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June 22, 2022
Jeanne Heitmeyer
Email: jheitmeyer@fsu.edu
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
3651 Fires Creek Rd
NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551434
Clay County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 3651 Fires Creek Rd on
6/09/2022. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551434. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Armeni with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4667 or via email at
lauren.armeni@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Lauren Armeni, Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report
Ec: Laserfiche
DocuSign Envelope ID: FE8E431C-288C-4D99-85FD-162D3F7C0842
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 NCG551434 22/06/09 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)
3651 Fires Creek Rd
3651 Fires Creek Rd
Hayesville NC 28904
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
12:30PM 22/06/09 22/04/18
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
01:00PM 22/06/09 25/10/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Jeanne Heitmeyer,10200 Wadesboro Rd Tallahassee FL 32317///Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Self-Monitoring Program
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
Lauren E Armeni 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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6/22/2022
6/22/2022
NPDES yr/mo/day
22/06/09
Inspection Type
C3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Lauren Armeni, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection
of the single-family wastewater disposal system that services 3651 Fires Creek Road. This inspection
was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with
General NPDES Permit No. NCG550000.
Ms. Armeni spoke with Ms. Jeanne Heitmeyer (owner) prior to the inspection. Ms. Heitmeyer indicated
that this property is used as a vacation home. The property was well-maintained and all system
components were easy to find and accessible. All system components were checked by Christian
Plumbing on May 17, 2022. Their report indicated that all components were in working order.
NCG551434 17 (Cont.)
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DocuSign Envelope ID: FE8E431C-288C-4D99-85FD-162D3F7C0842
Permit:NCG551434
Inspection Date:06/09/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
3651 Fires Creek Rd
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?
The property was well-maintained and all treatment units were easily accessible.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?
All septic system components were checked by Christian Plumbing on May 17, 2022.
Septic tank levels were checked and the tank did not need to be pumped. The pump
and alarm were checked and both were in working order.
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)
All system components were checked by Christian Plumbing on May 17, 2022. Their
report indicated that all components were in working order.
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: FE8E431C-288C-4D99-85FD-162D3F7C0842
Permit:NCG551434
Inspection Date:06/09/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
3651 Fires Creek Rd
Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
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?
Christian Plumbing inspected the chlorination tubes and added tablets as needed.Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?Tablet
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?
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational?
Number of tubes in use?2
Christian Plumbing inspected the dechlorination tubes and added tablets as needed.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?
After the effluent pipe there is a cascade aerator that goes down the bank before
reaching the river. At the time of the inspection, the system was not discharging, and
Ms. Heitmeyer stated that she has not seen it discharge. Per General Permit
NCG550000, the effluent pipe should be checked at least twice a year.
Comment:
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)?
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DocuSign Envelope ID: FE8E431C-288C-4D99-85FD-162D3F7C0842
Permit:NCG551434
Inspection Date:06/09/2022
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
3651 Fires Creek Rd
Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Since the system does not discharge, sampling has not been required. If the system
begins to discharge, annual effluent sampling will be required.
Comment:
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