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COMMENTS RECEIVED and SENT TO HEARING OFFICERS FROM 11/01/07 throu gh
11/05/07:
Subject:
Neuse Pollution Clean UP
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Nov 2007 14:23:06 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Penny Hoglund
2501 Dockery Ln
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
Raleigh Variance Request Response
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:12:09 -0500
To:
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Hello Mr. Hance,
I hope you had a great October. I have attached a word document with my comments. Please let me
know how everything turns out if you get a chance. Thank you for managing this and allowing the
community to have a voice.
Sincerely, Erick Cipau
Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail!
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RALEIGH GROUND WATER COMMENTS 11-07
From:
"Dean Naujoks" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 23:18:56 -0500
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
"Rick Bolich" <[e-mail]>, "Larry Baldwin" <[e-mail]>, "Ryke
Longest" <longest@LA W.DUKE.EDU>, "RiverLaw" <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, "Nat Baggett" <[e-mail]>, "Phil Bowie"
<[e-mail]>, "Richard Goodwin" <[e-mail]>, "'William Olah
"'<[e-mail]>,"'David McCracken"' <[e-mail]>, "'Dick Goodwin"'
<[e-mail]>, "'Joanne Somerday"' <[e-mail]>, "'Marilyn
Grolitzer"' <[e-mail]>, "'Mary Ann Harrison"' <[e-mail]>, "'Ron
Gregory"' <[e-mail]>, "'Sandy Parker"' <[e-mail]>, "'Smoke
Boyd"' <[e-mail]>
David,
Attached are comments submitted on behalf of Neuse River Foundation opposing Raleigh's variance
request. Please let me that you have received this information. I have also pasted our comments below
incase you have trouble opening the attachments. Please let us know if you should need any additional
information.
Thanks,
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Dean Naujoks
Upper Neuse Riverkeeper
Neuse River Foundation
112 South Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-856-1180
919-839.:.0767
[e-mail]
www.neusenver.org
Working to protect Falls Lake and the Neuse River
Waterkeeper Alliance Member
Subject:
David Hance letter & enclosed Comments of Edge of Auburn
From:
"Blackwelder, Page" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:16:31 -0500
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
"Bromby, Craig A."<[e-mail]>, "Blackwelder, Page" <[e-mail]>
From Craig Bromby:
Attached are the above-referenced documents.
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Subject:
City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department Variance Request-Comments
From:
"Ryke Longest" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16 :18:26 -0500
To:
<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
CC:
"Phil Bowie" <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, '"David McCracken"'
<[e-mail]>, "'Mary Ann Harrison"' <[e-mail]>, "Nat Baggett"
<[e-mail]>, "Richard Goodwin" <[e-mail]>, "RiverLaw"
<[e-mail]>, "'Dick Goodwin"' <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, "'William Olah"' <[e-mail]>, "Alexandra Wyatt"
<[e-mail]>, "David Wright" <[e-mail]>, "'Marilyn
Grolitzer"' <[e-mail]>, "'Ron Gregory"' <[e-mail]>, "Rick Bolich"
<[e-mail]>, "Larry Baldwin" <[e-mail]>,
<[e-mail]>, "Michelle Nowlin" <[e-mail]>, "'Sandy Parker"'
<[e-mail]>, "'Joanne Somerday"' <[e-mail]>, "'Smoke
Boyd"' <[e-mail]>
David,
Please accept the attached comments in response to the Variance Request of the City of Raleigh .
These comments are submitted electronically by e-mail today per the instructions in the extension
granted in the attached document. These comments are offered in further support of comments
previously submitted by the Neuse River Foundation. Please contact me when there is a hearing
scheduled on Raleigh's variance request or upon its withdrawal, whichever shall first occur.
Thanks,
Ryke Longest
Ryke Longest
Director & Sr. Lecturing Fellow
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
Duke University School of Law
P.O. Box 90360
Durham, NC 27708-0360
[phone] (phone)
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Email:. [e-mail]
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Subject:
City of Raleigh Variance Request Comments
From:
"Crisp, Dale" <Dale.Crisp@ci:raleigh.nc.us>
Date:
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:09:34 -0500
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
"Allen, Russell" <[e-mail]>, "Steve Levitas"
<[e-mail]>, "Massengill, Robert" <[e-mail]>,
"Lynch, TJ" <[e-mail]>, "Woody, Tim" <[e-mail]>, "Bill
Doucette" <[e-mail]>, "Carolyn Bachl" <[e-mail]>, "Peter
Thibodeau" <[e-mail]>, "Jay Zimmerman" <[e-mail]>,
<rick. [e-mail]>
Please see the attached additional comment letter from the City of Raleigh in regard to the City's
pending variance request to the EMC, currently at public notice. The original of the attached letter
from the City will be hand delivered to you at DWQ tomorrow. Please let us know if you have any
questions. Thanks, Dale.
H. Dale Crisp
H. Dale Crisp, P .E.
Raleigh Public Utilities Director
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One Exchange Plaza, Suite 620
(919)-857-4540 fax [phone]
Water Use It Wisely
Raleigh variance request comment letter.pdf
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Subject:
Second Comment
From:
"Ryke Longest" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:17:24 -0500
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
<[e-mail]>
David,
The attached is only applicable to any comments filed after 5:00 p.m. today.
Thanks,
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Ryke
Ryke Longest
Director & Sr. Lecturing Fellow
Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
Duke University School of Law
P.O. Box 90360
Durham, NC 27708-0360
[phone] (phone)
[phone] (fax)
Email: [e-mail]
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Subject:
Comments re: City of Raleigh's variance request
From:
"Sue Dayton" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 21:02:10-0500
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
<[e-mail]>
Hi David:
Please see our attached comments. Thank you again for your help and assistance.
Best -
Sue Dayton
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Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
North Carolina Healthy Communities Program
POBOX44
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
[phone]
[e-mail]
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. -Martin Luther King Jr.
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COMMENTS RECEIVED and SENT TO HEARING OFFICERS FROM 10/27/07 through
11/01/07:
Subject:
An article from The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)
From:
"Billy T." <[e-mail]>
Date:
Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01 :24:23 UT
To:
[e-mail]
, From Staff Reports
Comment period on water extended
Residents will have more time to weigh in on the city's request for a variance from groundwater
protection regulations at a pollution site near its wastewater treatment plant.
From Staff Reports
Residents will have more time to weigh in on the city's request for a variance from groundwater
protection regulations at a pollution site near its wastewater treatment plant. Please make Raleigh be
responsible for cleaning their mess and be a good neighbor to Johnston County!
For the complete story ... http://www.newsobserver.com/news/wake/raleigh/story/725361.html
Copyright The News & Observer Publishing Co., Raleigh, NC
www.newsobserver.com This article should not be printed or distributed for anything except personal
use.Feedback is welcome at htt p://www.newsobserver.com/member center/help/contact/.
Subject:
Courage for right action
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
28 Oct 2007 15:12:08 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
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groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Donna Shannon
5 821 Russell Rd.
Durham, NC 27712
Subject:
Neuse River
From:
rothman [e-mail]
Date:
28 Oct 2007 16:32:28 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance .
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
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or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Please set the proper example on cleaning up the Neuse river!
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow. this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Larry Rothman
143 Grande Dr
Morrisville, NC 27650
Subject:
New Bern being polluted by Raleigh
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 17:16:48 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
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Raleigh created the contamination by dumping sludge on the
ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit. The
Neuse is already nutrient impaired and the EMC should not allow
this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost Raleigh a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City to meet its moral and legal
obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let it
leach downstream for New Bern and other municipalities to deal
with.
Sincerely,
Dick Goodwin
221 7 Caracara Dr.
New Bern, NC 28560
Subject:
Our Mothers taught us to clean up after ourselves!
From:
j [e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 17:24:37 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
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it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Murphy Miller ·
112 S. Blount St
Suite 103
Raleigh, NC 27601
Subject:
Raleigh avoidance of cleaning wastewater
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 17:44:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
angela need.ham
218 W. Palmer Drive
New Bern, NC 28560
Subject:
City of Raleigh-Clean up your polution!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 18:06:37 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
As life long Raleigh resident, with a long family history in
eastern North Carolina, I find this unbelievable that the City
of Raleigh would have ever gotten into this situation in the
first place.
How can we teach our children to do the right thing, when our
elected officials are violating their heritage and future?
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
The Neuse River and the communities downstream have suffered
enough, and the EMC should follow the law and not allow this
discharge to continue.
No matter what the cost, the City of Raleigh should meet it's
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moral and legal obligations to clean up this pollution!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
MaryRuth Pupa
405 Dekoven Place
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
No variance!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 19:06:59 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Kate Kluttz
2405 Bertie Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
Subject:
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Clean up
From:
j [e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 20:35:56 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Joy VanDruff
815 Park Summit Blvd
Apex, NC 27523
Subject:
Sewage mess
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
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To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant. .
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Venion Hunter
1925 Sunset Drive
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Clayton
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 21 :58:25 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Bonnie M.H. Haas
550 Ryans Lane
Clayton, NC 27520
Subject:
City of Raleigh's Sewage System Mess
From:
jgrace1 [e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 22:18:43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
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dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh's history of dumping pollutants from its sewage system
is disgraceful. Raleigh is making an effort to correct these
problems, for which they deserve credit. However, I believe more
should be done to mitigate and/or offset the heavy nitrogen
loads going downriver. If a varience is issued for nitrogen from
contaminated fields, it should be for much less than the 120,000
lbs the city is requesting.
Sincerely,
John Grace
1105 Kinsdale Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject:
Neuse clean up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Oct 2007 22:53:17 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
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I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Corrie Wiedmann
2232 Mica Mine Lane
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject:
We've got to take responsibility!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Oct 2007 00:55:00 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Sandra Phillips
1114A Glenwood A venue
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Raleigh, NC 27605
Subject:
I oppose the variance
From:
kej [e-mail]
Date:
30 Oct 2007 01:34:51 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Karen Ellenberger
107 Creekview Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
Subject:
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Neuse River Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Oct 2007 03:48:16 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Ken Harris
2831 Springflower Dr
Wilson, NC 27896
Subject:
Do whats right!
From:
eod [e-mail]
Date:
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30 Oct 2007 13:17:12 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
James Smtih
1258 Donaldson Court
Cary, NC 27511
Subject:
Clean Up Raleigh's Noise Pollution!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Oct 2007 15:31 :43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Deparhnent of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Ann Colley
1251 6th Ave
New York, NY 10020
Subject:
Clean Up Your Room
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Oct 2007 16:15:39 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow .this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I was born and raised in Raleigh and also grew up on the Neuse
River in Pamlico County, spending countless summers there as a
child and living there for a few years as an adult. I consider
both places home. I am deeply disappointed that Raleigh has made
this mess and is trying to avoid the clean up. Let's do the
right thing and clean up now before any more damage is done.
Sincerely,
Alexandria Bireline
3208 Plantation Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
Pollution cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date :
30 Oct 2007 21:01:16 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Peter Klein
2314 Oakview Dr
New Bern, NC 28562
Subject:
DENR
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
31 Oct 2007 03:06:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
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Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
myriah velazco
5024 mocha lane
raleigh, NC 27616
Subject:
PROTECT OUR WATER SOURCES: City of Raleigh Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
''Maggie Lawrence" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:33:50 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Dear Mr. David Hance,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the nitrogen
groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance. Raleigh must be required to either treat
their ground water pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland restoration
( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge on the ground in violation of its
wastewater discharge permit. Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not allow
this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up after itself I want the City of Raleigh to
meet our moral and legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let it leach downstream
for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
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Maggie Lawrence
Land Stewardship Coordinator
Tar River Land Conservancy
P.O. Box 1161
Louisburg, NC 27549
919-496-5902
[e-mail]
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COMMENTS RECEIVED and SENT TO HEARING OFFICERS FROM 10/22/07 through
10/26/07:
Subject:
Opposed to Raleigh 'Do-Nothing' plan
From.:
[e-mail].
Date:
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:09: 15 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
CC:
[e-mail]
Attn: Mr. David Hance
DENR-DWQ Planning Section
Raleigh, NC
CC: Ms. Susan Dayton
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
N.C. Healthy Com.munities Coordinator
Saxapahaw, NC
Dear Mr. Hance,
I am. writing to file a protest against the so-called "Do-Nothing" plan
concerning the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Raleigh --their
request for a cleanup waiver. As dire as the situation is up there, we
'downstream.ers' did not create it, and we surely should not have to suffer the
consequences of their ineptitudes, failures in responsibilities, nor their
economic situation.
I would further request more diligence be applied in forcing Raleigh ( and every
other violating entity) to correct and clean up the several other multiple
violations and cover-ups thoroughly documented by the Neuse River Foundation.
As they have advised:
"The DENR's own Principles of Enforcement state that "Enforcement will be an
effective deterrent against future violations." The state should act now to
uphold and enforce these principles both swiftly -and fully."
So PLEASE do not acquiesce to continued and further m.istreatm.ent of our
citzens, our property, and our environment by this/these careless upstream. perpetrators.
Answer to your responsibilities --uphold, police, and enforce! Please help
protect us, as is your duty.
