NCG550833_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190802

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Soraya Galdamez
220 Mickey Circle
Durham, NC 27712
Dear Ms. Galdamez ,
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 2.2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Permit No. NCG550833
220 Mickey Circle
Durham County
On July 27. 2019, Zach Thomas and Erin Deck from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your
single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the
above permit to discharge wastewater. The checked boxes below show what conditions were
noted at your facility:
® Treatment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always
having chlorine tablets and dechlorination tablets (if a required part of your system) in
place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools.
2 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 this requirement. A list of
NC certified laboratories that provide this service Nvas left at your residence during the
inspection.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection, please contact Zach Thomas at 919-
-91-4247. Licensed plumbers should be used to make plumb changes within your home.
Sincerely,
is Bolich, LG, Assistant Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments: Inspection Reports
cc: RRO/SWP Files
Charles Weaver, NPDES Permitting Unit
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United States Environmental Prorecwn Agent!
Form Approved.
EPA Washington 0C 20460
OMB No.2040-0,57
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires a-31-98
Section A. National Data System Coding (i.e.. PCS)
Transaction Code NPOES yr,maday Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 2 I-5I 3L NCG550833 111 121 19-07 24 I17 18 ["j 19 L�J 20Ll
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating Bt OA Reserved
67 70IJ 71 u 72 LIJ N I 731 I 174 75I 1I 1 I 1 I I �80
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Section 8 Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW aK, r I de
Entry TimelDate
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPOES permit Number)
10 20AM 19107/24
13/08/01
220 Mickey Circle
Exit TimelDate
Perm-t Expiration Date
220 Mickey Cir
Durham NC 27712
10 25AM 19/07/24
18107/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tifles(syPhone and Fax Number(s)
''ther facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTdlelPhone and Fax Number
5oraya Galdamez,220 Mickey Cir Durham NC 2771211! Contacted
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Section C- Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Self -Monitoring Program 0 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) AgencylOfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
Erin M Deck RRO WO11919.791.4200i
Zachary Thomas RROWQI1919-79t-4247-
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Signature
11 Manage ant O A viewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers D
EPA Form 3560.3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPOES yrlmo/day Inspection Type
3 NCG550833 12 19107-24 i7 18 I C I
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Chlorine tablets were not observed in the contact chamber at the time of inspection.
Effluent must be sampled once per year and analyzed by a certified laboratory. A list of the labs in the
Raleigh area is provided as part of the packet left at the front door.
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Permit: NC3550833 Owner - Facility: 220 Mickey Circle
Inspection Dale: 117.1412019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
O erations & 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
Permit
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(If the present permit expires in 6 mcnths or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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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 ,nspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment
Effluent Pipe
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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: Please keep,right of way area maintained to allow for access.
Septic Tank
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(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: The tank was pumped June 2019,
Sand Filters (Low rate)
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(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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Permit: NCGSS0833 owner -Facility., 220 Mickey Circle
Inspection Date: 0712412019 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment: No tablets were in use at time of inspection
Effluent Sampling
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Is composite sampling (low proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
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representative)?
Comment: No sampling results were available. Effluent should be sampled once per year. A list of
certified labs in the area is included in the packet that was left at the front door.

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SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disoosal system.
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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
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2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee?
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3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter)
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4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor?
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5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped cleaned �d
6. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permittee/resident know where the septic tank is located?
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8. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known JV� f 101 � if proof describe 1
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? l _ By who? _
SAND FILTER / TREATMENT PODS YES NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetati,,e grr;,tn yha 1 be removed manua
12. Is system something other than a sand filter? ❑ ❑ ❑
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑
15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
lr maintenace is required explain in the comment section.
DISINFECTION 1 UV YES ❑ NO If no proceed to the next section.
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly, The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as reeded to ensure proper disinfection
16. Is UV working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non-Dis�arge)
DISINFECTION ! TABLETS YES E NO
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark Flo)
20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
121. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator?
22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
DECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO
The dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
23. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
24. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
25. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
26. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine.
If no proceed to the next section.
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PUMP TANK YES ❑ NO
If no proceed to the next section.
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
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27. Is the pump working?
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28, is the audible and visual high water alarm operational?
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test: PUMP AUDIPtE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES NO ❑
If no proceed to the
next section.
A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure
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31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located?
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32. Were you able to locate the outfall?
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Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible?
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34. is outlet discharging?
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35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point?
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36. Any Lab Results available?
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37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES ❑ NO &
if no proceed to the next
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The irrigation sysetm shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is oper3l rig as designed.
38. is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of
sprinkler heads.
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39. Are the buffers adequate?
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40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff?
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41, Does the application equipment appear to be working properly?
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42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding the entire irrigation area?
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43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
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44. Has resident had any sewage problems? tf y3s explain in the comment section.
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45. Does the system match the permit description? if no explain in the comment section.
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46. Is the system compliant?
47. Is the system failing? If yes, lake pictures if pass ble
48. if system is failing, any sign of children or animals contact'.:)g se,vage?
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