Please remember to clean up after your pets. With the colder weather we have seen an increase in pet waste throughout the community.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pet waste can contain several human diseases and/or parasites and pollute our ponds, lakes, and streams. Our storm water system in Beresford Commons outfalls directly into Beresford Creek. When it rains, uncollected pet waste is eventually washed into Beresford Creek and decays, using up oxygen, and releasing ammonia. Low oxygen levels and ammonia are responsible for fish kills. Pet waste also contains nutrients that encourage weed and algae growth in our storm water ponds and in nearby waterways like Beresford Creek. Overly fertile water becomes cloudy, green, and unattractive for swimming, boating and fishing. Perhaps most importantly, pet waste carries diseases such as Campylobacteriosis, Cryptosporidium, Toxocariasis, and Toxoplasmosis, which make water unsafe for swimming or drinking.
The Beresford Commons HOA appreciates your help in keeping our community free of pet waste. Please use the pet waste stations that have been provided throughout the community. Our goal is to preserve the integrity and value of the homes within your community. Please note that a pet waste violation incurs an immediate fine of $100. If you have any information that will help identify those that are not cleaning up please contact the office.
Thank you,
Jennifer Seabrook
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Association Management Specialist (AMS)
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)
Community Manager
349 Folly Road; Suite 2B
Charleston, SC 29412
843-795-8484 x329
