Rehoboth Officials Plan to Fight Water Contamination
Last Monday, Selectman Lenny Mills explained the state would be monitoring more thoroughly for water pollution.
"We have to do it," Mills said. "We don't have a choice, it's not an option."
Mills said he was in favor of the water being tested but noted the process would be "costly" and "time-consuming."
"We're an old town and a lot of things happen in 381 years so the state is aware of that," Mills said, adding the state would be looking for "impurities."
The testing will consist of drainage from any public roadway as well as public and private parking lots. Mills said one of the systems which was tested had soap in it.
If a problem is discovered, it is up to the town to identify the source of the contamination and correct it. The town will be subject to penalties and fines if no action is taken.
The Board plans to appoint a Stormwater Agent to oversee the town's water systems. The Stormwater Agent has been an elected office.
Chairman Skip Vadnais noted a warrant article regarding the position would need to be approved at the spring town meeting.
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Annual Town Meeting - May 14, 2022 Warrant - Article 27
Didn't this already convert the Stormwater Agent to appointed from elected? Why must it be done at Town Meeting again?
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