County adopts program for on-site wastewater treatment systems

The County of San Diego has adopted a Local Agency Management Program (LAMP) for on-site wastewater treatment systems.

A 4-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote June 10, with Greg Cox at a California Coastal Commission reading, approved the first reading and introduction of the ordinance. A 5-0 vote June 24 approved the second reading and adoption which makes the new ordinance effective July 24.

"That is an important issue and it's been a long time coming," said Supervisor Bill Horn. "The LAMP provides the county with continued oversight of the use of conventional on-site wastewater tre...