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By DAN HEATH

Staff Writer

PLATTSBURGH — Residents voiced much opposition and little support for the Town of Plattsburgh’s Cumberland Head Sewer District plan.

About 250 people attended a public hearing Monday night at Cumberland Head Elementary School, where public comment was first opened to Cumberland Head residents.

FEW FAILURES

Resident James Connors questioned the need for the system, asking how many systems fail each year.

Town Water and Wastewater Director David Comfort said the Clinton County Health Department reports that between five and 12 systems fail each year.

Resident John “Jack” Andrus, retired director of the Clinton County Health Department, questioned why 700 residences should be required to hook up to cover that small percentage of failures.

“This does not constitute a public-health emergency,” he said.

COSTS QUESTIONED