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with that allowable seepage rate, our water table could easily be contaminated in only about a <br /> years'time. <br /> The state of Iowa is a leader in CAFOs.They are also the second highest cancer incidence in the <br /> U.S.with the fastest rate of increase in cancer cases in the nation. Many experts connect this to the <br /> exponential growth of CAFOs,which contribute to unsafe nitrate levels in the drinking water.The <br /> amount of waste that a 12,500 head dairy produces, equates to a population of about 525,000 <br /> people. <br /> Do we want our state to be the next statistic?I ask that you consider having your water experts <br /> research the ramifications to the City of Fargo from this proposed dairy. <br /> Riverview has not been transparent about this project.According to the current laws relating to <br /> Agriculture in North Dakota, Riverview would NOT be responsible for any consequences or <br /> damages incurred with the above scenarios.They also would be exempt from any penalties if <br /> polluted waters enter our waterways. <br /> We must ask ourselves,"Is this geographically the best location?" <br /> Also, because Riverview is a Limited Liability partnership (LLP),they have zero tax consequences. <br /> They would simply take profits out of North Dakota; lower real estates values; leaving North Dakota <br /> residents responsible for the environmental costs and impacts, making us a dumping ground for <br /> the growth of their business. <br /> So questions remain; Does North Dakota want to follow Iowa and other states to open up these <br /> large scale Ag Corporations to come into our valley,only to pay the consequences later? <br /> Let me also add that my points here have only been in reference to just the 12,500 cow project <br /> proposed in Abercrombie Township.There is also an additional 25,000 cow operation proposed for <br /> Traill County,Which will compound water issues for downAyalocommunities. <br /> So thank you once again for your time. I will stay until the end of the meeting if anyone would have <br /> any further questions or would like a copy of the prepared talking points I've just covered.Thank <br /> you. <br /> Erik Olson <br /> abercrg@gmail.com <br /> 701-640-3443 <br />