NCG551579_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20191004

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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Darin and Victoria Nleece
2235 Umstead Road
Durham, NC 277I2
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nleece:
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October 4, 2019
Subject: Compliance EVilluation Inspection
2235 Umstead Road
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
Permit No. NCG551579
Durham County
On September 16, 2019, Cheng Zhang from the Raleigh Regional Office visited the single-
family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system at 2735 Umstead Road in Durham County
to evaluate compliance with the above permit to discharge waste�cater. Tile checked boxes
below show what conditions were noted at your facility:
® In compliance: You are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection and
dechlorination systems, have the effluent sampled once a year, and have the septic tank
pumped out every 3 to 5 years. Four good record of operation and rdeeting the permit
requirements is Ilighly commended.
❑ Your home is improperly plumbed: Some of the waste" atcr discharges are going
directly to the environment without first passing through the treatment system. This must
be corrected immediately. Please submit a schedule to this office «•ithin 20 days of
receipt of this letter that states your lan for correcting this deficiency. The work is to be
completed within the next 3 months.
❑ Disinfection: Your system is lacking disinfection, either chlorine tablets or a UV Iight
system. New rules put into place on August I, 2007 require all SFR systems to have a
means of disinfection (and dechlorination when chlorine tablets are used to disinfect, if
the system was installed since that date). Since your system had no disinfection, the
installation is to include a chlorine tablet dispenser, a contact chamber capable of
providing a minimum 30 minute contact time, and another tablet dispenser that will hold
dechlorination tablets. Please submit a schedule to this office within 20 calendar days of
receipt of this letter that states your plan for correcting this deficiency.
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❑ 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.
❑ Dechlorination: Your system was installed after August 1, 2007, so must have a
means of decliforination located downstream of the chlorinator and its contact chamber.
See Disinfection paragraph above. Please submit a schedule to this office within 20
calendar days of receipt of this letter stating your plan for correcting this deficiency.
❑ Pumping the septic tank: The septic tank should be pumped out every 3 to 5 years.
A pumping company can check the status periodically and determine when pumping is
required.
Failure to analyze the effluent: The effluent that is discharged from your system
must be analyzed once each year. See Part I (A) of your pennit about his requirement. A
list of NC certified laboratories that provide this service was lelt at your residence during
the inspection. Make arrangcmcnts for sampling to be carried out within the next 3
months. and submit results to this office within 3 weeks after the sampling, has been done.
❑ Locations of treatment units are unknown: Determine this and report to this office
within 30 days of receipt of this letter with a sketch or map.
❑ Other:
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action, please contact Chen; Zhang or me at 919-791-4200. Licensed plumbers should be used
to make plumbing changes within your home. Contractors for installing disinfection or other
equipment may be found in the Yel1mv Pages under Environmental Consultants.
Sincerely,
Rick Bolich, L.G.
Assistant Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments
cc: RRO-SWP Files
NPDES Permitting Unit Files — Charles Weaver

United States Enwrrrrectal Protection Agence
Form Approved.
EPA Wasnirgion D C 2046a
OhIB No 2040-9057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires a-31.98
Section A National Data System Coding (Le., PCS)
Transaction Code NPOES yr'molday Inspection Type
Inspector Fa: Type
1 IN 2 I5 3 I NCGSSI579 111 12 19,09116 17 18 i C I
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitanng Evaluation Rating 81 OA
Reserved
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Section B. Facility Data
Name and Location of FaciHy Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTAI also rclude
Entry Time/Date
Perm.t Effect ve Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
to 50AM 19.09;16
13;08r19
2235 Umstead Road
Exit TimeiDate
Permit Expiration pate
2235 Umstead Rd
Durham NC 27712
1 110ANI 19,0916 18.D7.31
Name(s) of Onsite Represenlative(s)Mtles(spPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other FaciPdy Data
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Name Address of Responsible OfficialiTitlelPhone and Fax Number
Darin 16leece,2235 Umstead Durham NC 27712lOwner1919-270-9247 Contacted
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Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (,'hevk only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach add banal sheets of narral,ve and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency Cf ice:Phone afd Fax Numbers
Date
Cheng Zhang DARIRRO "0 919.791-420,Dl
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Signature af hlanag A Reviewer Agency Off ce. Phone and Fax Numbers
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9.94) Previous editions are obsolete I I
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NPOES yrIameday Inspection Type
31 NCG551579 Ili 12 19;09'1fi 17 18 IC
Section D- Summary of Finding:Commenls (Attach additional sheels of narrative and checklis15 as necessary)
The septic tank was last pumped in June 2016. The permittee has correct types of chlorine and
dechlorination tablets. Tablets were observed in the chlorinator and dechlorinatar Effluent was
sampled and analyzed in October 2018.
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Inspection Date: C' /1 6 i ?i0 ( i Start Time: 10 � 'S 0 End Time: // - / 0
5/1512095 SINGLE FAMILY WASTEWATER SYSTEM CHECKLIST
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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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1. Is the current resident in the home the Permittee?
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 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? ❑ ❑
9. if yes to #8 date, if known 6 lZD 1 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 T
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REATMENT PODS YES NO ❑ If no proceed to the next section.
Accessible sand filler surfaces shall be raked and leveled every six months and any vegetative growth shall 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
15. Does the sandfilter require maintenance? ❑ ❑ ❑
lr maintenance is required explain in the comment section.
DISINFECTION 1 UV YES ❑ NO
The ultraviolet unit shall be checked weekly The lamps and sleeves should be cleaned or rep
16. Is UV working?
17. Has the UV Unit been serviced and bulbs cleaned?
18. Who completes the weekly check for the UV?( Non -Discharge) _
DISINFECTION 1 TABLETS YES W NO
the tablet chlorinator unit shall be checked weekly to ensure contin ous and proper operation
19. Does the permittee have the correct chlorine tablets?(If none, mark No)
20. 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 dechlorinalor unit shall be checked weekly to ensure continuous and proper operation.
2. 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?
6. Are tablets contactina water? If aossible onka them fn riptarmino
If no proceed to the next section.
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PUMP TANK YES U
All pump and alarm sytems shall be inspected monthly. (non-d scharge)
27. Is the pump working?
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?
30. Last functional test; PUMP AUDIBLE & VISUAL
DISCHARGE ONLY YES W 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 e75r.Fe no yr sit
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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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37. Is there evidence of solids around the discharge point?
DRIP or SPRAY YES ❑ NO
If no proceed to the
next section.
The irrigation system shall be inspected monthly to ensure the system is free of leaks and equipment 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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GENERAL
43. Are the treatment units locked and or secured?
Has resident had any sewage problems? if yes exp a:n in the comment section
Does the system match the permit description? if no expia;n in the comment secfon.
46. is the system compliant?
7. Is the system failing? If yes, take pictures if poss ble
48 If system is failing, any sign of children or animals contacting sewage?
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Comments: Photos Taken?
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