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County discusses well, septic and variance process at McKinley site; connection to city water and sewer may be costly
Summary
Boone County staff reviewed water and on-site sewage issues at the McKinley property. Staff said connecting to city sewer could cost an estimated $250,000–$300,000; IDPH testing and a variance under the Illinois private sewage code would be required if the county does not connect to municipal systems.
Boone County officials discussed well and septic questions for the McKinley property and the regulatory steps required if the county does not connect the site to municipal water and sewer.
Allison from the Health Department and other staff briefed the committee on the options. They said the preferred end goal would be connection to city water and sewer but that connection to city sewer is likely not feasible because of distance; staff estimated a sewer connection could cost $250,000 to $300,000. That estimate reflected the…
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