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By LOU HATTER
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
Although two former mayors were the only speakers at last week’s public hearing on the proposed $1.1 million renovation of Washington’s water system, their comments sparked a lively debate on the project’s merits.
Water Authority head Brad Fisher offered an overview of the town system’s problems, which has led to notices of violations during the past several yearly inspections.
Mr. Fisher said that new regulations being promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency will require the water’s pH to be raised from its present 5.5 to at least 8.0. He explained that pH is a measure of acid/base balance, with 0 extremely acidic and 14 the strongest base. A pH of 7 is neutral. The new standard
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