20111013 Ver 2_Public Comments_20130330 (2)

Kathy Daniels
585 Weston Dr
Blounts Creek, NC 27814
Mar 30, 2013
Dear Mr Chuck Wakild,
I own waterfront property on Blounts Creek. We fish, boat, ski and enjoy spending time
together on the waterfront. I am against the proposed discharge permit and 401 water
quality certification for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
I oppose the discharge of millions of gallons of groundwater into the Blounts Creek
headwaters every day. I think the adverse effects on our environment will be
overwhelming. I am afraid there will be negative impacts on temperature, pH, turbidity,
heavy metals and the overall ecosystem of the creek. Blounts Creek is flourishing and it
is our responsibility as citizens to not harm it in any way.
I am also concerned with the impact on the Castle Hayne aquifer and that the increased
flow into the creek will raise the water level. Blounts Creek's water level is strongly
influenced by wind. Any additional water in the creek could possibly raise the level to
the point that our piers will be flooded more frequently.
Please do not approve the current proposed discharge for Martin Marietta, Inc.
Sincerely,