NCG550258_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190814

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
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August 14, 2019
John Elkins
5411 Winders Lane
Durham, NC 27712
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
5411 Winders Ln, Durham
Certificate of Coverage. NCG550258
Durham County
Dear Mr. Elkins:
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
NCG550258. The inspectors spoke with Ms. Elkins at the residence, and later with Mr. Elkins on the
phone. Thank you for speaking with us.
Based on the inspection, file review and correspondence with the owners, DWR has the following
comments: -'questions.
• The wastewater treatment system includes a septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator (in concrete
vault), and discharge pipe in the creek directly west of the property.
• The homeowner states the tank was pumped approximately 3 years ago and will be pumped
again in the fall. This meets the permit requirement of every three to five years.
• The effluent discharge has not been analyzed by a certified recently. The permit requires that
this is done annually (see Item # 1 below).
• The chlorinator was not observed during the inspection, but the homeowner later explained that
they are in the concrete vault near the house_ Please continue to make sure that tablets are in the
chlorine tubes and that they are contacting the water.
Please see the checked (® ) boxes below farm more details of the Endings of this inspection:
1. R 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
Mirth Carol na Departmert C-f Envnronmenta Quality D vis:on of Water Resour�et
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provided to you during the inspection and is attached. Please have vour sefftuent analyged by a
certified lab within three months of receiving this letter.
Please respond to the checked boxes above (® )via email or a %%ritten letter within 30 days of
receiving this letter. Please email your response to Jason.T.Robinson -u ncdenr.,-Yov or to Jason
Robinson's attention at the address at the bottom of the first page of this letter. Thank you for your
cooperation.
Sincerel ,
Rick Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
Compliance Inspection Report
Inspection Checklist
Information Package
cc: RRO.:SWP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit, Charles Wearer

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The Permittee is responsible for the operation
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and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
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Investigate
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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3. If yes to #4 who is the contractor?
SEPTIC TANK The septic tank and filters should be checked annually and pumped/cleaned as needed.
3. Is all wastewater from the home connected to the septic tank?
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7. Does the permitteetres!dent 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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1 If yes to #8 date, if known ^' 3 ,� 5 If roof, describe
0. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T? (circle one)
.1. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? By whom?
iAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES Lj NO
Lj IfTo proceed to ,.acessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall be removed manually. e next SeCtlorl,
2. Is system something other than a sanditlter? ❑ ET ❑ ❑
3. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex, etc.)
4. Does the permittee know where the sanditlter is located? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
5. Does the sanditlter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
It maintenance Is required explain In the comment section.
DISINFECTION 1 UV YES Lj NO
If no he ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly. The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or replaced as needed o ensure e o err did to sinfection.
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7. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
S. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
'ISINFECTION / TABLETS YES LjNO
^.e 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? 1LOCA4, (f', co.,(rc"te
. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to dete determine.
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ECHLOR (Discharge only) YES NO
.e dechlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
3. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
+. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
i. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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If no proceed to the next section.
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If no proceed to the next section
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Yes No Apply Investigate
NO 'a if no proceed to the next section.
YES
PUMP TANK
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. Are the audible and visual high water alarms operational?
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29. Does the permittee know how to check the pump & high water alarm?
AUDIBLE& VISUAL
30. Last functional test PUMP NO
if no proceed to the 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 sa❑lids or evidence of a malfu❑nct on.
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?
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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 shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment is operating as designed.
If irrigation number of sprinkler hea0
38. is the system DRIP or IRRIGATION (circle one)?
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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?
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47. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if possible.
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48. if system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting seNOV Sent #:
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United States Environmental Protection Agw y
Form Approved
EPA Washington, D C 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval exp.ros 8-31.98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 I� I 3 NCG550258 11 12 19107/23 17 18 I,.I
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Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating at CA
Reserved
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Section 9 Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effadve Date
POTW name and NPDES hermit Number)
10'00AM 19/07/23
13108101
5411Winders Lane
Exit Time/Data
Permit Expiration Date
5411 Winders Ln
Durham NO 27712
10 15AM 19/07/23
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Repre3entative(s)Mtles(s)1Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
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Name, Address of Responsible Otflcia0itlelPhone and Fax Number
John Elkins,5411 Winders Ln Durham NO 2771211919-28640491 Contacted
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance ■ 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 Inspectar(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
papa
Jason T Robinson %��/ 7/�/ r� RRO W0 /1
Erin M Deck i RRO M/919-791-42001
Signature of Manage nt O A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
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EPA Faun 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editlona are obsolete. l /` I
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type 1
(Cont.)
31 NCG550258 I11 121 19/07/23 117 18 I � t
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 owners, DWR has the following
commentslquestions.
The wastewater treatment system includes a septic tank, sand filter, chlorinator (in concrete vault),
and discharge pipe in the creek directly west of the property.
• The homeowner states the tank was pumped approximately 3 years ago and will be pumped again
in the fall. This meets the permit requirement of every three to five years.
• The effluent discharge has not been analyzed by a certified recently. The permit requires that this
is done annually (see Item #1 below).
• The chlorinator was not observed during the inspection, but the homeowner later explained that
they are in the concrete vault near the house. Please continue to make sure that tablets are in the
chlorine tubes and that they are contacting the water.
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permit: NCG550258 Owner -Facility: 541IWnderal-ane
Inspection Date: 0712312019 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
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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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for 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:
Septic 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?
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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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Comment:
Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
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Permit NCG550258 Owner -Facility: 5411WindersLane
Inspection Date: 0712312019 Inspection Typo: 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: Chlorinator is located inside concrete vault near house.
Effluent Pine
Is right of way to the outfall property 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:
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Yes No NA NE
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