Traffic will be impacted as big rigs travel in and out all day on an already dangerous road, especially when school buses are on it. Water quantity and quality are of concern to residents near the site and below the site. Currently, the levels of iron and fluoride are very high at Spring Valley School. They have been drinking bottled water for most of the school year. Mercury was used heavily in the past at the Cherokee site.
Noise is also of concern to the residents.
They currently live in a very tranquil environment. Scenic vistas will also be affected for many residents, as well as people traveling on Scenic Highway 70, as the processing plant will be visible from the highway. A Notice of Preparation Of a Draft EIR was sent to many agencies which may have knowledge or expertise in areas that pertain to this application on February 27, 2001. These agencies have 30 days in which to respond to the Lead Agency with their concerns or comments. After perusing the application, the general population is urged to a respond with their concerns, backed up with facts and figures, if possible.