Florida Trustee Implementation Group wants to hear public input on water quality at upcoming webinar
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Trustee Implementation Group released its Draft Restoration Plan 3 and Environmental Assessment: Water Quality.
The plan is available for public comment through April 8, and a public webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m.
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According to a release from Santa Rosa County, three of the 11 preferred projects apart of the plan will impact the water quality throughout the county.
Pensacola and Perdido Watersheds Microbial Source Tracking (Planning) – $3 million
“This project would collect information needed to identify sources of bacterial pollution and prioritize water quality restoration strategies and activities in the Pensacola and Perdido Bay watersheds. Planning activities include: (1) analysis of existing data, (2) subject matter expert engagement, (3) field reconnaissance, (4) water quality field sampling, and (5) final report development.”
Gulf Breeze Septic to Sewer Conversion – $12.8 million
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“This project would improve water quality in Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay by reducing nutrient loading from antiquated septic systems by connecting homes that are served by septic systems to municipal sewer. Restoration activities would include decommissioning of up to 1,030 residential septic tanks and replacement with connections to municipal sewage systems.”
Santa Rosa County Septic to Sewer Conversion – $22.7 million
“The project would improve water quality in the Pensacola Bay watershed by connecting homes in Santa Rosa County, currently served by septic systems, to a central wastewater treatment system. Restoration activities would include: (1) analysis of existing data and prioritization of conversion areas and (2) decommissioning of up to 900 residential septic tanks and replacement with connections to municipal sewage systems.”
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The total cost of all 11 projects, if approved, would be estimated at $111.5 million. If selected, the projects would be funded through the Water Quality Restoration Type.
Public comments can be voiced during Wednesday’s webinar, online or by mail. Mailers can send their comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Gulf Restoration Office at 1875 Century Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia, 30345.
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