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Residents urge Gilbert to fix decade‑long midge‑fly infestation at recharge basins
Summary
Multiple residents told the council the midge‑fly swarms near the South Recharge basins have persisted for more than a decade, hurting quality of life and property values; residents urged long‑term aeration or wastewater solutions and asked staff for concrete action.
Several residents living adjacent to Gilbert’s recharge basins urged the council to prioritize long‑term fixes for midge‑fly infestations that they said have made outdoor living unbearable for years.
Barbara Colvin (public commenter) asked for transparent answers about concurrent water projects and rate increases and pressed staff to disclose how many data centers are in Gilbert and their water impacts. Colvin said she and other residents feel misled by previous communications and accused prior town management…
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