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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550960_Compliance Evaluation 2023_20231002 October 02, 2023 Leo M Watkins Leo M Watkins 1018 Sandlewood Dr Durham, NC 27712 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report 1018 Sandlewood Drive NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550960 Durham County Dear Mr. Watkins: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 1018 Sandlewood Drive on 9/26/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550960. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kevin Fowler with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Raleigh Regional Office at 919-791-4200 or via email at kevin.fowler@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, Vanessa Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: Laserfishce DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency 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 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 N 52 NCG550960 23/09/26 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 1018 Sandlewood Drive 1018 Sandlewood Dr Durham NC 27712 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 09:00AM 23/09/26 21/09/21 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 09:15AM 23/09/26 25/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Leo M Watkins,1018 Sandlewood Dr Durham NC 27712//919-477-1225/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters 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 Kevin Fowler DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page#1 09/29/2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E 10/2/2023 NPDES yr/mo/day 23/09/26 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) NCG550960 17 Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E Permit:NCG550960 Inspection Date:09/26/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 1018 Sandlewood Drive Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (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 Yes No NA NE 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: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (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? Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate)Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? Is the distribution box level and watertight? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E Permit:NCG550960 Inspection Date:09/26/2023 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 1018 Sandlewood Drive Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters (Low rate)Yes No NA NE Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?1 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: Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E DocuSign Envelope ID: 6C262E02-675D-4814-A9F6-F5A119C7F17E