The following, from SWCA Environmental Consultants, is the Public Comment Summary in reaction to the Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the Proposed Town of Payson – C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge Reservoir) Water Pipeline and Treatment Plant Project.
DATE: March 21, 2011
BACKGROUND
The Town of Payson – Cragin Water Pipeline and Treatment Plant Project EA public comment period began on Feb. 4, 2011 and closed on March 4, 2011. Due to the high-level of public involvement, interest, and subsequent meetings by neighborhoods and the Town of Payson, comments were accepted up to March 18, 2011. This document summarizes the public comments on the EA.
RESULTS SUMMARY
- A total of 203 comments were received.
- A total of 178 persons/entities commented on the project.
- A total of 25 commenters sent duplicate letters to the Payson RD, SWCA, and the Forest
Supervisors office.
WTP1 (Across Houston Mesa Road from Mesa del Caballo)
- A total of 6 commenters oppose the WTP1 location.
- A total of 46 commenters prefer the WTP1 location.
WTP2 (Adjacent to Mesa del Caballo)
- A total of 158 commenters oppose WTP2.
- Of these 158 comments, 145 commenters cite opposition due to property values.
- Of these 158 comments, 98 submitted form letters that cite the following reasons for
opposition to WTP2:
Access to National Forest
Quality of Life
Property Values
WTP2 not presented in Scoping
- A total of 115 commenters cited concerns over WTP2 not being presented during scoping.
Changes to the EA
- Approximately 5-8 comments will result in changes to the EA. Of these:
2 pertain to grazing/rangeland comments
3 pertain to existing infrastructure and the proposed construction’s potential
impacts to noise, air and water quality, and wildlife/vegetation.
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