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thereby endangering nearby wells —• especially when those septic fields serve large commercial operations. In * particular, while “upward” septic failure can be easily recognized, “downward” failure cannot. Should all new septic fields in Rappahannock County above a certain size be required to incorporate permanent“downward” monitoring features? How about all new septic fields serving small lots? Suburban builders are routinely required td post bonds to assure completion of streets and sidewalks; what about bonds covering, commercial-scale septic systems to ensure that the county is not stuck ■ with big bills if they fail? There may be many options.
The time is right to address these issues. Sewers are being discussed absent factual context. As a community, let’s look before we leap.
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