NCG550748_2024 CEI 3221 Hursey Street_20241022

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919.791.4200

October 22, 2024

Glenn Smith
3221 Hursey Street
Durham, NC 27703

Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550748
Facility: 3221 Hursey Street
Durham County

Dear Mr. Smith:

On 9/24/2024, Kevin Fowler from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-family
residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject General
NPDES Permit. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated.

Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub-surface sand filter, tablet
chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, and discharge pipe.

General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG550748 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as unnamed tributary to Little Lick Creek (classified WS-IV;NSW) in the Neuse River Basin.
The authorized discharge is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements
established within the General Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at
your facility:

Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Treatment system operation: The wastewater treatment system shall be
maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface of the ground.
The system is presumed not to be maintained due to the backyard being
inaccessible due to overgrown vegetation.
2. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least
yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is
necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out 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
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919.707.9000

periodically and determine when pumping is required. During the inspection,
Within 30-days of receiving this letter, please send a copy of the most recent
receipt/invoice to this office showing the date the septic tank was last checked
and/or pumped out. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain
records associated with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
3. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that
chlorine tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of
the discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets 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. 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. The
chlorinator could not be located so the inspector could not confirm if chlorine
tablets are being used. Please ensure the correct type of tablets are used and
maintained in the chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
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 his/her treatment system prior to discharge
annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD
(Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Total
Residual Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous
During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been
monitored within the last 12 months. Please collect a representative sample of
the effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit
the results to this office no later than 12/30/2024. If, during this time, you are
unable to collect a representative sample of the effluent discharge due to
insufficient flow from the discharge pipe, then update this office with that
information and continue to monitor the discharge and if conditions for sampling
become favorable, then arrange to collect a sample. Failure to monitor the
effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit
NCG550000.
5. Locations of treatment units are unknown: Within 30-days of receiving this
letter, provide this office with a sketch or map of the location of the following
treatment units (septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator with contact chamber,
discharge pipe) in relation to the permitted residence.
6. Discharge outlet location. The permittee is required to conduct a visual review
of the outfall location at least twice each year (one 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. The end of discharge pipe was not visible
nor accessible the day of the inspection. To comply with the general permit
monitoring requirements, you need to be able to sample and analyze the effluent
from your SFR system through the discharge pipe. You need to keep the area
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919.707.9000

around the discharge pipe cleared of vegetation, soil 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 subject permit.
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.” Division Records indicate the required annual fee
($60 per year) has not been paid for the following periods ending 11/30/2024,
11/20/2022, and 11/20/2021. These fees have not been paid and are overdue.
Payment in the amount of $60 (per invoice) must be remitted to the Division as
indicated on the attached Annual Permit Fee Invoices.

The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment
components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to
maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of
three years and available for inspection.

Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating
the actions you will take or have taken to comply with or resolve the issues noted items 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, and 7 above.

If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Kevin Fowler at 919-437-0047.

Sincerely,

Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
2023, 2021, and 2020 Annual Permit Fee Invoices

Cc: Laserfiche

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EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
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 N 52 NCG550748 24/09/24 C S31112171819 20
21 66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------------------
N67707172 73 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
3221 Hursey Street
3221 Hursey St
Durham NC 27722
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
02:45PM 24/09/24 20/04/13
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
03:01PM 24/09/24 20/10/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Glenn S Smith,3221 Hursey St Durham NC 277034605///Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
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
Kevin Fowler DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/
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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10/22/2024
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NPDES yr/mo/day
24/09/24
Inspection Type
C3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
System has not been inspected since before 2012. Everytime someone went to inspect they were
not able to due to there being a gate with a lock on it at the top of the driveway. Homeowner (Bruce
Emery) indicated that Glenn Smith passed away. He indicated that they do have chlorine tablets;
however, they have not been used recently. Mr. Emery seemed to know where the system
components were and was able to explain their location. The backyard was overgrown with
vegetation which made finding system components not possible.
Mr. Emery provided udpated contact information for himself which is documented on the inspection
checklist. A change of ownership form was provided to him through updated email.
NCG550748 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG550748
Inspection Date:09/24/2024
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
3221 Hursey Street
Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Backyard was overgrown and not able to find any treatment units.Comment:
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?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
See report summary for full summary of property.Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Backyard overgrown with stilt grass.Comment:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility’s operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
*2020PR010714*
Permit Number:NCG550748
Annual Fee Period:
Durham County
Invoice Date:11/05/2020
3221 Hursey Street Due Date:12/05/2020
Annual Fee:$60.00
12/01/2020 to 11/30/2021
Glenn S. Smith
3221 Hursey St
Durham, NC 27703-4605
2020PR010714Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deq.nc.gov/wq-epayments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $35.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-506.
6.The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
7. Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to [e-mail] or you may also contact the following:
-NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or
-Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698
Glenn S. Smith
3221 Hursey St
Durham, NC 27703-4605
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:NCG550748
Annual Fee Period:
Durham County Invoice Date:11/5/2020
3221 Hursey Street Due Date:12/5/2020
Annual Fee:$60.00
Check Number:
12/01/2020 to 11/30/2021
Overdue
*2020PR010714*
2020PR010714
Docusign Envelope ID: 41C384E9-FEE2-41E8-B777-47FBCE24D651
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility’s operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
*2021PR010991*
Permit Number:NCG550748
Annual Fee Period:
Durham County
Invoice Date:11/02/2021
3221 Hursey Street Due Date:12/02/2021
Annual Fee:$60.00
12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022
Glenn S. Smith
3221 Hursey St
Durham, NC 27703-4605
2021PR010991Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2.If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3.If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deq.nc.gov/wq-epayments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5.A $35.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-506.
6.The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
7.Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
8.Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to [e-mail] or you may also contact the following:
- NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or
- Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698
Glenn S. Smith
3221 Hursey St
Durham, NC 27703-4605
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:NCG550748
Annual Fee Period:
Durham County Invoice Date:11/2/2021
3221 Hursey Street Due Date:12/2/2021
Annual Fee:$60.00
Check Number:
12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022
Overdue
*2021PR010991*
2021PR010991
Docusign Envelope ID: 41C384E9-FEE2-41E8-B777-47FBCE24D651
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility’s operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
*2023PR011023*
Permit Number:NCG550748
Annual Fee Period:
Durham County
Invoice Date:11/03/2023
3221 Hursey Street Due Date:12/03/2023
Annual Fee:$60.00
12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024
Glenn S. Smith
3221 Hursey St
Durham, NC 27703-4605
2023PR011023Invoice Number:
Notes:
1.You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2.If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3.If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deq.nc.gov/wq-epayments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4.Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5.A $35.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-506.
6.The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
7.Non-Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
8.Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to [e-mail] or you may also contact the following:
- NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or
- Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698
Glenn S. Smith
3221 Hursey St
Durham, NC 27703-4605
Invoice Number:
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Permit Number:NCG550748
Annual Fee Period:
Durham County Invoice Date:11/3/2023
3221 Hursey Street Due Date:12/3/2023
Annual Fee:$60.00
Check Number:
12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024
Overdue
*2023PR011023*
2023PR011023
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