Board: homeowner cannot keep illegal garbage grinder; options include removal or system upgrade

Sep 3, 2026

The board found a garbage grinder at an inspected property (referred to as '11 Navajo') is not allowed under the system's capacity. The board will send the homeowner a letter outlining options: remove the grinder or increase the soil absorption system capacity (about 50%).

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During packet review Chair reported that a grinder installed at the property referred to in the packet ("11 Navajo") is not permitted for the existing septic system. "It is the way it is because they, they were actually talking about the line, not specifically the Distance from well to Correct Field… it turns out, I don't think it is [able to sustain a grinder]," the Chair said after following up with the engineer.

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