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	Name:	watercruiser1214 -
	Subject:	Water levels
	Date:	1/5/2009 8:55:20 PM

To everyone,

I agree most highly that everyone is entitled to their opinion, there is no question to that. Yet, I have always heard that APC built and owns Smith Lake. But I have also heard what a few of you have stated that since the Gorgas Steam Plant was built, the lake water has been used for cooling the water in the hot Summer months. Now, I am no expert by no means and most certainly do not know everything about this beautiful lake. Yet I do believe some alterations could be made. Since the lake is so large, it is one of the best recreational lakes in the state. Therefore I do believe cooling towers to be purchased is not a bad idea. Also, for the time being, people that have seasonal water do not really have a true leg to stand on.

This is why when they purchased the land it was labeled as "seasonal water". People, from experience, know that the way the lake level is controlled that there is a possibility that this place on the lake may or may not have water all year long.

Yet, I do believe strongly that the set rule level for the water benefits many people both landowners and tourists. With all the money spent from property tax and marina, gas, parks, etc..., not all this money is used for profit. Many of this tax money is used for benefits throughout the three counties this lake is in. This money is used in things such as schools, roads, etc..

Like I stated before, you and you alone are 100% entitled to your own opinion. Hopefully both sides can see eye to eye with me on some of the points I made. If you don't agree with me on any of this, it's only my opinion not 100% facts. I would only like to see this lake become a safe place where people and families can go to relax and have fun, and no one have to worry about pollution or not having any water at all. Smith Lake is a beautiful place, lets try to keep it that way.

thanks,
watercruiser1214