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Respectfully yours,
J Faircloth
Kinston, NC
Subject:
clean up the beautiful Neuse River!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
24 Oct 2007 20:07:44 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Alison Schroeer
5505 Old Greensboro Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Subject:
Opposed to Raleigh "Do-Nothing' Plan
From:
"Getha White" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:50:13 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
<[e-mail]>
Attn: Mr. David Hance
DENR-DWQ Planning Section
Raleigh, NC
CC: Ms. Susan Dayton
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
N.C. Healthy Communities Coordinator
Saxapahaw, NC
Dear Mr. Hance,
I am writing to file a protest against the so-called "Do-Nothing" plan concerning the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Raleigh --their request for a cleanup waiver. As dire as the situation is
up there, we 'downstreamers' did not create it, and we surely should not have to suffer the
consequences of their ineptitudes, failures in responsibilities, nor their economic situation.
I would further request more diligence be applied in forcing Raleigh (and every other violating entity)
to correct and clean up the several other multiple violations and cover-ups thoroughly documented by
the Neuse River Foundation. As they have advised: "The DENR' s own Principles of Enforcement
state that "Enforcement will be an effective deterrent against future violations." The state should act
now to uphold and enforce these principles both swiftly-and fully."
So PLEASE do not acquiesce to continued and further mistreatment of our citzens, our property, and
our environment by this/these careless upstream perpetrators. Answer to your responsibilities --
uphold, police, and enforce! Please help protect us, as is your duty.
Nature may well be able to heal itself overtime, but we should not ask it to. Also, if we do nothing too
many times even nature itself will become overwhelmmed and unablt to bounce back. Then it will be
too late and all will be lost.
We who live downsteam, are also reaping what Raleigh dumps off to us. We have suffered
unneccessarily over the years and itis time for it to stop. I know it is easy to forget us. It seems
everything west of 1-90 is prospering while "we" of the eastern part are always overlooked. They get
it all. It is not fair to us to keep getting dumped on.
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Respectfully yours,
Getha White
Kinston
Subject:
Variance request on Raleigh water pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
24 Oct 2007 21:04:52 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Peter Walz
104 Southampton Dr
Knightdale, NC 27545
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Subject:
Save the Neuse!
From:
"Deborah Hill" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:09:02 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
<[e-mail]>
Attn: Mr. David Hance
DENR-DWQ Planning Section
Raleigh, NC
CC: Ms. Susan Dayton
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
N.C. Healthy Communities Coordinator
Saxapahaw, NC
Dear Mr. Hance,
I am writing to file a protest against the so-called "Do-Nothing" plan concerning the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Raleigh --their request for a cleanup waiver. As dire as the situation is
up there, we 'downstreamers' did not create it, and we surely should not have to suffer the
consequences of their ineptitudes, failures in responsibilities, nor their economic situation. Lenoir
County is still suffering the effects of a disasterous flood from a few years ago -maybe you remember
the name Floyd? Raleigh and area residents did not go under due to the decision to release rising
waters in time to divert it down the Neuse.
I would further request more diligence be applied in forcing Raleigh (and every other violating entity)
to correct and clean up the several other multiple violations and cover-ups thoroughly documented by
the Neuse River Foundation. As they have advised: "The DENR's own Principles of Enforcement
state that "Enforcement will be an effective deterrent against future violations." The state should act
now to uphold and enforce these principles both swiftly -and fully." It is past time for Raleigh to
realize they are not the only city in North Carolina that matters.
So PLEASE do not approve of nor agree to continued and further mistreatment of our citzens, our
property, and our environment by this/these careless upstream perpetrators. Your responsibilities to
uphold, police, and enforce are supposed to protect us all!
Respectfully yours,
Deborah Hill
Kinston, NC
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Subject:
Take Pride In Your City -Keep It Clean!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
25 Oct 2007 01:33:26 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Barbar~ Dolny-Bombar
714 Wendy Way
Durham, NC 27712
Subject:
clean it up!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
25 Oct 2007 04:38:49 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I came from a small town (not in NC) that was forced by the EPA
to put in a tertiary treatment plant to ensure clean run-off.
That was a town of 50,000 people. Why is NC letting a city off
this hook? The old EPA standards, I am sure, would not allow
this.
I lived in New Bern for a year. I saw the results of the
pollution upstream. Raleigh's discharge of poorly treated water
has been a major contributer to fish kills and phisteria.
No one lives in a vacuum anymore, environmentally speaking. More
and more, if we are all to live half well, polluters must be
held responsible for their own garbage. It's time ... as a matter
of fact, it's past time ... to legislate responsibility back to
the source. It's far cheaper, in the long run, than paying the
health costs; and loss of healthy fish habitat.
Sincerely,
marty lynne
190 canton st
newport, NC 28570
Subject:
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clean up the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
25 Oct 2007 17:38:37 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Chips Chapman
1713 Roslyn Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
Subject:
Don't pollute the Neuse, and more.
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
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25 Oct 2007 19:24:49 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I actually live in Morehead City and see the effects of the
Neuse Rivers pollution as it passes right through here and out
the Beaufort Inlet. If there is not enough concern for your own
area, please realize what this oversite is doing to the rest of
the state as well as our ocean. Thank you.
Sincerely,
CLAIRE BROTHERS
1079 Calico Dr.
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject:
Neuse Pollution cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
25 Oct 2007 19:38:45 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Anthony Storniolo
310 Pppercorn Road
New Bern, NC 28562
Subject:
Clean up the Neuse River
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
25 Oct 2007 22: 10:26 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jason Taylor
7211 Hidden Ridge rd.
APT 301
Raleigh, NC 27613
Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
26 Oct 2007 15:28:16 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
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restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works is responsible for the biggest incidence of
groundwater pollution ever recorded in the state, created
through improper dumping of sewage sludge from 1986 through the
late 1990s. If not cleaned up, the pollution will continue to
leach massive amounts of nitrogen pollution into the Neuse for
the next 30 ? 40 years.
The city should have two options: clean up the pollution
(expensive); or making up for it by restoring wetlands to remove
pollution elsewhere along the river (not quite as expensive).
Instead, the city is apparently pursuing a third option: do
nothing.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. However, as a resident of North Carolina, I want
the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and legal obligations to
clean up this pollution -not simply to let it leach downstream
for other communities to deal with.
Thank-you for your consideration of my requests and input.
Sincerely,
Anne Lanzi
155 Michigan A venue
Asheville, NC 28806
Subject:
Please Help Clean Up the Neuse!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
26 Oct 2007 17:22:59 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
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variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jessica Heironimus
105 Damask Rose Drive
Holly Springs, NC 27540
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COMMENTS RECEIVED and SENT TO HEARING OFFICERS FROM 10/13/07 throu gh
10/21/07:
Subject:
Re: Raleigh wants cleanup waiver (reply)
From:
<[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:53:33 -0400
To:
David Hance <[e-mail]>
Dear Mr Hance,
Sorry for the problems. The link for the video is:
http://www.neuseriver.org/
Counties Within the Neuse River Basin
The Neuse drainage basin encompasses all or part of 23 counties (Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Duplin,
Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Greene, Hamett, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, Onslow,
Orange, Pamlico, Person, Pitt, Sampson, Wake, Wayne, Wilson). The basin supports 1.01 million
people (14.9% of the state residents), the majority of whom live in Durham, Raleigh, Cary,
Smithfield, Goldsboro, Kinston, and New Bern.
America's Most Endangered Rivers 2007
# 8 Neuse River, North Carolina
Threat: Poorly planned development
Summary: It would be hard to match the damage done to the waters of the Neuse River by massive
hog operations in the watershed, but if developers get their way, human sewage, stormwater runoff
and habitat destruction could earn that dubious distinction. With sprawling coastal development
creeping inland and urban growth in the headwaters, the Neuse is the new frontier for poorly planned
development. The North Carolina Division of Water Quality must tackle the issue; otherwise human
sewage, polluted runoff and other municipal pollution will soon present a problem as serious as runoff
from factory hog operations
http://www.neuseriver.orglimages/Neuse _River_ MER_ 2007 _Final.pdf
Once this damage drains into the coastal counties, our tourism industry will be gone. We are already
suffering from shellfish closures and no swimming signs after a rain in Carteret County. Greed is
gomg
to ruin this beautiful state unless the state takes a stand. I am beginning to realize that money and
politics takes
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presidence over beauty and the will of the people. And how do the people feel?
http://www.newsobserver.com/630/story/733163.html
I appreciate your time and conem,
Laura
Subject:
Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
13 Oct 2007 14:59:45 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jeff Sailus
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11 Williams Way
Durham, NC 27704
Subject:
Responsibilities
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
13 Oct 2007 15:55:14-0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing"regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action .
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Nancy Dimitrios
400 Silvergrove Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
Subject:
Raleigh dumps on me. Make them stop!
From:
alphacompany201 [e-mail]
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Date:
14 Oct 2007 00:04:03 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. I live
in Greenville and teach students at Beaufort Community College.
Make them clean it up for all of us.
Sincerely,
Ana McClanahan
119 Southridge Drive
Greenville, NC 27858
Subject:
Neuse River Clean-up
From:
dorotohy [e-mail]
Date:
14 Oct 2007 23:16:53 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Darr
501 West High Street
High Point, NC 27260
Subject:
Re: City of Raleigh Variance-October 3rd letter to Harry LaGrand -could you send it direct to me
email?
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:57:45 +0000
To:
David Hance <[e-mail]>
David, the letter I sent you is the one Harry was referring to. Let me know if you did not receive it.
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Ralph
--------------Original message from David Hance <[e-mail]>: --------------
> Ralph,
>
> I want to make sure I got this letter that is referred to in Harry's
> letter. Could email that to me?
>
> You know the comment period was extended to November 5, 2007.
>
> David Hance
> DWQ-Planning
► 733-5083 x. 587
Subject:
Raleigh Neuse River Cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 15:25:56 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
Patricia Cunningham
118 Dublin Woods Dr.
Cary, NC, NC 27513
Subject:
your mistake
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 15:37:48 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
sincerely, dare hedemark
Sincerely,
dare hedemark
7829 brandyapple drive
raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
Groundwater Protection
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 15:44:29 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Dear Mayor Meeker and City Counsel Members, Raleigh Public Works
created the contamination by dumping sludge on the ground in
violation of its wastewater discharge permit. Given that the
Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not allow this
discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely.
Ron Gregory 9817 Koupela Dr.
Raleigh NC 27614
Sincerely,
Ron Gregory
981 7 Koupela Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
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Groundwater Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 16:13:29 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer -or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itsel£ I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
This is not acceptable to acknowledge there is a problem and ask
to be allowed to ignore it. It is a problem that must be cleaned
up without any further excuses or delays.
Sincerely,
RaeLynn J. Carr Raleigh, NC 27609
Sincerely,
RaeLynn Carr
5000 North Glen Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
Neuse River Cleanup!
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From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 18:22: 11 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. I fish
the Neuse River all the time and do not appreciate Raleigh not
stepping up to the plate and resolving this issue.
Sincerely,
James Gurney
1523 S Gleneagle Dr
Gamer, NC 27529
Subject:
Raleigh's sludge and the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 16:37:56 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Paul Ferguson
Sincerely,
Paul Ferguson
5324 Sendero Dr
Raleigh, NC 27612
Subject:
Restore Wetlands on the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 18:33:54 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
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Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I look forward to working with the Raleigh community to further
support action on this issue.
Sincerely,
Danielle Seneschal
5802 Sentinel Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
Raleigh's request for a variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 19:20:49 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
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nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Carol Pelosi
1255 South Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject:
Clean It Up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 19:55:02 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
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Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Punishment seems to be the best way to create lasting messages,
· please be sure to create a better tomorrow by enforcing today.
Sincerely,
Peter Michaels
5802 Sentinel Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
Please take responsibility!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
15 Oct 2007 22:51:08 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. With the
constant development in Raleigh and Wake County, we need to take
our responsibility to the environment SERIOUSLY, and recognize
the fact that the land and water can only take so much. PLEASE
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CLEAN THIS MESS UP!!!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Shumaker
6421 secret dr
raleigh, NC 27612
Subject:
Neuse River, CLEAN IT UP!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
16 Oct 2007 12:06:43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
The current drought only makes it more evident how very
important it is to have clean water. It is a matter oflife and
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death. How would we in Raleigh feel if pollutants were coming to
us from upstream?? The bottom line is that it should not have
occurred to begin with and now it must be cleaned up. Please
reject this variance.
Sincerely,
Vickie Penninger
711 Kimbrough St
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Reject Variance for Raleigh Public Works
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
16 Oct 2007 14:30:53 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Robin Smith
90 Hensley Branch Road
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Burnsville, NC 28714
Subject:
Ground Water Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
16 Oct 2007 15:13:24 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Carole Meshot
730 Washngton St #303
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Subject:
Re: City of Raleigh Variance-YOur Comments to this
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:39:52 +0000
To:
David Hance <[e-mail]>
David, I assume you received the letter that I mailed. Therefore, your message must relate to a letter
that I wrote to the City some years ago. Both are attached, I hope. Ralph
--------------Original message from David Hance <[e-mail]>: --------------
I cannot find it Ralph.
Question: Can you email it to me as an attachment?
david hance
733-5083 X 587
[e-mail] wrote:
> David, the letter I sent you is the one Harry was referring to. Let me know if you did not receive
it.
>
>
>
> Ralph
>
> --------------Original message from David Hance <[e-mail]>: --------------
>
>
> > Ralph,
> >
> > I want to make sure I got this letter that is referred to in Harry's
> > letter. Could email that to me?
> >
> > You know the comment period was extended to November 5, 2007 .
> >
> > David Hance
> > DWQ-Planning
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> > 733-5083 X. 587
> >
Raleigh sludge problem.doc
Subject:
CLEAN UP YOUR POLLUTION
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
17 Oct 2007 17:30:39 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
CHRIS MATTHEWS SR
p.o. box 256
vanceboro, NC 28586
Subject:
Raleigh/Neuse cleanup
From:
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bbaker [e-mail]
Date:
17 Oct 2007 17:46:06 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. In
return I fell ALL towns along the Neuse should help cover clean
up cost dependant upon population and local industry ..
Sincerely, Brent Baker Washington NC 27889
Sincerely,
Brent Baker
212 w 13th st
Washington, NC 27889
Subject:
Take responsibility!!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
17 Oct 2007 19:18:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself, however it is the City's responsibility to do
this. We cannot continue to pollute our waters without dealing
with the consequences!
I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and legal
obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let it
leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Baggett New Bern, NC
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Baggett
5007 Trent Woods Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
Subject:
Raleigh wants cleanup waiver
From:
"Richard Nowak" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:15:55 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
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Mr. Hance,
Per the article I read on Raleigh wanting a clean-up waiver. I am not sure that is in the County or
Raleigh's best interest.
Sincerely,
Richard Nowak
Subject:
save the Neuse River
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
18 Oct 2007 12:54:41 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Ginger Yancey
7616 Summerglen Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
Raleigh groundwater pollution
From:
paula _ [e-mail]
Date:
18 Oct 2007 21:08:51 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Paula Stober
3607 Timberoak Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
Subject:
Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
18 Oct 2007 21 :42:24 -0000
To:
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[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Danie; Konzelman
34 Tappan Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject:
Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
18 Oct 2007 21:12:30 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
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groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
James Zizzo
2304 Wrightsville Ave.
Ste. 106
Subject:
N&OComment
From:
"Lou Burton" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:16:35 -0400
To:
"DENR-DWQ-Planning" <[e-mail]>
I agree that we can not live without water, so what is more important to the mayor and city council,
green grass or living citizens .. .! vote against the waiver ...
Subject:
Raleigh request to DENR for variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
19 Oct 2007 00:11:08 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
As a former staff writer and editorial writer for the News and
Observer in the early 90s, I came across disturbing figures
about North Carolina's water situation. I discovered that much
of our groundwater is contaminanted.
Now Raleigh Public Works has created additional contamination by
dumping sludge on the ground in violation of its wastewater
discharge permit. Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the
EMC should not allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. Our
state capital should be a model for the rest of North Carolina.
Sincerely,
Pamela Tandy
40 Lynn Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Subject:
Please reject Raleight's request for a variance!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
19 Oct 2007 00:19:18 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever reco,rded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I reco'gnize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Emily Smith
PO Box 59
PO Box 59
Efland, NC 27243
Subject:
Neuse pollution variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
19 Oct 2007 00: 50: 11 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
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Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to clean up this
pollution-not simply to let it leach downstream for other
communities to deal with. Do it right.
Sincerely,
E. Rourke
5201 Collingswood Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
19 Oct 2007 11:21:58 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
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COMMENTS RECEIVED and SENT TO HEARING OFFICERS FROM 10/09/07 through
10/12/07:
Subject:
Don't let Raleigh off the hook so easily
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
09 Oct 2007 01 :23:04 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue. ·
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Dale Suiter
2508 Fields of Broadlands Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Subject:
Reject Raleigh's variance request
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
09 Oct 2007 02:34:20 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Karen Rindge
3303 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
We need to do something!!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
09 Oct 2007 04: 17:52 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Chris Chapman
2100 St James Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Raleigh Public Works' Groundwater Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
09 Oct 2007 15:43:11 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Britt Ritter
713 E. Franklin St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject:
Re: City of Raleigh Variance Request -October 3rd Press Release / Public Com ...
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 13:35:25 EDT
To:
[e-mail]
Dear Mr. Hance,
My name is Amy Poole and my family runs Rollingview Marina on Falls Lake. As you can imagine
clean water is very important to keep our business strong and healthy.
I have been on several committees to help clean up and keep clean the head waters of Little Lick
Creek and Lick Creek. Our business is and has been a member of the Upper Neuse River Foundation
for the past three years. I first became involved with environmental causes when the city of Butner
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bought pollution rights and had plans to allow more nitrites to be allowed to be released into Falls
Lake. We are glad that it was defeated, Falls Lake it better off for it.
As a concerned citizen of Wake County, I would implore the city of Raleigh to do the right thing
and clean up the problem and not leave it for the next generation to deal with. I personally can not
understand how this was allowed to happen in the first place. Was there no testing of the sludge
before it was land applied? I find it hard to believe that even after the city of Raleigh knew of the
overload of nitrites, that the best fix was to simply to put those directly affected on city water.
Knowing that these chemicals will not reduce for 20-30 years and development ever growing in Wake
county, it just seems that to ignore the problem is a major mistake for Wake county citizens.
I am a lifelong resident of Wake county and could never see myself or my family living anywhere
else.We call Wake county home and love all that it has to offer. I do feel strongly enough about this
issue to let my voice be heard.
Thank-you for your time.
AmyG. Poole
Rollingview Marina Operator
Wake County citizen
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Subject:
Raleigh Public Works Variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
09 Oct 2007 19:51:47 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
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pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
As a tax paying, voting citizen in the City of Raleigh, Precinct
D, I am aware of the attending financial impacts of such a
cleanup initiative and will publicly support leaders who pursue
cleanup efforts.
Sincerely,
ryan powell
804-A Gorman St
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
City of Raleigh Sewage
From:
spyro [e-mail]
Date:
09 Oct 2007 20:26:50 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
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I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I have spent a good deal of my life playing and fishing in the
neuse river and its estuaries. Now I go elswhere because the
river is so polluted.
If we dont take care of this who will?
Sincerely,
Paul Graf
6424 lakeland dr
Raleigh, NC 27612
Subject:
Make Raleigh responsible for full cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
09 Oct 2007 21:13:34 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
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Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Attila Nemecz
822 Chamberlain St
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Raleigh Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 13:35:14 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
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Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Eric Gardner
463 Hutingridge Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
Subject:
Raleigh Sewage Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 14:20:50 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
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I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
John Bright
611 East 11th St.
Apt. E
Greenville, NC 27858
Subject:
Neuse River
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 15:01:22 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
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it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Kristjan Thompson
2507-A Dickinson Ave.
Greenville, NC 27834
Subject:
Doing nothing isn't an option.
From:
cagl [e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 15:33:29 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or off set it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (9r through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
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Catherine Griffin
411 S Ash Street
Greenville, NC 27858
Subject:
Water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 16:21:27 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I like clean water. besides it's a precious resource. and I
don't want the wild life to suffer from this.
Sincerely,
Christine Flippo
142a College Hill Suites
East Carolina University
greenville, NC 27858
Subject:
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City of Raleigh Neuse River Clean Up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 20:24:13 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be.
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. Stop
sitting on our hands. Get busy today and make a difference in
groundwater contamination.
Sincerely,
Gail Blake
5311 Dillard Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
clean water is a basic
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 21:13:21 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Lisa Francia
2019 Laurel Park Hwy
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Subject:
Clean up the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 21:39:12 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
John Hinnant
503 Mt. Vernon Dr. NW
Wilson, NC 27893
Subject:
Neuse Sludge -It Is Wrong Clean it UP.
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 22:48:01 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
We owe it to our children and the plant to clean up our messes.
Now it the time to do what is right.
Set a decent example.
Sincerely,
Sherry Williams
P. 0. Box 32635
Charlotte, NC 28232
Subject:
Raleigh's decision to do nothing about the Neuse pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 23:08:06 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Christopher Addison
PO BOX 217002
CHARLOTTE, NC 28221
Subject:
Raleigh and the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
11 Oct 2007 23:50:53 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
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contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
It is not very regrettable that "Raleigh Public Works is
responsible for the biggest incidence of groundwater pollution
ever recorded in the state, created through improper dumping of
sewage sludge from 1986 through the late 1990s. If not cleaned
up, the pollution will continue to leach massive amounts of
nitrogen pollution into the Neuse for the next 30 ? 40 years."
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Donna Duerr
508 Harding Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject:
Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
12 Oct 2007 00:55:19 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Susan Yarnell
5722 Hideaway dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Subject:
Clean up the ground water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
12 Oct 2007 03:24:35 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
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I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Carla Smith
1309 13St NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Subject:
clean up the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
12 Oct 2007 11 :28:58 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Linda Lane
[e-mail]
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101 Staunton Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
Subject:
Neuse clean up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
12 Oct 2007 13:34:09 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jessica Ramsberger
110 W atertree Lane
Apex, NC 27502
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Subject:
Raleigh needs your help!
From:
akk:[e-mail]
Date:
12 Oct 2007 14:09:38 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I love Raleigh. I have lived here my whole life. Please make a
stand and do what is right for our people and our environment!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Anna Kearney
5005 Swisswood Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
clean up variance for the city of Raleigh N.C.
From:
FrankP <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11 :32:33 -0400
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To:
[e-mail]
Mr Hance, I have read the article where the city of Raleigh is requesting a variance to there
treatment of waste water , and I would to go on record ,that I am against any such variance.I live and
fish in the watwers around New Bern and do not want any additional nitrates to migrate from
Raleighs waste treatment plants.
I belong to the Fair Field Harbour Fishing club (a 100 or so members) and will be asking all the
members and their freinds to write you about the possibilty of granting Raleigh the varience at our
November meeting.
Subject:
Clean the Neuse!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
12 Oct 2007 17:33:08 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Please try to STOP the varience ,thank you
Frank Picco [phone]
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
We must keep it real -not only with our current community of
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citizens but our collective future communities -our children
and their off spring!
Sincerely,
Timothy Padalino
20 Broadway Street
ApartmentB
Asheville, NC 28801
Subject:
say no to Raleigh's variance request
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
12 Oct 2007 20:42:30 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Stephen Wilkers
1401 E. 10th St.
apt 120
greenville, NC 27858
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COMMENTS RECEIVED and SENT TO HEARING OFFICERS FROM 10/05/07 throu gh
10/08/08:
Subject:
Raleigh nitrate problem
From:
"Harry LeGrand" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 08:36:54 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
CC:
<[e-mail]>
Mr. Hance:
The suggested plan to spend millions of dollars to cleanup the nitrate problem is a wasteful action and
should not be pursued.
I refer you to the letter of October 3 by my friend, Ralph Heath, who has decades of experience in
ground water studies. I agree with his explanations.
My own groundwater contamination experience of more than 50 years, as well as many technical
publications about ground-water contamination, indicates the futility of "pump and treat" in most
cases.
I refer you to a report that I prepared for the Groundwater Section of The Quality of Water Division in
2004, titled "A Master Conceptual Model for Hydro geological Site Characterization in the Piedmont
and Mountain Region of North Carolina." On page 27 is an explanation that applies to the current
problem.
I hope that the taxpayers will not be burdened with this costly and unnecessary program.
Sincerely,
Harry E. LeGrand, Sr.
Independent Hydrogeologist
Subject:
Raleigh nitrate problem ( email 2)
From:
"Harry LeGrand" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 08:37:59 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
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CC:
<[e-mail]>
Mr. Hance:
The nitrate problem is unfortunate, but no completely satisfactory answer is available. The $80
million dollar cleanup plan is not proper, as my colleague, Ralph Heath, with decades of ground-water
experience, has expressed in his letter to you of October 3. I agree with him that letting natural
attenuation take place, without costly remedial action, is the best way to go.
My ground-water experience of more than 50 years and many publications have shown that "pump
and treat" is rarely effective and is wasteful of human resources.
I refer you to the report I prepared for the Groundwater Section of the Water Quality Division in
2004, titled "A Master Conceptual Model for Hydrogeological Characterization in the Piedmont and
Mountain Region Of North Carolina." On page 27 a clear-cut explanation of pump and treat is
indicated for most cases.
I hope that the tax payers will not be burdened with this unnecessary suggested program.
Sincerely,
Harry LeGrand, Sr.
Independent Hydrogeologist
Subject:
Clean Up the Polution NOW!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
05 Oct 2007 13:33:33 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
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Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrea Stem
500 Tabema Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Subject:
Neuse cleanup
From:
Bev Norwood <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10: 10:48 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
CC:
[e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail]. us, jam [e-mail]. us
Mr. Hance,
This is regarding the Oct. 2, 2007 article "Raleigh Wants Cleanup Waiver" in the N&O. I do not
believe that Raleigh should get a waiver from the State rules. I am a Raleigh citizens and we should
be held accountable to the degree of any individual in the State. Eighty million dollars in cleanup is a
hefty amount but protecting our natural resources is priceless.
Beverly Ann Norwood
300 Duncan Street
Raleigh, NC 27608
[phone]
Subject:
Protect Our Water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
05 Oct 2007 15:01:06 -0000
To:
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[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Paul Parks
12508 Waterlow Park Lane
Raleigh, NC 27614
Subject:
Response to Raleigh's waste problem
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:33:33 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
Good afternoon Mr. Hance,
I have attached my response to the issue concerning Raleigh's waiver. Thank you for accepting public
comments and letting the people get involved. Please review and consider what I have written. I
hope that my opinions make sense and will hopefully be noted. Please, if you can, let me know how
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things progress and ifthere is anything else I can do. Thank you so much and I hope you have a great
weekend.
Erick Cipau
[e-mail]
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Response to Raleigh's waiver proposal.doc
Raleigh cleanup waiver
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:47:16 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
David,
I live in Wake County not far from the Johnston Co line, near where Raleigh has dumped these
nitrates. I don't thinkthe city deserves a waiver ...... they could have been more thorough.
