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A TCEQ meeting was held Oct. 6 to address public comment on the proposed plant. (Karoline Pfeil/Community Impact)

Proposed sewage plant draws some protest in Dripping Springs

By Karoline Pfeil

Proposed by land development company Allied Development, the plant’s permitting has been protested by some residents and members of the Save Barton Creek Association.

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