15 ACRE SEWAGE LAGOON IN TAOS - STOP IT NOW!
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There is a open 15 acre sewage lagoon that doesn't need to exist because the owner could use the Taos County waste water treatment plant.
His state permit is up for renewal and even though our county land use ordinance specifically prohibits open sewage lagoons we believe the permit might be renewed. The only criteria the state uses to issue the permit is ground water contamination.
We are also concerned about airborne contaminants that have well documented health risks. There are only a few open sewage pits in all of New Mexico, and very few Nationwide because they are an environmental hazard.
There is a open 15 acre sewage lagoon that doesn't need to exist because the owner could use the Taos County waste water treatment plant.
His state permit is up for renewal and even though our county land use ordinance specifically prohibits open sewage lagoons we believe the permit might be renewed. The only criteria the state uses to issue the permit is ground water contamination.
We are also concerned about airborne contaminants that have well documented health risks. There are only a few open sewage pits in all of New Mexico, and very few Nationwide because they are an environmental hazard.
We signed the "15 ACRE SEWAGE LAGOON IN TAOS - STOP IT NOW!" petition!
# 159:
9:20 pm PST, Dec 15,
Sarah Evans, New Mexico
The lagoon existed before you decided to move into the area. If you don't like it, sell your property but for God's sake, stop your whining and cease your demands.
The lagoon existed before you decided to move into the area. If you don't like it, sell your property but for God's sake, stop your whining and cease your demands.
# 158:
3:36 pm PST, Dec 7,
Wiki Acko, Japan
# 157:
3:12 am PDT, Sep 20,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
# 156:
9:39 am PDT, Sep 13,
Jamie Scott, Texas
# 155:
10:32 am PDT, Aug 19,
Jay Rose, New Mexico
Despite the statements to the contrary, this HAS to be a Public Health Issue. When the wind blows across those waves of exposed sewage...the folks downwind are definitely getting a dose of something they didn't bargain for.
Despite the statements to the contrary, this HAS to be a Public Health Issue. When the wind blows across those waves of exposed sewage...the folks downwind are definitely getting a dose of something they didn't bargain for.
# 154:
2:58 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 153:
9:13 am PDT, Aug 14,
Charles Tatum, Alabama
# 152:
11:41 am PDT, Aug 13,
Vicki Squires, New Mexico
Put it closer to the Country Club and use the grey water to continue to green-up the greens.
Put it closer to the Country Club and use the grey water to continue to green-up the greens.
# 151:
4:47 am PDT, Aug 13,
Regina Marino, Connecticut
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 150:
12:37 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Janice Cone, New Mexico
It's time Taos
It's time Taos
# 149:
9:36 am PDT, Aug 12,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 148:
11:28 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Todd Thompson, New Mexico
These sewage lagoons are a health hazard and they need to be closed NOW !!!
These sewage lagoons are a health hazard and they need to be closed NOW !!!
# 147:
5:20 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Jamie Bauer, New Mexico
# 146:
6:21 am PDT, Aug 9,
Ann Smith, New Mexico
The county has already effectvely outlawed open sewer lagoons via recent approval of the neighboorhood ordinances. The permit should not be renewed based on new ordinances in place.
The county has already effectvely outlawed open sewer lagoons via recent approval of the neighboorhood ordinances. The permit should not be renewed based on new ordinances in place.
# 145:
1:05 am PDT, Aug 8,
Roxie Schliesman, Wisconsin
# 144:
5:03 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Stephen Robertson, New Mexico
As an officer of Las Colonias West Mesa Preservation Assoication, whose territory is across U.S. 64 and quite near the lagoon, I urge the County Commissioners to reject this petition as unwise and unnecessary.
As an officer of Las Colonias West Mesa Preservation Assoication, whose territory is across U.S. 64 and quite near the lagoon, I urge the County Commissioners to reject this petition as unwise and unnecessary.
# 143:
4:09 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Dawn Gavula, New Mexico
I didn't know New Mexico was a third world country. We are light years behind in some of out environmental practices.
I didn't know New Mexico was a third world country. We are light years behind in some of out environmental practices.
