The purpose of the project was to select sites throughout the canyon representing different slope and orientation conditions, and then evaluate the erosion control, stormwater runoff benefits, energy conservation and air pollution benefits provided by the existing vegetation, what it would be if the 410B were implemented, and then according to alternative strategies that might be more environmentally suitable. A copy of the full report is available at the RCD office. Rosi then reviewed the graphs of coliform bacteria data collected since July 1999 and including the storm event of 8 November. As was mentioned earlier, nothing remarkable has been found. Data is collected weekly at 5 sites, monthly at an additional 10 sites.
Volunteers are a major resource.
Anyone wishing to help should contact Rosi or Deborah Low at 455-1030. Richard Sherman then gave a summary of the new revisions to the County code regarding septic systems. Most systems have a 20-30 year lifespan. The leach fields or seepage pits are subject to clogging due to solids over time. Previous County oversight was more lax, and the most failures are systems approved during that time.