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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550094_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230801ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Zachery Locklear 187 Marajo Ct Winston-Salem, NC 27127 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality August 1, 2023 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 187 Marajo Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 Single -Family Residence Domestic Wastewater Treatment System NPDES WW General Permit No. NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage No. NCG550094 Davidson County Dear Mr. Locklear: On July 28, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the single-family residence wastewater treatment system located at 187 Marajo Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000 and certificate of coverage NCG550094. Mr. Zachery Locklear, owner, was present during the inspection. A review of the subject permit, structures, treatment components, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. Items of concern observed during the inspection are listed below. Items of Concern Mr. Locklear stated that no effluent monitoring has been conducted, as is required by Part Section C. (1.) of the subiect 2. No tablets were present in the chlorinator tubes during the inspection. Part I, Section B. (L) of the subject permit requires that the treatment system includes disinfection. Part I, Section D. (L) of the subject permit requires that the tablet chlorinator be inspected weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. 3. Mr. Locklear stated that he did not know when the septic tank was last pumped or inspected. Part I, Section D. (3.) of the subject permit requires septic tanks to be inspected at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Additionally, Part I, Section D. (3.) requires septic tanks to be pumped out at least once every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment, whichever is greater. Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any permittee who fails to comply with any requirement of their permit. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against DffNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources oan caaouNn Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 M336.776.9800 oep.m.m or em�nmen� Qualm any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Jesse Barnes by phone at 336-816-7351, or by email at jesse.bamesndeQ.nc.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by, OD2D3CE3F161456... Jennifer F. Graznak, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: 1. Water Compliance Inspection Report, NCG550094 REQ� North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27105 NORTH CAROLINA 336.776.9800 onparhnem of EmironmanW 9uallly 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 IN 2 u 3 I NCG550094 111 121 23/07/28 I17 18 I C I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 I 72 I ni I 73 � I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 70 I I 71 I LL -1 I I LJ 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 Dermit Number) 03:OOPM 23/07/28 20/11/20 187 Marajo Court 187 Marajo Ct Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Winston Salem NC 27127 03:30PM 23/07/28 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 Zachery Locklear,187 Marajo Ct Winston Salem NC 27127//336-999-3045/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 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 Jesse Barnes Docusigned by: DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/ 7/31/2023 1"1797473D3194ED. Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Docusigned by: DwR/wslto 336-776-9695 8/1/2023 '--- OD2D3CE3F 197456_. EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCG550094 I11 12I 23/07/28 117 18 i c i (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On July 28, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the single-family residence wastewater treatment system located at 187 Marajo Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000 and certificate of coverage NCG550094. Mr. Zachery Locklear, owner, was present during the inspection. A review of the subject permit, structures, treatment components, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The following items of concern were noted: 1. Mr. Locklear stated that no effluent monitoring has been conducted, as is required by Part I, Section C. (1.) of the subject permit. 2. No tablets were present in the chlorinator tubes during the inspection. Part I, Section B. (1.) of the subject permit requires that the treatment system includes disinfection. Part I, Section D. (1.) of the subject permit requires that the tablet chlorinator be inspected weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. 3. Mr. Locklear stated that he did not know when the septic tank was last pumped or inspected. Part I, Section D. (3.) of the subject permit requires septic tanks to be inspected at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Additionally, Part I, Section D. (3.) requires septic tanks to be pumped out at least once every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment, whichever is greater. Other observations: Two tablet chlorinator tubes were observed during the inspection and appeared to be operating properly. Mr. Locklear stated that he typically applies two or three tablets monthly. The tablets Mr. Locklear typically uses were inspected and observed to contain the active ingredient calcium hypochlorite, which is appropriate for domestic wastewater treatment. The effluent outfall and receiving stream were observed during the inspection and located immediately adjacent to the subject parcel. The white plastic outfall pipe was visible and appeared to be operating properly. No effluent flow was observed during the inspection, but Mr. Locklear stated that he has observed occasional effluent flow. No odors, solids, foam, nor debris were observed at the effluent outfall to the receiving stream during the inspection. Page# Permit: NCG550094 Inspection Date: 07/28/2023 Owner -Facility: 187 Marajo Court Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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: Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 3