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	Name:	MartiniMan -
	Subject:	How was this permitted???
	Date:	4/8/2008 1:44:44 PM

I tried the link but on my computer but it didn't work. Where is it on the lake as I would like to look at it. I suspect that the sedimentation pond is serving its purpose, which is taking silt out of the stormwater flow so its not adversely impacting the lake. As for the lake water quality, its actually quite good and the non-point source flow into the lake from the numerous tributaries contributes significantly more silt than a point source like this ever would. If you get the name of the quarry you can go to ADEM's website and search for their NPDES permit and look for notices of violation (NOV). If they fall under the general permit you would have to go to ADEM's office in Montgomery and as to review their file to see if there are NOV's.

The short story is the presence of the quarry, if properly operated, should not have any impact on water quality. If they are not operating in accordance with the general stormwater permit (or a facility-specific NPDES permit) then it would be good to notify ADEM.

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How was this permitted??? - Catherine - 4/7/2008 9:40:49 PM

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How was this permitted??? - alabamageologist - 4/8/2008 8:35:46 PM

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