In a recent government meeting, a whistleblower raised serious concerns regarding a developer's compliance with a developmental permit issued in 2006. The individual, who came forward in May, alleged that the developer had neglected critical responsibilities related to water filtration and infrastructure, which were mandated by the County Commissioners.
The whistleblower detailed that investigations by the land use department confirmed the existence of five wells, three of which were never drilled, and highlighted that the required reverse osmosis filtration system was not installed for the well serving their property. Instead, an unconventional filtration method using Chemsorb, described as \"industrial strength kitty litter,\" was being employed to filter radionuclides from the water. Water samples taken by a hydrologist indicated the presence of harmful substances, including uranium, yet no samples were submitted to the county as required.
The whistleblower expressed frustration over the lack of financial security from the developer and the absence of permits for ongoing work, including trenching for domestic water lines. They emphasized that no permits should have been issued until the compliance issues were resolved, raising questions about the county's commitment to transparency and accountability in this matter.
The meeting underscored the need for a collaborative approach to address these serious environmental and regulatory concerns, as the whistleblower urged county officials to engage in mutual transparency to rectify the situation.