NCG551224_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180105

January 5, 2018
Bruce Thomas
105 Chesley Ct
Chapel Hill NC 27514-1462
Dear Mr Thomas,
Penna r,: NCG551224
3027 Forrester St SFR
Durham County
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MIC.IIACI S REGAN
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On December 11, 2017, Joan Schneier from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your rental
single-family residence (SFR) wastek� ater treatment system to evaluate coinphance with the
above permit to discharge wastewater We ��ould like to thank Barry Liles for assisting during
the inspection The checked boxes bclm� show what conditions were noted at your facility
❑ In compliance: YoLi are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection
ystem, ha%e the effluent sampled once a year, and have the septic tank pumped out e%eiy
3 to 5 years Your good record of operation and meeting the permit requirements is
highly commended'
❑ Your home is improperly plumbed: Some of the �� astc�N ater discharges arc going
directly to the en%ironment �N ithout first passing through the treatment system This must
be corrected immediately Please submit a schedule to this office withal 20 days of
receipt of this letter that states wur plan for correcting this deficiency The k�ork is to be
completed w ithin the next 3 months
❑ Treatment tablets missing oi- are NNroncy hind: You are responsible for aka ays
having chlorine. tablets in place They must be the kind for wastew Iter treatment and not
for swimming pools
❑ Dechlorination: Your system �� as installed after August 1 2007, so must have a
means of dechlorination located downstream of the chlorinator and its contact chamber
See Disinfection paragraph above Please submit a schedule to this office within 20
calendar clays of receipt of this letter statim your plan for correcting this deficiency
❑ Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to 5 year',
A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is
required

FX] Failure to analyze the effluent: -Ilie effluent that is discharged from your system
must be analyzed once each year See PartI(A) of your permit about his requirement
Make arrangements for sampling to be carried out within the next') months and submit
results to this office within 3 weeks after the samplin17 has been done
❑ Locations of treatment units are unknotirn: Deternzinc this and report to this office
w ithin 30 days of receipt of this letter w rth a sketch or map Please show locations of
septic tank, sand filter (if known), and discharge pipe
❑ Other:
If you have questions or commci_ts about this inspection or the requirements to fake coraecti%e
action please contact Joan Schneier or me at 919-791-q200 Licensed plumbers should be used
to make plumbing changes w ithin your home Contractors for installin- disinfection or other
equipment may be found in the Yellow Pages under En% ironmental Consultants
Sincerely,
S Daniel Smith, Supervisor
eater Quality Regional Super% isor
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments
Inspection Report
List ofTablet Suppliers
Sampling Labs
Sampling Parameters
CC (1111n1is attachments)
RRO SVP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit Files — Charles "Veav er
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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 IN I 2 15 I 3 I NCG551224 I11 121 17/12/11 I17
18 I S I 19 I G I 201 I
211111 1 1 1 1 1 111 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1
1 1 I I I I II 1 l l I I r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA
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67 70I 71 I I 72 I N I
LJ L I—J
73I I 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180
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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)
02 02PM 17/12/11
13/08/01
3027 Forrester Street
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
3027 Forrester St
02 20PM 17/12/11
18/07/31
Durham NC 27703
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bruce L Thomas,105 Chesley Ct Chapel Hill NC 275141/919-544-0555/
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Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
® Permit ® Operations & Maintenance 2 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
Joan Schneier FRO GW//!
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Review(�Z Agency/Office/Phone nd Fax Numbers
Date
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EPA Form -3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont) 1
31 NCG551224 111 121 17/12/11 1 17 18 1 C 1
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The system consists of a septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator, and outfall pipe Barry Liles (long term
tenant) assisted during the Inspection
Mr Liles did not know when the septic tank was last pumped out
The apparent sand filter area is kept mowed and had no apparent problems
A tab in the chlorinator cover box had to be broken off to open the chlorinator cover, which Implies that
It has -never -be -en used One -sleeve was pulled In the chlorinator and appeared tan on the outside
(which is good) No tablets were in use The water had a little scum but was reaonably clear
The outfall pipe was not located but the main stream channel was not checked The puddles near the
tree line appeared clear
Location notes
The system is in the back yard The septic tank Is under a plastic cover at ground level with square bit
screws The chlorinator is under a black plastic cover
The house Is on community water and the well In the front yard appears to be disconnected
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Permit NCG551224 Owner - Facility 3027 Forrester Street
Inspection Date 12/11/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Permit
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(if the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the Inspector granted access to all areas for Inspection?
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Comment
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
Septic Tank
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational?
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Is septic tank pumped on a schedule?
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Are pumps or syphons operating properly?
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Are high and low water alarms operating properly?
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Comment Mr Liles did not know when the septic tank was last pumped out
Sand Filters (Low rate)
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational?
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Is the distribution box level and watertight?
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Is sand filter free of ponding?
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Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio?
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# Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation?
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# Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment The apparent sand filter area is kept mowed and had no apparent problems
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? 6 ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ It ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
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Permit NCG551224 Owner - Facility
3027 Forrester Street
Inspection Date 1 211 112 01 7 Inspection Type
Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is :he contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlonnatlon?
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- --- --Comment - -A tab -in the chlorinator cover box had to be broken off to open the chlorinator cover, which -
implies that It has never been used One sleeve was pulled In
the chlorinator and appeared
tan on the outside (which Is good) No tablets were In use The water had a little scum but
was reaonably clear
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment The outfall pipe was not located but the main stream channel
was not checked The puddles
near the tree line appeared clear
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