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Chemung County holds public hearing on Elmira Sewer District extension for Fairway Phoenix area
Summary
At a May 5, 2025 public hearing, Phoenix Avenue residents urged Chemung County to approve a boundary extension of the Elmira Sewer District (proposed Fairway Phoenix Service Area Extension), citing failing septic systems, high replacement costs and risk of losing homes.
Chemung County held a public hearing on May 5, 2025, to receive comments on a proposed extension of the Elmira Sewer District boundaries to create the Fairway Phoenix Service Area Extension. The hearing, which began at 6:55 p.m., limited public remarks to five minutes per person and was restricted to comments about the proposed sewer extension only.
Residents of Phoenix Avenue and nearby properties told county officials their septic systems are failing and urged the county to extend municipal sewer service. Johnny Stewart, a resident of 435 Phoenix Ave., said homeowners face large repair bills if leach fields fail. "You're looking at somewhere between 15 to $20,000 to get it fixed or…
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