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existing ones, since they have been unsuccessful at finding water anywhere else. Regarding <br /> alternative 4: Since Greenhill Road defines the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), city water <br /> mains could not be extended to provide water for those outside the UGB (i.e. west of Greenhill). <br /> Throughout the meeting, property owners had the following comments and concerns: <br /> 1. Flooding from west of Greenhill Road is a problem. <br /> 2. What is the reason for not excluding the areas where the wells exist from the project? <br /> 3. The existing wells are where the water is. This project could impact the source of <br /> drinking water. Well users concerned about maintaining water quality and quantity. <br /> Want written guarantee from City that water quality and quantity will remain intact. <br /> 4. Need access to pumps for maintenance, not just to electrical panels. In response to City <br /> questions about past maintenance needs, owners relayed instances where hip waders, <br /> and tractor/access were needed to service pumps and piping. <br /> 5. Drainage issues need to be resolved in the area of Greenhill and Royal. Roadside ditches <br /> are not adequate north of Royal and back up water south of Royal. <br /> 6. Regarding the "redrill wells" alternative: property owners questioned the ability to get <br /> water. Regarding water quality: will the wells be taking in water which percolates down <br /> from the flooded area above and contains contaminants? <br /> 7. Surface water penetration- Per resident,the State Water Master indicates that standing <br /> water for longer than three days may lead to contamination of well water. <br /> 8. Cathy Kennedy considering drilling new well, dedicated to herself. <br /> 9. Kimball Lewis reiterated his concern about maintaining drinking water for the Greenhill <br /> Humane Society (GHS), which tends to 9,000 animals per year. <br /> 10. Patrick's and GHS's water level and pump controls are located at the house/site. <br /> 11. Per Bill Disher: Flood level of 382 feet matches the elevation of a point in the middle of <br /> Greenhill Road and is higher than points on Disher's property. This, combined with <br /> drainage problems, is of concern. <br /> 12. "Extending existing wells" alternative expands the potential for contamination; and, what <br /> about the "biofilter affect"? <br /> 13. Soil layers/seams may allow for transport of contaminants to well water. <br />