WQ0040186_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240412

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RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
April 12, 2024
Michael Tenoever
6225 Wake Forest Road
Durham, NC 27703
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Tenoever Winery WWTF
Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0040186
Durham County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Tenoever Winery WWTF on
March 13, 2024. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non-discharge Permit No. WQ0040186. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance
Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a 3,000-gallon baffled septic tank with effluent filter;
2,500 recirculation tank, two- 600 GPD EZ treat pods , 10 GPM dual-UV disinfection system a, 5,400-gallon
storage /dosing tank with audible/visual high-water alarms; a rain sensor; eight spray irrigation heads; a 0.6-
acre spray irrigation area; and all associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expires on June 31, 2024. A renewal has been received as of March 4, 2024. This
inspection was a result of the renewal.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3. The system was in good condition. Please continue to maintain the system in accordance to the permit.
4. The irrigation fence was in good condition. Please check the fence on a weekly basis and repair it if
needed.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV) and Inspections (Section V):
5. The facility is required to submit NDMR and NDAR reports on a monthly basis. None have been
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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received by the Division as of the date of this letter. Please submit past due reports.
6. The facility is maintained by Brantley and Sons. Maintenance records were available from the
contractor. The Contractor maintains the system for the facility.
General Conditions (Section VI):
7. The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Michael Tenoever and annual fees are paid to date. Missing
monitoring report violations were found. The contractor stated they would start submitting them. No
complaints have been reported in the past two years since the start-up of the system.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this
letter, submit a written response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 5, noted
above.
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any other violations of State law. The Raleigh Regional Office encourages you
to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance. If you have questions or comments about
this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, then please contact via email at
[e-mail] or 919-791-4200
Sincerely,
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Michael Hall, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: Compliance Inspection Report
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:WQ0040186 Effective: 11/20/18 Expiration: 06/30/24 Owner: Michael F Tenoever
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Tenoever Winery WWTF
County: Durham 6217 Wake Forest Rd
Region: Raleigh
Durham NC 27703
Contact Person:Michael F Tenoever Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SI,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
WQ0023491 Michael F Tenoever-6225 Wake Forest Rd. SFR
Inspection Date: 03/13/2024 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:OOAM
Primary Inspector:Dorothy M Robson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Irrigation
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Treatment Treatment Filters
Record Keeping End Use-Irrigation Treatment Disinfection
Treatment Return pumps
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQ0040186 Owner-Facility:Michael F Tenoever
Inspection Date: 03/13/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Tenoever Winery WWTF on March 13, 2024.
This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Non discharge Permit No. WQ0040186. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided
in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report".
Division records indicate a treatment system consisting of a 3,000-gallon baffled septic tank with effluent filter; 2,500
recirculation tank, two-600 GPD EZ treat pods , 10 GPM dual-UV disinfection system a, 5,400-gallon storage/dosing tank
with audible/visual high-water alarms; a rain sensor; eight spray irrigation heads; a 0.6-acre spray irrigation area; and all
associated piping, valves, controls and appurtenances.
During the inspection, the following was observed:
Schedule (Section I of permit):
1. The permit expires on June 31, 2024.A renewal has been received as of March 4, 2024. This inspection was a result of
the renewal.
Performance (Section II):
2. The facility meets the performance standards and setbacks as stipulated in Section II of the permit.
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) (Section III):
3. The system was in good condition. Please continue to maintain the system in accordance to the permit.
4. The irrigation fence was in good condition. Please check the fence on a weekly basis and repair it if needed.
Monitoring and Reporting (Section IV)and Inspections (Section V):
5. The facility is required to submit NDMR and NDAR reports on a monthly basis. None have been received by the Division
as of the date of this letter. Please submit past due reports.
6. The facility is maintained by Brantley and Sons. Maintenance records were available from the contractor. The Contractor
maintains the system for the facility.
General Conditions (Section VI):
7. The facility continues to be owned by Mr. Michael Tenoever and annual fees are paid to date. Missing monitoring report
violations were found. The contractor stated they would start submitting them. No complaints have been reported in the past
two years since the start-up of the system.
This report is a notification of the results of the compliance inspection. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, submit a written
response to this office addressing the issues noted in items 5, noted above.
Please be aware that non compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of Water
Resources for these and any other violations of State law. The Raleigh Regional Office encourages you to take all
necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
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Permit: WQ0040186 Owner-Facility:Michael F Tenoever
Inspection Date: 03/13/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse(Quality) ❑
Infiltration System ❑
Lagoon Spray, LR ❑
Single Family Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR ❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR ❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR ❑
Single Family Drip ❑
Recycle/Reuse ❑
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Return pumps Yes No NA NE
Are they in place? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are they operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Treatment Filters Yes No NA NE
Is the filter media present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the filter media the correct size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the air scour operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the scouring acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the clear well free of excessive solids? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the mud well free of excessive solids and filter media? ❑ ❑ ❑
Does backwashing frequency appear adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Treatment Disinfection Yes No NA NE
Is the system working? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
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Permit: WQ0040186 Owner-Facility:Michael F Tenoever
Inspection Date: 03/13/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the chlorinator accessible? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If tablets, are tablets present? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is contact chamber free of sludge, solids, and growth? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If UV, are extra UV bulbs available? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If UV, is the UV intensity adequate? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is it a dual feed system? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number? (1 000- - )
If yes,then when was the RMP last updated?
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑
NDAR? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are application rates adhered to? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are annual soil reports available? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are PAN records required? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Did last soil report indicate a need for lime? ❑ ❑ ❑
If so, has it been applied? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are operational logs present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are lab sheets available for review? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR? ❑ ❑ ❑
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are Operational and Maintenance records present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: WQ0040186 Owner-Facility:Michael F Tenoever
Inspection Date: 03/13/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a copy of the SOC readily available? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
End Use-Irrigation Yes No NA NE
Are buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the cover crop type specified in permit? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the crop cover acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site condition adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the site free of runoff/ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the acreage specified in the permit being utilized? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment present? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the application equipment operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the disposal field free of limiting slopes? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is access restricted and/or signs posted during active site use? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are any supply wells within 250' of the CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
How close is the closest water supply well? ❑ ❑ ❑
Is municipal water available in the area? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Info only: Does the permit call for monitoring wells? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells located properly w/respect to RB and CB? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are GW monitoring wells properly constructed, including screened interval? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring wells damaged? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: There are some minor ponding from ruts in the spray irrigation area. Permittee stated they
would be filled in.
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