Board warns portable 'light‑water' systems at North Ice View housing may create high maintenance burden
A board member criticized the above‑ground 'light‑water' septic systems approved for the North Ice View housing project, saying they require intensive maintenance and risk effluent releases if not properly serviced; the board discussed liability and asked utilities to consider a letter of responsibility to the owner until full sewer hookup.
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At the Sept. 22 meeting a board member raised concerns about a recent approval for above‑ground 'light‑water' septic systems at the North Ice View housing development, saying the systems use internal grinders, agitators and UV disinfection and require constant maintenance by someone who understands the equipment.
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