Groundwater nitrate contamination in the Chico area is considered a serious health issue. The State of California has ordered over 7,000 residences to eliminate their septic systems. Connecting these properties to the City of Chico's sewer system without mandatory annexation is a solution. These residents would pay their costs and City residents would not incur any costs. Should the residents affected by the order be required to annex to the City of Chico in order to connect to the sewer system?