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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551623_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240806ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Shawn and Stephanie Harrell 6177 Waters Edge Drive Midland, NC 28107 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality August 6, 2024 SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency Compliance Evaluation Inspection Harrell Residence Wastewater Treatment System NPDES General Permit No. NCG551623 Cabarrus County Dear Mr. and Mrs. Harrell: Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on July 19, 2024, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) due to the failures to perform effluent sampling and provide proper operation and maintenance (inoperable disinfection system) which are violations of the subject NPDES Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1. Please note that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to surface waters of the State that may result from the violation. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by August 27, 2024, detailing the actions taken to prevent the recurrence of these violations that are discussed in more detail in the attached report. In responding, please address your comments to the attention of Mr. Wes Bell. e1- DEQ-_ North Carolina Department of Environmental quality I Divisionof Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.6631699 Should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at (704) 235-2192 or at wes.bellkdeq.nc • gov. Sincerely, EA DocuSigned by: wNp4fft F161 FB69A2D84A3 A ... ndrew H. Pitner, P.G. Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosure: Inspection Report Cc: Stephanie and Shawn Harrell (via email) NPDES Program Files — Laserfiche el- DEQ�� North Carolina Department of Environmental quality I Divisionof Water Resources Mooresville Regional Offrce 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 704.6631699 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 1 2 u 3 I NCG551623 111 121 24/07/19 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 2.0 70LJ 71 I„ I 72 L.71 74 79 I I I I 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 permit Number) 10:OOAM 24/07/19 17/09/08 6177 Waters Edge Drive 6177 Waters Edge Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Midland NC 28107 11:05AM 24/07/19 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Shawn Harrell/Owner// Timothy Kiker Barbee/// Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Stephanie Harrell,6177 Waters Edge Dr Midland NC 28107H980-521-3080/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving 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 Date Wes Bell signed by: DWR/MRO WQ/704-235-2192/ 8/6/2024 Be& E�Docu`,','�96D90=437 ... 6l4SlYiRtKYAbR2eviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Signature of M CeP4'4" Andrew Pit H P WR/MRO WQ/704-663-1699 Ext.2180/ 8/6/2024 F161FB69A2D84A3... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCG551623 I11 12I 24/07/19 117 18 i c i (Cont.) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Operation & Maintenance Section cont'd: The permittee has contracted an operator to visit the treatment system twice per year; however, the operator indicated that it had been over a year since the last visit. The septic tank needed to be pumped and the UV system was not operational. Note: The permittee contacted a septage hauler to pump out the septic tank during the inspection. Please note that the permittee must ensure the septic tank is pumped out every five years as required by the permit (Part I, Section D(3)]. In addition, the permit requires the permittee to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the treatment system at all times [Part II, Section C(2). The operator was able to replace the UV bulb but not the defective power supply during the inspection. Note: It could not be determined the length of time the system operated without proper disinfection system. The treatment system was shut down until a new power supply was re -installed. The operator updated this Office that the septic tank was pumped on 7/23/2024 and the power supply was re -installed on 7/27/2024. This Office recommends that the permittee ensures the contracted operator visits the treatment system every six months (at a minimum). Page# Permit: NCG551623 Owner -Facility: 6177 Waters Edge Drive Inspection Date: 07/19/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The treatment system was installed in March 2017 and consists of a pre -cast septic tank, Septitech treatment system including a UV disinfection unit. The last compliance evaluation inspection at this facility was performed by DWR staff on 12/15/2020. Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ El EJ El ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG551623 Inspection Date: 07/19/2024 Owner -Facility: 6177 Waters Edge Drive Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Comment: The permittee must ensure all records (lab analyses, chain of custody forms, sludge removal records, operation & maintenance activities, etc.) are maintained for a period of three (3) years with the exception of sludge records, which are required to be maintained for five (5) years as required by the permit (Part II, Section D(6)1. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: The contacted operator collects effluent samples and has contracted K&W Labs (Certification #559) to perform all permit -required analyses. Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: The subject permit requires effluent grab samples. No annual effluent sampling has been performed (in multiple years) as required by the permit [Part I, Section C(1)1. The permittee must ensure all effluent sampling is performed in accordance with the permit. 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Operation & Maintenance issues were noted with the septic tank and UV system. See "Summary" Section for additional comments. Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCG551623 Owner -Facility: Inspection Date: 07/19/2024 Inspection Type: 6177 Waters Edge Drive Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Estimated flow measurements are calculated by usinq the pump flow rate and run times. 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The receiving stream, Little Meadow Creek, did not appear to be negatively impacted. Page# 5