Question

Imagine that you are the owner of a farm in North Carolina. This farm uses creek water that has passed through an adjacent plot of land. On this plot of land is a power plant that uses the creek water as a coolant. Although the water is not otherwise polluted by its use at the power plant, it does return to the stream at a greater temperature. You suspect that the increased water temperature affects your crop yield, and you have had an independent agency verify this suspicion scientifically. Now, you want to see legislation enacted that protects your farm from water that has had its temperature significantly altered. What should be your first step in seeking to see such a law enacted? To which level of government should you appeal? If this first step is successful, what happens next?

Answer 1

In my opinion, you would need to contact your state representatives assuming the creek is not tied to any federal land or water in which case you would need to contact your representative in Washington D.C.

Step-by-step explanation:

If this is successful ask for there assistance in drafting a bill that will hopefully become a law that will address your concerns about use of the creek water by the company.