The rate and extent of potential new growth is determined by plant capacity which has finite limits. Mr. Yates emphasized that individual homeowners must do preventive maintenance to lengthen their septic systems years of service. The average system will typically fail after 26 years of use. Mr. Yates also stated that in regard to schools in rural Loudoun, one would be better to construct the schools in an area where there is public water and sewer. However, if there is no alternative, the school could still be built using existing technologies.
Water is the easiest problem to resolve when locating large facilities like schools in rural areas.
If you were unable to attend the March 16 meeting, copies of the handout provided by Larry Yates will be available at the March 22 meeting.