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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550679_CEI_20240228 DocuSign Envelope ID:OA6B673A-OD6B-412E-A61F-BBA7CF4C4C38 ROY COOPER _ Governor d C ELIZABETH S.BISERr Secretary •E QUAWM . RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality February 28, 2024 Steven P. Horton 100 Briar Patch Lane Chapel Hill,NC 27516 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG550679 Facility: 100 Briar Patch Lane, Chapel Hill Orange County Dear Mr. Horton: On February 28, 2024, Donald Smith and Danny Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR)wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub-surface sand filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, tablet de-chlorinator, discharge pipe and stone rip-rap for post aeration. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC)NCG550679 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as Pokeberry Creek(classified WS-IV;NSW) in the Cape Fear River Basin. The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the General Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at your facility: Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. 2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is required. You provided documentation showing McFarland Septic pumped out the septic tank on December 1, 2021 with a system inspection. The General NPDES Permit requires North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609 NORTH cnaounu 919.791.4200 ao.u.rna��rslo�„�� /`� DocuSign Envelope ID:OA6B673A-OD6B-412E-A61F-BBA7CF4C4C38 Mr. Steven Horton,NCG550579 February 28,2024 Page 2 of 3 the permittee to retain records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. 3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorine tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not for swimming pools. Chlorine tablets were observed in the chlorinator. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. 4. De-chlorination tablets: You are responsible for always having de-chlorination tablets (if a required part of your system) in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools. De-chlorination tablets were observed in the treatment unit. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the de-chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit. 5. Analyzing the effluent: Part 1. C.,Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements, within General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample and analyze the effluent leaving his/her treatment system prior to discharge annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Total Residual Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous Prior to the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. Please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than April 30, 2024. If, during this time, you are unable to collect a representative sample of the effluent discharge due to insufficient flow from the discharge pipe, then update this office with that information and continue to monitor the discharge and if conditions for sampling become favorable, then arrange to collect a sample.] Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCGSS0000. 6. Discharge outlet location. The permittee is required to conduct a visual review of the outfall location at least twice each year(one at the time of sampling) to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented and steps taken to correct the problem. The discharge pipe was visible and accessible the day of the inspection. Please continue to ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil and leaves. D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609 NORTH CAROUNA _ Depwbnwd„F r��,�wla�,\ /./ 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID:OA6B673A-OD6B-412E-A61F-BBA7CF4C4C38 Mr. Steven Horton,NCG550579 February 28,2024 Page 3 of 3 Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division." The annual fee ($60 per year) for the period of March 01, 2024 through February 28, 2025 is due by March 4, 2024. A copy of your annual permit fee invoice is enclosed. Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system to ensure the treatment components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of three years and available for inspection. Please submit a written response to this office indicating the actions taken to comply with or resolve the issues noted items S above. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action (if applicable), then please contact Donald Smith at 919-791-4234. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: UtaLl I.SS f. M aUn.ltitl, B2916E6AB32144F... Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report Annual Permit Fee Invoice—Due March 4,2024 Cc: Laserfiche D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609 NORTH CAROUNA _ Depwbnwd„F r��,�wla�,\ /./ 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID:OA6B673A-OD6B-412E-A61 F-BBA7CF4C4C38 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 NCG550679 111 121 24/02/28 I17 18 I C I 19 I G I 20U 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 70 J 71 Ity 72 L-J 73 1 74 79 I I I I 80 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) 11:55AM 24/02/28 22/02/28 100 Briar Patch Lane 100 Briar Patch Ln Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Chapel Hill NC 27516 12:15PM 24/02/28 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 Steven P Horton,100 Briar Patch Ln Chapel Hill NC 27516//919-255-8346/ Yes Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Records/Reports 0 Facility Site Review 0 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 Stephen D Smith Docusigned by: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/ 2/28/2024 Donald Smith �(�( < DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4234/ 512ED5247FA847A... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers (� Date LDII"Sig"Id by: 2/29/2024 S f. haaAd d EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID:OA6B673A-OD6B-412E-A61 F-BBA7CF4C4C38 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NCG55O679 I11 12I 24/02/28 11 7 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Effluent sampling being scheduled for March 2024 per owner. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID:OA6B673A-OD6B-412E-A61 F-BBA7CF4C4C38 Permit: NCG550679 Owner-Facility: 100 Briar Patch Lane Inspection Date: 02/28/2024 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 3 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY II I I II I I IIII I I II III I III I II II INVOICE * 2 0 2 4 P R 0 0 1 4 9 4 Annual Permit Fee Open This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2024PR001494 Annual Fee Period: 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025 Permit Number: NCG550679 Invoice Date: 02/03/2024 Chatham County 100 Briar Patch Lane Due Date: 03/04/2024 Steven P. Horton Annual Fee: $60.00 100 Briar Patch Ln Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment(eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to: NCDEQ-Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deg.nc.gov/wq-epayments.htmi to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A$25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512. 6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404. 7. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process. 8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send email to dwgepay(cDdeg.nc.gov or you may also contact the following: -NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or -Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698 (Return This Portion With Check) II I I II I I IIII I I II III I III I II II * 2 0 2 4 P R 0 0 1 4 9 4 ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Open Invoice Number: 2024PR001494 Annual Fee Period: 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025 Permit Number: NCG550679 Invoice Date: 2/3/2024 Chatham County 100 Briar Patch Lane Due Date: 3/4/2024 Annual Fee: $60.00 Steven P. Horton 100 Briar Patch Ln Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Check Number: