Lammers: Inspection maybe appropriate; few grants for building central system

Jerome Lammers, response to Heidelberger:

Cory: Yes, those types of proposals are properly discussed in your open meetings, and if you were not going to construct anything, certainly some type of inspection procedures would be well. And you should consult an engineer or someone knowledgeable about septic systems before embarking on any venture. Lake Madison considered that on the short term early on, but largely find out how bad the existing were (and there were many which were totally unacceptable). And, of course, you're going to take some hits even on that type of inspection from those who really don't want you meddling in any of their affairs whatsoever. They frankly don't care whether they're polluting the lake or not.


As for the cost of constructing a public system, I think you would find that there are not many grants out there for actual construction, and that would largely be borne by the residents through some type of low interest state or federal loan. As they say, there ain't no free lunch (at least as these things go).


But again, let me know if I can help you in any way.