Mark Schumann

Waters and Sewer Director, Rob Bolton, to address septic tank issue this morning from 10-12

Reducing storm water runoff from draining canals such as the one pictured above, eliminating septic tanks near the Lagoon and canals and restricting fertilizers are, according to experts, the only three approaches to reversing the decline of the Lagoon.
Reducing storm water runoff from draining canals such as the one pictured above, eliminating septic tanks near the Lagoon and canals and restricting fertilizers are, according to experts, the only three approaches to reversing the decline of the Lagoon.

In a public meeting to be held from 10 to 12 this morning, Vero Beach Water & Sewer Director Rob Bolton is to present information on an alternative to replacing septic systems with sewers.  A less expensive approach, Bolton has said, could be the way to protect the Lagoon from septage pollution.

Mayor Richard Winger went before the Indian River County legislative delegation last week asking for passage of legislation that would allow for the use of a hybrid approach that would be an alternative to completely converting nearly 1,000 septic tanks the barrier island to the city’s sewer system.

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