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Commission sends water/sewer hookup amendment to agencies, adds irrigation exemption
Summary
Public Works proposed a text amendment requiring county‑owned facilities within 300 feet of public water/sewer to connect; commissioners approved sending the draft to agencies with added language exempting agricultural irrigation wells and set a May 21 public hearing.
The Department of Public Works asked the commission to review a proposed text amendment to the county Water and Sewerage comprehensive plan that would require county‑owned facilities within 300 feet of public water or sewer lines to connect to those systems. James Ritter, deputy director of enterprise funds, said the change would reduce reliance on wells and septic systems, improve environmental protection and make more efficient use of infrastructure.
During questioning, commissioners confirmed the change would affect a "small amount" of existing county facilities and that irrigation wells used for nonpotable irrigation would not be required to convert to drinking water. A commissioner moved to send the amendment to agencies for review after adding language that exempts agricultural irrigation wells, to schedule a public hearing for May 21, 2025, and to notify agencies and adjoining jurisdictions at least 60 days before the hearing; the motion passed and the chair announced the vote "Passes 7 to 0."
