McDowell Co. - Mining

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
November 16, 2000
To: Marshall R. Taylor
7700 Network Lane, #202
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
From: Larry Frost
Environmental Technician
Subject: Lost Dutchman Mining Association — McDowell County
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Attached you will find a copy of the water analysis I had done, by our lab, for
Mercury. As you will see the sample is below detectable limits. I am, still waiting
for the results from the Groundwater Division. I will forward those results to you
as -soon as they are available. I will continue to monitor this site as we have .
discussed.
Should you have any questions, I can be reached at [phone].
Sincerely,
Enclosure
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, North Carolina 28801

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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Chemistry Laboratory Report / Water Quality
MCDOWELL W❑ Pi.ET_Y_PR
PRIORITY_ SAM
X-] AMBIENT E:D QA XO STREAM
ARO Regional Office COMPLIANCE CHAIN OF CUSTODY LAKE
EMERGENCY VISIT
ESTUARY
FIZOST
Station Location: SOUTH MUDDY CRK AT VEIN MIN ROAD
Chlorinated: Remarks:
Dale Begin (yy/mm/dd) Date End ()y/mm/dd) Time Begin Time End I Depth - DM, DD, DBM
Chloride 940 mg/L
Chi a: Tri 32217 u /L
Chi a: Corr 32209 u /L
Pheo h tin a 32213 u /L
Color: True 80 C.U.
Color: (pH ) 83 pH= C.U.
Color: pH 7.6 82 C.U.
Cyanide 720 m /L
Fluoride 951 m /L
Formaldehyde 71880 m !L
Grease and Oils 556 mr/L
Hardness Total900 mg/I.
Specific Cond. 95 umlios/cm2
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 u /L
Sulfate 945 mg/L
Sulfide 743 mg/L
Boron
Tannin & Li nin ug/L
Hexavalem Chromium ug/L
EFFLUENT
INFLUENT
Value Type - A,11, L
NH3 as N 610 mg/L
TKN an N 625 m /L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 m /L
P: Total as P 665 m /L
PO4 as P 70507 m /L
P: Dissolved as P 666 In/L
K-Potassium m /L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 u /L
Cr-Chromium:Total1034 u /L
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/L
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/L
Pb- Lead 1051 u L
Zn- Zinc 1092 u /L
IV -Vanadium u /I.
Ag- Silver 1077 ug/L
AI -Aluminum 1105 u /L
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/L
Ca- Calcium 916 mg/L
Co- Cobalt 1037 u /L
Fe- Iron 1045 u /L
Lab Number :
YW8829
Date Received:
' 10/26/2000
Time Received:
8:30 AM
Received By
DS
Data Re . sed :
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Date Reported:
11/14/2000
Composite-T, S, B I Sample Type
LI-Lithium 1132 u /L
Tog- Magnesium 927 m /L
Mn-Manganese 1055 u /L
Na- Sodium 929 m /L
Arscnic:Toral 1002 u /L
Se -Selenium 1147 u /L
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H - Mercury 71900 <0.2 u /L
Ba Barium u L
Or anochlorine Pesticides
Or ano hosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/Neutral&Acid.ExtractableOrganics
TPH Diesel Ran e
Forgeable Organics (VOA bottle re 'd)
TPH Gasoline Range
TPH/BTEX Gasoline Range
Ph to lankton
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
November 16, 2000
To: Marshall R. Taylor
7700 Network Lane, #202
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
From: Larry Frost
Environmental Technician
Subject: Lost Dutchman Mining Association — McDowell County
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Attached you will find a copy of the water analysis I had done, by our lab, for
Mercury. As you will see the sample is below detectable limits. I am still waiting
for the results from the Groundwater Division. I will forward those results to you
as soon as they are available. I will continue to monitor this site as ,we have
discussed.
Should you have any questions, I can be reached at (828) 251'-6208.
Sincerely,
Enclosure

