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Waterkeeper urges brine co‑op and raises pumpout logistics amid salt concerns
Summary
Chris Novitsky of Lake George Waterkeeper thanked staff for septic work and urged the commission to support a brine co‑op and training to reduce private road salt use; he also raised timing questions about sewer pumpouts and operational coordination.
Chris Novitsky, speaking for Lake George Waterkeeper, thanked staff for the septic inspection work and raised two operational items for the commission’s attention: pumpout logistics and private‑road salt application. He noted that roughly half of road salt is applied on private, non‑municipal roads and said the group supported a brine co‑op model to reduce chloride runoff.
Novitsky said LGA previously provided funding to the town for a brine‑making machine and announced a training session the next day at Lake George Town Hall for private property owners and contractors interested in joining a brine co‑op and learning sustainable winter‑management practices. He also asked whether sewer pumpout scheduling typically becomes easier in the fall when plant operations slow and encouraged staff to follow up with operational details.
"Last year, LGA provided a grant to the town of Lake George for a new brine making machine with the hope to consider the development of a brining coop," Novitsky said, encouraging attendance at the training and noting organizers planned to provide training videos and materials.
The commission received the suggestions for outreach and training; no formal action or commitment of commission funds was recorded at the meeting.
