WQ0013502_BIMS Report_20240320

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0013502 Effective:03/07/22 Expiration:07/31/25 Owner :3995 Jones Ferry LLC
SOC:
Contact Person:
Region:
County:
Directions to Facility:
Chatham
Raleigh
Kenneth Chad Leinbach
Effective:Expiration:Facility:Tower Apartments WWTF
3995 Jones Ferry Rd
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Title:Phone:[phone]Manager
From Raleigh, take Hwy 64 W to Pittsboro, N on Hwy 15-501, Left on Moore Mtn. Rd., Left on Hamlet Chapel Rd., This turns into
Jones Ferry Road. Facility on left before Orange County Line.
Secondary ORC(s):
Phone:Certification:Primary ORC:
WW1,System Classifications:
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Primary Inspector:
Inspection Date:Exit Time:Entry Time:
Phone:
03/13/2024 01:00PM 01:45PM
Chris Smith 919-791-4200
Facility Status:
Permit Inspection Type:
Reason for Inspection:Inspection Type:
Not CompliantCompliant
Routine
Other Non-Discharge Wastewater
Compliance Evaluation
Question Areas:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Miscellaneous Questions
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water
Use Records
Treatment Treatment Disinfection
End Use-Infiltration Treatment Flow Measurement
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0013502
03/13/2024 Compliance Evaluation
3995 Jones Ferry LLC
Routine
Inspection Summary:
On March 13, 2024 Staff of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance
evaluation inspection of the wastewater treatment system located at Tower Apartments. The purpose of this inspection was
to ensure compliance with the subject permit. During the inspection, the cooperation and assistance provided by you and
Randall Jarrell was helpful and appreciated.
This compliance evaluation inspection consisted of the following:
•Review of the permit;
•Review of the owner/facility information;
•Review of Non-discharge wastewater monitoring reports (NDMRs), and maintenance logs.
•On-site inspection of treatment and storage components
The current permit was issued March 6, 2022 and expires on July 31, 2025.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of two 1,200 gallon septic tanks, an intermittent sand filter, a chlorine
dosing chamber, a 10.5 foot by 5 foot chlorine contact/pump tank with two 13 gallon per minute (GPM) submersible pumps,
and high-water alarms, a 30 foot by 94 foot constructed wetland with a 45 millimeter EDPM liner, a flow splitter box, a 0.08
acre disposal area with four 6 foot by 175 foot infiltration galleries, and all associated piping, valves, controls, and
appurtenances.
Non-Discharge Permit WQ0013502 authorizes the operation of up to 1080 gallons per day (GPD). The authorized irrigation is
in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the Non-Discharge Permit. The items
below show what conditions were noted at your facility:
At the time of the inspection, the system appeared to be well maintained. The visual and audible alarms functioned properly
when the test switch was actuated and when the float was pulled. The pump tank pump was functioning properly. Chlorine
tablets were observed in the chlorinator tubes and were contacting water. The wetland cell and infiltration galleries were
visited, and no evidence of runoff was observed.
The monitoring and reporting requirements have recently been partially met through late submittal of multiple missing Non
Discharge Monitoring Reports (NDMRs). Annual and 2 times per year effluent analyses for calendar years 2023 and 2024
have not been provided as of the writing of this letter. Mr. Leinbach stated during the inspection that an effluent sample had
been collected recently and submitted for analysis. Please provide to this office the results of this analysis upon receipt.
Monitoring well analysis results reported on form GW-59 is required annually in the month of March. In response to
NOV-2023-PC-0322 Mr. Leinbach stated that monitoring well MW-2 is dry, and he has not been able to collect a
groundwater sample. If the well is dry during the required sampling month, it should be checked regularly in subsequent
months for the presence of groundwater for sampling. In any case, the required form GW-59 should be submitted as required
with analysis results or an explanation for the absence of analysis results.
Within 30 days of receipt of this letter please provide septic tank cleanout records for the most recent septic tank cleanout
service.
Within 30 days of receipt of this letter please provide the required annual representative soils analysis for the disposal sites
listed in Attachment B of the permit.
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0013502
03/13/2024 Compliance Evaluation
3995 Jones Ferry LLC
Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Spray, LR
Reuse (Quality)
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
Single Family Drip
Infiltration System
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Influent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Flow is based on metered water usage.Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Water Use Records Yes No NA NE
Is water use metered?
Are the daily average values properly calculated?
Comment:
Treatment Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
Is flowmeter calibrated annually?
Is flowmeter operating properly?
Does flowmeter monitor continuously?
Does flowmeter record flow?
Does flowmeter appear to monitor accurately?
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working?
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0013502
03/13/2024 Compliance Evaluation
3995 Jones Ferry LLC
Routine
Do the fecal coliform results indicate proper disinfection?
Is there adequate detention time (>=30 minutes)?
Is the system properly maintained?
If gas, does the cylinder storage appear safe?
Is the fan in the chlorine feed room and storage area operable?
Is the chlorinator accessible?
If tablets, are tablets present?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth?
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available?
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate?
# Is it a dual feed system?
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 lbs of Chlorine (CAS No. 7782-50-5)?
If yes, then is there a Risk Management Plan on site?
If yes, then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1000-____-____)
If yes, then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
End Use-Infiltration Yes No NA NE
# Is the application High Rate or Low Rate?High Rate
Are buffers maintained?
Are any supply wells within the CB?
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB?
Is municipal water available in the area?
Are GW monitoring wells required?
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/ respect to RB and CB?
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval?
Is a usable green area maintained?
Is the disposal site acceptable?
Is the distribution equipment acceptable?
Is the disposal site free of ponding?
Is the disposal site free of breakout?
Are the disposal sites free of solids, algae, etc.?
Do the records show that the fields are properly maintained?
Are the disposal sites free of vegetation?
Do any surface water features appear to be adversely impacted by GW discharge?
No chemicals or rototiller used to eliminate vegetation, solids, algae, etc.?
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Inspection Date:
Permit:
Inspection Type :
Owner - Facility:
Reason for Visit:
WQ0013502
03/13/2024 Compliance Evaluation
3995 Jones Ferry LLC
Routine
No analyses available. Otherwise, no issues.Comment:
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