NCG550533_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240716

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 16, 2024
Sarah Wieland-Trimarchi and Alexander J. Trimarchi
401 Olive Branch Rd
Durham, NC 27703
SUBJECT: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Wastewater General Permit: NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG550533
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
401 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC 27703
Durham County
Dear Ms. Wieland-Trimarchi and Mr. Trimarchi:
On June 19, 2024, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted
a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family wastewater treatment system located at 401 Olive
Branch Rd, Durham, NC 27703 in reference to NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC)
NCG550533. Owners Sarah Wieland-Trimarchi and Alexander J. Trimarchi (yourselves) were present during the
inspection. A review of the subject permit, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected
noncompliance with the subject permit. Any determined permit violation(s) and item(s) of concern are listed
below, along with other observations. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection
Report.
s) of Concern
1. The subject COC (NCG550533) under general permit NCG550000 expired on July 31, 2018 and has not been
renewed due to outstanding annual fees totaling $120.00. Part I, Section D. (7.) of the subject permit
requires active COCs to pay annual fees or risk nonrenewal. Annual permit fees can be viewed and paid by
accessing https://epay.deg.nc.gov/wg-epayments.htmI and entering our permit number, NCG550533.
2. The date of last septic tank inspection and/or pumping was unknown and no records were provided. Some
floating solids (grease and biosolids) were observed in the septic tank during the inspection. Part I, Section
D. (3.) of the subject permit requires septic tanks to be inspected at least yearly to determine if solids must
be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Additionally, septic tanks shall be pumped out at least
once every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any
compartment, whichever is greater. Records of septic tank inspection and maintenance must be maintained
and available for review for a period of three years.
3. No tablets were present in the chlorinator tube during the inspection. Part I, Section D. (1.) of the subject
permit requires tablet chlorinators to be inspected weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets
for continuous and proper operation. Please ensure disinfection tablets contain the active ingredient calcium
hvpochlorite and are appropriate for domestic wastewater treatment (pool tablets are not acceptable).
4. The location of the outfall is unknown and was not located during the inspection. Part I, Section D. (4.) of
the subject permit requires the outfall to be maintained at all times and in good operating order. Part I,
Section D. (6.) of the subject permit requires that visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice
each year (one at the time of sampling) to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources D E Q
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
NORTH CAROLINA
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malfunctioning is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented, and steps
taken to correct the problem. Please locate and regularly inspect the outfall to ensure proper operation.
5. Annual effluent sampling has not been conducted and no laboratory data were available for review during
the inspection. Part I, Section C. (3.) of the subject permit requires the system effluent to be sampled
annually by a certified laboratory for multiple parameters (see permit) and such data must be retained and
available for review for at least three years.
Other Observations
The subject facility is a single family wastewater treatment system located at 401 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC
27703. Version 5.0 of Certificate of Coverage NCG550533 for NPDES General Permit NCG550000 became effective
August 1, 2013, and expired at midnight on July 31, 2018. (See Item 1, above.) The system consists of the following
known components: septic tank, chlorinator tube, effluent pipe, and outfall area. The subject facility is authorized
to discharge wastewater treated in accordance with the subject permit via outfall 001 to the nearby Lick Creek
(Stream Index: 27-11-(0.5)), classified as Water Supply IV (WS-IV) and Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) of the
State within the Neuse River Basin (Sub -basin: 03-04-01).
The residence is currently owned and occupied by Ms. Wieland-Trimarchi and Mr. Trimarchi. There is currently no
inspection and/or maintenance agreement with a contractor in place.
The septic tank is buried, accessible via riser, and located near the rear (northeastern side) of the residence. Some
floating solids (grease and biosolids) were observed in the septic tank during the inspection. No seepage was
observed around the septic tank. The date of last septic tank inspection and/or pumping was unknown and no
records were provided. See Item 2, above.
One chlorinator tube was observed in the rear yard (northeastern corner) of the parcel. Wastewater was observed
flowing through the bottom of the chlorinator tube. No tablets were present in the tube during the inspection. See
Item 3, above.
The location of the outfall was unknown and annual effluent sampling has not been conducted. See Items 4 and 5,
above.
No issues were reported by the owners.
Corrective actions that address all violation(s) and/or item(s) of concern listed above should be planned and
completed within a reasonable time. Failure to complete corrective actions and achieve permit compliance
within a reasonable time may result in further enforcement actions.
Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any individual who fails to comply with the
requirements of all applicable permits, regulations, and/or statutes. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-
215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any
person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit, or
applicable regulations, issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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If you need assistance, contact Jesse Barnes by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
ocuSigned by:
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
1. Water Compliance Inspection Report, NCG550533
Cc: Laserfiche Files
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

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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 NCG550533 111 121 24/06/19 I17 18 I C I 19 I s I 20L]
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
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70 I I 71 I LL -1 I I
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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)
11:00AM 24/06/19
13/08/01
401 Olive Branch Road
401 Olive Branch Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27703
11:30AM 24/06/19
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
Sarah Wieland-Trimarchi,401 Olive Branch Rd Durham NC 27703///
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
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
Jesse Barnes Docusigned by: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4254/ 7/15/2024
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
pocuSigned by: 7/15/2024
EPA Form 3560 01�F--P64%us editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
NCG550533 I11 12I 24/06/19 117 18 i c i
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On June 19, 2024, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) staff Jesse
Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection of the single family wastewater
treatment system located at 401 Olive Branch Rd, Durham, NC 27703 in reference to NPDES
General Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550533. Owners Sarah
Wieland-Trimarchi and Alexander J. Trimarchi (yourselves) were present during the inspection. A
review of the subject permit, operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected
noncompliance with the subject permit. Any determined permit violation(s) and item(s) of concern are
listed below, along with other observations. Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water
Compliance Inspection Report.
Item(s) of Concern
1. The subject COC (NCG550533) under general permit NCG550000 expired on July 31, 2018 and
has not been renewed due to outstanding annual fees totaling $120.00. Part I, Section D. (7.) of the
subject permit requires active COCs to pay annual fees or risk nonrenewal. Annual permit fees can
be viewed and paid by accessing https://epay.deq.nc.gov/wq-epayments.html and entering your
permit number, NCG550533.
2. The date of last septic tank inspection and/or pumping was unknown and no records were
provided. Some floating solids (grease and biosolids) were observed in the septic tank during the
inspection. Part I, Section D. (3.) of the subject permit requires septic tanks to be inspected at least
yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Additionally,
septic tanks shall be pumped out at least once every five years or when the solids level is found to be
more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment, whichever is greater. Records of septic tank
inspection and maintenance must be maintained and available for review for a period of three years.
3. No tablets were present in the chlorinator tube during the inspection. Part I, Section D. (1.) of the
subject permit requires tablet chlorinators to be inspected weekly to ensure there is an adequate
supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Please ensure disinfection tablets contain the
active ingredient calcium hypochlorite and are appropriate for domestic wastewater treatment (pool
tablets are not acceptable).
4. The location of the outfall is unknown and was not located during the inspection. Part I, Section D.
(4.) of the subject permit requires the outfall to be maintained at all times and in good operating
order. Part I, Section D. (6.) of the subject permit requires that visual review of the outfall location
shall be executed 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. Please locate and regularly
inspect the outfall to ensure proper operation.
5. Annual effluent sampling has not been conducted and no laboratory data were available for
review during the inspection. Part I, Section C. (3.) of the subject permit requires the system effluent
to be sampled annually by a certified laboratory for multiple parameters (see permit) and such data
must be retained and available for review for at least three years.
Other Observations
The subject facility is a single family wastewater treatment system located at 401 Olive Branch Rd,
Durham, NC 27703. Version 5.0 of Certificate of Coverage NCG550533 for NPDES General Permit
NCG550000 became effective August 1, 2013, and expired at midnight on July 31, 2018. (See Item 1,
above.) The system consists of the following known components: septic tank, chlorinator tube,
effluent pipe, and outfall area. The subject facility is authorized to discharge wastewater treated in
accordance with the subject permit via outfall 001 to the nearby Lick Creek (Stream Index: 27-11-
(0.5)), classified as Water Supply IV (WS-IV) and Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) of the State within
the Neuse River Basin (Sub -basin: 03-04-01).
The residence is currently owned and occupied by Ms. Wieland-Trimarchi and Mr. Trimarchi. There is
currently no inspection and/or maintenance agreement with a contractor in place.
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Permit: NCG550533 Owner - Facility: 401 Olive Branch Road
Inspection Date: 06/19/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
The septic tank is buried, accessible via riser, and located near the rear (northeastern side) of the
residence. Some floating solids (grease and biosolids) were observed in the septic tank during the
inspection. No seepage was observed around the septic tank. The date of last septic tank inspection
and/or pumping was unknown and no records were provided. See Item 2, above.
One chlorinator tube was observed in the rear yard (northeastern corner) of the parcel. Wastewater
was observed flowing through the bottom of the chlorinator tube. No tablets were present in the tube
during the inspection. See Item 3, above.
The location of the outfall was unknown and annual effluent sampling has not been conducted. See
Items 4 and 5, above.
No issues were reported by the owners.
Corrective actions that address all violation(s) and/or item(s) of concern listed above should be
planned and completed within a reasonable time. Failure to complete corrective actions and achieve
permit compliance within a reasonable time may result in further enforcement actions.
Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any individual who fails to
comply with the requirements of all applicable permits, regulations, and/or statutes. Pursuant to NC
General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit, or applicable regulations, issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
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Permit: NCG550533
Inspection Date: 06/19/2024
Other
Comment:
Owner - Facility: 401 Olive Branch Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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