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Residents press developers on water use, erosion, setbacks and dust control
Summary
Farmers and residents asked whether the project will affect local aquifers, introduce noxious weeds, worsen wind erosion or change runoff patterns; developers said they will not drill new wells, will purchase commercial water for construction dust control, will follow stormwater pollution prevention permits and county setback rules (150 feet from non participating property lines).
Local farmers and residents asked detailed technical questions about construction impacts, water sourcing, erosion control, noxious weeds and county setback rules. Developers said they do not plan to drill new wells and that construction water needs (principally dust control) will be met by commercially purchased water rather than local aquifers.
"All of the water for the project will be purchased commercially...We do not want to use any of the local water at all," Andrew Krieger said. The project team said contractors will follow stormwater pollution prevention plans and hydrology studies will be used to design the final site so there should be no net increase in runoff to neighbors. The team's engineer said the county will require setbacks and that the project will follow a 150-foot minimum setback from non-participating property boundaries.
Farmers also raised concerns about noxious weeds and ground-cover choices under panels. Developers said operating contractors will be contractually required to manage weeds and that seed mixes and vegetation plans will be designed by regional specialists to limit erosion and adverse impacts to neighboring agricultural land.
