BAYBORO - Fees for residential and commercial waste water system permits doubled this week, gaining approval from the Pamlico County Board of Commissioners on recommendation from the health board.
Health Director Jenny Lassiter told commissioners Monday night that the hike was a compromise by the health board, with some members wanting even higher fees.
Lassiter said the [...]
Some environmentalists worry about developmentThe Town of Newport wants to increase its treated wastewater output into the Newport River.To gauge what effect this might have on shellfish waters, state authorities ran a dye test last week, seeing how much farther down the river this additional flow would go. Results of the test are expected sometime [...]
When the rain was starting to clear up Wednesday afternoon, and relief started to set in for the area residents, thats just when the trouble started for the Lockes.
Around 3 p.m., the toilet started to gurgle and toilet paper, feces and sewer water started to back up into the main bathroom in their house on [...]
Township No. 7 homeowners may soon be able to replace their ailing septic tanks - economically.
But, the city would also benefit by reducing sewer spills and the strain on a wastewater treatment plant in the problem-prone area.
The city is hoping to make low-cost, revolving loans available through a Clean Water Management Trust Fund grant.
Rivers and [...]
Residential town debates hookup to New Bern systemTRENT WOODS — For almost 12 years, officials of this low-lying, upscale, riverfront town have talked about the possibilities of providing sewer service for its residents.A primarily residential town of 4,192, it has grown steadily since its incorporation in 1959 as essentially a bedroom community for New Bern, [...]
TRENT WOODS - A former Trent Woods commissioners made another attempt to convince the current board not to force residents to tap on to the New Bern sewer system during a board meeting Thursday night.
Robert P. Holmes III made a lengthy and impassioned “plea to the board before weve signed off on the New Bern” [...]
BRIDGETON — If things go as planned, Bridgeton and First Craven Sanitary District will team up to offer sewer services to an expanded area.”Its really two separate projects, but were heading toward a common goal,” said First Craven Manager Ed Riggs Jr.Bridgeton wants to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. First Craven wants to expand its [...]
Board unanimously gives New Bern approval to seek bids for laying sewer pipesTRENT WOODS — Almost without discussion Thursday night, town commissioners here voted unanimously to give New Bern the go-ahead to seek bids for laying sewer pipe, the first formal step in providing sewer service for residents.After nearly 10 years of thought, research and [...]
Neylon said the city’s plan to implement sewers island-wide, if completed, will include 100 lift stations while Marco Island has 10 generators to power the system in an emergency situation. Neylon questions the city about its apparent lack of generators.
In addition to Guidry, candidates Joseph Batte and Jack Patterson also attended Thursday’s presentation. Councilman Chuck [...]
Gwinnett County extended its sewer petition policy to include non-residential properties by action of the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The policy now lets all property owners petition for sewer extensions by agreeing to pay a third of the cost of construction. That cost plus a one-time development charge can now [...]