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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550610_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240618ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Vickie Brod 6433 Whitt Road Durham, NC 27712 NORTH CAROLINA Envkwunentul Quality July 12, 2024 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of coverage NCG550610 Facility: 6433 Whitt Road, Durham Durham County Dear Ms. Brod, On June 18, 2024, Curtis Tyree from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit. Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank; a below ground primary sand filter; a chlorinator; a discharge pipe; and an Effluent discharge pipe. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550610 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to an unnamed tributary to the Little River in the subbasin of the Nuese River. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out every 3 to 5 years. McFarland Septic Service pumped the septic tank in August, 2022. 2. Treatment system operation. The treatment system shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground At the time of the inspection, the system appeared to be well maintained. 3. Chlorination. The tablet chlorinator shall be inspected weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Wastewater grade tablets (calcium hypochlorite) shall be added as needed to provide proper chlorination (swimming pool chlorine tablets shall not be used). At the time of the inspection, the chlorinator had a sufficient amount of tablets and tablets are added as needed. North Carolina Departrnenl of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources v Raleigh Regional Office I 3800 BarrettDnve I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 �on" 9197914200 4. Outfall location. A 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. At the time of the inspection, the outfall location was clear and appeared to be well maintained and free of any obstructions. There was no water discharging at the time of the inspection. 5. Effluent sampling requirements. Effluent sampling must be conducted annually as part of your permit requirements. The effluent samples must be analyzed by a North Caroline Certified Lab and the results must be kept on site for three years. The effluent sample results from 2-12-24 were within the permit limits. 6. Fees and renewals. COC's with unpaid administering and compliance monitoring fees will not be automatically renewed The fees must be paid annually and within 30 days of notification. All fees have been paid. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements of your permit, please contact Curtis Tyree via email at curtis.tyree,L;deq.nc.gov or 919-791-4251. Sincerely, Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachment: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report Cc: Laserfiche —� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mad service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1611 m.ra\ r 919 707 9000 United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES ydmolday Inspection Type Inspector Fao Type 1 1ti l 2 15 1 3 I NCG550610 111 121 24/06/18 I17 18 [ �j 19 L S j 201 I 2111 1 1 1! I I �- 1 11 I 1 1 I I I I I I 1 l 1 I I I I I I I 1 1 1 I �_� 1 1 r6 ,1 —Li Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 GA Reserved 72 LuJ 73L_—174 71 I I I I I 67 70I 71 LJ 80 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 oerrnit Number) 09:15AM 24/06/18 20/04/07 6433 Whitt Road Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 6433 Whitt Rd Durham NC 27712 09:35AM 24/06/18 20/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fritles(syPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Rl Name, Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Vickie R Brod,6433 Whitt Rd Durham NC 27712111 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) 0 Permit E Operations & Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate N Laboratory 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 Curtis R Tyree DWRIRRO WQ1919-7914239/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dae t 74417 Qrg- 9 /- yzY z 121 Zox� JJZ,1_1� .% EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type NCG550610 I11 1 24/06/18 17 18 L, j Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The system is being well maintained Page# Permit: NCG550610 Owner - Facility: 6433 Whitt Road Inspection bate; 06/18/2024 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 1111011 Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The system appears to be well maintained 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? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ME3 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? M ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The area of the effluent Pipe was clear of debris and well maintained Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The septic tank was pumped out by McFarland Septic Service in Auaust of 2022.The right amount and lype of tablets are being used Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG550610 Inspection Date: 06/18/2024 Owner - Facility: 6433 Whitt Road Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Sand Filters Low rate # Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? 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: The ri , hc�t type and amount of tablets are being used Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ M ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 2 ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Page# 4