Wisconsin: Sparta farmer blames sand mine for drying up his well

[Scuba]

http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_5335a192-9beb-11e2-a5ee-001a4bcf887a.html#.UXnbevFrgZE.facebook

On Friday, Jorgenson’s well ran dry for the second time in the past year, and he blames the new sand mine and processing facility about a mile away and its high-capacity well.

“It’s because of the sand mining operation,” he said. “The more they pump, the less water there is.”

U.S. Silica denies that its operations affected Jorgenson’s well. Potential use is estimated at 1 million gallons of water a day, but the plant is not yet fully operational.

“We don’t feel that this issue has anything to do with our mining operations in Sparta,” company spokesman Mike Lawson said.

If U.S. Silica has no responsibility, why are they drilling a new well for Jorgenson?

[dballance]

1. They're Drilling Him a New Well Just 'Cause They're Good Neighbors

I couldn't even keep a straight face while I was typing that. It's pretty obvious drilling him a new well is cheaper than a lawsuit. Business decision - for the bottom line.

[midnight]

2. Our well went dry after several huge homes were built across the street from ours... I never thought

about this until now...