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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551275_CEI_20231108DocuSign Envelope ID: 66A7133E-0972-46C3-A4D3-E1 F615B9AFC2 ROY COOPER Co,ernor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS,]R. Director o-`"` sreve4 l��QWM'�a NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY NO HARD COPY WILL BE MAILED December 4, 2023 Mike Carrick Cedar Mountain Village LLC Email: mikecarrick@comporium.net SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report Cedar Mountain Village NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551275 Transylvania County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Cedar Mountain Village on 11/08/2023. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG551275. 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 Rachel Rose with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at rachel.rose@deq.nc.gov. ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche Mike Carrick, Owner Sincerely, Ev DocuSigned by: SACE19D3940C494... Rachel Rose, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ D_EQ� firth[arollna9egartmenlofFm9ronmrntalQualhVlDivlsWnaFWaterResaurcrs Ashcvllk Rc9ianal Mcc 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 8wanna—. North Caral1na 25776 ou.smixnno....i o.iNJ-� 62&296.45C0 DocuSign Envelope ID: 66A7133E-0972-46C3-A4D3-E1 F615B9AFC2 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 1 2 u 3 I NCG551275 I11 121 23/11/08 I17 18I � 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 n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80 701 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 permit Number) 11:00AM 23/11/08 13/08/01 Cedar Mountain Village US Hwy 276 11559 Greenville Hwy Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Cedar Mountain NC 28718 11:30AM 23/11/08 18/07/31 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 Mike Carrick,2 Crestwood Ln Asheville NC 28804//828-553-3197/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations & Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 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 Date 12/4/2023 E Lauren EArmeni DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Mara G Chamlee Mmra DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ 12/4/2023 �D0fi9'°Aseys^ Rachel Rose DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ 12/5/2023 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Cs d by 12/4/2023 bass an.it,t EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 66A7133E-0972-46C3-A4D3-E1 F615B9AFC2 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCG551275 I11 12I 23/11/08 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On November 8, 2023, Rachel Rose, Mara Chamlee, and Lauren Armeni, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the single-family wastewater disposal system that services Cedar Mountain Village. This inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with General NPDES Permit No. NCG550000. The following items were noted during the inspection: Septic Tank: Mr. Mike Carrick (owner) does not currently have the septic tanks pumped on a regular schedule but was informed to have them at least checked by a septic company once a year and pumped at least once every five years or as needed. Sand Filter: It is suggested to maintain the sand filter by regularly keeping it weeded. Chlorination & De -chlorination: It is suggested to clean out the chlorination & de -chlorination tubes to remove the caked tablets at the bottom of the tube and then replace them with fresh tablets. Only one tube is required for both chlorination & de -chlorination chambers as well with the current flow of the system. Effluent Sampling: The effluent pipe should be periodically checked to determine if the system is discharging, and if it is at any time, sampling is required per General Permit NCG550000 (issued November 1, 2020), Section C.(1). Keep records of all sampling for review as well. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 66A7133E-0972-46C3-A4D3-E1 F615B9AFC2 Permit: NCG551275 Owner -Facility: Cedar Mountain Village Inspection Date: 11/08/2023 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The septic tank was last pumped approximately two years ago by ACL Pumping Septic and Sewage. See summary for details. 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 66A7133E-0972-46C3-A4D3-E1 F615B9AFC2 Permit: NCG551275 Owner -Facility: Inspection Date: 11/08/2023 Inspection Type: Cedar Mountain Village Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Number of tubes in use? 2 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 chlorination tubes were clopped at the time of the inspection; however, there was no visible flow through them. See summary for details. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: The de -chlorination tubes were clogged at the time of the inspection; however, there was no visible flow through them. See summary for details. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ representative)? Comment: Accordinq to Mr. Carrick, there was no records of any discharqe from the effluent pipe. See summary for details. 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 66A7133E-0972-46C3-A4D3-E1 F615B9AFC2 Permit: NCG551275 Inspection Date: 11/08/2023 Effluent Pipe Owner -Facility: Cedar Mountain Village Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Comment: There was no discharge from the effluent pipe at the time of the inspection. Yes No NA NE Page#