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Deserado: Similar scenario, Steve Wathen sampled in May as a result of Shawn Smith's <br />concerns of mine water discharge quality from current mining location. This <br />discharge is at the Sump Dewatering Hole #3 (NPDES pt. 026). Eventually, <br />upon approval of TR-30, a process pond and gravel bed system will be <br />constructed that this discharge water will pass through prior to release to Red <br />Wash. Shawn's concern originated from the correlation that the further North <br />they mine the poorer the water quality becomes. They are actively <br />discharging from SDH#3 without the pond or gravel bed to treat the water. <br />By sampling prior to their construction I felt we'd have a better handle on the <br />effectiveness of their treatment system. <br />Likewise, Western Fuels-Utah has consistently been unable to pass their WET <br />testing (biological parameters) and has been working with the Health <br />Department on this. I have highlighted the parameters I feel are of primary <br />concern in blue. <br />If you have further questions, you know where to find me. <br />