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Cole County sets July 29 deadline for Russellville-area on-site sewage solution; options include hookup, holding tank or capping
Summary
After extended discussion about ongoing on-site sewage violations in Russellville, the Cole County Commission directed affected property owners to propose a solution by 9 a.m. July 29 or face county action. County staff and residents discussed costs, funding obstacles and technical options.
The Cole County Commission on July 1 heard an extended staff and resident discussion about ongoing on-site sewage (OWTS) violations in the Russellville area and set a deadline for the property owners to present a solution.
Commissioners asked county health staff and residents to continue pursuing options. After more than an hour of discussion about funding barriers, technical options and public-health risks, the commission approved a motion setting 9 a.m. July 29 as the date by which the parties must present an agreement; if they do not, the county will take "appropriate action," as the motion states.
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