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Stafford residents say wells ran dry after nearby development; supervisors ask staff to probe
Summary
Dozens of Clark Patton Road residents told Stafford supervisors they have lost well water since nearby construction began, saying many face $20,000 replacement bills; the board directed staff to pull proffers, review permits and consider potential fee relief while investigating causes.
Dozens of residents from Clark Patton Road and nearby streets told the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 that their private wells have gone dry after nearby construction, pressing county leaders for a fast technical review and immediate relief.
"Our wells are going dry," said Christopher Kearns of Hartwood District during the public‑comment period, describing households that have spent "over $20,000 plus a $300 county permit fee" to replace wells. April Kearns, who said her street is older and low‑depth wells have failed, told the board the exact replacement estimate she had been quoted: "$20,382.25 plus a $300 county fee is ridiculous."
The speakers linked the losses to recent development in the area (the Westlake subdivision and nearby projects) and urged the…
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