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Commissioner Fletcher's other concern was the impact of the proposed 16" well on individuals in this area who are dependent on flow wells. Mr. Chancellor pointed out that their well will be a deeper well, and they have already done deep borings which have shown considerable separation between the upper and lower aquifer. He believed this well would be able to serve many of the area residents and solve their present problems. Commissioner Fletcher continued to express concern about the problems that could be caused, and Mr. Crosby felt the Water Management District will address these concerns. Commissioner Fletcher pointed out that it is difficult legally to prove that damage was done; he did not believe St. John's Water Management District will take the responsibility to answer that question, and felt this is the Board's responsibility. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Dr. Charles Holt, resident of orchid Island, noted that he is about 3/4 of a mile from the proposed 16" well, and he takes the point of view that since the County Commission has the power to grant a franchise to this group, that group then becomes.their agent, which makes the County responsible, and he intends to look to the Commission for redress if this development should ruin his water supply. He urged the County Commission to peruse this with a great deal of care and keep in mind the small individual. 4 Considerable discussion ensued as to the number of free flowing wells on orchid Island and the fact that the Water Management District has stated that the greatest threat to the aquifer is the uncapped wells on the barrier islands. Commissioner Fletcher argued that reverse osmosis generates pollutants and changes the balance of nature by using a pump. He further felt it must be established that JUN 21982 nex , 49 Nb`E 9 8 . , 52