Snowmaking with treated waste water in AZ

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Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 23:16

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service says it's delaying permits needed for a northern Arizona ski resort to install snowmaking equipment while American Indian tribes talk with resort owners about their concerns.
The Forest Service acknowledged the delay this week, after Sen. John McCain and other Arizona congressional delegation members pressured the agency to explain why construction permits haven't been issued.
But despite what the Forest Service said are ongoing conversations, Arizona Snowbowl owner Eric Borowsky says those talks ended more than a month ago with no resolution.
He says he expects permits to spray man-made (treated waste water) snow on the western flank of the San Francisco Peaks in time for next season.
Tribes have argued that artificial snow would desecrate the mountain they hold sacred.
The snow just happens to be made with treated waste water!