"Bald Guy" submitted this today, pointing out that it's one of the most striking of the videos available (see the earlier post)
(YouTube caption) Taken 7-17-12 at the mouth of Anderson Creek the outlet into Lake Whatcom which is the point Bellingham water districts diversion enters Lake Whatcom. Bellingham was pumping as this video is taken. See for yourself what it looks like on the other videos posted the same day. Or look for yourself. It’s easy to see along the Parks Road just above Mirror Lake.
(Again, here's a link to the whole group of videos.)
As for what's allowable, we've learned that there actually are regulations that apply, even to government:
"...if the receiving water is a Section 303 (d) impaired water, the COCs that impair the water must also be monitored..." (COC = contaminants of concern)
"...you can find the standards at the following URL:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/swqs/index.html
"...This URL also discusses the “antidegradation” policy, which means no matter what the source, you cannot impact the water quality of the “receiving water”
"Bottom line, per the water quality codes, no human can impact the water quality of a surface water feature ..."
We'll keep sharing what we learn. Here's to science, reason, and truth.
(Again, here's a link to the whole group of videos.)
As for what's allowable, we've learned that there actually are regulations that apply, even to government:
"...if the receiving water is a Section 303 (d) impaired water, the COCs that impair the water must also be monitored..." (COC = contaminants of concern)
"...you can find the standards at the following URL:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/swqs/index.html
"...This URL also discusses the “antidegradation” policy, which means no matter what the source, you cannot impact the water quality of the “receiving water”
"Bottom line, per the water quality codes, no human can impact the water quality of a surface water feature ..."
We'll keep sharing what we learn. Here's to science, reason, and truth.
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