Groundwater is sacrosanct as far as I am concerned. Once its too polluted you can never use it again.
They should have the same attitude. They'll never be in compliance if they get this waiver .... why
should they pay if they can just get a waiver? Why have the EPA and DENR in the first place?
Thanks,
Christian Klaus, 2720 Emmett Crest, Clayton NC 27520
Subject:
Neuse pollution cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
05 Oct 2007 17:59:52 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
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contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Michele Tyler
3728 Old Country Ln
Raleigh, NC 27616
Subject:
Raleigh public works
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
05 Oct 2007 19:08:12 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
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Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Grolitzer
1304 Milvaney Ct
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject:
Nitrogen groundwater pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date: ·
05 Oct 2007 19:24:49 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buff er or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City ofRal-eigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
Bob Mulder 3116 Ward Road Raleigh, NC 27604
Sincerely,
Bob Mulder
3116 Ward Road
Raleigh, NC 27604
From:
"Art Behrer" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 15:35:30 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Mr Hance; As a citizen of New Bern, on the lower Neuse, I am very concerned over any delay in
having the Raleigh groundwater or sanitary waste enter into our river. All the impurities discharged
upstream will find their way into our slow flowing river. Contaminants have for years fouled our
waters and destroyed the water which is one of our prime attractions. I beseech those in authority to
act promptly to restrict further fouling of our river.. Delay only makes things worse. Clean up the
river NOW> Thanks for your interest and attention to a citizen.
Art Behrer, Trent Woods,NC
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Subject:
Raleigh Variance
From:
"Amy Armbruster" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:06:44 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Please note that as a citizen of the city of Raleigh I am very against allowing the City of Raleigh to
have a variance for the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant. I value clean water and healthy
eco-systems and feel strongly that we should not release our wastewater to pollute the water of those
downstream.
Thanks,
Amy
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Amy Armbruster
TDM Marketing Coordinator
Triangle Transit
68 TW Alexander Dr.
RTP, NC 27709
[phone]
DRIVE LESS. SAVE MORE!
Re: City of Raleigh Variance Request -October 3rd Press Release/ Public Comment Extension!
From:
"Thomas C. Worth, Jr." <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:19:59 -0400
To:
"David Hance" <[e-mail]>
Mr.Hance:Thank you for copying me today on the "Media Alert" about which I read in the "News &
Observer" last night.Please note that in behalf of my clients I had formally requested an extension of
the Public Comment Period of a minimum of sixty(60)days from 10/5/07.1 now request that the sixty
days(60)days run froml l/5/07as I believe it will take every bit of ninety(90) days if not more to
become conversant in this matter about which we knew nothing until Mr.Crisp's Notice dated August
21,2007.Thomas C.Worth,Jr.
Subject:
save our Neuse River from pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
05 Oct 2007 20:42:39 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
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the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jean Olson
2901 Day Lily Ln
Apex, NC 27539
Subject:
Comment on article in News & Observer 10-02-07: "Raleigh Wants Cleanup Waiver"
From:
"Joy Button" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:52:57 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Dear Mr. Hance,
I am quite dismayed that the city of Raleigh would even consider asking
for a cleanup waiver for Neuse River, polluted from treated sewage. It
is unfortunate that someone has made poor decisions in the past and
allowed too much treated waste sludge to be placed on farm fields even
when warned against this practice. It is unfortunate that the
groundwater has been contaminated with high levels of nitrates because
of poor decisions. And, it is unfortunate that the proper cleanup will
result in a hardship for the city of Raleigh, also because of poor
decisions. Accountability, however, does not mean that one is
accountable when the consequences of decisions are good and not
accountable when the consequences of decisions are bad.
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To allow the city of Raleigh a cleanup waiver sends a very clear message
that laws really aren't meant to be followed and can be broken without
negative consequences. Permits are issued for a reason, and the
regulations of the permit are expected to be followed . Doing anything
less is short-sighted and harmful. Are we not in a drought? Aquifers
dry up, and our sources of fresh water become scarce. Now is the time
to do everything-possible to protect our waters!
The North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Eighth Grade Science
includes study of the Hydrosphere. This encompasses the study of
freshwater sources, such as rivers, streams, ponds, lakes; water
pollution; water quality as well as the testing of it; and how
citizens can protect and clean up our waters. Having just completed a
field trip to Camp Agape, where students actually tested water quality,
I can imagine the questions and comments they will have after reading
this article. Students have discussed what makes healthy rivers and
what destroys rivers and streams. They have tested the water for: pH,
nitrates, nitrites, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, phosphates, alkalinity,
and water temperature. The North Carolina curriculum teac~es good
stewardship and protecting the state's waters. Shouldn't our cities'
leaders set a good example for .all to follow?
Please do not let the city of Raleigh have a cleanup waiver. The
condition of the Neuse River is still a serious problem. The problems
need to be corrected, not patched up when it is convenient. Thanking
you in advance for your consideration,
Joy Button
Joy Button
Eighth Grade Teacher
Science and Social Studies
Clayton Middle School
Subject:
make amends
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
05 Oct 2007 21:02:53 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
itleach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Neusom Holmes
1500 River Mill Dr. #208
Wake Forest
Raleigh, NC 27587
Subject:
Raleigh wants cleanup waiver
From:
"L Southwood" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17: 11 :20 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Dear Mr. Hance,
I can't even believe the state of North Carolina. If this is allowed to occur, how many tourists will be
attracted to
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signs that say. Welcome to North Carolina ... Please do not swim or eat the fish caught in our waters as
this could be hazardous to your health.
I have attached a video that should be played to the city of Raleigh.
Sincerely,
Laura Southwood
Harkers Island, NC ( where the effect will be felt for years)
4/18/07
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Subject:
Re: City of Raleigh Variance Request -October 3rd Press Release/ Public Comment Extension!
From:
"Lynn Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 20:16:16 -0400
To:
"David Hance" <[e-mail]>
Thanks for the info, but I think I've already told you to tell Raleigh to do it right, not cheap! They
caused the problem by continuing to spread sewage when they had been told to cease and desist--now
they should be forced to pay the price for ignoring the first order for several years.
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Subject:
Comment
From:
James Conway <jamiecon52@yahoo .com>
Date:
Sat, 6 Oct 2007 18:23:25 -0700 (PDT)
To:
david [e-mail]
I would like to go on record stating that I don't believe that the City of Raleigh should receive a
variance for the state mandated rules on water pollution . I am a Cary resident, but as a Wake County,
North Carolina resident, I want to see water pollution laws strengthened rather than weakened with
variances such as Raleigh it asking for.
Sincerely,
James Conway
1206 Kirkwall Place
Cary, NC 2751 1
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Subject:
RE : City of Raleigh Variance Request -October 3rd Press Release/ Public Comment Extension!
From:
"Frank Proctor" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Sun, 7 Oct 2007 22:29:56 -0400
To:
"David Hance" <[e-mail]>
Thank you for the information . I have no change in opinion from that previously offered. I believe
the City of Raleigh should be required to clean up its mess. The water quality of the Neuse should not
suffer due to the city's negligence, inattention, and disregard of clean water requirements, which has
obviously been the case for some time. As such, I oppose the variance.
Frank Proctor
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Subject:
Raleigh GW Variance
From:
Bill Holman <[e-mail]>
Date:
Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:04:25 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
comments are attached; thanks
Bill Holman <[e-mail]>
Senior Fellow
Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
Duke University
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Subject:
Ground Water Pollution Cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
08 Oct 2007 23:08:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Deanne Mott
2925 Claremont Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27608
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COMMENTS RECEIVED and SENT TO HEARING OFFICERS FROM 10/04/07:
Subject:
Neuse Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 01:04:41 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Barrett Hulse
365 Trenburg Pl
Clayton, NC 27520
Subject:
Reject Raleigh's request for a groundwater variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 01:07:47 -0000
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To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jeff Lankford
213 Chimney Rise Drive
Cary, NC 27511
Subject:
what goes in your river ends up in my sound
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 01: 16:01 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
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groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Harry Evans
320 E. ocean hwy
surf city, NC 28445
Subject:
Do what is right! ! !
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 01 :28:33 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
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Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
adam eckhardt
518 Mial St
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
You need to clean your mess up!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 01:33:41 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
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Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
darren pruett
149 goodson acres dr
salisbury, NC 28147
Subject:
No Variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 01:38:54 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
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I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I remember back to the day when the plant manager drank a
glass of the effluent to show how clean the substance was. At
the same time, sludge was being spread on land adjacent to a
farm I then owned. It ran into that farm's ditches during a rain
and the farmer worried about his cows and stopped accepting the
"fertilizer". This has gone on too long and needs to be stopped.
Raleigh may want to look into how our mllitary bases are
handling all manner of pollutants. DWQ can provide that info.
Sincerely,
Grace Evans
P. 0. Box 355
Oriental, NC 28571
Subject:
Protect the Neuse River
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 01:55:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
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after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Lisa Ritter
1960 E. Indiana Ave.
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Subject:
City of Raleigh Variance application
From:
Jen <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:39:32 -0700 (PDT)
To:
[e-mail]
Mr Hance,
I understand finances play a vital role in remediation, but holding the city to the rules is a very
important message. Perhaps the cleanup can be undertaken over a period of time instead of all at
once, but just as anyone has broken the rules, the consequences are what they are. If we could all cry
'poor' we'd get out of all kinds of things!
Please hold the city's facility and decision makers responsible.
thank you
Jennifer Birenbach
"The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference.
The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's
indifference." -Elie Weisel
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Subject:
do not let this go unchecked
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 02:47:33 -0000
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To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Guckert
2815 Mayview Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
NO on the Neuse Variance Request!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 03:05:39 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources.for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Garry Williams
209 Ramblewood Dr. #83
Raleigh, NC 27609
From:
Mike Holland <[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 01:54:06 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
CC:
Sue Dayton <[e-mail]>
Please accept this request to extend the comment period to give folks like myself, time to get up to
speed on this issue and to submit our own comments.
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Thanks,
Mike Holland
Saxapahaw, NC
David Hence
DENR-DWQ Planning Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
E-mail: [e-mail]
Mr. Howe:
It is reported that the City of Raleigh has requested an exemption from the requirement to clean up
contaminated water and land that resulted from gross over application of sewage sludge over many
years from its Clayton wastewater treatment plant.
The City instead is requesting that natural processes be allowed to mitigate the resulting
contamination.
Please accept this letter as a formal request for the following:
1. Rejection of Raleigh's request for exemption. The City is responsible for the contamination it has
caused and should be required to clean it up. It also appears to be extremely negligent in its lengthy
delay in reporting the violation and resulting contamination of the Neuse River Basin.
2. Imposition of penalties on the City for what may be a deliberate over application of sludge. I
understand that it is claimed that the problem resulted from a miscalculation. That is possible but
unlikely. Deliberate action, if proved, should be penalized.
3. Natural process degradation is a very slow process and is not now allowed by the rules. It is not
appropriate in this case and the City's request for use of it as a primary method of decontamination
should be rejected.
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4. Extension of the comment period from October 5, 2007 for at least a month to give adequate time
for the public and interested parties to adequately review the situation, documents and potential
remedies.
Please keep me informed as to the progress of this action and your response to my request for an
extension of the comment period.
Thank you very much.
Allen Spalt.
Allen Spalt
300 James Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: <[e-mail]>
Subject:
clean up Neuse River Waste Water Plant pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 06:33:40 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr..Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
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Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution- not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I am a low wage-earning teacher, but I am very willing to pay
increased taxes for this necessary pollution clean-up.
I urge you to give this matter your most careful consideration
for the health of many North Carolinians.
Sincerely,
Nancy Riva-Palacio
1004 Dogwood Lane
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Water Clean Up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 11:37:05 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
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the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
ron snyder
204 leeward ct
cary, NC 27511
Subject:
Raleigh variance request
From:
"John Crenshaw" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:53:28 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
I do not support the proposed variance request.
While there may be a reasonable solution short of the full $80 million fix, more needs to be done to
protect the Neuse than Raleigh is proposing. They are blatantly in violation of state law and should
not be allowed to dodge out of it without doing a lot more to repair their damage.
John Crenshaw
6109 Alanda Ct
Raleigh, NC
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[e-mail] phone: [phone] fax: [phone]
ERG 1600 Perimeter Park Suite 200 Morrisville, NC 27560
Subject:
Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 12:28:38 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean this
up but it is our responsibility. I want the City of Raleigh to
meet our moral and legal obligations to correct this problem. In
the midst of this serious drought we need to protect and
conserve all water sources.
Sincerely,
Teresa Gabrielle
535 S. Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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ubject:
Raleigh's Responsibility
From:
deb_ [e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 12:37:58 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Deborah Welch
6226 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
sludge
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
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04 Oct 2007 12:46:12 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
madsino crum
402 boros rd
new bem, NC 28560
Subject:
Neuse River Clean-up
From:
"J.C.Wilson"<[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 08:47:55 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Dear Mr. Hance: I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen groundwater
pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the largest incidence of
groundwater contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be dismissed without
action.
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I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance. Raleigh should either treat their ground
water pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland restoration ( or through
storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to
meet our moral and legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let it leach downstream
for other communities to deal with.
I have sent the same letter to Raleigh City Council members.
Sincerely,
J.C. Wilson
Subject:
Neuse River variance request
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 13:00:46 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
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after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Along with my family's concern for the environment we are avid
canoeists. We would like to see the river restored in our son's
lifetime so that he can share the joy of exploring the river
with his children one day.
