NC0023337_NOV-2020-LV-0758 Response_20201020

TOWN OF SCOTLAND NECK
P.O. Box 537
1310 MAIN STREET
SCOTLAND NECK, NC 27874
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Re: NOV 2020-LV 0758
Dear Ms. Manuel,
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OCT 2 6 2020
Raleigh Regiolt�tl office
October 20, 2020
NC Dept Of Environmental Quail,%
OCT 2 6 2020
Raleigh Regional 01,1 icc
I'm writing in response to the NOV letter received on October 20, 2020. We are
currently operating the WWTP with only one brush rotor in the oxidation ditch. Because of
the extreme heat during the month of August we had difficulty keeping the dissolved
oxygen level above 2.0 ppm which is needed for the nitrification process to meet our limits.
The Town has spent approximately $60,000.00 repairing and replacing equipment since
taking over the operation of the plant on February 1, 2020. Because of the lost revenue the
town has suffered due to Covid-19 the town has been somewhat hindered in repairing
everything at the plant and we have been trying to target and prioritize our efforts over the
last six months. Plans are currently in place and approved by the Town Board to pull the
broken brush rotor and have it repaired and put back in operation within the next 60 days.
The WWTP was in full compliance for the month of September and as of the date of
this letter we have not exceeded any limits in October.
Sincerely,
Eddie ax on
Mayor
Town of Scotland Neck