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Centerton council hears developers, engineers on temporary decentralized wastewater systems as capacity debate continues
Summary
Developers urged the Centerton City Council to consider state-authorized decentralized wastewater systems as a short-term option while municipal sewer capacity and interconnection plans continue; council asked for state documentation and feasibility studies before deciding.
Centerton — Developers and an engineer told the Centerton City Council on Sept. 9 that decentralized wastewater treatment systems remain a lawful, feasible short-term option for new subdivisions when connection to a publicly owned treatment works is not cost‑effective or timely. Council members and staff said they would request formal documentation from Arkansas regulators and receipt of any feasibility studies before permitting or approving such systems. Why it matters: The city and local developers are facing a capacity bottleneck for sewer service that is delaying multiple housing projects. Developers say a temporary treatment plant could allow new construction while larger regional connections are completed; city staff and the council want clear regulatory and legal guidance before taking action. Developers and technical representatives outlined why they believe the systems are viable. Gavin Edwards, a local developer, said the time and financial uncertainty for a regional hookup…
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