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Public hearings tonight in Morristown and Macomb will discuss Black Lake septic problems

Posted 11/25/13

BLACK LAKE -- The towns of Morristown and Macomb are each hosting public hearings at 7 p.m. regarding the county’s intent to apply for funds to repair and replace faulty septic systems for homes …

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Public hearings tonight in Morristown and Macomb will discuss Black Lake septic problems

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BLACK LAKE -- The towns of Morristown and Macomb are each hosting public hearings at 7 p.m. regarding the county’s intent to apply for funds to repair and replace faulty septic systems for homes around Black Lake.

Staff from the County Planning Office and the Soil and Water Conservation District will be present to describe the project proposal, and explain how it will be implemented if it is funded.

“This project will provide grants to income-eligible households who cannot afford to repair or replace a septic system that is not working and is affecting their family’s health and well-being,” said Planner II Matilda Larson.

“The positive impacts from this project are two-fold,” Larson said. “Fixing a failing septic system improves the health and quality of life for the people in the home and surrounding neighborhood, and it helps improve water quality in Black Lake, which is a very important economic asset to St. Lawrence County.”

Raeanne Dulanski, Soil and Water Conservation District Assistant District Manager added; “Our organization has successfully worked with a number of farmers to reduce nitrate and phosphate runoff into Black Lake. This project will address the other side of the equation by helping households reduce and eliminate contaminated runoff that is due to faulty septic systems.”

In Morristown, the public hearing will be at the Morristown Fire Hall, located at 200 Morris Street in the village.

In Macomb, the hearing is at the Town Hall located at 6663 State Highway 58 in Brasie Corners.

Anyone who would like to participate in the project is encouraged to attend the public hearing and should call the Soil and Water Conservation District at 386-3582 to complete a phone interview and schedule a visit to their home.

All information from the interview and inspection will remain confidential.