HomeMy WebLinkAboutACSA201500001 Correspondence 2016-03-22 Attachment B
David Benish
From: Kirtley, Joshua(VDH)<Joshua.Kirtley@vdh.virginia.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:18 PM
To: David Benish
Subject: Water Connection Request for William A Wells(1537 Polo Grounds Road)
Attachments: water Itr.pdf;dr letter about water.pdf; WA WELLS REPORT WITH FIGURE.pdf
Good afternoon, David. Hope that you're doing well.
As discussed over the phone, Mr. Wells has requested that I review the attached information and to make
recommendations as to the best remedy for his drinking water needs. He has indicated to me that the water
has damaged plumbing fixtures in his home and has caused health concerns. Additionally, he has stated that
the poor water has created a hardship because he has to buy drinking water for himself and family along with
his animals.
After reviewing the information from TrueNorth Environmental and Dr. Asao-Ragosta, I don't see the
likelihood that drilling another well would relieve Mr. Wells of the poor water quality. I concur with their
assessment based upon my experience with permitting private wells in the general area.
Given the information that Mr. Wells has provided which indicates health concerns, along with the close
proximity to the public line, I would make the recommendation that permission be granted for Mr. Wells to
connect.
Please review the attached information and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Josh Kirtley
Josh Kirtley
Environmental Health Technical Consultant
Onsite Sewage and Water Programs
Thomas Jefferson Health District
Office(434)972-6288
From: WELLS W A EXCAVATING [mailto:wawellsexcavating@embargmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:03 AM
To: Kirtley, Joshua (VDH)
Subject: William A Wells
Josh,
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Tammy S.Agee
W.A. Wells Excavating, LLC
1537 Polo Grounds Road
Charlottesville,VA 22911
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Environmental'IC
118 Buckingham Circle, Charlottesville, VA 22903
February 9, 2016
WA WELLS EXCAVATION
1537 Polo Grounds Road
Charlottesville,Virginia 22911
Re: Iron problems in groundwater well
Dear Mr. Wells,
This letter is written to offer an opinion regarding your persistent iron problem in your
groundwater well and to recommend a solution.
Background
The site is located at 1537 Polo Grounds Road in Albemarle County, Virginia (Figure 1). It is
understood that your present drinking water well, while adequate in quantity, possesses very
high iron content. It is also understood that central water supplied by the Rivanna Water&
Sewer Authority (RWSA) is present to the north of Polo Grounds Road.
Geology, Hydrogeology and Groundwater Quality
In most cases, groundwater quality problems can be attributed directly to the rock formation in
which the water is derived. According to the United States Geological Service (USGS) and the
Virginia Division of Mines & Minerals (DMME), the site is underlain by the Lynchburg Group of
rocks. In Albemarle County the Lynchburg is subdivided into four of five separate units
(depending upon location), each representing a distinctive environment of deposition and/or
geochemical signature.
According to the Geologic Map by u5(35 and uMMt your property in underlain by a belt of the
Lynchburg(Zlm) rocks that includes graphitic phyllites, black graphite,and pyrite bearing
phyllites and slate (Figure 1). Pyrite, an iron bearing sulfide mineral, is so plentiful in this
formation that the Ohio Sulphur Mining Company maintained a mine on Proffit Road, probably
for the production of chemicals used in the paper industry or for sulphuric acid.
Conclusion & Recommendation
The presence of graphite and pyrite is the likely cause of the iron in groundwater supply well.
Based on the geology maps, your property is dominated by an iron-rich formation of stone. The
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subdivision of the Lynchburg rocks is gradational and imprecise (except in the case of the
amphibolite units).
Since drilling another well could result in a similar water chemistry given the ubiquitous nature
of the formation and the uncertain dividing lines between the different units of the Lynchburg
Group,True North recommends that you make efforts to obtain your water from the RWSA
given the proximity of the supply.
If you need additional information, or if we can be of further service, please do not hesitate to
contact us at your earliest convenience.
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February 2,2016
Re: William A.Wells
1537 Polo Grounds Rd_
Charlottesville,VA 22911
To whom :I may concern:
Mr.Wells's water at his home is not suitable for drinking or bathing.
if you have any questions or concerns please contact my office at(434)973-1831.
Sincerely,
Kiyoko Asao•Ragosta, M.D
3725 Be&kmor Dive.$;site I Ctudotkesiil'e.Yrgr 2290I Telephare:434.973.1831