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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 7 findings
F1
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Dry wells in parcels on the East side of Palermo imply that residents must have water delivered to them paid for by temporary grants obtained by EH.
F2
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County Environmental Health does not provide maps with the location of reported dry wells and new well permits, thus not keeping Butte County residents informed of issues arising in their neighborhood. 29
F3
Page 31
Flooding causes septic failures and contamination of coliform bacteria and high nitrates in stormwater, generating a continuous health hazard.
F4
Page 31
Many citizens are unaware of the Butte County Connect website (or its replacement), to report issues to the County that can be traced by logs.
F5
Page 31
There has not been prompt, targeted communication to citizens about the status of stalled projects.
F6
Page 31
Wyandotte Basin GSA must sponsor and collaborate on projects addressing dry wells and water quality as mandated by SB 552
F7
Page 31
Neglect and delays in execution of solutions have caused Palermo citizens disbelief and despair.
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 31The Grand Jury recommends that the Water & Resource Conservation Department communicate to citizens the status of Palermo Projects, when milestones are or are not reached
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R2Page 31The Grand Jury recommends that the Wyandotte Creek GSA Advisory Committee or Water Commission TAC include a local well-driller who will provide empirical knowledge of groundwater availability by September 2025.
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R3Page 31The Grand Jury recommends that SFWPA connect water to all parcels in Palermo, which will reduce groundwater depletion and provide potable water, by September of 2027.
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R4Page 31The Grand Jury recommends that Environmental Health prepare and publish quarterly and annual reports of dry wells and well permits in Butte County include maps with their locations by September 2025.
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R5Page 31The Grand Jury recommends that LOAPUD extend sewer services to Palermo
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R6Page 31The Grand Jury recommends that Butte County Administration utilize Facebook, public noticeboards at USPS, flyers at public gatherings to remind Butte County citizens that they should report issues via County Connect website, or its replacement, to log requests for work that must be expedited by December 31, 2025. 30
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R7Page 32The Grand Jury recommends that the District 1 Supervisor, Public Works director, Water & Resource Conservation Director, Environmental Health Director, and 3 Palermo citizen representatives (including a Palermo Community Council member) meet quarterly as a Palermo Task Force formed by October 2025 for a minimum of 3 years.