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0 3 18f <br /> Mr. Michael 0. Hartley, Sr. <br /> January .23, 1985 <br /> page two <br /> At the time of the investigation, there was no physical evidence to <br /> indicate any well contamination directly resulting from the land application <br /> of the sludge. The Orange County Health Department indicated i Mr.. Thomp;on's <br /> well problems apparently result after high rainfall events (the septic tank <br /> is less than SO feet from the well) and that Mr. Cole's well would be <br /> considered Indaequate using today's criteria. <br /> The investigation revealed no evidence of surface runoff from the <br /> application sites that would result from Improperly.applied sludge. I agree <br /> the signing at the sites could be considered marginal at best... OWASA indicated <br /> that additional more visible signs would be erected at the sites. When the <br /> monitoring wells have been located and constructed, proper safeguards (signs, <br /> locking well caps and monitoring) will be implemented by OWASA. <br /> In addition, we have requested OWASA implement a program to continue to <br /> make employees aware of the proper application practices including: proper <br /> buffer distances from property lines and surface waters, proper application <br /> rates, and maintenance of the sites. Mr. MUnden indicated this request was <br /> reasonable and OWASA would comply with it. <br /> If we can be of any further assistance or you have any additional concerns, <br /> please do not hesitate to contact either Ms. McCaskill or me at 9191733-2314. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> David T. Adkins <br /> Water Quality Section <br /> Raleigh Regional Office <br /> cc: Mr. Wayne Munden, OWASA <br /> Mr. W. Lee Fleming, Jr. <br /> Mr. Cecil G. Madden, Jr. <br />