Neighboring sanitation district undecided on waiver

Paul Clinton

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District postponed a decision on whether to

support or oppose a federal sewage waiver for the county sewer agency.

Board members unanimously supported putting off the decision until

June 24, two days before the Orange County Sanitation District decides

whether to chase the waiver.

Nine cities have lined up to oppose the waiver, which allows the

district to discharge 240-million gallons of partially treated sewage

into the ocean.

City councils in Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach all

oppose the waiver.

Members of Costa Mesa’s sewer agency, which operates independently

from the City Council, said they wanted more information before making a

decision.

The county agency has scheduled a June 19 study session to discuss the

waiver, review treatment options and costs, as well as listen to public

input.