Residents told the Charleston Town Council on June 5 that blasting at the nearby gravel pit shook homes, sent dust across neighborhoods and may have damaged foundations.

At a public-comment period, resident Scott Keller described a mid‑day blast that “shook my house” and sent a roll of dust east across the pit. Multiple commenters said they received neighborhood text alerts about planned blasts and that the pit is a major town revenue source, while also expressing concern about water loss and potential foundation cracks.

Why it matters: The quarry is a significant tax base for Charleston and sits near one of the town’s two water tanks, residents said, raising worries about both municipal revenue and infrastructure risk if operations are restricted.

Council members acknowledged the complaints and said they have raised the issue previously with the operator and with monitoring agencies. Karen (town staff) said the town will check whether the operator provided monitoring data for the date residents described and will share any records it receives. Councilmembers asked staff to gather the blast notices, vibration or seismic reports, and any correspondence the town or county has with the pit operator.

Residents asked whether blasting requires specific town or state permits and whether insurers might increase premiums for nearby homes. The council did not cite a specific statute at the meeting; attorneys and staff said the town will coordinate with the county and relevant state regulators to determine jurisdiction and any regulatory gaps.

The council did not take a formal vote on regulating blasting at this session. Council members asked staff to collect evidence from residents (texts, photos, videos), request monitoring reports from the pit operator, and report back at a future meeting.

Looking ahead: The council said it will compile the residents’ evidence, ask the operator and Wasatch County (and any state agencies with oversight) for monitoring data, and report findings to the public. Residents were told to send screenshots and documentation to town staff for the file.