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Story County hears quarterly environmental health update; septic code changes expected Sept. 10
Summary
County environmental health staff reported near-complete aquatic inspections, distribution of about 30 indoor air-quality test kits, heavy private-well program use and impending septic-code rule changes effective Sept. 10; staff certification and FY26 contract funding changes were also noted.
Story County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 heard a quarterly environmental health report highlighting near-complete aquatic inspections, wider indoor air-quality testing, heavy use of private-well grant funds and upcoming septic-code rule changes expected to take effect Sept. 10. Kimberly, an environmental health staff member, presented the report.
The update matters because the programs discussed affect private-well owners, septic-system permit holders and public health oversight across Story County. The county will update its ordinance to reflect the Environmental Protection Committee's rule changes and staff expect those changes to be…
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