HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG550120_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240111ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Randy Grogan
3585 Greeson Country Rd
Climax, NC 27233
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 11, 2024
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
3585 Greeson Country Road
NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550120
Randolph County
Dear Mr. Grogan:
On December 15, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) staff Jesse
Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family residence wastewater treatment
system located at 3585 Greeson Country Rd, Climax, NC 27233, in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000
and certificate of coverage NCG550120. Mr. James Grogan, owner, was present during the inspection. A review of
the subject permit, records, treatment components, outfall area, operations, and maintenance was completed. This
review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violations and items of concern are
listed below. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report.
The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Effluent Sampling Effluent monitoring has not been conducted. Part I, Section C. (I.) of the subject permit
requires the discharge to be monitored and analyzed annually for the listed parameters.
In addition, the following item(s) of concern were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Item of Concern
Recordkeeping No records for septic tank pumping were available during the inspection.
The indicated permit violation(s) must be corrected to achieve compliance with the subject permit. Measures should
be taken to address the indicated item(s) of concern. Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement
action against any individual who fails to comply with the requirements of all applicable permits, regulations, and/or
statutes. 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 any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of any permit, or applicable regulations, issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mitl Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem. North Carolina 27105
336,776.9600
If you have questions, contact Jesse Barnes by phone at 336-776-9701 or by email at jesse.barnes@deq.nc.gov.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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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, NCG550120
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mitl Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem. North Carolina 27105
336,776.9600
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 NCG550120 111 121 23/12/15 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
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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)
10:30AM 23/12/15
21/08/06
3585 Greeson Country Road
3585 Greeson Country Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Climax NC 27233
11:00AM 23/12/15
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
Randy Grogan,3585 Greeson Country Rd Climax NC 27233//336-685-9495/
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
DocusgC�ned by: DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9701/ 1/9/2024
Jesse BarnesEt974'73D3194ED...
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Docu signed by:
DwR/WSRo 336-776-9695 1/11/2024
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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
NCG550120 I11 12I 23/12/15 117 18 i c i
(Cont.)
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On December 15, 2023, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO)
staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family
residence wastewater treatment system located at 3585 Greeson Country Rd, Climax, NC 27233, in
reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000 and certificate of coverage NCG550120. Mr. James
Grogan, owner, was present during the inspection. A review of the subject permit, records, treatment
components, outfall area, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected
noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violations and items of concern are
listed below. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report.
Permit Violation(s)
1. Effluent monitoring has not been conducted. Part I, Section C. (1.) of the subject permit requires
the discharge to be monitored and analyzed annually for the listed parameters.
Item(s) of Concern
2. No records for septic tank pumping were available during the inspection.
Other observations:
Mr. Grogan stated that there have not been any problems with the system since the previous
inspection. Two chlorine tablet tubes were observed within a well on the southeastern side of the
home. The chlorine tubes contained tablets appropriate for domestic wastewater disinfection (70%
calcium hypochlorite) and appeared to be operating properly during the inspection. Mr. Grogan
stated that a new septic tank was installed approximately three years ago. He also stated that the
septic tank is pumped once every three years and was last pumped approximately 1.5 years ago, but
no records were available. Mr. Grogan stated he has located the outfall pipe but that it is not safely
accessible due to thick vegetation and uneven terrain, so the outfall and receiving stream were not
inspected.
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Permit: NCG550120
Inspection Date: 12/15/2023
Owner -Facility: 3585 Greeson Country Road
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: See inspection summary.
Yes No NA NE
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