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Residents tell commissioners failing septic systems are a county problem; officials note public‑health enforcement limits
Summary
Two residents described problems with aging septic systems and questioned oversight and inspection standards. Commissioners acknowledged the complaints and directed staff to follow up within the limits of county authority and public-health procedures.
Two members of the public used the meeting’s public‑comment period to raise concerns about aging septic systems and inspections in Gilpin County.
Mickey Kouching said his family found their septic system had been mischaracterized as serviceable when they bought a house and said he had stopped using the system while a replacement design was prepared. “My feeling is this is a county matter…
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