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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF BUTTE R$QUIRTNG THS HOOECUP
OF EXISTING RESIDENCES AND BUSINESS
IN RICHARDSON SPRINGS TO A PUBLIC WASTEWATER
SXSTBM WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE
WHEREAS, severe problems currently exist with the sewage
treatment system in the Butte County community of Richardson Springs;
and
WHEREAS, documentation exists that said sewage treatment
system has caused effluent to be discharged into Mud Creek during
prohibited months; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial uses of Mud Creek are agricultural
supply; recreation, aesthetic enjoyment; ground water recharge, fresh
water replenishment; and preservation and enhancement of fish, wildlife
and other aquatic resources; and
WHEREAS, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Central Valley Region, has set the tentative date of May 1, 1990 for the
complete cessation of discharge of effluent into Mud Creek; and
WHEREAS, there has been demonstrated contamination from the
sewage system as defined in Section 13050 of the Water Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Butte County is concerned
that current conditions in the community of Richardson Springs are
threatening water quality and public health; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors strongly urge
that the Regional Water Quality Control Board recommend placement of
said community on the fiscal year 1989 Priority List as a priority Class
A project for the receipt of a Small Community Grant or Loan contingent
upon a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors requiring hookup to a
public wastewater system when available and acceptance of said
resolution by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Aoard of Supervisors
of Butte County declares that an environmental health hazard does exist
in the community of Richardson Springs and requires that all existing
businesses and residences in said community immediately hook up to a
public wastewater system as soon as such is available, and that no new
septic tank construction be initiated in said community, unless
specifically authorized by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
PASSED ~.ND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County
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of Butte, State of California this 26th dap of
September ,~ 1989 by the following vote:
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AXES: ScSpervisors McInturf, Dolan, Vercruse, McLaughlin and Chairman Fulton
NOES: Noma
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTI
ATTEST:
None
LEN ~ TON, Cha rman
Butte County Board of Supervisors
WILLIAM H. RANDOLP~H
Chief Administrate~e Officer
and Clerk of the B,~rd
BS' : -~-.E
Deputy