In response to letters sent in error to local residents regarding homes being serviced by septic tanks rather than being hooked up to sewers and attendant fees regarding the service, a motion was made on Tuesday, July 23 by LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger directing the Dept. of Public Health to immediately send a letter notifying residents of the error in department records, and that a subsequent notice will be issued to those whom these changes would apply; work with the Dept. of Public Works, the county assessor, the treasurer and tax collector, and other pertinent departments and stakeholders to update records related to properties with septic systems that are impacted by the Local Agency Management Plan Ordinance and report back to the board in 30 days with an update on an accurate list; issue a notification within 30 days to residents that received the June 20 letter indicating whether or not they are subject to the ordinance requirements related to septic systems.

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health sent out a letter to approximately 49,000 addresses. Unfortunately, due to errors, a significant number of people who do not have a septic system received the letter. This has caused widespread concern and confusion among residents, as it was requested that they provide proof of sewage connection that imposed a significant burden to local residents.

In order to prevent residents from having to provide proof that they do not have a septic system, the Dept. of Public Health will work to address the errors in their records and issue subsequent notifications to those whom these changes actually apply.