Sincerely,
Ben Fleming
230 E Park St
Cary, NC 27511
Subject:
Reject Raleigh Request for Variance Re: Neuse Cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 13:51:01 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
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I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat the ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Alice Snell
10408 Boxelder Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
Raleigh pollution
From:
Barbara Lorie <[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:51:42 -0400
To:
David Hance <[e-mail]>
I am shocked that Raleigh is even suggesting they should be allowed to continue polluting the land
surrounding that city. Even the most ignorant person on the planet knows that water is our most
precious resource and that Raleigh is operating on a deficit time frame for what has to be done.
Please do not let them get away with this! Barbara Lorie, Blue Heron Farm, Pittsboro
Subject:
Neuae River Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 14:26:53 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Gilbert Hartis
102 Wall Creek Dr.
Rolesville, NC 27571
Subject:
request & comment
From:
"matthew miller" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:34:05 -0500
To:
<[e-mail]>
David Hance
DENR-DWQ-Planning Section
fax [phone]
Raleigh should be required to clean up now and pay the fine. They would not have done anything
unless they were caught. They purpose of the fine is to be proactive in preventing future "accidents".
Without a fine and cleanup some underhanded political dealings seem to be taking place. They are not
being good upstream neighbors. They need to play by they same rules that are required by the rest of
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the citizens. I personally raised concerns about the field spraying years ago and was assured that it
was safe and that I did not know what I was talking about. They had "experts".
My neighborhood, Pine Hollow in Wake county, is very close to the sprayed area; Can we get
connected to a water system?
Matthew Miller
1101 Fairway Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
Wake County .... yes, it really is in Wake County not the other county that starts with a J
[e-mail]
919-210-6820
Subject:
pollution issues
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 15:21:55 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself.· I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.I have
been personally been involved in trying to clean up Falls Lake
and the Neuse river for over three years.I do not understand how
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the city of Raleigh can know of this problem and simply do
nothing!! !COME ON!!! You can not tell me that the people that
were discharging all that sludge did not know about the nitrite
levels being off the charts, you think the general public is
stupid.If we the people had known of this sooner we would have
told the officals involved to clean up the mess they had made at
there on hands.I would bet that the property values will plummet
when this all comes out. How nice for the city of Raleigh to
hook these people on to city water. That did not FIX THE PROBLEM
JUST COVERED IT UP. Did these people recieve any $
compensation?It is now time for Raleigh officals to the right
thing and clean up the mess and not wait for the next generation
to clean up after us.The city of Raleigh gets alot of money
selling water to other towns and such, maybe its time to use
some of those funds to insure water quality for all.
Sincerely,
Amy Poole
3940 Falls Lake Road
Durham, NC 27703
Subject:
Please help keep water safe
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 16:44:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
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pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Schuler
1826 a Hilton St
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Raleigh Must Clean Up Wastewater Treatment Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 17:53:46 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
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Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Lawson Henry Lowrance
5990 Hathaway Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Subject:
Raleigh Variance Request
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 19:30:31 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
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after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
As a downstream,resident I do not want my familys' health or the
health of our wildlife resources to be negatively impacted for
the 30-40 years just because the City of Raleigh does not want
to do the right thing!
Sincerely,
James Sasser
6745 Devils Racetrack Road
Four Oaks, NC 27524
Subject:
Opposition to City of Raleigh Variance Request
From:
"Thomas C. Worth, Jr." <[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:36:52 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Mr. Hance: Please see attached letter which is also being forwarded to you by Federal Express and
Hand Delivery.
Thank you.
Thomas C. Worth, Jr.
PO Box 1799
127 W. Hargett Street, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27602 (27601)
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Signed Hance letter 10-4-07 .doc
Subject:
City of Raleigh Neuse Pollution clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
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04 Oct 2007 19:44: 10 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Sherrill Laffey
6304 Ansley Lane
Raleigh, NC 27612
Subject:
No Variance Please!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 19:46:52 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
It would be irresponsible not to fully take care of the problems
our City has created.
Sincerely,
J arnie Ramsey
2702 Van Dyke Ave
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Comment on City of Raleigh requested variance
From:
"russ briggs" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:22:10 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
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CC:
<[e-mail]>, "'Thomas C. Worth, Jr."' <[e-mail]>
Mr. Hance,
Please find attached my letter regarding the variance request by the City of
Raleigh. This is an electronic version of the letter that will be delivered
to your office.
Thank you
Russell Briggs
dwqletter.pdf
Subject:
Excess Nitrogen on the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 20:28:52 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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People must take responsibility for their actions. Though I did
not reside in Raleigh during the time period of the violations,
if it results in current residents footing the bill then that is
what it takes. Doing the right thing should not be ignored,
rather true leadership is willing to take on the challenge. In
this instance, it is up to EMC to force Raleigh leadership to
take on its responsibilities.
Sincerely,
Mark Chavez
7421 Chippenham Court
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
Act now, Raleigh -PLEASE
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 20:54:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
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I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Chico Scott
P. 0. Box 25982
Raleigh, NC 27611
Subject:
Raleigh needs to be responsible for its nitrogen
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 20:56:54 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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I would like to know that all possible methods of handling this
problem have been investigated. Raleigh cannot disregard the law
and the results of its actions. However as a Raleigh citizen I
would like to be assured that the fairest and most cost
effective measures are the ones taken.
Sincerely,
Candice Fuller
5300 Castlebrook Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject:
Our responsiblity, our fault.
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
04 Oct 2007 20:59:35 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
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legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
As a long time resident of both Raleigh and New Bern, shame on
me for letting this go on and I frankly do not see any way
around the issue of responsibility. Ignorace is no excuse.
Sincerely,
Josephine Scott Dorsett
2125 White Oak Road
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
reject Raleigh's request for a variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
05 Oct 2007 04:32:15 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
William Young
101 Dickerson Ct.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Subject:
No to granting Raleigh an environmental variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 10:59:13 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Dean Kanipe
626 W Club Blvd
Durham, NC 27701
Clean u p your mess
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 11 :22:58 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance , DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance , DENR-DWO,
I am writin g re garding Ralei gh 's requested variance for nitro gen
groundwater p ollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of gr oundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I ho p e that DENR will re ject Ralei gh 's request for a variance.
Ralei gh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it throu gh other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or throu gh storm water retrofits).
I reco gn ize that it may cost the City a gr eat deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Ralei gh to meet our moral and
le gal obli gations to clean u p this p ollution -not simp ly to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Susan Sko g
3605 Camp Mangum W yp d
Ralei gh, NC 27612
Sub ject:
PLEASE Clean u p our water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 11 :40:38 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWO,
I am writing regarding Ralei gh 's requested variance for nitro gen
gr oundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
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dismissed without action.
I hop e that DENR will re ject Ralei gh's request for a variance.
Ralei should either treat their ound water ollution on site
or offset it throu gh other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I reco gnize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Ralei gh to meet our moral and
le gal obli gations to clean u p this p ollution -not sim ply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Maria Fields
2817 Kittrell Dr
ralei gh, NC 27608
Sub ject:
DO THE RIGHT THING
From:
garden freeman c@n csu.edu
Date:
03 Oct 2007 11:47:48 -0000
To:
David.Hance @ncmail.net
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWO
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
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legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
SIMPLY PUT WHY DON'T YOU TAX THE NEW PEOPLE COMING TO
RALEIGH SO THEY CAN HELP PAY FOR THE PROBLEM. MAYBE THIS WILL
ALSO HELP SLOW DOWN RALEIGH'S GROWTH, WHICH IS A GOOD THING!!!!
YOU AND YOURS ARE BREAKING THE LAW, MAYBE NOT THE WRITTEN
LAW, BUT THE REAL LAW OFT AKING CARE OF OUR ENVIROMENT. YOU ARE
WRITING CHECKS ON MY SON'S FUTURE AND HE SOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY
THE PRICE, NOR SHOULD I!! I HELPED TO ELECT YOU WITH THE
UNDERSTANDING YOU WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE WORLD I LNE, SLEEP,
EAT AND WORK IN. YOU DID NOT HOLD UP YOUR END OF THE AGREEMENT.
SO YOU FIRED A MANAGER, WELL YOU KNEW WHAT HEW AS DOING, HE
JUST GOT FIRED, YOU ARE STILL LIABLE. SO STAND UP AND TAKE YOUR
MEDICINE, BE A PERSON OF INTEGRITY AND DO WHAT IS THE RIGHT
THING TO DO. DO NO HARM TO OUR WORLD AND MAKE IT BETTER THAN
WHEN YOU FOUND IT.
PS. I'LL BE IN CRABTREE CREEK (BEHIND CRABTREE MALL)THIS
WEEKEND WITH THE SCOUTS CLEANING IT UP, IT STARTS AT 9 BRING
YOUR GLOVES AND WADING SHOES AND COME HELP, AND I'LL BE GLAD TO
TALK WITH YOU!!
Garden Freeman
Sincerely,
GARDEN FREEMAN
2708 St Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
take responsibility, clean the Neuse, stop dumping untreated sludge
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 11 :56:03 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
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variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I'm a Raleigh native and want to continue to see Raleigh become
more "green". Part of that effort must be to take responsibility
for what has already occurred and clean it up properly.
Sincerely,
David McDowell
1901-302 Trailwood Heights Ln
Raleigh, NC 27603
ubject:
Clean-up the mess!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 12:01:15 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
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Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buff er or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Frank McKay
4219 The Oaks Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
City of Raleigh's Neuse River Pollution
From:
j [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 12 :23 :20 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
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I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
James Withers
5 Palmetto Place
Greenville, NC 27858
Subject:
Cleaning up the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 12:34:56 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Elizabet h Gardner
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1806 Bickett Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Cleaning up the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 12:34:56 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
DecJ.rMr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buff er or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Elizabet h Gardner
1806 Bickett Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Clean up the Neuse
From:
andrew _ [e-mail]
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Date:
03 Oct 2007 12:49:33 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Andrew Rietbergen
3021 Grande Valley Cir
Cary, NC 27513
Subject:
RALEIGH MUST CLEAN UP!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 12:49:33 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Anna Block
311 7 Merrianne Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Why are you NOT planning to clean up?
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 12:41:13 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
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contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Ifwe cause the problem *WE* should fix it.
Sincerely,
Daniel Mott
2925 Claremont Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Please do the right thing
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:02:18 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
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restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Brian Hedrick
7901 Mayapple Place
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
Raleigh should clean up it's mess!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:03:24 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department ofEnvironinent and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I live directly on the Neuse River. I bought my house there to
enjoy the river. Now the city of Raleigh has endangered not only
my lifestyle but my family as well.
Here in NC we were all raised to "do the right thing". That's
what I'd like the city of Raleigh to do.
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Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Yours Sincerely;
Carlton Howard Raleigh, NC
Sincerely,
Carlton Howard
3616 Willow Bluff Dr
Casa Rio
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject:
Clean up the Neuse River, Take responsibility for State pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:07:39 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
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restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
It's time for Raleigh's state capital to be a leader and example
for the rest of the states, and other states regarding
protection and restoration of this valuable resource.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Mozingo
11313 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
Subject:
Do the Right Thing!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:11:50-0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
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it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. The
gov't allowed it to happen and now the gov't should clean it up.
If a citizen was responsible for this they'd be in jail for
refusing to clean it up. I am aware of who is serving our city
and you can be sure that none of you will be re-elected if you
choose to do nothing. I have friends who work for the News and
Observer and if I have to there will be a nice big headline
about Raleigh not cleaning up their own mess. It's a disgrace
that it has come to this.
Sincerely,
Bart Iannetta
9121-204 Sweetbrook Lane
Raleigh , NC 27615
Subject:
Neuase Polution variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date :
03 Oct 2007 13 :20:28 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
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allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Clarence Roberts
5417 Turkey Creek Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
Clean up your act
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:26:58 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
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legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Robert S Karvwatt
803 Brooks Ave
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Neuse Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:29:01 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I am deeply concerned about this for reasons beyond the
pollution; the fact that we are experiencing a severe drought
only makes this even more important. We must protect our water
sources.Please give this the attention it needs and don't follow
a course of ignoring it.
Sincerely, Janet Coleman Raleigh, NC
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Sincerely,
Janet Coleman
1228 Mitchell Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Neuse Contamination
From:
"Bart lannetta" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 08:29:16 -0500
To:
[e-mail]
Please do not allow the City of Raleigh to get out of their responsibility to clean up their own mess.
First of all, it's a disgrace that this could happen -that the gov't who is supposed to look out for the
people has caused more damage to our environment than anything else. How is this even an option -
that they can try to get a waiver on their responsibility. If I decided to dump some used motor oil all
over the capital building grounds every day, I'm sure I could just walk away and say nature will take
it's course. Letting them get away with this will set a bad precedent and there's already so much
corruption at every level of gov't, this could only make the public angry.
Please do what's right.
Thank you,
Bart
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Subject:
reject Raleigh's request for a variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:45:19 -0000
To:
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[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Gayle Tabor
6130 shiloh dr
Wilmington, NC 28409
Subject:
Nuese sludge
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13:47:23 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for.a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Joe Berry
1705 brookcliff Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
Subject:
Raleigh's Resources
From:
kathleen _ [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13 :51 :43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
The environmental industry can work with the City to provide a
more effective solution. Do nothing is not acceptable by
industry standard.
Sincerely,
Katie McKeithan
314 Correnant Creek Dr
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Clean it up!!!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 13: 51 :43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
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nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Take responsibility for our actions!!!!!
