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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550539_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240626ROY COOPER Governor ELIMETH S. BISER secretary RICHARD E_ ROGERS, JR. Dintaor Joanne Cavalier 19 Macbeth Circle Miller Place, NY 11764 NORTH CAROLINA EnWrantnental Qaa!!ly July 24, 2024 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System General NPDES Permit NCG550000 Certificate of coverage NCG550539 Facility: 1056 Shore Acres Drive Person County Dear Ms. Cavalier, On June 26, 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 distribution box; a primary sand filter; a tablet chlorinator; and an effluent discharge pipe. General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550539 authorize the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as Hyco Lake subbasin in the Roanoke River Basin. Findings during the inspection were as follows: 1. The septic tank shall be checked annually and pumped out every 3 to S years. The septic tank was checked in September of 2022 and the solids level was only I inch. 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. The residence is a vacation home and it is only occupied 4 or 5 weeks during the summer months. 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 number of tablets and tablets are added as needed. Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources et�.ERaleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 919.791.4200 Joanne Cavalier, NCG550539 July24, 2024 Page 2 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. There were no effluent sampling results available at the time of inspection. 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 curbs, yree deg.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 E North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center { Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1611 �, 919.707.9000 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 2000 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 1ni 1 2 15 I 3 1 NCG550539 I11 12 24/06/28 17 18Lrj 191 s I=I 201 I 21111111-1111IIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IIIIIIIIII II r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved 67 70 [_I I 71 Lj 72 I ti I 731 ILl I74 71 1 1 1 1 I 1 I80 LJ L_ Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry TimelDate Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Numbed 10:15AM 24/06/26 21110112 1056 Shore Acres Drive Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1056 Shore Acres Dr Semora NC 27343 10:35AM 24/06/26 25/10/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(sUPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 11! Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number Joanne Cavalier,19 Macbeth Cir Miller Place NY 117640 Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenar 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: 0 Facility Site Review EffluentlReceiving Wate 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 Data Curti Tyree DWRIRRO WQ1919-791-42391 -- 2_Z' 2� S gnature of Management Q A Reviewer AgencylOffice/Phone and Fax Numbers Dale %. ,� - 9i9- � 9� Y223 2 jAr zy � z. - EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPOES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 NCG650539 r11 1 24/06/26 17 18 I r JI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additionlallsheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The system appears to be well maintained. The residence is a vacation home that is used 1 or 2 months per year. Page# Permit: NCG550539 Owner - Facility: 1 056 Shore Acres Drive Inspection Date: 0612612024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 0erations & 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: Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The effluent pipe was free of obstruction and well maintained 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 M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ Yes No NA NE Comment: The septic tank was checked in September of 2024 and a solids level of 1 inch was noted. The residence is a vacation home used 1 or 2 months each year Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 1 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? 0000 Comment: Page# 3 Inspection Date: � • i 1 - s/ Start Time J, , / r Fnd TimR- / t; : 3 _' SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST -1 vsrzols Permittee: �'L• n�� / �R Permit: ,J Address: j 9', kT 5:Alv E-maif- Phone:( 8 - z i. f j Cell Phone:( } - County: �1Al The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system. Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigate 1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? Li Li 2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ED, ❑ 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) El ❑ ET El 4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? 5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor? SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annua ly and pumped;c earied as n ed. 6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? 7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located? E ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? dE�❑ M_ ❑ 9. If yes to #8 date, if known 20 z1 61: L 4K `n If proof, describe 10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one) 11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By who? SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO Lj if no proceed to the next section. Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually. 12. Is system something other than a sand filter? El 0 13 ❑ 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.) 14. Does the permittee know where the filter is? 15. If above ground does the filter require maintenance? 0 ❑ it malntenace Is required explain in the comment Section. DISINFECTION 1 UV YES Cj NO If no proceed to the next section. The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed to ensure proper disinfection. 16. Is UV working? 0 ❑ 17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? 18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) DISINFECTION 1 TAI3LETS YES NO El If no proceed to the next section. The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) 20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? ❑ ❑ 21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 1:1 El El 22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ❑ 0 ❑ DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES 0 NO If no proceed to the next section. The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation 23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? El El 24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? El El 0 El 25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? 26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. El D ❑ El of Yes No Apply Investigati PUMP TANK YES ❑ NO If no proceed to the next section. All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge) El El ❑ ❑ 27. Is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 28. Is the audible and visual high water alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 29. Did the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 30. Last functional test? DISCHARGE ONLY YES NO If no proceed to the next section. A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no vis ble trJ�t' solids or evidence of a malfunction. 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is? ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? EJ 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible? If not, explain why. 0 0' El ❑ 34. is outlet discharging? p� ❑ El35. ❑ is right of way maintained around the discharge point? `� El 36. Any Lab Results available? ❑ Z ❑ ❑ 37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? DRIP or SPRAY YES 0 NO If no proceed to the next section. The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed. 38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads. El El ❑ 39. Are the buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ 41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 42, Is there a two wire fence? GENERAL ❑ ❑ ❑ 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? 44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comment section. � ❑ El 45. Does the system match the permit description? If ro explain in the comment se:t an. Ef' ❑ El ❑ 46. Is the system compliant? ❑ ❑ 0— ❑ 47. Is the system failing? if yes, take p!ctures if possib,e. ❑ ❑ ❑ 48. If system is failing, any sign of ch:ldren or animals contacting sewage? NOD Sent # - - NOV Sent #: - YES - - NO ❑ ❑ Comments: Photos Taken? 7 ////L �t L GKu 2ZIJ6 IcelLi- /J 2 ; S-'4A P l Intct]FrTnP- SIGNATURE: