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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551310_Inspection_20221229ROY COOPER c:.(ISTI,tr„ ELIZABETH S, RISER RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. fTi, rr:r Robert M. Brown 7115 Mathews Road Durham, NC 27712 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental quality December 29, 2022 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Pennit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG551310 Facility Name: 7115 Mathews Road Durham County Dear Robert Brown: On November 16, 2022, Jane Bernard from the Raleigh Regional Office inspected your single- family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. The Division appreciates your assistance during this inspection. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551310 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to an unnamed tributary to Little River (classified WS-II; HQW, NSW) 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: 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. Our records indicate the facility was pumped by John E. Byrd on September 22, 201:'. A copy of the most recent receipt/invoice has been submitted and placed in your file. The septic tank should be pumped as soon as possible to meet the permit required five- year requirement. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. ® 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 swimuline pools. Part 1, Section D (1) of General NPDES Permit NCG550000 requires the Oa9btmwq ai Fmibrreatai qu.kt� North Carolina Department of l=m imnmenlal Quality 1 Dn istoi of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Dnvc 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919 791 4200 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. ® 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.Iher treatment system prior to discharge annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine. During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. Please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than February 28, 2021 In the last inspection letter dated July 28, 2017, you were requested to sample your effluent and to submit the analytical results to this office. The Raleigh Regional Office has not received the requested results. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required (annually) is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000. ® Locations of treatment units were located: The facility (360 gpd) consist of a septic tank, a primary sandfilter and a chlorinator. ® 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 not visible and accessible the day of the inspection. On December 11, 2022, a picture was submitted showing the area around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves. Please take the necessary steps to ensure the discharge outlet remains visible and accessible. Maintaining the area will allow you to monitor the discharge and to collect effluent samples as required by the subject permit. Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division." Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending September 30, 2023, and due October 2, 2022, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject COC. Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system 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. GDE tirpusre«i a rlwre..newi a.n.\ /''... North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional 011ice 31{01 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919 791.4200 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, DocuSigned by: V .t.SSa f. B2916E6AB32144F 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: Laserfiche GQE North Carolina Department or Environmental Quality Division or IValcr Resources Raleigh Regional Office 919.791.4200 3800 Barrels Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 u 7Xr 11 ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • ■ W II_ P• • I ■ ,1 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 1 Ins Code I 2 E NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac 3 I NCG551310 111 121 22/11/16 117 181 r I 19 I s I 201 Type I 21I11III III1111111111111111I1111I111111IiiII r6 Inspection 67I Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring I 701 LJ Evaluation Rating I 71L1 B1 72 QA i I LJ --------------Reserved-------- i 73I I �74 75� 1 11 I 1 1 1 l80 1 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 7115 Matthews Road 7115 Matthews Rd Durham NC 27712 Entry Time/Date 08:15AM 22/11/16 Permit Effective Date 21/08/24 Exit Time/Date 08:45AM 22/11/16 — Permit Expiration Date 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)IPhone and Fax Number(s) /11 Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Robert M Brown,7115 Matthews Rd Durham NC 2771211919-560-7800/ No 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) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jane Bernard DWR/Non Discharge Compliance Unit/919-791-4200/ ti IS e ) /3/aoa3 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date ooeuslenee by: ll, 12/21/2022 ` 1 VAIALSSA. . +vl4WU' ,lf , �— B2916E6AB32144 F. EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yrlmo/day 31 NCG551310 111 121 22/11/16 17 Inspection Type 18 LI,- (Cont.) 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) 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. Our records indicate the facility was pumped by John E. Byrd on September 22, 2017. A copy of the most recent receipt/invoice has been submitted and placed in your file. The septic tank should be pumped as soon as possible to meet the permit required five-year requirement. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. 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 swimming 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. 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 and Total Residual Chlorine. During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. Please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than February 28, 2023. In the last inspection letter dated July 28, 2017, you were requested to sample your effluent and to submit the analytical results to this office. The Raleigh Regional Office has not received the requested results. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required (annually) is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000. Locations of treatment units were located: The facility (360 gpd) consist of a septic tank, a primary sandfilter and a chlorinator. 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 not visible and accessible the day of the inspection. On December 11, 2022, a picture was submitted showing the area around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves. Please take the necessary steps to ensure the discharge outlet remains visible and accessible. Maintaining the area will allow you to monitor the discharge and to collect effluent samples as required by the subject permit. Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division." Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending September 30, 2023, and due October 2, 2022, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject COC. Page# 2 Permit: NCG551310 Owner - Facility: 7115 Matthews Road Inspection Date: 11/16/2022 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system 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. Page# 3 Permit: NCG551310 Inspection Date: 11+16/2022 Owner - Facility: 7115 Matthews Road Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Other Comment: Yes No NA NE Page# 4