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Environmental Quality
November 14, 2024
Mr. James Ferrell
3300 Page Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG550712
Facility: 3300 Page Road
Wake County
Dear Mr. Ferrell:
On November 13, 2024, Donald Smith from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-
family residence(SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject
General NPDES Permit.
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) NCG550712 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as unnamed tributary of Stirrup Iron Creek (classified Water Source (C); Nutrient Sensitive
Water) 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.
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 periodically and determine when
pumping is required. You indicated to the inspector that the septic tank was pumped
approximately 2 years ago.
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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 preventilimit 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 swimmingpools. 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 inspector
observed chlorine tablets in the chlorinator. Please continue to 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 a sample had been
collected within the last two weeks and results will be emailed to the inspector after being
analyzed. Thank you for proactively sampling and monitoring your effluent please
remember that failing to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES
General Permit NCG550000.
5 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 discharge pipe was visible and accessible the day of the inspection. Please
continue to ensure the outlet is always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil
and leaves.
Division records indicate the required annual fee ($60 per year) for the period ending September
30, 2025, and due October 24, 2024, has been paid. There are no overdue fees for the subject
COC.
Please continue to periodically inspect the wastewater treatment system 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 or have your contracted sampling company
submit effluent monitoring data from your recent sampling noted in item#4 above.
Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Q Raleigh Regional Office 1 3900 Raiwi Drivc I Raleigh.North Carolina 27609
919 791.4200
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If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Donald Smith at 919-791-4234 or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
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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
Cc: Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Dn 1s1on of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office 13300 Barrett Vrirc 1 Kalc)gh.Korth Carolina']76p9
919.191.4200

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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 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 Inl I 2 15 I 3 1 NCG550712 111 12 24/11/13 J17 181 S t 191 S I 201 I
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Inspection Work Days Facility Sell-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------
67 701� I 711 L L
I 72 I nt i 731 I 174 71 1 1 1 1 I 1 I80
LJ Section B: Facility Data J LLJ
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Dale
POTW name and NPDES hermit Number) 11:35AM 24/11/13 21/08/23
3300 Page Road
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
3300 Page Rd
Morrisville NC 27560 11:51AM 24/11/13 25/10/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
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Name,Address of Responsible OfTcialMtle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
James E Ferrell,3300 Page Rd Morrisville NC 27560M
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Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Operations&Maintenar 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Wate
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
Donald Smith Doeusignedby: DWR/RROWO/919-79lA234/
[ �Sam" 11/14/2024
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Signed by: 11/14/2024
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/moAay Inspection Type 1
NCG550712 I11 1 24111 13 17 18 IC
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional)sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
System was in good shape at the time of the inspection. Effluent was sampled approximately a week
prior to the inspection. Results will be submitted by the lab.
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Permit: NCG550712 Owner-Facility: 3300 Page Road
Inspection Date: 11/13/2024 Inspection Type: Compl ance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ M ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No special conditions
Septic Tank Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Sand Filters (Low rate). Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ M
Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Single pass subsurface sand filter
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? Z
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Permit: NCG550712 Owner-Facility: 3300 Page Road
Inspection Date: 1 1/1 312024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluatirm
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
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