NCG550898_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220920

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretory
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
October 7, 2022
Lucy A. Howard
3003 Harriman Ave.
Durham NC 27705-5425
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of coverage NCG550898
Facility: 931 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) NCG550898 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 310 S 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 Lc 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 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919.707.9000

Insaection Date: Lp
Start Time: /D
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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
1/5J2015
Permittee: iv c / !/o t1 r Izb Permit: r/z (s.S-SD $10
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The Permittee Is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't Did Not
Yes No , A ply Investigate
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? 0 Err'
2. If does the from the Er 0 0
not resident rent permittee?
3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) 0 Er ■ ❑
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ ❑ ❑
5. If rs 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? 0 0 ❑
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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Has the tank been in the last 5 I_J ❑ ❑
septic pumped years?
9. If yes to #8 date, if known 2-0 2- 2 If proof, describe 0),....1 Ay R .
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 who?
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AND FILTMENT E TREATPODS YES FI NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
mo skie sand tiler surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually.
112. Is system something other than a sand filter? ❑ 12 0 0
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, elc.)
114. Does the permittee know where the filter is? 0 0 ❑
15. If above ground does the filter require maintenance? ❑ 0 V 0
It malntenaoe Is required explain In the comment section.
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 net' r disinfec 0
,16. Is UV working?
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ 0 0 0
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Di ergs) _ _
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DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES NO If no proceed to the next section.
•The labial 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) 0 0 0
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ❑ 0 0
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? a ❑ 0
22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. L ❑ ❑ 0
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES fl 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 dechlor is? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
24. Does the have the dechlor tablets? ❑ 0 ■ ❑
permittee correct
25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? 0 0 ❑ ❑
26. Are tablets contacting water? If them to determine. 0 I ❑ MI
possible poke _

Doesn't Did Not
Yes No Apply Investigate
PUMP TANK YES 7 NO 17 If no proceed to the next section.
All 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
29. Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 0 0 0 0
30. Last functional test?
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DISCHARGE ONLY YES in NO 0 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 no vi solids or evidence of a malfunction.
31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is? / 0 ❑ 0
32. Were you able to locate the outfall? a
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why. 0 ❑
34. Is outlet discharging? CD L ❑ ❑
35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? 130 0 ❑
36. Any Lab Results available? EY 0 0 ❑
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? .- 0 Er 0 0
DRIP or SPRAY YES 7 NO 7 1f no proceed to the next section.
The irrigation sysetrn 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.
Are the buffers 0 0 • 0
39. adequate?
free 0 0 • 0
40. Is the site of ponding and runoff?
41. Does the to be 0 0 • 0
application equipment appear working properly?
42. Is there a two wire fence? 0 0
GENERAL
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? B.-. ❑ 0 ❑
44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain In the comment section. ❑ ❑ 0
the the description? CT-0 ■ 0
45. Does system match permit If no explain in the comment section.
46. Is the system compliant? E ❑ ❑ ❑
47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible. 0 0 0
l is failing, 0 0 0
48. If system any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
NOD Sent #: - NOV Sent #: - - _
Comments: Photos Taken? YES Q NO ✓ n
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INSPECTOR: SIGNATURE:. .j. —

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 E 3 1 NCG550898 111 12 22/09/20 17
Type
18 I L I
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Inspector
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Fac Type
I 201 1
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA
671 I 701 LJ I 71 Li72 I i I
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Reserved
I I I I I I I80
7374 751
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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 permit Number)
931 Jones Circle
931 Jones Cir
Durham NC 27705
Entry TimelDate
10:35AM 22/09/20
Permit Effective Date
21/08/23
Exit Time/Date
10:45AM 22/09/20
Permit Expiration Date
25/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(slles(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s)
111
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Offlcialftle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Lucy A Howard,3003 Harriman Ave Durham NC 2770554251/919-489-2854/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit II Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Sludge Handling Dispo5
El Effluent/Receiving Wate Laboratory
Section D: Summary of FindinglComments (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 R ree DWR/RRO WO1919-791-4239/
Date
Signature of Managemen Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES
31 NCG550898 I11 121
ydmo/day
22/09/20
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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)
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Permit: NCG550898 Owner - Facility: 931 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:
Yes No NA NE
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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? •000
# 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 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑
1f 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
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Yes No NA NE
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11000
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Permit: NCG550898 Owner • Facility: 931 Jones Circle
Inspection Date: 09/20/2022 Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
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? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? •❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Comment:
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