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Lumberport adopts backflow ordinance to address cross-connection risks
Summary
Council voted 4-0 to accept a Backflow Ordinance intended to strengthen protections against cross-connections and contamination of the town water system; the ordinance was moved and seconded during new business.
The Town of Lumberport Council voted unanimously to adopt a Backflow Ordinance during the Oct. 21 meeting. Councilmember Michael Stire moved to accept the ordinance and Richard Desist seconded; the vote was recorded as 4-for, 0-against.
Council did not record ordinance text or citation in the minutes; the action as recorded indicates the town will proceed with implementing backflow-protection rules. Staff were not recorded as providing an implementation timeline during the meeting; council directed that the ordinance be moved forward.
