NCG550233_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20141210

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory RECEIVE
® John E.Skvarla,III
Governor a/�® Secretary
OCT 2 o 2o14 RECEIVED
CENT December 10, 2014 OCT 2 0 _;,,14
Mr. David Goforth DwR ECTION CENTRAL FILES
9475 NC Highway 209 DWR SECTION
Hot Springs, NC 28743
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Goforth Residence
Permit No: NI_C_G5502334
Madison County
Dear Mr. Goforth:
On November 4, 2014, I conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the
subject facility. A copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report is enclosed.
During the November 4, 2014 inspection, I collected a water sample from your effluent
pipe for analysis of fecal coliform bacteria. Fecal coliform bacteria were detected in the
sample at 2,200 colony forming units per 100 milliliters (CFU/100 ml), which exceeds
the General Permit limit of 400 CFU/100 ml. A copy of the laboratory analytical report is
enclosed. Based on these results, the facility is found to be noncompliant with permit
NCG550233.
In order to bring the subject facility into compliance, I recommend that you have
your septic tank pumped as soon as possible. As you and I discussed on the phone, •
your system may need an upgrade to include chlorination and dechlorination to bring it
into compliance. There may be funding opportunities available to make the upgrades to
your system. I will keep you informed of those opportunities as they become available.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Andrew Moore
Environmental Senior Technician
Enclosure
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WQ Asheville Files
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http:llportal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
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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 LN ] 2 LI 3 I NCG550233 . 111 121 14/11/05 117 18 I I 19 1 c=I 201
21IIII I I I II` I I I I I I I J' I I I I .II I I I I I J I I I I I I ! II I I I I' p6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved-
67 I 70 I 71 .72 IN I 73I I 174
75I I I I I I I I80
LJ • Section B:Facility Data 1 1
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) 10:15AM 14/11/05 . 13/08/01
11 Woolyshot Branch Road -
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
11 Woolyshot Branch Rd
Hot Springs NC 28743 10:30AM 14/11/05 18/07/31
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Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
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Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Arthell Goforth,Rt 1 Box 26 Hot Springs NC 28743//704-622-7150/
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
II Permit Operations&Maintenance Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary) -
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Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Andrew W Moore ARO WQ//828-296-4684/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1
31 NCG550233 I11 121 14/11/05 117 18 I
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The current permittee, Pearl Goforth, is deceased.The current owner, David Goforth,should complete
the previously provided Change of Ownership form.
The Asheville Regional Office does not have any plans or construction details for the system.The
original installer, Ken Pangle,was contacted and indicated the system consists of a 900 or 1,000
gallon septic tank, a 24'lined filter system consisting of interlayered sand and gravel, and an effluent
discharge pipe. The effluent discharge pipe was observed to be discharging at the time of the
inspection. No other infrastructure associated with the discharge system was observed at the time of
the inspection.
A water sample was collected from the effluent discharge pipe at the time of the inspection and
analyzed for fecal coliform bacteria. The results were 2,200 CFU/100 ml,which exceeds the daily
maximum of 400 CFU/100 ml resulting in noncompliance with the General Permit conditions.
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It is recommended that the septic tank be pumped immediately.
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Permit: NCG550233 Owner-Facility: 11 Woolyshot Branch Road
Inspection Date: 11/05/2014 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 ❑ El • ❑
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 • 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?. • 0 ❑ 0
Comment: The current permittee, Pearl Goforth, has been deceased for many years. The new owner,
David Goforth, should complete a Change of Ownership form.
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 ❑ ❑ II 0
Solids, pH, DO,Sludge Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
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Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used)Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ❑ II ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ I ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ • 0
Comment: The septic tank has never been pumped to the current owner's knowledge.The septic tank
should be pumped every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of
the liquid depth.
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_ wr DWO Laboratory Section 12esu1ts
County: POLK „ 0 ,jg7
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- Sample ID: AC14294
River Basin • ` � _ , QG PO Number# ARO
Report To AROSP Date Received: • 11/04/2014
- Time Received: 15:05
Collector: A MOORE
Region: ARO = = Labworks LoginlD KJIMISON2
Sample Matrix: WASTEWATER •
- Final Report Date: 11/26/14
Loc.Type: EFFLUENT
Final Report Report Print Date: 12/08/2014
Emergency Yes/No ViSitID
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COC Yes/No
Loc.Descr.: 11 WOOLYSHOT BRANCH RD
Location ID: 1P057NCG550233 Collect Date: 11/04/2014 Collect Time: 10:30 Sample Depth
If this report is labeled preliminary report,the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
CAS# Analyte Name PQL Result/ Units Method AnaIYSIS Validated by
Qualifier Reference Date
Others
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.7 °C 11/4/14 RBYRD
Coliform, MF Fecal in liquid 1 2200 B3 CFU/100m1 APHA9222D-20th 11/4/14 CGREEN
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Laboratory Section 1623 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1623 [phone]
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