Hearing Wed. night on allowing S. Deschutes co. sewers

On Wednesday, evening, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will receive public input on a proposed exception to state land use requirements that would allow, but not require, sewer systems in rural areas outside of La Pine.

The proposed exception is intended to protect groundwater in southern Deschutes County.

The public hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at La Pine High School.

State land use requirements normally prohibit new or expanded sewer systems in rural areas. However, exceptions are allowed when they help to protect public health. In this instance, allowing property owners the option of connecting to sewer systems will help protect groundwater.

For questions about the proposed exception, please contact Peter Russell, Deschutes County Senior Transportation Planner, at (541) 383-6718 or Robert Baggett, DEQ, at (541) 278-4609.