NCG551502_NOV-2023-PC-0054_20230203

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZ.ABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E, ROGERS,A
Dlrector
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental QaAty
February 3, 2023
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7020 3160 0000 4115 5801
RETURNED RECEIPT REQUESTED
Carlos Hernandez
6206 Old Kemp Road
Durham, NC 27703
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2023-PC-0054
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551502
Facility Name: 6206 Old Kemp Road
Durham County
Dear Mr. Hernandez:
On January 18, 2023, Mitch Hayes 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, dosing tank, recirculating
sand filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, tablet dechlorinator, and discharge
pipe with outfall rep -rap aeration and erosion control.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551502 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as unnamed tributary to Rocky Branch 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 items below show what conditions were noted at your
facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at
all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground.
2. 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
Q. Q`'� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
r/ Raleigh Regional Office 1 3900 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919 791.4200

should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than
113 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 stated the septic tank was last pumped out in 2022. The
General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage
disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
3. 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 did not observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please
ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as
required b the General NPDES permit.
4. Dechlorination tablets: You are responsible for always having dechlorination tablets (if
a required part of your system) in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment
and not for swimming pools. The inspector did not observe any dechlorination tablets in
the treatment unit. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in
the chlorinator as required b the General NPDES permit'
S. 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 April
03, 2023. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of
NPDES General Permit NCG550000.
6. 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 end of discharge pipe was not visible the day of the inspection. The
discharge pipe appears to be buried underneath soil preventing flow to exit the sandfilter.
To comply with the general permit monitoring requirements, you need to be able to
sample and analyze the effluent from your SFR system through the discharge pipe. You
need to keep the area around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation, soil and leaves.
Please take the necessary steps to ensure the discharge outlet is visible and accessible.
Maintaining the area will allow you to monitor the discharge and to collect effluent
samples as required by the subject permit.
North Carohna DSpa ="t of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
,;;*D,E 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Marl Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
—N 919.707.9000

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 far a minimum of
three years and available for inspection.
This inspection report is being issued as a Notice of Violation because there were no chlorine
and dechlorine tablets in the chlorinator and dechlorinator.
Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating
the actions you will take or have taken to comply with or resolve the issues noted in items S
and 6above.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Mitch Hayes at 919-791-4261.
Sincerely,
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
Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 )Nu 2 u 3 1 NCG551502 I11 12 23/01/18 17
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA
Reserved
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:30AM 23/01/18
13/08/01
6206 Old Kemp Road
6206 Old Kemp Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27703
10:51AM 23/01/18
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Carlos Hemandez1/919-697-7668 /
Name, Address of Responsible Official/rtle/Phone and Fax Number
Carlos Hernandez Andraca,6206 Old Kemp Rd Durham NC 27703//919-697-9168/ Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Wate
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
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Mitchell S. Hayes DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/
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Signature of Management O A Revie ency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Dosing tank high water alarm was active during inspection. There were no chlorine tablets in the
chlorinator and no dechlor tablets in the dechlorinator. Discharge pipe is buried underneath soil
preventing drainage from sandfilter.
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Permit: NCG551502 Owner - Facility: 6206 Old Kemp Road
Inspection Date: 01/18/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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Record Keeping
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Comment: Analyses of effluent is not being done
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG551502
Inspection Date: 01/18/2023
Effluent Pipe
Owner - Facility: 6206 Old Kemp Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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: Discharge pipe is buried underneath soil.
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Inspection Date:O I j t a, Z6 _ Start Time: 4_JU ~ End Time: 1 f _
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bINULt IrAmlt_Y WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLI T ,
Permittee:- �} H _ , _ _ Permit:, _ Sew.
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The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection .etter)
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4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The.seplic tank and fillers should be che.*,td a:-nually a-d p-imped -:leaned as needed.
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known Z— U 2—2-7—_ If proof. describe
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?
SAND FILTER I TREATMENT PODS YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shalt
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manually.
12. Is system something other than a sand filter?
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It maintenace is requireo explain in the comment section.
DISINFECTION 1 UV YES L1 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 ensure proper disinfection.
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES V NO
The tablet 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)
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to etermine.
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO
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 permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
If no proceed to the next section.
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UMP TANK YES
If no proceed to the next section.
,II pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly (non -discharge)
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the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling
if no proceed to the next section.
to ensure no v sible solids or evidence of a malfunction.
A visual review of
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DRIP or SPRAY YES f NO
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The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment -pe at rig as designed
38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
44 Has resident had any sewage problems? If yas explain in the comment section
45 Does the system match the permit description? If ro explain in the comment section
Is the system compliant?
7. Is the system failing? if yes. take pictures if possible
48. If system is failing. any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
NOD Sent #: - - NOV Sent
Comments: Photos Taken?
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