Resident asks about private wells; applicant says hydrogeologic protections are part of solid‑waste permitting, not wetland review

Aug 26, 2026

A resident asked whether historic well contamination and the expansion could affect private wells; Waste Management representatives said groundwater and hydrogeologic studies, liners and monitoring are addressed in the solid‑waste permitting track separate from the wetland‑fill review.

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Ron Dretska asked whether past well contamination incidents near the site meant private wells could be at risk if the expansion proceeds. "Is that a concern now?" he asked, adding that some homes had been bought out years ago when wells were affected.

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