NCG550185_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20111104

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 4, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Webster RECEIVED
6685 NC Highway 22/42
Coleridge, North Carolina 27316 NOV 1 4 2011
CENTRAL FILES
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection DWQ/BOQ
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System
NPDES General Wastewater Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage # NCG550185
Randolph County
Dear Mr. Webster:
of theWinston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of WaterQualit
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Mauney
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(DWQ or the Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) at the subject facility on
November 3, 2011. Your assistance in locating the 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 in 2006. Chlorine tablets were 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 (NCG550185) 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\Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Kenneth Webster
7 November 2011
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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
cc: SWP —WSRO
SWP -- Central Files

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved.
EPA OMB No.2040-0057
WatAr CompllancA InspP.ctinn RP.pnft 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 I I 2 1 51 31 NCG550185 111 121 11/11/03 117 18I C I 19I S I 201 J Remarks
211 I I I I HIM ! I I I I I I I I IIII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — --- — --------Reserved---------------___
67I 169 70I2I 7111 72I N I 73I I 174 75I 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)
02:00 PM 11/11/03 07/08/01
6685 NC Highway 22-42
6685 NC Hwy 22-42 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Coleridge NC 27316 02:30 PM 11/11/03 12/07/31
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
Kenneth M Webster,6685 NC Hwy 22-42 Ramseur NC 27316//336-879-5508/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
.Permit III Operations&Maintenance III 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/
Signature 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
3 11 121 17 18
NCG550185 I11/11/03 CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG550185 Owner-Facility: 6685 NC Highway 22-42
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 n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge 0 ■ On
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: No samples have been collected in the past. Only a slow drip was
observed at the discharge point which is down in the woods into a small tributary to
Brush Creek some 300-400 feet from the house.
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: According to the last inspection this system was installed 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 effluent pipe only had a slow drip of treated wastewater discharging
from it.
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: Chlorine tablets were in the tubes and had begun to dissolve. They may
need to be replenished in a few weeks.
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? n n U n
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ n n n
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Permit: NCG550185 Owner-Facility: 6685 NC Highway 22-42
Inspection Date: 11/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE_
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? 0 0 • 0
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n n • n
Comment: It was noted in the last report that the tank was pumped in summer 2006
and Mr. Webster noted that was the last time that it was pumped. The tank should be
checked for solids accumulation and pumped if necessary.
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