Save our Aquifer
Target:
Cites of Rockledge and Port Canaveral
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Save Our Aquifer, situated at Rockledge, Florida, is organized to protect the Floridan aquifer system and Underground Sources of Drinking Water (USDW), promote awareness, educate the public, elected officials and agency staff, and conduct other such related activities necessary to its mission.
http://saveouraquifer.org
ABOUT: The City of Rockledge plans to seek a cycle testing injection permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to inject 120 -180 million gallons a year of partially treated sewage, 370-470 feet below, directly into the Floridan aquifer under the guise of "Aquifer Storage and Recovery" (ASR). In preparation for this injection permit, the City initiated a ban on all potable water wells within a 1-mile radius of the Rockledge Sewage Treatment Facility located at 1700 Jack Oats Blvd. The ban affects more than 2100 residential homes. The ASR well threatens to contaminate local wells and the Indian River Lagoon, an Estuary of National Significance.
http://saveouraquifer.org
ABOUT: The City of Rockledge plans to seek a cycle testing injection permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to inject 120 -180 million gallons a year of partially treated sewage, 370-470 feet below, directly into the Floridan aquifer under the guise of "Aquifer Storage and Recovery" (ASR). In preparation for this injection permit, the City initiated a ban on all potable water wells within a 1-mile radius of the Rockledge Sewage Treatment Facility located at 1700 Jack Oats Blvd. The ban affects more than 2100 residential homes. The ASR well threatens to contaminate local wells and the Indian River Lagoon, an Estuary of National Significance.
Save Our Aquifer, situated at Rockledge, Florida, is organized to protect the Floridan aquifer system and Underground Sources of Drinking Water (USDW), promote awareness, educate the public, elected officials and agency staff, and conduct other such related activities necessary to its mission.
http://saveouraquifer.org
ABOUT: The City of Rockledge plans to seek a cycle testing injection permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to inject 120 -180 million gallons a year of partially treated sewage, 370-470 feet below, directly into the Floridan aquifer under the guise of "Aquifer Storage and Recovery" (ASR). In preparation for this injection permit, the City initiated a ban on all potable water wells within a 1-mile radius of the Rockledge Sewage Treatment Facility located at 1700 Jack Oats Blvd. The ban affects more than 2100 residential homes. The ASR well threatens to contaminate local wells and the Indian River Lagoon, an Estuary of National Significance.
http://saveouraquifer.org
ABOUT: The City of Rockledge plans to seek a cycle testing injection permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to inject 120 -180 million gallons a year of partially treated sewage, 370-470 feet below, directly into the Floridan aquifer under the guise of "Aquifer Storage and Recovery" (ASR). In preparation for this injection permit, the City initiated a ban on all potable water wells within a 1-mile radius of the Rockledge Sewage Treatment Facility located at 1700 Jack Oats Blvd. The ban affects more than 2100 residential homes. The ASR well threatens to contaminate local wells and the Indian River Lagoon, an Estuary of National Significance.
Rockledge City Council
Chairman E. Georgia Phillips Presiding
Council Chamber, Rockledge City Hall
1600 Huntington Lane
Rockledge, Florida 32955
I hereby express my opposition to the FDEP cycle testing permits that would allow Canaveral Port Authority to annually inject 150 million gallons of non-potable, partially treated sewage water, from the City of Cape Canaveral Wastewater Treatment Plant, 35 - 60 feet below land surface, entirely within the Underground Source of Drinking Water (USDW). The lithology of the site consists of beach ridges and dunes. The "storage" zone in the region consists of unconsolidated sand, silt, and clay.
I also express opposition to the FDEP cycle testing permit that would allow the City of Rockledge to annually inject 180 million gallons of non-potable, partially treated sewage from their Sewage Wastewater Treatment Plant 370-470 feet below land surface, directly into the Underground Source of Drinking Water (USDW).
If permitted, these ASR wells would forever contaminate the aquifer--the Underground Source of Drinking Water--and cause groundwater changes that would result in direct, indirect and cumulative adverse impacts to people, to marine species in the Indian River lagoon, and to the Atlantic Ocean. Examples of contaminants that would be present in the partially treated sewage water include: antibiotics, birth control and other related pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors; heavy metals, PCBs and other industrial and urban chemicals; known carcinogens and other components that negatively affect humans and other living organisms.
