Residents Unite Against Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bexar County

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News Summary

In Bexar County, residents have come together to oppose a proposed wastewater treatment plant intended to support a new housing development. Community members voice concerns over potential contamination of the Edwards Aquifer and the environmental impact on local water sources. With plans to discharge millions of gallons of treated sewage into Helotes Creek daily, local leaders have organized the ‘Million Gallon March’ to rally against the facility, emphasizing the need to protect the essential resource of clean drinking water. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is set to hear their concerns soon.

Neighbors Rally Together Against Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bexar County

In a *dramatic turn of events*, the peaceful community of *Bexar County* has become a hotbed of concern and activism as residents unite to fight against a proposed wastewater treatment plant near the *Guajolote Ranch*. This is no ordinary neighborhood project; it involves the planning of a whopping 2,900 homes just outside of *Grey Forest*. But residents aren’t happy, and they’ve got plenty of reasons to be concerned.

What’s on the Table?

The *Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)* kicked off a hearing where locals passionately voiced their worries over the facility, which is primarily set to serve the ambitious housing project spearheaded by *Lennar*, a Florida-based development company. With the population set to swell, many residents believe the plan compromises not just their community but could also endanger the drinking water for thousands in the area.

Concerns Over Safety and Water Quality

Community members have raised *alarming questions* about the potential for contamination of the *Edwards Aquifer*, a major water supply in the region. Homeowner *Michael Schick* has articulated worries regarding the proximity of the project, noting that proposed homes could have backyards practically touching those of existing residences.

Equally troubling, fellow resident *James Burris* expressed fears about the volume of treated sewage—expected to reach between one to two million gallons every single day—being funneled into *Helotes Creek*, which flows behind their homes. The idea that this treated sewage might leach toxins into their water source has left many residents, including Burris, feeling anxious about the future. If TCEQ gives the green light to this permit, Burris indicated that his family might have to seek a new place to live.

Water Management Woes

Add to that, the *San Antonio Water System (SAWS)* doesn’t do much in terms of filtration aside from adding chlorine and fluoride before the water flows into taps. This has left locals like Schick feeling uneasy about the safety of their drinking water. Could this be the tipping point for Bexar County? Only time will tell!

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