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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550105_NOV2024PC0208_CEI_Report_20240325DocuSign Envelope ID: DB1059E1-C2F4-4BD3-9A5B-FA96A5EF589E ROY COOPER Co,ernor ELIZABETH S. B1SER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Roger D Garland 14196 NC Hwy 226 N Bakersville, NC 28705 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality March 25, 2024 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2024-PC-0208 Permit No. NCG550105 14196 NC Highway 226 North Mitchell County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 14196 NC Highway 226 North on March 7, 2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550105. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Asheville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation De -chlorination A de -chlorination system is required for this system. Disinfection -Tablet A disinfection system is required for this system. D_EQ� firth[arollna9egartmenlofFm9ronmrntalQualhVlDivlsWnaFWaterResaurcrs A0_11k Rr 1i 1Mcc12090U.5.HVghwayX I1 wannan . North C 11na 28776 62&296.4500 DocuSign Envelope ID: DB1059E1-C2F4-4BD3-9A5B-FA96A5EF589E Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office within 30 days upon your receipt of this Notice of Violation regarding your plans or measures to be taken to address the indicated violations and other identified issues, if applicable. 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. ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: Laserfiche Sincerely, DocuSigned by: E397192DABFB4FF... Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ D 2 North CarollnQnP1 rmenlofQU5.Htghwal7U Il IDa—. North C Resources Ashc+llk Rc9knal Officc 209p U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Camllna 26776 626.296.45W DocuSign Envelope ID: DB1059E1-C2F4-4BD3-9A5B-FA96A5EF589E 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 NCG550105 111 121 24/03/07 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 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 24/03/07 20/11/20 14196 NC Highway 226 North 14196 NC Hwy 226 N Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Bakersville NC 28705 11:30AM 24/03/07 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 Roger D Garland,14196 NC Hwy 226 N Bakersville NC 28705//828-688-3791/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 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 Rachel Rose Docusignedby: DWR/AROWQ/828-296-4500/ 3/25/2024 'v 5ACE19D3940C494... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date by: 3/25/2024 FVD...Signed adait 156SS EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: DB1059E1-C2F4-4BD3-9A5B-FA96A5EF589E NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCG550105 I11 12I 24/03/07 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Rachel Rose, with the Asheville Regional Office (ARO), conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the single-family residential (SFR) wastewater disposal system that services 14196 NC Highway 226 North, Bakersville, NC 28705. This inspection was conducted to determine if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with General NPDES Permit No. NCG550000. Roger Garland, owner, was present and assisted during the inspection. The following items were noted during the inspection: 1. Septic tank: The septic tank needs to be checked annually and pumped at least once every five years. Be sure to pump the septic tank this year, and send the receipt to Rachel Rose (see Section D. [3] of the General Permit NCG55). 2. Flow Measurement - Effluent: If the system were to ever discharge, an annual flow measurement of the flow would be required (see Section C. [1] of the General Permit NCG55). 3. Effluent Samples: If the system were to ever discharge, effluent samples would be required. With the receiving stream (Spring Creek [7-2-64-6]) being a Class C; Tr stream, the effluent sampling requirements can be found in Section C. (1.) of the General Permit NCG55, which will be provided with this report. 4. Effluent Pipe: The owner was not able to physically show the inspector the location of the effluent pipe at the time of the inspection. Once the owner is able, please send a picture of the effluent pipe to Rachel Rose. The following violation was noted during the inspection: 1. Disinfection/De-chlorination: There was no disinfection or de -chlorination system present in the system at the time of the inspection. Per the General Permit NCG55 permit requirements Section B. (1.), the treatment requirements for "Existing systems (built prior to August 1, 2007): Septic tank, Sand or media filter component (single pass filter system, Multi -phase Filter System), Disinfection (all adding chlorination after August 1, 2007 will also be required to add dechlornation. If a system had chlorination before August 1, 2007, then the addition of dechlornation is not required.)." Therefore, a disinfection and de -chlorination system is required for this system. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: DB1059E1-C2F4-4BD3-9A5B-FA96A5EF589E Permit: NCG550105 Owner -Facility: 14196 NC Highway 226 North Inspection Date: 03/07/2024 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 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The septic tank has no riser and could not be located at the time of the inspection. The last pumping service was done on September 12, 2019 by Mayland Septic Service, Inc. 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 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: The sand filter is a subsurface sand filter. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: DB1059E1-C2F4-4BD3-9A5B-FA96A5EF589E Permit: NCG550105 Owner -Facility: Inspection Date: 03/07/2024 Inspection Type: 14196 NC Highway 226 North Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? 0 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There was no disinfection system at the time of the inspection. See summary for details. De -chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Number of tubes in use? 0 Comment: There was no de -chlorination system at the time of the inspection. See summary for A -4--:I - Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: According to Roger, the system has never discharged. See summary for details. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: DB1059E1-C2F4-4BD3-9A5B-FA96A5EF589E Permit: NCG550105 Owner -Facility: 14196 NC Highway 226 North Inspection Date: 03/07/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ representative)? Comment: There was no records of any sampling. According to Roger, the system has never discharged. 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The effluent pipe could not be located at the time of the inspection. See summary for details. 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