Funding for Sanitary Sewer Collections System for the Elimination of Onsite Septic Systems
On November 3, Volusia County Council approved their 2017 Legislative Agenda, which includes a request to the State for $200,000 for water quality project. Read more here:
The Volusia County Council approved its 2017 State Legislative Agenda on November 3, 2016 at a Council Meeting. The first issue listed was a funding request for the “Design of Sanitary Sewer Collections System for the Elimination of Onsite Septic Systems”.
The County will request that the state support funding the design of a sanitary sewer collections system for the future removal of up to 300 onsite treatment and disposal (septic) systems, located in Oak Hill, FL along canals leading to the north portion of the Indian River Lagoon Estuary. The eventual construction of the proposed collections system is to provide an efficient and cost effective means for significant nutrient reductions critical for improved water quality and the protection of the lagoon ecosystem.
The proposed scope consists of engineering, design, and permitting of a central sewer collections system in order to prepare “construction-ready” plans necessary in applying for cost share funding opportunities provided by state agencies. Due to the high lot density within the community and its location relative to the canals leading directly to the lagoon, according to the County Legislative Agenda, it is ranked as the top priority for the conversion of onsite septic systems in Southeast Volusia County.
Community impact and benefits of the eventual construction of the wastewater collections system and elimination of up to 300 onsite septic systems is proposed to:
· Reduce the loading of nitrogen between 7-9 tons/yr and phosphorus between 2-3 tons/yr;
· Improve the lagoon’s water quality and sea grass beds; and
· Help preserve the ecosystem and natural habitat within the lagoon.
For more information go to County Council Agenda 11/3/2016 – Item 06.
http://www.vcservices.vcgov.org/agenda/agendas/20161103/Item-06-AI0000030030.pdf
