NCG551058_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20230921

ROY COOPER
Govemor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Adam Spencer
1317 Infinity Rd
Durham, NC 27712
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 21, 2023
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Facility Name 1317 Infinity Road
NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551058
Durham County
DearPermittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 1317 Infinity Road on
6/08/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551058. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled,
"Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Curtis Tyree with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200 or via email at
[e-mail].
ATTACHMENTS
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Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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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 u 2 15 1 3 I NCG551058 I11 12 23/06/09 17 18 U C 19 L e I 201 I
21111111 111111111 II 11111111 111111 111111111 1 Lr6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA --- Reserved —
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Section B: FacilityData
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)
10:50AM 23/06/08
23/02/03
1317 Infinity Road
Exit lime/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1317 Infinity Rd
Durham NC 27712
11:15AM 23/06/08
25/10/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)rri0es(s)/Phone and Fax Numbers)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Officialri-itte/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Adam Spencer, 1317 Infinity Rd Durham NC 277121/828-329.6744/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit N Operations & Maintenar N Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Wate 0 Laboratory
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
Curtis eyree DWR/RRO W0/919-791-4239/
Signature of Management OAR iewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NCG551058 I11 1 23 06/08 17 181 � 1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The system appears to be well maintained. The proper disinfection and amount of disinfection tablets
were in use. The effluent pipe was free of obstruction.
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Permit: NCG551058
Inspection Date: 06/08/2023
Owner - Facility: 1317 Infinity Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
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:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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: The effluent out fall was free of obstruction and well maintained
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?
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Comment: The septic tank appears to be working as designed. The septic tank was last Dumped
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Sand Filters (Low rate)
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(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Permit: NCG551058
Inspection Date: 06/08/2023
Owner - Facility: 1317 Infinity Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate)
# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
Comment: The sand filter appears to be working as designed
Disinfection -Tablet
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: The correct type and amount of tablets were in use.
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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?
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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 letter)
4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC V The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped;cleaned as needed
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6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic lank?
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
9. If yes to #8 date, if known jai! 7-G zY If proof. describe
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10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? 6y wh
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SAND FILTER I TREATMENT 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 shall be removed manually.
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12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat. Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
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14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located?
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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DISINFECTION I UV YES NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unt shall be check J .vry i.: ierips i I rrpl,.ed a. needed to ensure
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16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Disc arge)
DISINFECTION / TABLETS YES NO Lj
If no proceed to the next section.
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation
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19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES LJ NO
If no proceed to the next section.
The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
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23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
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If no proceed to the next section.
.All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
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27. Is the pump working?
28. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last ful PUMP AUDI E & VISUAL
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A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evid ce of a
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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34. Is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES NO
If no proceed to the, next section.
The irrigation system 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.
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39. Are the buffers adequate?
40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
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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?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section.
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45. Does the system match the permit description? If no explain in the comment section-
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47. Is the system failing? If yes. take pictures if possible.
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48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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