SUN JOURNAL • June 2, 2023
We have already seen Lake Auburn stressed to the point of near collapse. I would just like to see a balanced discussion of this topic that should include other perspectives. For example, couldn’t development in what is now a barren gravel pit that includes thoughtful placement of trees and shrubs provide that mitigation? Wouldn’t putting all homes in the development on city sewage eliminate any concerns about leachate from failing septic systems? Could some regulation regarding use of fertilizers and pesticides in certain zones be part of a solution? Water lines to Poland, Lewiston and Auburn are sucking the lake dry. The flow simply is not adequate to properly cleanse the lake. ~ Alan Whitman, East Auburn