Does the proposed system, as approved, pose any threat to public health?
The Appellant expressed concern that the very old and poorly repaired waterline could allow for the intrusion of effluent into the drinking water supply for his house. He argued that the field as proposed would be too close to the line and to potential breakout points where the new driveway and stairs had been constructed by the Permit Holder. He stated that he feared potential health problems for his family if the “biomat” were disturbed. He requested that, at the least, a new water line to the houses be installed. The Appellant concluded by stating that he is concerned that the Permit Holder, who is a real estate agent, merely wants to fix the old system so that she can sell the Property. He added that he doesn t like the system proposed and would prefer a composting toilet instead because, in his view, ” the worst thing you can do with solid waste is put it in water.” The Respondent replied to the Appellant s concern that the approved system would allow sewage to infiltrate the Appe
