Discover the latest updates on Palm Bay's septic system regulations following the 1/18/2024 City Council meeting. Learn about costs, benefits, and resources for compliance.
Thank you Mr Gaume for keeping on top of this (as you usually are). I'm kind of stunned that for the second time in 3 months the City has either legislated or expressed the desire to force Utility hook ups or modifications to home owners septic systems for the whole ~100 sq miles of the City regardless to proximity to the Lagoon or waterways, all in the name of environmental health of the "Lagoon" . In the Jan 18 meeting they conveniently trot out a bureaucrat (Mr McCormick) who says this is mandated by the DEP (as if the DEP is it's own entity with no legislative oversite and we are all now just birds that have allowed salt to be put on their tail) and must succumb to this mysterious force in the State Capitol? Just to vent a bit, doesn't the City pay for lobbyists in Tallahassee to manage these people? I recall back in the '09 time frame, the Fl Legislature (in response to a similar environmental concern about Wekiva Springs) passed a mandatory Septic Inspection bill. I (and apparently a lot of Florida Voters) contacted my Reps in Tallassee and pointed out to them I don't live within a 100 miles of the "springs" and I don't vote Republication to have these regulations shoved up my nose. I was assured then that as soon as the Legislature convened, this law would be repealed (and it was). At first glance this situation today resembles a Administrative State (or Deep State) operation where nameless bureaucrats decide these things(I still cant figure out where the PFAs are) and let our Reps (the people that stand before us for election) off the hook for being accountable to us. I intend to contact our Reps in Tallahassee and remind them this is a election year. I would urge all to do the same
Here's a map of affected areas: https://fdep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=dbb5433133db4012a4355a08cacaaa12
Thank you Mr Gaume for keeping on top of this (as you usually are). I'm kind of stunned that for the second time in 3 months the City has either legislated or expressed the desire to force Utility hook ups or modifications to home owners septic systems for the whole ~100 sq miles of the City regardless to proximity to the Lagoon or waterways, all in the name of environmental health of the "Lagoon" . In the Jan 18 meeting they conveniently trot out a bureaucrat (Mr McCormick) who says this is mandated by the DEP (as if the DEP is it's own entity with no legislative oversite and we are all now just birds that have allowed salt to be put on their tail) and must succumb to this mysterious force in the State Capitol? Just to vent a bit, doesn't the City pay for lobbyists in Tallahassee to manage these people? I recall back in the '09 time frame, the Fl Legislature (in response to a similar environmental concern about Wekiva Springs) passed a mandatory Septic Inspection bill. I (and apparently a lot of Florida Voters) contacted my Reps in Tallassee and pointed out to them I don't live within a 100 miles of the "springs" and I don't vote Republication to have these regulations shoved up my nose. I was assured then that as soon as the Legislature convened, this law would be repealed (and it was). At first glance this situation today resembles a Administrative State (or Deep State) operation where nameless bureaucrats decide these things(I still cant figure out where the PFAs are) and let our Reps (the people that stand before us for election) off the hook for being accountable to us. I intend to contact our Reps in Tallahassee and remind them this is a election year. I would urge all to do the same
That has yet to be either determined or disclosed.
Thank you Thomas for keeping Palm Bay informed. How can we find out if we are in a PFA?? Mary G
Check your links. Some of them are bad. Also, It would be good to know what how to find out if you are in a PFA.