Dirt Complaint - Update

Neighbors,

As discussed previously ADEQ and Pinal County have contacted me regarding my complaint for the dirt, dust and stormwater erosion issues that we have seen throughout the subdivision.

Pinal County:

I was  told that they have little jurisdiction on the issue.  My previous complaint to them earlier this year (Jan 2010) was investigated and "forwarded" to ADEQ.  I was never contated by ADEQ as a follow up to the complaint nor by Pinal County till I filed this most recent complaint.

ADEQ:

I was visited on Tuesday this week by the inspector for ADEQ.  He took photos throughout the subdivision and asked for a copy of my area photos.  He stated:

• That there are numerous violations clearly visible throughout our subdivision.
• That the conditions of the grading permit (and thus SWPPP plan to address runoff of stormwater from a "disturbed" site) state:
• The company owning the property must stabilize the site.  This is basically a "glue" used to create tackiness in the soil to keep it from blowing around or running off.
• The company owning the property must maintain the stormwater controls or BMP's (silt fences, waddles, etc.).  They should have a log where they inspect the properties every 2 weeks to verify the BMP's are in proper working order and make repairs as necessary.
• The company owning the property must visit the site within 24 hours of a storm event (rain that totals 0.1-in or 0.2-in...forgot which) to inspect the stormwater BMP's and clean up any issues and make repairs.

The good news is that he will be preparing a report of our subdivision to document the results of his inspection.  He will be sending me a copy of the report for my reference and use. 

The bad news is that he has had some issues with determining which areas are owned by whom.  Since most or all of our subdivision is now bank owned it is harder to enforce the violations.
My complaints and frustration basically are that we as homeowners are suffering due to the negligence of our dirt lot "neighbors".  Near my home we have constant post storm dirt in our street, washing into our lot, blowing into our lot, getting on our cars, etc.  Throughout the subdivision there has been considerable damage that will now have to be fixed...and most likely by the HOA which is our dollars being spent to fix issues from these dirt lot owners.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I will keep you updated upon what I find and hear.