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We are writing as concerned residents and community members to formally express my strong opposition to the proposed wastewater treatment plant planned for Littig. This project, as currently proposed, poses serious risks to the health, environment, quality of life and longterm stability of our community.
Littig is a small, rural area where residents depend on clean air, clean water and safe land for our families, livestock and livelihoods. The placement of a wastewater facility in or near our community raises legitimate concerns about odors, air pollution, water contamination, increased truck traffic, noise and the potential failure or overflow of the system during heavy rains or extreme weather events. These risks are not theoretical; similar facilities across Texas have experienced spills, leaks, and compliance issues that leave nearby residents to suffer the consequences.
Equally troubling is the impact this facility could have on property values and community development. A wastewater plant does not belong near homes, farms, or historically underserved rural communities. It discourages investment, undermines generational land ownership and places an unfair burden on residents who did not create the wastewater problem but are expected to absorb its negative effects.
I am also deeply concerned about whether adequate community engagement and environmental justice considerations have been taken into account. Residents deserve full transparency, meaningful public input and clear answers regarding site selection, environmental impact studies, emergency response plans and longterm maintenance of the facility. Decisions of this magnitude should not be made without the informed consent of the people most affected.
I respectfully urge you to reconsider this proposal and explore alternative locations or solutions that do not place an undue burden on Littig. Protecting public health, preserving our environment and respecting the voices of local residents should be the priority.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I expect and request that my concerns be taken seriously and that further steps be paused until the community’s questions and objections are fully addressed.
Larry and Betty Mayo
Littig
