Midwood Place monitoring wells disclosure
Summary
Harris Pepper, a 25-year area resident, demanded full disclosure within 90 days of results from decades-old soil and water monitoring wells near Three Midwood Place, threatening potential collective litigation against the city, county and state.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential litigation against the city could carry significant taxpayer cost.
Midwood Place residents would learn what contaminants, if any, are in their soil and groundwater.
Residents report eating home-grown vegetables from soil of unknown quality and were allegedly told by county workers they were instructed not to speak with Mr. Pepper.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
Three monitoring wells now sit on Midwood Place, but residents say they've gotten no information about what contaminants — if any — were found in the soil or groundwater. A state contact told the resident one well may have collapsed and was replaced, and that findings would go to local officials first.
City Council - Mar 10, 2026
Harris Pepper, a 25-year area resident, demanded full disclosure within 90 days of results from decades-old soil and water monitoring wells near Three Midwood Place, threatening potential collective litigation against the city, county and state.
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