NC0059251_LV-2020-0717 Response_20210125

January 4, 2020
Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
Subject: Notice of Violation& Intent to assess Civil Penalty
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0717 RECEIVED
Permit Number NC0059251
Quail Acres Mobile Home Park JAN 2 5 2021
Rockingham County
NCDEQ!DWR/NPDES
Mr. Snider,
Thank you for allowing Quail Acres Mobile Home Park the opportunity to respond to the Notice of
Violation dated November 4, 2020; received December 30, 2020. Below we address the following
infractions that occurred during the month of June, 2020.
Total ammonia nitrogen exceeded the monthly average due to a high daily maximum ammonia result on
June 29`h, of 13.1 mg/l. The elevated ammonia levels were caused by hydraulic overloading of the sand
filter media from a broken distribution line. The increased hydraulic loading on the filter media
saturated the sand not allowing for intermittent loading of the sand [e.g. short circuiting] and the filter
bed became hydraulically overloaded. The intermittent loading is important for nitrification as it
provides a mechanism for air to penetrate the sand granules allowing nitrifier growth. Upon discovery,
the line was repaired.
The actions taken demonstrate our commitment to being a good neighbor, as it is always the goal of
Quail Acres Mobile Home Park to remain in compliance with regulations set forth by the Division of
Water Resources. It is our request that our cooperation and action in these matters be considered by the
Division when proceeding with enforcement.
Sincerely,
Lee Simaan
CC:
Robert White, Envirolink
Joshua Powers, Envirolink