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Mr. Larry Frost ASH EREG���aA� Q�F�c� 21 September 2000
Water Quality Enforcement
DENR-DWQ
59 Woodfin Place
-- Ashville NC 28801-2482
Dear Mr. Frost:
I. am - writing to request your immediate assistance -in -resolving a very disturbing situation
on -South Muddy Creek in- McDow€lt -County. On- Saturday, 16 September, I visited my
father's "old home place" along --South Muddy Creek and Vein Mountain Road southwest
of Dysartsville (see Figure I). Soon- after arriving l noted that the stream that should
have been reasonably --clear given- the -days-- low flows, was instead ';extremely turbid.
Stepping into the stream--t noted that its former rocky- bottom was now covered with
several inches to- a foot of silt. Searching -for macro -invertebrates in these waters was
fruitless; this stream reach had been killed.
I put on my waders and went upstream for --approximately 1000 feet observing the
damage done to the stream-. At that point -I passed- under -,,a cable suspended above the
creek- and entered the. section- of the- stream -bordered -.by the operations of the Lost
Dutchman- Mining Association- (LDMA} As -1 -surveyed- this stream reach I observed
"recreational- raining" practices -that- I- have-not -seen- in -m� 25 years of ;working in water
resources. What I- saw was an operation- intent- upon- eroding away the land bordering
South Muddy Greek, following no water -quality -protection practices,'1 and completely
uncaring of the damage done tathe stream and to downstream properties.
I- will use some photographs to- illustrate. 'Figures-2-and 3 show a backhoe/frontend-
loader which was repeatedly crossing- andturning- in the stream. Please: note the color of
the stream- in- 'these photographs:-- What should -havg been clear'; water had the
consistency of a heavy syrup. -While L did- not- observe it, this backhoe had obviously
been- digging - in the stream. There are several locations -in the stream "along the LDMA
reach- where there are "squared -off' holes- 4+-- feet -deep. Walking upstream or
downstream, a single- step, will- put you from water 4 -to-42 inches deep into water 3 and 4
feet deep.
Figures- 4- = 9 show why the backhoe- was -running--back and forth across the stream.
There are a number of pits dug along- the banks -of the- stream on LDMA property with
spoil piled up next to each pit. In -the pit shown there are several "miners" using sluice
boxes. They -dig -out -the -spoil piles -{sometimes -with the assistance of the backhoe) and
dump shovel- and -wheelbarrow loads -into, their -sluice bones. Using water pumped from
the creek, they -run -the water through --the sluice box and`then let it run, through a small
ditch- directly back -into South Muddy Creek; In -the ditched the water is 'extremely turbid.
In one active site l observed high- velocities -in- the- discharge ditch causing additional
erosion along its course and on the streambank. In- the LDMA operation there is no

attempt to allow the sediment to settle before the water, is returned 'to the creek or to
otherwise treat the runoff.
- The individual "miner" activities occurring directly in the stream are no; better. On several
occasions- I observed people digging into the stream-. and along its gravel deposits,
dumping the material through- a sluice box implanted- in the stream or into a pan (see
- Figures 10- and 11). In- this -one short stream reach- I- observed at least 8 "porta-dredges"
- such as that shown in Figure- t2: I- watched- one person --refill his gasoline -powered porta-
dredge while it was in the creek. He- spilled its 2-cycle -.gas/oil mixture into the creek
waters. Even above most of the damage -caused by L- QMA, you can see oil and gas
- slicks such as that shown- in Figure -13. -I'm- sore the petroleum damage would be much
- more evident downstream except -for the extreme turbidity'of the water.
Once -l- was- upstream of the LDMA site, passing under -the Vein Mountain Road bridge,
the water cleared significantly, Itwas-a-sharp contrast -between that water and the turbid,
silt -laden water being delivered -to my family's reach of South Muddy.
I request the following: First, -I want -to- see- DICER immediately investigate and take all
appropriate enforcement actions. At a --minimum i believe that all 'LDMA operations
should- be halted- until- -an -appropriate clean- water protection, erosion control and
mitigation -plan -has been -developed and installed. -It-is essential that frequent inspections
be performed to ensure LDMA compliance. I- want to be informed of the enforcement
actions, dates, and compliance specifications, -I also seek your assistance in determining
- possibly useful restoration activities- that will --assist in the recovery' of South Muddy
Creek through -my familys lands -and your guidance as to, how LDMA may be compelled
to pay for that restoration.
Your timely response is- important to: me. I am- prepared to use all necessary, legal
measures- ta address this situation. Please -contact me at your earliest opportunity.
Sincerely, p
Marshall R. Taylor
-- - 7700 Network Ln, #202
Charlotte NC 28262
Day: [phone]
- , Evening: (704.) 596-3148
qc. Mr. Richard Phillips, DLQ
DWQ, Raleigh
Enclosure

