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that when the sewer system | was under consideration in 1 the past, the Board of Su- 1 pervisors, “voted against forcing them to do anything. . .But if a dozen < businesses are closed down, they might change their minds. From a real estate point alone, that, land would be worth twice what it is if they put in a sewer system.”

George Davis wasn’t sure. “Banks won’t lend any money on Sperryville property any more on account of the sewer and water problem and because • its on a flood plain,” he . said.

“They were warned four or five years ago,” recalled Herbert Foster.

“They’ve got to realize that raw sewer lines are out,” said the Commonwealth’s Attorney. “It doesn’t even warrant further discussion ” ■

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