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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550478_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240111ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Jane M. Robbins 2634 Old Hwy 16 Jefferson, NC 28640 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 11, 2024 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report 2634 Old Highway 16 NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550478 Ashe County Dear Ms. Robbins: On December 12, 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 2634 Old Highway 16, Jefferson, NC 28640, in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000 and certificate of coverage NCG550478. Ms. Jane Robbins, 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. (1.) of the subject permit requires the discharge to be monitored and analyzed annually for the listed parameters. Disinfection There is no known means of disinfection for the system. Part I, Section B. (1.) requires systems existing prior to August 1, 2007 to include means of disinfection. 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. Ms. Robbins stated that it is pumped once every five years and was last pumped approximately two years ago. Effluent Pipe The exact location of the outfall pipe is unknown and was not located during the inspection. The indicated permit violation(s) must be corrected to achieve compliance with the subject permit. Measures should North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 West Hanes Mitl Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem. North Carolina 27105 ore: �a i �.im.i1 I`s 336,776.9600 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. 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: OD2D3CE3F1B7456... 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, NCG550478 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 NCG550478 111 121 23/12/12 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 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 Dermit Number) 11:00AM 23/12/12 21/11/22 2634 Old Highway 16 2634 Old Hwy 16 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Jefferson NC 28640 11:30AM 23/12/12 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 Jane M Robbins,2634 Old Hwy 16 Jefferson NC 28640/// 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 Docusig ned by: :DWR/WSRO WQ/336 776 9701/ 1/9/2024 Jesse BarnesEY'97473D3194ED 77� 4... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date jDocusigned by: .if"-4. _,!�DwR/WSRo 336-776-9695 1/11/2024 "-0D2D3CE3F 1 B7456_. EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCG550478 I11 12I 23/12/12 117 18 i c i (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On December 12, 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 2634 Old Highway 16, Jefferson, NC 28640, in reference to NPDES general permit NCG550000 and certificate of coverage NCG550478. Ms. Jane Robbins, 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 Violations 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. 2. There is no known means of disinfection for the system. Part I, Section B. (1.) requires systems existing prior to August 1, 2007 to include means of disinfection. Items of Concern 1. No records for septic tank pumping were available during the inspection. Ms. Robbins stated that it is pumped once every five years and was last pumped approximately two years ago. 2. The exact location of the outfall pipe is unknown and was not located during the inspection. Other observations: Ms. Robbins stated that she has not had any problems with the system since the last inspection. If chlorine tablet tubes are/were present, either their location is unknown or they have been removed - effluent wastewater is not undergoing disinfection. Mr. Barnes searched the property and receiving stream bank for chlorine tablet tubes and an outfall pipe, but neither were located. The receiving stream was free of floating solids and foam. Page# Permit: NCG550478 Inspection Date: 12/12/2023 Owner -Facility: 2634 Old Highway 16 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 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 3