NCG550034_CEI Report_20240425

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ROY COOPER _
Governor d C
ELIZABETH S.BISERr
Secretary •E .
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
April 25, 2024
Mr. James Sharpe
3323 Redwood Road
Durham,NC 27704
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550034
Facility: 3323 Redwood Road
Durham County
Dear Mr. Sharpe,
On April 24, 2024, Donald Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR)wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General
NPDES Permit.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank sub-surface sand filter, tablet
chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, discharge pipe, and stone rip-rap aeration.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC)NCG550034 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as Panther Creek(classified as Water Supply(WS-IV); Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW)) in the
Neuse 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. NCG550000 Ownership Change Form: According to Durham County deed of
records, James B. Sharpe owns the residence and property located at 3323
Redwood Road in Durham,North Carolina. As the property owner, you are also
the owner of the existing single-family wastewater treatment system, which treats
the domestic wastewater from the residence and releases the effluent to the
receiving waters indicated above. Because the treatment system makes an outlet
to waters of the state, it is an activity for which the subject permit is required. To
comply with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1(a), which requires a
person to obtain a permit to make an outlet into the waters of the state, you will
need to complete and submit the enclosed NCG550000 Ownership Change Form
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
4NORT�HCD Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
NORTHcnaou u 919.791.4200
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to the Division. If you have any questions regarding change in permit ownership
or completing the form, then please contact Donald Smith at [phone].
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 indicated that your
septic tank was recently cleaned,please email a copy of the service receipt to the
inspector at the following email address: [e-mail]. The General
NPDES Permit requires 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. Part 1, Section D (1) of General NPDES Permit
NCG550000 requires the permittee to inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly to
ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation.
Section D (4) requires the permittee to maintain all system components,
including...disinfection units...at all times and in good operating order. The
inspector observed chlorine tablets 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. With weekly inspections, ensure the
tablets feed to the bottom of the chlorinator tubes. Chlorine tablets can swell
and get stuck in the tube where they do not settle and come in contact with the
wastewater stream.A straight rod can be used to help push the chlorine tablets
down when needed.
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. The inspector did not observe
de-chlorination tablets in the treatment unit. Please add and 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.
Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please let this office know if you have
monitored your effluent discharge within the last 12 months and provide this
office with a copy of the lab results if you have. If you have not monitored your
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effluent, then 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 May 31, 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. 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 NCG550000.
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.
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.
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,
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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
Change of Ownership Form
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 _
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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 NCG550034 111 121 24/04/24 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 70LJ 71Ity 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) 01:30PM 24/04/24 13/08/01
3323 Redwood Road
3323 Redwood Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27704 01:55PM 24/04/24 18/07/31
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
Michelle Bagur,3328 Redwood Rd Durham NC 27704//720-984-8985/
Yes
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Records/Reports 0 Facility Site Review
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
Donald Smith Docusigned by: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4234/
4/25/2024
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31 NCG550034 I11 12I 24/04/24 117 18 i c i
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1. NCG550000 Ownership Change Form: According to Durham County deed of records, James B.
Sharpe owns the residence and property located at 3323 Redwood Road in Durham, North Carolina.
As the property owner, you are also the owner of the existing single-family wastewater treatment
system, which treats the domestic wastewater from the residence and releases the effluent to the
receiving waters indicated above. Because the treatment system makes an outlet to waters of the
state, it is an activity for which the subject permit is required. To comply with North Carolina General
Statute § 143-215.1(a), which requires a person to obtain a permit to make an outlet into the waters
of the state, you will need to complete and submit the enclosed NCG550000 Ownership Change
Form to the Division. If you have any questions regarding change in permit ownership or completing
the form, then please contact Donald Smith at [phone].
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 indicated that your septic tank was recently cleaned,
please email a copy of the service receipt to the inspector at the following email address:
[e-mail]. The General NPDES Permit requires 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. Part 1, Section D (1) of General NPDES Permit
NCG550000 requires the permittee to inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly to ensure there is an
adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Section D (4) requires the permittee
to maintain all system components, including...disinfection units...at all times and in good operating
order. The inspector observed chlorine tablets 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. With weekly inspections, ensure the tablets feed to the bottom of the chlorinator tubes.
Chlorine tablets can swell and get stuck in the tube where they do not settle and come in contact with
the wastewater stream. A straight rod can be used to help push the chlorine tablets down when
needed.
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. The inspector did not observe de-chlorination tablets in the treatment unit. Please
add and 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. Within 30-days of receiving this
letter, please let this office know if you have monitored your effluent discharge within the last 12
months and provide this office with a copy of the lab results if you have. If you have not monitored
your effluent, then 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 May 31, 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. If conditions for sampling become favorable, then arrange to collect a sample.
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Permit: NCG550034 Owner-Facility: 3323 Redwood Road
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit
NCG550000.
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.
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Permit: NCG550034 Owner-Facility: 3323 Redwood Road
Inspection Date: 04/24/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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STATE
ROY COOPER ny
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ELIZABETH S.BISER i1J 'n'n
Secretary
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
NPDES Certificate of Coverage (CoC)
NCG550000 "
I. Please enter the CoC number for which the change is requested.
Certificate of Coverage
N C G 5 5
II. Please provide the following for the requested change(revised CoC).
a. Request for change is a result of. ❑ Change in ownership of the residence/property
❑ Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. CoC will be issued to(person's name
or company name,if applicable):
c. Owner: person legally responsible for
CoC:
First MI Last
Title
Permit Holder Mailing Address
City State Zip
( )
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility name(if applicable):
e. Facility address:
Address
City State Zip
f. Facility contact person:
[if different from Owner] First MI Last
Phone E-mail Address
ITI. Contact person (if different from the person legally responsible for the CoC)
First MI Last
Title
Mailing Address
City State Zip
( )
Phone E-mail Address
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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IV. Will this permitted facility continue to discharge the same volume and type of wastewater as
prior to this ownership or name change?
❑ Yes
❑ No (please explain)
V. Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
❑ This completed application is required for both facility-name change and/or facility ownership
change requests.
❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership(such as a property deed,relevant pages of a
contract, or a bill of sale)is required for an ownership change request.
.....................................................................................................................
The certifications below must be completed and signed by the new applicant in the case of an ownership
change request.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included,this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
Signature Date
....................................
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Mr. Charles H. Weaver
NC DEQ/DWR/NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
[e-mail]