Septic tanks vs. sewers
Homeowners in rustic La Tuna Canyon are raising a stink about proposed septic tank charges. Dana Bartholomew in the Daily News.
The Sun Valley canyon is among the last bucolic hideaways across Los Angeles not hooked up to the city sewer system - and whose septic tanks have been deemed "high risk" to local waterways or drinking water wells.
Either the homeowners pay hundreds of dollars to inspect or fix their tanks, according to a proposed city ordinance mandated by the state, or they could pay tens of thousands to link up to the sewer.
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I would say it’s a simple case of budget versus quality living or put it the other way round sacrifice pollution in the expense of saving money. These days, not many people would think long term because eventually whatever pollution or environmental plan laid out, the major hindrance and barrier still goes back to cost and funding. It’s time people wake up and face the reality.