Deschutes poised for nitrate vote

Key question on government study delays officials’ decision on ‘local rule’

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin
July 8, 2008

Deschutes County commissioners were ready to vote on a proposed ordinance to require south county property owners to reduce nitrate contamination from septic systems at a public hearing Monday.

But one key question about the validity of a government report, raised by a resident who opposes the....

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