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Planning commission defers Owen Valley wastewater site plan after residents raise well and pressure concerns
Summary
Williamson County planners deferred a decision on the Owen Valley subdivision's nontraditional wastewater treatment site after residents said a private well lies closer than reported and commissioners asked staff to confirm setbacks and required water upgrades.
The Williamson County Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday deferred approval of the Owen Valley subdivision's nontraditional wastewater treatment site plan after residents raised concerns about a nearby private well and low water pressure in the area.
Commissioners said the item was postponed so staff and the applicant could clearly identify the wastewater system components and confirm whether any public or private wells fall within county setback distances and to outline required water-line upgrades.
The issue matters to nearby homeowners because county zoning requirements call for identification of wells near wastewater sites "in order to protect drinking water aquifers," and specify that public water supply wells within…
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