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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550902_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220920ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA Director ERviromnental Quality October 7, 2022 Brenda Black 2605 Rolling Pine Ave. Durham NC 27703 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of coverage NCG550902 Facility: 921 Jones Circle Durham County Dear Mrs. Black, On September 20, 2022, Curtis Tyree from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single- family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. Mr. Hight's and Mr. Larry Howard's assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank; a below ground primary sand filter; a chlorinator; a chlorine contact chamber; a discharge pipe; and a rip -rap apron for post aeration. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550902 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to an unnamed tributary to Little Lick Creek at the bottom of Jones Circle. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out every 3 to 5 years. Mr. Howard presented paperwork showing that a septic tank company pumps the septic tank out every year. 2. Treatment system operation. The treatment system shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. At the time of the inspection, the system appeared to be well maintained and Mr. Howard knew where all the components to the system were located. 3. Disinfection. The tablet chlorinator shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Wastewater grade tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be added as needed to provide proper chlorination (swimming pool chlorine tablets shall not be used). At the time of the inspection, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive t Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919 791 4200 chlorinator had a sufficient amount of tablets and Mr. Howard checks the system every week. 4. Outfall location. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed 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. At the time of the inspection, the outfall location was clear and appeared to be well maintained and free of any obstructions. 5. Effluent sampling. Effluent sampling must be conducted once per year and analyzed by a North Carolina state certified laboratory. At the time of inspection, Mr. Howard presented paperwork showing the lab results where he has the effluent tested every year. The system is within its permit limits. 6. Fees and renewals. COC's with unpaid administering and compliance monitoring fees will not be automatically renewed The fees must be paid annually and within 30 days of notification. All fees have been paid. Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report Cc: laserfiche North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919 707 9000 Inspection Date: - 2-0 - 2- 2-- Start Time: 1/ . 2-4) End Time: // - SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST �' 1/520l5 Permittee: ,i D X 44/4a Permit: ri/,- $5 140 3-- Address: 92-1 �vr}GS A'AF -L fi_C. z-"Uv$ E-mail- ,%KkI4Aik Phone:( ) - CeII Phone:( ) - County: A ie A HR M The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal sptem. Doesn't Did Not YeLis No Apply Investigate 1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? 2 El 0 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) 0 E 0 4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? 0 0U 0 5. If , s to #4 who is the contractor? _ SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and fillers should be checked annually and pumpedldeaned aigiVed. 6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ 0 0 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? 0 � 8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? ❑ El 9. If yes to #8 date, if known 2 0 2— ( If proof, describe ,N zrA» t114-...6 10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one) 11 _Y: s to filter when was the filler cleaned? By who? SAND FILTER ?TREATMENT PODS YES NO tf no proceed to the next section. r -. 1 • e sand filter surfaces shell be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall bete removed manna ❑ 12. Is system something other than a sand filter? 0 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, Mc.) 14. Does the permittee know where the filter is? El 0 12( 0 15. If above ground does the filter require maintenance? � L It malntenace Is required ordain In the comment section. DISINFECTION / UV YES J-J NO If no proceed to the next section. The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be deaned or replaced as needed to proper disinfeO . 0 16. Is UV working? 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ 0 0 ❑ 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non-D- ergo} DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES NO = If no proc d to the next section. The tabtet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine lablets?(If none, mark No) 20. Does the Permittee know the location the of chlorinator? 21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 0 0 ■ 22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to detemtine. 0 0 0 DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES EJ NO .E If no proceed to the next section. The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 23. Does the know where the dechlor is? 0 ■ permittee 24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? 0 0 0 25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? ID ❑ 0 26. Are tablets contectinikwater? If them to determine. 0 0 ■ I■ possible Foke Yes Doesn't Dld Not No Apply Investigate PUMP TANK YES ■ NO gli If no proceed to the next section. ' -II pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non.discharge) 27. Is the pump working? 0 ❑ 0 0 28. Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? 0 0 ❑ 0 i 29. Oid the permittee know how to check the pump 8 high water alarm? 0 0 ❑ 0 30. Last functional test? ___ DISCHARGE ONLY YES FA NO • If no proceed to the next section. visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure nErbie solids or evidence of a ma lfuncdon. 31. Does the permlttee know where the outfall is? l_...� ID El ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall?1:17-all ii 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why. ❑ El 34. Is outlet discharging? ❑ 0 35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? Fr 0 0 0 36. Any Lab Results available? 0 0 • ❑ 37. Is there evidence of solids around the discha !e ■ ■int? - ❑ 0 Er 0 DRIP or SPRAY YES ■ NO I.Fia If no proceed to the next section. The Irrigation sysetm shad 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? 0 ❑ ❑ 0 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? 0 0 Ei 41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? 0 0 ID 0 2_ Is there a two wire fence? 0 0 GENERAL 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? IZr ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ iLr ❑ 0 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. Er....4.0 ❑ 0 46. Is the system compliant? 0 0 ❑ 17" El II 47. Is the system failing? oyes, take pictures d possible. 0 48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? ❑ ❑FY 0 NOD Sent #: NOV Sent #: Comments: Photos Taken? YES ■ NO INSPECTOR: -f'r 5 1 /fez SIGNATURE: United States Environmental Protection Agency E PA 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 1 1ti I 2 E 3 ( NCG550902 111 12 22/09/20 17 Type 18Ict 1111 Inspector Fac Type 19I s I 20l I 21111111 1111111 I111 1111111 1 111111 111 II I 1 166 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA 67 70I lJ I 71 I LN I 72 I 1 I---t Reserved 73I74 71 1 1 1 1 1 1 18° Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 921 Jones Circle 921 Jones Cir Durham NC 27705 ' Entry Time/Date ' 11:20AM 22/09/20 Permit Effective Date 21/01/14 'Exit lime/Date 11:30AM 22/09/20 Permit Expiration Date 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(syPhone and Fax Number(s) 11/ ' Other Facility Data , Name, Address of Responsible OfflcialRtle/Phone and Fax Number Brenda Black,202 Live Oak Cir Durham NC 2770311919-475-7723/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit • Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports • Sludge Handling Dispos Effluent/Receiving Wale • Laboratory 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 Curtis yree DWR/RRO W0/919-791-42391 uate - — — - - ....... ' Signature of Managem A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date itgr77,Glie— Q /q Zvzz EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES 31 NCG550902 111 11 yrlmo/day 22/09/20 117 Inspection Type 18 u 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# 2 Permit: NCG550902 Owner - Facility: 921 Jones Circle Inspection Date: 09/20/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance 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: Permit (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: Yes No NA NE • 000 ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ • 000 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ • 000 • 000 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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: 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) Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ • 000 ❑ ❑ • ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ • ❑ • 000 • 000 ❑ ❑•❑ • 000 ❑ ❑ i♦ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG550902 owner - Facility: 921 Jones Circle Inspection Date; 09/20/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters f Low rate) Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? 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: Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ Page# 4