Aging septic systems fuel Florida’s growing water quality crisis
Most septic systems were never designed to remove nitrogen, a nutrient that fuels algae growth.
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Regular septic system inspections would protect Florida’s water, health
The nutrients in effluent from these systems contribute to harmful algal blooms that affect people and wildlife.
Making septic systems cleaner for the environment
By Robert C. Jones Jr., University of Miami News The small toolshed in the backyard of one Palmetto Bay home doesn’t ...
FEMA funding important for expanding infrastructure needs
The need for water infrastructure and resilience projects will only increase alongside Florida's rapid growth.
A fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities, driven by factors that include climate change
Climate change and its attendant increase in major disasters are putting financial pressure on municipalities.
Taking care of unfinished business: Inspect septic systems to help prevent harmful algal blooms
Florida has millions of possibly leaking septic tanks along the shores and banks of our lakes, rivers and streams.
UF expert: While hurricanes are on your mind, get your septic system inspected
About 2 million Florida homes – or about 30% of the state’s residents – rely on septic to treat wastewater.
Sea levels in Florida are rising fast. Tough decisions ahead
An analysis of sea level rise showed that the American South is experiencing one of the most rapid surges on ...