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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550774_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240405DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F535B23-7071-4F8F-B54C-82BBOOF4C195 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Macon S. Perry 712 Phar Lap Ln Bahama, NC 27503 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality April 05, 2024 SUBJECT: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION & NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2023-PC-0227 NPDES Wastewater General Permit: NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage: NCG550774 Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System 5601 Greenbay Dr, Durham, NC 27712 Durham County Dear Mr. Perry: On March 20, 2024, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the single family wastewater treatment system located at 5601 Greenbay Dr, Durham, NC 27712 in reference to NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage NCG550774. Owner Macon Perry was present during the inspection. A review of the permit requirements, treatment components, septic tank, disinfection, outfall, sampling, records, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violation(s) and item(s) of concern are listed below, along with other observations. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report. Permit Violation(s 1. Part I, Sections B. (1.) and D. (1.) of the subject permit require the treatment system to maintain disinfection at all times. Mr. Perry stated that tablets are not regularly applied to the chlorinator tube. The tube cap could not be removed during the inspection to check for tablets and proper operation. Domestic wastewater disinfection tablets with the active ingredient calcium hypochlorite must be maintained within the chlorinator tube at all times. 2. Part I, Section D. (6.) of the subject permit requires a visual review of the outfall location twice each year. Mr. Perry stated that the location of the outfall is unknown. Previous inspections in 2010, 2015, and 2019 also noted that the outfall location was unknown. DWR staff were unable to locate the outfall during the inspection. All system components must be located, inspected, and maintained in accordance with permit uirements. 3. Part I, Section C. (3.) of the subject permit requires annual monitoring and recordkeeping of the listed parameters of the system effluent discharged from outfall 001. Mr. Perry stated that no effluent monitoring has been conducted. NORTH CAROLINAD E Q1 A Oep M—A of Emironn W OualITY4�4 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F535B23-7071-4F8F-B54C-82BBOOF4C195 s) of Concern 4. 1 No written records or receipts of septic tank maintenance were provided. A significant amount of flowing water was observed seeping up from the ground and pooling near the southwestern corner of the subject parcel. DWR staff could not determine the source of the seepage and the water appeared to be clear and odorless. No evidence of septic system failure was observed. Other Observations 5601 Greenbay Dr, Durham, NC 27712 is a single family wastewater treatment system. Version 4.0 of NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage NCG550774 became effective December 17, 2021, and will expire at midnight on October 31, 2025. The facility is authorized to discharge wastewater treated in accordance with the subject permit via Outfall 001 to the nearby Unnamed Tributary (UT) to Crooked Creek (Stream Index: 27- 2-18), classified as Water Supply IV (WS-IV) and Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) of the State within the Neuse River Basin (03-04-01). The residence is owned by Macon Perry and currently occupied by renters. The septic tank is located beneath the concrete driveway, at the south side of the home. Mr. Perry stated that the septic tank is inspected and pumped annually and he believes it was last pumped in October 2023. See Item 4, above. A chlorinator tablet tube is located in the back yard approximately 30 yards west of the septic tank. See Item 1, above. Mr. Perry stated that there have not been any issues with the wastewater treatment system. Recent annual fees have been paid and there is no outstanding balance. Corrective actions that address all violation(s) and/or item(s) of concern listed above should be planned and completed within a reasonable time. Failure to complete corrective actions and achieve permit compliance within a reasonable time may result in further enforcement actions. 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 need assistance, contact Jesse Barnes by phone at (919) 791-4254 or by email at jesse.barnes@deq.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, ocuSigned by: E�D a f. d�1.avu,u,(,2916E6AB32144F_ Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: 1. Water Compliance Inspection Report, NCG550774 Cc: Laserfiche D E �� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 4��Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 NOR-H O AOLINa 919.791.4200 Deparhnanf of Erm.onmaribl Ouali� DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F535B23-7071-4F8F-B54C-82BBOOF4C195 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 NCG550774 111 121 24/03/20 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 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 permit Number) 09:OOAM 24/03/20 21/12/17 5601 Greenbay Drive 5601 Greenbay Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Durham NC 27712 09:15AM 24/03/20 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 Macon S Perry,712 Phar Lap Ln Bahama NC 27503//919-740-8802/ 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 Jesse Barnes DocuSigned by: DWR/RRO WQ/336-776-9701/ 4/2/2024 �5. Batew Et"d97473D3194ED... Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Docusi9ned byAgency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date VA�tt,SSA �I.GWt,IA.t,� 4/3/2024 f. EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F535B23-7071-4F8F-B54C-82BBOOF4C195 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCG550774 I11 12I 24/03/20 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On March 20, 2024, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the single family wastewater treatment system located at 5601 Greenbay Dr, Durham, NC 27712 in reference to NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage NCG550774. Owner Macon Perry was present during the inspection. A review of the permit requirements, treatment components, septic tank, disinfection, outfall, sampling, records, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit violation(s) and item(s) of concern are listed below, along with other observations. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report. Permit Violation(s) 1. Part I, Sections B. (1.) and D. (1.) of the subject permit require the treatment system to maintain disinfection at all times. Mr. Perry stated that tablets are not regularly applied to the chlorinator tube. The tube cap could not be removed during the inspection to check for tablets and proper operation. Domestic wastewater disinfection tablets with the active ingredient calcium hypochlorite must be maintained within the chlorinator tube at all times. 2. Part I, Section D. (6.) of the subject permit requires a visual review of the outfall location twice each year. Mr. Perry stated that the location of the outfall is unknown. Previous inspections in 2010, 2015, and 2019 also noted that the outfall location was unknown. DWR staff were unable to locate the outfall during the inspection. All system components must be located, inspected, and maintained in accordance with permit requirements. 3. Part I, Section C. (3.) of the subject permit requires annual monitoring and recordkeeping of the listed parameters of the system effluent discharged from outfall 001. Mr. Perry stated that no effluent monitoring has been conducted. Item(s) of Concern 4. No written records or receipts of septic tank maintenance were provided. 5. A significant amount of flowing water was observed seeping up from the ground and pooling near the southwestern corner of the subject parcel. DWR staff could not determine the source of the seepage and the water appeared to be clear and odorless. No evidence of septic system failure was observed. Other Observations 5601 Greenbay Dr, Durham, NC 27712 is a single family wastewater treatment system. Version 4.0 of NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage NCG550774 became effective December 17, 2021, and will expire at midnight on October 31, 2025. The facility is authorized to discharge wastewater treated in accordance with the subject permit via Outfall 001 to the nearby Unnamed Tributary (UT) to Crooked Creek (Stream Index: 27-2-18), classified as Water Supply IV (WS-IV) and Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) of the State within the Neuse River Basin (03-04-01). The residence is owned by Macon Perry and currently occupied by renters. The septic tank is located beneath the concrete driveway, at the south side of the home. Mr. Perry stated that the septic tank is inspected and pumped annually and he believes it was last pumped in October 2023. See Item 4, above. A chlorinator tablet tube is located in the back yard approximately 30 yards west of the septic tank. See Item 1, above. Mr. Perry stated that there have not been any issues with the wastewater treatment system. Recent annual fees have been paid and there is no outstanding balance. Corrective actions that address all violation(s) and/or item(s) of concern listed above should be planned and completed within a reasonable time. Failure to complete corrective actions and achieve permit compliance within a reasonable time may result in further enforcement actions. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F535B23-7071-4F8F-B54C-82BBOOF4C195 Permit: NCG550774 Owner - Facility: 5601 Greenbay Drive Inspection Date: 03/20/2024 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? ❑ ❑ 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: Page# 3