NCG550120_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20111104

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Golsen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 4, 2011
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Mr. Randy Grogan
3585 Greeson Country Road NOV 14 2011
Climax, North Carolina 27233 CENTRAL
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DWQ/BOQ
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Violation
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
NPD S GeJer-.I A -s ewater Permit NCG550000
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Randolph County
Dear Mr. Grogan:
Steve Mauney of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Quality
(DWQ or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) at the subject facility on
November 3, 2011. Your assistance in locating the septic tank, chlorinator and discharge point is
appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached and the inspection findings are summarized below.
We understand that the septic tank was pumped on November 3, 2011. Chlorine tablets were
not present in the chlorinator tubes. The permit states, "The tablet chlorinator ... shall be inspected
weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous & proper operation." The
permit requires testing of samples taken from the discharge and submitted to a NC certified
laboratory once per year if a discharge is observed. In Part II, Section E. 6 of the permit (on page 10)
it states that the permittee shall report any noncompliance to the Division of Water Quality. Also note
that Part II, Section B. 2 of the permit (on page 4) states that you, "shall take all reasonable steps to
minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this permit." Section B.1 states that violation of any
of the permit conditions can result in civil penalties. You should also document your
operation/maintenance of the system and keep all records for a period of three years.
Your Certificate of Coverage (NCG550120) was renewed in 2007. Please be aware that the
Division sends out invoices for the annual fee and also sends out a permit renewal notice every five
years.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location:585 Waughtown St.Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27107 One
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Randy Grogan
4 November 2011
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Water had collected in the chlorinator compartment to a depth of about five (5) inches up on
the chlorinator tubes. There may be a blockage of the piping below the chlorinator in the chlorine
contact chamber.area. This should be checked out and resolved. Chlorine tablets will need to be
added to. the chlorinator tubes and checked regularly as indicated earlier. Please notify this office
when this issue is resolved.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions please feel free
to contact Mr. Mauney or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
2. NCG550000 Technical Bulletin
3. Sources for Chlorine Tablets
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
E PA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No 2040-0057
Water Complian0A 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 I N I 2 1 51 31 NCG550120 111 121 11/11/03 117 18I C I 19I S I 20I II
Remarks
21IIIIIIIIIIIII1_ II III1IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII11IIIIIII66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------------------Reserved
671 169 70 I2I 71 I I 72 I N I 731 I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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)
11:00 AM 11/11/03 07/08/01
3585 Greeson Country Road
3585 Greeson Country Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Climax NC 27233 11:30 AM 11/11/03 12/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
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Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Randy Grogan,3585 Greeson Country Rd Climax NC 27233//336-685-9495/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit II Operations&Maintenance I Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
' Max S Mauney WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/
Signatur 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 1
31 NCG550120 I11 121 11/11/03 I 17 181 CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG550120 Owner-Facility: 3585 Greeson Country Road
Inspection Date: 11/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge 0 ■ 0 0
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: A discharge has not been observed from the effluent pipe. The pipe
extends out from the creek bank, so it will likely require a sample bottle on a 4-5 foot
boom to sample the discharge when it occurs.
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment: The system was installed in 1979 and Mr. Grogan bought the property in
1986.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n
Comment: The survey from 1979 indicates that the discharge is 395 feet from the
house with about a 32 foot elevation drop.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? n ® n n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ n
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n ■ n n
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? n n n ■
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n n ■ n
Comment: There were no chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. The water was about 5
inches deep on the chlorine tubes which would quickly dissolve any tablets that were
added to the tubes. The outlet pipe from the chlorinator was submerged under water.
The chlorine contact tank has a well tile cover on it just as the chlorinator does. It was
not removed during this inspection. The line between the chlorinator and the chlorine
contact tank should be checked for blockage.
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Permit: NCG550120 Owner-Facility: 3585 Greeson Country Road
Inspection Date: 11/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? 0 0 •
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? n ❑ • Ell
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n n • n
Comment: The septic tank was pumped earlier on 11-3-2011.
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