I find it a bit concerning when the printed reports about the wells being contaminated in "Morris Mill" and now "Doe Run"...are only reported by the Daily Slim. I admit I'm no expert on this subject...but it would seem to me that the chemical that is the result of these high readings and hazards, must be very regulated and some what easy to track down. The volume required to potentially do what they says has happened....must be very large. Tracking such a chemical would seem to be police work 101.....and then a process of elimination to determine the gulity party. Now you know me...and I would never doubt the word of local, state, or national politicians....but the price tag associated with the extenison of Fruitland's water/sewer....would sure be a helpful shoot in that city's physical woes. Now stated at 8.5 million in this am's article...and I'm sure it would be 1.5 times that in the end....plus the tax revenue.
EPA and local politicians wouldn't go this far to jam this down our throats would they? First..is it a real situation...and second if it is real...find who did it and make them pay.
Your thoughts?
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I think it's time for Wicomico County to start investing in Water and Sewer instead of trying to depend on Salisbury and wells in the outlying parts of the county. If they would quit hiring unnecessary personnel this could work.
ReplyDeleteoh, didn't you know that our county wells out here in the hinderlands are contaminating the Chesapeake bay...now we are required by law to replace our drain fields with a "mound system". a system that costs anywhere from $9000 - $25,000. vs. $3500 - $5000. yes; you read it correctly. the regs forced on us by the state then accepted by the county are killing us. still they don't look at the "real" problem; the contaminated wells. go figure.
ReplyDeleteI've said for years the county needs to create sewer districts. It will provide a higher density per acre for the developer, lower insurance rates for the homeowner and might even help clean up the bay. The down side is it will have to be in some ones back yard and here's where the fun starts.
ReplyDeleteIt ain't fertilizer.
ReplyDeleteWe live it that area. When we purchased these properties there was a well/water test required by the health department. Why all of a sudden there is a PROBLEM. Fruitland could make bunches of money for hook up to the water/sewer system.
ReplyDeleteWhy else would the government be worried about our health. Put money in the story and we have a big problem and the government can solve it with OUR money.
Some of you people are seeing boogiemen that aren't there. Homeowners started these questions, not some alleged gov "plan" to save Fruitland. The chemicals in SOME Doe Run wells is different than the chemicals found in SOME Morris Mill wells. Good luck on finding out where they came from, but as someone stated, it ain't fertilizer. Why only some wells are affected is the biggest challenge here. If you have concerns and live near these areas call the Co Health dept. They are most gracious and will test your well for you.
ReplyDeleteDrill a deeper well. Cheaper than water sewer in fruitland..$$200.00 plus a month. PLUS hook up..
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, Fruitland already said they werent going to annex, secondly it would be nowhere near $200 per month. More like $40 per month.
ReplyDelete12:54 The well testing you have done when you purchase a home is for bacteria not for man made chemical contamination.
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