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Union County commissioners request draft letter of concern on aquifer project; seek more information
Summary
Commissioners debated a proposed project affecting the aquifer and directed the county attorney to draft a letter — modeled on neighboring counties' resolutions — raising questions and asking for additional information; discussion to continue at the May 4 business meeting.
Commissioners spent a substantial portion of the April 20 meeting discussing a proposed project that would affect the region’s aquifer. Several commissioners said they were concerned by the process used to present the project and by unanswered technical questions and urged the county to coordinate with neighboring counties before taking a formal position.
One commissioner recommended drafting a letter of opposition similar to those adopted by nearby counties and requested that the county attorney prepare a draft for review at the May 4 business meeting. Commissioners emphasized they were not categorically opposing aquifer recharge or water‑resource projects but wanted clearer answers about safety, monitoring and long‑term effects. "We want more information because I will be very transparent to say that I know that we have a problem with our water supply and future water supply," one commissioner said.
The board directed staff to draft a letter and email the draft to commissioners for suggested edits before the May 4 meeting; the item will be revisited at that meeting before any formal resolution or moratorium is adopted.
