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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550976_CEI Letter and Report_20240523DocuSign Envelope ID: 54A79E3D-4BCF-48E9-8F81-C668950D28AF ROY COOPER Govemor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Ms. Lee Gause-McNair 4222 Morton Road Durham, NC 27704 NORTH CAROLINA Fatdronmemlar Quality May 23, 2024 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG550976 Facility: 4222 Morton Road Durham County Dear Ms. Gause-McNair: On May 21, 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. Your daughter's assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, and discharge pipe. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550976 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as Eno River arm of Falls Lake (classified WS-IV, NSW, CA) 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: I. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground. 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 1l3 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. During the inspection, it appeared that the septic tank was recently pumped as it appeared to be clean and was refilling. Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please send a copy of the EC�� Y North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional office 13800 Barren Dnvc I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: 54A79E3D-4BCF-48E9-8F81-C668950D28AF Ms. Lee Gause-McNair, NCG550976 May 23, 2024 Page 2 of 3 most recent receip0invoice to this office showing the date the septic tank was last checked and/or pumped out. 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. 4. 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 August 30, 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 and 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. 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. Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the DNorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 1EQ-5 Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Remelt Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 919 79 t 42p0 try DocuSign Envelope ID: 54A79E3D-4BCF48E9-8F81-C668950D28AF Ms. Lee Gause-McNair, NCG550976 May 23, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Division." The annual fee ($60 per year) for the period August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, was due by August 5, 2023. This fee has not been paid and is overdue. Payment in the amount of $60 must be remitted to the Division as indicated on the attached Annual Permit Fee Invoice. 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. Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating the actions you will take or have taken to comply with or resolve the issues noted items #2 and #•4 above. 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 or donaid.smith@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, CDoeuegrrad W. vawtzx f . M.dtVl l41 8291EEBA6321MF .. 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 Annual Permit Fee Invoice — Due August 5, 2023 Cc: Laserfiche D North Carolina Department of Envrronmenta: Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609 ,1 919.7914200 i ' LIMP ■ ■ ' =rL%m ME ■ 11 ■ ■ NMI ■ ON OLMI EMS N I � ` �. �■ ON ON EL' ■ ■ m m, 4 h ■ ■ . 21&llj � �... ■ ■l 11 ■ ME %I =I 91 1 T rmlMlT 0 0 Em 0 A =4= )% 0 . i P r im F L1.P1''r morT 0 0 0 M ONE 0 0 ON 0i:L Y TIr 1 L op.. r . cl 0 0 IiML: M 0 1 0 0 : 0 L I ma ON L 1 .1 ` 1 ti %NI ON 0 1 LI% DocuSign Envelope ID: 54A79E3D-4BCF-48E9-8F81-C668950D28AF United Stales 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/molday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN ) 2 la 1 3 1 NCG550976 111 121 24/05/21 117 181 r I 191 c 1 20L] 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 IJ__ 11] 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I, 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 r6 „1 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA -------- —-------- --- Reserved ----------------- 71 L 72 I ,u 1 731 IJ74 751 I I 1 1 I I I80 67 70 E� � L r , J LL 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) 02:28PM 24/05/21 21/12/17 4222 Morton Road Exit TimelDate permit Expiration Date 4222 Morton Rd Durham NC 27704 02AIPM 24/05121 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Ttles(syPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Lee Gause-McNair,4222 Morton Rd Durham NC 27704111 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■ Operations & Maintenar 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 Docusignedby- DWRIRROWO/919-791-42341 5/22/2024 E51" 7FA84'7A Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date DocuSigned by: ilctlAt,SS& f, h&AAAd 5/22/2024 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuS gn Envelope ID: 54A79E3D-4BCF48E9-8F81-C668950D28AF NPDES ydrnolday Inspection Type 11 NCG550978 I11 1 24/05/21 17 18 i l j Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Provide record of recent pumping, provide effluent analysis for prior year or sample if there is a effluent discharge. Annual permit fee is overdue, provide invoice with inspection letter. Page# 2 DocuSign Envelope ID 54A79E30-4BCF-48E"F81-C668950D28AF Permit: NCG550976 Owner - Facility: 4222 Morton Road Inspection Date: 05/21/2024 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: 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? No ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ M ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? N ❑ 110 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? No ❑ ❑ Comment: Standard Dermit conditions Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0000 Number of tubes in use? 1 Page# 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 54A79E3D-48CF-46E9-8F81-C668950028AF Permit: NCG550976 Owner - Facility: 4222 Morton Road Inspection Date: 05/21/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0000 Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID 54A79E3D-46CF-48E9-8F61-C668950028AF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INVOICE Annual Permit Fee Overdue This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2023PR006652 Permit Number: NCG550976 Durham County 4222 Morton Road Lee Gause-McNair 4222 Morton Rd Durham, NC 27704 Annual Fee Period: 08/01/2008 to 07/3112009 Invoice Date: 07/06/2023 Due Date: 08/05/2023 Annual Fee: $60.00 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with checklmoney order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to- NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic, please see https:llepay.deg.nc.gov/wq-ePayments.htmi to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512. 6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404, 7. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process. 8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send email to dWQepay(Z1)deg.nc.go or you may also contact the following: - NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or - Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698 (Return This Portion With Check) ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Invoice Number: 2023PR006652 Permit Number: NCG550976 Durham County 4222 Morton Road Lee Gause-McNair 4222 Morton Rd Durham, NC 27704 Overdue Annual Fee Period: 0&01/2008 to 07 31 2009 Invoice Date: 71612023 Due Date: 8?512023 Annual Fee: $60.00 Check Number: ■ ■ ■ ■ 19 N NE memo 0 Ele1whady MEN IN 0 to or 11�■ L L! mm�lm ii� 7 4� •I ■ ■ NO; =0010 NE 1 ' . ■ . , r ■ _ �. . �. .._. 11 �I 1 1 NE ■ r' . i'■ . ■ _ ■ _% ELIE ■ MEN T ' ■ IN 1 ■ ti. ' 1 ON IN IT P14V r - a ■ NE 34�, NE NE r, ■ P7