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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Chemistry Laboratory Report /Water Quality
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COUNTY MCDOWELL
PRIORITY
RIVER BASIN:
AMBIENT QA
STREAM
EFFLUENT
REPORT TO ARO Regional Office
❑ COMPLIANCE F-1 CHAIN OF CUSTODY
0 LAKE
INFLUENT
Other
EMERGENCY VISIT ID
ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S) : FIZOST
Lab Number
YW8829
Date Received:
10/26/2000
Time Received:
8:30 AM
Received By
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Data R� :
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Date Reported:
11/14/2000
Estimated BOD Range: Station Location: SOUTH MUDDY CRK AT VEIN MIN ROAD
Seed: Chlorinated: Remarks:
Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) Date End (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Time End I Depth - DM, DB, DBM Value Type- A,11, L Composite-T, S, B I Sample Type
BOD 310 mg/L
COD High 340 m /L
COD Low 335 m /L
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100mI
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
Coliform: tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml
Residue: Total 500 mg/L
Volatile 505 mg/L
Fixed 510 mg/L
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
Volatile 535 mg/L
Fixed 540 m /L
H 403 units
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/ L
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/ L
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 m /L
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L
TOC 680 mg/L
ITubidity 76 NTU
Coliform Total Tube "/100 rnk
COMMENTS
Chloride 940 mg/L
Chl a: Tri 32217 ug/L
Chl a: Corr 32209 ug/L
Pheophytin a 32213 u /L
Color: True 80 C.U.
Color:(pH) 83 pH= C.U.
Color: pH 7.6 82 C.U.
Cyanide 720 mg/L
Fluoride 951 mg/L
Formaldehyde 71880 mg !L
Grease and Oils 556 mg/L
Hardness Total900 mg/L
Specific Cond. 95 umhos/cm2
MBAS 38260 mg/L
Phenols 32730 ug/L
Sulfate 945 mg/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
Boron
Tannin & Lignin u /L
Hexavalent Chromium ug/L
NH3 as N 610 mg/L
TKN an N 625 mg/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L
P: Total as P 665 m /L
PO4 as P 70507 m /L
P: Dissolved as P 666 m /L
K-Potassium mg/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 u /L
Cr-Chromium:Total 1034 u /L
Cu- Copper 1042 ug/L
Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/L
Pb- Lead 1051 ug/L
Zn- Zinc 1092 ug/L
IV -Vanadium u /I.
Ag-Silver 1077 ug/L
Al -Aluminum I105 ug/L
Be- Beryllium 1012 ug/L
Ca- Calcium 916 mg/L
Co- Cobalt 1037 ug/L
Fe- Iron 1045 ug/L
Li -Lithium 1132 u /L
Mg- Magnesium 927 mg/L
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/L
Na- Sodium 929 mg/L
Arsenic:Total1002 ug/L
Se- Selenium 1147 u /L
X
I H . Me,cuy 71900 <0.2 u /L
Ba_Barium ug/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Or anophos horns Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/Neutral&Acid Extractable Organics
TPH Diesel Range
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle re 'd)
TPH Gasoline Range
TPH/BTEX Gasoline Range
Ph to lankton `

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COLLECTOR(S):
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Lab Number: W
Date Received:
Time
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DATA ENTRY BY: CK:
DATE REPORTED:
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Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date End
g Time End Depth DM DS D8M Value Type Composite Semple Type
A H L T S B C G GNXX
1 BODS 310 mg/1
2
COD High 340 m9/1
3
COD Low 335 mg/I
4
Colltorm: MF Fecal 31616 /100m1
5
31504/100m[
6
FCDlifo�rm-MFtal
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7oorm:
Fecal Strap 31673 /100ml
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/l
9
Volatile 505 mg/l
10
Fixed 510 mg/!
11
Residue: Suspended 530
mg/l
12
Volatile 535 mg/1
13
Fixed 540 m9/1
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/l
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/l
17
Alkalinity to py 8.3 415 mg/1
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/l
1.9
TOC 680 mg/l
20
Turbidity 76 NTU
NH3 as N 610 mg/l
TKN as N 625 mg/l
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mgn
P: Total as P 665 mg/l
PO4 as P 70507 mg/l
P, Dissolved as P 666 mg/1
CdCadmium 1027 ugn
CrChromlunuTota11034 ugn
CuCopper 1042 ug/l
Ni-Nickel 1067 ugn
Pb-Lead 1051 ug/l
2n Zinc 1092 ugn
A9 Ilver 1077 USA
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/l
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/l
Ca -Calcium 916 mg/l
Co -Cobalt 1037 ugA
Fe -Iron 1045 ugn
DMI/Revised 10/8t,

