Residents press source‑protection and drought risks as district weighs new wells
Public commenters asked whether a nearby solid waste facility and recent droughts undermine potential new wells. DES said wellhead protection, sanitary radii and pump tests are part of siting; commissioners noted prior shallow drilling produced little water and Goldsmith well presents permitting and chemistry hurdles.
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Residents raised concerns about proposed source locations and the proximity of a new solid waste facility to potential wells. A resident asked directly whether the project would "help mitigate what's going on now" with the adjacent facility; Jenny Zepka of DES said source siting includes sanitary protective areas (400 feet), wellhead protection assessment and pump tests to evaluate groundwater influence.
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