# 142:
1:53 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Dean Pulver, New Mexico
This is unnecessary and a health hazard and should be stopped NOW!
This is unnecessary and a health hazard and should be stopped NOW!
# 141:
9:31 am PDT, Aug 5,
Amelia Williams, New Mexico
# 140:
8:18 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Lesley Cox, New Mexico
# 139:
6:28 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Tim Clauss, New Mexico
Pllease stop open sewage waste and send it to Taos City/County treatment plants. Thank you!
Pllease stop open sewage waste and send it to Taos City/County treatment plants. Thank you!
# 138:
1:40 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Janelle Sperow Palma, New Mexico
I fought to close the S&R septic lagoon 5 years ago. I am opposed to the re-permitting of this open septic pond for yet another five years. It's time that all waste in Taos and Taos County be dumped in the Taos City Waste Disposal Plant. It is my understanding that most open septic ponds have been closed throughout most of our nation. It is time that we follow this safe example. It is a health hazard and must be closed. Thank you. Janelle Sperow Palma
I fought to close the S&R septic lagoon 5 years ago. I am opposed to the re-permitting of this open septic pond for yet another five years. It's time that all waste in Taos and Taos County be dumped in the Taos City Waste Disposal Plant. It is my understanding that most open septic ponds have been closed throughout most of our nation. It is time that we follow this safe example. It is a health hazard and must be closed. Thank you. Janelle Sperow Palma
# 137:
11:42 am PDT, Aug 4,
John J, New Mexico
# 136:
10:23 am PDT, Aug 4,
David Ruybalid, California
# 135:
9:45 am PDT, Aug 4,
Melanie Myers, Texas
# 134:
8:45 am PDT, Aug 4,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 133:
8:27 am PDT, Aug 4,
Joanne Martin, Indiana
I live in Indianapolis, but own property in Talpa and plan to move as soon as I can. My doctorate is in public health and this definitely is a public health issue. Open sewage pits should not be allowed and the permit should not be renewed.
I live in Indianapolis, but own property in Talpa and plan to move as soon as I can. My doctorate is in public health and this definitely is a public health issue. Open sewage pits should not be allowed and the permit should not be renewed.
# 132:
7:55 am PDT, Aug 4,
Ramona Silkwood, New Mexico
# 131:
7:16 am PDT, Aug 4,
LUZ VELEZ, Florida
# 130:
7:12 am PDT, Aug 4,
Cindy Kyllo, California
# 129:
10:00 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Sean Noyes, Finland
# 128:
7:57 pm PDT, Aug 3,
David Robinson, New Mexico
It is a disgrace that this is being ignored in violation of the permit.
It is a disgrace that this is being ignored in violation of the permit.
# 127:
7:29 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Ron Stathis, Texas
As a home owner on Tune Drive this is my endorsment of the protest against the permit renewal of the sewage lagoon in our neighborhood. This shouldn't be allowed anywhere there is an alternative waste water treatment plant such as the one we have in Taos. Besides, we, the neighborhood, made them illegal in the SNA two years ago! Submitted this Aug. 3, 2008.
As a home owner on Tune Drive this is my endorsment of the protest against the permit renewal of the sewage lagoon in our neighborhood. This shouldn't be allowed anywhere there is an alternative waste water treatment plant such as the one we have in Taos. Besides, we, the neighborhood, made them illegal in the SNA two years ago! Submitted this Aug. 3, 2008.
# 126:
7:13 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Josie Lenwell, New Mexico
Consider others!! Use the Taos County Waste Water Treatment Plant
Consider others!! Use the Taos County Waste Water Treatment Plant
# 125:
6:58 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Juanita Lavadie, New Mexico
Although I currently live in Albuquerque just now for the past five years, I have lived in Taos for most of my life, I own two homes there, and I plan to return there when I retire soon. Open sewer pits are a serious health hazard. Taos may be out of the interstate freeway, somewhat distant from such traveled roads, but that doesn't mean it is out of the loop for responsible community concerns.
Although I currently live in Albuquerque just now for the past five years, I have lived in Taos for most of my life, I own two homes there, and I plan to return there when I retire soon. Open sewer pits are a serious health hazard. Taos may be out of the interstate freeway, somewhat distant from such traveled roads, but that doesn't mean it is out of the loop for responsible community concerns.
