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Board flags $400,000 commercial quote; questions residential viability of advanced on-site systems
Summary
Staff said a commercial quote for an advanced on-site wastewater system was about $400,000, prompting members to question whether residential lots, lot sizes, and proximity to creeks would make on-site solutions feasible for many parcels.
Staff member told the board that a commercial operator's quote for an advanced on-site system was roughly $400,000, and members noted that commercial system costs can be several times higher than residential alternatives. "It was $400,000 for net dams on sites," Staff member said when describing the commercial estimate.
Committee members observed that many residential parcels are too small or have creek setbacks that make advanced on-site installations "extremely difficult" or impractical; they suggested the board should identify how many residential parcels would realistically be eligible before relying on on-site systems as part of the district plan.