In summary, we oppose injection of partially treated sewage ASR wells in Rockledge and Cape Canaveral due to the following:
* We should not be disposing of partially treated sewage into the Underground Source of Drinking Water
* Endangers adjacent ecosystems because of migrating pollutants
* Not beneficial for the public, but enables the State to justify continued uncontrolled growth
* Uses experimental technology in a gamble to conserve drinking water for future growth
* Eliminates use of a local drinking water resource for the purpose of watering lawns
* Economically risky
Respectfully,
Supporters of Save Our Aquifer in Brevard County Florida and across the globe.
cc.
Michael.Sole@dep.state.fl.us duane.watroba@dep.state.fl.us lea.crandall@dep.state.fl.us
City Manager, Jim McKnight, City of Rockledge
1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Fla. 32955.
321-690-3978
jmcknight@cityofrockledge.org
www.cityofrockledge.org
Mayor Larry L. Schultz
1820 Laurel Oak Dr. S.
Rockledge, FL 32955
(H) 632-7522
mayor@cityofrockledge.org
Council Seat #1
Dr. Joe Lee Smith
918 Levitt Pkwy.
Rockledge, FL 32955
(H) 636-2166
jlsmith@cityofrockledge.org
Council Seat #2
Richard K. Blake
916 Brunswick Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
(H) 632-2096
rkblake@cityofrockledge.org
Council Seat #3
Colleen Stuart
899 Jefferson Road
Rockledge, Fl. 32955
(H) 632-4963
cstuart@cityofrockledge.org
Council Seat #4
Frank Forester
1481 Wellington Circle
Rockledge, FL 32955
(H) 636-2561
fforester@cityofrockledge.org
Council Seat #5
E. Georgia Phillips
856 Westport Dr.
Rockledge, FL 32955
(H) 636-6759
egphillips@cityofrockledge.org
Council Seat #6
Tom Price
11 Wincove Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
(W) 632-2554
tprice@cfl.rr.com
City Clerk & Public Relations
Betsi Beatty Moist
(W) 321-690-3978
FAX 321-639-1065
cityclerk@cityofrockledge.org
Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation Director
Alan M. LaDuke
(W) 321-690-3975
FAX: 321-690-3998
aladuke@cityofrockledge.org
Florida DEP
3900 Commowealth Boulevard, MS # 35, Tallahassee, Fla. 32399-3000
850-245-2212
Duane.Watroba@dep.state.fl.us
St. Johns River Water Management District
4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Fla. 32177
clerk@sjrwmd.com
We signed the "Save our Aquifer" petition!
# 100:
1:26 pm PDT, Oct 14,
Sarah Thomas, Florida
# 99:
2:12 pm PDT, Oct 2,
Carol White, Florida
# 98:
5:34 am PDT, Sep 17,
David Ward, Virginia
# 97:
6:39 am PDT, Aug 29,
Tessa Friederichs, Florida
Not in my backyard!
Not in my backyard!
# 96:
3:39 pm PDT, Aug 24,
Jeff Adams, Florida
This is sickening
This is sickening
# 95:
6:24 pm PDT, Aug 15,
Mercedes Carlson, Florida
# 94:
6:34 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Bejamin Serauge, Federated States of Micronesia
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# 93:
12:53 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Dinda Evans, California
# 92:
11:27 am PDT, Aug 3,
Ann Wagler, Florida
I'm sure you have heard many pros and cons regarding this project. Of all the things we have to do, this is nowhere near the top of the list. Please remember, this is Pandora's Box. If only 1% of your being says something could go wrong, please do not vote for this project.
I'm sure you have heard many pros and cons regarding this project. Of all the things we have to do, this is nowhere near the top of the list. Please remember, this is Pandora's Box. If only 1% of your being says something could go wrong, please do not vote for this project.
# 91:
6:03 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Christopher Sherer, Florida
Are you nuts?!? Bubbles like these engineers are talking about only take place at extreme depths. You're not going to get a well that deep with the current technology. "Pipe dream" sums it up well.
Are you nuts?!? Bubbles like these engineers are talking about only take place at extreme depths. You're not going to get a well that deep with the current technology. "Pipe dream" sums it up well.
# 90:
9:42 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 89:
2:52 pm PDT, Jul 2,
Chantelle Moline, Florida
STOP THE POLLUTION!!!!!! DON'T KILL THE HELPLESS MARINE WILDLIFE AND CONTAMINATE OUR DRINKING WATER!!!! OBVIOUSLY YOUR DIRTY PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LIVE IN A DIRTY ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR BRAIN, IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!!! GET WITH IT PEOPLE!!!
