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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG551437_NOV-2019-PC-0474_20190621ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary LINDA CULPEPPE . Director Dennis F. Wilkinson, Owner Wilkinson Mobile Home Haven 2880 South Stratford Rd, #6 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality June 21, 2019 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Notice of Violation NOV#: NOV-2019-PC-0474 NC General Wastewater Permit NCG550000 for Discharge of Domestic Wastewater from Single Family Residences Certificate of Coverage: NCG551437, 2880 South Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Cty, NC Dear Mr. Wilkinson: Ron Boone, of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office, met you at Wilkinson Mobile Home Haven, which is located at 2880 S. Stratford Rd, in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Cty, NC, on June 6, 2019, to perform a compliance evaluation inspection of the mobile home park's discharging wastewater system. Your assistance and cooperation was greatly appreciated. The findings of Mr. Boone's inspection are detailed on the attached EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report. Please review the report, take all necessary actions, and keep a copy of the report in your file for the park for the life of the wastewater system. Please be aware that pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, Enforcement Procedures; Civil Penalties, failure to comply with this permit/Certificate of Coverage and NCGS 143-215.1, Control of Sources of Water Pollution; Permits Required, subjects you to civil penalties (fines) of up to $25,000 per day, per violation. We do not wish to assess penalties upon you; rather, we would much prefer to see you properly manage the system and achieve full compliance with the permit. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Boone by phone at 336-776-9690, or by email at ron.boone@ncdenr.gov. You may also contact me by phone at 336-776-9700, or by email at lon.snider@ncdenngov. Sirdo g91ydby: for on i`riid'er; Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Winston-Salem Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report cc: NCDWR WSRO File D E Q�p North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 NORTH C. 0LINA o•o•°^•mme""°""•"viu"•i� /� 336.776.9800 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 NCG551437 111 12 I 19/06/06 I17 18 I S J 19 L G] 201 I 211111 1 1 I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I f6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 671 70 I I 71 I I 72 I r I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I I80 u ty 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 oermit Number) 01:OOPM 19/06/06 13/08/01 Wilkinson Mobile Home Haven 2880 S Stratford Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Winston Salem NC 27103 02:OOPM 19/06/06 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 Dennis F Wilkinson,2880 S Stratford Rd Winston Salem NC 27103//336-575-8054/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory 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 Ron Boone WSRO WQ//336-776-9690/ Signature of M @PvvMgQ eA reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date 3 MA'—ti '-4• -'u'x�� 6/21/2019 OD2D3CE3F1 B7456._ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) NCG551437 I11 121 19/06/06 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Mr. Wilkinson was last inspected in January 2012, at which point he had also done no sampling. His general permit certificate of coverage was converted from an individual wastewater permit in 2008. Thus, he has had the general permit for 11 years and has had two inspections and has not done any sampling as of yet. Mr. Wilkinson says that he has had the septic tank pumped out regularly but provided no documentation as proof. The inspector thinks he is not keeping all permit related documentation in a fashion that makes it all readily available for inspection, which he should. Mr. Wilkinson is using a swimming pool grade chlorine, rather than a wastewater grade chlorine. Mr. Wilkerson is reminded of these primary permit requirements with which he must comply at all times: 1. Have the plant effluent sampled and analyzed annually for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, and Total Residual Chlorine, as specified in the permit. Notify the Division immediately if sample results DO NOT meet permit requirements. 2. Use only wastewwater grade chlorine tablets for effluent disinfection. Keep tablets properly stocked in chlorine tubes at all times to ensure sufficient chlorination. 3. Have the septic tank's solid's level checked annually. Have the septic tank pumped once every five years or whenever the solid's level reaches more than 1/3 of the tank's liquid depth. Ensure solids are disposed of legally. 4. If applicable, inspect, clean, and reinstall or replace the tank's effluent filter. 5. Maintain all plant components in top operating condition at all times. 6. Maintain all plant related records in a fashion so as to make them all readily available for inspection at all times. This includes but is NOT limited to sample analyses results, tank pumping invoices and records, system maintenance records, purchase receipts for supplies (chlorine) and equipment, all Division correspondence such as letters, NOVs, bill invoices, copies of the general permit and certificate of coverage, and general correspondence. All records must be kept for at least three years but laboratory analyes records must be kept for 5 years. 7. Upgrade system to fully comply with modern requirements when any upgrade and/or replacement to the system is executed. 8. Notify Division upon change of ownership and transfer ownership to new owner using the correct Division forms. Ensure new owner is fully aware of system and their responsibilities. 9. Keep the right-of-way to the outfall clear and fully accessible at all times. 10. Pay the annual permit administration fee of $60 immediately upon receipt of invoice from the Division each year. Please note, these are only the primary requirements of these permit, which are covered in the first four pages of the NCG550000 general permit. The remainder of the permit also has many important Page# Permit: NCG551437 Inspection Date: 06/06/2019 Owner - Facility: Wilkinson Mobile Home Haven Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation requirements as well, and should be read and understood in its entirety. We can assist in fully understanding all conditions of the permit. Page# Permit: NCG551437 Owner - Facility: Wilkinson Mobile Home Haven Inspection Date: 06/06/2019 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 ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available, complete and current? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: None Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Dates, times and location of sampling ❑ Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration ❑ Dates of analysis ❑ Name of person performing analyses ❑ Transported COCs ❑ Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NCG551437 Inspection Date: 06/06/2019 Record Keeping Owner - Facility: Wilkinson Mobile Home Haven Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Yes No NA NE Comment: Mr. Wilkinson is not keeping all records as required and they are not being kept in a manner that makes them easily available for inspection. Mr. Wilkinson has not taken any effluent samples for analysis as required. Laboratory Yes No NA NE Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Is the facility using a contract lab? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Mr. Wilkinson has not taken any effluent samples for analysis as required. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees ❑ ❑ ❑ Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ representative)? Comment: Mr. Wilkinson has not taken any effluent samples for analysis as required. 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Mr. Wilkinson has had tank DumDed but records are not readilv available and the inspector does not believe he is having the tank pumped in accordance with permit requirements. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NCG551437 Owner - Facility: Wilkinson Mobile Home Haven Inspection Date: 06/06/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Number of tubes in use? 2 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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: Mr. Wilkinson is currently usina swimmina DOOI arade chlorine tablets. not wastewater arade chlorine tablets. The inspector informed him of the proper type of tablets to use and pave him the WSRO chlorine advisory sheet, which specifiies the proper and improper types of chlorine to use in this application and gives several sources of supply from whom he may purchase the product. Flow Measurement - Effluent # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Only a flow estimate is required. There is no installed flow meter. Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: None ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Yes No NA NE • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page# 6