Consultants present wastewater study with decentralized options for Wilton Springs and Cosby areas

Aug 17, 2026

OM Advisors presented a federally funded wastewater study recommending decentralized treatment and six priority development zones (Wilton Springs, Cosby, Hartford), emphasizing scalable, grant-funded solutions and partnership with Newport Utilities.

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OM Advisors gave an overview of a federally funded wastewater study covering Wilton Springs south to the state line and other priority zones, emphasizing that the document is a study "menu" of options rather than an adopted master plan. Mary Zabra, a planner with OM Advisors, summarized public engagement and said residents favored protecting natural vistas while permitting clustered 'village-style' development in nodal areas with sewer access.

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