STOP THE POLLUTION!!!!!! DON'T KILL THE HELPLESS MARINE WILDLIFE AND CONTAMINATE OUR DRINKING WATER!!!! OBVIOUSLY YOUR DIRTY PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LIVE IN A DIRTY ENVIRONMENT. USE YOUR BRAIN, IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!!! GET WITH IT PEOPLE!!!
# 88:
3:36 pm PDT, Jun 28,
Name not displayed, Florida
Once its gone, its gone.
Once its gone, its gone.
# 87:
6:50 am PDT, Jun 26,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 86:
7:12 am PDT, Jun 24,
Carl Rosenstock, Wisconsin
# 85:
2:38 am PDT, Jun 19,
Gail Dair, Australia
# 84:
4:12 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Patricia Walton, Florida
Water is one of our most important and precious natural resources and we need to preserve and protect it in any way that we can.
Water is one of our most important and precious natural resources and we need to preserve and protect it in any way that we can.
# 83:
8:09 am PDT, Jun 11,
Ryan Mahler, Florida
We actually live very near this area. While we are not directly affected by the ban on water wells, it seems unfortunate that we would voluntarily pollute potable water sources when this is arguably our most valuable resource.
We actually live very near this area. While we are not directly affected by the ban on water wells, it seems unfortunate that we would voluntarily pollute potable water sources when this is arguably our most valuable resource.
# 82:
10:25 am PDT, Jun 8,
Brandy Antilla, Florida
# 81:
1:09 am PDT, Jun 8,
Tatiana Costa, Brazil
# 80:
9:44 am PDT, Jun 7,
Frida Simms, Virginia
# 79:
5:30 am PDT, Jun 3,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 78:
12:02 pm PDT, May 23,
Michael Zeorlin, Florida
As a native resident of Brevard County I am perturbed at the idea of any local government injecting sewage that hasn't been fully treated into, or anywhere near, the local aquifer system. There are already more than enough problems meeting Florida's long term water requirements without taking such risky moves that could endanger the health of people all over the county.
As a native resident of Brevard County I am perturbed at the idea of any local government injecting sewage that hasn't been fully treated into, or anywhere near, the local aquifer system. There are already more than enough problems meeting Florida's long term water requirements without taking such risky moves that could endanger the health of people all over the county.
# 77:
10:36 am PDT, May 23,
Roberta Richardson, Florida
Isn't it bad enough to try to get by these days, without worrying about our local government sabotaging our health and environment?
Isn't it bad enough to try to get by these days, without worrying about our local government sabotaging our health and environment?
# 76:
11:54 am PDT, May 22,
Bonnie Orban, Florida
This is a very bad idea. The future of our water supply is already questionable.
This is a very bad idea. The future of our water supply is already questionable.
# 75:
7:32 pm PDT, May 20,
Patricia Lloyd, Florida
I own 2 homes in Rockledge and I think this idea of storing treated water in a well is a bad one. Please don't do it!!!!!
I own 2 homes in Rockledge and I think this idea of storing treated water in a well is a bad one. Please don't do it!!!!!
# 74:
5:26 pm PDT, May 20,
Doreen Archer, Florida
Although I do not live in Rockledge, the aquifer will be affected in Melbourne too. Why not save storm water for future use on lawns, or encourage conservation and xeroscaping
Although I do not live in Rockledge, the aquifer will be affected in Melbourne too. Why not save storm water for future use on lawns, or encourage conservation and xeroscaping
# 73:
5:20 pm PDT, May 20,
Ruthie Friddle, Florida
# 72:
2:22 pm PDT, May 17,
Jean Albert, Florida
I have long been a resident of the Indian River Lagoon, the water quality is already bad, from ordinary pollutants. No more crabs, no clams, few fish, where there used be many. This Lagoon must be saved, not killed with a system we can control and say NO to. Please help this Lagoon don't kill it. Our economy and livelyhood depend on it.
I have long been a resident of the Indian River Lagoon, the water quality is already bad, from ordinary pollutants. No more crabs, no clams, few fish, where there used be many. This Lagoon must be saved, not killed with a system we can control and say NO to. Please help this Lagoon don't kill it. Our economy and livelyhood depend on it.
# 71:
3:58 pm PDT, May 15,
Albert Dolente, Florida
Is Merritt Island next? Pollution, waste, pesticides and nitrogen rich fertilizers all are killing our wildlife and water ways. Obviously exposing us to the same potential fate as well. This injection method will only hasten and exasperate the disaster. Lowes in Rockledge sold near $45,000 in fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides in one weekend. Think about that. It goes beyond injecting sewage into our aquifer, we must stop our bad habits as well.
