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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550616_CEI Letter and Report_20240523DocuSign Envelope ID. 84880179-OF73-4COS-B2C1-3336E72D7951 zw a ROY COOPER , Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER �* Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS. JR. NORTH CAROLINA Director Envftnmental Quality May 23, 2024 Richard Moriarty 1126 Thompson Rd. Durham, NC 27704 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage NCG550616 Facility: 1126 Thompson Road Durham County Dear Mr. Moriarty: 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 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) NCG550616 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as Ellerbe Creek (classified WS-IV; 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: NCG550000 Ownership Change Form: According to Durham County deed of records, You own the residence and property located at 1126 Thompson 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 attached NCG550000 Ownership Change Form to the Division. Ifyou have any questions regarding change in permit ownership or completing the form, then please contact Donald Smith at (919) 791-4234. North Caroline Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources RE Raleigh Regional Office h 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh. North Caroline 27&0 '10-ft / 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: W80179-0F73-4C05-82C1-3336E72D7951 Mr. Richard Moriarty, NC055066 May 23, 2024 Page 2 of 3 1. 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 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. During the inspection, you indicated that the septic tank was cleaned and replaced at the sale of your home approximately one year ago. 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 swimmin 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 did not observe any chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please purchase and 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. QE r North Carolina Department of Enviroamental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791 4200 DocuSign Envelope ID: B4880179-0F73-4C05-B2C1-3336E72D7951 Mr. Richard Moriarty, NCG55066 May 23, 2024 Page 3 of 3 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 visiblalmaintained and cleared of vegetation, soil and leaves. The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected 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 #3 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 donald.smith@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, [DocuSigned hy: VAv t ssa f . M.awa 829l6E8ABUi"F 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 NCG550000 Ownership Change Form Cc: Laserfiche - E North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Divwon of Water Resources DRaleigh Regional Office 13800 Barren Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 DocuSign Envelope ID: B4880179-OF73-4C05-B2C1-3336E7207951 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved, EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No, 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yrtmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type I 201 I 1 1,, 1 2 I5 I 3 1 NCG550616 I11 121 24/05/21 17 181,21 191 c I L LIJ 211 I L�Ju�_ Ill 11 _I_ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ij I I I I f 6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA ------------------- --- Reserved --------- -------- I 71 L I 72 1 n I 731 I 174 71 1 1 1 1 1 I 180 67 70Igu ty LJ I I I 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) 01.13PM 2410521 22110f31 1126 Thompson Road 1126 Thompson Rd Exit TimefDate Permit Expiration Date Durham NC 27704 01:42PM 24105121 25:10.31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTtles(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 1/1 Name, Address of Responsible Official/TitleWhone and Fax Number Rachel M Blouin,1126 Thompson Rd Durham NC 27704/1919475-94591 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 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 EDocuslgnedby' DWRIRROWQ/919-791-42341 5/22/2024 a 5." 512ED5247FAB47A anagement Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Docusigned by: 5/2 3/2024 ff UAIeLt.SS& f , M.aU.UL �nee�otcnnsnaar EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: B488-9179-OF73-4C05-B2C1-3336E72D7951 NPDES yamo/day Inspection Type 1 NCG550616 I11 1 24105121 17 18 lI C I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionallJsheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) No chlorine tablets in cholorinator. No effluent sampling data avaialable. Provided change of ownership form. Page# DocuSign Envelope ID: B4880179-OF73-4C05-B2C1-3336E72D7951 Permit: NCG550616 Owner -Facility; 1126 Thompson Road Inspection Date: 05/2112024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit (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? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Standard -general permit conditions Septic Tank (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? Yes No NA NE I♦ ❑ ❑ ❑ O ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑❑ ■❑ Yes No NA NE Comment: Septic tank pumped and new tank installed with purchase of home about one year apo. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ fit ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ❑ M # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Page# -' DocuSign Envelope ID: B4880179-OF73-4C05-62C1-3336E72D7951 Permit: NCG550616 Owner -Facility: 1126 Thompson Road Inspection Date: 05/21/2024 Inspection Type: Compl ance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? Comment: Page# 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: B4880179-OF734CO5-82C7-3336E72D7951 ;TATE : ROY COOPER �1 G'o•cr.rur �' `� � `� ar Ei_IZABFTM S. BISFR srcrrru, v RICHARD E. ROCERS. JR. NOR7H CA.ao_INA nlrr+cror Cnr/rarrmertfa! quality NPDES Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG550000 OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM 1. Please enter the CoC number for which the change is requested. Certificate of Coverage N I C I G 15 1 5 11. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised CoQ. 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 Ml Last Title Permit Holder Mailing Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Address d. Facility name (if applicable): e. Facility address: Address C'11" Stale Zip f. Facility contact person: [if different from Owner] First MI Last Phone E-mail Address III. Contact person (if different from the person legally responsible for the CoQ First MI Last Title Mailing Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Address �'A North Carolina Department of Erivuoruneneat duality I Do,ision of Water Resources ' r D E � 51'_ North Salisbury Slrect 1 1617' lad Service Center I Raleigh, North Carulma'_7699-161? r�cwen N Wr+arnenm ornh� DonuSign Envelope iD: B4880179-OF73-4CO5-82C7-3336E72D7951 Page 2 of 2 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 i DWR ;' NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 charles.weaver (a-deq. nc. gov