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Chairman Scurlock further noted that Village Green does have an agreement under their franchise with the county to hook up for waste water. They are in the process, but it has been much slower than anticipated as we are having a difficult time getting in touch with them. The water agreement specifically states that if their water quality drops to a level that is not adequate, they do hook up. Utilities Director Pinto agreed and explained that because of the difficulties we are having making contact with the owner, we are scheduling them for a public hearing so we can hear the evidence of the problems they are having and get direction from our Board and legal counsel as to what we can do about it. Commissioner Eggert commented that we have had a lot of sewage treatment plant complaints also, and she believed that is in the process of being hooked up. Chairman Scurlock agreed that a lift station is supposed to be designed, but we have been waiting and trying to get in contact. We are ready and able to serve water and sewer. This was confirmed by Director Pinto who commented that we actually got more cooperation out of the old owner than we are getting from the new one. Discussion arose as to proper notice of the dangers of the situation, and Commissioner Eggert believed the people were told to drink bottled water about a month ago. Director Pinto advised that under state law the owner has specific requirements for notification, but we do not know if they are complying with them. The only person who has talked to us and seems to be trying to do his best is their plant operator. Chairman Scurlock requested that the Press make people understand that there is a significant problem in Village Green; we are aware of the situation and trying to do whatever we can, but that they should not drinking that water with the chlorides in it. Village Green's system has failed, and that is just raw water. 1 0 1988 48 tAOOK 72 F GF;3?8