Response to Anon - Memphis
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Dear Anon,
We got your letter regarding the discharge you have observed at the Memphis Zoo. Dana did a file review in Nashville and found out that they do not have a National Discharge Elimination System permit. You were right! In accordance with the Industrial Waste Survey, all of the zoo’s solid waste is taken off-site for disposal. They do have a permit for construction stormwater and we were curious to see that one of the activities they described was “drainage structures”. Drainage to where?
We are planning to look into this further. The next time we’re in Memphis we will ask to look at the construction permit to figure out what drainage structures they have and where they go. If you have photos, you need to send them to us. Digital photos are fine.
Thanks so much for thinking of us. If you want to contact me personally feel free to do so at 865.522.7007 x100. We will keep all your information confidential. Also, I’d happily join you for a visit to the zoo next time I’m in Memphis!
RvH