NCG551738_Staff Report_20170914

State of North Carolina
Division of Water Resources

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Staff Report

FORM: WQROSSR 04-14 Page 1 of 6

To: NPDES Unit Non-Discharge Unit Application No.: NCG551738
Attn: Facility name: 124 Skyview Dr.

From: Mikal Willmer
Asheville Regional Office

Note: This form has been adapted from the non-discharge facility staff report to document the review of both non-
discharge and NPDES permit applications and/or renewals. Please complete all sections as they are applicable.

I. GENERAL AND SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? Yes or No
a. Date of site visit: 09/14/2017
b. Site visit conducted by: Mikal Willmer and Tim Heim
c. Inspection report attached? Yes or No
d. Person contacted: Michael Lash and their contact information: (704) 847 - 3031 ext.
e. Driving directions: I-40 W to US-74/19 W. Take exit 98 towards Waynesville and turn left on Hyatt Creek.
Turn right onto Hendrix St. and take a right on Allens Creek Rd. Turn left on Skyview Dr.
2. Discharge Point(s):
Latitude:35°26’53.14”N Longitude:83°0’12.02”W
Latitude: Longitude:
3. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Allen Creek
Classification:C;Tr
River Basin and Subbasin No.: French Broad, Pigeon River (06010106)
Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Allen Creek flows into Richland
Creek (trout stream) used for secondary recreation.
II. PROPOSED FACILITIES: NEW APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: Failing permitted subsurface septic system. Requesting SFR Discharge Permit. (Please
attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
Proposed flow: 360 GPD
Current permitted flow: Currently 3 bedroom (360 GPD)
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? Yes or No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) acceptable? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. (See engineering plan submitted with application). Treatment unit is ~
25’ from neighboring property line and ~ 25’ from the receiving UT.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? Yes No N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
Describe the residuals handling and utilization scheme:
10. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
11. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

III. EXISTING FACILITIES: MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? Yes No N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
Description of existing facilities:
Proposed flow:
Current permitted flow:
Explain anything observed during the site visit that needs to be addressed by the permit, or that may be important
for the permit writer to know (i.e., equipment condition, function, maintenance, a change in facility ownership,
etc.)
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? Yes No N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? Yes or No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? Yes or No
If no, please explain:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
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11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? Yes No N/A
If no, please complete the following (expand table if necessary):
Monitoring Well Latitude Longitude
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12. Has a review of all self-monitoring data been conducted (e.g., DMR, NDMR, NDAR, GW)? Yes or No
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
Provide input to help the permit writer evaluate any requests for reduced monitoring, if applicable.
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
No compliance issues Current enforcement action(s) Currently under JOC
Notice(s) of violation Currently under SOC Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
If the facility has had compliance problems during the permit cycle, please explain the status. Has the RO been
working with the Permittee? Is a solution underway or in place?
Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? Yes No N/A
If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
Yes No N/A
If yes, please explain:
16. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters:
17. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):

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IV. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? Yes or No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like the NPDES Unit or Non-Discharge Unit Central Office to obtain through an
additional information request:
Item Reason

3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason

5. Recommendation: Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
Issue
Deny (Please state reasons: )
6. Signature of report preparer:
Signature of regional supervisor:
Date:

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V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
See inspection report for additional site and neighborhood information.

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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 NCG551738 17/09/14 R 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)
124 Skyview Drive
124 Skyview Dr
Waynesville NC 28786
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
01:00PM 17/09/14
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
01:30PM 17/09/14
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Joseph Broten,124 Skyview Dr Waynesville NC 28786//828-564-1014/Contacted
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit
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
Mikal Willmer ARO WQ//828-296-4686/
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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NPDES yr/mo/day
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Inspection Type
R3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Inspectors Mikal Willmer and Tim Heim with the Asheville Regional Office conducted a
Reconnaissance Inspection of 124 Skyview Dr. in Waynesville, NC on September 14, 2017. This
inspection was conducted to further determine site and stream suitability for a potential General
NPDES Discharge Permit. The owner Joseph Broten and the owner's representative, Mike Lash (Lash
Engineering), were present and assisted in the inspection.
The property was very well maintained and sits in the 100-year flood plain. The receiving stream for the
proposed discharge is a UT that flows into Allen Creek (C, Tr). USGS classified the UT as having a
7Q10 of >0, however, it should be noted this UT is under a foot wide and a few inches deep. Several
more homes within the neighborhood may be in similar situations and in need of repair options in the
future.
The home has three bedrooms, built in 1962. No repair area required when original septic system was
installed. Haywood County Environmental Health Department determined there was no suitable repair
area in 2015, due to site limitations and a rising water table. Property is less than 1/2 an acre. All
non-discharge options were determined to be cost prohibitive. No available land for drip or spray
irrigation. The Town of Waynesville currently does not have plans to extend sewer south towards the
WTP. 124 Skyview Dr. does sit within Waynesville's ETJ. If additional septic systems are deemed
irreparable and there are further requests for discharges to Allen creek and UTs to Allen Creek, the
Division of Water Resources would strongly encourage extension of the collection system to remove
the WTPs discharge and any additional point source discharges along Allen Creek Rd.
NCG551738 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG551738
Inspection Date:09/14/2017
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
124 Skyview Drive
Reconnaissance
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 summary for details.Comment:
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