(KLZA)-- Auburn Board of Public Works General Manager Dave Hunter provided information to Board members during their June 16, meeting on the 319  Source Water Protection Plan.

Auburn BPW customers will be receiving notice of an opportunity to cap abandoned wells and cisterns within the city limits of Auburn at no cost.

Engineering costs will be covered by grant funds.  

In addition, property owners who currently have septic systems may have their system inspected at no cost.  Information on the importance of septic system maintenance and source water protection will also be provided.

The Board approved moving forward with the project.