Sincerely,
Tommy Zwirblia
105 Scarlet Green Ct
Gamer, NC 27529
Subject:
Raleigh Sewage Variance
From:
<[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 9:52:30 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
David Hance
DENR-DWQ-Planning Section
161 7 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Hance:
I am incensed that Raleigh's failure to either comply with state dean water regulations or clean up the
resulting mess could be considered for a "variance" in connnectin with the city's Neuse River
sewage-treatment plant. The Neuse is vital to many communities downstream and is currently
moving up the list of the nation's polluted rivers. Ifl correctly understand the facts as presented in
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yesterday's N&O, Raleigh has skirted or overtly disregarded rules and standards with it's operation of
this plant for years despite citations and fines.
Raleigh needs to clean up it's mess. As a citizen, taxpayer, and fisherman, I strongly oppose this
vanance.
Frank Proctor
Subject:
Neuse River WTP
From:
matt_ [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 14:03:42 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
As a resident of the area directly impacted by the polluting
effects of the brownfield spray, I would hope that the city
would use my tax dollars to help keep me and my family safe from
pollution. Wetland restoration would not only provide a cost
effective, long term solution but would provide numerous other
benefits to wildlife and air quality. I implore Raleigh city
leaders to do the fiscally and environmentally prudent thing and
create a win-win situation for everyone.
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Sincerely,
matthew rubino
221 d. clark labs
dept. of zoology, nc state university
raleigh, NC 27695
Subject:
Raleigh pollution of Neuse river
From:
gill.h. [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 14:04:47 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself; I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
gill phillippi
13 9 grande dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Subject:
Groundwater Pollution Variance Disapproval
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 14:14:34 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City of Raleigh a great deal to
clean up after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet the
moral and legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not
simply to let it leach downstream for other communities to deal
with.
If not now, when???
Sincerely,
George Wisneskey
42 Cove Ct
Oriental, NC 28571
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Subject:
groundwater pollution of the Neuse by City of Raleigh
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 14:20:58 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I would hope that the City of Raleigh will take responsibility
for cleaning up its messes, as we all learned in grade school,
and not simply let it leach downstream for other communities to
deal with. What kind of model would that set? What do we as a
community want to be known for?
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. Maybe the City will remember that prevention is a
lot cheaper than clean up afterwards, and conduct their
Wastewater Treatment business differently from now on.
Sincerely,
Marcee Silver
1025 Harvey St.
Raleigh, NC 27608
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Subject:
Raleigh Wastewater Treatment Plant
From:
"Duncan McManus" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:27:08 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Mr. Hance,
I read with interest the story about the Raleigh wastewater treatment plant
in the October 2, 2007 edition of the News and Observer.
I work for Redox Tech, LLC in Cary, North Carolina. We are a remediation
contractor, and we are currently treating a nitrogen plume in Wilmington, NC
using active (air sparging) and passive (permeable reactive wall)in-situ
methods. The contaminants at our Wilmington site include ammonia and
nitrates. So far, the monitoring results are promising.
I understand that the City of Raleigh is in compliance with their permit as
described in the article; however, I want to know if the City or its
consultant have considered other treatment technologies. If ammonia is not
a contaminant, a permeable reactive wall along with natural attenuation
might be a cost-effective alternative to the pump-and-treat system mentioned
in the newspaper article -and still reduce the nitrogen entering the river
through the groundwater.
Can you tell me who the City's consultant is for this project? Also, who
should I contact to request a file review?
Thanks,
Duncan McManus
Redox Tech, LLC
Cary, NC 27513
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Subject:
Water Quality and our Environment
From:
[e-mail]
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Date:
03 Oct 2007 14:27:41 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Laura Gould
9105 Sulkirk Drive
Raleigh, NC 27617
Subject:
No to Raleigh's cleanup variance
From:
Jeri Gray <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:33:12 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
To:
[e-mail]
CC:
Russ Stephenson <[e-mail]>, Thomas Crowder
<[e-mail]>, Charles Meeker <[e-mail]>, Joyce
Kekas <[e-mail]>, Tommy Craven <[e-mail]>,"Phillip Isley
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<[e-mail]>, James West <[e-mail]>, Jessie Taliaferro
<[e-mail]. us>
2406 Stafford Ave
Raleigh NC 27607
October 3, 2007
To The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
The City of Raleigh should not be granted a variance from groundwater cleanup rules for pollution at
its Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
For nearly two decades, the city has had evidence that application of wastewater sludge to fields
around the wastewater treatment plant was causing elevated nitrates in groundwater. Rather than
doing the responsible thing and purchasing/leasing more land to reduce its application rates, Raleigh
Public Utilities blamed the pollution on other sources and continued operations as usual.
Now that drinking water wells near the plant have been documented as contaminated by nitrates and
nitrogen enriched groundwater has been shown discharging into the Neuse River, the city wants to be
held blameless.
Giving the city a variance and allowing the nitrogen pollution to continue would simply signal to
other wastewater dischargers that they can intentionally pollute and not be held responsible.
Raleigh Public Utilities argues that cleaning up the groundwater pollution would cost too much and
wants the extra nitrogen load simply to be added to its current allocation. At the same time it
continues annual increases to its water and sewer rates to fund a capital improvement program that
anticipates expansions of wastewater treatment plants it now operates in the Neuse River
Basin(including the Neuse River plant) by nearly 20 MGD by 2020.
Given the revenue that Raleigh Public Utilities is currently raising, the argument that cleaning up the
pollution will create a financial hardship is not to be taken seriously. Its expansion plans might be set
back a bit, but that is the price it should have to pay for irresponsible management of its wastewater
treatment plant.
Further, with increases to wastewater discharges being planned, isn't it reasonable to think that at
some point soon Raleigh will reach the limit of its nitrogen allocation and be required to make a
reduction somehow. Why not now?
Raleigh should be held responsible for its intentional pollution of the Neuse River and be sent the
message that its future growth will depend heavily on good stewardship of its natural resources.
Thank you for consideration of my comments.
Jeri Gray
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[e-mail]
Subject:
Clean water is vital to our future
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 14:38:25 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
The current drought situation simply underscores the need to
protect the water resources we have. The idea that we can "let
nature take care of the problem" as we continue to negatively
impact one our most important rivers is beyond understanding. As
a taxpayer, I understand that the clean up will cost us all, but
I believe it's a price we MUST pay as a step to restoring our
precious water resources here in North Carolina. It's time we
faced our responsibilties to improving the environment head on,
and pay the price for the damage done. Please do not let the
City of Raleigh do this cleanup "on the cheap".
Sincerely,
Martha Gettys
3200 Neuse Banks Court
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject:
City of Raleigh Variance Request -Groundwater Contamination
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From:
Jeff Mann <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:38:28 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
To:
[e-mail]
The purpose of this email is to comment on the City of Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution related to operation of the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Pollution on this scale simply cannot be tolerated and to allow a variance would set a dangerous
precedence. While it is encouraging that Raleigh has invested in the Neuse River Facility and that
nitrogen discharge levels have been decreased significantly (as a result of almost $40 Million of
investment), allowing a variance in this case would completely negate these gains.
Raleigh must take ownership of this serious problem that was created as a direct result of
missmangement of the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Facility. Therefore, I encourage DENR to
reject Raleigh's request for a variance. Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
JeffMann
JeffMann
[e-mail]
Subject:
reject variance request by City of Raleigh
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:02:28 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
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nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Patricia Roberts
5417 Turkey Creek Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
Nitrogen Waiver
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:02:28 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
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I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I want the City of Raleigh to meet its moral and legal
obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let it
leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Within the justice system, a common term is "if you do the
crime, you'll do the time." This is as appropriate to a legal
entity as it is to an individual.
There are no "do-overs" or free passes. Raleigh's actions have
seriously damaged not only its local environment but a
significant fraction of eastern North Carolina. They must repair
that which they have damaged.
Raleigh must "do the time."
Sincerely,
Elliott Alterman 10081 Windward Drive New Bern, NC 28560
Sincerely,
Elliott Alterman
10081 Windward Drive
New Bern, NC 28560
Subject:
Nuese River Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15 :05 :42 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
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nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue .. Our state and local
governments should be the role models for others to follow. Not
only is it a moral obligation but a legal responsibility
mandated by the City's NPDES permit and the Clean Water Act.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Mike Giles
131 Racine Drive
Suite 101
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject:
Don't let Raleigh duck their responsibility for clean water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:11:11 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
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Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. Save
your Neuse, it's a keeper.
Sincerely,
davidmoody
7908 milltrace run
raleigh, NC 27615
Subject:
Deny Raleigh Sludge Variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:19:45 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
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Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
The current drought highlights how critical it is to protect and
clean up all sources of fresh water. This includes not only
taking action this year, but taking action that will impact our
water supplies for years and decades to come. You must deny the
variance request and send a message to those responsible for
maintaining critical resources (fresh water) in the public
trust.
Say "No" to Raleigh.
Sincerely,
Spank McCoy
7225 Winding Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject:
City of Raleigh Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:23:03 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
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pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Luis Lopez
4820 Arbor Chase Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
Subject:
concerns about water/environment
From:
mdeborahj [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:26:27 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
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Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
mary deborah jackson
1014 north street
smithfield, NC 27577
Subject:
clean water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:35:25 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
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after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. it is
absolutely necessary that we maintain our rivers in the cleanest
condition possible. sincerely, tony cowan 825 valerie dr,
raleigh, nc 27606
Sincerely,
tonycowan
825 valerie dr
raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
comment on Raleigh's variance request
From:
Ginger Deason <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 08:35:59 -0700 (PDT)
To:
[e-mail]
CC:
[e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail], [e-mail]
Hi Mr. Hance,
My name is Ginger Deason and I'm a resident of Raleigh. After reading the article about the city's
request for a waiver on state rules to clean up groundwater, I was fuming mad. I realize it's a tough
issue and a hard situation to deal with. I am hesitant to jump on the bandwagon to make the city pay
for the cleanup and suffer, it's not a cheap or easy thing to do.
However, I've thought about it carefully and it seems that if the city insists on growing, clear-cutting
more land for more and more apartments, condos, and housing developments (It's happening
everywhere! It's totally insane! Look at Gorman St. near the 1-40 interchange, look at Oberlin they're
building new apartments there where there used to be huge trees on the land!), then the city needs to
have a sustainable and legitimate plan for how to handle the waste of the thousands of people who
move here every year. It isn't fair for future generations to say that today we don't need to do it -we
can let nature take it's course. It just doesn't work that way. There will come a day when Nature can't
handle everything that we give it. We've already seen those days coming.
Water is a precious resource upon which all life depends. We should protect its quality and quantity at
all costs. The City of Raleigh should be held responsible for its contamination and it should spend the
money on the necessary clean-up. It should also come up with better plans for the future to make sure
this doesn't happen again. (It was nice to read that the city has improved its operation of the sewage
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treatment plant.) It's about time for a moratorium on building -unbridled growth is not a sustainable
strategy for economic development.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Ginger Deason
816 Merrie Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught,
will we realize that we cannot eat money.
~ 19th century Cree saying
Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us.
Subject:
CORPUD Course Correction
From:
ryke [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:38:38 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
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it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
CORPUD has presented a false dichotomy to the EMC. There are a
range of actiosn which could be taken here. While 426 wells is
more than $25M, why has CORPUD not worked with environemntal
groups to come up with better ways to spend that $25M. The $80M
figure comes from adding additional plant capacity. That is not
needed to protect the river, but to protect growth in capacity.
In any event, CORPUD can do better than say all or nothing.
Thanks,
Ryke
Sincerely,
Ryke Longest
1001 West South Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Subject:
Groundwater cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:44:00 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
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As a science teacher I want to be able to tell my students that
a mistake was made but the right thing was done and that is to
clean it up so that my students here and downstream don suffer.
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution- not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Randy Senzig
6814 Fayetteville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
Subject:
Neuse River
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15 :44:00 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
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Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Kate Kelleher
802 Chamberlain St.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Clean up after sludge overload!
From:
j [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 15:59:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh should step up and fix the problem that poor management
of its WWTP has caused. Perhaps Raleigh could turn this into a
positive situation by focusing efforts on stormwater retrofits
projects. This would reduce nitrogen loading to the river and
possibly advance the state of the science on stormwater
retrofits under local conditions.
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Sincerely,
JoeRudek
6616 Green Rise Road
hillsborough, NC 27278
Subject:
Raleigh should clean up their pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 16:43:57 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Betty Williamson
3113 Georgian Terrace
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Groundwater Contamination Responsibility
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From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 16:47:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Be the change you want to see in the environment.
Barbara Beechwood 2717 Augusta Dr Durham NC 27707
Sincerely,
Barbara Beechwood
2717 Augusta Dr
Durham,, NC 27707
Subject:
City of Raleigh-Neuse River pollution
From:
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[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 17:02:24 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
the mess they have created, but the City of Raleigh should meet
it's obligations to clean up this pollution. They should not be
allowed to do nothing.
Raleigh is risking the health of other communities by allowing
this pollution mess to leach downstream.
Waiving the fine is OK; use the money for the cleaning.
If this had been the City of Durham, the N&O would have run
front pages headlines.
John L. Black 620 Guy Walker Way Durham, NC 27703
Sincerely,
John Black
620 guy Walker Way
Durham, NC 27703
Subject:
Act Responsibly To Clean Up the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
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03 Oct 2007 18:34:43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
KimD'Amico
1011 New Chester Ct
Apex, NC 27502
Subject:
Raleigh messed it up, Raleigh CLEAN it up!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 18:34:43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buff er or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Even my teenagers know that, if they want to be able to live in
their rooms, thay have to pick them up. Not just wait for the
garbage and dirty clothes to rot away. Hell, even animals are
smart enough not to shit where they sleep.
