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Charles Town committee reviews stormwater study, karst infiltration concerns and funding for next phase
Summary
The committee reviewed a consultant stormwater study that identified suspected karst soils and recommended further investigation; staff said $204,000 was allocated for the study, about $33,500 has been spent, and roughly $170,000 remains to fund additional phases and targeted site work.
Committee members discussed results of the first phase of a stormwater study on April 27, which identified areas of suspected karst soils where groundwater infiltration is high and recommended follow‑up investigations at several locations.
Chair summarized the consultants’ recommendation to ‘‘go more in‑depth, 5 or 10 locations’’ to determine where engineering and further study are required. Members said preserving remaining undisturbed karst soils could promote water quality and mitigate future flooding risks; staff noted that protecting such infiltration areas can be addressed through zoning or site‑planning tools but may require coordination with the zoning and planning teams.
On funding, staff reported $204,000 was allocated in the capital budget for the stormwater assessment; to date roughly $33,500 has been spent, leaving about $170,000 available to continue phased work. Committee members discussed whether to request additional funding, roll the balance into the next year, or prioritize sites for follow‑up engineering and noted the matter will be considered in upcoming capital budget discussions.
