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According to the present system plans, 64 homeowners will be sharing a septic tank. Approximately 10 of those homeowners have complained and do not want to share a tank because of the shared electrical bills involved.

One homeowner on a shared tank would be charged for electricity used every other time the tank’s pump was activated, regardless of which home activated the pump. Homeowners who live alone but who would share a tank with a neighboring five or six person household, have complained that they would be paying for their neighbor’s electrical pumping needs.

During its special meeting, the WSA will discuss whether or not to continue plans for shared tanks or order separate tanks for each household.

—Received a letter from the State Water Control Board approving funds for eight of the 11 residents who requested to join the system. The remaining three would have to pay hook-up costs to be included.

—Were advised that three of the original five residents requesting to be exempted from the system have signed user agreements. Septic fields for the remaining two residents will be inspected by a State Health Department official.

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close proximity to any leaks.

“It’s his responsibility to inspect public buildings whenever he receives even one complaint,” said Assistant Superintendent Tom Campbell. “He didn’t recognize any dangers to students. ”

Board member Paul Nichols said he thought more people were more concerned with the possibility of various fungal growths developing in damp school ceilings. “It was good to have the Building Inspector there, but I don’t think he could make any determination on fungal growth,” Nichols said.

Massie said she was glad the inspector had visited the school and sent a letter. “Maybe this will help to quieten concerns in the community,” she said.