County to hold May 22 hearing on proposed on‑site wastewater management district

Floyd County commissioners accepted a notice of intent to form an on-site wastewater management district and scheduled a public hearing, the board said Tuesday.

County staff said the Floyd County Health Department would administer the program and that the notice of intent begins a public process required before the commissioners consider a proposed ordinance. The health officer and staff will present environmental and technical details at the hearing; the board named attorney Scott Waters as the hearing officer.

The board posted the hearing notice, filed it with the towns of Georgetown and Greenville and scheduled the public hearing for May 22 in the commissioners’ meeting room. County staff said the hearing will allow residents to speak for or against formation of the district; Scott Waters will prepare a report for the commissioners following the hearing.

The board set a date of June 17 for the commissioners to consider a proposed ordinance establishing the district; the ordinance would govern permits, administration and appeals. County staff said the district would not impose a new fee on the unincorporated county territory included in the district as part of the notice of intent.

County officials said the program is intended to provide a pathway for properties with failed septic systems to be evaluated and, where appropriate, supported with a “rescue” system to keep the parcel operational. The notice of intent and hearing are the first steps in the ordinance process. Commissioners accepted the notice of intent on the record and scheduled the hearing.