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From: Robert Bergmueller <rbergmue @bellsouth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 9:14 AM
To: Bashaw, Justin P SAW
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Solar Bee
Mr. Bashaw
I read the news blurb this morning about using the Solar Bee devices in Jordan Lake in hopes of lessening
the algae growth in the lake.
I see it as a waste of taxpayer dollars if nothing is done to control the pollutants already entering the lake.
As an example, let me make reference to the sewage spill that occurred this past winter from
Burlington.
Secondly, we all know how important it is for many homeowners to have the greenest lawns in the
neighborhood, and when it rains, where does all the runoff go? Down stream of course. Just watch TV
and count how many commercials you see for Scotts lawn care products. Tell me that high nitrogen
fertilizers and sewage don't contribute to algae growth.
Take a drive up Hwy 751 and when you cross over the bridge at the Northeast end of the lake and see all
the silt suspended in the water, ask why that issue isn't properly being addressed also as a pollutant.
The public needs to be educated and stiff penalties need to be imposed on those who pollute.
Stirring up the lake with a few large egg beaters is not the answer to addressing the algae blooms in Lake
Jordan. It's only a Band Aid that makes someone feel that they are being effective in addressing the pollution
issue.
Thanks for reading my comment.
Robert Bergmueller resident of Chatham County