NC0045471_NOV-2020-LV-0827 Response_20201223

December 2, 2020 RECEIVED
Mr. W. Corey Basinger DEC 2 3 2020
Regional Supervisor NCDEQIDWRINPDES
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
Subject:Notice of Violation and Intent to Assess Civil Penalty
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0827
Permit No.NC0045471
Barium Springs Home for Children
Iredell County
Mr. Basinger,
Barium Springs Home for Children appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Notice of
Violation dated November 19,2020;received November 25,2020. Our response below is in
regard to the following violations that occurred during the September 2020 monitoring period.
The violations of the effluent limits occurred as a result of the ongoing restoration of the sand
filters. With one filter online and repairs underway,filtration capacities are limited and continuie
to impact the facility. The limitation of filtration capacity directly relates to the two BOD daily
maximum violations, on September 2nd and September 16th,also resulting in a monthly average
exceedance. Flow volumes were low and inconsistent, with daily amounts averaging in at less
than ''/a of the design capacity, and ranging from 6,600 to 720 gallons. As of current,repairs are
in their final stages with an estimated turnaround time of 30-45 days.
We believe that the repairs will improve the performance of the treatment facilities. As a
children's home with limited resources, the repairs being completed are a major investment for
our facility and we appreciate the Division's willingness to work with us. We do take compliance
with NC DEQ permit very seriously and are working hard to meet effluent limits. It is our
request that our attention in these matters be taken into account by the Division when proceeding
with enforcement.
Sincerely,
Greg eaton
Barium Springs Home for Children
CC:
Robert White, Envirolink
Joshua Powers, Envirolink
children's hope
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