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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551276_NOD2020PC0446 & CEI Report_20200911 September 11, 2020 Milton Rogers 179 Old Lakey Gap Rd Black Mountain, NC 28711 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Tracking Number: NOD-2020-PC-0446 Permit No. NCG551276 179 Old Lakey Gap Road Buncombe County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 179 Old Lakey Gap Road on September 10, 2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551276. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following deficiencies were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Deficiency _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Septic Tank Owner has not pumped tank since system install but plans to do so this year. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effluent Sampling Owner stated he was not aware of monitoring requirements and had no records. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Compliance Issues: Please submit a copy of the Septic Hauler receipt to this office as well as a copy of the Laboratory sample results report. Both can be submitted via email to Landon.davidson@ncdenr.gov or linda.wiggs@ncdenr.gov. DocuSign Envelope ID: 058A422F-71D2-4A75-AF9A-2C9D1EE34EAB Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these deficiencies and address the causes of non-compliance to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Linda Wiggs with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS – Inspection Report, Permit and Technical Bulletin, Laboratory list. Ec: Server, LF DocuSign Envelope ID: 058A422F-71D2-4A75-AF9A-2C9D1EE34EAB 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 NCG551276 20/09/10 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- 3 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) 179 Old Lakey Gap Road 179 Old Lakey Gap Rd Black Mountain NC 28711 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 09:38AM 20/09/10 20/03/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 10:00AM 20/09/10 20/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Milton Rogers,179 Old Lakey Gap Rd Black Mountain NC 28711///Contacted Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program 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 G. Landon Davidson DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 058A422F-71D2-4A75-AF9A-2C9D1EE34EAB NPDES yr/mo/day 20/09/10 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Landon Davidson met with Mr.Rogers for a site inspection. The system components are per plan. The system owner is aware of all system components and maintenance with exception of septic system, which a pump out is planned this year. The Owner has not pumped the septic tank since system install. The septic tank is to be pumped out every 3-5 years depending upon use or when the solids level if found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment. Please retain all records of septic tank pumping events for future inspections. There are two homes on this system. Only 1 of 2 residences is currently on system with two individuals in the home. Owner states 1,200 gallons of water usage annually. Owner reports some flooding from storm event of first pump tank (PT-1) this year but operational. Owner indicates he was not aware of monitoring requirement which will be inlcuded in NOD along with supplemental information on labs, etc. and copy of permit. Owner should review all sections of the inspection report. NCG551276 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 058A422F-71D2-4A75-AF9A-2C9D1EE34EAB Permit:NCG551276 Inspection Date:09/10/2020 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 179 Old Lakey Gap Road 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? Vegetation cut to allow access to all components at the time of inspection.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: 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? Slightly caked but maintained, accessible and owner aware of function.Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Owner stated he was not aware of monitoring requirements and had no records. No monitoring to-date since permit issuance. Comment: Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 058A422F-71D2-4A75-AF9A-2C9D1EE34EAB Permit:NCG551276 Inspection Date:09/10/2020 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 179 Old Lakey Gap Road Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ?Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Tube is accessible and maintained. Tablets were present but slightly caked but functioning.Comment: Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use?1 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? Owner has not pumped tank since system install but plans to do so this year.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) Alarm tested at pump tank PT-2, distribution box inspected, no ponding, etc. subsurface filter beds. 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? Cascade aeration not visible or not installed per plans. No flow observed during inspection.Comment: Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 058A422F-71D2-4A75-AF9A-2C9D1EE34EAB