As Wimberley seeks a solution for its wastewater woes, a proposal to bore a pipe under Cypress Creek is leading to consternation from environmentalists and residents alike.

Those plans are part of a proposed wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that could be operated by a third party. The plan calls for boring, or horizontal directional drilling, under Cypress Creek to accommodate a wastewater pipe.

“Yes, of course, we are confident that it is environmentally responsible. Certainly more so than...