NCG550771_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20180104

Peggy Allen and Valentenio Belton
1521 S Mineral Springs Rd
Durham NC 27703-9567
Dear Ms Allen and Mr. Belton,
ROY COOPER
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JAN 11 2018
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VrOR ,IATIOJ\' PROCESSING UNIT
Penns #• NCG550771
1521 S. Mineral Springs SFR
Durham County
On December 11, 2017, Joan Schneier from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-
family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the above
permit to discharge wastewater. We would like to thank Peggy Allen for answering questions
during the inspection The checked boxes below show what conditions were noted at your
facility•
❑ In compliance: You are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection
system, have the effluent sampled once a year, and have the septic tank pumped out every
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 wastewater discharges are going
directly to the environment without first passing through the treatment system. This must
be corrected iminediately Please submit a schedule to this office within 20 days of
receibt of this letter that states vour elan for correcting this deficiency. The work is to be
completed within the next 3 months
® Treatment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always
having chlorine tablets in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not
for swimming pools.
❑ Dechlorination: Your system was installed after August 1, 2007, so must have a
means of dechlonnation located downstream of the chlorinator and its contact chamber
See Disinfection paragraph above. Please submit a schedule to this office within 20
calendar days of receipt of this letter stating your plan for correcting this deficiency.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1628 Mail Semce Center i Raleigh Noith Caiolma 27699-1628
919-791-4300
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❑ Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out eery 3 to 5 years
A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine �� lien pumping is
required
❑ Failure to analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system
must be analyzed once each year See Part I(A) of your permit about his requirement
Vlake aiTangements for sampling; to be carried out within the next 3 months. and subunit
results to this office ��ithiri 3 �eeks after the samplm,-� has been done
❑ Locations of treatment units are unknoNNn: Determine this and report to this office
,��ithm 30 days of receipt of this letter kith a sketch or map Please shoe locations of
septic tank. sand filter (if knov,n). and discharge pipe
❑ Other: A supplier list foi purchase of chlorine tablets %k as left during the inspection
If you ha%e questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take correcti%c
action, please contact Joan Schneicr or me at 919-791-4200 Licensed plumbers should be used
to make plumbing changes ,� ithm your home Contractors for installing disinfection or other
equipment may be found in the Yello" Pages under En% ironmental Con Oltants
Sincerely.
j \`
S ,Daniel Snmtha Supervisor
Watei Quality Reional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
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Inspection Report
Sampling Labs
Sampling, Parameters
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RRO'SWP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit Piles Chailes Weavei
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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 1 2 15 1 3 I NCG550771 I11 121 17/12/11 I17 18 I s I
19 I G I 201 I
21111 11 111 111 1 11 11 1 11 111 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 111
III 111 1 1 t66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CA ---------------------Reserved-------------------
I 71 I I 72 I n, I 73 L I 174 751 I I I I I I I80
67 70 Iu —1 L-1 I I I
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)
01 10PM 17/12/11
13/08/01
1521 South Mineral Springs Road
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1521 S Mineral Springs Rd
Durham NC 27703
01 33P 17/12/11
18/07/31
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
Peggy R Allen,1521 S Mineral Spring Rd Durham NC 27703///
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Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ® Operations & Maintenance ® 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
Joann S`c'hhneier RRO GW///
S atu a of Management CYA Reviewer AgencylOffice/Phory and Fax Nugibers
Date
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EPA Form 35C -3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions a e obsolete
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont )
NCG560771 111 121 17/12/11 1 17 18 1„ I
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (At:ach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The system consists of a septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator, and outfall pipe Peggy Allen (owner)was
at home and answered questions The permit was changed over to her name on 04/20/2016, shortly
after the last Inspection
Ms Allen said that the septic tank had been pumped out sometime In the last few months The septic
tank top lid was opened but not the lower concrete port, due to weight No problems were seen In the
__area or the assumed sand filter -area in the mowed lawn The chlorinator had -no Inner sleeves The
water was relatively clear without signs of tablets
The outfall pipe had a little water which was relatively clear and no problems were seen In that area or
farther downhill in the ditch
Location notes
The house Is the northermost of two located In a "pocket' between two high density housing
developments The saystem is In the back yard The septic tank cover is plastic at ground level halfway
back and behind the swing set It was unscrewed when checked but would normally have square bit
screws The chlorinator was farther back The outfall Is a black corrugated pipe, about 4 Inches In
diameter, about 25 ft downlll from the chlorinator,and near the head of a ditch The lawn Is mowed but
the ditch banks had briars
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Permit NCG550771 Owner - Facility 1521 South Mineral Springs Road
Inspection Date 12/11/2017 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
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application?
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Is the facility as described in 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 Ms Allen said that the septic tank had been
pumped out sometime in the last few months
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The septic tank top lid was opened but not the
lower concrete port due to weight No
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problems were seen in the area
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 effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1)
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Comment No problems were seen in the assumed sand filter area in the mowed lawn
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ H ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ E ❑ ❑
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Permit NCG550771 Owner - Facility 1521 South Mineral Springs Road
Inspectio-i Date 12/11/2017 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Number o- tubes In use?
2
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge bullcup?
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Is there chlonne-residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comme-it The chlorinator had no Inner sleeves The water was relatively
clear without signs of tablets
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 had a little water which was relatively clear and no problems were seen in
that area or farther downhill in the ditch The lawn is mowed but the ditch banks had briars
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