Sewer ordinance meeting set for Wednesday

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INDEXC-TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT
INDEXC-TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

The Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District will host two community meetings this month to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at preventing sewer overflows that occur during heavy rains.

The meetings will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Glen Ellen fire station, 13445 Arnold Drive in Glen Ellen and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Sonoma Charter School, 17202 Sonoma Highway in Sonoma.

The proposed Sewer Lateral Ordinance would require property owners of homes and businesses that are 30 years or older to have private sewer laterals inspected and repaired, if necessary, in order to prevent sewer overflows that contribute to pollution and result in costly fines to the district. An estimated two-thirds of the sewer laterals in Sonoma Valley are at least 30 years old and likely in need of repair.

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