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Residents warn flood-prone slopes and lowlands may not suit Site 4 spray fields
Summary
Public commenters told the council that heavy rain and river flooding have made parts of Site 4 low-lying and erosive, raising doubts about spray-field suitability; speakers called for maps of borings and urged the city to consider RIBs or man-made wetlands.
Several residents and interested parties urged caution about placing spray fields on slopes and lowlands after recent above-average rainfall and flooding. Dave Sample, a nearby property owner, said he toured Site 4 and observed erosion and high water levels that, in his view, make spray fields risky: “Some of those spray fields would be underwater,” he said during public comment.
Pam Mitchell and others asked for the boring-location map referenced in the geotechnical task order and questioned whether the new borings and deeper tests would be performed in time to meet FDEP deadlines. Joe Hurley, an industry commenter, warned the council to consider color-coding and code compliance if the city repurposes purple effluent pipe for raw-sewage transmission. Council and staff said the borings will be mapped and posted and they will follow FDEP guidance on siting and depths before making final disposal decisions.
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