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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550600_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220920ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Lucy A. Howard 3003 Harriman Ave. Durham NC 27705-5425 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 7, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of coverage NCG550600 Facility: 925 Jones circle Durham County Dear Mrs. Howard, 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. 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) NCG550600 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 I 3800 Barrett Dnve I 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 observer& 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. 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 1:1....E CO North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center t Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919 707 9000 Inspection Date: It:. 2-0 - v Y Start Time: // o e) End Time: // j SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST 1/5r2015 Permittee: L N lie PIA AA Permit: G6 �a b o o Address: '1 5 t )zf e1R1;/Z , b,,,4fFAA- A C- 7-77df E-mail- Phone:( ) Ce1I Phone:( ) - County: / t-c rL N A lit The Pennittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and dlal system. -- — Doesn't Did Not Yes No - A 1 Investigate ,1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? ,2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? 5. If a #4 who is the contractor? 0 ❑ IZr - ❑ ❑ ❑ ar ❑ ❑ El ❑ Er El4. SEPTIC TANK The septic tank end filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned 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 pumped in the last 5 years? 9. If yes to #8 date, if known 2 0 2- Z If proof, describe J AA) .ByR-lb as nee . ram❑ 0 0 lir ❑ ❑ ❑ Er ❑ ❑ ❑ . 10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle 114 IfYes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By who? one) _ _ If no proceed to the next section. be removed man SAND FILTER / REATMENT PODS YES NO • r surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall 12. Is system something other than a sand filter? 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.) ❑ ❑ ❑ 14. Does the permittee know where the filter is? 15. If above ground does the filter require maintenance? It malntenace is required explain in the comment section. ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ J 0 DISINFECTION 1 UV YES [1 NO 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 doper dlsinfec . 0 18. Is UV working? ❑ 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Di ehararge) DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES 0 NO If no proceed to the next section. ❑ ❑ The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. J 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) 20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? 21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 22. Are tablets contacting water? Iossible poke them to determine. u,�/ ❑ L__ MI El El• El DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES [ 1 NO 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 dechior tablets? 25. Were dechior tablets observed in the dechiorination chamber? 26. Are tablets contacting water? If op ssible poke them to determine. If no proceed to the next section. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • 0 Doesn't Did Not I Yes No A . .1 Investigate PUMP TANK YES ■ NO MI 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 El 0 ❑ 29. Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 0 30. Last functional test? _ _ DISCHARGE ONLY YES • NO ■ tf no proce d to the next section. vlsual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no vi solids or evidence of a malfunction. 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall Is? 0 ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? D 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why. 0 0 0 34. is outlet discharging? ❑ ❑ ,-0� 35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? . ❑ 0 ❑ 36. Any Lab Results available? ❑ ❑ El37. Is there evidence of solids around the discha * e . * int? II 0 ❑ DRIP or SPRAY YES ■ NO If no proceed to the next section. The irrigation sysetm ahal be Inspected monthy 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 0 0 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? 0 0 41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ El 0 42. Is there a two wire fence? 0 0 ❑ 0 GENERAL 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? ❑ • 0 ■ 44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain In the comment section. 0 0 0 45, Does the system match the permit description? if no explain in the comment section. 0 ❑ 0 46. Is the system compliant? ❑ _. 0 0 47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures If possible. 0 Er Q ❑ 48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? ❑ ❑ El 0 NOD Sent St: NOV Sent 0: - Comments: Photos Taken? YES MI NO INSPECTOR: 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 yrlmolday Inspection 1 IN I 2 LI 3 I NCG550600 I11 121 22/09/20 I17 Type 181 r I IIII1I111II,66 Inspector Fac Type 19 I s I 201 I 21IIIIII 1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA 671 1 LJ 70I I 71 I LI 72 1 ti 1 LJ Reserved 73I I 174 71 l I I 180 1 1 1 1 11 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include I POTW name and NPDES permit Number) • 925 Jones Circle 925 Jones Cir Durham NC 27713 Entry Time/Date 11:OOAM 22/09/20 Permit Effective Date 21/08/09 Exit Time/Date 11:10AM 22/09/20 Permit Expiration Date 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lidles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s) 111 Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Offtcial/Ttle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Lucy A Howard,3003 Harriman Ave Durham NC 27705542511919-489-28541 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) .II..II/ Permit II Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran Sludge Handling Dispo; • 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 Tyree DWRJRRO WQ1919-791-4239/ Date /P7- ;�� Signature of M agement CIA Reviewer• Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 57 Pd / / Zoz- EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES 31 NCG550600 I11 12a yr/molday 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: NCG550600 Owner - Facility: 925 Jones Circle Inspection Date: 09/20/2022 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: 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: 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: 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 ❑ ❑ • ❑ MOOD ❑ ❑ ■❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ▪ ❑ ❑ ❑ MOOD MOOD Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑• ❑ Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? 00.0 is septic tank pumped on a schedule? •❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0 0 • 0 Are high and low water alarms operating properly? 0 0 • ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG550600 Owner - Facility: 925 Jones Circle Inspection Date: 09/20/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Septic Tank 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? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 0 0 • Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? 00.0 Comment: Page# 4