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Home My WebLink AboutNCG551683_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190809ROY COOPER Gaverncr MICHAEL S. REGAN Secrerari LINDA CULPEPPER Director NORTH CAR01-I111A EnWronmentol Qualify August 9, 2019 Sherrill Long 5901 Paragon Circle Durham, NC 27712 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Single Family Wastewater Treatment System 5901 Paragon Cr., Durham Certificate of Coverage. NCG55I683 Durham County Dear Ms. Long: t �� On July 24, 2019, Zachary Thomas and Erin Deck from the NC Division of Water Resources visited your single-family residence (SFR) to evaluate compliance of the property's discharging wastewater system that is covered under NPDES General Permit NCG550000 and the Certificate of Coverage NCG55I683. An information package was left that included information about single-family wastewater discharging systems and the permit requirements. After the inspection, the owner contacted DWR staff Jason Robinson and emails were exchanged to complete the inspection. Based on the inspection, file review, and correspondence with the owner, DWR has the following comments, questions. • The wastewater treatment system includes a septic tank, sand filter system, chlorinator, dechlorinator and effluent discharge pipe. Repairs were made to the system in 2015. • The permit requires the septic tank of the system to be pumped every 3-5 years. It is likely that it was last pumped when repairs were made to the system in 2015. The homeowner stated she plans to have it pumped in the next year or two. It may be beneficial to have this done prior to having the effluent analyzed. (See Item # l on the next page). • Please continue to keep chlorine and dechlorinator tablets in the appropriate tubes, and that they fall to the bottom and contact the water. • The permit requires the effluent to be sampled annually by a certified lab. Please schedule to have the effluent discharge analyzed within the next three months. (See Item #2 on the next page) North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Sery ce Center. Ra eigh. NC 27699 1628 PhVczwpi Arlri—c• 9Rl1n p-...n.. n, ., D-r,....M kil n7r_nn nIn In, nnnn Please see the checked (® ) boxes below form more details of the findings of this inspection: 1. ® Pumping the septic tank: The permit requires the septic tank to be pumped every 3 to 5 years. Please schedule to have the septic tank pumped. ?. E Failure to analyze the effluent: The permit requires that the effluent that is discharged from your system is analyzed annually. A list of NC certified laboratories that provide this service was provided to you during the inspection and is attached. Please schedule to have the effluent discharge analyZed within the next three months. If the septic tank is to be 12umped, it should be um ed at least several weeks prior to analyzing, in the effluent. Please respond to the checked boxes above (® ) via email or a written letter within 30 days of receiving this letter. Please email your response to Jason.T.Robinson6 ncdenr.gov or to Jason Robinson's attention at the address at the bottom of the first page of this letter. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Rick Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Attachments: Compliance Inspection Report Checklist cc: RRO.'SWP Files NPDES Permitting Unit, Charles Weaver un.led Stales Environmental Pratedion Agency Form Approved. EPA ti'ash rsgton D C 20460 OMB No. 2040 D057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A* National Data System Coding (i e.. PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr,ma;day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 L2 ILx JI 3 1 NCG551683 I12 19I 7-2a 17 18 J 19 LsJ 20LJ 21 6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 OA Reserved 67 70 u 71IJ 72 I " I 731 I I74 75 80 u I I I Section B' Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected i'For Industrial Users d'scharging to POTW also include 1;ntry Time Dale Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number; 11 35AM 19107/24 16102/12 5901 Paragon Circle 5901 Paragon Cir Ex IT me .Date Permit Expiration Date Durham NC 27712 11 45AM 19joi'124 18107-31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Tides(sk'Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 Name Address of Responsible Official/Tide'Phone and Fax Numbe- Sherntl Seifert Long 5901 Paragon Cn1ce Durham NC 27772R919-818-BM41! vontacled Yes Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit E Operations & Maintenance E Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D Summary of FindinglComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspeecccior(ss))�% Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Jason T Robinson rA+" RROW0111 !Date Erin M Deck RRO WO11919-791.4200' Q Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency'Off'celPhone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete Page# NPQES yrlmolday Inspe-amnType(Cont) 3 NCG551GB3 11 12I 19107i24 117 18 k - 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Based on the inspection, file review, and correspondence with the owner, DWR has the following commentslquestions. • The wastewater treatment system includes a septic tank, sand filter system, chlorinator, dechlorinator and effluent discharge pipe. Repairs were made to the system in 2015. The permit requires the septic tank of the system to be pumped every 3-5 years, It is likely that it was last pumped when repairs were made to the system in 2015. The homeowner stated she plans to have it pumped in the next year or two. It may be beneficial to have this done prior to having the effluent analyzed. (See Item #ton the next page). • Please continue to keep chlorine and dechlorinator tablets in the appropriate tubes. and that they fall to the bottom and contact the water. • The permit requires the effluent to be sampled annually by a certified lab. Please schedule to have the effluent discharge analyzed within the next three months. (See