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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550288_Complaint Investigation_20171003 ROY COOPER MICHAEL S. REGAN. Sectdart WaterResources S..JAY ZIMM~iRMAN EWWtaor4MCNTAL QUALM try October 3, 2017 James Harrell RECEIVEDINCDEQIDWR 281 Tyre Dodson Road Reidsville, NC 27375 OCT 10 2017 Water Quality SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report Permitting Section Certificate of Coverage NCG550288 under NPDES General Permit NCG550000 Facility Located at 281 Tyre Dodson Road, Rockingham County Dear Mr. Harrell: • On September 28, 2017, Paul DiMatteo of the Division of Water Resources ("Division"), Winston-Salem Regional Office met with you to conduct a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the above referenced wastewater treatment system.The Division is required to inspect these types of systems at least every 5 years. An inspection summary follows and an inspection report is attached for your records. Site Review The system consists of a septic tank, pump tank, subsurface sand filter, chlorinator, and outfall,with final disposal to an unnamed tributary to the Rock House Creek. You reported that the cabin this system serves was located to another area of the property and a house built where the cabin stood.The cabin is connected to the original wastewater system by a pump tank that pumps to the old septic tank; the new house is connected to a separate subsurface septic system further uphill. You also reported that water to the cabin has been disconnected for about 2 years due to a water leak in the line, which runs from the new house. Each component evaluated appeared to be well maintained. Documentation & Monitoring Review When the cabin is returned to use, please conduct and document the following: - Effluent monitoring must be performed as required in the permit. - All system components must be maintained at all times and in good working order. - Inspect the septic tank and secondary tanks at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed. - Pump the septic tank every 5 years, or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment, whichever is greater. All tanks should be emptied of their contents whenever any of the tanks meet this requirement. - Contents removed from septic tanks shall be disposed of at a location and in a manner compliant with all local and state regulations. - Inspect the outfall location at least twice per year to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning is observed. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105 336-776-9800 Inspect the tablet chlorinator (if applicable) at least weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous & proper operation.Tablets used for chlorination must be labeled for wastewater use. - Any monitoring data obtained shall be retained onsite for a minimum of 5 years. - Additional requirements as stated in NCG550000. There were no significant issues noted during the inspection; therefore, a response to this report is not required. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul DiMatteo at 336-776-9691 or our office at 336-776-9800. Sincerely, Sherri V. K i t, P.E., Regional S ervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Enclosures—Inspection Report and Summary Cc: WQS Winston-Salem Regional Office NPDES�U,nit;,-161-7-Mail•-Service�Eenter," • State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300,Winston-Salem,NC 27105 336-776-9800 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. - Washington,D.0.20460 - OMB No.2040-0057 EPA - ��- � � — Washington, 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 2 LI 3 I NCG550288 111 12 1 17/09/28 117 18 Lc] 19 i s 20I I 211III I I I I I III m I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I III I I l I I r6 • Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 67 I I 70Li 71I I J 72 LJ N 731 1 174 75� 11 1 1 1 1 180 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) 09:OOAM 17/09/28 13/08/01 281 Tyre Dodson Road 281 Tyre Dodson Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 09:15AM 17/09/28 18/07/31 Wentworth NC 27375 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 M Harrell,281 Tyre Dodson Rd Reidsville NC 27 32 0//3 3 6-342-0 9 0 7/3 36 34 9 8 6 1 5 No Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Ill Permit Operations&Maintenance II Facility Site Review 111 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 Paul DiMatteo WSRO WQ//336-776-9691/ r?,1 Fiat r/3/20Q Signature of Man ement QA Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions ar solete. Page# 1 l ._,. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 1 31 NCG550288 I11 , 121 _ 17/09/28 11 Z - 18 I,.I Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Site Review The system consists of a septic tank, pump tank,subsurface sand filter, chlorinator, and outfall, with final disposal to an unnamed tributary to the Rock House Creek.You reported that the cabin this system serves was located to another area of the property and a house built where the cabin stood. The cabin is connected to the original wastewater system by a pump tank that pumps to the old septic tank; the new house is connected to a separate subsurface septic system further uphill.You also reported that water to the cabin has been disconnected for about 2 years due to a water leak in the line, which runs from the new house. Each component evaluated appeared to be well maintained. Documentation&Monitoring Review When the cabin is returned to use, please conduct and document the following: - Effluent monitoring must be performed as required in the permit. - All system components must be maintained at all times and in good working order. - Inspect the septic tank and secondary tanks at least yearly to determine if solids must be removed. - Pump the septic tank every 5 years, or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in any compartment,whichever is greater.All tanks should be emptied of their contents whenever any of the tanks meet this requirement. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be disposed of at a location and in a manner compliant with all local and state regulations. - Inspect the outfall location at least twice per year to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning is observed. - Inspect the tablet chlorinator(if applicable)at least weekly to ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous&proper operation.Tablets used for chlorination must be labeled for wastewater use. - Any monitoring data obtained shall be retained onsite for a minimum of 5 years. - Additional requirements as stated in NCG550000. Page# 2 Permit: NCG550288 Owner-Facility: 281 Tyre Dodson Road 'inspection Date:'09/28/2017 Inspection Type:_ 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? Comment: System has not been in use for about 2 years-water has been off due to a water leak. 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? • ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ III ❑ Comment: Page# 3