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Council hears update on Canyon sewer grants and proposal to ease 3‑Basin Rule for commercial septic
Summary
Presenter Brian Nicholas told the council about roughly $2 million in residential septic grants (expected to reach about $2.5 million) and $438,000 in commercial grants, and described a proposal to the DEQ that would create a path to permit commercial septic systems; more information is expected by November.
Brian Nicholas updated the City Council on the Canyon Sewer Project and on efforts to modify DEQ rules affecting septic permitting. He said about $2 million in septic grants has been distributed to residential customers and that the final residential grant total is expected to be around $2.5 million; commercial customers have received about $438,000 to date.
"The new language would provide a path to permitting commercial septic and make it more feasible," Nicholas told the council, saying the city submitted a proposal to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and expects more information by November. The council discussed the need for a future wastewater facility to serve the town's commercial district while staff continue outreach with state regulators.
The presentation did not include a council motion or vote; councilors asked for follow‑up and a timeline for permitting updates. The council directed staff to return with additional information once DEQ responds, and the project remains under active review.