# 124:
6:31 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Maya Elrick, New Mexico
This is unacceptable behavior and unfair to the citizens of Taos and the environment.
This is unacceptable behavior and unfair to the citizens of Taos and the environment.
# 123:
5:43 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 122:
5:15 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Gary L. Miller, New Mexico
# 121:
5:13 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Julie M LeBlanc, New Mexico
# 120:
4:40 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Anthony Montapert, California
# 119:
4:32 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Stuart Walker, New Mexico
Isn't it time that Taos joined the 21st century and stopped trying to approve irresponsible and inappropriate projects?
Isn't it time that Taos joined the 21st century and stopped trying to approve irresponsible and inappropriate projects?
# 118:
4:03 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Michelle Bailey, New Mexico
# 117:
1:49 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Richard Merkle, New Mexico
This is obviously a public health and environmental risk which should be corrected immediately, especially as the area is being developed.
This is obviously a public health and environmental risk which should be corrected immediately, especially as the area is being developed.
# 116:
12:51 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Dennis Mann, Ohio
My wife and I also live in Cielito Lindo in an off-the-grid straw bale house from june through mid sept. and intend to move here more permanently in two years or less. we support this petition and hope the Taos County can be a leader in promoting healthy living.
My wife and I also live in Cielito Lindo in an off-the-grid straw bale house from june through mid sept. and intend to move here more permanently in two years or less. we support this petition and hope the Taos County can be a leader in promoting healthy living.
# 115:
11:53 am PDT, Aug 3,
Michael DeYoung, New Mexico
# 114:
10:06 am PDT, Aug 3,
Glen Venezio, Puerto Rico
# 113:
9:10 am PDT, Aug 3,
Ana Chavez, New Mexico
# 112:
8:16 am PDT, Aug 3,
David Karickhoff, New Mexico
# 111:
6:46 am PDT, Aug 3,
Kimberly Casara, New Mexico
Please uphold the neighbors rights to determine how the land is used
Please uphold the neighbors rights to determine how the land is used
# 110:
5:26 am PDT, Aug 3,
Joan M Besley, New Mexico
# 109:
3:40 am PDT, Aug 3,
L. S., New Mexico
It's inconceivable to allow an open sewage lagoon in this fragile area. Have we lost our minds?
It's inconceivable to allow an open sewage lagoon in this fragile area. Have we lost our minds?
# 108:
2:31 am PDT, Aug 3,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 107:
8:52 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 106:
7:35 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Chrissy Diamond, New Zealand
# 105:
3:27 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 104:
3:23 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Faith Welsh, New Mexico
It is a complete travesty that open sewage exists in Taos at the moment and might be allowed to continue. I just put in a new septic system for a single person dwelling that took months and months to get the permit for. Not to mention the almost $10,00 price tag. It is inconceivable that, given the tough new regulations for single family homes, that such a blatant disregard for basic health concerns and land contamination might somehow slip through the cracks. Please stop it NOW! Faith Welsh
It is a complete travesty that open sewage exists in Taos at the moment and might be allowed to continue. I just put in a new septic system for a single person dwelling that took months and months to get the permit for. Not to mention the almost $10,00 price tag. It is inconceivable that, given the tough new regulations for single family homes, that such a blatant disregard for basic health concerns and land contamination might somehow slip through the cracks. Please stop it NOW! Faith Welsh
# 103:
3:03 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Janet & Dave Noll, New Mexico
# 102:
1:25 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Catherine Rose, New Mexico
# 101:
12:20 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Ann-Marie Hillings-Karickhoff, New Mexico
I am appalled by the mere fact that we are even having a discussion about a sewage lagoon in the year 2008 in the United States! How is this legal??? The health and environmental issues involved should be evident. There is so much at stake here. I will not lend my support to any politician or official who supports this or helps in any way its being approved.
I am appalled by the mere fact that we are even having a discussion about a sewage lagoon in the year 2008 in the United States! How is this legal??? The health and environmental issues involved should be evident. There is so much at stake here. I will not lend my support to any politician or official who supports this or helps in any way its being approved.
