I know there are good sincere people on both sides of this issue. The problem is, the information is confusing.
Costs are unknown. They could be as much as 20,000 per home.
We are told a need has been shown, but every time we ask what that need is, it seems to change. First we were told there was a problem with the lake water. We all want clean water, so we said OK, only to find out later that the lake water had been tested and it was safe. Then we were told the soil wasn't right for septic tanks, only to find out later the soil has always been the same as it is now. We were told that if we did nothing the state would force us. I called the state agency IDEM and they told me that was not true. Then we were told over-development was a problem, only to find out later that the sewer would only increase this problem. Then we were told the majority was for the sewer, but after the 300 signatures against the sewer were filed we found that wasn't true. Now we are told there is a problem with the ground water, but wait, according to the county health officer, the ground water is OK. So now they say it is a "potential" future problem they are talking about. Next we are told old septic systems will fail. Is this not normal? Has that not happened before?
How about requiring everyone in the defined area to have their septic systems inspected and either fixed or replaced if a problem is found? Isn't this an individual problem? Why should the community be made to pay for fixing it? Maybe they could require pumping every three years. If anyone is worried about their drinking water, Sherry Labs in Warsaw will test it for a small fee.
We were told that the sewer would not be operational for at least 10 years. If safety is the concern, shouldn't we do something now? Like inspect the old septic systems? But if we find any septic systems that need upgrading and the owners do the upgrade during the next few years, why would we still need a sewer?
