NCG551731_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190819

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Alfredo N. Espinoza
714 Donlee Drive
Durham, NC 27712
Dear Mr. Espinoza:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 19, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Permit No. NCG551731
Durham County
On July 26, 2019, Jane Bernard 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 belo%� show what conditions were noted at your
facility:
® Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that
chlorine tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the
discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit
harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The product label for these
tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use and not for
swimming pools . Part 1, Permit Conditions (Operation & Haintenance), item 4 within
General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to maintain all system components,
including... disinfection units... at all times and in good operating order. Please ensure
the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator.
® Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly
to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks
should be pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than
1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank compartment. A pumping company can check
the status periodically and determine when pumping is required. Within 45-days of
receiving this letter, please let this office know the date the septic tank was last pumped
out.
M Failure to analyze the effluent: Part f. A., Effluent Limitations and 1follitoring
Requirements, within General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample and
analyze the effluent leaving his/her treatment system prior to discharge annually.
Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD (Biochemical Oxygen
Demand), TSS (Total Suspended Solids) Fecal Coliform and Total Residual Chlorine.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
�, Raleigh Regional Office i 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh. North Carolina 27609

Please let this office know if you have monitored your effluent discharge within the last
12 months and provide this office %vith a copy of the lab results if you have. If you have
not monitored your effluent within the last year, then please collect a sample of the
effluent, have it analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to
this office no later than October 31, 2019 .
® Other: Any person who discharges or who proposes to discharge pollutants (domestic
wastewater) to the surface waters of the state or onto the surface is required to secure a
permit. A review of our database indicates the permit fees for 2018 and 2019 are past
due, see the attached invoices. Please contact Antoine Pope and [phone] and
make arrangements for payment.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action, please contact Jane Bernard or me at 919--91-4200. Licensed plumbers should be used
to make plumbing changes within your home. Contractors for installing disinfection or other
equipment may be found in the Yellow Pates under Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely,
ck Dolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional
Operations Section, Division of Water Resources
Attachments: Inspection Reports
Wastewater Treatment Installers (samplers)
Wastewater Chlorine Suppliers
Certified Labs
Past Due Invoices
cc: RRO.!SWP Files
Charles Weaver, NPDES Permitting Unit w'o attachments

United States Envimnmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington D C 2046.
OMB No. 20404057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i e , PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yCmo day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN ( 2 15 1 3 I NCG551731 �11 12 18:07126 17
18 Lj 19 I1 s J I 201LJ I
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitonng Evaluat'on Rating 81 CA
Reserved
57 70 Iu ( 71 I ! 72 LJ ti)
73 LLJ74 75[_I _ I _I I I I I80
5eel'on B Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected 'For Industnal Users discharg.ng to POTW also include
Entry TimelDate
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
C9 40AM 18:07126
17107.-25
714 Donlee Drive
-xit Time:Date
Permit Expiration Date
714 Donlee Or
Durham NC 27712
D9 55AM 18; 07r26
18107,31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)1Titles(%; Phone and Fax Numben:si
Cther Facility Data
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Name Address of Responsible OfficiallTitlerPhone and Fax Number
Alfredo N Esptnoza,201 W Tnnity Ave Apt C Durham NC 27701111 Contacted
No
Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrat ve and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signalure(s) of Inspector(s) AgencylOfficelphone and Fax Numbers
Date
Jane Bernard Non Discharge Compliance Un V-919-79
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Signature of M gemep A Reviewer AgencylOffice;Phone and Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous ed tom are obsolete. I/ r
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type (Cont.)
31 NCG551731 I11 12 10r07126 17 18 `cI
Section D- Summary of Find!nglCornmenis (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
1 Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorine tablets be
maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged wastewater. Chlorine
tablets provide effective disinfection and prevenUlimit harmful bacteria from discharging to the
environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater
use and not for swimming pools. Part 1, Permit Conditions (Operation & Maintenance), item 4 within
General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to maintain all system components,
including... disinfection units... at all times and in good operating order. Please ensure the correct type
of tablets are used and maintained in the chlorinator.
1 Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if
solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out
every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 113 of the liquid depth in the septic
tank compartment. A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when
pumping is required. Within 45-days of receiving this letter, please let this office know the date the
septic tank was last pumped out.
1 Failure to analyze the effluent: Part 1. A., Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements, within
General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample and analyze the effluent leaving hislher
treatment system prior to discharge annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow,
SOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), TSS (Total Suspended Solids) Fecal Coliform and Total
Residual Chlorine. Please let this office know if you have monitored your effluent discharge within the
last 12 months and provide this office with a copy of the lab results if you have. If you have not
monitored your effluent within the last year, then please collect a sample of the effluent, have it
analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office no later than October
31, 2019 .
1 Other: Any person who discharges or who proposes to discharge pollutants (domestic wastewater)
to the surface waters of the state or onto the surface is required to secure a permit. A review of our
database indicates the permit fees for 2018 and 2019 are past due, see the attached invoices. Please
contact Antoine Pope and [phone] and make arrangements for payment.
Pagel

