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Brevard County extends moratorium on biosolids applications for another year
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to extend a county ordinance moratorium on biosolids applications enacted in 2019 for one more year, through July 2026; public commenters supported keeping PFAS-contaminated biosolids off certain floodplains.
Brevard County commissioners voted 5-0 on May 6 to adopt a one-year extension of a moratorium on biosolids application first enacted in 2019. The extension will keep the moratorium in place through July 2026.
Amanda (county staff) presented the item and told commissioners the proposed extension would continue the local restriction on biosolids spreading while staff and the board consider longer-term policy. Public commenter Sandra Sullivan spoke in support of the moratorium, citing past county testing that revealed PFAS contamination and urging the county to coordinate with municipalities about biosolids placement near the St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon.
Sullivan told the board the county should avoid placing potentially PFAS-contaminated biosolids on floodplains and suggested exploring interlocal agreements with municipalities to prevent contaminated material from being spread in sensitive areas. She also raised concerns near Patrick Space Force Base, referencing that the base has been identified among locations with PFOS contamination and urging caution.
The motion to extend the moratorium was made by Commissioner Delaney and seconded by Commissioner Altman; the roll call vote was Delaney — yes; Vice Chair Goodson — yes; Commissioner Atkinson — yes; Altman — yes; Chairman Feltner — yes.
Ending: The county will continue the local moratorium on biosolids applications through July 2026 while staff and commissioners consider further regulatory or interlocal steps to address contamination and siting concerns.
