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Residents urge action on noncompliant septic, wells and fire access near Butler County lakes
Summary
Public commenters told the Planning Commission that roughly 345 cabins around local lakes have noncompliant well and septic systems that may be contributing to high nitrate levels and pose access problems for emergency vehicles; surveyor and residents urged better mapping and regulatory tools.
During the March 18 meeting, several residents raised infrastructure and public-health concerns tied to lakeside housing and leased lots.
Bob Kobza of Bellwood said there are about 345 cabins between Gans, Jarecke, Brandenberg and Bellwood Lakes that were built on leased lots and many have been converted into year-round homes with noncompliant well and septic systems. "It is no wonder we have high…
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