Water district approves sewer plan

By Meg Olson

The Point Roberts sewer plan was accepted by county council after a brief public hearing, along with county planning recommendations which included a preference for starting any sewer system with large properties and the central core.

At their December 7 meeting board members voted unanimously and with no discussion to accept the plan, completed in July and already approved by the state and the Point Roberts Water district commissioners. District manager Dan Bourks was the only person who spoke at the public hearing, said there is currently no one petitioning for sewer service. Until they do, Bourks said, the plan will remain inactive but will continue to be updated as required by the state department of health.