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee
iN�III�m�e�Nn�sl'�I
Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It Is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due dale will subject the permit to revocation Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number. 2019PR005372
Permit Number. NCGS61731
Durham County
714 Dontee Drive
Ana L Cruz
714 Donlee Dr
Durham, NC 27712
Annual Fee Period: 2019.07-01 to 2020.06-30
Invoice Dale: 0610512019
Duo Date: 07M M019
Annual Fee: $60.00
Notes:
1, You may pay either by mail with checkknoney order Q3 by electronic payment IeCheck or Credit Card).
2. It payment is by cheddmoney order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Altn: AnimaUDischarge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699.1617
3. if payment electronic, please see httos:ildea.ng.egv_l�aymentsMm to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your
checking a unt. Credit card transactions will incur a conMalence lee.
4. Please Include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
S. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks to accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3.512.
6. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
7, Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-3698.
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Invoice Number. 2019PR005372
Permit number NCG551731
Durham County
714 Donlee Drive
Ana L Cruz
714 Donlee Dr
Durham, NC 27712
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Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 2019.07-01 to 2020-06-30
Invoice Date: 6WO19
Due Date: 71W019
Annual Fee: $60.00
Check Number.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee
Overdue
This annual fee Is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative casts associated with
your permit. It Is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due dale will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit Is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number. 2018PROD5033
Permit Number: NCG551731
Durham County
714 Donlee Drive
Ana L. Cruz
714 Donlee Dr
Durham, NC 27712
Annual Fee Period: 2018-07-01 to 2019-M30
Invoice Data: 0610512018
Due Date: 07/06/2018
Annual Fee: $60.00
Notes
1. You may pay either by mall with checkfmoney order M by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by rhecklmoney order, please remit payment to
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: AnimallDlschargelNon-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3_ If payment Is electronic, please see htti)sHdeQ.nc.noyLel2almentalwa to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your
checking account. Credit card transactions will Incur a convenknee fee.
4 Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25 00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25.3-512.
G. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due dale will initiate the permit revocation process ,
7. Should you have any questions regarding this Invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and CompJance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-3698.
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMrr INVOICE
Invoice Number 2018PR005033
Permit Number. NCG551731
Durham County
714 Donlee Drive
Ana L. Cruz
714 Donlee Dr
Durham, NC 27712
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Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 2018.07-01 to 2019.06.30
Invoice Data: 6612018
Due Date: 71SQ018
Annual Fee: $60.00
Check Number.

Inspection Date: Start Time 47 ' c/ C2
End Time: �: d
SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
sri srzals
Permittee: Alc-e6n1U 'n p cx
Permit NC
Address: ) L4 1 I '3 f'ri_yn E-mail-
Phone: 9 I q _ n r Cell Phone:(
County:
The Permittee is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the entire wastewater treatment and disposal system.
Doesn't
Did Not
Yes No
Apply
Investigate
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 We 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 cheelsed annually and pumped,deaned as needed
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? w*\\.k.'\ L, 'VN
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9. If yes to #8 date, if known If proof describe
10. Does the septic tank have an EFFLUENT FILTER or SANITARY T7 (circle one)
11. If Yes to filter when was the filter cleaned? BY whom?
SAND FILTER 1 TREATMENT PODS YES [J NO L] If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filter surfaces shall be raked and leveled
every six months and any v-�3atative grVvth shall
be removed manually
12. Is system something other than a sandfilter?
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13. If yes, what kind? (examples - Peat, Textile, Other or brand name - Advantex etc )
14. Does the permittee know where the sandfilter is located? 7
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15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance?
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It maintenance is required explain in the comment section
"" `v' """' LY YES LJ NO `�J, If no proceed to the next section
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be c'ea^ed or repla_ed as reeded to ensure proper d s'nfection
16. Is UV working?
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17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
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18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge)
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES -1 NO ❑
The tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to
If no proceed to the next section.
ensure continuous and proper operation
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none mark No)
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20. Does the Permittee know the location of the chlorinator?
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21. Were chlorine tablets observed in the chlorinator? LON_GN\_t
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22. Are tablets contacting water? If possible poke them to deterdiAeA C 'A
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]ECHLOR (Discharge only) YES ❑ NO U
he dechiorinator unit shall be checked
If no proceed to the next section.
weekly to ensure continuous and proper Gperat on
'-3. Does the permittee know where the dechlor is?
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'_4. Does the permittee have the correct dechlor tablets?
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'5. Were dechlor tablets observed in the dechlorination chamber?
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6. Are tablets contarfinn U.afar? If nneeikin ,,,,L,ti,.,.,_ &_ _, F _ __
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Doesn't
Did Not
Yes
No
Apply
Investigate
YES [� NO
!f no proceed to the next section.
PUMP TANK
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly +,non-d s -harge
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27. Is the pump working?
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26 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?
30 Last funct-onal test, PUMP_ AUDIBLE & VISUAL
YES t4 NO U
If no proceed to the next section.
DISCHARGE ONLY
A ,nsual review of the outfall locallon shad be executed twice each year (cne at the t me of sample;g t-, �
a ir= qr3 +, s ble
solids or evidence of a maifu on
31-Does the permittee knohv where the outfal) is located'?LF—
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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 access.ble?
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34 is outlet discharging?
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35 Is right of way maintained around the dscharge point?
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36 Any Lab Results available?
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37 Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
YES [J NO U
If no proceed to the next section.
DRIP or SPRAY
The +rrigatior system shall be inspected mrnth'y to ensure t e 71_t m s free F leaks and equipment is
op =fat ng a5
des fined
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?
GENERAL
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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 e �p a n in the comment sanion
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45. Does the system match the permit descript on? v r') e p,a n in the comment se_t on
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46. Is the system compliant?
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47 is the system failing? if yes take pictures if posy Lie
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48 if system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sew
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Photos Taken?
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Comments:
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