- LOMA CAMP RULES & REGULATIONS -
The following rules and regulations are provided for your safety and to make your stays more pleasant.
LDMA Caretakers are authorized to enforce camp rules. If' a Caretaker finds any LDMA member(s) and/or guest(s) in violation of
any of the rules and regulations, or any rules specifically for a LDMA Camp, the Caretaker has the authority to ask the person(s)
involved to leave the premises and may result in the suspension and/or cancellation of a membership.
IMPORTANT: All members and guest(s) of the Lost Dutchman's Mining Assoc. must have some type of Medica[Accident Insurance
while on LDMA properties and/or claims. An insurance card must be with you and/or some type of identification.
The Lost Dutchman's Mining Assoc. andlit's agents'are not responsible for any lost, theft, damage, etc. of any mining or camping
equipment, personal items, vehicles, etc. If an incident does occur, please notify the Caretaker immediately!
#1 — LDMA Membership Card: Members must have their LDMA identification card with them ;at all times. 'Wearing your LDMA
name badge would be helpful, but does not verify you are an.LDMA member.
#2 — Checking In At Camp: Members are to sign -in and check with the Caretakers before: setting up camp. If arriving late evening,'
park and check -in in the morning.
#3 — :Delinquent Memberships: Caretakers at each _camp will have monthly up -dates. --of members who are delinquent on their
membership account (60 days or more past due is considered delinquent). The member at that time has the opportunity,to make
restitution on their account. If not, the Caretaker will ask the member to leave. (Effective Date 1198)
#4 —. Individual Camp Rules: Some camps will vary in Camp Rules & Regulations, which may include certain State/County
Ordinances where executed. Rules are to be posted.
#5 — Charges: Some camps levy a charge per day (in addition-to-electricallwater hookups, if used) for members staying longer than 21
consecutive days; this can apply to primitive camping. Rules & charges are to be posted.
#6 — Camping Areas: Some camps may have designated area for specific type of camping (i.e.. full hook-ups, primitive), because of
property proportion/size and/or the length of planned camping stay.
First come, first serve — No Reservations, No saving of space. (Subject to change)
#7 — Length of stay: Six-(6) month limit on the Association property (subject to change). .Members may move to another Association
camp.or return to a previously occupied camp after a two-(2) week waiting period (subject to,change). Stay limits can vary on some
properties due to StatelCounty Regulations. Rules are to be posted.
#8 — Permits &'Regulations: All members are responsible for required permits (dredging etc.) that may be required by state or federal
agencies. Members must abide by all state or federal regulations governing these activities.
#9 — RV's, Trailer, Tents and Licensed Vehicles: Members shall be limited to (1) RV, Trailer, or Tent space and Two (2) Licensed
vehicles (car, pickup, etc.). All vehicles, RV's, Trailer, etc. must have current tags. No RV's, Trailers or Tent space, etc. shall be left
unattended for longer than 48 hours without the Caretakers acknowledgment and/or permission. This action can be considered as
abandonment and the vehicle, RV, trailer, etc. will be towed at owner expense.
These properties/claims are temporary camps not Trailer Parks. Mobile Homes are not permitted. 'No permanent and/or temporary
structures (sheds, antennas, etc.) will be allowed.
#10 — Prospecting Guidelines: All members shall abide by the following guidelines, no dredging into or hydraulicing of stream banks.
ALL HOLES MUST BE FILLED when mining activities are finished. Pick up any trash. No undermining or cutting of trees,
roadways, or campsites. Established vegetation (cactus, etc.) must not be disturbed. Check the LDMA Handbook & Mining Guide for
specific dredging guidelines. Some camps may have specific prospecting guidelines/rules posted for that particular camp.

