NCG550262_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20060717

W Michael F.Easley,Governor
O William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
: . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
u..rs c: - Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
` • '"$=t xY Division of Water Quality
July 17, 2006
Mr. Ronald Osborne
2585 Nealwood Avenue
Graham, NC 27253
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Residence
General Wastewater Permit No. NCG550262
Alamance County
Dear Mr. Osborne:
On July 12, 2006, Jenny Freeman of this office performed a General Permit Inspection on
the wastewater treatment system at the abovementioned address in Alamance County, North
Carolina. Your wife was present for the inspection. This type of inspection consists of two basic
parts: a review of self-monitoring data, and an on-site inspection of the facility and its discharge.
You hold a General Permit to discharge domestic wastewater from a single family
residence under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). You were
found to be in compliance with General Permit No. NCG550262. Records and documentation
are maintained according to the permit requirements. All system components appeared to be
well maintained and functioning properly. The effluent discharges to an unnamed tributary of
Big Alamance Creek, however you stated that a discharge has never been observed from the
pipe.
If you notice any future discharge, please perform the effluent monitoring as listed in the
permit. A Laboratory with North Carolina Wastewater Certification must perform this
monitoring. A list of certified laboratories is attached to this letter for your use. Please
remember to also continue to conduct and document the following maintenance activities:
- Septic tanks shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage
- Septic tanks will be checked at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed
- Septic tanks shall be pumped out within 3-5 years of issuance date of the Permit
- Contents removed from septic tanks shall be disposed of at a location and in a manner
compliant with all local and state regulations
- Surface sand filters, disinfection apparatus shall be inspected weekly
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Ms. Freeman or me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: k ante W,eve , NPDES Unit
Surface Wa er Ce tral Files
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
E PA 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 NCG550262 1 11 121 06/07/12 117 181 cl 191 s1 20I 11
Remarks
211111111I11IIIIII11111111111IIIII111111II111111166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----Reserved------
671 1 69 701 3 I 71 11 721 NI 73 11 1 74 751 I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data L
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)
• 02:15 PM 06/07/12 02/08/01
Osborne Ronald G- Residence
2585 Nealwood Ave Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Graham NC 27253 03:00 PM 06/07/12 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
Ronald G Osborne,2585 Nealwood Ave Graham NC 27253//910-222-9542/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit •Records/Reports •Self-Monitoring Program
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
Jennifer M. Freeman WSRO WQ//336-771-5000/ /i(o /O f
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Signature of Manag ent Q A Review r / 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 (c:ont.) 1
3, NCG550262 I11 12I 06/07/12 I17 181
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
You hold a General Permit to discharge domestic wastewater from a single family residence under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). You were found to be in compliance with
• • General Permit No. NCG550262. Records and documentation are maintained according to the permit
requirements. All system components appeared to be well maintained and functioning properly. The
effluent discharges to an unnamed tributary of Big Alamance Creek, however you stated that a discharge
has never been observed from the pipe.
If you notice any future discharge, please perform the effluent monitoring as listed in the permit. A
Laboratory with North Carolina Wastewater Certification must perform this monitoring. A list of certified
laboratories is attached to this letter for your use. Please remember to also continue to conduct and
document the following maintenance activities:
- Septic tanks shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage
- Septic tanks will be checked at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed
- Septic tanks shall be pumped out within 3-5 years of issuance date of the Permit
- Contents removed from septic tanks shall be disposed of at a location and in a manner compliant with all
local and state regulations
- Surface sand filters, disinfection apparatus shall be inspected weekly
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Permit: NCG550262 Owner-Facility: Osborne Ronald G-Residence
Inspection Date: 07/12/2006 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 • n
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are these any special conditions for the permit? n n • n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ n • n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment:
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? • ❑ n n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current? • n n n
Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n.
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? n ❑ • ❑
Is the chain-of-custody complete? n n ■ n
Dates,times and location of sampling n
Name of individual performing the sampling •
n
Results of analysis and calibration n
Dates of analysis n
Name of person performing analyses n
Transported COCs n
Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? n n ■ ❑
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ n ■ n
(If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ •
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? n n • f_1
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? n n U n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n • n
Comment:
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional? n ❑ • ❑
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Permit: NCG550262 Owner-Facility: Osborne Ronald G-Residence
Inspection Date: 07/12/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
nn ■ n
Is proper volume collected? ❑ ❑ • ❑
Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ ■ rl
Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? rl ❑ • ❑
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency, sampling type representative)? ❑ n •
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• Comment: No discharge has ever been noted from the effluent pipe. Therefore, no
sample has been taken.
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