Officials flag E. coli in watershed samples; waste authority converting trailers for public drop-off

Nov 4, 2025

Board members said watershed tests showed E. coli as the predominant pollutant in sampled areas and staff described efforts to convert trailers for consumer drop-off at the waste authority; the trailer conversion will limit accepted trailer size until modifications are complete.

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Board members reported back from the Water Management Authority meeting, saying E. coli was the primary pollutant detected in certain watershed samples and that levels vary by sampling timing and location. One supervisor said the issue appears tied to runoff and, in some upstream locations, human-source material; staff said they will share the presentation slides when available.

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