes No Apply Investigate
PUMP TANK YES 1 NO 1)(1 If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
27. Is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a malfunction.
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? ❑ ❑❑
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
34. Is outlet discharging? ❑ ❑ ❑
35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? al ❑❑ ❑
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36. Any Lab Results available?
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? ❑ [ ❑ ❑
DRIP or SPRAY YES U NO F1 If no proceed to the next section.
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed.
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads.
39. Are the buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
GENERAL
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? n ❑ ❑ ❑
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in the comment section. ' ❑ ❑ ❑
46. Is the system compliant? ❑�7 ❑ ❑
47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible. ❑ I �I ❑
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? ❑ ❑ ❑
NOD Sent #: - - - NOV Sent #: - - -
Comments: Photos Taken? YES I)(l NO
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