In a switch of regulations regarding septic systems, El Paso County rescinded the mandate to have cesspools inspected upon the sale of a home. In Green Mountain Falls, Mayor Todd Dixon is pleased with the change as he testified before ethe county commissioners May 27 arguing for the mandate, Regulation 43, to be dropped.<\/p>\n
While Dixon testified against the mandate, several installers and inspectors argued the opposite. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt seemed to me they were targeting Green Mountain Falls,\u201d he said. \u201cBecause I\u2019m the one who brought it up in January.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a result, after July 11, homeowners in Green Mountain Falls\/El Paso County, there will be no requirement for inspections by public health and environment. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s totally between the buyer and the seller now,\u201d Dixon said. \u201cEl Paso could not provide any data that said we had a health issue that was caused by cesspools.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dixon sees a disconnect between the residents who have their cesspool inspected regularly but when they opt to sell their property, a successful inspection doesn\u2019t count. As unscientific poll, he said, has residents expressing gratitude to the vote to remove the mandate. One resident reported spending $55,000 to install a new cesspool.<\/p>\n
Dixon, who is a member of the El Paso County Board of Health, was one of seven members to vote to remove the mandate. There are eight members on the board.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, on the recommendation of Teller County Public Health & Environment, commissioners Bob Campbell, Erik Stone and Dan Williams initiated the requirement for inspection upon the sale of a home.\u00a0 In both counties, the measure is called \u201cTransfer of Title,\u201d under the state\u2019s Regulation 43. In initiating the requirement, commissioners were serving as the Teller County Board of Health.<\/p>\n
The resolution amending the county\u2019s onsite wastewater treatment system recognizes the new regulation as one that employs the latest knowledge and technology for the treatment and disposal of human and household waste through proper sewage disposal.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are embracing technology,\u201d said Williams.<\/p>\n
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