#11 — Prospecting Areas: A member's equipment in or on a specific location shall justify a "CLAIM" to that specific area.
Equipment left unattended for more than 48 hours shall constitute abandonment of that "Claim".
All gold found you keep! All Antiques and Artifacts located around camp/buildings or on display belong to LOMA. Items found by
members maybe kept or donated to the camp for all to enjoy!
#12 — Debris Rule (Trash): Members are responsible for the disposal of all of their debris (garbage, pet's feces, broken tools, etc.).
All members are responsible for their campsite, please keep it clean.
#13 — Un-Used Articles: No miscellaneous items and parts, etc. stored around the campsite and/or left on the Camp Property. Items
considered abandoned will be removed at the.owner's expense. These are temporary camps not salvage yards.
#14 — Camp Behavior: No public drunkenness, drugs, profanities, obscenities or lewd behavior is allowed. Remember this is a family
camp!. No harassing, threats or fighting will be tolerated. Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children.
#15 — GunslWeapons: No handling and/or wearing of guns/weapons while in the immediate camping area. All guns/weapons must be
kept, in tent, trailer, RV's,. etc. while in camp,
#16 _ Sell of Products or Services: Sells of products andlor services must be approved through the LOMA office and/or Caretaker.
#1.7--Pets:.All pets are.the responsibility of the member and must be kept under control. Pets must be confined or on a leash (1Oft
max.) at all times, the leash must be secured at the other end (by hand or tied/hooked-up). Barkinglexcessive noise to be controlled.
Please use common sense, as like humans, animals have different personalities.
#18 — Excessive Noise (Radios, Generators, ATVs, etc.): Common sense and courtesy rules apply. Please be aware of your
surroundings and your neighbors. Some camps may have special parking/camp-site for members with generators. The Generators use;
times can change due to time of year: Check for posted times.
#19 — Sewer Dumping: Sewer dumping is allowed ONLY in authorized dump stations.
#20 — Fires: Campfires are allowed at individual campsites on case by case basis (fire danger and/or season, etc.) and at the discretion
of the Caretaker.
#21- Smoking: No smoking is allowed in any camp building. Although smokers are not discriminated against, common sense and
courtesy rules apply.
#22 — Guests: Members may take up to four (4) adult guests or two (2) adults with children. Limited Guests Stay — Three (3)
Days. Guests are limited to panning only or working with host member on his equipment. Guest privileges should not be abused; the
caretaker has the authority to limit Guest privileges. Guest must have medicallaccident insurance while on property. Guest must
check -in with the Caretaker. A $5.00 a day charge can be required at some camps while guests are using additional camping space
(Car, Truck, RV, Trailer, Tents, etc.).
* For special circumstance regarding Guest and/or Length of Stay.- Special permission must be obtained and approved through
the Caretaker and/or LDMA Office.
#23 — Public Relations: It is in the best interest of all members to treat each other and all guests/visitors in a cordial and friendly
manner. This provides a good image of our association and our members.
Rev: 11197 Mic.WardlRevs.R&R

North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section / Technical Services Branch
Intensive Survey Unit
January 20, 1988
MEMORANDUM
To: John Dorney
Thru: Steve Tedder
Jay SauberJ.
From: Vince Schneider
Subject: Possible Mercury in Fish below
Abandoned Gold Mines
Results of mercury analysis on fish collected from sites below
abandoned gold mines in September 1988 are presented on the enclosed
table. All fish were analyzed as fillet samples. These results show no major
mercury contamination at any of the sites. However, the results at three
sites suggest low level mercury contamination. The FDA has an action level
for mercury of 1.0 mg/kg. The North Carolina Ambient database for fish
tissue has an average for mercury in the fillet portion of 0.21 mg/kg.
Second Broad River below Vein Mtn Church shows signs of active
prospecting. Mercury concentrations in the rock bass averaged 0.29 mg/kg
with a maxmmun concentration of 0.40 mg/kg in a 90 gram fish.
South Fork Muddy Creek also showed signs of active prospecting. No
top of the food chain feeders were collected at this site. The mercury
concentrations in the bottom feeding sucker species ranged from 0.2 to
0.35 mg/kg. This is elevated for the bottom feeding sucker species which in
the N.C. ambient database have mercury concentrations from 0.03 to 0.26
mg/kg, with most values below 0.15 mg/kg. However, these concentrations
are well below the FDA action level.
Bear Creek shows some contamination over what background levels -
should be with a maximum mercury concentration of 0.36 mg/kg in a 220
gram largemouth bass.
Cabin Creek shows no evidence of mercury contamination. Mercury
levels were all below 0.2 mg/kg.
In conclusion, mercury concentrations found in the fish at Second
Broad River, South Fork Muddy Creek, and Bear Creek indicate that
mercury was introduced into these drainages at some point in the past and is
persisting in the biota at the -present time. Though mercury concentrations
are higher than statewide averages, the concentrations found in these
streams are well below the FDA action level. R E C%, E 1 V F
Wt,er Quality Sec,ion
cc: Force"s;t,=Westall
Tommy Stevens
JAN 2 5 1989
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