NCG550526_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190809

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Serrerart•
LINDA CULPEPPER
DWO-W
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 9, 2019
Elizabeth and Daniel Radzicki
507 Continental Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
507 Continental Dr, Durham
Certificate of Coverage. NCG550526
Durham County
Dear Mr. and Ms. Radzicki:
On July 23, 2019, Jason Robinson 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
NCG550526. No one was home at the time, but Mr. Radzicki called the inspector to complete the
inspection.
Based on the inspection, file review, and correspondence with Mr. Radzicki, DWR has the following
comments:
• The wastewater treatment is in the back of the residence and consists of a septic tank, pump
tank, sand filter, chlorinator and dechlorinator, and discharge to the creek. The discharge pipe
appears to have a back -flow prevention device to prevent water going back in the system when
the creek is high.
• There were no chlorine or de -chlorine tablets in the system. Dechlorine tablets should be
inserted into the two tube at the discharge, and chlorine tablets should be inserted in the two
tubes closer to the house (a few feet away from the dechlorane tubes and discharge). These
should be regularly inserted, and you should ensure that the tablets contact the water (See Item
#1 below).
• The resident stated that he occasionally hears the pump come on in the pump tank.
• The current resident stated that he thought the septic tank was pumped in December 2017
before they purchased the property.
• The permit requires the effluent to be sampled annually. Please submit lab analysis results to
this office. (See Item #2 below)
North Carolina Department of Environmental Qual ty D-visicn of Water Resources
Raleigh Regiona Office 1628 Flail Service Center, Ra a gh. NC 27699.1628

• The resident stated that he has not -seen the effluent discharge from the pipe into the stream. It's
recommended that you observe the pipe and try to determine if the pipe is discharging (possibly
when you hear the pump come on). If the pipe never discharges, it probably means there is a
leak somewhere in the system that should be located and repaired.
• It was observed that what appeared to be a sewer manhole was a short distance away on the
same road as the residence.
Please see the checked (® ) boxes below form more details of the findings of this inspection:
Treatment tablets missing or are wrong kind: You are responsible for always having
chlorine tablets and dechlorination tablets in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment
and not for swimming pools. A list of sellers is provided in the attached information package.
Please keep chlorine and dichlorination tablets in the system at all times and ensure that they are
contacting the water.
2. 0 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. If the system occasionally discharges
which it should lease arrange to have the effluent sampled and analyzed within the next three
months.
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.Robinson c 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.
Attachments:
Compliance Inspection Report
Checklist
cc: RRO/SWP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit, Charles Weaver
Sincerely
Ri olich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Inspection Date: zS f Start Time: End Time:
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The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
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i1. 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 as ne ed.
3. 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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3. Has the septic tank been pumped in the last 5 years?
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3. If yes to #8 date, if known �2- 017 If proof, describe a
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10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? I By whoin?
SAND FILTER I TREATMENT PODS YES Lj NO if no proceed to the next section.
accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shalt be removed manually.
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? ❑ Er ❑ ❑
15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
It maintenance is required explain in the comment section.
)ISINFECTION I UV YES El NO
-he ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or r
..8. Is UV working?
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
8. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Di harge)
-ASINFECTION 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 NO
he dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
3. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
4. 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 proceed to the next section.
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If no proceed to the next section.
'LIMP TANK
di pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non -discharge)
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
30. Last functional test PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
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if no proceed
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next section.
DISCHARGE ONLY YES
A visual review of the autfall location shall be executed twice each year (one at the time of sampling to ensure no visible solids or evidence of a
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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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33. 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?
37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
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If no proceed
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next section.
DRIP or SPRAY YES
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equi ment is
operating 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 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? If yes 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, take pictures if possible. ❑ ❑ ❑El
48. If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage? - - -
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L.1111ad States Environmental Preteetan Agerty
Form Approved.
EPA Washington. 3 -- 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'morday Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 h,) 2 )G 3 NCG550526 I11 12 19107:23 17 18 [Sj
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 91 GA
Reserved
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Section 8 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)
12-00PM 19107/23 13/08/01
507 Continental Drive
507 Continental Or Exit Time:Oale
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27712 12 15PM 19107/23 IM7131
Name(s) of Onsite Represenlabve(s:fT'des(si; Phone and Fax Number; s) Cther Facil.ly Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/TidelPhone and Fax Number
Elizabeth Radzicki 507 Continental Dr Durham NC 277121l773-220-0120,` Contacted
Yes
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0Operations & MainlenancE 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D Summary of Find:ngfComments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(si of Inspectcris; AgencylOffice/Phone and Fax N..rr:ers
Date
Jason T Rcbinson 90 RRO W011.,
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Enn M Deck Q- VA RRO W08919-791.4200;
Signature of Manage ant 0 sews AgenaylpfflcolPhane anc Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 35601(Rev 9.94) Previo s editions are obsclete.
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NPOES yr;molday Inspection Type '
31 NCG550526 12 19107,23 17 18 , CI
Section 0- Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG550526 Owner - Facility: 507 Continental drive
Inspection pale: 07l23120ig Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS. MCRT Settleable ❑ ❑
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 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 inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Seotic 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:
Sand Filters Low rate
Yes No NA NE
(If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational'7
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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:
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Number of tubes in use?
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Permit: NCG550526
Owner - Facility: 507 Continental Onve
Inspection Date: 07123l2015
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
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
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Comment: No Tablets
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational?
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Number of tubes in use?
2
Comment. No Tablets
Effluent Pine
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: No flow at time of inspection. Pi a has a back -flow Drevetion device.
No lab results
available.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Farm Approved.
Washington. 0 C- 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i a PCS)
Transaction Code
NPDES
yrtmolday
Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 u )u l 2 1s l
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19107 23
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Facility Self-Monilcn-g Evaluation Ratng
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751 1 I I 1 I 1 1$0
Section B. Facility Data
Name and location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging Ic P07 W also include
POTW name and NPOES permit Number)
507 Continental Drive
507 Continental Dr
Durham NC 27712
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTdes(s1;Phone and Fax Numbers;
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Name Address of Responsible Official/T'Ne/Phone and Fax Number
Entry Time/Date I Permit Effective Date
12OOPM 19/07/23 131081o1
Exit TimelDate I Permit Expiration Date
1215PM 19/07/23 18/07131
Other Facility Data
Elizabeth Radzickt 507 Continental Dr Durham NC 27712073-220-0120.' Contacted
Yes
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ■ Operations & Maintenance 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signaiure(s) of Inspector(s) Agency.,OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
Jason T Robinson RRO WOr1+
Erin M Deck RRO WQ1r919-7914200,
Signature of Management O A Reviewer Agency.°Office:Phone and Fax Numbers Dale
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete
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NPOE5 yrrmo,day Inspection Type '
3 NGG550526 11 12 1910723 17 18 j r
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and Checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCOSS0526 Owner - Facility: 507 Continental Drive
Inspection Date: 0712312019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
O erations & Maintenance
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
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less) Has the permittee submitted anew
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?
Comment:
Septic Tank
(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?
Comment:
Sand Filters Low rate
(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)
Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet
Are tablet chlorinators operational?
Are the tablets the proper size and type?
Number of tubes in use?
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCG550526
Inspection Date: 0712312019
Owner -Facility: 507 Continental Drive
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection -Tablet
Yes No NA NE
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
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount 0 to 1 }?
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
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Are the tablets the proper size and type?
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Comment: No Tablets
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? M ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment: No Tablets
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall property 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: No flow at time of inspection. Pipe has a back -flow 2revetion device.
No lab results
available.
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