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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550251_Notice of Violation (PC-2005-0233)_20051018 , F WATF R Michael F.Easley,Governor 0� William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary QG North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ] Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director Division of Water Quality is , „' Asheville Regional Office SURFACE WATER PROTECTION October 18, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 0390 0001 3552 8046 Cecilia M. Castilliano do Cecilia Neira 862 Bee Tree Creek Rd Swannanoa, North Carrolina 28778 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2005-PC-0233 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Castilliano Residence_ Permit No NC, '550251 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Neira: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted October 18,2005. Mr. Larry Frost of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCG550251 for the following: Other compliance issues found during the inspection are: Inspection Area Compliance Issue Disinfection -tablet None in use at the time of the inspection. Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working day of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact M-. Frost at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Attachment cc: WQ Central Files w/attachment Enforcement-w/--attachment NDCE0 wraatta'chment 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,N.C.28778 Telephone:828296-4500 FAX: 828299-7043 Customer Service:877/623-6748 one NorthCarolina AZatura// United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. 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 I NI 2 151 31 NCG550251 111 121 05/10/18 117 181 cI 191 s1 201 Remarks 21I I I I IIII I I I I I I I I IIII I I I I I I I I IIII IIII I I I I IIII 1 I I66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA — —------------Reserved ------- 671 169 70III 711 I 721 NI 731 I 174 761 I I I I I I 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) Neira residence 11:20 AM 05/10/18 05/03/02 862 Bee Tree Creek Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Swannanoa NC 28778 11:30 AM 05/10/18 07/07/31 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 Cecilia Neira,862 Bee Tree Creek Rd Swannanoa NC 28778//828-298-9356/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) •Permit II Operations&Maintenance •Facility Site Review 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 Larry Frost ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4658/ / ®/g/®S Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date //�f C_5 Roger C Edwards`7`w 828-296-4500 Ext.4656/ %t� EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 31 NCG550251 Ill 121 05/10/18 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) There were no chlorine tablets in the chorinator at the time of the inspection. The chorinator must be pfilter, gerly reattcaredmust at abe taken in covering these filterrsll times. A eck and trees have eann dlvegetanted ation in hkee ptnaway,eral area of the secondary sand Map enclosed Recommended maintenance enclosed • • • CQ C- /iOiN Permit: NCG550251 Owner-Facility: Neira residence Inspection Date: 10/18/2005 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? n ❑ • n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ n n Are there any special conditions for the permit? n n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH,DO,Sludge Judge,and other that are applicable? El ❑ • n Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ■ ❑ El Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ■ n 11 Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ n n ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildups n n n • Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment:There were no chlorine tablets in use. sin La rn;ls gP. w ; r?r ��. i J/' C �a r \ �o-`o Lys:' , lei n�' j�. GAS t.. O `i / ,? ♦ r CaSCa aL OV7>-�T pis7 so, /YI Ac-ra'�or • PIPE -`J� • v 4-�Clo�;ne. ' Con j QC� � l � x s, r �, cglocooToR off" To Sc_q l e, Q......4 r ,�mr- i E)0�1 Srotrn �i OVS=~ . 3 13`d -oowt. O.° I I o I I 9 1111 ! 9 I 0�5t Dax ! o00�qt . ,I. _Q+it--khk I ,,1 3 i, i 1 i l a� ��;y4!� Wq}er y�c}e r ! \a I , t I. ri1�., �ipL ltlafe� L'ine I ♦� 1 1 !1 �\ 1� EFT� � E R 0 �� (��vE�� r.,= MINIMUM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DISCHARGE SYSTEMS Experience and study has shown that single-family direct discharge systems req maintenance in order to function satisfactorily. The following system systems tss,, if routine applicable,should be checked for proper operation and repaired or replaced as necessary by qualified personnel. All permit conditions should be followed at all times. SYstern am oja= Frequency 1. Septic Tank 6-12 months Check for leakage, blockage of influent/effluent lines, structural integrity,condition of baffle and tee, condition of riser(should be accessible from ground level), scum • and solids levels and effluent clarity. 3-4 years (or more Pump septage or sludge before the frequently as required) solids depth exceeds 1/3 of the liquid depth in the inlet(first)compartment. 2. Pump or Dosing Tanks Weekly Check for leakag e, structural integrity,condition of riser(should be accessible from ground surface), solids level and effluent clarity. • As Required Pump solids accumulations when solids are removed from septic tank and when the solids level is up to the pump/siphon intake level. Monthly Check for proper automatic functioning, floats/pipes/control valves/unions/anti-siphon hole in proper working condition, control panel/electrical connections properly maintained and operational and alarms for proper operation. 3. Buried Sand Filters Weekly Check for "ponding" of water over the filter bed. Divert surface water away from the filters F. • 1; • 4. Free Access/Above Weekly Check for"ponding"of wastewater Ground Sand Filters on the filter surface and even distribution of wastewater onto the filter. Remove vegetation and debris (leaves sticks, etc.) from filter surface. Rake (for a depth of 2 inches) and smooth the_filter surface. As Needed Remove solids from filter surface and replace sand. 5.Disinfection Weekly Check that the chlorinator is operating properly (that the proper chlorine tablets are being used and are in contact with the wastewater). 6. Cascade Aeration Weekly Clean step aerator of slime growth, vegetative growth,etc. 7.Discharge outlet Weekly Maintain access to the outlet pipe. Check that the outlet pipe is free of blockage and free-flowing. 8. General At All Times Encourage practice of water conservation to reduce wastewater load on system.Do not permit entry of grease, oil, non-biodegradable material,paints,yard chemicals or any unauthorized waste to the system. Be careful in choosing "friendly" household cleaning products. Do not add garbage disposals to systems without checking with the permitting agency, as many systems are not designed to treat excess food waste. Do not load system beyond permit limits. Addition of chemical or biological additives has not been demonstrated to be necessary to maintain proper system function. Ov- ;'i0N