Need Everybody,s Advice

SPIKER · Jun 29, 2004

Sounds like you got lots of good advice so far, I would also look into the epa for the runnoff possable problems down the road and such as if these are dredging a stream for gravel then they MAY be poluting it too!? does this cross you're property up or down stream? is there possable ground water problems starting/ get GOOD water samples NOW as early as you can not only at you're house but all the neibors too! just cause ONE sold out does not mean the rest are willing to put up. then get a signed petition if no one wants to listen the first time.

If I think of anything else then I'll post back. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Mark M

Junkman · Jun 29, 2004

Even rural roads have speed limits. If the trucks are exceeding that state mandated speed limits, then call the police and lodge a complain. If the truck had an accident, then you should have called the police and reported it. Even though no one was hurt and no other vehicle was involved, in most jurisdictions, it is still a reportable incident. If the trucks are overloaded, then this is also an offense that the local police department can address. If the trucks aren't safe for the road, because of mechanical defects, they can deal with that also. If you are so concerned for you and your family, the pick up the phone and make that call. Posting on this site might give you a warm fuzzy feeling knowing that people are giving you advise, but it is up to you to take the first step to start the process that will resolve this issue. To me, it sounds like you are just objecting to loosing your 44 years of quiet enjoyment and resent a "neighbor" reaping a profit from his land. Please let us know what develops when you file the complaint(s) with the proper authorities.

Currmudgeon · Jun 29, 2004

( if these are dredging a stream for gravel then they MAY be poluting it too!? )

If they are discharging anything into the stream, including sediment from the dredging operation, then they need an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit from the EPA. Depending on the status of your state EPA, it may be issued on a statewide or national basis. You won't need water samples, the State should take care of that.

Getting an NPDES permit is a big deal. It's a bigger deal to be caught discharging without one. The EPA shoots straight for the wallet.

Wannafish · Jun 29, 2004

Excellent advice Junkman!
One of the other issues it brings to mind is, if you don't want something new happening on the neighboring property - when it comes up for sale, BUY IT.

Junkman · Jul 1, 2004

( One of the other issues it brings to mind is, if you don't want something new happening on the neighboring property - when it comes up for sale, BUY IT.

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Guess that is why my neighbors are trying to drive me out and buy up my property!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Got a notice from the town.... they proposed tearing down my house and building a slum in its place as a neighborhood improvement project.... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif