Biosolids odor complaints at Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant
Summary
Multiple residents near the Hazeldale area say obnoxious sewer odors from the city's biosolids processing are ruining their quality of life and threatening property values. A home builder says buyers are walking away from new half-million-dollar homes.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
A builder says the smell is jeopardizing sales in a 40-home addition; residents worry million-dollar property values are at risk.
Fixing this would help residents near the plant, the new Hazeldale subdivision, and the city's reputation for growth.
Residents within a mile-plus of the facility report health and quality-of-life impacts, and home builders face lost sales.
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