20210219_T-Lewis

Parr, Adam
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To: Howard, Franky
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Subject: [External] Teams meeting regarding new mine permit
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I will attempt to attend the Teams meeting today at 1:30, but may have conflicts that prevent me from doing so. My
input, if requested, will be to request the following information:
1. Has the existing groundwater at the site been evaluated as to quality?
2. What will be the impacts on groundwater at the site and in the surrounding area resulting from the proposed
mining operation?
3. What company has performed evaluations as to the impacts on groundwater from the proposed mining
operation and what reports, if any, are available that describe these impacts?
In summary, it is believed the mining permit applicant should be responsible to determine/evaluate existing
groundwater characteristics at the site and in the area and how those characteristics may be impacted from the
proposed mining operation. In particular, the potential impacts with respect to future operation of the County's new
Wells 9 and 10 and Water Treatment Plant should be addressed by the applicant. It has taken several years for the
County to plan and construct the new wells and Water Treatment Plant and at a significant cost. The new wells and
Water Treatment Plant are essential for the County's compliance with Central Coastal Plains Capacity Use Area
requirements. Any and all new developments in proximity to Wells 9 and 10 and Water Treatment Plant that could
possibly impact groundwater should be thoroughly vetted and determined not to be a threat or in conflict with future
operations of Wells 9 & 10 and the new Water Treatment Plant.
Tyndall
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Frank Tyndall Lewis, P.E.
McDavid Associates, Inc.
PO Box 1776
109 E. Walnut Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
919-736-7630 (Phone)
919-735-7351 (Fax)
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