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Brevard County Wastewater and Septic System Remediation Plan

Original title: Brevard County Wastewater Treatment Plan and an Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) Remediation Plan per Florida Statute 403.067(7)(a)9 - Clean Waterways Act

July 23, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This plan establishes the regulatory framework for how Brevard County manages sewage and septic systems to meet state water quality standards, which may impact future infrastructure projects and property owner requirements for septic maintenance.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Brevard County property owners with septic systems

Property owners may be subject to new or updated regulations regarding the maintenance and remediation of their onsite sewage systems.

Utility Services Department

The department is tasked with implementing and overseeing the wastewater and septic remediation strategies.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 23, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

Brevard County has adopted a formal plan to manage wastewater treatment and address onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (). This plan is required to comply with the state-level Clean Waterways Act.

Why It Matters

This plan establishes the regulatory framework for how Brevard County manages sewage and septic systems to meet state water quality standards, which may impact future infrastructure projects and property owner requirements for septic maintenance.

Key Facts

  • The Brevard County Wastewater Treatment Plan and OSTDS Remediation Plan was officially adopted.
  • The plan is mandated by Florida Statute 403.067(7)(a)9 under the Clean Waterways Act.
  • The Utility Services Department is the primary body responsible for the plan.
  • The document is filed under File number 6970.
  • The plan was introduced on July 15, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an OSTDS?
stands for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System, commonly known as a septic system.
Why was this plan created?
The plan was created to comply with requirements set forth in the Florida Clean Waterways Act.

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State-Driven Local Compliance

The document highlights how local utility planning is increasingly dictated by specific state-level mandates like the Clean Waterways Act.

Brevard CountyClean Waterways Act

Connected Entities

otherClean Waterways Act“The state legislation mandating the wastewater and septic planning.”Map →
locationBrevard County“The local government body adopting the plan.”Map →
organizationUtility Services Department“The department responsible for the plan.”Map →
otherFlorida Statute 403.067(7)(a)9“The state law requiring the remediation plan.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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  • Controversy10
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