Is Merritt Island next? Pollution, waste, pesticides and nitrogen rich fertilizers all are killing our wildlife and water ways. Obviously exposing us to the same potential fate as well. This injection method will only hasten and exasperate the disaster. Lowes in Rockledge sold near $45,000 in fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides in one weekend. Think about that. It goes beyond injecting sewage into our aquifer, we must stop our bad habits as well.
# 70:
9:24 pm PDT, May 13,
Pam Boland, Georgia
# 69:
3:44 am PDT, May 11,
Chelsea Habighorst, Florida
# 68:
11:36 am PDT, May 8,
Patti Plant, Florida
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# 67:
8:32 am PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 66:
4:12 am PDT, May 6,
Nancy England, Florida
Pumping partially treated sewage underground into the Florida Aquifer is simply insane. And, given our extremely delicate ecosystem and the structure of the aquifer (which the majority of Palm Bay must depend on for potable water because of our lack of utilities here) makes it very possible that pumping sewage into the ground in Rockledge will poison people in Palm Bay (as well as other areas of the county of course). Please oppose this extraordinarily stupid action.
Pumping partially treated sewage underground into the Florida Aquifer is simply insane. And, given our extremely delicate ecosystem and the structure of the aquifer (which the majority of Palm Bay must depend on for potable water because of our lack of utilities here) makes it very possible that pumping sewage into the ground in Rockledge will poison people in Palm Bay (as well as other areas of the county of course). Please oppose this extraordinarily stupid action.
# 65:
3:03 am PDT, May 5,
ALPHA WI, Germany
# 64:
11:24 am PDT, May 4,
Jeff Edgmon, Florida
Also see if you can't stop the cruise ships from dumping their trash, feces, and urine everytime they go out in International waters off our coasts.
Also see if you can't stop the cruise ships from dumping their trash, feces, and urine everytime they go out in International waters off our coasts.
# 63:
1:59 pm PDT, May 3,
Shannon Mercer, Florida
Keep sewage out and fresh water in!
Keep sewage out and fresh water in!
# 62:
4:16 pm PDT, May 2,
Ian Barry, Florida
KEEP THE SEWAGE OUT!
KEEP THE SEWAGE OUT!
# 61:
3:56 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Nancy Lowell, Florida
I thought this was settled in the Florida legislature a few years ago. Why are they STILL trying to poison our drinking water? It needs to be treated to the point where it is safe to release into natural water bodies, not dumped underground and out of mind.
I thought this was settled in the Florida legislature a few years ago. Why are they STILL trying to poison our drinking water? It needs to be treated to the point where it is safe to release into natural water bodies, not dumped underground and out of mind.
# 60:
12:02 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Elizabeth Reynolds, United Kingdom
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This is a worthy cause, please get your friends and family to sign! Another worthy cause :- The Venus Project is an Organisation that proposes a feasable plan of action for social change; one that works towards a peacful and sustainable global civilization. It outlines to strive toward where human rights are not only paper proclaimations but also a way of life. A world whe Mother Nature and Technology work together, not as two opposing forces. Where Resources and Science are choices over Profit and Power. Please look up the website http://www.thevenusproject.com/ and sign the petition. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/The-future-that-Humanity-Deserves
# 59:
2:04 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Sherry Stroman, Florida
Please do not risk both our potable water supply and our (already stressed) estuary.
Please do not risk both our potable water supply and our (already stressed) estuary.
# 58:
10:46 am PDT, Apr 27,
Lynn Barnes, Michigan
# 57:
9:20 am PDT, Apr 27,
Philma-Marie Juan, Florida
# 56:
7:44 am PDT, Apr 27,
Razvan V., Romania
# 55:
7:24 am PDT, Apr 27,
Kenneth Lapointe, Canada
# 54:
2:38 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Regina Knapp, California
# 53:
1:27 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Claire J. Forget, Florida
I think that putting the "treated water" into a well will get into the aquifer. I do not feel that trying to save water in this manner to irrigate lawns in the future is not worth contaminating the water supplies for the future.
I think that putting the "treated water" into a well will get into the aquifer. I do not feel that trying to save water in this manner to irrigate lawns in the future is not worth contaminating the water supplies for the future.
# 52:
8:18 am PDT, Apr 25,
Donna Forget, Florida
please do not put this well in OUR Community...........
please do not put this well in OUR Community...........
# 51:
8:18 am PDT, Apr 25,
Donna Forget, Florida
please do not put this well in OUR Community...........
please do not put this well in OUR Community...........