CLEAN IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Brian McPherson
5036 Denham Ct
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
raleilgh waver on water
From:
"Jaffe" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:40:10 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
i knowthat allowing nitrates in the wate will add very hilgh medilcal and social costs to us. i am in
favaor of true remedial action of processing the water;. with 21 test well ne an<;l adding40 mor wells a
real system cane set up to rid the water of the nitrates. water is our most valuable resource. we have
to find the will ,money,to do the right thing.
hermanjaffe 209 old grove lane, apex, n.c. 27502-7005
phone [phone]
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Subject:
Raleigh should take responsibility for polluting the Neuse River
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 18:43:20 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Dennis Balch
2624 1/2 Bedford Ave
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
save our rivers!
From:
lancejohnson _ 200 [e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 18:52:57 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
michael keeney
3116 academy rd
durham, NC 27707
Subject:
Raleigh's Chance For Clean Water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 18:55:03 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
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nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
. on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
The bottom line is that a the health of the Neuse River whose
threads impact all of Raleigh at many levels, is an invaluable,
and irreplaceable resource. Present and future Raleigh citizens
all depend on it. It is easier and ultimately less expensive to
clean it up now than it ever will be. What's more, it is Raleigh
government's responsibility to stop and clean the sewage sludge
that proliferated under its watch.
The voters and citizens of Raleigh all look to you to the right
thing. Can we count on you?
Sincerely,
Eric Donin
8439 Reedy Ridge Lane
Raleigh, NC 27613
Subject:
No variance!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 19:14:13 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Kate Kluttz
2405 Bertie Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
Subject:
Clean up our water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 19:39:28 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
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Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Nora Gottlieb
4908 Forestville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
Subject:
CLEAN UP THE NEUSE RNER
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 20:42:20 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
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or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
EDWARD MCGEE
103 Talon Dr.
Cary, NC 27518
Subject:
Neuse River Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 21:43:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
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Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Woody O'Brian
3416 Queensferry Dr
Wilson, NC 27896
Subject:
CLEAN UP OUR NEUSE RNER
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 21:57:13 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
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after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I am retired P.E. and have years of experience on sewage
treatment plants,and I realize that it is tough to prevent
contamination of our waters, but the maximum effort must be
taken by all persons polluting our river. I beg you upstreamers
to stop adding pollution to our Neuse.
Sincerely,
Arthur Behrer
3502 Wedgewood Dr.
New Bern, NC 28562
Subject:
No to Raleigh's variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 21:58:16 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
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allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Evelyn Durmaz
506 E. Dynasty Drive
Cary, NC 27513
Subject:
Neuse Nitrate Contamination
From:
"Susan Johnson" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:15:09 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Dear Mr. Hance:
Growth in NC will continue apace, we can count on it. It is incredibly short-sighted and
irresponsible of our state's capitol city to suggest that it not take this opportunity to mitigate a problem
it has created. Raleigh must act now to clean up its previous mistakes, while it has the chance!
Failure to do this will be correctly judged by future generations of our families as an error of
judgment of monumental proportions.
The request of Raleigh to be relieved of its responsibility for creating this situation should not be
granted. There should be no waiver given by the State of North Carolina! The Neuse is too important
to this state. There is no easy out. Raleigh must follow through with Option One: to clean the entire
site.
Subject:
Groundwater pollution
From:
csnow 1 [e-mail]
Date:
Sincerely,
Susan D. Johnson
Raleigh, NC
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To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Snow
3108 Hunters Bluff Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
Take Responsibility for your mistakes
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
03 Oct 2007 23:50:44 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Frank Hodge
502 N Main St.
Rolesville, NC 27571
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Subject:
Raleigh -Clean Up the Neuse!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 22:35:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Lena Gallitano
2907 Hostetler St
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Subject:
Raleigh Waste Treatment
From:
"Fred Fenimore" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 06:54:50 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
Why doesn't the City of Raleigh follow the steps of Milwaukee, WI and Louisville, KY and put in
a fertilizer facility that would at least provide a revenue stream that could offset their cost of
disposing waste product.
Fred Fenimore
4290 Monterey Drive
Florence, SC 29501
Fax [phone]
Mobile [phone]
[e-mail]
Subject:
Raleigh wastewater waiver
From:
"Amy Sawyer" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 07:50:21 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
In response to the N &O story today -October 2nd, 2007 -
I beleive the City of Raleigh must take responsibility for its actions and go the full distance for
cleaning up their problems at the SE Wake County wasterwater plant.
Please do not waive their responsibility for environmental damage they have caused -and continue
to cause.
I live along the Neuse River and as a citizen make every effort to protect this resource -using
nitrate free detergeants and being conscientious about what is discharged into my septic system .. .I
use no pesticides or fertilizers beyond compost - I seriously try to be a good neighbor of the river -
and so should they. Our local governments should be held accountable for their actions and how
they affect the rest if the community. Raleigh is affecting communities downriver -not being a
good neighbor -and they should not be allowed to get away with this.
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Amy Sawyer
2929 Horse Shoe Fann Rd.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject:
the Neuse and YOU
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 12:37:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
We who live downstream and continually work to protect this
river (one of the 10 Most endangered rivers in the USA) are
incensed that once again the city of Raleigh is trying to
sidestep protection of this river. We are sick to death of being
at the end of your refusal to keep it clean. Now do the right
thing for all of us and the generations to come!
Sincerely,
natalie baggett
5007 trentwoods dr
new bern, NC 28562
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Subject:
Raleigh wants cleanup waiver
From:
"Chancey, Paul" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 08:37:37 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
David, I can see two sides to this issue. If the city can affect this cleanup through natural attrition of
the nitrogen over time without endangering residential water supplies and having no more than a
reasonable target effect on the river then as a tax payer I would be for it. On the other hand has a
citizen I like to see the criminals ... ? Punished. This says clean up your mess.
Subject:
polluted water
From:
"penny sparacino" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 09:53:54 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
I am constantly amazed at the assumption that businesses have, that the law means "anyone except
me". After warnings to clean up the pollution mess the city of Raleigh thinks that they should get
a waiver from a regulation that protects the Neuse river? There are regulations in place that
prevent me from contaminating the Neuse river watersheds as well as any other water source. I
would have to pay for the cleanup if I violated those regulations and so should the city of Raleigh.
In fact, they should want to protect those citizens and their livelihoods who live down stream. By
all means have the city pay the full price for correcting their mistake.
Penny Sparacino
Durham property owner
Whortonsville property owner (Pamlico sound)
Subject:
Raleigh's groundwater pollution
From:
"Lynn Johnson" <ncl [e-mail]>
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:50:45 -0400
To:
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<[e-mail]>
By all means, Raleigh should be required to clean up the mess that they KNOWINGLY m~de.
They were told to cease and disist and did not do so. Now, the Neuse, a river depended on by a lot
of people for their drinking water, has a high nitrogen content that could have and should have been
·prevented.
Raleigh is already a "water hog"--1 cannot believe they have not already instituted a no watering
ban permitting outside watering only with a watering can. Instead, wealthy Raleighites and
Caryites have nice green lawns and towns downriver are looking at limited drinking water that may
harm our health.
They should be required to clean up their mess--if it costs them $80 million, remind them that if
they had stopped when originally ordered to do so, the cost of cleanup would have been
significantly less.
Lynn Johnson
206 Longview Dr
Smithfield NC 27577
938-1299
Subject:
Raleigh's Waiver Request
From:
Paul S Taperek <[e-mail]>
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 11 :49:06 -0400
To:
[e-mail]
Hi:
Please deny the city of Raleigh's request for a waiver to the cleaning up of the nitrate pollution that
exists at their treatment plant on the Neuse River.
They should be made to clean up the mess they created and not allow it to run off into the river.
The river is a water supply, home to a variety of fish and a source of recreation that should not be
polluted any further.
If they could not foresee these problems then they should pay the consequences instead of looking
to pass the buck to someone else. They have already polluted the water in the area and are now
supplying homes with bottled water for the next 20 years. I do not trust them or their science.
Please deny their request.
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Thanks,
Paul.
Paul S. Taperek Ed.D.
Intervention Coordinator
Sanderson High School
5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-881-5002
fax-881-5006
[e-mail]
Subject:
Sewage clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 11:56:53 EDT
To:
[e-mail]
I am shocked and extremely distressed that Raleigh wants a variance to avoid having to clean up
the incredible pollution they have discharged into the Neuse. I don't care how much it costs, the
city continued to pollute despite warnings and citations, and now they need to do every single thing
possible to clean it up. Our family has a cottage on the Neuse near Arapahoe, and we can't even let
our kids swim there anymore. Fish kills and algae blooms have plagued the river for years, but
Raleigh apparently cares more about doing things the easy way even if they end up killing the river
altogether. It breaks my heart and enrages me at the same time. Suck it up, Raleigh, and do the
RIGHT thing. Clean it up!
George Johnson, Clayton
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Subject:
Take Ownership and Fix Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 16:58:48 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. What if
your children and grand-children want to live and play
downstream from Raleigh? How will you feel knowing that you
endangered their health and diminished their quality of life by
refusing to own up to the City of Raleigh's actions? It is worth
the cost to pay to fix this problem and clean this pollution
because the long term benefits far outweigh today's cleanup
costs.
Sincerely,
Jason Cashwell
3715 Harden Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
No to Raleigh's Variance Request on Neuse River Discharge
From:
"Leigh Wilson" <[e-mail]>
Date:
Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:43:01 -0400
To:
<[e-mail]>
I am a Raleigh native and currently a Raleigh city resident. I strongly believe the state should hold
firm on their pollution guidelines to protect the Neuse River. Raleigh should not be allowed a
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waiver to add more nitrogen to an already polluted river. The capital city of NC should set an
example as stewards of the precious water resources of our state.
Leigh Wilson
Subject:
clean up our water
From:
running girl @earthlink.net
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21:29:43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or ·offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Susan Karnatz
2365 Lazy River Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27610
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Subject:
Accepting responsibility
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21 :36:30 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I also recognize that we, as citizens, may end up
bearing some of that cost. I want the City of Raleigh to meet
our moral and legal obligations to clean up this pollution, not
simply to let it leach downstream for other communities to deal
with. We need to accept responsibility for our choices and their
consequences and take our lumps. Certainly, that's the lesson I
would want my children and the next generation of leaders to
learn from this -that we are accountable for our mistakes.
Sincerely,
Laurie Armstrong
10504 Tredwood Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
Neuse Pollution Clean-Up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21:39:50-0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Lisa Bachelder
1621 Sunrise Ave
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Do nothing? NO!
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From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21:43:21 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Max and Elena Matthews
1323 Westfield
RALEIGH, NC 27607
Subject:
Unacceptable ground water pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21:43:21 -0000
To:
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[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Katie Boone
408 Quail Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject:
No to nitrogen variance for Raleigh
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21:56:06 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
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Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
While it may cost me, as a Raleigh tax payer, more money to
clear up this issue, it is my responsibility and the city's
responsibility.
This is a wealthy community, and it is outrageous that we should
try to pawn this off on the people and wildlife who rely on the
Neuse River from Raleigh to the sea.
Sincerely,
Matthew Booker
218 N. Bloodworth St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Subject:
City of Raleigh EMC Variance Request
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21:56:06 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
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nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Samuel T Brown
4910 Tremont Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
clean up ground water
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21:58:20 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
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Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buff er or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Donna Bailey
2506 Mayview Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
Subject:
Say NO to Variance for Treatment Plant
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 21 :58:20 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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I am a Raleigh citizen and I believe that this is our
responsibility.
Sincerely,
KimDeCoste
905 W. Lenoir St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Subject:
Please No Variance for Raleigh Groundwater Cleanup
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 22:00:32 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Penelope Andrews
2117 Possum Trot Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Subject:
Raleigh-Clean up -Save the Neuse
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 22:04:03 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with,respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to,clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Thanks for listening.
Mary Lou Gelblum
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Gelblum
2302 Fairview Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27608
Subject:
Please help stop the pollution
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From:
[e-mail]
Date:
02 Oct 2007 22:07:26 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing with respect to the city of Raleigh's request to
the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources for a
variance that would allow the city to avoid cleaning up the
nitrogen groundwater pollution it has created at the Neuse River
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue ..
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution-not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Jessica Kelly
314 Lord Byron Court
Cary, NC 27513
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Subject:
Clean up the sludge
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 11:36:10 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration {or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue .
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution, not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Billie Karel
502 s._Boylan Ave. Apt A
Raleigh, NC 27603
Subject:
No variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 12:53:39 -0000
To:
David. [e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. As the
capitol city of North Carolina, Raleigh needs to set an example
in leadership for the rest of the state, not dodge their
responsibility.
Sincerely,
Sean Fakes
4013 Vesta Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
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et's clean up our own mess
From:
fshel1l [e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 14:16:34 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
shelley frazier
407. Frank St, #1
raleigh, NC 27604
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Subject:
Clean up pollution ....... restore wetlands .... .
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 15:33:37 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Wanda Webb Schrader
116 Skylark Way
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
Request to Clean-up Raleigh Neuse Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 15:38:40 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
This discharge should not be allowed to continue.
I request the City of Raleigh to meet their obligation to clean
up this pollution.
