Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Commission committee tables resolution that would prohibit residential decentralized wastewater systems
Summary
A standing committee heard hours of public comment and expert testimony on decentralized wastewater (STEP) systems and voted to table a proposed countywide prohibition and ask planning to examine zoning and leach-field standards.
A proposed resolution that would prohibit residential decentralized wastewater systems (often called STEP systems) in Bedford County was the subject of extended public comment and expert testimony before the Courthouse & Property Committee. After discussion, the committee voted to table the resolution and ask the county’s planning and zoning body to review technical standards, including leach-field application area and bonding/inspection requirements.
The resolution presented to committee would have prohibited residential decentralized wastewater systems countywide “until such time as the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) or other appropriate authority have developed and implemented sufficient standards and monitoring processes.” Committee members read a resolution…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
