NCG551579_ncg551579 CEI letter 2024_20240911

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary *�`QUAM N°`�'*
RICHARD E.ROGERS,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
September 11,2024
Victor L Williford,Jr.
2235 Umstead Road
Durham,NC 27712
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Facilty address: 2235 Umstead Road,Durham
Certificate of Coverage NCG551579
Durham County
Dear Mr.Williford:
On September 9,2024,Danny Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office of the Division of Water
Resources(DWR)visited your single-family residence(SFR)wastewater treatment system to evaluate
compliance with the subject General NPDES Permit.
This wastewater treatment system is located at 2235 Umstead Road in Durham County,NC. The
treatment system is currently permitted to Victor L.Williford,Jr. Our records indicate the wastewater
treatment system consists of a septic tank, sandfilter, chlorinator, de-chlorinator and an outlet pipe.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage(COC)NCG551579 authorizes this
discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated as unnamed
tributary to the Eno River in the Neuse River Basin.
The subject site visit and file review revealed the following:
1. Pumping the septic tank: Septic tanks should be pumped out approximately every five years or
when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank
compartment,whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status periodically and
determine when pumping is required.
The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with sewage
disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years. During the site visit it was explained that the
septic tank was pumped approximately two years ago. Please keep records (receipts) of septic
tank pumping/solids removal for review during inspections.
3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: It is required that chlorine tablets be maintained in the
chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets are
intended to provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to
the environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for
wastewater use and not for swimming pools.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water ResourcesRaleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
NORTH CAROLINA 919.791.4200
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Docusign Envelope ID:86AAE452-1192-43CD-9lE3-5CCEF8FD76CB
Victor L Williford, Jr
Compliance Evaluation Inspection-NCG551579
2235 Umstead Road, Durham
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Note: Part 1, Section D(1)of General NPDES Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to
inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for
continuous and proper operation. Section D(4)requires the permittee to maintain all system
components,including...disinfection units...at all times and in good operating order.
Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator
and de-chlorination contact tubes as required by the General NPDES Permit. Please be sure to
keep records of this nature available for your reference and used during future inspections.
(Note: Examples of these products (disinfection and the disinfection neutralizer) can be readily
observed online. You may wish to conduct an online search by using google for "chlorine tablets
for wastewater"and "dechlorination tablets for wastewater")
4. Analyzing the effluent: Part 1. C.,Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements,within
General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample and analyze the effluent leaving the
treatment system prior to discharge annually.
Once a year you will need to collect a representative sample of the effluent and have it analyzed
by a certified commercial laboratory. If no wastewater flow is observed from your system,please
document that information for your records and use during the next system inspection. If you
have any questions regarding this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Danny Smith at(919)
791-4248.
Note:For your reference, Certified Laboratory listings (see "Commercial In-state listing') can
be found at this email address:hgps://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-
sciences/chemistry-laboratory/laboratory-certification-branch/certified-laboratory-listings
5. Discharge outlet location. The permittee is required to conduct a visual review of the outfall
location at least twice each year(once 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 ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation and leaves.
Please take the necessary steps to ensure the discharge outlet is visible and accessible.
Maintaining the area will allow you to monitor the discharge and to collect effluent samples as
required by the permit.
6. Access and Vegetation Maintenance.Routine vegetation maintenance provides required access
to the treatment system components. This maintenance can also manage or help slow root growth
and intrusion into the wastewater treatment system. It is recommended that woody vegetation
and be removed by hand from the wastewater treatment system footprint. [Severe root intrusion
can negatively affect the treatment system's long-term performance that can lead to system
failure.]
Always maintain access to the chlorinator,de-chlorinator, sand filter, septic tank and outlet
pipe. Do not drive tracked or wheeled(heavy)vehicles over the system components.
D E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
vvvRaleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
NORTH CAROLINA 919.791.4200
Depa"mem of Environmental Duality

Docusign Envelope ID:86AAE452-1192-43CD-9lE3-5CCEF8FD76CB
Victor L Williford, Jr
Compliance Evaluation Inspection-NCG551579
2235 Umstead Road, Durham
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7. Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the
annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed
by the Division."
A review of the billing records for this facility indicates that the permit annual fee for has
been paid. There are no overdue fees.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions,comments about this inspection or the
requirements to take corrective action(if applicable),please do not hesitate to contact Danny Smith at
919-791-4248 [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Signed by:
UaAnt,SSa �. M.a.�,u.�,(,
Van .�s1,..Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
Cc: Laserfiche
D E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
vvvRaleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh,North Carolina 27609
NORTH CAROLINA 919.791.4200
Depanmem of Environmental Duality