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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550275_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190409 April 09, 2019 Nina Messer, Realtor 1986 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley, NC 28751 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report 326 Smokey Shadows Ln. NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550000 Certificate of Coverage: NCG550275 Haywood County Dear Ms. Messer: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the single-family residence wastewater treatment system that service 326 Smokey Shadows Ln on 4/03/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550275. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4686 or via email at mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Mikal Willmer, Environmental Specialist I Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report General Permit Technical Bulletin Ownership Change Form EC: WQS-ARO Server LF Broszes-Potential Buyers G:\WR\WQ\Haywood\Wastewater\General\NCG55 SFR\NCG550275 Toennes\20190409_NCG550275_CEI DocuSign Envelope ID: 406F2773-6CBE-4353-9A27-6AE0261EB890 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 NCG550275 19/04/03 C 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) Smokey Shadows Lodge 326 Smokey Shadows Ln Maggie Valley NC 28751 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 11:00AM 19/04/03 13/08/01 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 12:00PM 19/04/03 18/07/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Rosemarie Toennes,536 Lake Louise Cir Naples FL 34110///Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Review 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 Timothy R Fox ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Mikal Willmer Division of Water Quality//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. Page#1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 406F2773-6CBE-4353-9A27-6AE0261EB890 4/9/2019 4/9/2019 4/9/2019 NPDES yr/mo/day 19/04/03 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Mikal Willmer and Tim Fox, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the single-family residence system that services 326 Smoky Shadows Ln. This inspection was conducted at the request of the realtor on behalf of the new owners. Inspectors met with Ms. Nina Messer, with Better Homes and Gardens Realty to discuss and walk the property. Inspectors were unable to locate the septic tank, sand filter trench, chlorinator and discharge pipe. It was recommended the new owners contact a certified septic company that can locate the septic tank and lines. No original drawings and/or plans are on file to review. A clean-out was located down the hill behind the house. Previous owner records indicate the chlorinator was approximately 15-20 yards west of the cleanout; however, this was reported in the early 90's. Records do not indicate where the effluent pipe was located and/or entered the creek. The following should be addressed and considered by the permittees. Name/Ownership Change: The Ownership Change Form is attached. This will need to be submitted by any new owners to legally switch the certificate of coverage over to the correct responsible party. Proof of ownership must be submitted to the Division's Central Office along with the form. Annual Fee: This permit carries an annual fee of $60. This can be paid online or by mail. System: The system layout needs to be verified. A certified septage hauler should have the ability to locate most of the system components. The septic tank solids level needs to be checked and pumped as needed. This system should consist of a septic tank, sand filter trench (or trenches) a chlorination unit and a discharge pipe. Additional Information Regarding the System: Our office has not been able to locate an effluent pipe in several of the previous inspections. Clearwater Environmental located and checked the septic tank a couple of years ago. They report the tank water level was less than half-full; however, there was potentially a mid-seam leak within the tank (this should be addressed). General System Maintenance: The septic tank and overall system should be checked annually (can be completed by the homeowner) and needs to be pumped by a certified septage firm every five years and/or when the solids level is 1/3 the liquid level in either compartment of the tank. The chlorination unit (once located) should be checked weekly. Wastewater chlorine tablets need to be added to the tubes (do not pack full, these will cake when wet and can be difficult to clean). Once the effluent pipe is located, this should be checked to see if it discharges regularly. Annual sampling is required, if a regular discharge occurs. Please note, you should not force the system to discharge to collect a sample. If you do not see a regular discharge through routine inspection, make a record of "no discharge observed" and keep on file. The Division requests the permittee attempt to have the system components located and submit a sketch of the layout to the ARO for future reference. The technical bulletin and general permit are attached for your records. NCG550275 17 (Cont.) Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 406F2773-6CBE-4353-9A27-6AE0261EB890 Permit:NCG550275 Inspection Date:04/03/2019 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Smokey Shadows Lodge 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? This is a sand filter trench system for a single-family residence. see summary for details.Comment: 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? General Permit recently renewed. House is currently under contract and a change of ownership form for the Certificate of Coverage for the system will need to be submitted. See summary for details. Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? This has always been a part-time residence. Previous inspection reports do not indicate what maintenance was performed on the system. See summary for additional details. 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? Is sand filter free of ponding? Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? # Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to 1) This system, according to records on file, was supposed to be a sand filter trench.Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 406F2773-6CBE-4353-9A27-6AE0261EB890 Permit:NCG550275 Inspection Date:04/03/2019 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: Smokey Shadows Lodge Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use? Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? No treatment components were visible. Records indicate a tablet chlorinator was installed at some point. See summary for details. Comment: Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 406F2773-6CBE-4353-9A27-6AE0261EB890 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 406F27736CBE43539A276AE0261EB890 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: 20190409_NCG550275_CEI.draft.docx, 20190409_NCG50275_Insp.draft.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 5 Signatures: 2 Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 2 Initials: 2 Mikal Willmer AutoNav: Enabled EnvelopeId Stamping: Enabled Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 217 W. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699 Mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Record Tracking Status: Original Apr 9, 2019 | 08:58 Holder: Mikal Willmer Mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov Location: DocuSign Signer Events Signature Timestamp Mikal Willmer mikal.willmer@ncdenr.gov Environmental Specialist North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Signature Adoption: Drawn on Device Using IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Sent: Apr 9, 2019 | 09:00 Viewed: Apr 9, 2019 | 09:00 Signed: Apr 9, 2019 | 09:00 Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via DocuSign Tim Fox tim.fox@ncdenr.gov DWR DEQ Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style Using IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Sent: Apr 9, 2019 | 09:00 Viewed: Apr 9, 2019 | 09:01 Signed: Apr 9, 2019 | 09:04 Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via DocuSign G. 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