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the homes to be serviced either do not have the electrical capacity or have marginal capacity to handle the septic pump that will be installed when the system becomes operational.

Cilimberg said that six of those homeowners had been tentatively identified as being unable to have their electrical systems upgraded. “Our only option to assist those people is through the Virginia Water Project, and they have very stringent income requirements,” Cilimberg said. “There would probably be no more than 10 households that might qualify.”

The Virginia Water Project has its own survey that it sends out to the homeowners for income information. Cilimberg said that a letter would have to be sent to the Project estimating the costs for the households to be upgraded and the number of households needing assistance. Gerhart estimated the upgrading cost at $1,500 for each house.

“Their board would then consider the request, and if they determine it’s fundable they’ll require a survey,” Cilimberg said. “They only assist owner occupied, low income households.” Cilimberg was authorized to send the request to the Project. Cilimberg and Gerhart were also asked to draft a letter that will be sent to the homeowners who will need to have electrical upgrading done. The letter will be discussed at the Authority’s next meeting.

A press release from the Authority indicated that Authority representatives will be visiting individual property owners to secure agreements to install septic tanks, pumps and connecting lines on each property. Each tank and pump will be placed at a loca

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