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Committee explores regional stormwater utilities and deadline relief to meet Lake Champlain phosphorus targets
Summary
The committee discussed balancing the Lake Champlain phosphorus TMDL's remaining impervious-surface reductions with fairness to towns and property owners, and proposed a study into regional stormwater utilities to find more cost-effective, equitable solutions
Committee members and witnesses on April 2 discussed how to implement remaining Lake Champlain phosphorus reductions tied to impervious surfaces, and whether regional stormwater utilities could provide a more equitable and cost-effective path than the current parcel-triggered approach.
Chair Sheldon said the TMDL assigns approximately 60% of reductions to agriculture and the remainder to other sectors, including impervious surfaces. Committee members and multiple witnesses said the impervious-surface rules can…
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