LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A meeting on proposed new regulations on septic systems in Southern Nevada was postponed Tuesday night after an estimated 1,500 people showed up to a room with a capacity of 134 people at the Centennial Hills YMCA.
The Southern Nevada Health District said the meeting will be rescheduled for a larger venue.
Why homeowners showed up
Homeowners came to speak out against proposed septic tank regulations, voicing concerns about potential costs they can’t afford.
The Southern Nevada Health District was set to host an informational meeting and gather community input on proposed septic system regulations aimed at protecting public health and the environment, which they say they’ve already updated in the last few months based on public feedback.
“We want everyone who has a septic system to know what’s being proposed,” said Scott Black, chairman of the Southern Nevada Health District. “For example, the original proposal says if you have a current septic system, every five years you need to get it inspected and pay $226. We pulled that back because that was problematic to the community at large.”
“We don’t need this. We don’t want it. We don’t need it,” said John Parenti, who has a septic system. “It’s a financial burden on some households. And it’s really unnecessary. There’s really no basis for what they’re trying to do.”
Scope of the issue
Around 17,000 homes across Clark County operate on septic tanks. Many are older homes or located in rural areas.
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