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Residents push back on proposed Blackford County Sewer District; engineers say state encourages but does not mandate it

Blackford County Commissioners and Council · September 17, 2025
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Summary

At the Sept. 17 joint meeting, a resident presented a petition said to include more than 850 property-owner signatures opposing formation of a Blackford County Sewer District. An engineer from Commonwealth Engineers said the state (IDEM) does not mandate the project but encourages it and offers 20-year waivers; the council will discuss the item Oct. 8.

Dennis Layman told the joint special session on Sept. 17 that "over 850 property owners signed petition against Blackford County Sewer District," urging commissioners and councilors to reject formation of a county sewer district until officials had a full factual record. His petition was the primary public input during the meeting portion devoted to the sewer proposal.

Thomas Barclay of Commonwealth Engineers briefed elected officials on the project and the state's role, saying the proposal "is not mandated by the State (IDEM) but is highly encouraged" and that the program "offers 20 years of waivers." After public comment and the briefing, commissioners and councilors agreed to place the Blackford County Sewer District item on the County Council agenda for Oct. 8, 2025, so members could review the project with new council members and further information.

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