Sincerely,
Laura Parkinson
7811 Estate Hill St.
#1228
Raleigh, NC 27617
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Subject:
This is the information as I have it:
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 15:43:43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
aft er itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
STEVEN HICKLE
117 Brooks Ave
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Subject:
groundwater pollution and tiver water quality
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 16:15:06 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Hunter Turnage
4204 Oak Park Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Subject:
Clean it up Now!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 17:54:08 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Bond
2608 Newbold Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Subject:
Doing nothing is not an option ...
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 18:39:45 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
It's the City's responsibility to take care of this issue -and
it's owed to us, as residents.
Sincerely,
allison rownd
604 E. Franklin Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Subject:
Neuse pollution Clean up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 19:57:36 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Meredith de la vergne
1426 Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Subject:
REJECT City of Raleigh's request for variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 21:03:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Larry Larson
1811 Midwood DR
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject:
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Clean up the sludge, don't ignore it!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 00:07:53 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution, not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Donna Newman
710-D Powell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
City of Raleigh Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 06:22:15 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Steve Wiggs
1009 W. Peace St.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Subject:
Serious Concerns
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 12:26:56 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue. We must take responsibility
and appropriate action now before we create a world so toxic
that animal life and human quality of life is compromised beyond
repair.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. Why not create campaigns or drives to assist this
effort in raising money? I want the City of Raleigh to meet our
moral and legal obligations to clean up this pollution. We can
not simply let it leach downstream for other communities to deal
with. The negative impact on our environment by not taking this
concern seriously is very disturbing.
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Sincerely,
Jenny Turnage 1014 Oak Lake Court Raleigh NC 27606
Sincerely,
Jenny Turnage
1014 Oak Lake Court
raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
ground water pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 18:02:46 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
Meghan Melloy
601 Elm St
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject:
Please clean up your mess
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 19:02:37 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. However, financial costs pale in consideration of
the moral obligation to clean up pollution that the city
inappropriately dumped. It is unfair to our human and nonhuman
neighbors downstream to force other communities to deal our
mess. Please take responsible action by withdrawing the request
for a variance from water pollution regulations, and finding a
solution that will adequately address the problem.
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Sincerely,
Kristen Coracini
5725 Deblyn Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27612
Subject:
Raleigh Must Clean Up the Contamination!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 22:14:24 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
Lauren Thie
4020 Brewster Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
Leading By Example
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 22:37:44 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
Christina Stableford
717 Van Thomas Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject:
Raleigh Ground Water Clean Up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 23:35:04 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
We need to do everything possible to protect both ground and
surface water in NC. Raleigh should not be allowed to do
nothing. Please impose requirements that will help to address
this issue.
Thank you.
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Sincerely,
Gail Powell
6516 Deerview Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
I feel there should be no 3rd option. either clean up or restore wetlands to remove pollution
From:
lanier0 1 [e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 00:43:55 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
SHARON LANIER
1305 Swallow Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
Neuse Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 00:50:59 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
Sally Migliore
4613 Grenadine Ct
Raleigh, NC 27612
Subject:
Need for clean up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 03:30:22 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
William Radke
7524 Fairlawn Dr #204
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
The Neuse River Is Important to Me -Please clean it up.
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 12:41:36 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution and not simply to
let it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Amy Armbruster
1352 Swallow Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
cleaning up nitrogen groundwater pollution
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From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 13:00:48 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
mikev
Ashebrook Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27587
Subject:
Too Much Nitrogen Kill Fish
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
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01 Oct 2007 15:32:26 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Robert Seymour
4705 Glen Forest Dr
Raleigh, NC 27612
Legislate CLEAN-UP of Neuse!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 16:34: 10 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
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I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. Please enforce legislation requiring the City of
Raleigh to meet our moral and legal obligations to clean up this
pollution! And please enforce legislation mandating an immediate
stop to such contamination!
(Perhaps the fine that RPW should be paying for the violation of
its wastewater discharge permit could be rerouted to purchasing
technology that will clean up current and eliminate further
groundwater contamination.)
I respectfully urge you to take a strong stance in keeping our
state and its water healthy.
Sincerely,
Aniko Gaal
12420 Browder St.
Raleigh, NC 27614
Subject:
A Moral (and legal) Imperative
From:
maj [e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 17:05:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I paddle the Nuese downstream. My right leg is still enlarged
from a bacterial infection ( cellulitus 3 days in hospital with
IV antibiotics and 3 weeks of oral antibiotics)1acquired1 last
November downstream from a similar polluter known to the state,
cited by the state, and put on disregard by the polluter, the
state, the county, and all with a public health responsibility.
Please do not ignor and walk away from this one. DWQ -Can not
stand for Dismissing Water Quality.
Sincerely,
Dale Weston
611 Crissy Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
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Subject:
Take responsibilty for the pollution
From:
glenn _ [e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 17:05:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution, not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Doing nothing is highly irresponsible.
Sincerely,
Glenn Hennessee
624 Brent Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
Clean Rivers
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 17:38:27 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuseis already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
sam brewer
1316 rainwood lane
raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
Neuse River Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 19:34:57 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Lesa Sexton
717 Williams Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Subject:
It's your mess to clean up.
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 20:16:34 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution and not simply to
let it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Cool Cities do not pollute watersheds!
Sincerely,
John Hollingsworth
1101 Gunnison PL
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Subject:
Wastewater Treatment
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 21:01:51 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Let's take a stand! Protect our environment, each other and our
future.
Sincerely,
Heather Huffine
4418 Vienna Crest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
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Subject:
Clean up the sludge
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 11:36:10 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance .
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other. means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution, not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Billie Karel
502 S. Boylan Ave. Apt A
Raleigh, NC 27603
Subject:
No variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 12:53:39 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
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Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with. As the
capitol city of North Carolina, Raleigh needs to set an example
in leadership for the rest of the state, not dodge their
responsibility.
Sincerely,
Sean Fakes
4013 Vesta Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Subject:
Neuse Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 13:07:49 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Please, be fair and make the right decision so the fish and
other organisms in the stream do not suffer. Clean it up so it
does not go down stream. There are other obvious consequences of
polution so do what is right. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Swisher
504 Blakewood Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
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let's clean up our own mess
From:
fshell [e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 14:16:34 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
shelley frazier
407 Frank St, #1
raleigh, NC 27604
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Subject:
Clean up pollution ....... restore wetlands .... .
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 15:33:37 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Wanda Webb Schrader
116 Skylark Way
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
Request to Clean-up Raleigh Neuse Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 15:38:40 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
This discharge should not be allowed to continue.
I request the City of Raleigh to meet their obligation to clean
up this pollution.
Sincerely,
Laura Parkinson
7811 Estate Hill St.
#1228
Raleigh, NC 27617
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Subject:
This is the information as I have it:
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 15:43:43 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
STEVEN HICKLE
117 Brooks Ave
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Subject:
groundwater pollution and tiver water quality
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 16:15:06 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that w:ould allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Hunter Turnage
4204 Oak Park Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Subject:
Clean it up Now!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 17:54:08 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Bond
2608 Newbold Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Subject:
Doing nothing is not an option ...
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 18:39:45 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itsel£ I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
It's the City's responsibility to take care of this issue -and
it's owed to us, as residents.
Sincerely,
allison rownd
604 E. Franklin Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Daily Summary of City of Raleigh Utilities Department-Variance Comments (9/28/07 through 10/01/07)
Subject:
Neuse pollution Clean up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 19:57:36 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Meredith de la vergne
1426 Park Drive
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Daily Summary of City of Raleigh Utilities Department -Variance Comments (9/28/07 through 10/01/07)
Subject:
REJECT City of Raleigh's request for variance
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
29 Sep 2007 21:03:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Larry Larson
1811 Midwood DR
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Subject:
Clean up the sludge, don't ignore it!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 00:07:53 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution, not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
:Ponna Newman
710-D Powell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
City of Raleigh Neuse Pollution Clean-up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 06:22:15 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Steve Wiggs
1009 W. Peace St.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Subject:
Serious Concerns
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 12:26:56 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue. We must take responsibility
and appropriate action now before we create a world so toxic
that animal life and human quality of life is compromised beyond
repa1r.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. Why not create campaigns or drives to assist this
effort in raising money? I want the City of Raleigh to meet our
moral and legal obligations to clean up this pollution. We can
not simply let it leach downstream for other communities to deal
with. The negative impact on our environment by not taking this
concern seriously is very disturbing.
Sincerely,
Jenny Turnage
1014 Oak Lake Court
raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
ground water pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 18:02:46 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Meghan Melloy
601 Elm St
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Subject:
Please clean up your mess
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 19:02:37 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. However, financial costs pale in consideration of
the moral obligation to clean up pollution that the city
inappropriately dumped. It is unfair to our human and nonhuman
neighbors downstream to force other communities to deal our
mess. Please take responsible action by withdrawing the request
for a variance from water pollution regulations, and finding a
solution that will adequately address the problem.
Sincerely,
Kristen Coracini
5725 Deblyn Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Subject:
Raleigh Must Clean Up the Contamination!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 22:14:24 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollu.tion ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Lauren Thie
4020 Brewster Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
Leading By Example
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 22:37:44 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Christina Stableford
717 Van Thomas Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
Raleigh Ground Water Clean Up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
30 Sep 2007 23:35:04 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance ..
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
We need to do everything possible to protect both ground and
surface water in NC. Raleigh should not be allowed to do
nothing. Please impose requirements that will help to address
this issue.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gail Powell
6516 Deerview Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
I feel there should be no 3rd option. either clean up or restore wetlands to remove pollution
From:
lanier0 1 [e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 00:43:55 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
SHARON LANIER
1305 Swallow Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
Neuse Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 00:50:59 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Sally Migliore
4613 Grenadine Ct
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Subject:
Need for clean up
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 03:30:22 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh 1s requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh 1s request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buff er or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
William Radke
7524 Fairlawn Dr #204
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Subject:
The Neuse River Is Important to Me -Please clean it up.
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 12:41:36-0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution and not simply to
let it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Amy Armbruster
1352 Swallow Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Subject:
cleaning up nitrogen groundwater pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 13:00:48 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
mikev
Ashebrook Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27587
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Subject:
Too Much Nitrogen Kill Fish
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 15:32:26 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
Robert Seymour
4705 Glen Forest Dr
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Legislate CLEAN-UP of Neuse!
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 16:34:10 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water ,
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. Please enforce legislation requiring the City of
Raleigh to meet our moral and legal obligations to clean up this
pollution! And please enforce legislation mandating an immediate
stop to such contamination!
(Perhaps the fine that RPW should be paying for the violation of
its wastewater discharge permit could be rerouted to purchasing
technology that will clean up current and eliminate further
groundwater contamination.)
I respectfully urge you to take a strong stance in keeping our
state and its water healthy.
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Sincerely,
Aniko Gaal
12420 Browder St.
Raleigh, NC 27614
Subject:
A Moral (and legal) Imperative
From:
maj [e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 17:05:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
I paddle the Nuese downstream. My right leg is still enlarged
from a bacterial infection ( cellulitus 3 days in hospital with
N antibiotics and 3 weeks of oral antibiotics )'acquired' last
November downstream from a similar polluter known to the state,
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cited by the state, and put on disregard by the polluter, the
state, the county, and all with a public health responsibility.
Please do not ignor and walk away from this one. DWQ -Can not
stand for Dismissing Water Quality.
Sincerely,
Dale Weston
611 Crissy Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Subject:
Take responsibilty for the pollution
From:
glenn _ [e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 17:05:07 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
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legal obligations to clean up this pollution, not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Doing nothing is highly irresponsible.
Sincerely,
Glenn Hennessee
624BrentRd
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject:
Clean Rivers
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 17:38:27 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration (or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
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after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Sincerely,
sam brewer
1316 rainwood lane
raleigh, NC 27615
Subject:
Neuse River Pollution
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 19:34:57 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groW1dwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their groW1d water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the groW1d in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution ? not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
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Sincerely,
Lesa Sexton
717 Williams Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Subject:
It's your mess to clean up.
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 20:16:34 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am a resident of Raleigh and I am writing with respect to the
city's request to the state Department of Environment and
Natural Resources for a variance that would allow the city to
avoid cleaning up the nitrogen groundwater pollution it has
created at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I am urging DENR to reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh must be required to either treat their ground water
pollution on site or offset it through other means like buffer
or wetland restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
Raleigh Public Works created the contamination by dumping sludge
on the ground in violation of its wastewater discharge permit.
Given that the Neuse is already impaired, the EMC should not
allow this discharge to continue.
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution and not simply to
let it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Cool Cities do not pollute watersheds!
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Sincerely,
John Hollingsworth
1101 Gunnison Pl.
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject:
Wastewater Treatment
From:
[e-mail]
Date:
01 Oct 2007 21:01:51 -0000
To:
[e-mail]
Mr. David Hance, DENR-DWQ
Dear Mr. Hance, DENR-DWQ,
I am writing regarding Raleigh's requested variance for nitrogen
groundwater pollution from the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment
Plant. This is the largest incidence of groundwater
contamination ever recorded in North Carolina and should not be
dismissed without action.
I hope that DENR will reject Raleigh's request for a variance.
Raleigh should either treat their ground water pollution on site
or offset it through other means like buffer or wetland
restoration ( or through storm water retrofits).
I recognize that it may cost the City a great deal to clean up
after itself. I want the City of Raleigh to meet our moral and
legal obligations to clean up this pollution -not simply to let
it leach downstream for other communities to deal with.
Let's take a stand! Protect our environment, each other and our
future.
Sincerely,
Heather Huffine
4418 Vienna Crest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
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