Cooley argues that it is "unprecedented" to use utility revenue bonds to purchase a nonrevenue item such as public land. Calling the bond proposal a "plundering of the utility," Cooley questions whether watershed protection should take priority over ensuring the financial health of the utility, and funding future services. "The marginal impact of this plan [on water quality] is a drop in the bucket compared to taking septic systems off line, which produce effluent 40% dirtier than runoff," says Cooley.This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas DemocratGazette, Inc. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use.

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