NCG550193_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210525

ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Robert Schauer
3009 Baptist Rd.
Durham, NC 27703
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 25, 2021
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550193
Facility: 3009 Baptist Road
Durham County
Dear Mr. Schauer:
On March 30, 2021, 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 inspection was greatly appreciated.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet
chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, discharge pipe and a rip -rap apron for post aeration.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550193 authorize the
discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as Little
Lick Creek (including portion of Little Lick Creek arm of Falls Lake) (classified WS-IV, NSW,
CA) in the Neuse River Basin. The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and
monitoring requirements established within the General Permit. The checked boxes below show what
conditions were noted at your facility:
In compliance: You are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection system,
have the effluent sampled once a year, and have the septic tank pumped out every 3 to 5 years.
Thank you for operating and maintaining your wastewater treatment system in accordance with
your permit.
n Your home is improperly plumbed: Some of the wastewater discharges are going directly
to the environment without first passing through the treatment system. This must be corrected
immediately. Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please submit a schedule to this office
that states your plan for correcting this deficiency. The work is to be completed within the
next 3 months.
n Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at all
times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office r 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

❑ 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. A pumping company can check the
status periodically and determine when pumping is required. During the inspection, you
provided documentation showing Lyon Septic Tank Service pumped out the septic tank on
November 28, 2018. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records
associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
❑ Disinfection: Your system is lacking disinfection, either chlorine tablets or a UV light
system. New rules put into place on August 1, 2007 require all SFR systems to have a means of
disinfection (and dechlorination when chlorine tablets are used to disinfect, if the system was
installed since that date). Since your system had no disinfection, the installation is to include a
chlorine tablet dispenser, a contact chamber capable of providing a minimum 30-minute contact
time, and another tablet dispenser that will hold dechlorination tablets. Within 30-days of
receiving this letter, please send a schedule to this office that states your plan for correcting
this deficiency.
❑ 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 swimminji 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. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in
the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
n 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, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorous, Ammonia, and Total Residual Chlorine. During
the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent had not been monitored within
the last 12 months. On April 6, 2021, a representative sample of the effluent, was collected
and analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and the results were submitted to this
office on May 5, 2021.
n Locations of treatment units are unknown: Within 30-days of receiving this letter,
provide this office with a sketch or map of the location of the treatment units in relation to the
permitted residence.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791,4200

❑ 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.
The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected 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.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if
applicable), then please contact Vanessa Manuel at 919-791-4255.
Sincerely,
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
Cc: RRO/SWP Files
Laserfiche
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office r 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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
1 IN I 2 IL
21IIIIII
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection
3 I NCG550193 111 12I 21/03/30 117
Type
181OI
IIIIIIIIIII
Inspector Fac Type
19I S I 2011
IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIII I IIIIII
P6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved
671 I 70I I 711 172 I N I 73I I 74 71
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I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number)
3009 Baptist Road
3009 Baptist Rd
Durham NC 27703
Entry Time/Date
12:OOPM 21/03/30
Permit Effective Date
20/11/30
Exit Time/Date
12:23PM 21/03/30
Permit Expiration Date
25/10/31
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
Robert Schauer,3009 Baptist Rd Durham NC 27703///
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
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 C Date
r_DocuSenedbY:
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EPA Form 3560-3 Rev 9-94) Frevious editions are obsolete.
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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 on November 28, 2018. The permittee has a supply of correct type
of chlrorine tables. Tablets were observed in the chlorinator. Effluent was sampled on April 6, 2021.
Sampling results were all within permit limits.
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Inspection Date: 3 ' Start Time:
5/15/2015 1�
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The Permltlee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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)
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK
Doesn't Did Not
Yes No Apply investigate
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The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped,`wIeared 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 pumped in the last 5 years?
9. If yes to #8 date, if known t(/ Z j / 2 f If proof, describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T?
12. is system something other than a sandfilter?
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
Ir maintenance is required explain to the comment section.
DISINFECTION / UV YES LJ NO
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves s-=u!d be cleared cr replaced
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)
)ISINFECTION / TABLETS YES [X] NO fi
"he tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure cunt nus.t.s and proper operation.
9. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
:0. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
1. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
2. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
IECHLOR (Discharge only) YES [—[ NO
le dechrorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure cont nuous and proper operation.
3. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
4. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
5. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
3. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
(circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES [J NO n If no proceed
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetat.ve growt.7 shall be removed mto a ythe next section.
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If no proceed to the next section.
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PUMP TANK YES I. I NO If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non•d scharge) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
27. Is the pump working? ❑ CI ❑ ❑
28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
34 Last functional test: PUMP _ AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES Li NO F i If no proceed to the next section.
A visual review cif 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.
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
34. is outset discharging?
35. 1s right of way maintained around the discharge point?
36. Any Lab Results available?
37 Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES Li NO ( If no proceed to the next section.
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equip9nent is operating as designed.
38. is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads. 0 El39. Are the buffers adequate? 0
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area?
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? FF1❑ 0 RJ El CI44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. El 0 0
45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in the comment section. El EN 0 El4S. Is the system compliant? 0
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CI47. 1s the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible. ❑ El ❑
48. 1f system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? - -
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