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Nogales council delays vote on septic dumping program after council splits; staff to return with costs and permit details
Summary
A motion to end the city's septic acceptance and dumping program was proposed at the June 20 meeting but councilors voted to defer a final decision while staff and regulators produce cost and permit details.
A motion to discontinue the city's septic acceptance and dumping program was introduced during the June 20 Nogales City Council meeting and immediately generated heated debate from council members, city staff and local septic haulers.
Councilman Doyle moved to discontinue the program, saying the costs and liability to the city outweigh the benefits. "The risk outweighs the benefit," Doyle said during the discussion. His motion drew support from some council members but others urged pause and more analysis.
City Manager Joel Kramer said state and federal regulators — the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) —…
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