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p~-I-ofoc~ a3, 194P • <br />Erica Crosby <br />Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman Street- Room 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Re: Tellier Gravel Pit Permit Application <br />Dear Ms. Crosby, <br /> <br />RECEIVED <br />OCT 2 6 1~~9 <br />DIV. OF MINERALS <br />8 GEOLOGY <br />This letter states an additional concern pertaining to information discussed at the informal conference on <br />Tuesday, October 20, 1998 held in Steamboat Springs relating to the permit for the proposed Tellier Gravel Pit <br />Operation. <br />We are extremely concerned about the QUALITY and QUANTITY of our well water during the mining of <br />gravel at the location adjacent to our property. At the present time and ever since we have lived here, we have <br />had better than excellent water. We drink our water right from the tap, which is free from any impurities, <br />discoloration, and sulfw containing odors. We have also never run out of water in all the years we have lived <br />here (since January of 1988.) We have been able to run the sprinkler, do two loads of laundry, run the <br />dishwasher and take a shower or bath all within 2 hours and have never run out of water. <br />We are concerted, that if and when mining commences, ow water quality and/or quality will be affected. If <br />they mine above the level of ow well, it is possible for water from the mining operation to drain down into ow <br />well's water supply creating a drastic negative affect on our water quality. If they mine below the level of our <br />well, it is possible that there will be a reduction in the quantity of water available for use. If they mine above <br />AND below the level of ow well, the chances that there will be a negative impact on our water quality and <br />quantity are even greater. (It was discussed at the meeting, if they locate more gravel, they could be allowed to <br />continue to dig further.) <br />It is stated that there will be well testing done twice the first year and annually thereafter. This is not adequate <br />to indicate if the water quality and quantity has been effected. Testing should be done at least twice per year for <br />the life of the mine. Also, if test results do show that there has been an impact on our quality and quantity of <br />water and it is required that a new well be drilled, what does ow family do in the meantime, without pure water <br />to drink and cook with and water to clean and nourish ow surroundings with? There needs to be an alternate <br />sowce of water supplied to ow home during this time. When the new well is drilled, the quality and quantity of <br />the new water supply must be at least as high as it is currently. <br />If you have any further questions concerting this matter, please feel free to contact us. Thank you again for _ <br />yow time. <br />cerely,~~~ <br />lane E. Anderson <br />Thane R. Anderson <br />25655 Routt County Rd. <br />Box 880337 <br />Steamboat Springs, CO <br />(970)879-7104 <br />RECEIPT DATE ~ l) " Z ~ ~ ~ o No. 6 2 5 Q <br />RECEIVED FROM ~~ r^ ^~ A n I e 1 5 u n - <br />`7 <br />ADDRESS <br />C , ~-, }' - 11 tt~~ DOLLARS $ ~' ~ o <br />3 FOR L~rS+YUr t V~ IC•,(2 ~ ~Ce ~S <br />ACCOUNT HOW PAID <br />A L T CASH <br />AMT. PAID UO CHECK J <br />BALANCE OUE MONEY ORDER <br />