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Commissioner raises concern about septic permitting delays as state assumes regulation
Polk County Board of County Commissioners · November 4, 2025
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Summary
Commissioner Scott warned that long septic repair permit wait times are harming residents on fixed incomes and disrupting local contractors, and urged county engagement with state delegation while DEP transitions permitting.
Commissioner Scott used his commissioner reports time to raise serious concerns about septic permitting timelines affecting Polk County residents. He said the state’s planned transfer of permitting authority to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has left septic permitting in a limbo state and that…
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