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The Town of Washington’s planned overhaul of its water system should not have any effect on the 100-year floodplain located in the town, according to a report released by the Farmers Home Administration.
A notice sent out by the FmHA said that “the upgrade may have some impact” on the floodplain. The eport, which is required by FmHA regulations, was filed along with documentation to support the town’s ■ equest for financial assistance with t he project.
However, a telephone call to the FmHA district office in Harrisonburg produced the clarifying statement from Vickie Racca, who is overseeing the project at FmHA. She explained that the law requires the notice to be sent to the town and published in the local newspaper so that residents will be aware of the situation.
Ms. Racca said that there are no new connections planned for the floodplain area, and that the only impact would be the actual construction work which is done there when new lines are laid. She added that the only possible impact would be on future development of the floodplain area, which is strictly limited by state and federal law.
Thus, “we don’t forsee any problems with it,” Ms. Racca said. “There should be no impact.”
According to a statement released by the FmHA, the report is on file at the FmHA district office at 2112 Port Republic Rd., Suite D, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801.
Anyone interested in reviewing or commenting on the document should contact the FmHA office. Comments must be filed within 30 days of the announcement, according to the FmHA.
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