Item #2 on the next page) Page# Permit: NCG551683 Owner - Facility: S901 paragon Circle Inspection Date: 07/24/2019 Inspection Type: 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 ❑ ❑ 0❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee subm tted 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ M ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Comment: Pum tank was Probably last pumped in 2015 during repairs. Nees to be scheduled. Sand Filters Low rate Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ 0 ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ # 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) ❑ ❑ M ❑ Comment: Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Page# 3 permit: NCG551683 owner -Facility: 5901 Paragon Circle Inspection Date: 0712V2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE 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? Comment' De -chlorination Type of system ? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1}? Is storage appropriate for cylinders? # Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Comment; Are the tablets the proper size and type? Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? Number of tubes in use? Comment: Efflux 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, ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M Yes No NA NE Tablet ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 03ge4 d 1/12015 Permittee: Date: Sker r i t l Phone:( - The Permittee Is res Start Time: 1 1 ' 3 S End Time A yJ�r;- Cell Phone:(,j - County: T)vrLww^ for the operation and maintenanno of tha ontira wnctn tnr to—f . 6, --A As-., .--i .._� Doesn't Did Not Yes No Apply Investigatf 1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee? -iiew, evht/► g jvtis t•t n� r1.M 2. If not does the resident rent from the permittee? ne c11 ae rl•��7kj..-. r ❑ ❑ ❑ 3. Change of Ownership form needed? (mail the form with the inspection letter) 51"�' ❑ ❑ ❑ 4. Is there a inspection and maintenance agreement with a contractor? ❑ E3., ❑ ❑ 5. If yes to #4 who is the contractor? SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cteaned as negded.❑ iL-�Jf 3. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank? ❑ ❑ 7. Does the permittee/resident kpow where the septic tank is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years? r'. 6.b," 2015 fw+�i�n ❑ ❑ ElVvsprd+R &Iend% 3. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof, describe 10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one) 11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom? SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES NO Li If no proceed to the next section. kccessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed m�-a,niva'� 12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? ❑ I_J ❑ ❑ 13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.) 4. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? IT ❑ ❑ ❑ 5. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑ It maintenance is required explain in the comment section. )ISINFECTION 1 UV YES 'he NO If no proceed to the next section. ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed ensure proper disin(ection. Is UV working? ❑ El6. 7. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Nan-Dis harge) )ISINFECTION I TABLETS YES NO he tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 9. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No) 0. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator? 1. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? 2. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. ECHLOR (Discharge only) YES 0 NO to dechlodnator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation. 3. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is? 1. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets? 5. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber? 3. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to determine. If no to the next section. proceed Er 0 El D- ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ mod' LJ ❑ ❑ ❑ If no proceed to the next section. d ❑ ❑ ❑ d ❑ ❑ ❑ - Doesn't Yes No Apply invesugam YES NO if no proceed to the next section. 'UMP TANK ,H pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ !7. Is the pump working? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm? 30. Last functional test PUMP AUDIB E & VISUAL NO If no proceed to the next section. DISCHARGE ONLY YESC9 A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of n a malfu❑nctlan. 31. Does the permittee know where the outfall is located? ❑ 0 ❑ 32. Were you able to locate the outfall? ❑ p ❑ 33. Is the end of the discharge pipe visible and accessible? ❑ ❑ 34. Is outlet discharging? ❑ ❑ ❑ 35. Is right of way maintained around the discharge point? ❑ E ❑ ❑ 36. Any Lab Results available? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point? NO If no proceed to the next section. DRIP or SPRAY YES The irrigation system shalt be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equi me is operating as designed. 38. Is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)? If irrigation number of sprinkler heads. ❑ ❑ 39. Are the buffers adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 40. Is the site free of ponding and runoff? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 41. Does the application equipment appear to be working properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 42. Is there a minimum two wire fence surrounding entire irrigation area? GENERAL ❑ ❑ ❑ 43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured? ❑ ❑ ❑ 44. Has resident had any sewage problems? If yes explain in the comments 9 El❑ ❑ 45. Does the system match the permit description? if no explain In the comment section. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 46. Is the system compliant? ❑ ❑ ❑ 47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? NOV Sent #: - - NOD Sent #: - - - Taken? 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