520002_High Freeboard Response_20200915

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1 sent in 3 plan of actions on all three lagoons star��;Xgn
June 1st and the 18t" and then on July 20t"12020.
An extension was also completed and faxed in a few days
past my 30day period which was due to the consultant
getting the information together and completed to be
faxed.
These plans were sent in due to high freeboard levels
caused by constant rains which kept me from adequately
maintaining my lagoon levels.
It continued to rain several days in a row and by the time
I could pump it would rain again and there was no way to
irrigate due to fields being saturated.
I have done everything possible to keep the lagoons in
compliance but the weather is out of my control.
From 5/6/2020- 6/22/2020 we received 16inches of rain
which severely affected my ability to irrigate and
maintain my freeboard.
In reference to Violation 2:

When I reported my freeboard levels at 19" 1 was under
the impression that was my start pump elevation but in
reality Lagoon #1 is 19.5" Lagoon #2 is 19.5" and Lagoon
#3 is 19.8".
When I reported them they were actually not in the red
because I was going by my actual marker which matched
my design.
Moving forward I will make sure they are reported
accurately and will continue to maintain my lagoon levels
to insure they stay in compliance.
I appreciate your understanding in this situation and I'm
doing everything possible to ensure this doesn't happen
again and appreciate any guidance you can give.
Sincerely,
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Donald Taylor