by Wes Pitts

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ripping Springs can provide the wastewater capacity this community needs with a no-discharge solution. We can protect our drinking water, and serve growth responsibly. The City is currently pursuing authorization to discharge 995k gallons per day (gpd) of treated sewage into Onion Creek and regardless of stated intentions, they have refused to commit to a no-discharge solution.

Groundwater scientists have shown strong evidence that Onion Creek recharges the aquife...