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• IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII • September I5, 1999 To: Mike Long, Bruce Hutgphries, James Stevens, Harry Posey From: James Dillie Re: Phone conversation with Dave Akers, WQCD Dave Akers called this morning pursuant to our agreement to call DMG one day each week (usually on Tuesday) to discuss the San Luis Project water problem. I updated Mr. Akers on the progress of the TR-26 review process. In addition, I asked if he was aware of the contaminant plume moving down the alluvial aquifer. He said he was aware of the problem. I asked if WQCD intends to do anything about the plume since the DMG may not have jurisdiction over the alluvial aquifer. I explained the potential problem of not addressing the situation (that contaminated water may flow downgradient into the alluvial valley if the aquifer is allowed to flush naturally, as proposed by BMRI). I informed Mr. Akers that the Division feels confident, based on monitoring data, that [he plume has not reach the M-26 alluvial aquifer well which is the western most recently drilled alluvial well (M-10, which is downgradient from M- 26, was drilled several years ago. It too is an alluvial aquifer well). In addition, I expresssed the Division's concerns that the ambient water quality at the M-26 well is such that water can not meet surface water standazds since, at least, two elements currently exceed drinking water standards (iron and manganese). Mr. Akers said that as long as the contaminant plume is not adversely affecting sutface water in [he Rito Seco, the unaffected areas of the alluvial aquifer will be considered groundwater. I asked if he would submit WQCD's reply to Btvice's letter, defining the limits of DMG's involvement, as soon as possible so the Division can determine if it is appropriate for DMG [o ask BMRI Yor a proposal to address the potential downgradient plume problem. Mr. Akers said WQCD wants to continue working with DMG to resolve the water contaminant problem and will respond to Bruce's letter. Mr. Akers asked if I was aware of a meeting which BMRI, apparently, scheduled fnr Monday evening, September 20, 1999. I said I was not aware of any meeting and, since I was not invited, would not attend the meeting.