WEDNESDAY 10/24: Eastern Shore Wastewater Public Workshop

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee invites the public to the next workshop in the Committee’s Public Workshop Series entitled “Wastewater Treatment on the Shore Part II: Rapid Infiltration Basin System Technology.”

The workshop is Wednesday, October 24, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Nandua High School Auditorium in Onley.

This workshop offers participants an opportunity to gain a better understanding of wastewater treatment systems that utilize land-application techniques such as rapid infiltration basin systems.

With various challenging decisions regarding wastewater treatment pending on the Eastern Shore, this workshop will offer an opportunity for local citizens and governing officials to enhance their understanding of various wastewater treatment options and their potential impacts to the natural environment on the Eastern Shore.

Britt McMillan, consulting hydrogeologist to the Eastern Shore Ground Water Committee of Arcadis-Malcolm Pirnie, and Jerry Esposito, President of Tidewater Utilities, Inc., will be presenting and responding to questions from the audience.

There will be ample opportunity for participation from local government officials and the public.

Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, contact Curt Smith of the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission at 787-2936 or [email protected].