Our View Sewer plant fix or city growth threat
Colfax council and staff reviewed the failing wastewater plant at a study session that highlighted aging collection lines, storm runoff, and stricter state and federal rules. Officials warned that without a remedy and funding, growth of homes, schools, apartments, and business could be halted. A June 14 deadline was set to present a plan balancing current needs and future standards, with housing development tied to plant upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
California Regional Water Quality Control Board
Richard McHenry
Environmental Control Boards
Truth and consequences at the Colfax sewer plant
Allen Edwards writes from Colfax area, detailing decades of malfunction at the Colfax Wastewater Treatment Plant. He describes repeated permit violations, health risks from contaminated groundwater, and rising fines while urging City Council to fully inform the public and plan a new plant by mid 2006.
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Allen Edwards
Colfax Area
Colfax
Richard McHenry
Regional Water Quality Control Board
McHenry
Control Board
Letters to the Editor on Photo Coverage of Pro‑Testers
A reader questions the motivation for photo coverage of a small protest group bearing offensive signs aimed at the president and military service. The writer calls for balanced reporting plus viewer comments on the use of free speech and the editor’s framing.
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Baghdad
Saddam
Voices on freedom and community support in Colfax Record
Highlights student protest concerns over Middle East action and defense of free speech. Notes Sierra Market donation to Colfax Elementary 8th grade class fund for graduation dance and tiles, plus mentor Mike Ray’s volunteer coaching and community flexibility.
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Colfax
Middle East
Sierra Market
Colfax Record
Mike Ray
Colfax High
Mike
Weimar Hills School
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Wit
Colfax Sentinel
Colfax Enterprise
California Newspapers Publishers Association
National Newspaper Association
Craig Dennis
A. Thomas Homer
Joan Meyers
Miriam Winder
Anke Lee
Carter Townshend
Placer County
United States
Auburn Journal, Inc
High St
Auburn
Church St
California
Placer County Superior Court
Rman
Auburn Journal
Colfax City
American River
Allan Edwards
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