NCG550249_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20090821

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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
21 August 2009
Carrie Heath
3190 US Highway 311
Madison, NC 27025
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Residence Wastewater Treatment System Located at
3190 US Highway 311, Madison, Rockingham County, NC, 27025
NPDES General Wastewater Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage # NCG550249
Dear Ms. Heath:
1. Ron Boone of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) at the subject facility on 18 August 2009.
Your assistance and cooperation was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached
for your records and the inspection findings are summarized below.
2. The treatment system is located at 3190 US Highway 311, Madison, Rockingham County, NC.
The facility discharges treated domestic wastewater to the Dan River, this section of which is
currently classified as a Class WS-IV (water supply) water in the Roanoke River Basin.
3. You purchased the property in October 2007 from the former owner, James Brim. However,
the permit/Certificate of Coverage (COC) is still in his name. Please fill out and send in the
attached renewal form (Attachment #2) with all current information. Please follow all
instructions on the form very carefully. Upon receipt of the completed form, DWQ's Central
Office (CO) will put the permit/COC in your name and send you the new COC.
4. You stated during the inspection that Mr. Brim had the septic tank pumped around November
2007 by Gann Brothers Septic. You also stated that Gann Brothers recently checked the tank
and told you it didn't need to be pumped for another year. Please note that the septic must be
pumped at least every 5 years. Of course, this will depend on system usage but 5 years is the
maximum amount of time allowed by the permit between tank pumping. You should maintain
records of all tank pumping along with all other records you have for the system so they're
readily available during future inspections by this office.
5. Neither the tank nor the filter(s) could be located during the inspection. You currently do not
have any drawings or blue prints of the system. The chlorinator was located. The downstream
tube had chlorine tablets in it; the upstream didn't. You should keep both tubes stocked with
chlorine tablets to a level slightly above the normal water level in the chlorinator. This provides
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more chlorine contact that using just a single tube. You should also check your current
chlorine tablets to ensure they're rated for use with wastewater; they are more effective than
just swimming pool type chlorine tablets. This rating should be indicated on the container. A
list of wastewater rated tablet suppliers is attached (Attachment #3) for your use.
6. There was a severely overgrown area in the yard just downstream of the chlorinator and you
indicated that the area often becomes soggy; this is indicative of a possible leak in the pipe
from the chlorinator. Additionally, you stated that Gann Brothers made some repairs to the
pipe and told you that additional repairs may be needed.
7. No analytical monitoring of the discharge has been accomplished to date that you know of.
Please take samples and have them analyzed as required in the permit (Attachment #4) at
your next possible sampling opportunity.
8. Please be aware that the Division may assess civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day, per
violation for failure to comply with the requirements of NCG550000. Please review the
NCG550000 general permit in detail to familiarize yourself with all requirements and to ensure
you maintain future compliance.
9. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding the
inspection, the permit, the renewal form, or anything else, please feel free to contact Mr.
Boone or me at [phone].
Since ely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Region
Division of Water Quality
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
2. NCG550000 Renewal Form
3. List of Chlorine Tablet Suppliers
4. NCG550000 Permit
5. Technical Bulletin
cc: SWP —WSRO
Central Files
NPDES West Unit

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
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Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 1 51 31 NCG550249 111 121 09/08/18 117 181 CI 191 s1 201 1
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---Reserved
671 169 70I 1 711 I 721 N I 731 I 174 751 III III 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)
10:00 AM 09/08/18 07/08/01
3190 U.S. Highway 311 J
3190 U S 311 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Madison NC 27025 10:30 AM 09/08/18 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
James L Brim,3190 U S 311 Madison NC 27025//336-427-5549/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
I,Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Narne(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Ron Boone WSRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2202/
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Signature of Manage. enti Q A Revie Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3, NCG550249 I11 12I 09/08/18 I17 181CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
-James Brim is no longer the owner of the property. Carrie Heath purchased 10/07.
-Mr. Brim left no plans/specs for the system with Ms. Heath. She will contact him to inquire as to whether he
still has them.
-Brim had tank pumped one month after Heath purchased home. Gann Septic pumped it. Heath has no
record.
-Heath recently had Gann check septic. Gann told her at that point that it won't need to be pumped for
another year.
-Yard has severely overgrown area just downstream of chlorinator, and Heath indicated that the area has
become soggy in the past, indicating leakage from underground effluent pipe. Gann has told Heath that the
pipe needs to be repaired.
-Septic not located during inspection.
-Filter location unknown (no plans and no onsite indication).
-Chlorinator needs repair and tablets only in one tube. Heath instructed to place tablets in both tubes and to
check it once per month to ensure no more need to be added.
-No analytical monitoring has been done to Heath's knowledge.
-Informed her I would send inspection letter, permit, technical bulletin, monitoring form, change of ownership
form.
-Heath's contact info: 336-344-0954, [e-mail]
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Permit: NCG550249 Owner-Facility: 3190 U.S. Highway 311
Inspection Date: 08/18/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Other Yes No NA NE
Comment: Refer to summary page.
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