NC0059251_LV-2020-0798 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 RECEIVED
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-LV-0798
Permit Number NC0059251 JAN 2 5 2021
Quail Acres Mobile Home Park
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 2, 2020; received December 30, 2020. Below we address the following
infractions that occurred during the month of August, 2020.
During the August 2020 period, total ammonia nitrogen exceeded the monthly average limit. Results
indicate that on August 27th, the ammonia was 7.7 mg/1, while the ammonia result for August 14th was
2.8 mg/l. The average of the August 14th and 27th resulted in a value of 5.25 mg/L, which is within 5%
of the monthly average limit. The ammonia level on the 27th was caused by algae buildup within the
sand filter beds. In response to elevated ammonia level, the filter media was cleaned and we continue to
work with maintenance staff to determine the optimal frequency for cleaning of the sand media to
promote nitrification.
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.
Si erely,
Lee Simaan
CC:
Robert White, Envirolink
Joshua Powers, Envirolink